Their uneasy mood could not prevent them from trusting Glenn as always. Since he had chosen this path, they would just follow him forward without any hesitation.
When the sun became hot, they had entered the depths of the valley. Although the branches above his head blocked the sun, Grein estimated that it was already noon. He raised his hand to tell everyone to stop and rest.
A few large clean rocks by the creek provided them with the best place to rest. The water in the stream is crystal clear, and it is refreshing and sweet when you drink it. Glenn took out the small amount of dry food, broke it into three portions, and handed it to Althea. In the past few days, only little Yamina has been able to eat well every day. Everyone tried to save precious food for her sake.
Trinville motioned for everyone to stop making any noise. He stood up and walked slowly to the foot of a big tree, looking around. Yamina still held the bread that Althea gave her in her hand, and ran to Trinville's side curiously.
Suddenly, she shouted, and everyone stood up in a hurry, not knowing what was going on. But they saw Trinville and Yamina running back. Trinville pretended to threaten to punish the little girl, and she hurriedly ran behind Althea and hid.
He said, "It's all your fault, little girl. If you hadn't screamed on purpose, I would have shot that little rabbit. You know, it was a real rabbit. We have been together for a long time. I couldn’t get a decent meal of meat.”
That’s what happened! Althea glanced at Trinville reproachfully, leaned over and kissed Yamina's little face as a reward. The little girl hid proudly in her arms, sticking out her tongue and making faces at the giant.
Luoyida also smiled and said: "You can eat my share of dry food as compensation for Miss Yamina letting go of your ham."
Glenn smiled and said: "Trinville, this has been the territory of elves for thousands of years. The mountains, rivers, flowers, trees, birds and animals here all have owners. We entered here without the owner's permission, and we have inadvertently entered it. It offended them. Although we were forced to do this, I still hope we can respect them."
Trinville also smiled and said: "Ah. How could I really do that? Although my stomach misses the delicious ham that I haven't seen for a long time, my heart can't let me shoot such a cute little rabbit. ah."
After a short rest, they continued on their way. The scenery on both sides of the road has not changed much, it is the same as when they first entered the valley. The creek became a loyal guide, always accompanying them along the looming path. This saved them a lot of trouble.
Things are becoming clearer. The trail also showed more and more signs of man-made changes in the subsequent journey. There is no doubt about it. Maybe no one has walked this road for a long time, but it has indeed been repaired. In this territory that only belongs to elves, it is self-evident who built it.
They all thought that, but they didn't dare to say it out loud, but they were always alert. Behind the big rocks on the roadside and the crowns of towering ancient trees, they carefully observed before they could pass by with confidence.
The path suddenly became much wider. Three or four people can sit side by side without feeling too crowded. The bluestones paved on the road are becoming cleaner and tidier. Everyone walked on it while enjoying the beautiful scenery on the roadside.
Trinville said: "I believe it. This is indeed a place with an owner. If you are right, it is an elf."
Glenn smiled and said, "Maybe."
"So do you know what these elves are like? Do you think they will welcome us?"
"I only know that elves are a proud and intelligent race. They are far more powerful than humans. However, they also live in isolation. They don't seem to like making more friends. So, if they are still here, can they accept us? , I really dare not jump to conclusions.”
Trinville's eyes widened: "So, if they don't let us pass through the Elf Mountain, what should we do?"
Hearing him ask this, Loida also looked at Glenn anxiously. Glenn originally wanted to make a little joke with Trinville, but when he saw Loida, he gave up the idea.
"Please don't worry, old friend Trinville. I also heard a saying from the East - you will always find a way, as long as you don't stop your steps." He smiled.
Now that Glenn said this, he naturally no longer worried about whether he could pass this sacred mountain. Isn’t that the case all the way?
It's shameful to say that he, the big man Vika, has always dreamed of becoming a hunter who would be famous all over the world. However, for a long time, he had only one chance to walk out of Apodoli. Even that time, he didn't get far. It would be better to say that it was just his soul wandering around the mainland following his dream. Of course, only he himself knows the reason.
In the vast enough land of Apodoli, he also sang songs during the day, galloped on horseback, roosted in the wilderness at night, and looked at the moon with great emotion. Being a hunter is certainly exciting, but I still feel deeply regretful that I have never been able to achieve my goal of traveling across the continent of Palinkabakama.
Since following Grain, they have traveled through Apodoli and the Black Forest Country, and crossed inaccessible dense forest mountains. He also walked through the vast and dangerous Aignol Desert, and climbed over the sacred mountain of Pedetalan with its weird and lonely owner. Now, his footsteps have set foot on the mysterious Elf Valley.
