Something's wrong with my undead

Chapter 195 Unexpected Visitor

On the night of arriving in Mumu City, Hui Yue was taken directly to a hotel in the center of Mumu City.

She couldn't come to this kind of place before.

She had heard someone mention that Mourning City was originally built on a giant tree named Irukus.

With this tree as the boundary, the area on the tree is called the administrative district, and her hotel is on this tree.

The famous oak square is located under the trees, with exposed tree roots rising like bridges, and underneath is a flat ground paved with white stone bricks.

Extending outward are other areas. Under the shade of the tree canopy, they are all within the scope of Mourning Wood City.

An hour ago, someone told her not to run around and wait for some important person to come to her door.

And this set of procedures was exactly what the "senior" had guessed.

Hui Yue couldn't help but guess about Mr. Sa's past.

What kind of person is he...

Not long after, there was a knock on the door.

The person who came was an elder shepherd with a ridged face and a dark green beard that almost reached his waist.

He walked like a swaying tree.

But since he walked into the house, Gray Moon seemed to be able to hear the sweet chirping of birds and the rustling of the treetops in the wind.

Ryan Antlers.

The eldest seventh-level tree shepherd in the Council of Elders.

Someone had already introduced her before and told her all the etiquette when meeting this important person.

Hui Yue bowed politely:

"Hello, Elder Ryan."

"Haha, don't be nervous."

Ryan's gaunt body squeezed into a chair.

He sat quietly for a few seconds, and a thin layer of turf began to grow on the wooden floor at his feet.

"I've read the report you handed in and the samples of suspected underworld creatures. It's a shocking discovery.

"We plan to hold a commendation ceremony for you in the near future. Your bravery and persistence are fully worthy of a Flower Medal."

"what?"

Hui Yue was shocked.

Although she guessed that the reward would be generous, she didn't expect it to be so amazing.

New shoots, green leaves, flowers.

This is the highest level of honor.

If you go higher up, you will be given the "Truth of Ancestor Wood" and directly become a seat in the Twelve-person Council.

But Tsumugi's true will only appear after the death of a certain member.

Moreover, this senior actually guessed it again...

"This is really...too precious. I am so unworthy of this honor."

Hui Yue quickly refused.

Ryan waved his hand gently.

"Child, you don't understand the impact of this... This is the first time in history that we have 'defeated' the blight."

His gaze made Hui Yue's "but" completely speechless.

Overcome blight?

But there is no victory at all...

“Whether it is now or in the future, your victory will become our banner against withering, inspiring every elf.

"But before that, there are some details I want to ask you about."

Ryan's originally gentle gaze became sharp.

"Are you sure that Quelkus's body was taken away by people from the underworld?"

Hui Yue's heart trembled.

Heine guessed this, and they would probably check this.

She shook her head honestly.

"I didn't see it with my own eyes. There is still a huge undead ancient tree there. But Quelkus' will told me this before he disappeared, and he also said some words that I didn't quite understand."

"Oh?" Ryan's eyes seemed to open: "What else did it say?"

"It said that it had done something wrong and deserved to be punished, just like everyone else would be punished. It also said...beware of the magic net."

"Be careful of the magic net?" Ryan was slightly moved: "Are there any more?"

"No more. It was very weak. After saying this, it became completely quiet, but I feel..."

"What do you feel?"

"It was not killed by someone from the underworld, but died willingly, as if the past was a torment and that was a relief."

A thoughtful look appeared on Hui Yue's face, and she carefully recalled the details Heine explained.

"It had completely turned into an undead creature at that time, but it tried its best to control the death energy and prevent it from spreading out and harming the surrounding forest.

"I know this sounds confusing, but it does happen... But, how could an undead creature do such a thing..."

Ryan listened quietly but didn't answer.

After a long time, he slowly stood up.

"You are a good boy. You were right not to write them in the report. Don't mention them again in the future."

Hui Yue nodded blankly.

She didn't understand why until she sent him away. An exquisite dinner was soon delivered.

Hui Yue couldn't help but wonder:

"Didn't you eat just now?"

