Green Monster Epic

Chapter 37: Thornburg

Elves are born from nature, and therefore pay special attention to harmonious coexistence with nature.

Allen didn't know who he had heard this sentence from, and didn't take it seriously at the time, but now that he has truly entered Thornburg, the residence of the elves, he has a personal experience.

As a frontier bridgehead of the Elven Kingdom, although its most important role is to monitor the wilderness and the neighboring Dwarf Kingdom, and to discover any war risks for the Kingdom in advance, when you really approach it, you still won't feel that it is a war fortress, but rather a garden city that coexists with nature.

The outer walls of the entire fortress are wrapped in a field of bramble roses. The ferocious thorns on the specially cultivated wisteria are hidden under the green foliage and blooming flowers. However, when enemies try to ignore them, climb up, and attack the elves on the city wall, these wisteria will let the enemies know what it means to have ten thousand thorns piercing their hearts.

The city is also full of flowers, with green branches and colorful flowers intermingling, extending along the main roads, with small gardens everywhere. The most numerous are hibiscus trees and oak trees that take two or three people to hug. These tall trees stretch their trunks horizontally, covering the entire castle, so that Thornburg, although located in the subtropics, does not feel much heat, and the elves are sheltered in a cool atmosphere.

Even the houses where the elves live are woven from vigorously growing wisteria. There are clusters of flowers between the roof and the walls, which not only bring sound insulation to the room but also add a bit of fragrant atmosphere.

The most eye-catching thing is naturally the oak tree in the very center of the castle, which is so tall that it has already exceeded Allen's imagination. When Allen and the others were about 20 miles away from Thornburg, the first thing they noticed was the cluster of trees that stood proudly like a green umbrella opening its frame. When approaching the castle gate, Allen could not imagine that there would be such a large tree in this world, at least dozens of Allens would have to circle around to embrace the trunk of this giant tree. And the height of its trunk, which seemed to pierce the sky, made Allen unable to imagine whether standing on it would give him the illusion of looking down on all living beings.

Although it is just a tree, its huge volume alone exudes an aura of沉凝 and sacredness, making Allen feel sincere awe and reverence.

"What's wrong? Are you shocked by this oak tree?"

Regis was not the first time to enter and exit Thornburg, but every time he saw the oak tree in Thornburg, he couldn't help but feel awe at the greatness of nature. However, when he turned his head and saw Allen's dull expression, he couldn't help but lean over and asked with a smile.

"Yes, there is such a big ancient tree in this world. I don't know how many years it has grown."

Allen replied honestly.

"This oak tree should be one of the top ten ancient trees in the Elven Kingdom, but if you have been to the Elven Court of Esvel and seen the World Tree in the Royal Garden, maybe you won't have much emotion about this oak tree."

Regis had a look of reverie in his eyes, recalling the picture of the World Tree in his memory.

"There are trees bigger than this oak tree? I don't quite believe it."

Allen directly questioned. Before seeing the oak tree in Thornburg, he couldn't even believe that there would be such a huge tree in this world, so his poor imagination still couldn't imagine that there would be a tree bigger than this oak tree.

"Hehe, there are many things in this world that exist beyond your imagination. Whether you believe it or not, they are all there, existing in reality."

Regis shook his head.

"For example, this oak tree, in your eyes now, is just a plant, but do you know that it is actually one of the most powerful beings in this castle, a Saint War Tree with a combat level of 20. When any army appears that endangers the safety of Thornburg, it will turn into the enemy's nightmare and give the enemy a fatal blow."

"It is said that the 30,000-strong army of the Dwarf Kingdom, led by 2 legendary powerhouses, invaded Thornburg that year, but was eventually defeated by this war tree, leaving thousands of Dwarf warrior corpses and fleeing in defeat, and since then no one has dared to easily invade the border."

"… …"

Allen was speechless. He didn't know what the concept of a legendary powerhouse was, but he could still understand the scale of tens of thousands of troops with his poor imagination, but they returned without success in front of this seemingly harmless tree, which added a few points to his awe. At this time, every step he took forward in the fortress was a bit heavier. He was afraid that if he was not careful, he would attract the other party's attention and be easily strangled to death.

"Moreover, this oak tree itself is also the location of the Temple of the Father of Oaks. Some people have rumored that it was originally a clone of the Father of Oaks in the Feywild Plane, but the elves and the priests of the Father of Oaks have never commented, so it cannot be confirmed."

"… …"

Allen now feels a little numb to Regis's words. Before he left Green Lake, he used to sit and watch the sky. Now that he has left that field, he knows how vast and boundless the outside world is, and how mysterious and magnificent it is.

"Hey, you green skins, don't block the road. If you want to enter the city, get in now! !"

When Allen and his goblin subordinates were still stunned by the various things in Thornburg, an abrupt voice interrupted them.

When Allen looked up in response, several delicate and exquisite elven faces came into his eyes. Although the aesthetics of various races are different, Allen still has to say that the owners of these faces are all rare handsome men. If they were seen by the females of the Green Field Tribe, some people might come forward to show their hospitality.

It's just that the gazes in these faces directed at Allen and the others made Allen a little unhappy. The arrogance and contempt revealed in the other party's eyes were undisguised, staring at Allen and the others as if they were looking at a group of low-down livestock, which was extremely unreasonable.

Fortunately, Allen didn't know much about negative emotions such as contempt at this time. Although he was disgusted by the other party's gaze, he still followed Regis's advice to himself, put on a smile on his face, and quickly replied: "Yes, yes, I'm sorry to disturb you adults' business. We'll enter the city now."

Regis was not far from Allen and the others at this time, quietly watching Allen's movements. After arriving at Thornburg, the employment relationship between Allen and Philly was considered complete. Next, after Philly helped Allen purchase the food as a reward, they would part ways. Therefore, Regis wanted to help Allen one last time so that he could truly integrate into society.

"Wait, do you have to pay the city entry tax?"

The elven guard stopped Allen again and asked, looking at him.

"Oh, we are newly arrived mercenaries hired by the Silver Flash Merchant Guild. This is our employment certificate. Our employer should have already paid the city entry tax before."

Allen had experienced this in Thunder Town, so he was not timid at this time. He responded in a deep voice.

When the elven guard saw that the other party had proof, although he didn't like this group of low-down green skins, he didn't make things difficult for him. He waved his hand and impatiently let Allen and the others go.

"Go quickly, don't block other people's way."