We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 250 "Can you touch me more?"

No one present expected that the situation would take such a turn.

The princes and princesses of the Kingdom of Turin, in particular, stared wide-eyed at the scene in disbelief.

They were the highest-ranking people here, and the focus of everyone's attention.

In their minds, out of respect for the Kingdom of Turin, they were the most likely to have a conversation with the Elf Queen.

But at this moment, the Elf Queen didn't say a word to them at all, instead embracing an unidentified man in black robes!

Moreover, judging from her expression, the other person was clearly someone extremely important to her.

"This is the first time I've ever seen the Empress show such an expression..."

"Who exactly is that man in black robes?"

"He and Edward seem to have a close relationship?"

As more and more eyes turned to them from all around, the voices of discussion grew louder and louder.

The Elf Queen, or rather Lyra, smiled slightly and said to Shane.

"I'll take you to a good place."

next moment.

A magnificent magic circle appeared beneath their feet.

Immediately, the two figures disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Your Majesty the Empress?!"

The elven guards beside the steam locomotive immediately turned pale.

Their beloved Empress has actually run off with someone else?

Tomorrow will be the day of his official coronation!
What if something unexpected happens?

Fortunately, at this moment, a head maid who had known Lyra for many years spoke up: "Don't panic."

“I know where Her Majesty the Queen has gone.”

"Moreover, the Queen is absolutely safe in the City of Giant Trees."

Hearing the head maid's words, the guards finally calmed down.

The head maid looked at the spot where Lyra had left, shook her head, and muttered to herself.

"I thought that after so many years, this little girl would have calmed down, but I didn't expect her nature to still be so unruly."

"You're the only candidate for empress, couldn't you have met with him privately? Why did you have to do it in public..."

Despite her grumbling, the head maid still began to help her deal with the aftermath of the matter.

In the crowd, the second prince glanced at Edward with an ambiguous look in his eyes.

If the man in black robes was Edward's companion, wouldn't that mean that Edward might be able to get the Elven race as a powerful backer?
This was clearly not good news for him, who was also an heir.

The most interesting expression on the field was that of Xi Mei, who had previously made some outrageous remarks.

Even if he were dull-witted and reckless, he could still see—

The black-robed man, whom he also belittled, clearly had a very close relationship with the Elf Queen.

And what would happen if he offended the Elf Queen in the City of Giant Trees? Ximei could easily guess.
His face was pale, his body trembled slightly, and he looked at Edward with difficulty.

It's like a drowning person seeing their last straw...

……

……

the other side.

After the teleportation array was activated, Xia En's vision blurred.

A blinding ray of sunlight came into view.

Xia En looked around and found that the sky above was a clear blue, with hazy clouds swirling around him, creating a magnificent view of the vast sky and boundless clouds.

Beneath his feet lay a dense canopy of trees, with birds nesting among the branches.

"here it is……"

"We are now standing on the canopy of the Mother Tree of Elves."

Leila spoke up beside him, her beautiful eyes fixed on him.

Only then did Shane have time to carefully examine Lyra in front of him.

Compared to the last time we met, Leila's appearance and demeanor have changed quite a bit.

She looked much more mature.

She went from being a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl to a young woman around twenty years old.

This did not diminish her charm; on the contrary, it was like an unripe fruit gradually ripening, adding to her captivating allure.

When Shane first met Lyra, he was stunned by her beauty.

Now, she truly possesses a beauty that could topple kingdoms.

In terms of temperament, Leila has also changed from being innocent and carefree to being calm and serene.

Her magnificent elven gown also subtly added a touch of authority to her.

Upon closer inspection, it became clear that Lyra's aura was extremely profound and powerful, at least at the sixth rank or higher, two ranks higher than Xia En.

Xia En was somewhat dazed.

Yes, the current Laila is no longer the pitiful girl ostracized by her own kind.

It is the Elf Queen who is about to be crowned as emperor!
The figure in my memory gradually overlapped with the woman in front of me.

