Just being a dark elf in Warhammer

"Disconnected?" Darkus asked curiously at the silver mirror.

"Yes, it was disconnected. If it was cut off unilaterally, does it need to be connected?" Salil came to a conclusion after some research.

"No need, because it's meaningless."

"Is there anything I need to do next?" Salil's tone was very humble. He didn't care just because he was a demigod and the son of Hoth.

"Have you been here a long time ago?"

"came."

"The population here is too small..." Darkus turned to look at the open space and the elves gathering around the table. After a moment, he asked slowly.

"Tal Sinan."

"Liv mentioned it to me before." Darkus turned his head and looked at Salil.

"The magical creation of the ancient saints, the echo of the past life, and the connection with other realms. Darkus, I have studied the secrets on the stone, and I have crossed the insurmountable ravine." After finishing speaking, I saw Darkus. After saying nothing, Salil continued, "The ancient saint's creation is related to the 'turn' or the 'dark path', a circular magic network connecting ancient ruins, with the Winter Dome as the center. I can't go any further at this point. ”

"In other words, there is a mezzanine between this world and the other world? Similar to a spiritual node? A node centered on the Winter Dome?" Darkus seemed to understand.

"Yes, with the Winter Dome as the center, the creation can reduce the surrounding magical winds after activation. When not activated, outsiders can establish a connection with the forest through the creation, like a lighthouse on the coast. A few spellcasters here The legends of Tal-Idana are passed down from the mouths of those who know them, hidden deep in the Winter Dome, but you also know that the elves cannot enter there, it is one of the places that can never be entered in the forest, forbidden by the forest spirits. , the elves here swore long ago never to enter the Winter Vault."

"So... you need me to go in? Yes, I should go." After listening to Salil, Darkus completely understood. Athel Loren is different from Lauren Loren. Originally, this was El In the center of Zin Alvin, the endless wind of magic gathers here through network nodes, and then sends the wind of magic wherever it comes from through the Oak of Ages and the other world. It is a maelstrom of another version and mechanism.

Therefore, the magic wind cannot be gathered here like Lauren Loren, and the amount of magic wind can be increased and maintained at a moderate level that is neither too high nor too little. It needs to be disintegrated and reduced here, but disintegration cannot be disintegrated. After all, the mechanism is here, and the Oak of Time is here, but there can be other methods, such as the stone that Aslay calls Tal-Sinnan.

He now has reason to suspect that this device is used to reduce the wind of magic. After being connected and activated, it will create a low magic center centered on Tal Sinan, just like a halo, isolating the wind of magic from Athel Loren. open. This represents the emergence of large-scale settlements and an increase in the fertility rate. In addition to the random chaos and social system, the small population of Aslay is also due to the high magic content of Athel Loren, which is so high that there are elves with magic affinity. He couldn't stand it either. It was so high in the summer that Aslay probably needed to vent his anger through wild hunting.

Saril said nothing more this time, but bowed his head to Darkus and saluted. He knew the danger of entering the Winter Dome, and then he slowly backed away. In addition, when he saw Gilead coming, he was very measured. Gilead's affairs were secular and had nothing to do with him, and he should not be involved.

"I...I..." Gilead walked over, his head lowered in despair, and he kept hesitating.

"Raise your head and straighten your back! You are a warrior, look at what you look like now?" Darkus scolded.

"I..." Gilead hesitated and raised his head, looking at Darkus with blank eyes.

"What are your plans next?"

"No……"

"No? There are many roads before you now. You can follow the Assur mission back to Ulthuan. If you can carry out proper operations, you can get the dominance of the Tyranlok Kingdom. Maybe we will Saw it on the battlefield?”

"This is not... what I want." Gilead shook his head and rejected Darkus' suggestion without even thinking about it.

"Return to the Tower of Tal Anlok?"

Gilead shook his head again.

"Then you come back to Naggaroth with me and see your cousin. I can guarantee that he will not do anything to you. After that, you can become Titan pilots with your brother and prove yourself on the battlefield. Wash away the mistakes of the past and take back the glory of your family with your own hands."

