It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

"Although elves possess stronger physiques than you humans, they consume fewer calories to move. We don't have many demands for food, so we don't usually have any particularly famous dishes. Most elves don't have any major taste buds, but some elves who love gourmet food will explore some."

Of course, whether the developed product will be delicious or not is not certain.

"So, since we don't have any special sense of taste, our food will naturally tend to be more practical. In food, these two words mean convenient to eat, fast to eat, and high in calories."

As Mephistopheles narrated, a subtle feeling slowly surged into Bai Lin's heart. Looking at Bai Lin's expression, Mephistopheles smiled faintly, a rare occurrence, and opened the box.

"Don't worry, it's different from the dry food you humans usually eat. At least it's not difficult to swallow, and it definitely won't taste bad."

A freezing mist emanated from the edge of the box's lid, and within the box, several small balls that looked like colorful balls were prominently displayed. The colors were quite vibrant, making them feel more like dessert than a proper meal.

All the elves took one in their hands, and Mephistopheles pushed the box in front of Bai Lin, indicating that she should take one as well.

Bai Lin didn't hesitate and grabbed one directly. The dumpling didn't feel too cold to the touch, and was even slightly warm, which surprised her. She hadn't anticipated this farewell dinner would take place in this manner.

Chapter 636 Traveler's Bread

After taking a light bite, Bai Lin felt a not-too-sticky sensation, which blossomed from the tip of her tongue. A slightly fruity sweetness, along with a warm current, exploded in Bai Lin's mouth. A feeling of vitality instantly spread throughout her body, a feeling of relaxation that made her feel very refreshing.

The texture was soft, more like a traditional cake than some Asian pastries. And the effect was really quick. After just one bite, she felt a faint sense of fullness.

"...seems quite impressive."

Although food should not be described with the word "awesome", this little dumpling in front of me is indeed worthy of these two words.

Bai Lin commented like this, while Anna turned sideways and replied to Bai Lin, who looked quite shocked.

"After all, we elves are a traveling race. Sometimes, when we travel to places where food is not readily available to us, we need to use up this kind of food reserve. Sometimes, when the elves are concentrating on something and are too lazy to eat, they will choose this food. It only takes a few bites to satisfy a day's hunger."

"It is the most common food eaten by elves and a good companion for those on the road. Therefore, it also has a fitting name, Traveler's Bread."

Anna's tone was filled with praise for the food in her hand. She took out a cup from somewhere, filled it with water from the pond in front of her, and put it in Bai Lin's hand, saying,

"Although few elves are incapable of water-making magic, the springs along the way are the most suitable ingredients for this traveler's bread. They can also replace some of the local flavors. After all, not all specialty foods can be appreciated by everyone."

"When we come to the Elf Forest, we are the hosts and you are the guest. You are the traveler, and this is also a good place to take Qingquan's place."

Bai Lin, who originally thought Anna's words were quite right, suddenly became alert to this sentence. She looked at Anna cautiously and said,

"There are pools of water everywhere in your Elf Forest. I see many of you stepping directly into them. Don't try to trick me into drinking your footbath water."

Bai Lin's expression and the subconscious shrinking of his body made him look like a frightened kitten, which made everyone sitting around burst into laughter. Phoenix, who was next to Mephistopheles, couldn't help but say,

"Don't worry, at least this pool of water has definitely never been stepped on. Besides, the bodies of elves are pure and never polluted by dirt. If someone stepped on it, it's fine. There's no need to make such a fuss."

After hearing what Phoenix said, Bai Lin's solemn expression did not disappear at all. Instead, he cast a doubtful look over there, obviously not trusting her words. This also made Phoenix a little annoyed. She turned her head away and didn't bother to pay attention to Bai Lin anymore. At this moment, Kanena poked his head out and said to her,

"My dear sister, just drink it, it's really okay. If someone tricks you into drinking those bastards' foot washing water, I will definitely punch them twice!"

