United with the Elves, the Mermen are also one of the two most powerful non-human races on the continent. They rule over the Moonlit Isles, a land of magical gemstones. Both the islands and the surrounding sea of the Moonlit Isles are their territories.Their inherently fierce and bloodthirsty nature makes anyone hesitant to trespass even a little into their domain, as doing so might result in being torn into pieces. Fortunately, they confine their rule to their own land and punish those who enter without approval. They have no intentions of invading elsewhere.If they harbored ambitions to dominate the entire mainland, it would be a significant concern for humanity, even more so than the Beastfolk tribe. As their name suggests, they have a humanoid upper body and a fish tail lower body.According to records, their appearance is as beautiful as the Elves. The race is in constant conflict with humans, aspiring to claim vast human territories for themselves, the Beastfolk tribe.
Arthur held a silver-colored leaf, but he didn't cut it down. They followed the trail that the two other wizard teams had taken and entered the vast Silverwood forest. Fortunately, the ground still had a brown hue, and the grass remained green. If everything had the same color as the leaves on those tall trees, Arthur might have felt blinded by the snow. However, he could still perceive significant changes in this place.The trees became larger and more majestic, and in some places, the grass also grew taller, lush green, and incredibly vibrant. The trees and grass here truly symbolize life. Arthur could even see mushroom trees as tall as half a person, with a pearly white color, looking incredibly beautiful. However, what was worth noting was the absence of any animals moving within Silverwood.Although there were very few animals in this area before, if there were any, they were large and powerful creatures. However, they walked for a long distance without hearing any sounds
Outside, the Beastfolk were joyfully celebrating, and the campfire had been lit early to prepare for the night's feast. It was unclear what musical instruments they were playing, but the echoing sounds resonated throughout the forest. Bits of earth fell onto the underground prison, vividly expressing their brutality and the non-human strength.Inside the prison, Arthur suddenly opened his eyes, and his amber-colored eyes seemed to glow faintly in the darkness. Countless patterns swirled inside, disappearing quickly as if everything were just illusions. It was as if he could sense something.Zero remained calm, making a slight move with his hand, and the larger-than-normal ropes binding them immediately snapped into pieces. However, they didn't move until instructed by Arthur.The Beastfolk were truly arrogant, not leaving any of their kind behind to guard the prison. Apparently, they were confident that even if these humans managed to escape, they would quickly be captured again
The eyes of the beastfolk clearly met with Arthur's gaze. Arthur raised his eyebrows; beneath the fabric covering his face, he likely wore a smirk.The enraged beastfolk roared, "Arrogant humans, I warned you to stay put and not cause trouble!"Despite the loud proclamation, there was more disdain and amusement than anger in his eyes. The beastfolk showed no signs of calling for reinforcements, indicating his confidence in his own abilities. In his eyes, these humans were truly insignificant.He wanted to play a game of chase and catch right now! Licking his lips, he chuckled, "It's your own doing."He felt that these humans wanted to escape, so inadvertently losing one wouldn't be a big issue. The leader surely wouldn't bother with him!The human in front of him seemed particularly appetizing, so the fox-like beastfolk leaped without hesitation.In an instant, his body grew tremendously, tearing apart his meager, worn clothing. Wild fur sprouted all over his body, and his face
The beastfolk seemed to have realized the presence of Arthur and the others. Leonhard turned to look at them and roared, prompting other beastfolk to quickly turn and attack Arthur and the group.Riert, standing on the side, raised an eyebrow and muttered, "Aucris?"The next scene seemed to provide Riert with the answer. The figure in the black cloak led the charge, moving like a lightning bolt towards them and attacking the colossal lion beast.Under the force of Arthur's power, Leonhard was pushed back. Roaring loudly, he lunged toward Arthur, his mouth gaping as if about to swallow Arthur whole.Arthur quickly dodged. At the same time, Riert suddenly spoke aloud, "Normal magic can't hurt him!"Arthur paid no attention. He just hovered in place, and a large magical circle appeared in front of him. Energy gathered at the center of the circle and shot out like a bullet, piercing through Leonhard's heart, creating an immensely large hole!The giant lion's eyes widened, seemingly
The mother tree rapidly grew, quickly covering a vast expanse of the sky, and the ground began to undergo transformations. The Riert group hadn't reacted yet when they heard Aucris's commanding voice: "Fly into the sky!"Fortunately, those who had arrived here, including him, were all mages, so at least they could fly into the air. Instinctively, the group immediately followed Aucris's command.At this moment, the changes beneath the ground became even more evident. Countless branches seemed to fall, forming a nest – undoubtedly the homes of the Elves. Moreover, these tree-like structures began to move, creating an unparalleled arrangement.A broad path appeared, and vibrant flowers seemingly sprouted from nowhere, covering the ground and filling the sky with a riot of colors.At this moment, the Elves suddenly opened their eyes in their homes after a sleep lasting hundreds of millions of years. Following their most primitive instincts, they flew out of their houses and quickly g
Richard spoke rather sternly, visibly angered by the fact that the beastfolk had encroached on the Elf territory and killed Elves while the entire Elf tribe was still awakening. He received nods of agreement from other elders.A solemn elder said, "We love peace, but that is under the condition that other tribes do not violate our boundaries. Currently, the beastfolk need to pay for what they've done!"Eager eyes turned towards the Elf Queen.On her face, there was little emotion. She spoke in a deep voice, "The beastfolk have challenged us, and we will, of course, respond to this challenge. Give us two days to organize our forces and advance to the beastfolk territory. At the very least, we need to exterminate all the beastfolk in Leonhard's village."Leonhard, a bold lion-like beastfolk, led the rebellion in Silverwood while the Elves were still awakening. The Elf Queen, cold and decisive, made it clear that the entire village must bear the consequences of the Elf tribe's wrath.
Arthur's words not only astonished the Elf and beastfolk clans but also left Riert on the sidelines wide-eyed. Although the beastfolk had shown them a lack of respect, was it necessary to advance so hastily? Declarations of war without any negotiations?It had to be said that Aucris's actions and words were unpredictable. Riert restrained himself from reminding Aucris a bit, considering the presence of the beastfolk. It wasn't the right time to speak up. Moreover, Aucris held half of humanity's power, ensuring he wouldn't go too far.Thinking so, Riert remained calm for the time being.Maroon, however, expressed amazement for a moment before bursting into laughter without any semblance of politeness. Not only he but also the beastfolk behind him did the same."Ha ha ha, puny humans, do you even know what you're talking about? In the past, humans didn't even dare to whimper in front of the beastfolk! Do you think your little strength can challenge the beastfolk?"Arthur laughed, p