"Malekis...?"

"It depends on his actions. If he is not recognized, I will step into the holy fire. I believe that I will come out of the holy fire alive! What do you think?" Darkus said calmly, but he revealed A strong sense of self-confidence.

"You know me, I don't know Asul, and I don't know Druch, but I know you! If you can't do it, no one can. I believe in you!" Gilead's pupils refocused, He agreed after regaining some of his former energy.

"That's it? Get ready for the meeting." Darkus patted Gilead on the shoulder.

The elves were still the same as in the morning, and although the Asurs were in a low mood, they still attended. Karaya was missing from Aslay's seat.

"Where did we talk this morning? Ancient Saint? Yes, Ancient Saint!" After finishing speaking, Darkus turned to look at Nalhap, and a picture emerged in his mind.

Just as God said let there be light, with Narhap's hand gently waving, a virtual image of Elsin Alvin full of forests and rivers appeared on the table.

"The original Elsin Alvin was not what it was when we colonized here, nor what it is now, but what you see. This continent was covered with forests. With the arrival of the great invasion, everything changed. Parts of it became what it is now, the current Bretonnia, and Wobergland on the east side of the Grey Mountains.

Of course, these are not important. What is important is, what are your plans next?" Dacus pointed at the image on the table and said randomly.

"What do you want us to do?" After a long time, "Hook Blade" Seonlan asked nervously.

"Follow the Asur delegation back to Ulthuan?" Dacus made a joke that was not funny.

After hearing Dacus' words, some young Asur showed expectant eyes, but as the Asrai shook their heads and refused, their last glimmer of hope was completely shattered.

"Then continue to stay here?" Then, Dacus asked again in a cautious tone.

"What are the conditions?" Ms. Tavarria asked in a more cautious tone than Daquus.

"Athel Loren is different from other places in Elsin Alvin. Take Lauren Loren for example. It is a border, but this is the garden of the ancient saints, the core of the core. By the way, sorry everyone, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Umaq of the ancient saints. Can you understand Umaq as a messenger? Yes, as your expressions now reflect, I am indeed Umaq of the ancient saints, and I don’t need to prove anything or explain anything. They are standing behind me. This is the best proof."

Darkus introduced it, but he did not bring up the identity of the lost. For the elves, the ancient saints’ messengers and the ancient saints themselves are two different things. The fact that he is an ancient saint messenger is too scary. If he brings up the ancient saints themselves, how can it be? And if he brings it up, except for showing off, there is no real use. Elves do not belong to the ancient saint system, and he does not need to bring up the ancient saint system.

"This place is different from Ulthuan. Ulthuan was the homeland created by the Old Ones for the elves, while this place is the garden of the Old Ones. To put it in legal terms, the Old Ones transferred Ulthuan to the elves and gave up the ownership of Ulthuan, but this place has not. This place has always been the garden of the Old Ones, it was before, it is now, and it will be in the future.

You have never had the permission to live here. The agreement you reached with the forest spirits became invalid after I showed up, and now you need to make a new one. So, what are your plans? Also, now, we are in a meeting, everyone is sitting at a table to discuss, don't worry, just say whatever you want, because when we leave this table, there will be no chance."

"Pledge allegiance to you?" Moranna's tone was serious and solemn.

"Do you all think so?"

None of the Asrai said anything, they looked at each other. After hesitating for a moment, they looked at Daquus and began to nod.

"Well, it's very attractive. I'm crowned as the new king of Athel Loren? But this is not what I want to see. First of all, we have to make it clear that in addition to my identity as the ancient saint Umaq, I am also the chief governor of Duruchi. Which identity do you choose to be loyal to?" Dakwus did not show any joyful expression, but was very calm. He spread his hands while speaking.

"This..." Dakwus' words stumped the Asrai.

"Is that right? This is the core of the problem. Let's start from the general direction. The forest spirits and lizardmen belong to the ancient saints faction. It is natural for them to stand behind me, but you do not belong to the ancient saints faction. You are elves."

Dakwus' words successfully confused the Asrai.

