If Stella could see it, how could the Elf King not see it?

But the Elf King always showed mercy to fairies and elves.

Besides, Anthony didn't really die, and apart from attending the gathering, Anna didn't do anything else that would kill anyone else, so the gods still favored her.

Therefore, after careful consideration, the Elf King said, "Since you are one of the best in the fairy guard, I will send you to guard the Dark Forest for the next five hundred years. Are you willing?"

“I do,” Anna agreed without hesitation.

Although Anna was not of Dark Elf origin, and it would be very difficult for her to be stationed in the Dark Forest, the Elf King was willing to use this as punishment for her, and even found a reason to praise her, which was already very lenient towards her.

The Elf King nodded and had Garcia see her out.

"What," the Elf King looked at Stella, who hadn't spoken, "do you think my punishment was too lenient?"

Stella shook her head: "The king is merciful."

“No, I’m not that merciful,” the Elf King said to Stella, glancing in the direction Anna had left. “You’re too young to understand what the Dark Forest is like.”

"The dark forest is perpetually shrouded in darkness, and apart from a very few animals, it is only accompanied by the sounds of wind and water."

"If she persists for five hundred years, the clan will still entrust her with important responsibilities when she returns."

"If she is assimilated into the Dark Forest, exiles herself, or becomes one of the rebels again, Death will mercilessly reap her life."

“But that was her own choice,” Stella flew to the Elf King and gently rubbed her fingers against his. “This is the opportunity the King gave her; it remains to be seen whether she can seize it.”

After leaving the Elf Palace, Damian approached her: "Stella, I just saw Anna. It seems like she was led away by Garcia?"

Stella nodded and told him about the king's treatment of Anna.

Damian nodded: "I see. Then when I grow up, I might be able to tell you about what happened to her later."

"Hmm?" Stella didn't quite understand.

Damian said in a matter-of-fact tone, "It is the mission of the dark elves to guard the dark forest, and I, as a dark elf, am no exception."

"Stella, haven't you noticed that there are no other dark elves in the Elf Forest besides me?"

“I thought it was because dark elves are relatively rare,” Stella said, falling into Damian’s hair, feeling a little reluctant to let go.

Damian's ears twitched; he was enjoying Stella's closeness.

“It’s true that I’m rare, but it can’t be that I’m the only dark elf for tens of thousands of years.”

"Once I go to the Dark Forest, I definitely won't be able to travel outside often, and I might not even be able to attend the 100-day celebration."

Damian then feigned a disappointed look: "Stella, I'll miss you."

“I’ll miss you too,” Stella said, snuggling up to Damian’s shoulder. “I’ll come to see you often from now on.”

Damian paused for a moment: "No need for that. The Dark Forest is too dangerous. Stella, you should wait for me to come back to see you in the Elf Forest."

The two of them were being all lovey-dovey, which made Lucas, who had come looking for them, a little unhappy.

"What are you doing?" Lucas asked, looking aggrieved. "Why are you secretly sticking on each other behind my back!"

Lucas's sudden appearance froze Stella and Damian at the same time.

Because of Anthony's matter, Stella and Damian acted together. Lucas was busy writing those days and didn't go out much. Now that he had come to their door, they inevitably felt a little guilty.

Lucas was the type to take advantage of others' kindness. After realizing this, he took advantage of their guilt and wanted them to treat him better.

But his biggest achievement is the notebook he just finished writing, and neither Stella nor Damian would simply praise it.

After all, they were worried that if they didn't keep an eye on him, Lucas would become love-struck and only know how to celebrate perfect love.

At that time, besides Lucas's guide, the two of them will definitely be the most unlucky.

The three of them started arguing, and the door to Robert's studio slammed shut behind them, demonstrating the studio owner's unwelcoming attitude.

Life among the elves returned to normal, and Stella and her classmates' classes became more structured.

That day, Stella had just returned from school and hadn't even had a chance to properly tell the Elf King about the interesting things that had happened when she heard that Anthony had come to see the king.

Upon entering, Anthony immediately requested of the king, "Your Majesty, I wish to be stationed in the Dark Forest."

The request came so suddenly that even Garcia, who had brought him in, was taken aback.

The Elf King, however, showed a hint of understanding: "You are not suitable to be stationed in the Dark Forest."

“My lord, I’m sure I can do it,” Anthony said anxiously. “I’m also an outstanding graduate of the Fairy Academy, so I’m definitely no worse than Anna.”

Stella seemed to understand something: "You want to go and keep Anna company because she's in the Dark Forest?"

Anthony blushed instantly, but still managed to answer generously despite his embarrassment: "Yes, Anna is actually very afraid of the dark and being alone, so I want to be with her."

Garcia couldn't help but interject, "Do you know why Anna was sent by the king to guard the Dark Forest for five hundred years?"

“Although the elders didn’t tell me, I have a rough idea,” Anthony said. “The curse I was under and my amnesia are probably related to Anna.”

He was certain of his feelings, then laughed, "Actually, I probably guessed it was her before I lost my memory."

"Although she took my diary, this time I wrote a special letter and hid it in one of the gifts she gave me."

He said smugly, "When I saw that letter, I understood everything."

"I don't blame her; she was also bewitched by humans."

Stella moved her lips, unsure of what to say for a moment.

The Elf King asked, "Have all the fairy elders rejected you?"

Anthony scratched his head: "Yes, that's why I thought of coming to ask the king for help."

"Your Majesty, I will not regret it."

The Elf King was silent for a moment, then looked at Garcia: "Send him there. If he regrets it, he can be transferred back at any time."

“Thank you, Your Majesty,” Anthony’s eyes lit up, and he bowed again, performing a solemn salute. “I will certainly do my duty in the Dark Forest and will not be able to bear it and run back early.”

After Anthony left, Stella said, "It's a good thing Lucas wasn't here."

The Elf King clearly understood her point and smiled helplessly: "You have done enough. If Lucas still cannot change anything, then this is his fate."

When the word "destiny" was mentioned, the Elf King's eyes became exceptionally deep, as if he had mentioned something extraordinary.

Stella's heart skipped a beat, and she retorted, "Didn't the King say before that the trajectories of stars can also shift?"

"I think that so-called destiny, like the trajectory of stars, should be something that can be changed."

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