Seeing everyone's reaction, Bai Lin took a deep breath, took the cup from Anna, and poured the liquid directly down his throat. Compared to the traveler's bread, this cup of lake water didn't give Bai Lin much of a special feeling. It was cool and refreshing, not much different from ordinary cold water. The only special thing was the slight sense of weight that this lake water, close to the earth, brought with it, which belonged to life.

“It does feel good.”

Bai Lin immediately commented, and the people around him withdrew their expectant gazes, nodded with satisfaction, and returned to their seats.

The dinner wasn't as long as the celebration banquet Bai Lin had experienced a few days ago. It was over very quickly. Soon, the dumplings in her hand were gone, and Bai Lin was full. She leaned her hands on the ground and stared at the woods in front of her, lost in thought.

After a long day of travel, most workers would return home to relax and unwind. Travelers, on the other hand, would sit by the campfire and enjoy a moment of rest. Even amidst the satiating meal, there was a sense of melancholy and loneliness.

Bai Lin's life hadn't been easy lately. Traveling in alien lands, she wasn't always on safe paths, often encountering numerous monsters, just as she had in the mountains of Camitlan. Considering she was traveling with someone, Bai Lin had chosen a relatively conservative route, but injuries were still common, though she hadn't died.

Weary, her body still felt weary, but this was her only choice. As the Chosen One, truly immortal, she had resigned herself to her fate, a destiny that would inevitably lead to loneliness.

However, sometimes I still think, how nice it would be if someone could help me...

"What are you thinking about, Holy Son?"

Anna's voice rang out from Bai Lin's ears, interrupting her thoughts. Bai Lin slowly shook her head and replied,

"Nothing, just a moment of daze. I'll rest here for one more night. I'll leave tomorrow morning, so don't come to see me off then. I know some of you have a bit of a disordered schedule here. So let's say goodbye here tonight, everyone."

As she spoke, Bai Lin seemed to want to stand up, but her hand was suddenly grabbed by a force and she sat down again. Mephistopheles was holding Bai Lin's arm and looking at her and said,

"Don't leave in a hurry, take your things with you first."

Rows of black boxes containing traveler's bread were piled up in front of Bai Lin at some point, forming a mountain. Bai Lin's eyes trembled as she looked at Mephistopheles, who was holding her. Mephistopheles continued to maintain her usual demeanor and replied calmly,

"We won't be traveling for a while, so these will be more useful to you. However, we won't teach you how to make traveler's bread. If you want more after you finish it, just come back to us. It's not worth much."

Straightforward words, straightforward expression! Although it was a bold behavior, Bai Lin laughed dryly twice and replied,

"Uh...let's talk about it after we finish eating, let's talk about it after we finish eating!"

Of course, no one would be satisfied with Bai Lin's perfunctory reply. Anna beside him immediately added to the conversation and continued,

"Holy Son, we elves cannot serve as your companions and help you, after all, your path is rather unique. But now that you have the status of an elf's follower, if you ever encounter any trouble or feel tired, it is perfectly fine for you to come back here and rest."

Chapter 637 Dug8 Jimei

After hearing this, even if Bai Lin was dumb, she understood what Anna meant. She glared at everyone around her and said,

"you……"

Just as the words came out, a strong big hand slapped Bai Lin's body again. It was Kanena who made the move. She came close to Bai Lin and said,

"Hey, no need to say so much. We are all G8 sisters. Apart from anything else, if you dare to come to our territory and look for our family, you are simply seeking death."

Looking around at everyone, Bai Lin's eyes flashed with gratitude, but she also didn't say anything more. She just stood up, smiled, and then calmly said to everyone,

"Well, everyone, goodbye."

"Well, have a nice trip."

-

"That's it, in a nutshell."

The Elf Queen finished her story to Bai Lin with these words. As for what she wanted to tell Bai Lin, the answer was obvious: it was about Xiao Miyu.