"Then we?

"I will never return to Ulthuan! There must be other ways, especially after what you said this morning. "

"I don't understand, why are you the chief governor of Duruchi? "Among the discussions of the Asrai, Marin's voice stood out.

"Why can't I be the Chief Archon of Duruchi? The elves need to change, the world needs to change, and the key to change is Duruchi, is it in you?

Let's not talk about the past, just talk about the present and the future. Does Asur have the ability to change? Yes! Your appearance in Elsin Alvin is a change, but that's all. Thousands of years of separation and differences in systems have made Asrai and Einir no longer the same as they were in the past. You can't do anything and can't give anything. The moment Asrai gave up Elsin Alvin, Asrai and Einir were destined to have no chance of returning to the embrace of Ulthuan.

War? Or through economic means? Is it possible? At most, you have set up an elven town in Sith Leonask to do business with humans, set up an embassy and human settlement in Lothern, and come to Elsin Alvin to support humans when they need help? Then what?

Humans are not like elves. They have a shorter lifespan and value reproduction. I think that within a hundred years, there will be more humans in Lothern than elves. Maybe you will even see Imperial dwarves following humans there to make a living? Can you imagine such a scene? There are more humans in Lothern than elves, and dwarf blacksmiths forging in their smithies and selling dwarf weapons to the elves? "

The Duruchis laughed, and then Aenil and the Asrai who stopped discussing also laughed. This scene is really likely to happen, and it is too unimaginable. This is what they cannot accept and understand, living face to face with a group of monkeys.

"Degenerate!"

"Okay, I don't want to listen to meaningless quarrels anymore. Let's just talk about politics. The Asur system restricts the development of the elves. This change has exceeded the past. The goods of the elves are very attractive to humans. The wealth accumulated by Elsin Alvin will come to Ulthuan through trade, but that's all. I really can't think of any other changes? Can you think of it?

The leader of our delegation is very likely to become the next Phoenix King through his achievements in Elsin Alvin's journey. In Ulthuan, no one knows Elsin Alvin better than him, and no one knows the emerging civilization better than him."

Finnubar did not refute anything, because this is what their faction believes, and everything Dacuus said is the path he is taking. When the eyes converged on him, he still had moral integrity and covered his face. Although Daxus said the Phoenix King, in his mind the Phoenix King was equivalent to a false king, and perhaps even the eyes looking at him thought so.

"But this does not solve any problems. Ulthuan cannot end Naggaroth." Although Daxus talked about the matter, he did not let Finubar attract too much energy.

"Does Naggaroth have the ability to end Ulthuan?" Leandra asked in a bad tone.

"No!" Daxus affirmed bluntly, then spread his hands and continued, "But I showed up! I think I can do it. The so-called democracy has its advantages, of course, the so-called dictatorship also has its advantages. Many things have two sides. At least when I am the chief consul and promulgate policies, no one will jump out to oppose me and tell me that this is not okay, that is not okay, this is not in their interests, that is not in their interests."

"You!" Leandra understood Daxus's sarcasm and irony.

"Okay, I don't want to listen to any more meaningless quarrels, and this is not the focus of the meeting now.

What was I talking about just now? Yes, my two identities. Asrai is your self-awareness, but your essence is still elves, which is undeniable. You have never been from the Old Saints faction, and you can't be like forest spirits and lizardmen. Do you want to believe in the Old Saints? Is this possible? Your path of loyalty to the Old Saints will never work. So... you can only take another path."

"Loyalty to you or Malekith?" Fendor regretted it after he finished speaking, and his spouse also kicked him hard under the table.

"Are you distracted? Were you listening just now?" Dacus was stunned, he asked in surprise, and then he said speechlessly, "You are not Duruchi, you have no reason to be loyal to me or Malekith, and this is not in accordance with the process."

The problem returned to the starting point, Asrai was really confused by Dacus's words. If they were Dacus, perhaps the coronation ceremony should be held now. But Dacus has been circling with them, as if Dacus really wanted them to understand the key.

