Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree-Chapter 957 - 672: Sofia’s Conviction (Part 2)

"I understand, just as the ’Life Scripture’ says, practice is the sole criterion to test truth."

"Alright, congratulations on your graduation. Here’s the graduation gift I’ve prepared for you, hope you like it."

Dongdong smiled and took out a beautifully bound copy of the ’Life Scripture’ from his arms, with a mithril-crafted magical necklace resting on top.

The silver necklace glowed brilliantly under the radiant sunlight, adorned with a scepter-like emblem, the symbol of the Life Goddess Eve.

This necklace was blessed by the Goddess, obtained by Dongdong from Saintess Alice.

Sofia gratefully put away the scripture into her storage ring and solemnly wore the necklace around her neck...

The solar emblem necklace, symbolizing the Eternal Lord, which originally hung around her neck, was gone.

"Hmm! Looks like my choice of necklace was indeed great, it perfectly suits you!"

Watching the increasingly holy and beautiful half-elf girl with the necklace on, a certain appearance-focused female player had her eyes shining.

Sofia’s ears turned red, then she bowed deeply:

"Thank you, mentor."

"Alright, alright, calling me mentor puts too much pressure on me, always reminds me of my graduate boss... ahem, let’s not talk about that. In any case... I wish you could achieve your dreams... and if you ever become a purple NPC, just give me missions with less work and more contribution!"

Dongdong waved his hand as he spoke.

Sofia:...

...

After bidding farewell to Priest Dongdong, Sofia left the Life Temple of Grey Harbor.

The splendid sunlight fell upon her, warm and gentle, the wind blowing carried slight warmth, turning the tree tips green, the grassland green, and bringing forth a vibrant vitality of early spring.

The buildings on both sides of the street seemed to have increased, the area which was once a vacant lot when the girls first arrived at Grey Harbor had now been built into beautiful and grand houses.

Moreover, more elves were gathered in different construction areas, busily working without anyone slacking off.

This efficiency, this high level of self-awareness made Sofia exclaim that the Elf Clan truly was a lively and vibrant race.

"As long as one works hard, one can continuously improve and obtain a happy and beautiful life... Is this the new world under the description of Goddess?"

Watching the elves who, even while laboriously building houses, looked happy (playing house-building games joyfully), Sofia felt deeply touched.

"I must bring hope to those in darkness, I must ensure the poor people in the territory also live a happy life!"

The girl clenched her fist, her gaze growing ever more resolute.

Continuing forward, through the crisscrossing streets, past the bustling crowds, Sofia finally arrived in front of the port of Grey Harbor.

Looking at the unfamiliar yet familiar elven port before her, the girl was slightly lost in thought.

As the flames of war spread entirely in the western part of the Human Empire, the port of this elven city hadn’t continued to decline, on the contrary, it bizarrely became bustling...

The noisy docks were filled with ships and a diverse array of humans could be seen on the shore.

Noble, commoner, merchant, adventurer, individuals from every profession and class were present.

Of course, if observed carefully, their activities are confined to the vicinity of the docks, not daring to step out of the dock area guarded by elves.

Only believers of the Goddess can enter the heartland of Grey Harbor, only devout followers can enter the Elf Forest.

And even at that, it’s just the outskirts.

This is the regulation of Grey Harbor and the Elf Forest...

While Sofia curiously gazed at the port’s bustling crowds, suddenly a gentle voice echoed behind her:

"They are people fleeing from Fengye Territory, intending to travel from Grey Harbor to the north of Holy Mania Empire by ship..."

Upon hearing this familiar voice, Sofia was stirred in her heart.

She turned slightly, seeing a familiar figure.

"Lord Feng, is it you?"

Her voice carried a hint of surprise.

Feng smiled lightly, nodded:

"Long time no see, Miss Sofia."

After speaking, she glanced at the necklace on the girl’s chest, speaking meaningfully:

"It seems... you have found your path."

"Yes, after learning from Teacher Dongdong, I have finally understood the crux of the Empire..."

The girl slightly nodded.

After speaking, she grasped the necklace in her hand tightly, her expression devout yet unyielding:

"The hierarchical, stagnant feudal system can no longer satisfy the development of society, despite having powerful extraordinary forces, despite having magic and divine arts that can change everything, yet the vast majority of the Empire’s people still live in misery..."

"This... is a problem of the system!"

"Under the oppression of the nobility and the church, people cannot enjoy the various benefits brought by the development of extraordinary power, the whole society has long lost its vitality, becoming a pool of desperate stagnant water, change is necessary!"

"Only by believing in the Goddess, only by raising the banner of justice and equality, only by liberating the people, only by allowing every domain citizen to enjoy the developmental benefits brought by extraordinary forces like the Elf Clan, can everything change! Can the dark world truly embrace the light!"

"All things equal, long live the Goddess!"

Eve:...

Got it.

Persuaded another one.

By the way, what sort of strange ideas has Dongdong instilled in her? Why does it feel like we’re seeing an ultimate amalgamation beast? And an especially enhanced special offer version?

Listening to Sofia’s impassioned words, a certain Goddess under the guise of a Wind’s cloak couldn’t help but twitch her lips.

While the half-elf girl, slightly elated, clutched Eve’s hands, her words filled with gratitude:

"Lord Feng, thank you! Thank you for illuminating my path, without your suggestion, perhaps I would still be lost right now!"

Eve:...

If... if you’re happy, that’s all that matters...

Just at the moment Sofia was expressing her gratitude towards Eve, suddenly... a commotion arose from the docks at the outermost side of the port.

Eve’s heart slightly moved, looking up, only to see from the upper reaches of the Vimur River, a fleet of sailing ships engraved with intricate arrays maneuvered forth.

They were much taller and more imposing than the surrounding merchant ships, each of their white sails painted with an emblem of a Double-headed Dragon. The dragon’s body was a reddish-gold, bat wings spread to both sides, the center adorned with a dazzling sun, while below the bat wings, dense and ornate flags were illustrated...

Upon closer examination, one would find the Lion Red Maple Flag of Fengye Territory, the Twin Lion Flag of Duke Rosen’s Domain, along with the flags of other empire domains prominently depicted.

"It’s the emblem of the Empire... This is the Empire’s direct fleet."

Sofia slightly furrowed her brows, said.

The Empire’s direct fleet?

Eve arched her eyebrows, sensing several strong legendary aura within the fleet, as well as a few faith sources bright like torches in the darkness, slightly squinting her eyes.

The fleet didn’t sail past, but directly entered the river bay, docking at the port of Grey Harbor.

White sails gradually lowered, boarding planks were laid onto the dock, a troop of fully armed knights descended from the ship, standing on each side under the vigilant gaze of patrolling players.

Afterwards, a slender noble dressed in splendid attire, sporting a goatee walked down from the flagship.

"Who are you?"

Two patrolling players approached, gripping their weapons cautiously asking.

The noble cast them a glance, slightly raised his head, saying with a hint of pride:

"I am Count Bal, head of the envoy from the Holy Maniya Empire to the Elf Forest."

Then, he took out a piece of parchment with a stamped seal, gesturing to the surrounding curious elves, articulating passionately:

"I come bearing the mandate of the Empress... evil gods revive, creatures suffer, the empire is willing to ally with the Elf Forest to jointly uphold justice and light, eradicating evil forces that harm the world!"