I Was The Hero, But I Woke Up as a Phoenix Princess! – Chapter 816

Chapter 56 The Great Elder of the Wood Elves
Ainther’s introduction did not take much time, only a few words. Outside the carriage, Lorrainta was still negotiating with two envoys.
Although their exchange had only been brief, Lorrainta could clearly feel the hostility and mockery between them. She couldn’t help but furrow her brows worriedly. If it weren’t for the image of a Sacred Tree Knight, she might have already placed her hand on her forehead.
Lorrainta was a member of the Sacred Tree Knights, the bow and sword dedicated to guarding the Sacred Tree, a relatively independent identity. Currently, Lorrainta was well aware of the suspicion and hostility between her own Wood Elf kin and the High Elves of the old royal family.
What worried Lorrainta the most was that the hostility between the two was no longer even being concealed. After all, in front of them were guests of the Elven race…
“However, that young lady…” the envoy of the Golden Elf looked up, trying to argue.
“Enough. Don’t frighten our guests.”
An aged voice interrupted their conversation. The Great Elder of the Wood Elves slowly walked forward, his aged face looking kindly at the two.
The elder elf was not wearing divine robes or any luxurious clothing, just simple robes. Yet, in everyone’s eyes, he exuded an incredibly majestic aura within his peaceful demeanor.
The young Wood Elf obediently lowered his head, while the High Elf envoy raised his head, sensing the Great Elder’s gaze. Thinking of his identity, he had no choice but to lower his gaze and swallow his anger.
“Is this elf elder the Great Elder that Miss Ain mentioned?”
Igert looked at the elder elf’s figure and said softly. The Wood Elf elder had no trace of magical energy flowing from him, nor had he touched the laws, but in Igert’s eyes, it was as if he saw a “domain far beyond the Sacred Domain.” Could that be a legend?
“It is said that Grandpa Beltnan reached the realm of legend a thousand years ago. I remember that when I was young, I heard my sister say that Grandpa Beltnan was also the elf who had understood the most in legends among the Wood Elves, and even throughout the Elven kingdom.” Ainther’s gentle explanation sounded in her ears.
Verafia, holding her tender little hands, turned her small face. She felt extremely embarrassed by such a foolish question from her attendant.
She had told this guy before that Beltnan was the Great Elder of the Wood Elves, the leader of the entire Wood Elf race, and the chief priest of the Goddess of Life.
In the past, in terms of status, this elf elder was enough to be equated with Zolgia, the Great High Priest of the Moon Elves, who was now stirring up the Black Moon tide and almost disintegrating the entire Elven kingdom. In terms of aptitude, he might even be superior, perhaps only second to the Elf King.
How could such a big shot be ordinary?
As a Wood Elf elder, Beltnan, a legendary powerhouse, was of course an unquestionable answer.
“Great Elder.” Lorrainta saluted seriously. She had always had heartfelt respect for this elf elder.
“No need for such formality. Thank you for your hard work these past few days, Lorrainta.” Beltnan’s gaze was kind.
“This is what I should do. It cannot compare to your toil.”
Lorrainta said quickly. The military strength of Arboralar, the town of the Sacred Spring, was far inferior to the sky of the Sacred Tree, but the Elven Queen had entrusted the safety of this sacred land. Moreover, the forces of the Dark Night Elves had not encroached, and the reason for this was undoubtedly inseparable from the elf elder in front of them.
“By the way, Great Elder, Miss Verafia is in the carriage…”
“The young lady who made the Goddess manifest again?”
The Great Elder of the Elves also faintly revealed some anticipation, and then, a smile appeared on his aged face: “I heard that Ain is also her friend. Is she not seriously harmed?”
“It is said that Ain and Miss Verafia met in the human kingdom. But please rest assured, Great Elder, Miss Ain has not been harmed in any way.”
“Then I am relieved.”
The voice of the elder elf smiled, and then seemed to sigh softly. “If something happened to little Ain, I really wouldn’t know how to explain it to Laumnos.”
As their voices reached her, Verafia clearly noticed Ainther’s body stiffen, looking nervous. She immediately raised her golden eyes with interest, gazing at the Wood Elf girl hesitating at the carriage door.
Well, a young girl who ran away from home, when she goes home to see her parents, she’ll be excited and anticipate, but also feel anxious and fearful. Of course, she’ll be nervous like this!
But… let this young lady decide for you!
With a blink of her big golden eyes, Verafia smirked and stood on tiptoe, pushing the elf girl hard from behind with her tender little hand.
“Uwaa!”
Ainther cried out in pain, stumbled out of the carriage, and the flame pigeon she was holding in her arms flapped its wings and flew up with startled coos. When she steadied herself, she immediately found all the elves’ eyes on her, especially the kind gaze of the Wood Elf elder, which made her feel flustered.
“Gr-Great Elder…” Her gaze darted away. Ainther didn’t dare to look at the kind old man, uttering sounds haltingly.
“May the Goddess protect us so that our little princess can return home.”
The elf elder stroked his staff and said gently, “However, shouldn’t I also thank Miss Verafia? If not for her, not only the Goddess, but the treasures of the Sacred Tree would still be wandering outside.”
Lorrainta lightly covered her lips with her slender hand and giggled.
She and the elf elder were both rare powerhouses in the world, and Beltnan, as the Great Elder of the Elves, was an even more legendary powerhouse. Although the carriage was etched with magical runes to prevent peeping, it was naturally impossible to hide their perception.
Perhaps, the elf elder simply wanted to encourage and tease the little princess of the Wood Elves.
“Ugh…” Ainther felt even more embarrassed and looked at Lorrainta for help.
“We, the old guys, have also reflected on whether we paid too much attention to your feelings back then… Little Ain was still so young at the time and had been separated from Laumnos for so long. Anyone would miss their sister, wouldn’t they?”
The elf elder shook his head slightly and sighed with regret.
“No, no, Grandpa Beltnan, these things are just Ain’s own fault…”
Looking at the girl who hastily raised her head to deny, the Great Elder smiled and shook his head.
“Since Ain has returned safely, Laumnos has no reason to blame me any further. In a few days, perhaps I can accompany you to see her.”
Ainther looked up with some surprise.
“However, little Ain, why not take this opportunity to introduce your friends to the Sacred Spring?”
He said in a harmonious tone, his gaze smiling at the young boys and girls who emerged from behind the elf girl.
In the embrace of the black-haired young man, the young girl, carried out of the carriage by him, held her face with both little hands, also looking with interest, watching this “moving scene” of family reunion.