"My two identities confuse you a little? Actually, there is nothing to be confused about, right? Let's rethink it and start with my identity as Umaq. This place is too important to this world. Its significance is not inferior to the Great Whirlpool. In my opinion, this place is equal to the Great Whirlpool and needs to be protected. Some extreme forest spirits think that it is because of your arrival that Athel Loren has brought trouble, but I think you are also protecting Athel Loren. After all, the winter here is too weak, which is beyond doubt. Let's not comment on the past for now, let's only discuss the present and the future..." Dacus leaned back in his chair and rubbed his chin.

"So, can we continue to stay here?"

"Of course! But some rules need to be changed." Dacus said with a smile.

"For example?" This time it was Indra's turn to ask carefully.

"You don't have to pledge allegiance to me or Malekith. Duruchi doesn't need Asrai's loyalty, and Asrai doesn't need to pledge allegiance to Duruchi. In this way, you maintain the current situation and wait for the new Phoenix King. When the real Phoenix King walks out of the holy fire, it's the time for you to pledge allegiance. How about that?" Dakuus said in a very calm tone.

He finally chose to follow the process. As the maker of the rules, he must abide by the rules. Moreover, he looked down on Asrai. With such a small number of people, he couldn't even put together a large army. A large Duruchi army is composed of three infantry legions as the core. The combat personnel and auxiliary personnel of each infantry legion do not exceed 8,000. The three infantry legions are at most 24,000. With war beasts and other miscellaneous personnel, it does not exceed 30,000 at most.

He didn't think Asrai could put it together. Viking, Blue Division? Overthinking, the Walloon Brigade is more like it. At most, it would appear in Ulthuan like a cheerleading team to tell the Asur that Asrai stood on the side of Duruchi, a political and propaganda offensive. Moreover, even if you can withdraw, you can't withdraw too much, otherwise your home will be robbed.

The Asrai exchanged glances with each other again, and then nodded in agreement.

"The new Phoenix King appeared in Asur?" Yelian was still making his last effort.

"Hahahaha... You don't know me. I'm very flexible. If something like this really happens, I will use another identity to let you leave here. Of course, this is just a joke. I think the probability is very small, just like Marlene You asked me just now why I was the Chief Consul of Druch. Have you forgotten that Morayig appeared in the morning? If the real Phoenix King really appeared in Asul, or in Aslay. Or Enil, I will turn my head and look at him to be loyal, who asked me to respect the process and respect the tradition?" Although Darkus said with a playful smile, he revealed a kind of confidence and calmness from the inside out.

"Malekis?"

"I don't know! Besides, I don't want to talk about this issue now. This topic has already passed and it is afternoon. Also..." Darkus turned to look at Enil's seat at the end, "I told Aspen What we are saying is also for you. The elves need to be unified. This is destined. The elves need to truly surround and unite around the Phoenix King. Only in this way can we truly guard the world, protect our world, and deal with the future. need.

The members of the Cloudwalker family and Tolandir did not exchange opinions, but nodded directly. On this point, they agreed. Of course, what they hoped for more was that Darkus walked into the holy fire and walked out of the holy fire.

"What might Belloda have said to you last night? Do you know more or less what happened to Lauren Loren? I am here to tell you that currently politically Drucci and Enil are independent of each other, The two sides have not reached a defensive alliance, nor have they entered into a deeper military alliance. The most is a trade agreement. Of course, you may be able to promote it appropriately," Darkus said while pointing his left hand at Enil's seat. "They're here because they're my friends or whatever."

"Of course, you are also my friends. Some of you can walk out of this forest and see the outside world like them." Then he spread his hands towards Aslay's seat.

"Of course, you treat me as a friend, and you can also choose to follow me to other places, such as the continent of Lustria and Nagaroth?" Finally, he pointed at the Asurs with his extended hand.

"What about starting from your other identity?" After Darkus finished speaking, "Night Owl" Zoya nodded in agreement and asked. She knew that things could never be that simple. She had already learned from Darkus. incredible.

"That's a good question. The agreement you had with the forest was invalidated yesterday when I defeated Orion. Now, we need to make a new agreement."

