Why must the devil be Defeated?
Chapter 528 - 496 "What will happen next?"_2

Chapter 528: 496 "What will happen next?"_2

"(Has this child also walked the same path as those unfortunate clansmen?)" Sophie felt her heart ache.

But this was the destiny of an elf who falls in love, and Sophie could say nothing about it, only maintain her silence.

However, Merica’s desperate demeanor did stir some memories in Sophie.

Memories of the hero who had once pursued her.

Everyone knew that, as a hero and the strongest of all heroes, Mithra was not as weak as Ai Yi had said.

He had a strong sense of justice and was very decisive, always acting swiftly and decisively, constantly running across battlefields and every corner of the continent for a world unrelated to him, without ever taking a pause in his life.

Furthermore, with his formidable power, handsome appearance, and special status, the hero was undoubtedly many a young girl’s prince charming.

However, faced with such pursuit, Sophie did not hesitate to refuse him.

Not for any reason other than her clear understanding that an elf’s love never ends well.

Especially for her, being royalty among the elves, she had an extra sense of duty and obligation, which strictly forbade her from falling in love.

An elf’s love is pure and sacred.

For this love with no future, they are willing to sacrifice everything, including their lives.

Thinking of that consequence, Sophie felt that she certainly could not bear it.

Not that she wouldn’t do it.

On the contrary, she was afraid she would, thereby endangering the survival of the Elf Clan.

She certainly did not wish one day, for the so-called love, to abandon the Elf Clan—or even sacrifice the Elf Clan—to devote herself wholeheartedly to the other party.

Therefore, from the very beginning Sophie had closed off her heart, not allowing herself the chance to fall in love with someone else.

Even when faced with Hero Mithra, Sophie did the same, reining in her behavior from the start, avoiding too much contact with him, lest she develop any worldly desires.

In summary, Sophie’s wariness towards males of alien races was, in fact, much stronger than that of anyone else in the Elf Clan.

But Sophie hid it well, never showing it, always greeted alien males with a smile, yet always keeping a certain distance and barrier.

This included her interactions with the Hero as well.

Perhaps, even Ai Yi didn’t know that, actually, Mithra was not the first hero to pursue Sophie.

Having lived for thousands of years, Sophie had met several heroes and received their advances.

Even the Founding Brave, who established the Ragna Empire, had pursued Sophie.

Among the Elf Clan, known for their outstanding appearance, the Elf Royal Family’s looks surpassed all other clansmen, even comparable to the Goddess, so it was only natural that the Elf Queen would attract suitors.

However, Sophie never accepted any of them.

No matter how excellent or exceptional they were.

The reason was simply that she did not dare.

She did not dare to let herself fall into emotions, to end up like those clansmen who faced tragic love, giving everything and ultimately gaining nothing.

"Whew..."

Sophie let out a sigh, composed herself, and then shook her head at Merica.

"It’s all right, Merica, I’ve got it," Sophie said softly, "You can get up now."

"Then..." Merica didn’t comply immediately but looked rather nervously at Sophie.

Seeing this, Sophie couldn’t help but smile.

"I’ve already said, Lord Beizut is a guest we should welcome," Sophie said to Merica with an amused smile, "We won’t drive him away, so you can rest assured."

Upon hearing this, Merica finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Shane had been watching Merica the whole time, feeling equally complicated.

He suddenly realized that he might have underestimated this girl’s feelings for him.

It was no longer something that could be described by a mere "given in vain," but had reached a level of extreme "silliness."

And Shane was not the only one with this thought.

"Really silly..."

Luoqi muttered to herself from the side, but her eyes softened somewhat as she looked at Merica.

Ai Yi also glanced at Merica covertly, seemingly in agreement.

But, conversely, both girls glared fiercely at Shane.

Shane just felt two sharp gazes stabbing into his back, which made him quite uneasy.

Fortunately, Sophie saved him.

"So, everyone, please enter the Elf Country."

Sophie smiled at Shane and the others while addressing Carol on the side.

"Give these guests the highest scale of treatment, attend to them well, there must be no more rudeness, understand?"

Upon hearing Sophie’s words, Carol bowed her head in acknowledgment.

"We will take our leave now." Sophie then bowed slightly, saying, "For any discourtesy, I ask for your forgiveness."

With those words, the surroundings of Sophie once again surged with emerald brilliance.

Behind her, the silent Leiya and Nia also raised their magic wands, causing leaves and flower petals to swirl up, wrapping around the glow of green light.

The next second, against the backdrop of leaves and petals, the brilliance shot up into the sky, flying deep into the heart of Elf Country.

Carol then led the Elf Corps to Shane and the others.

"Please follow me, distinguished guests."

Carol said this sternly.

Luoqi, Ai Yi, Lilith, Lasha, and Merica all cast their gazes on Shane.

Shane pursed his lips, feeling somewhat uninspired.

With things turning out this way, he really didn’t feel much like entering Elf Country anymore.

However, since Sophie had kindly urged them, and Merica had also gone to such lengths, Shane couldn’t just walk away without it seeming somewhat improper.

Therefore, Shane could only speak with a lack of enthusiasm.

"Let’s go."

Hearing his word, everyone nodded in succession.

Carol also took a deep look at him then, without saying anything more, led all of the Elf Corps as if truly escorting esteemed guests, taking them in.

Around them, the fairies and butterflies then emerged from behind each Light Tree.

However, the fairies, who were either looking at the departing group or specifically at Shane in the crowd, after a bout of commotion, eventually couldn’t hold back, and, flapping their small wings, quietly followed.

From this scene, it was apparent that some of Carol’s concerns were not entirely unfounded.

These fairies, not yet possessing Spiritual Wisdom to become elves, were indeed attracted to the Qi and Magic Power emanating from Shane, now gathering towards him like moths to a flame.

In such a situation, no one noticed a faint voice arising from the depths of nature, where no one could peer.

"What will happen next?"

The Goddess, who had been observing all of this, seemed to have already anticipated.

Anticipated what would happen next.

...

"Thump—thump—thump—thump—"

In the magical forest, a series of heavy footsteps echoed incessantly.

It was the sound of You Lin’s footsteps.

You Lin marched with heavy steps behind Shane’s group and all the members of the Elf Corps, scaring away numerous fairies and fantasy creatures along the way, appearing utterly out of place here as if an evil dragon had mistakenly trespassed into heaven, very much unwelcome.

Carol frowned deeply and finally couldn’t help but say,

"Are you going to bring this dragon in as well?"

It seemed that Carol did not wish to see You Lin, such a fierce Demon, enter Elf Country.

You Lin felt very annoyed by this but dared not roar out in anger.

If he roared again, he probably would have been scolded.

Yet, Shane glanced at Carol.

"Can’t a Demon enter Elf Country?" Shane said calmly, "You wouldn’t be thinking of taking action to drive someone away again, would you?"

Carol said no more.

After all, Shane’s attitude was quite clear; he was not inclined to act according to her wishes.