Chapter 514: The Fiery Plains (1/2)
On the Great Forest's eastern outskirts, the last batch of tribesmen had already left the forest and followed the crowd in the distance, treading over their first hill.
The elven warrior army followed closely behind them and on both sides, guarding the tribesmen against all sides.
Meanwhile, many more elven warriors flew above the distant rat walls while observing the rat tide's movements outside.
Rumble…
At that moment, the elves all felt the subtle rumbles of the earth before they all gazed back at the Great Forest in surprise.
However, they could not see anything.
Nevertheless, it did not take long before the clouds of black smoke parted, revealing the towering Elder Tree following after them.
”T-The Guardian Spirit is moving!” A male elf exclaimed. He was shocked, but more than that, he was excited to see the Elder Tree moving!
He had lived at the bottom of the Elder Tree his entire life, worshipping the Guardian Spirit every day, and had long grown attached.
One can only imagine the emotions bottled up inside him to learn that he did not have to part with the Guardian Spirit, who had been his symbol of hope and security.
Many tribesmen shared the same sentiments.
”…It must be the Savior! The Savior convinced the Guardian Spirit to follow the tribe!”
”That must be the case! Only the Savior can move the Guardian Spirit! Long live the Savior!”
The tribesmen cheered.
At the same time, the elven warriors urged, ”Alright, don't delay the trip, people! Keep moving! You won't have an easy time once the Guardian Spirit catches up!”
”What if we want to wait for the Guardian Spirit so we can catch a ride along with our Savior?” A male elf asked curiously.
”If you want to wait, then wait. However, we will not be staying with you. You'll be on your own.” The elven warrior stated.
”Eh?” The male elf was surprised. He wondered why the elven warrior was not interested in riding on the Elder Tree before asking, ”Why not?”
”If you are interested in seeking death, and it doesn't affect the rest of us, why should I stop nor join you?” The elven warrior responded before pointing, ”Can't you see what's happening?”
The tribesmen peered at the Elder Tree in the distance with strained eyes before noticing objects getting thrown out from the treetop.
They were the homes of High Elves.
Gulp!
”On second thoughts, I will just continue walking.” The male elf said wryly.
Many tribesmen who shared similar thoughts with the male elf also abandoned their ideas of riding on the treetop with their Savior. They were not sure their hearts could endure such thrills.
Meanwhile, Leon observed the situation outside with his [Spirit Eyes] while the Elder Tree moved out from the Great Forest.
After noticing the distant rat walls shaking from the tremors of the Elder Tree's heavy movements, he immediately communicated his wishes to the Guardian Spirit.
”Eh? Why did the Guardian Spirit suddenly stop?” Faelyn looked outside and asked curiously after the tremors stopped before turning to face Leon while snuggling in his arms, ”Did you say something to the Guardian Spirit?”
”Yeah, I'm afraid the rat walls might collapse if we continue at this rate. We will wait for the tribesmen to gain some distance before we resume the journey—”