(Master, what do you think she will do?)
Sitting on the rock, Pattilina yawned out of boredom and gazed at Jenny curiously.
Facing Pattilina's question, Jenny shrugged.
(I think she will make the decision that we want.)
(I hope so.)
Hearing Jenny's answer, Patrina curled her lips with a look of disdain.
(I don't get it. Isn't it just sacrificing some people?
Why does Ailey look as though it's the end of the world? I don't think she's suitable to be a commander.
Since those Elves are willing to die, we'll reluctantly let them die. This way, not only will they not be a hindrance to us, but they can also become bait to attract our enemies.
What's there to hesitate about with such a good thing?
That's why I say that those religious people are sick in the head. Tsk … Back in our world, when we met those religions, they would just throw poison gas bombs at them … Keeping these people alive is a waste of the taxpayers' money and food. We might as well just kill them!
Those who are high on psychotropic drugs are really a headache!)
(That's true. But …)
Having said that, Zayen turned around and glanced at the tent not far away, then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
(I believe Ailey will definitely make the right decision.)
However, this decision wasn't easy for Ailey to make.
Do I really have to do this?
She asked herself this question over and over again, but she couldn't find an answer.
To Aili, no matter the reason, she shouldn't watch others die. Moreover, this time, she wasn't the one watching others die. Instead, she was the one who took the initiative to send them to their deaths … Although there were many things that couldn't be controlled by humans, this incident was clearly not one of them.
From a rational point of view, Ally believed that Patrina was right. Apart from her emotional words, she was thinking purely from the point of view of benefits.
Since the Elves weren't willing to leave their homeland, they might as well annihilate them all.
If they didn't do this, the Klein Continent would be invaded by the Undead Army after losing its barrier.
No matter from which angle, it was necessary to blast the Sacred Flame Peak and use the lava to stop the Undead Army's invasion.
But emotionally, Aili wasn't willing to do that. No matter what, she was a Saintess and she couldn't bear to watch a sinless life die because of her decision.
But if she didn't make this decision, countless innocent lives would also die under the iron hooves of the Undead Creatures.
In that case, who exactly was he trying to save?
Who would be sacrificed?
Allie looked up at this thought. She reached out, picked up the bell on the table, and rang it.
Soon, a Grand Priest walked in and bowed respectfully to Ailey.
"Your Highness, what are your orders?"
"Summon Her Royal Highness Princess Viconia."
"Alright."
When Viconia arrived at Ailee's tent, it was already evening. The saintess was sitting on a chair with a frown on her face. Her expression was solemn and heavy.
Upon seeing Viconia's arrival, Ailee lifted her head and smiled at her.
"I'm sorry for calling you over so late at night, Miss Viconia."
"You're welcome, Your Highness Saintess. May I know what's the matter?"
Although Viconia's expression was calm, her tone sounded rather cold.
But Ailey was also clear about the reason. Although Viconia had agreed to Ailey's proposal in the end, there were still some knots in his heart about this matter.
However, Ally couldn't be bothered to comfort Viconia now. After all, the matter at hand was more important and urgent.
"It's like this, Your Highness Princess. I would like to ask about the situation with the Elves.
According to the latest news, the Undead Army seems to be preparing to launch another attack on us.
If we can't defend against this attack, we will have to retreat from this defensive line. I would like to ask if the Elves are prepared to retreat at this critical juncture? "
Even though Ally didn't make it clear, both Ally and Viconia knew what she meant.
Previously, the reason why Ally was able to convince Viconia to accept her suggestion was that Viconia suggested to retreat after the Elves couldn't defend against the Undead Creatures.
Back then, Ally accepted this suggestion. But now, she didn't think so.
"We've discussed this problem, Your Highness Saintess."
Facing Ailee's question, Wyconia frowned slightly and displayed an obviously impatient expression.
"We guarantee that we can defend against the Undead Army's attack. With the Forest Goddess's blessing, we won't lose our homeland just like that.
If we can't defend against the Undead Army, it won't be too late to retreat. "
"But we need a plan!
A meticulous plan! "
Ally slammed on the table, stood up, and glared at Viconia.
