Game of the World Tree

"wind……"

Sophia recited the name silently, glanced at the robe on the other party's body again, and couldn't help asking:

"You are also the Elf Chosen?"

The female elf nodded slightly and smiled:

"That's right."

With the affirmation of the other party, Sophia nodded slightly.

She elegantly pinched the corner of her skirt and saluted, and introduced herself:

"Hello, Miss Feng, I'm Sophia von Wells."

As soon as the introduction was over, the girl realized that she had used the honorific title unknowingly.

But although she used the honorific title, she didn't feel disobedient at all, as if the elf in front of her should have been treated respectfully.

It feels weird.

It's just that Sophia has such a deep feeling...

No, or it can't be said to be a feeling, but a natural discrimination ability formed after seeing too many nobles in the castle.

The unique temperament of this chosen person named Feng is definitely only gradually formed by people who have been in high positions for a long time.

Could it be that...she is one of the top executives of the Forest of Spirits?

Sophia thought to herself.

The more the girl thinks about it, the more likely it is.

At this point, her attitude became more and more respectful...

"Miss Feng, what did you mean when you said there is no oppression and everyone is equal?"

Sophia asked seriously.

"It means literally."

The wind said with a smile.

After she finished speaking, she took out a handful of grains from her bosom and threw it on the ground, attracting a group of white pigeons to fly over to fight for food, and she squatted down slightly, stroking the plump white pigeon, and said:

"There are no nobles among the elves, and even the chosen ones who are favored by the goddess are not in a detached position, they are just spontaneously respected by the elves... Even the royal family does not have real privileges, but only in spirit. It has a very high influence on it.”

"Not only that, even the half-elves in the forest of elves will not be discriminated against by the elves because of their blood. In the eyes of the elves, everyone is a family, and the entire forest of elves will always be harmonious and united. ."

Said, Feng turned his head and smiled gently at Sophia:

"It is precisely because of equality, precisely because there is no oppression, that everyone lives happily here."

Hearing Feng's words, Sophia's expression moved slightly.

She glanced at the carefree elves in the distance, and shook her head slightly:

"No...Impossible, how can there be true equality in the world? In this world, there are strong people and weak people. The weak are inherently weaker than the strong, and they can only seek the protection of the strong... This world, no Possibly equal."

After finishing speaking, Sophia pointed to the elves in the distance:

"For example, since you said that the elves here are all equal, why are some of them more elegant and noble, while others are relatively simple and monotonous? If it is equal, why are some of the buildings here are magnificent villas and gardens, while others are not Is it a relatively simple bungalow?"

"and……"

She looked at the wind again:

"Aren't the robes and staff on your body much stronger than many Elf Chosen Ones? If it's really equal, why is there such a big difference?"

Looking at Sophia with a serious expression, Feng smiled lightly:

"Miss Sophia."

"Equality does not mean absolute fairness, nor does it mean average..."

"What I mean by equality is equality in rules, and equality in rules ... does not necessarily mean equality in substance."

"As you said, the strong have stronger abilities, and naturally they will gain more and occupy more resources. This phenomenon also exists in the forest of elves."

Hearing Feng's words, Sophia sneered:

"Isn't that still a difference? After all, this world is still unequal, just like a noble with a more noble background and extraordinary power, would have been stronger than the weak civilians and had more resources. , what you said seems to contradict each other."

Looking at the half-elf girl who shook her head slightly, Feng smiled lightly:

"Miss Sophia, I want to ask you a question..."

"Please ask."

the girl said.

The wind continued to ask:

"Noble, how did you get here?"

Sophia was slightly startled.

After a moment of silence, she said:

"Naturally, it has inherited the glory of our ancestors."

"What about the ancestors? Who did they inherit from?"

asked the wind again.

Sophia was slightly startled.

She thought about it and said:

"Of course, through hard work and struggle, I got everything I have."

The wind nodded slightly:

"you are right."

Then, the conversation changed again:

"So, were they nobles from the beginning?"

Sophia fell silent.

no.

She knew that the answer was no.

There are detailed records in the history of the empire. The founding emperor and the founding nobles of the empire were only slaves of a tribe called Mania thousands of years ago.

They won their freedom through struggle, and finally established their own city-state, fought in the north and south, defeated the elf kingdom, and unified the northern part of the continent...

"It seems that you already have the answer."

The wind smiled.

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

Sophia couldn't help asking.

Feng looked at the young elves playing happily in the distance, and continued:

"There used to be no nobility in the human world. Nobility... is just a privilege created by human rulers for the convenience of rule, to strengthen their own power, and to solidify the class."

"That is, the human world is fundamentally, in terms of rules, unequal."

"However, the Forest of Spirits is different."

"In the Forest of Spirits, maybe everyone lives a different life because of their different abilities and powers, but everyone is equal in terms of rules..."

"The strong will not look down on the weak, and the weak will not belittle themselves... The weak can become strong through certain channels, and the strong will take the initiative to help the weak and let them grow up."

"This is the equality of the Elf Forest."

Hearing Feng's words, Sophia was thoughtful.

But she frowned, still couldn't help saying:

"But... Among the nobles of the empire, there are also many people who will take the initiative to help the commoners and let the commoners live a good life..."

"Then, will they make commoners become nobles?"

The wind suddenly asked.

Sophia froze slightly.

Looking at the girl who was suddenly stunned, Feng continued:

"Will not……"

"Even if the human nobles treat the commoners well, they will not make them the same nobles as themselves. In the final analysis, even many nobles treat the commoners well, just to make their territories more prosperous and their own power more powerful... …”

"This is determined by class attributes. Nobles and commoners represent two different classes. In order to consolidate their own class, the nobility must be above the commoners, and the commoners will inevitably be oppressed and exploited. "

"Nobles will always be in the minority. In order to consolidate their status, they will never allow the commoners to truly grow up, so... the bottom of society in the human world will always be dark."