This time the Asrais didn't say anything. They sat upright and listened carefully to Darkus' words to express their attitude.

"Ah, the meeting has reached a new stage. From now on, I will speak as Umak. You may have heard more or less the conversation between Orion and me yesterday. What I want to tell you is that at that time, it was not Orion. Ryan was talking to me, it was Kunos who was talking to Umak." At the end, Darkos ignored the elves' uproar. He threw the Lach fangs he took out from his arms on the table, "In the duel. Before, the forest spirit cut off Orion's connection with this forest, and I am still sitting here talking to you about these things, giving up the ownership here on behalf of Kunos."

"This...?" It was not Orion but Kunos who was so shocked yesterday. When Darkus said that after the forest cut off contact and Kunos gave up here, they regained some composure. They already understood something. .

"Of course, you can believe in Kunos as before. As for whether he can help you or something, this is beyond my knowledge. What I want to say is that Orion will never reincarnate again in the future. Ai You also saw Riel yesterday. She returned her power to Athel Loren and to Elsa. Their era has passed, and the old era has ended."

"Now, Athel Loren has ushered in a new chapter. Do you agree with this?" After seeing the Asrais nodding in disappointment, Darkus continued, "The original twelve territories will maintain their status quo. Your The identity and status remain as they are, and Alan Locke among the twelve realms needs to make adjustments. Have you seen the lizard people in the distance? "

The lizard men were active in the distance. Of course, this activity did not refer to training, but sitting or lying there to bask in the sun...

"Actually... the actual number of lizardmen is more than what you have seen so far. In addition to what you have seen, there are about 7,500 more? In the coming days, they will work with you to protect this ancient holy land. The garden. The original Asrai of Aranlock can still live there as before, and Amadi Ironbark can continue his rule, but the lizardmen will also be stationed there, and they will take on the job of guarding the Winter Dome." At the end of the sentence, Darkus looked at Sereni.

In his opinion, the most suitable place for lizardmen to stay in Athel Loren is Aranlock. It is summer there all year round and the nights are very short. There is no place more suitable for lizard people than Aranlock. The Grismeri River flows there, skinks can still play in the river, and monitor lizards can float their heads on the water. Maybe it's just a temple city?

"If he likes it there, I have no problem with it." Sereni spoke in the parliament for the first time. Understanding what Darkus meant, she looked at Narhap and said friendlyly. Her words represented her giving up on flowing water. ownership of the palace.

"The Lizardmen will be centered in the Flowing Water Palace and carry out activities in the south of Alanlok. When there is a large-scale military operation, they will appear and fight with you and the forest spirits to resist the invaders. Do you have any questions?"

Questions? No one has any questions. In the eyes of the Aslai, it is inevitable that the Lizardmen will be stationed here for a long time in the future. This is something they cannot refuse, because this is the garden of the ancient saints. They knew the news last night, and now they have completely accepted this fact.

And...Amadi Ironbark, the forest lord of Alanlok, was reincarnated as a tree man. His son Aldeid was trampled to death by the ancient tree people in yesterday's battle. It is normal to sacrifice the interests of Amadi. The Winter Dome is very close to the Flowing Water Palace. The lizardmen guarding there can relieve the defense pressure of Aslai.

"Very good, I think this is a good thing. Here I solemnly introduce Narhap, the 'Navigator in the Eternal Rain', the second generation Slann Magic Priest. Perhaps you don't know much about the Lizardmen, and you have no idea about the second generation Slann Magic Priest. Let's put it this way, in terms of magic attainments, he is better than the dragon tamer Caledor!" Daquus turned his head at the end, and the scene of Narhap extending his little hand to wave and greet the elves appeared in his mind. He didn't bring out Ariel, he didn't want to irritate the Asrai, and finally, he brought out Caledor.

"In the future, the Flowing Water Palace will become the magic center of Athel Loren, and spellcasters can go there to study. Narhap is proficient in the Eight Winds Magic as well as the advanced magic. He will teach you how to cast spells correctly in this forest, not like before!" After Narhap extended his little hand to greet the elves perfunctorily, and the elves stood up to respond politely, Daquus nodded with satisfaction.