Whenever he goes to a strange place, all he can do is follow behind Gray. Every challenge, every discovery, every novel experience, every touching feeling of body and mind was brought to him by him, his friend Glenn.
He admired Glenn from the bottom of his heart, and secretly vowed that if he still had the chance to be a hunter again, he would be like Glenn, able to guide others on the way forward, bring them hope, and inspire their fighting spirit.
This kind of hunter is what he truly yearns for.
Of course, for now, we can only continue to follow Grenn.
The sky was almost darkening, but Glenn knew very well that the time was far from being as late as it appeared. It's just that the sunlight cannot penetrate the canopy, making it appear darker.
Trinville was about to ask Greene how long it would take to reach the next destination. He immediately discovered that it was unnecessary.
Because there is no road ahead.
After turning a corner, the path breaks off ahead. The stream that had been accompanying them also bid farewell to them here, turning into a small waterfall that jumped down the cliff, scattering thousands of pearls and jade, floating in the wind. The ravine under the cliff is deep and far away from the opposite side. It is absolutely impossible for them to jump across. Behind them is a straight and towering cliff, as smooth as a mirror.
Seeing this scene, Trinville couldn't help but feel dejected.
After going through all kinds of difficulties and dangers, I finally got here, but I can no longer take a step forward. How can it not be sad? Is it possible to just go back? He couldn't even think about it.
But seeing that Glenn was still so calm, he thought: "Maybe Glenn already has an idea?"
However, Glenn told him clearly that he did not know how to pass this cliff. "Yes, my friend. It would be great if we too had a pair of wings. I am at my wits' end."
ah? Now Trinville couldn't help but grin again. How can this be done?
Glenn patted the frustrated big man Vika on the shoulder and said with a smile: "However, so far, there have been no major mistakes. What I saw is exactly the same as what I know. Isn't this a good sign? "
Loida raised her eyes to look at the far-away cliff opposite, then looked at the deep ravine at her feet, and asked uneasily: "What's going on? You just said that this is your first time here. Seeing us There is really no way out, but you don’t seem worried?”
"Yes, this is my first time here, but it is not the first time I have heard my teacher talk about this place. He never told me whether he had been here, but he definitely told me If you come to this cliff, then there is nothing to worry about. Look, the cliff behind is the same as what my teacher said."
On the opposite side of the cliff, two towering trees are like two loyal guards, opening the door to the dark cave.
Glenn stood there silently. Trinville asked: "Grain, what are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking about what the teacher said to me. I'm still not sure which sentence is the key to our ability to enter that mysterious place."
Suddenly, loud words came: "Intruders, you have entered our territory without the owner's permission. However, you are not welcome. If you cannot turn around and leave here immediately, we guarantee that the consequences will be for both you and me." I don’t want to see it.”
The sound seemed to come from the opposite side, from the cliff behind, or from under the cliff. It's so misty and ethereal that you can't tell where it really comes from.
Even in the face of the sudden and threatening questions, those travelers who had come from far away and had experienced hard treks but had to stop here were refreshed. Even Yamina stretched out her little head from Trinville's arms and looked around. She wasn't scared at all, but she didn't see anything.
Glenn bowed and said loudly: "I am deeply sorry for disturbing you without permission. But please believe us..."
Before he finished speaking, the voice rang again: "Intruder, please cherish your life, turn around and leave immediately. Our warning, this is the last time." The voice echoed in the empty valley, and then, there was no sound everywhere.
Trinville heard the threat coming from somewhere, and he was about to take the spear off his back, but saw Grayn shaking his head slightly and looking at him. He whispered, "Trinville, if it were me, I wouldn't do that."
Trinville saw that both Althea and Loida were standing still, with calm and calm expressions on their faces.
Before Trinville could reply again, a white-feathered arrow made a piercing whistling sound, piercing the silence of the empty valley, and flew over Gray's head with lightning speed. Trinville was horrified. He was about to fly forward, but he saw Grayen's face showing no fear and remained motionless. He stopped dead in his tracks and stayed in place like a piece of pig iron, but moved Yamina behind him.
In an instant, countless white-feathered arrows flew towards them with the sound of wind, flying past their ears, cheeks, and shoulders. The wind brought by the arrows fluttered their clothes and scratched their skin. The harsh sound of the wind reminded them that if they moved even slightly, the consequences would be disastrous.
Some of their already tattered clothes had holes pierced by arrows. None of the arrows entered the cliff behind them, making a "ding-dong" sound.
However, the White Feather Arrow could kill them on the spot, but it could never shake their hearts.
The attack came to an abrupt end. Grein shouted again: "As you can see, we have no ill intentions. We came here with respect for the master. Now I believe you will believe our sincerity."