"If you betray your own class, then the nobles are not nobles."

Hearing Feng's words, Sophia fell into complete silence.

In her mind, all the scenes she saw in Hewan Town and Morningstar City suddenly flashed across her mind.

She thought of the numbness and distress of the commoners, and the luxury and extravagance of the nobles.

She thought of the disdain of nobles when they talked about commoners, and of the tragic dead baby in the gully...

At this moment, the half-elf girl felt that something faintly touched her heart.

She felt as if she had vaguely understood something, but she seemed to be close to it.

"Then...is the Forest of Spirits different?"

the girl asked.

This time, her expression was more serious.

"certainly."

Feng smiled and nodded, and continued:

"Forest of elves, there are no privileged classes."

"Strength of strength, size of ability, in the forest of elves, but represent different divisions of labor, no one here to trample the dignity of the weak, and no one to block the way of rising..."

"Through hard work, everyone has the opportunity to become a chief priest, even a high priest."

"Through hard work, everyone has the opportunity to become a strong person, even a favored one."

"Through hard work, an existence with an elf bloodline can move closer to the goddess, purify the bloodline to become a half-elf, and the half-elf can continue to purify and become a real elves..."

"This...is the equality of the Elf Forest. Here...there is always rising vitality, so everyone is full of hope for the future and full of love for life."

"Of course, the equality of the Elf Forest is not perfect, such as the huge gap between the rich and the poor among the Chosen One, such as the uneven distribution of resources..."

"However, the road is tortuous, the future is bright, and the future is constantly developing..."

"As long as you stick to your original intention, don't forget your original intention, as long as you have a firm belief, a correct direction, as long as you have the unremitting pursuit of equality and common progress... Then, the Forest of Spirits will always be upward and keep moving forward."

"Everything will be fine."

Hearing Feng's words, Sophia fell into contemplation.

However, when her eyes swept to the carefree smiles of the elves in the distance, she couldn't help but say:

"It's only the elves. After all... the nature of the elves is kind..."

Looking at the girl's complicated expression, Feng smiled slightly:

"Miss Sophia, you have seen the fighting power of the Elf Chosen. Do you believe this?"

Sophia was slightly taken aback.

She suddenly remembered the ferocity of the Elf Chosen when he fought with the guards in Morningstar City, and remembered the various legends about the Elf Chosen, and there was a hint of hesitation in her expression.

"Miss Sophia."

The wind continued:

"The forest of elves does not rely on the kindness of the elves. In fact... when the goddess became the protector of the elves, the elves had already abandoned the past..."

"Then... how did the elves achieve equality?"

Sophia couldn't help asking.

"It's faith."

Feng's expression gradually became solemn.

"Belief?"

Sophia's eyes widened.

"Yes, it is the belief of the goddess."

Feng said reverently.

"The equality of all things is one of the basic tenets of the "Code of Life". In the teachings of the Goddess, we are taught that all living beings are equal, that everyone has the right to pursue progress, and everyone has the right to defend himself..."

"Goddess of life..."

Hearing Feng's words, Sophia was thoughtful.

She was silent for a moment, and couldn't help but say:

"This is the first time I have heard of such a dogma... In the canon of the Eternal Church, the Church will only tell the world that everyone is born with original sin, that only by believing in God, and only by enduring suffering, will one be liberated after death, Ascend to heaven without pain, without despair, happy and beautiful..."

"So...that's the difference."

The wind smiled slightly.

She looked solemn and continued:

"The goddess is merciful. In the eyes of the goddess, all living beings are equal... The goddess's teaching is to hope that the whole world will become better."

"However, for the Eternal Church, believers are nothing but a tool to gain faith, and for the nobles, the church is nothing but a tool to facilitate governance."

Hearing Feng's words, Sophia was shocked.

A flash of enlightenment suddenly flashed in her heart, and she seemed to understand why there were very few devout believers among the nobles.

In addition to the enlightenment, Sophia's heart was a little excited.

She felt as if she understood the crux of the decay of the empire, and also understood how to save this increasingly dark country...

At this moment, deep down in her heart, she suddenly developed a strong curiosity about the teachings of the Goddess of Life, and also had an unprecedented respect and yearning for Eve, the Goddess of Life...

"Miss Feng... No, Your Excellency Feng, are you a priest of life? Can you tell me in detail the teachings of the goddess of life?"

she asked expectantly.

Feng smiled slightly and pointed to a magnificent and tall building in the distance:

"Have you seen that temple?"

"Go there and look for a priest named Ji Ji, and you will get the answer you want..."

Following the direction of the wind, Sophia saw the Temple of Life in the distance.

Her expression became slightly solemn.

"I understand, thank you, Your Excellency Feng."

She bowed deeply to the wind.

Then, the girl took a deep breath and walked towards the Temple of Life...

Like, a newborn pilgrim.

At this moment, the faint light on her body that symbolized the faith of the Eternal Church completely dissipated, and faintly, it seemed that there was a trace of new power, constantly nurturing...

Watching the half-elf girl enter the Temple of Life, Feng smiled and disappeared into the crowd.

Farther away, Li Mu and Demacia, who were chasing after panting, stared blankly in the direction of the Temple of Life, with expressions of amazement on their faces.

"My dear, it's worthy of being a big wind... What did she say? This is it? The task is completed?!"

Demacia looked at Sophia's faint light of believer's brilliance in the eyes of faith, and couldn't help but sigh.

"So people are the big players among the priests."

Li Mu sighed slightly.