As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

Sadly, that day finally came.

The fallen ones, entangled in dead vines and rotten wood, finally came to the door.

[Withering of All Things] almost came out in full force, and its depth far exceeded Roy's imagination.

The sea of ​​trees spreads, life withers,

The air was filled with blood, as if it were a disaster.

Even in the First Age, when mythical creatures still left their mark, the battle between the last True Ancestor and [Death of All Things] shocked the continent at that time.

The brutal battle ended with the victory of the last True Ancestor, however, her partner was caught in the battle, seriously injured and fell into a coma.

Vampires are good at killing, not healing.

The proud True Ancestor had no choice but to lower his head and seek the protection of his former compatriots, endure their cold eyes, and entrust his partner to their hands.

When Leia woke up, her former partner had already left without saying goodbye, leaving only a simple letter.

On that short piece of letter paper, the entire life of the True Ancestor was written.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you this until now."

"I am the last True Ancestor, a descendant of the Blood Elves. However, this title is rarely used by the world anymore."

"The attacker this time came precisely for me."

"In fact, the elves were originally a twin royal family. The Blood Clan was known for its killing and pride, while the Forest Clan was known for its healing and tranquility. The combination of the two constitutes the essence of life that the elves believe in."

"However, thousands of years ago, my ancestor, the First True Ancestor, Lady Lilith, abandoned her people when they needed her most. As a result, the elves were defeated by the corrupted tree people and were nearly annihilated."

"It can be said that we [Blood Elves] are the sinners of the entire elven race. Therefore, even if we are exiled, it is only natural."

"As the descendant of a criminal, I have no complaints even though I am imprisoned in this castle. But thanks to you, little one, I was able to have a pleasant time."

"It's a pity that those ignorant bastards of [All Things Wither] seem to want to kill me completely."

"Blood elves know no fear. Dying on the battlefield is our best fate. But this is my fate, not yours."

"Originally, I just wanted to find someone to relieve my loneliness. Unbeknownst to me, I've become obsessed with you, little one. Whether it was the days in the castle or our travels around the world, having you by my side is the most precious memory in this boring life of mine."

"But precisely because of this, I can drag you into danger that does not belong to you."

"It's been a real pleasure having this adventure with you."

"Thank you, little one."

"The world is so big, there's no need to limit yourself to just me."

"If you really can't forget me, then go and travel to places I've never seen before."

"Good luck on your adventure."

The content of the letter came to an abrupt end.

The words on the letter were so frivolous and natural, as if written without any care, but the handwriting that was distorted by the force and the faintly visible wet marks betrayed Lilia's uneasy heart.

The young man held the envelope tightly in his fist, not letting go until his fingertips turned blue.

At this moment, Roy felt that he, like Leia, was filled with endless reluctance and unwillingness.

Leia is accompanying Lilia, but Lilia is also accompanying Leia, bringing brightness to his empty adventure.

Just like Nia and herself.

At first, Roy thought the girl was just a little girl who was too spirited, but before he knew it, he was attracted by her sweet smile and wanted to go with her, and was even more moved by her.

The moments we spend with them are the memories worth cherishing the most.

The story of Kolaya and Lilia brought Roy a vague fear.

Like Lilia, Nia also bears the fate of being hunted by [Withering of All Things].

If Nia also abandoned herself like Lilia did, left without saying goodbye, and foolishly wanted to bear everything alone——

What should I do myself?

The image dissipated like mist, and a top-heavy trance-like feeling came over me.

Roy suddenly opened his eyes and looked up at the girl above his head, wanting to confirm her existence.

Fortunately, the big ball was still covering my head.

Roy had to move his head slightly to see the girl's face.

Nia seemed a little tired as well. She was dozing with her eyes squinted, her head moving back and forth like a chick pecking at rice.

The grinning mouth reveals the sweetness of the girl's sleep, silly and cute.

Smelling the jasmine scent on the girl, feeling the soft touch behind his head, gently holding the soft white hand, and confirming that Nightingale had not left him, Roy felt a little relieved.

Leia didn't have the strength to go forward alongside Lilia.

But I am not Leia, and Nia is not Lilia. The past of their predecessors cannot determine their future.

Looking at the sweet sleeping face, Roy tightened his grip on Nia's hand and vowed to himself that he would never let Nia follow the same path as the last True Ancestor.

With a "smack", the corner of the girl's mouth moved, and a crystal line slowly slid down, almost falling down. Roy was more frightened than when he was fighting with the cultists.

Roy's eye twitched, and he subconsciously touched his face, only to find some subtle wet marks on it, which made him frown.

Did this girl drool on her own face?!

Thinking of this, Roy's determination to protect the girl suddenly decreased by 30%.

Just then, Douglas's call came from outside the tent.

"Roy, there's something wrong with the barrier. I need you to take a look."

Nia, who was woken up, opened her eyes drowsily, only to see Roy staring at her.

Nia, who had just woken up, was not mentally prepared yet. Her face suddenly turned red and her heart began to beat excitedly.

too close!

"Wow!"

Nia fell back suddenly, and Roy was kicked out with her.

"Hiss! Be gentle!"

"Who, who told you to get so close!"

"Didn't you ask me to sleep on your lap?!"

Douglas, who was outside the tent, was stunned, his pupils trembling, and he was shocked.