Xia En murmured with emotion, "Laila, you've changed a lot."

Hearing this, Leila said quietly, "Do you know how long it has been since we parted ways?"

"how long?"

"a hundred years."

Lyra said softly, "A full one hundred and five years!"

"It's a good thing I'm an immortal being, otherwise I would have been too old to show my face to anyone by now."

Xia En was deeply shaken.

One hundred years!

For ordinary people, this is a time longer than a lifetime.

Even if Lyra is an elf, a long-lived species, a hundred years is not a short time.

No wonder Leila has changed so much.

"call……"

Just as Shane had this thought, he heard Leila exhale a long breath, unbutton the top two buttons of her clothes, and lie down on the tree canopy without any ladylike demeanor.

"Finally, I can relax for a while."

"You have no idea how tight this dress is, and you also have to be careful to maintain the demeanor of an empress at all times."

"Just walking around the city can exhaust a person!"

Leila stretched and relaxed, complaining to Shane in an annoyed tone, "If I had known it would be this troublesome, I wouldn't have become an empress!"

Xia En was slightly taken aback.

He suddenly remembered that Lyra was originally a free-spirited elf, and she had almost been buried alive in his research lab.

At this moment, her childish, temperamental demeanor revealed a hint of her past self.

It made Xia En feel a sense of warmth and familiarity.

Perhaps that calm and composed demeanor was a disguise she had to put on, a requirement of her identity as empress.

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

She only shows this languid demeanor in front of people she truly trusts.

However, Xia En glanced at it twice and didn't dare to look any longer.

Lyra's appearance has matured, and her body has developed well, making her incomparable to the flat-chested girl she used to be.

Looking down from above, one's gaze is easily drawn to the white fabric of the neckline.

Shaun simply lay down next to Leila, looked up at the blue sky and white clouds, and asked softly.

"How did you end up in this city?" "I left Emerald Isle after the Wrath of God and have been traveling across the continent."

"On one hand, I want to find you; on the other hand, I want to find a way to resolve the crisis of the Elven race."

Leila spoke calmly and slowly recounted her experiences over the past century.

"I have been to many kingdoms and seen all kinds of people and races."

"Finally, I realized that I alone could not solve the disaster you told me about."

"Even the entire elven race's strength isn't enough!"

"To survive the world-ending flood, we must gather the resources, strength, and wisdom of all the kingdoms and races in the world!"

Her tone remained calm, yet it revealed a firm resolve.

"That's why I came to the City of Giant Trees to become a candidate for Empress."

"And this international conference was held under my impetus."

Hearing these words, Xia En was moved once again.

A century has passed, and Leila has grown in far too much.

These words alone are not something an ordinary person could say.

Clearly, Lyra and Pirate King Augustine chose to go down different paths.

Augustine continuously increases his power, attempting to defeat the [Foul Fate] with his personal might and banish it from this world.

Lyra, on the other hand, pinned her hopes on the power of the collective, wanting to unite all the intelligent races in the world to fight against the enemy.

If it really happens, Lyra's chances of success are significantly greater than Augustine's.

only……

Uniting the power of the entire world is an almost impossible task.

Different kingdoms and races naturally have different conflicts, whether it be deep-seated hatred or barriers between civilizations.

Take elves, for example. Even if they don't say it outright, they probably still have a sense of superiority over humans deep down.

Moreover, even if Leila foretold the coming flood,

How many people will choose to believe it?
To demand the resources and people of other kingdoms without any evidence or justification would only be considered an act of aggression.

Even if the elves are the most powerful race in the world right now, the outcome will not change.

Ultimately, humans are creatures driven by self-interest.

If Lyra were to act in a way that infringes upon the interests of other kingdoms, it would naturally provoke widespread anger.

This is why Shane is somewhat pessimistic about Lyra's plans.

"Don't worry, I'm not that naive. I don't want to bind other kingdoms and the elves together with just one World Conference."

