However, it was still an illusion if he wanted to use this ability like dark energy. To be honest, he still needed to solve the problem of his broken leg.
Many of them knew that they could not expect too much. Otherwise, if they could not achieve their goals, disappointment was something that could easily destroy confidence. Due to the unknown danger, the fewer people who participated in the Azura Forest this time, the better. Many of them only allowed Karolina to follow them because Madam Vasaki still had to manage the construction of the Medusa's relocation.
The red dragon seemed to have nothing to do after coming out of the enchantment. She spent all day with Many, but she did not feel bored at all.
Roland had asked her what she planned to do in the near future, and the answer was that she would choose a suitable time to return to her "home", provided that Roland could confirm that it was safe during this period of time. However, Karolina would not leave Roland's side during this short period of time when the undead attacked.
Many was speechless, as if he was a child who needed to be taken care of. But he could never understand how Carolina felt when they met again after decades of separation, only to find that Many had lost a leg in an accident. He naturally did not understand her determination.
When the sun rose again, Many had already changed into a set of leather armor. His weapon was at his waist, and the dagger that he took out from the enchantment was also sheathed in the leather sheath. After saying goodbye to everyone in the territory, Many and Carolina teleported to Kesh Village, which was the closest to the Azura Forest, and then began their journey to the Azura Forest.
"This trip will not be too smooth."
This was Lannie's warning to Many and Carolina before she left. But the astrologer's words were already within Many's expectations. It would not be normal for them to travel through the depths of the Azura Forest.
"Sometimes, you can't completely trust the things on the map. Anything can happen in the forest. Even as a grand mage, you should avoid it."
Warrenz solemnly handed a wrinkled animal skin to Many, and at the same time said to the two very seriously, "There is always a price to pay for success. Before you get it, think twice about whether you should give it up or not."
Although she was a superior dragon, being lectured by a mortal … or a troll did not make Carolina unhappy. After going through the enchantment, Carolina was no longer arrogant. She firmly remembered these words in her heart.
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"What?
You want me to stay in the temple … to serve the goddess? "
Sylner didn't know what to say. She stammered and asked her father.
Elder Wendell's expression was indescribable. Sylner had never seen such an expression on his face before. She didn't know whether it was depression or reluctance.
Ever since the "miracle" appeared on the first day of the Day of Blessing, Sylvia suddenly became the focus of the whole Dahir City — the miracle of the Moon Goddess!
This was definitely not an ordinary title. In history, every person who could receive this honor was a hero of the elves, including General Greenwell who rode on a unicorn. Back then, such a scene also appeared in the military camp.
Although Sylvia had just reached adulthood, this miracle could not stop the believers of the Moon Goddess from worshiping her. Although the elves were peaceful, there were also some "fanatics" among the elves. They strictly followed the will of the Moon Goddess and worshiped this "chosen" elf!
Many believers had come to the temple to worship Sylvia. Some even kissed the corner of Sylvia's skirt and were so happy that they shed tears of gratitude. This situation made Sylvia a little overwhelmed, but she could not refuse. The spirit of the Moon Goddess was focused on the word "dedication". As one of the believers, Sylvia was duty-bound to become the "showpiece" of the temple.
Although it was not very nice to say it, Sylvia really felt that way. But today, her father's sudden words still hit her heart like a sledgehammer!
Serve the goddess?
Could it be that I have to meditate all day like my mother in the temple?
Although she did not think much about her mother's work, her only dissatisfaction was that she could not see her mother often. But now that her father suddenly told her that she also had to serve the goddess in the temple, she suddenly realized what this job meant!
No freedom!
Serving the goddess meant that she could not step out of the temple!
What about the others?
What about the mercenary groups?
Noda … Daugen … Salia … and Odoray Territory … What about them?
Could it be that he was going to cut off all relations with them forever?!
"There is no other way. This is … the decision of the temple, and also your mother's decision …"
"Mother's decision?
Why?
Am I going to be stuck in the temple like my mother for the rest of my life? "
Sylvia's voice trembled slightly — this was simply torture!
Nothing was more painful than not being able to see the person you loved.
"The decision of the temple, I … can't do anything about it."
Elder Wendell sighed heavily, and his usually imposing face had a trace of loneliness. After all, it was not something to be happy about that his wife and daughter were imprisoned in the temple. But since the birth of the elves, the divine power had always been higher than the monarchical power. Even today's Council of Elders could not go beyond the special order of the temple … Because the temple hardly issued any instructions or orders, but once it was issued, all elves had to obey it.
"For life?"
Sylvia asked the last question in despair.
"The temple did not say. It just said that you have to serve the goddess."
Sylvia did not know whether to be happy or sad after listening. She could not afford to play word games, but she needed to do something before going to the temple.
"I'll … write him a letter."
In the end, she did not dare to make any excessive demands. Sylvia sighed, and her face darkened a lot.
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Compared to Saint-Rames, which was plagued by the war of the undead, the entire Elven Empire was unusually quiet, and there was no sign of the undead invasion.
Last year, Karo City was attacked, but this year, the undead seemed to have quieted down, and there was no sign of them in the forest. But all this did not make the elves relax. On the contrary, the elves, who were watching the fire from the other side, had sent a friendly signal to the Empire of Saint Reims that they could support the Empire of Saint Reims at any time. But it seemed that there was no crisis at the moment … Or, on the surface, it seemed that the unilateral attack of the undead could not have too much impact on this powerful human empire.
The Day of Blessing would last for a month. At this moment, the elves were still in a festive state. At the same time, the central temple of Dashiell announced that Sylvia Silvermoon was the new priestess of the temple. This was the first time in the past 50 years that the temple had announced a new priestess to serve the goddess. For the common people, this news was not shocking, but for the high-level council, it seemed that this was a significant move by the temple.
The status of the clergy was quite high, and the temple had never chosen a priestess easily. The main reason why Sylvia was chosen as a priestess when she had just reached adulthood was self-explanatory. But this was the first time that the temple suddenly announced this matter to the entire Elven Empire.
This seemed to indicate something, but even the elders of the Elder Council could not guess the real intention of the temple. Because the decision was not only made by Sylvia's mother, but also by the will of the Moon Goddess, Aranen!