No, it’s already this late, and you still have the time to do this!

Chapter 111 Chaos

Not long after, two people with slightly disheveled clothes appeared in front of Douglas.

The elf girl muttered, with a slight blush on her face. The black-haired boy seemed calm, but he was stroking the side of his face intentionally or unintentionally.

Faced with this situation, Douglas wanted to say something but stopped himself. Finally, relying on his good upbringing as a prince, he forced himself to hold back his words.

Never mind, maybe this is how young couples relax.

Douglas coughed twice and got down to business: "There's a problem with the barrier, I need you to take a look."

Upon hearing this, the two men immediately became serious and followed Douglas to the edge of the barrier.

The green light spots lingering around were much dimmer than before, and there were many more vines around. Although they had not discovered this place, they were obviously speeding up their exploration in this direction. Even the yellow-green miasma became visibly thicker, and the flowers, grass, and leaves all decayed wherever they went.

There is not much time left for them.

No wonder Douglas was a little restless.

Without the barrier, not only would their position be exposed and attract attacks, but the miasma that could take away vitality would be a huge problem.

However, Roy had anticipated this and comforted Douglas, "The elemental barrier is just a stopgap measure. It's enough to buy time."

The Prince of Jinsha looked stern: "Do you have any other countermeasures?"

After a brief silence, Douglas put away the dignity on his face and acted as humble as he could: "What should we do next?"

Roy raised his eyebrows, a little surprised.

"The person most qualified to lead us here is the senior."

Roy is not being modest, he is just stating the facts.

Douglas is a prince of a country, the leader of a faction, and a senior student. It is not so easy to shake him.

Roy had originally intended to assist Douglas and offer suggestions, but Douglas took the initiative to bow his head at this moment, clearly no longer intending to stick to his position as leader and senior.

Douglas forced a bleak smile upon hearing this, and said self-deprecatingly, "Having qualifications doesn't mean you have the ability."

"Every profession has its specialties. Leading troops in battle and manipulating politics is fine, but I've never dealt with a cult." Douglas recalled the boy's calm response when confronting the terrifying monster, and the fire that was enough to burn through the dead vines. He said meaningfully, "You're better at dealing with cults than I am. No one else can bring us back alive."

He is worthy of being a prince. Although there have been some minor frictions before, he still knows right from wrong when it comes to major issues.

However, being praised for his ability to deal with cults made Roy feel awkward.

If possible, I don't want to deal with those half-human, half-ghost creatures, okay?

Seeing Douglas mention the cult, Roy apologized: "By the way, I'm sorry about Yana."

When Yana was possessed by a cult, Roy had no choice but to kill her. But she was still a companion, so he should at least offer a moment of silence.

"Please have your condolences."

Seeing Douglas lower his head slightly, as if in sadness, Roy said nothing more.

However, Douglas felt a little uneasy.

Losing a partner was indeed hard, but Yana's death made him feel relieved that he had finally gotten rid of that woman who was a burden to his family...

After confirming that Douglas would stand on his side, Roy went to the center of the camp with confidence and took charge of the next plan.

The extraordinary people who were able to enter the Misty Forest in advance were no ordinary people. Among them were seniors from the other two major schools. They were initially somewhat dissatisfied when they saw Roy approach, but when they saw Douglas standing behind him, they tactfully shut up.

"Everyone, this is a critical situation, so I'll be brief."

"My barrier is about to run out of power. Next, I must decide on a new strategy."

As a portable barrier that does not require a magician to activate, it can block the miasma of [Withering of All Things] and provide shelter for almost an entire night, which is quite incredible.

The students had long understood that the barrier could only protect them temporarily, but when the moment arrived, they still couldn't help but panic.

"Without the barrier, what should we do?"

"Civilians, why panic? Help will come! Once our knights take action, these cultists will be no match for us!"

"No, no, no, weren't the teachers at the academy repelled before? Who knows when the next wave of rescue will arrive?!"

"How about we just run away? We're just students. There's no need to fight these cultists to the death!!"

"Escape? Where can you escape to? I'd rather fight these lunatics!"

Flustered inquiries, rude rejections, cowardly cries, and blind rage, opinions from different factions and identities intertwined together, turning into a meaningless dispute.

The students of the Jinsha faction had seen Roy take action before, and with Douglas keeping the situation under control, they were able to maintain order, but the others had already been thrown into chaos.

But at this moment, an invisible pressure, like a glimpse from the sky in the clouds, swept over like a storm.

Although it was only for a moment, the pressure from the Dragon King still made everyone's heart palpitate and they subconsciously kept silent.

At this moment, they finally realized in their hearts who was leading them.

Roy knew very well that the combat capabilities of the many extraordinary people present were not bad, but if they could not be effectively organized, they would only become a group of scattered sand.

Firstly, Roy didn't want to waste his fighting power. Secondly, they were all classmates. While he still had some strength left, Roy didn't want to watch his own people die tragically - at least compared to those cultists covered in pus, his classmates were still human.

So when it is time to be tough, you must be tough.

It wasn't until you could hear a pin drop that Roy slowly shook his head.

"Let me sort out the current situation for you all."

"First, rescue doesn't have to wait any longer."

Roy looked at Douglas.

The latter immediately stepped forward and explained for him: "Everyone, as a fellow noble, I understand the thoughts of those people above better than you do."