The low-hanging vines everywhere seemed to be floating with life, and there was a white elf on each vine. They cling to the vines and float in the air and between the cliffs, gracefully like white dragonflies.
There are more and more elves, and they use vine branches to support a small green bridge between the cliffs. Some more elves walked out from behind the two trees on the opposite side. They were all wearing white clothes that flowed like water, and their silver-white hats were all embedded with a crystal. Their bodies are well-proportioned and well-toned.
While the elves were busy weaving the bridge, these travelers were stunned to see what was happening in front of them. Facing the lively elves floating around, no one spoke as if in a dream. Yamina also blinked her big eyes, looking curiously at the busy elves, and sometimes looked up at Trinville.
And the big man Vika, like his friends, had long been dumbfounded.
"In the name of Elf King Adrian, I order you to take off the weapons around you." A tall elf shouted. It can also be seen from the look on his face when giving orders that he is the leader of these elves.
Glenn silently took off the bow and arrow from his back, and then slowly took off the sword from his waist. Trinville woke up with a start and saw Loida doing the same. So he obediently took off the spear and held it in his hand. Although he was still a little reluctant, he still grinned and complied.
Three elves walked over from the small bridge and collected their weapons.
The leader shouted again: "I'm glad you can cooperate like this. This may make me believe in your goodwill. However, this cannot completely dispel our doubts."
"Then, what else do you ask for? If it does not involve our honor and dignity, we are willing to obey your orders to show our sincerity and friendship."
The leader waved his hand. So, the travelers were led by the elves across the small bridge and to the cliff on the opposite side.
The elf leader looked at them. After a while, he said in an arrogant but much friendlier tone than before when he was alive and dead: "You can call me Captain Edras. Although I don't know how to let you prove that your arrival will not harm us. Cause harm. That's what you have to do! However, since I have received the order from King Adrian, I will bring you intruders to his palace. Before that, I will treat you as prisoners."
Trinville saw the incredible, dreamlike and wonderful feeling brought to him by the elves for the first time. He liked them, liked their appearance, liked their clothes, and liked their handsomeness and elegance. But he could not tolerate their arrogance.
He wanted those arrogant elves to see that although the big man Vika was unarmed, he was still an unyielding warrior.
"Captain Edlas, we put down our weapons to show our sincerity. Did you defeat us? You have no right to treat us as your prisoners." He clenched his fists and said proudly.
Edras was noncommittal and said: "After all, you came here uninvited. I don't remember that we invited you. When outsiders come here, there are usually two situations. If they bring good luck or bad luck - that will be decided by our king. It’s up to you to decide. However, you must obey all our orders. I hope that in the next few days, everyone can live in harmony."
Glenn also said: "Captain Edras, do you expect that the prisoners and the conquerors will live in harmony? I understand some of the measures you took against me and my companions before you knew whether you were an enemy or a friend. However, my friends and I refuse to be called 'captives' by you. This title is insulting to us."
"Okay." Edras raised a hand, "I agree. So, maybe I can call you by your name. Whether you are a prisoner or not will be decided by King Adrian. Now, please come with us. I promise your dignity will be respected."
The scene on the other side of the cliff is completely different from the scene when we first entered the mountain. It's full of greenery and gurgling water. Although there are also lush flowers and trees, and giant trees towering into the sky. But no matter how winding the roads are, there is not a single dead leaf or weed on the steps, and they are as clean as if no one has ever set foot on them. The roads are hidden deep in the vegetation. Without the guidance of elves, it is indeed difficult for outsiders to find them.
They were walking in this beautiful jungle. Trinville raved about the views. "Grain, my good friend, where can you see such beautiful woods?"
"No." He said, "This is definitely the most beautiful place I have ever seen."
Captain Edlas did not look back, he said: "It is too early to draw conclusions now. If you just enjoy the beautiful scenery you have seen, we will miss the camping place. Wait until later, you There is still a lot of time to express your high opinions.”
Trinville curled his lips, he didn't believe there could be a more beautiful place than what he saw in front of him.
What an amazing team this is. He thought to himself: "If I tell those people in the Blueberry Tavern, they will definitely not believe what I say. They will probably laugh at me for talking drunkenly."
Although his friends believed that Trinville was an honest man. But, after all, we are with a group of elves! That was something that could only happen in ancient legends.
Trinville imagined that if he told the people in the Blueberry Tavern how he and a group of elves traveled through the wonderful mountains and forests, they would probably roll around laughing and hold their stomachs, and they would never believe it. his.
As he thought about it, he couldn't help but gnashed his teeth and hated them for not believing in him.
Suddenly, he sighed.
yes. If all this didn't happen in front of him and there was more than one elf around him, no matter what others told him, he wouldn't believe it anyway.