According to the Queen, Miyuu only shared a similar physique with creatures from another world, but in essence, he was simply a werewolf, a species native to this world. In other worlds, all kinds of races existed, and it was normal for them to occasionally mutate, but the possibility of him naturally possessing "natures" from another world was absolutely zero.

"The world has been quite unstable lately, with frequent instabilities. Other things often seep in, so it's not impossible that some creatures are affected... If she didn't have that intense resentment, I could accept that this instability caused the changes."

The queen, with her hands folded in her lap, said this. Miyu's body undoubtedly harbored resentment stemming from something or other, but Miyu usually didn't express it, only occasionally erupting, like an unstable mental patient, with a huge difference between her usual self and her flare-ups.

Therefore, what Angelina said earlier was completely correct. After all, this was "resentment," not a true illness that needed to be cured. Rather than suppressing it until it exploded, it was better to release it bit by bit in advance.

Why did this happen? Obviously, it has something to do with Miyu's past that she had forgotten.

"Plus, you mentioned before that someone would come after you because of that girl. Obviously, this matter is very likely caused by someone. If you are confident in your ability, just go and beat up those people and then ask for relevant clues. That would be the fastest way."

Hearing the Queen's nonchalant words that made no sense to Bai Lin, Bai Lin could only smile bitterly and replied to the Queen,

"Come on, the firepower they're using to chase me is enough to flatten a large island. I can't handle it more than once. And even if I could defeat them, you've already revealed their true abilities to me. They're definitely not something I can handle on my own."

At this point, Bai Lin changed the subject, licked his face and moved forward, looking at the queen and said,

"Of course, if Her Majesty the Queen would do me the honor of helping me, I would be very happy..."

"Stop. You are well aware of your position, Holy Son. The help I can offer you to this extent has already crossed the line. If I were to lead you into battle again, it would be extremely unjust and unreasonable."

As the Elf Queen said this, she lowered her raised hand in front of her face, yawned, and continued slowly.

"It wouldn't be difficult for us elves to confront most of the races on this continent head-on, but we don't want to, and we have no reason to. To ask someone to do something they're unwilling to do, you either need the benefits they need or the power to force them into submission. I believe that the day you can achieve either of these, you'll no longer need our elves' help."

The Queen's words were so true. What did the elves lack? They lacked anything at all. They were consumed with lust, not even close to satisfying their hunger. Their society, fueled by their overdeveloped technological capabilities, had become a harmonious one, free of internal conflict and unwilling to engage in external conflict.

As for coercion, Bai Lin had no leverage over the elves, as she couldn't find something that didn't exist in this world. As for coercion, as the queen had said, if she could coerce the elves, then Bai Lin no longer needed their help.

However, Bai Lin hadn't expected the Queen to actually help him. He had only asked tentatively. Asking didn't cost any money, so what if? Now that he had received a negative answer, Bai Lin shrugged his shoulders in vain. A thoughtful look flashed across his eyes, and he turned to another approach.

"That's a bit difficult. I'll go to the place you provided and explore a bit. I'll figure out what to do next."

"It's a wise choice, but you still have to be careful. To avoid conflict, Kane didn't kill those people all at once; he just randomly teleported them to another place. When they come back to track you down next time, they will definitely be pursuing you with even more powerful forces."

As she spoke, the Queen tilted her cheek, glanced at Bai Lin, who still looked embarrassed, and continued to speak.

"I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, if you need to go back to Camitlan, you can leave Miyu with us. If we use excuses like storing food, not many people will dare to question it."

"However, even with the protection of the Elf Forest, it can't suppress Miyu's physical condition. Compared to staying here, she's more stable when she's with you. Now, even when she's with you, she has flare-ups. Although there haven't been any problems in the past two days, leaving her with us for a long time will only cause bigger problems."