"Now for bedtime."

The voice was clear and sweet, which made Hui Yue lament that even the waiters in Mingmu City had such high standards.

"Doesn't that mean we need to eat four meals a day?" she asked.

"No, five meals. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, main meal and bedtime meal."

Hui Yue was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to evaluate it.

The waiter suddenly said: "Do you want to ask, 'Is there no food crisis here?'"

Hui Yue suddenly became alert.

"who are you?"

I saw the other party take off the waiter's hat and shake off his silver hair.

Her skin is as white as milk, and she has eyes that seem to be able to speak.

Wood elves call this kind of eyes "fox eyes", describing cunning and fickleness.

This is obviously a standard silver elf.

"Hello, I am the Third Princess Renee."

Renee admitted openly.

Hui Yue was shocked and subconsciously wanted to salute, but was stopped by the other party.

"I don't have that time anymore. I sneaked in. I heard that you are a survivor of the Blight Scar. Are you interested in accepting the invitation from the Mercury Royal Family?"

Renee asked, blinking her eyes that seemed to be talking.

"Royal...invitation?"

"Yes, you have made outstanding contributions in clearing the Traces of Blight on behalf of Cuiye Court. We will hold a grand investiture ceremony for you and give you the land left by Quelkus. .”

Hui Yue frowned: "So this ceremony and the Council of Elders..."

"Yes, they conflict, you can only choose one."

"Sorry, Your Highness, this joke is not funny. And the way you appear is really puzzling to me..."

"How could I possibly see you if it wasn't this way?"

Renee said seriously: "This is not a joke, I am here to save you."

"help me?"

"Yes, save you. Why did the council give you such an honor? Because they want to tie you here forever, in Mourning Wood Valley.

“I’ve been to the Blight Scar, and we all know that the Blight is still there, but the people here don’t know it, and they won’t know it.

“Once you receive the Medal of Flowers, you are the one who has overcome blight in their minds, and you become a hero who brings faith and strength to people.

"But what if things are exposed in the future? Don't forget that you are only a fourth-level hunter.

"When the time comes, they will think they have been fooled, and they will be angry, curse, and resent you. How will you explain then?

"As for Parliament, just pushing you out and claiming you are a victim will solve most of the problem."

Hui Yue's heart sank.

She finally realized something was wrong.

This generous reward is indeed not for nothing.

"Why are you telling me this?" She looked at Renee: "Don't tell me because of your conscience, because it's not you who did this?"

"You're only half right. The other half is because I hate those old guys."

Renee's eyes flashed with undisguised disgust.

"Pedantry can't save us. The blight was caused by the elves from the beginning, and Quelkus died because of it - it escaped to the Whispering Forest, do you understand?

“The Sighing Wind family took it away from Zumu and later brought it back, but then, the Sighing Wind became a traitor, and Quelkus also hid in the Rotheart Swamp.

"And now, you're involved in this secret."

Hui Yue suddenly remembered that Heine had mentioned...

He said that "the Sighing Wind family has neatly turned into equipment", and also said that this is an ancient ritual for elves to make magic equipment...

Cold sweat penetrated her back, and she suddenly felt that it was a mistake to come back here.

She would rather stay in the blight for another three months than get involved in any of this.

"But if I leave with you, what will the outcome be different?"

"Why is it the same?" Renee smiled: "We will reward you, and then use your appeal to deal with the wither again. Don't forget that there is the Whispering Forest, and we established the Green Leaf Court.

"The biggest difference between the Royal Family and Parliament is that they only want to maintain a superficial calm, while we face the problem head on."

Seeing the struggle in Hui Yue's eyes, Renee felt like she was about to succeed.

She took advantage of the victory and pursued:

"I have researched your information and found that you have been a freak since you were a child, and so am I. We are the same kind of people, and we only believe in ourselves.

"You would never let yourself become a puppet, a flower arrangement in a vase, would you?"

But she never expected that Hui Yue shook her head.

More than that, she suddenly raised her hand and threw a short arrow, activating the alarm bell.

(End of this chapter)