"Is this really possible?" "Night Owl" Zhuoya asked in a surprised tone. She knew the importance of this. She was not like this before. The reason why she is like this now is that she was backfired. If possible, she might return to her previous state? Even if she can't, the later ones will not repeat her mistakes.

"Why not?" Daquus asked with his hands spread and shrugged.

In his opinion, the path of the Asrai spellcaster is actually wilder than that of the Duruchi.

Naggaroth is not Athel Loren, and the Duruchi know what to touch, and most female sorcerers know what not to touch. Deha is just a kind of power for them. They control Deha for their own use, instead of embracing Deha like those chaos sorcerers, nor using Deha for a second time like those necromancers.

As for Asrai...

To give an example that is not so appropriate, medieval spellcasters and programmers have something in common. The spellcasters' understanding of magic is similar to the programmers' understanding of programs. The Slann Magic Priests, the Magic Lords of Change and the legendary elves are the best programmers in the world. The wind of magic is like a tool for spellcasters, just like a computer in the hands of programmers, and then...

The spiritual vein system of the Lustria continent is like a supercomputer system similar to Tianhe-1. The Slann Magic Priests know how to manipulate the energy contained in the spiritual vein system, so they can cast magic that moves mountains and fills the sea, and explodes the stars. Without energy, they have no tricks, just like programmers without computers, programming with hammers.

No matter how wild the ways of the Druki sorceresses are, they don't have supercomputer systems to use. Naggaroth is essentially a barren land blown by energy. As for Athel Loren, it is equivalent to the continent of Lustria, but it is slightly different from Lustria. At least the Skin Priests will not draw the energy in the spirit vein system.

Athel Loren is wilder than Lustria. The energy emerges on the surface. When the Asrai spellcasters cast spells, it is equivalent to manipulating a supercomputer system. They can't even use personal computers. When their attainments are not so refined, using equipment beyond their attainments will result in... (mentioned in Chapter 337)

Why is it so terrible when darkness emerges from Ariel's soul? Darkness also entangles the souls of sorceresses who can use Deha, but it is definitely not as terrifying as her. It is all because she is bound to Athel Loren and can radiate infinitely.

The Asrai spellcasters are really... In the prophecy of 2007 in the Imperial Calendar, more than half of the spellcasters died directly (mentioned in Chapter 454). It was common for small magic to be counterattacked and large magic to be lost. They were not surprised and thought it was natural...

In the Battle of Avalon, Liv dispelled Morathi's magic and knocked down three spellweavers. She also staggered forward and fell on the staff that supported her.

"Next, I plan to stay in Athel Loren for a while." Salir smiled slightly when he stood up, with wisdom and peace in his eyes. "I hope to walk in the Palace of Flowing Water, have a deep exchange with you, and discuss the ancient and mysterious way of magic."

"I am honored to receive your invitation. In this sacred forest, I am willing to be a bridge between you and the elves. We will explore knowledge together, uncover the mysteries of magic, and discover the truth hidden in the long river of time." After seeing Narhap nod, Salir's voice was like the dew in the morning, light and mysterious.

"Aren't you going to go to the White Tower of Hoeth?" Daquus was a little curious about Salir's choice.

"My mission is to maintain the operation of the Elsing Alvin system." Salir's gaze penetrated time and space, as if he was having a silent conversation with this ancient forest.

Dakeus nodded and said nothing more. He respected Sarir's choice. Sarir's consciousness was already obvious, so it would be meaningless to say more.

"We will stay here for a while. You can go to the Flowing Water Palace to study, just like in Lustria. Of course, you can also go. This is a rare opportunity." Dacreus first said to his companions around him, and then looked at the Asurs.

"Don't look at me like that. Who made me generous and kind?"

Just as Dacreus said this, in the distance, Aisha's priest, Kalaya, appeared at the edge of the open space holding a box and walked towards the venue with a sacred step. (End of this chapter)