Lyra turned her head and winked slyly at Shane.

"I just want to establish a foundation for cooperation among countries, first forming a relatively loose organization."

"What do you think of the name 'Federation'?"

"A union of city-states seems quite suitable!"

Xia En's heart skipped a beat.

However, upon further reflection, he realized that the Federation Laila mentioned had absolutely no connection to the Seven Seas Federation of later generations.

It just so happens that we have the same name.

Xia En relaxed and smiled, "That's definitely possible."

"However, we should not be too hasty in establishing the Federation, otherwise it may backfire."

Shane realized that Leila wouldn't change her mind, so she didn't try to persuade her to give up, but instead hoped that she wouldn't rush things.

Otherwise, the elves would face a united boycott from other kingdoms before the great flood even arrives.

"I'm actually a little anxious."

Suddenly, Leila sat up halfway, wrapped her hands around her knees, straightened her body, and murmured.

"After all, I don't know when those disasters will actually happen."

"What if disaster strikes before we're ready?"

“I dare not tell these secrets to others, for fear of shaking people’s hearts and attracting the attention of evil gods.”

Her voice carried a deep-seated unease.

Xia En felt even more pity for him.

Ultimately, according to the age of elves, Lyra is still just a young girl.

But she had to carry such a heavy secret, and there was no one she could confide in. The pressure she felt inside was unimaginable.

Xia En suddenly felt a little regretful.

Would it have been better if he hadn't told Lyra these secrets back then?
As if sensing his thoughts, Leila shook her head and said earnestly, "I have never regretted it."

"I am so glad that I met you, and that I know that disaster is approaching."

"It's much better than those of our people who perished in the Wrath of God without knowing anything."

As she spoke, Leila pushed aside the leaves around her and stared blankly down below.

"This city is so beautiful."

Looking down, Shane saw the entirety of the "City of Giant Trees" through the sparse branches.

The bustling crowds and lively chatter created a vibrant and genuine sense of life that permeated every corner of the city.

Looking down at the city from such a high vantage point offers a unique kind of beauty.

The lofty, corrupt, and filthy outer gods cannot appreciate the beauty of life, nor can they see the hope in people's hearts.

Leila smiled at Shane and said, "This is my city."

“These are my people.”

Her smile carried the pride of a young girl.

It was through her efforts that the city was transformed into what it is today, and it was she who changed the conservative customs of the elves.

She certainly has the right to be proud.

Without any apparent reason, Shane reached out and gently patted Lyra's head, praising her.

"Yes, you did very well."

Put yourself in Leila's shoes; you could never have done any better.

However, as soon as he made the move, Shane regretted it.

Lyra is now about to become empress, so isn't patting her head a bit of an insult to the empress's dignity?

But to his surprise, after a slight pause, Leila's eyes reddened, and she nuzzled Xia En's palm with the top of her head, whispering something.

"Can you touch me more?"

Shane's expression was a little strange, but he still tried his best to meet Lyra's needs.

If the elves of the City of Giant Trees were to see their queen with such an expression, they would be utterly astonished.

While enjoying the caress, Leila said, "By the way, I've told you about my experiences, so you should tell me what's happened to you lately, right?"

Shaen naturally did not refuse the request and began to explain what he had experienced after leaving Emerald Island.

This includes his encounter with Augustine during the ascension ceremony and his coronation as king.

This also includes the adventure on Sand Island and the truth behind the Norwich Treasure.

Lyra couldn't help but sigh, "I've heard of the name Augustine, the Pirate King, many times."

"Hearing you say that, you really are a remarkable person."

"It's a pity that the City of Giant Trees is located inland, so we can't invite him to participate."

"Moreover, you actually obtained a secret realm! This is no ordinary gain."

The two chatted without saying a word.

The words were plain and simple, yet they inexplicably made people happy, making them feel that every word was profound and made their hearts flutter.

Time also slowly passed in this process.

Gradually, night fell.

(End of this chapter)