The queen had said before that Miyu's resentment could not be dealt with through magic or ordinary means. It was entangled with Miyu's soul and could not be separated at all. If one tried to remove it forcibly, it would only make Miyu unable to survive.

If he wants to completely solve all of this, Bai Lin still has to explore on his own and find the right method.

Bai Lin's frown slowly relaxed. In general, she had found her direction and also solved the problem of her returning to Camitlan leaving Miyu with nowhere to stay. She nodded slightly and said to the queen,

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty."

Chapter 638: One Hundred People, Is That Enough?

The Queen was not polite in response to Bai Lin's thanks. She breathed a sigh of relief, leaned sideways on the chair, relaxed her body, looked at Bai Lin and asked,

"You're almost leaving. How do you feel about our Elf Forest?"

The relaxed sitting posture and casual tone of voice made the originally heavy atmosphere lighten up instantly. Bai Lin also followed the Queen's wishes, changed his mood, and replied without hesitation,

"I haven't fully understood the world inside yet, but this middle forest can only be described as perfect. Absolutely perfect."

"That's a very direct compliment... Well, I have a question for you, Bai Lin. Suppose I offer you a chance, limit the number of people to a hundred, bring in the people you choose, and have them live and work peacefully in the Elf Forest. Would you agree?"

The four words "live and work in peace and contentment" may be very common in peaceful times, but in this alien world where humans may be threatened at any time, for Bai Lin, these four words are what she desires most. Not to mention, the queen also allowed Bai Lin to bring her own people. This made her eyes dart for a moment, but her reply was still very clear and neat.

"Of course I agree. Bring them all here, keep them alive and safe, and then I can work harder with greater peace of mind."

"Oh? Aren't you from another world, Holy Son? With the quota of a hundred people given to you, I'm sure that's enough to take care of everyone important to you. If that's the case, why did you choose to save this world? Isn't it the best option to stay safe in troubled times and still be able to take care of your family?"

The queen seemed a little surprised, and a hint of doubt flashed from her golden eyes. Bai Lin met those eyes firmly and replied resolutely,

"Of course, that's the best option. If I had just arrived in this world, I would probably have agreed to this option. What does the death or injury of others have to do with me? If I go to save someone, I might get stabbed in the back by my own people. Why torture myself?"

"But now, I have a reason to save the world. Having seen beauty, I don't want it to fade. Having seen tragedy, I don't want it to happen again.

"I'm not someone with an overwhelming sense of justice, but when I think of someone who has worked hard for half their life, confidently heading off to a broader world, only to have their companion's life taken away, gradually falling into the abyss. Others have lived an honest life, only to be deliberately deceived by someone with ulterior motives, ending up with their family torn apart... When I think of such things still happening in this world, I get a headache, a terrible headache, and I feel extremely uncomfortable and irritated."

Bai Lin knew this feeling best when his efforts paid off and he finally surfaced after struggling for a long time, only to be killed by the guy who had already boarded the ship and was driving the cruise ship.

Bai Lin rubbed his palms, sighed, and continued,

"No matter what, I am indeed the one chosen by God. This immortality makes me the one who has the hope of saving the world. The world is unfair, but someone has to overturn the injustice. Since I have the ability, then let me do it myself and be the one who rushes to the front."

"This doesn't mean I want to be a hero. I'm not that great. I'm just an extremely arrogant person, so arrogant that I want to take on everything by myself. For the victims who have already perished in injustice, and even more so, for myself."

Bai Lin spoke slowly and forcefully of her wishes. She was just an ordinary person, with no special understanding, acting solely according to her heart. "Life is like a mayfly. If it disappears, the earth will spin longer. Why wait until it rusts?" She was immortal, so there was no such thing as impending disaster. As long as those around her were safe, she would rush to the G8 and be done with it.

The Queen nodded, without sitting up, but with a look of approval in her eyes, she said,

"Arrogant? What a strange way to put it, but it's also appropriate. As long as your strength and character are worthy of this arrogance, then it's correct. May you find a path that won't get you lost."

