A strange world

Chapter 1162 Section 84. End

Prince Aidan's head drooped.

This young prince, whom Annan had known for a short time but had left a deep impression on, now lay quietly on the green grass at the foot of the World Tree. His long golden hair, which was once as bright as the sun, has now become gray and dry, as if he had experienced the frost of the years and endless suffering, and at this moment, all his glory has been taken away.

The surrounding elves gradually gathered, bypassing Prince Aidan, surrounding Annan, who made them feel kind, and Teddel, who was sleeping.

Not long after, the elves in front of them scattered as if disturbed, revealing a magic door that was condensing.

The magic door was not very stable, flickering with brilliance, and it was difficult to form. Annan lowered his head and picked up the Eye of Rudolf before it became stable.

The third prince of the kingdom appeared behind the magic door, and then he saw the grassland, the World Tree, and... his brother's body.

"Aidan..."

The third prince, who still wanted to remain calm, couldn't help but be moved and showed sadness.

"Sorry, I tried my best."

"It doesn't matter, I've been prepared for a long time... Even if he comes back, the elves won't let him live..."

He took a last look at his brother and turned to Annan: "Mr. Annan Reeves, can I ask you for something on behalf of the royal family?"

"Please say."

"Return Aidan's body to us."

"Does the kingdom have a way to save him?"

"It's just the return of fallen leaves..." The third prince shook his head, "If he stays with the elves, he will only become a tool for them to blame the kingdom."

Annan weighed it, picked up Aidan's body, and walked to the magic door.

"Thank you..."

Looking at the face and gray hair that looked like his own, the third prince couldn't hide his sadness. After a long time of calming down, his eyes fell on the Eye of Rudolf.

"I know this is inappropriate, but the Eye of Rudolph is an important artifact of the kingdom. If you are willing to return it, the whole kingdom will be grateful to you."

Annan has no interest in the Eye of Rudolph. He doesn't want to become like Aidan: "I can't return it to you for the time being. The souls of the son of demigod and my friend are still in it."

The third prince bowed gently: "Of course, then in a few days, I also have some gifts to give you, just don't let the elves take it away."

"I will try my best."

The magic door disappeared, isolating the sigh of the third prince.

"Aidan... you are wrong..."

"You didn't think so before."

Another person's voice sounded in the room.

The exaggerated short boots walked out of the shadows, stood beside Prince Aidan's body, and commented: "It's pitiful that the hero has become a dead person..."

"Because he is becoming more and more difficult to control." The third prince turned back, "What did you say to him that actually made him give up that crazy plan."

"It wasn't me who made him give up."

"Who is that? Are you talking about...Annan?" The third prince was stunned.

"Yeah."

"How long have they known each other?"

"Friendship is like some fine wine, it doesn't need time to ferment."

"But the Eye of Rudolf is still in his hand, I'm worried."

"He will return it." The bard said.

"Do you know him?" The third prince noticed something.

"Several years ago, when he was still tied up by some small troubles. He was a talented boy and taught me a song. Do you want to listen to it?"

"Not in the mood."

"Is Annan Reeves your new target?"

"No... He won't agree with us."

"Okay."

In addition to sadness, the third prince also felt helpless and irritable.

Aidan died, but the troubles he left behind are still there. He has to send his brother's body to the palace as soon as possible.

...

Teddel woke up slowly.

Her perception gradually returned, and there was soft grass under her. The eyes gradually became clear, and Annan's face was close at hand.

She heard from the elders of the tribe that when the souls of the elves returned to the world tree, they would meet the things they cared about most in their hearts.

I... care most about... Annan?

"Are you awake? It is the 1077th year of the Saint Laurent calendar. We have failed. The war has spread to the entire Wilhelm. The whole world is in danger. The world needs you, the savior Teddel."

"Is it over?" Teddel's eyes swept around.

"I think so."

"Where is the body of the human prince?"

"The kingdom has taken it away. I think they will say it is a misunderstanding next."

"You shouldn't give it back to them..."

Teddel's eyes suddenly froze on the Eye of Rudolf in Annan's hand

Annan didn't notice and continued to say: "The third prince is right. The elves holding Aidan's body will only make the situation worse."

"You killed Annan!?" Teddel whispered coldly.

Annan looked at her inexplicably: "No... Aidan didn't hit your head, how did you become stupid?"

Teddel was slightly stunned, and then gradually felt relieved... The human prince would not say such a thing.

Finding that it was a misunderstanding caused by the Eye of Rudolf, Annan explained: "This is my trophy, the souls of Irelanze and Lord Emerald's children are inside."

Teddel asked what happened after she fell into a coma, and Annan simply told her.

"He paid such a high price, but stopped just before success?" Teddel was puzzled.

"I don't know either." Annan was also full of questions.

He didn't know why Prince Aidan initially acted like he could accept any sacrifice to achieve his goal, but gave up without a clear purpose in the end.

But he had too many questions, and it didn't seem to matter if he had a few more - for example, they had been chasing for so long, but the high elves still didn't come.

"Maybe there is a rule that 'any elves are forbidden to approach the World Tree', so the high elves outside dare not break in even though they know there are enemies in the forbidden area." Annan said with mockery.

Annan was half right.

He and Teddel walked across the grass, and the outer forest gradually appeared on the horizon.

Two groups of elves were confronting each other in the forest.

One group was the Skeleton King and the Dark Night who came, and the other group was, as expected, the high elves.

"The attackers have been eliminated, and the soul of Lord Emerald's child has been rescued." Teddel walked up to them.

"Teddel, as a chosen elder, you dare to break the rules and bring outsiders into the forbidden area..." the high elf elder accused.

Teddel seemed to be influenced by Aidan and said forcefully: "Why don't you let the attackers destroy the World Tree while you are standing outside and watching because of the rules?"

"Before you prepare to accuse me, you'd better check the forbidden area carefully to prevent the attackers from leaving anything at the foot of the World Tree."

After saying that, she saw Annan secretly giving her a thumbs up and showing a touching smile.

The high elves didn't take anyone away in the end. The complexity of this incident was enough for them to argue for several months.

Annan stretched his body when he returned to the Skeleton King. He was busy for several days and it was time for him to take a break.

But before that...