Green Monster Epic

“Chief Allen, congratulations!”

Allen was surveying the surroundings of the dark elf settlement, Corima Village, when the enthusiastic welcome of the town guard, Ted, interrupted him.

“Congratulations for what?”

Allen couldn't tell if it was his imagination, but it seemed that the population of Corima Village had increased significantly since his last visit.

It seemed necessary to remind Trick and Facardo to pay more attention to the development of Corima Village.

He had thought that this rebel force was like a rootless weed in the wilderness, and coupled with the drow and elves' similar characteristics of high lifespans and low birth rates, Allen didn't think they posed a threat to his tribe, especially after annexing the Green Field Tribe of Aginaga.

“Of course, congratulations to Chief Allen for officially joining the Mansa Alliance, and for your tribe adding another legendary powerhouse!!”

A gentle and warm female voice came from behind Allen. As Allen turned his head, a charming face with a hint of holiness entered his eyes, along with Lydia, a legendary priest wearing a light and slightly transparent long dress. Of course, her smooth and radiant silver-gray hair was even more eye-catching.

“Hahaha, I didn’t expect you, Lady Lydia, to have such well-informed news!!”

Allen's pupils contracted, but his face showed pride.

Although he hadn't deliberately concealed Kerr's existence, and Allen and his group had wasted a lot of time on their way home, it had allowed enough time for news about the Green Field Tribe and Kerr to spread. However, given the geographical environment of Shattered Stone Beach, unless someone deliberately collected intelligence, the dark elves in front of him shouldn't know this news.

“Regarding the proposal from last time, I wonder if you, Guard Ted, have considered it carefully?”

While exchanging pleasantries, Ted and Lydia welcomed Allen to the stone building where Ted worked. As soon as Allen sat down, he cut straight to the chase.

“Chief Allen, regarding the suggestion you made, Lydia and I have already discussed it. We are willing to join your plan.”

When Allen appeared in the village again, Ted already knew the other party's true intentions, so he didn't hesitate when asked. After exchanging a glance with Lydia, Ted readily gave his answer.

“However, the number of adult elves in our village is not very large, and there are not many slaves. I am afraid that the number of elves participating in the construction will not be too many. In addition, we have recently built a village in Shattered Stone Beach, and most of our resources have been invested in the construction of the village, so we can't come up with any decent resources to cooperate with the construction of the trade route.”

“…Hahaha, what does that matter? Everyone is neighbors now, and mutual help is the way to get along in the long run!”

Allen's smile faltered slightly, but then returned to normal, and he responded heartily.

“After all, our two races have a common ally. Only when everyone understands each other and cooperates deeply can we effectively avoid many unnecessary disputes and conflicts.”

“What do you two think, am I right?”

Allen's face wore a harmless expression, but his words sounded somewhat meaningful to the two legendary figures, Ted and Lydia.

“Thank you for your understanding, Chief Allen!!”

Ted's expression was calm as he nodded slightly to show his goodwill to Allen.

“Then, are you two interested in joining the Thorns Ring organization?”

Allen's thoughts always exceeded the expectations of the two dark elves, Ted and Lydia. When Allen suddenly extended another olive branch, there wasn't much relief in their eyes, but rather a hint of vigilance in a short period of time.

Ted and Lydia were no strangers to what kind of organization the Thorns Ring was. Since they had now settled down in the northern wilderness, they couldn't ignore the surrounding environment and situation, and they would inevitably gather all kinds of information about the Thorns Ring.

It was precisely because they understood the characteristics of the Thorns Ring organization that the two legendary leaders, Ted and Lydia, couldn't figure out what Allen, this hobgoblin, was thinking and what his purpose was.

“This…Chief Allen must be joking. The entire population of our Corima Village is only a few thousand, which is just a small tribe in the wilderness. And the members of the Thorns Ring, which tribe's population doesn't exceed tens of thousands of medium-sized tribes? In addition, given our past identity as dark elves, I am afraid that the leaders of the Thorns Ring will not agree to our joining.”

The charming Lydia didn't need too many actions to naturally reveal a soft and greasy aura, making people have endless fantasies. Coupled with this soft voice that seduced the soul, it always aroused all kinds of emotions.

“Why wouldn’t they agree?”

Allen asked rhetorically: “Currently, the biggest enemy in the northern wilderness is the drow legion blocking the northern exit of the Catoer Mountains.”

“Whether it is the several tribes in our wilderness, or this group of drow…dark elves led by the two leaders, everyone has a common enemy, and the strength of this enemy is not something that any one party can resist alone, is it not?”

When Allen suddenly brought up the issue of the drow, Lydia and Ted's pupils contracted again, and the two couldn't help but turn their heads to look at each other.

“Since everyone has a common enemy, then everyone has a basis for cooperation. I believe that the leaders of the Thorns Ring will not stop the two of you from joining!!”

“…Chief Allen, thank you for your kindness, but I think our village needs some time to consider. Perhaps, when we visit you in person next time, we can give you the answer you want.”

Ted ultimately婉拒 politely declined Allen's invitation, with many difficulties on his face.

“Okay, I look forward to your visit. I welcome the envoys of the two of you to Murr Fortress.”

Allen shrugged his shoulders and didn't have any emotional changes due to the other party's refusal.

“However, I have to give you two a heads-up in advance. The drow and our Thorns Ring have reached a ceasefire agreement. They probably won't have any friction with our Thorns Ring in the short term.”

“So, if you want to go out, especially when going to the north of the mountains, try to be careful.”

“Compared to us native wilderness people, I am afraid that group of drow hates you even more!!”

“…Thank you, Chief Allen, for informing us of this matter!!”

Suddenly, Lydia's gentle tone rose a few notches, with a faint hint of coldness, responding to Allen one step ahead of Ted.

“If there is nothing else, then we won’t delay Chief Allen’s journey!!”

“Hehe, thank you for your hospitality!”

Faced with the sudden coldness, Allen was prepared in his heart. After a slight smile, he didn't stay any longer, stood up and walked out of the village, without any hesitation.

After sending Allen out of the village, Ted and Lydia's eyes gradually became serious as they watched his receding figure. The other party's seemingly reminding words were more of an invisible threat, forcing Ted and the others to join the Thorns Ring organization.

“What do you think he is up to?”

Ted withdrew his gaze from the distance and turned to ask Lydia beside him.

“Who knows!!”

Lydia's brows were already furrowed, and various pieces of information intersected in her mind, trying to uncover the fog in front of her.

“It seems that I have to go to the north again to see if I can gather the next plan of that group of drow.”

“Then I will also have someone report to the Oakleaf Temple and ask them to help collect some information about the members of the Thorns Ring.”

“Hmm…”