"Thank you."

-

The brilliant sunlight, shining out from behind the exquisitely carved stained-glass windows, is not harsh at noon, but rather soft and bright, giving off a sense of sacred peace.

Rows of chairs were placed in the center of the spacious lobby, and atop the dome was a sacred painting that was difficult to describe. It was obvious that this lobby was a church, and judging by its size and decoration, it was an extremely expensive one.

Today didn't seem to be Sunday, and the church was currently deserted, save for three nuns gathered at the edge of the pulpit in the center of the church. They blended perfectly into the sacred atmosphere of the church, and seemed to be talking in very low voices, as if afraid to disturb the sacred tranquility.

From a distance, the three of them together appear to be a perfectly harmonious scene. However, a closer look reveals a few clues. The nuns' robes aren't overly tight, their flowing robes open at the sides. Even when they're sitting, they're barely visible, let alone walking, where their white thighs are clearly visible. Even reaching in is effortless.

The fabric on her upper body barely reached halfway up her breasts, revealing her tender, white skin. The neckline drooped, protecting the remaining sense of dignity, but failing to hide her completely exposed shoulders. As for the arm sleeves, they simply hung loosely, without any practical significance.

The nuns' hair flowed freely, making their veils look like mere ornaments. The only decent thing about them was their boots. But even those boots had matching leg loops. It's fair to say that this outfit was incredibly economical with fabric, saving money and making the church look quite a bit more austere.

"Really? This church uniform is just as good as the lingerie we usually wear. What on earth are these people thinking?"

A short, white-haired girl, sitting uninhibitedly on the bench handle with her legs crossed, expressed her dissatisfaction quite directly. As she had said, the design of this dress was too ingenious. On her, it only amplified her natural beauty and allure, completely detracting from the solemnity she evoked.

Chapter 639 Aren’t You Going to Explain?

Her tender appearance exudes youthful vitality, and her eyes sparkle with liveliness and agility, but because of the rose-red color of her eyes, she has a little more temptation. This appearance paired with her clothes does not appear too abrupt. Even her youthful figure makes people feel extremely attractive.

"Don't worry about these problems, Xiaopa. Can't you get used to wearing this kind of clothes? Instead of complaining here, why not think about what to do next."

The young woman standing on the podium, pacing back and forth, seemingly lost in thought, turned around upon hearing this and spoke to the white-haired girl known as Xiao Pa. She looked considerably more mature than the other, and her rose-red eyes radiated a rather intimidating aura.

This intimidating power is commensurate with her figure and age. Compared to Xiaopa, her figure is definitely more attractive to most people. The big golden waves set off her bold temperament, but this intimidating aura gives people a different sense of stability, making people feel that she is unusually stable and reliable.

After hearing this, Xiao Pa, who was just complaining, did not disagree. She avoided the other person's gaze with some fear, stuck out her tongue, and replied,

"I can't do anything about it. It's just that this is beyond our expectations. I feel like it's not something we can solve at all... There's no point in thinking about it. Why don't you stop worrying about it, Amy? Let's go back and talk about it first."

"No, it's better for us to listen to Sister Amy. After all, even if the ecosystem here is a little distorted, it's still relatively stable, and the people are very healthy and suitable for predation. Although it was an accident, our arrival did disrupt this balance. Therefore, we can't leave so easily."

Another young woman, sitting quietly on a bench, expressed her opinion in a calm and uncharacteristically cool tone. She had shoulder-length, light blue hair that perfectly matched her somewhat aloof demeanor. She appeared slightly older than Little Pa, at the budding stage, at the juncture between youth and maturity.

Her expression seemed somewhat aloof, matched by equally cool, pale skin. Perhaps it was the clothing, but such an abstinent exterior unexpectedly aroused a surge of desire, a desire to possess, to change, even to destroy. Perhaps this was the legendary contrast.