Chapter 146: Chapter 145: Showcasing Skills, Revisiting an Old Place
Rethof accepted an order from Elf Corps Commander Feiyana and vowed that he would do his utmost to complete this mission. Just then, an elf made his way through layers of Elf Guards to stand before the Elf Corps Commander.
"Reporting, Legion Commander! High Priest Shamiel has received news of our victory and has arrived with the elves who will take charge of the Neutral Elf City!"
A look of delight crossed Elf Corps Commander Feiyana’s face when her subordinate reported the news, for she knew it was not just Elf High Priest Shamiel who had come, but also the Great God of Nature possessing her body.
Others may not know, but I’m certain of it. In a situation this significant, the Great God of Nature would definitely come to see it for himself! And this will be the perfect opportunity to present my outstanding achievements to the Great God of Nature!
The elf Rethof, standing nearby, was also curious to see the person whose name alone could bring such joy to Elf Corps Commander Feiyana. Unfortunately, he already had his mission. After Elf Corps Commander Feiyana relayed the mission to the 200 Elf Soldiers standing nearby and ordered them to follow Rethof, she eagerly took her personal guard to find the Elf High Priest.
Meanwhile, Rethof, already standing at the treasury entrance, looked at the Elf Soldiers and Elf Mages that Elf Corps Commander Feiyana had just assigned to him. He could only wave his hand.
"Let’s go! Move out!"
Rethof knew full well that his future status hinged on whether or not he could complete this mission, so he was giving it one hundred and twenty percent of his Spirit to see it through.
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Meanwhile, Zhang Yi, possessing the body of Elf High Priest Shamiel, arrived at the Neutral Elf City with Amos, the Elf Alliance’s current agricultural advisor. They were accompanied by the elves assigned to take over the Neutral Elf City and handle its administration. Their task was to complete the city’s reconstruction and repairs in the shortest possible time.
Of course, the Director of Intelligence, Stuck, and his subordinates had also arrived. He needed to thoroughly purge the Neutral Elf City of any remaining spies to prevent the Moon Elves from learning what had happened here. The longer the Moon Elves remained in the dark, the better it was for Zhang Yi.
Outside the Neutral Elf City, when the accompanying Elf Professor Amos, who taught at the Elf Mage Academy, saw the scene before him, he couldn’t help but remark with a sigh.
"I was once an Elf Elder, ostracized and driven away by the Elder Council of this very city."
"Now, I’ve returned."
"But seeing it like this again... it’s so different from what I imagined!"
Elf Professor Amos gazed at the scene, shaking his head as he did. The Neutral Elf City, which once stood proudly in the heart of the forest, was now nothing but the ruins of a battlefield. Collapsed buildings and trees scorched by the fires of war were everywhere. Even the Elf City Wall, once considered impregnable, was now just a pile of rubble—a testament to the immense power of the Pseudo-Banned Spell.
Viewing this scene through Shamiel’s eyes, Zhang Yi felt both elation at the swift victory and a sense of gravity about the post-war reconstruction to come.
"The rest is up to you, Naver!"
"Rest assured, High Priest! This may be my first time in charge of post-war reconstruction, but I’ve built things from nothing before. A little difficulty like this doesn’t scare me!"
Hearing Naver’s confident reply, Zhang Yi had Shamiel nod in approval.
That’s the kind of confidence I like to hear!
Within the city walls, in the city proper, the Elf Corps of the Elf Alliance, led by Elf Corps Commander Feiyana, had already begun to maintain order. This was a directive from the Great God of Nature.
Zhang Yi didn’t want too many elves to be killed or injured in every battle. Once his army was victorious, he preferred to indoctrinate the civilians rather than slaughter them. After all, these elves could potentially become his Clan in the future, contributing their Power to his own growth. Besides, Zhang Yi also possessed the [Fanatical Faith] achievement. As long as he brought these elves into the Elf Alliance he had formed, their loyalty to him would reach about 80 within a year or two. They could already be considered upstanding citizens. After all, loyalty of 90 or above meant their devotion would be absolute.
These new elves just needed to become his Devout Believers and Fanatic Believers, providing him with a few dozen or a few hundred points of Faith Value each day. That would be enough.
As Zhang Yi toured the Neutral Elf City, the first city he had conquered, Elf Corps Commander Feiyana approached him, carrying treasures she had just retrieved from the treasury. Zhang Yi saw the excitement in her eyes. However, this wasn’t a private setting, so Zhang Yi couldn’t reveal his true identity.
But soon!
"Greetings, Elf High Priest Shamiel," Elf Corps Commander Feiyana offered a simple greeting.
Then, she began to "share" the spoils of the victory with Elf High Priest Shamiel. Upon learning that most items had been inventoried and that a small number of extremely precious, unidentifiable items had been packed onto carts for transport back to Moon City, Zhang Yi nodded in approval throughout her report.
At this point, Elf Professor Amos, whom Zhang Yi had brought along, took on the role of a tour guide, describing the Neutral Elf City’s former glory to Zhang Yi’s party.
Elf Professor Amos pointed to a spot on the eastern side of the Neutral Elf City and said, "That used to be the Elder Council Hall, the most important place in the whole city! And beneath the Elder Council Hall is the city’s treasury, which held the city’s largest collection of treasures!"
Zhang Yi nodded.
Elf Corps Commander Feiyana had already mentioned that in her report.
Then, Elf Professor Amos pointed to the city’s western side. "That’s the residential district. The Elf Elders usually had luxurious..."
And so, as Elf Professor Amos spoke, Zhang Yi committed it all to memory. Three hours passed, taking them from afternoon to evening. By then, Zhang Yi and his party had toured the entire Neutral Elf City.
Suddenly, Zhang Yi saw the figures of over 200 elves approaching in the distance. An elf he had never seen before came to stand before Elf Corps Commander Feiyana.
"Reporting, Elf Corps Commander, all the hidden treasuries and personal stashes of the Elf Elders have been located! Shall I report the results of the mission’s completion now?"
Feiyana looked at Rethof. Of course, she knew what he was implying.
For him to find us at this exact moment couldn’t be a coincidence; it must have been planned. He just wants to show off in this setting.
Feiyana didn’t resent it, but she didn’t like it either.
However, this scene piqued Zhang Yi’s interest in the elf, and he prepared to open the man’s personal interface for a look.