She had had enough of the Elves' attitude of 'as long as their homeland was suffering, the Forest Goddess would never sit idly by'.
Whether the Forest Goddess was neglecting her duties wasn't within Ally's consideration. She also didn't expect the Forest Goddess to suddenly appear and annihilate the Undead Army.
Although it was the Elves' freedom to worship the Forest Goddess, what was the difference between betting everything on the Goddess and gambling?
"What do you mean by unstoppable?
Can you give me a clear answer?
Miss Viconia.
Are the Elves really prepared to retreat?
Are you sure they will listen to orders and retreat? "
"I thought this wasn't a problem, Your Highness Saintess.
I've said that we will send a signal when we retreat. "
"But we might not make it in time!
What if the Undead Army has occupied the Sacred Flame Peak by the time we decide to carry out the plan?
We don't have any more chances to waste!
Miss Pattilina and Miss Jenny have surveyed the terrain of the Sacred Flame Peak and submitted their report.
According to their report, if we wish to detonate the Sacred Flame Peak and guide the lava wave to devour the Undead Army, we can only launch an explosion from the right.
Due to this reason, we have to carry out the plan before this angle is blocked!
It will be too late once it collapses! "
"Then you can leave this matter to us …"
"Only Miss Pattilina's strength is able to launch the most powerful explosion from the most precise angle. I trust her strength.
Besides, destructive spells aren't the Elves' specialty.
You should be clear that we don't have the chance to take the risk, Your Highness Princess Viconia!
If we don't achieve our objective, it will be equivalent to a complete failure! "
"But we haven't failed yet!"
Perhaps it was due to Ailee's influence, the previously calm Elven Princess suddenly raised her voice and bellowed angrily.
"We can protect our home, we can prove it!!"
"Do you intend to place the lives of millions of innocent people on this continent in danger just for this proof?!"
"This is the honor and dignity of our Elves!"
"But this isn't a reason for you to act recklessly!
We aren't fighting for ourselves. We are fighting for the innocent lives on the Klein Continent!
Can't you see this clearly?
Your Highness Princess Viconia! "
Allie had never felt so angry before. Ever since she entered the Elven Forest, fought against the undead creatures, and traveled back and forth between the elves, her anger and annoyance had been completely unleashed by Wickonia's stubbornness.
"I hope you can fulfill your promise. When we carry out the plan, I will send a signal to you.
I hope that the Elves will withdraw from the defensive line immediately after seeing the signal!
Do you have any questions about that?
Your Highness Princess Viconia! "
Allie almost shouted the last sentence out loud.
Upon hearing her roar, even the Elf Princess was dumbfounded.
This was the first time she saw such a furious expression from the usually calm and serious Saintess.
Viconia couldn't help but waver.
But in the next moment, her pride as an Elf quickly took over.
"The Forest Goddess will sense our will to protect this forest!
We won't give up easily. Even if we have to fight till the last moment, we will let the Undead Creatures have a taste of our might!
I believe that the Goddess will stand on our side. As long as we work hard enough, the Forest Goddess will bestow her blessings and fight alongside us to annihilate the Undead Creatures! "
Wyconia replied coldly, glaring at Ally in dissatisfaction.
"Your Highness Saintess, are you doubting the boundless might of our great Goddess?"
"As a believer, I have never doubted the dignity of the Goddess.
I'm just doing what I can. "
"We are also doing what we should be doing."
The Elf Princess let out a snort.
"I'm sorry, Your Highness Saintess. But in my opinion, you don't understand the love, faith, and glory that we Elves have for nature."
After saying that, the Elf Princess turned around and left.
Ailee stood in front of the table and gazed at the departing Elf Princess. Then, she let out a long sigh, sat back on the chair, and shut her eyes.
At this moment, the rage in the depths of Ailee's heart didn't subside even after the Elf Princess left. Instead, it burned even more fiercely.
"Putting the entire continent in danger for your own selfishness. I will never allow such behavior."
Ailee muttered under her breath and opened her eyes.
In her eyes, there was an obvious struggle, but it quickly disappeared without a trace.
"In that case, I can only do what I should be doing."