Mythology: Ragnarok

Chapter 144 The Upheavals in the Elf Empire

Agreed removed his hood, revealing his slender frame, and said, "It is I. May I ask, beautiful lady, if I may enter the elven kingdom?"

Upon seeing Agred's ghostly appearance, Hea was somewhat disappointed, but then seemed to understand something. Suddenly, she shouted at Agred, "Captain, this joke isn't funny at all! Don't think I won't recognize you just because you look like this!"

Upon hearing this, Agreed was instantly shocked and exclaimed, "Wow, how did you recognize me? Even in this state, you can still recognize me? What the hell? Do you have X-ray vision? I didn't know you could recognize people by their bones."

Heya laughed smugly, "Don't even mention turning into a skeleton, I'd still recognize you even if you turned to ashes. How have you been lately?"

Agreed spread his hands and said, "Not bad. Sometimes being alive is the best-case scenario. But do we have to talk this far apart? Can I come in first? Although I can fly in directly, I don't want to be mistaken for an enemy and attacked by the elves."

Heya nodded and said, "You wait."

She then commanded the elves behind her, “Open the city gates and let this guest in.”

An elf immediately objected, refusing righteously, "No, Lady Heya, you have seen for yourself that he is an undead. Letting him in will corrupt this beautiful land. Moreover, we have already reported this matter to the Elf King, and the Elf King has not yet given us instructions, so..."

Heya interrupted him abruptly, shouting, "I don't care what your reasons are. I'm in charge here now! Open the gates! Do you understand? I'll take responsibility if the Elf King holds me accountable. There are no excuses. Or are you waiting for me to open the gates myself?!"

Seeing the threat in Heya's words, the elven soldiers finally obeyed and opened the city gates to let Agred into the city.

After Agreed entered, Haya excitedly ran to him, hugged him, and said, "Captain, I knew you wouldn't die so easily."

The sudden hug caught Agred off guard. He then patted Heya's back lightly with his bony hand, somewhat bewildered, and replied, "I'm hardly alive in this state, but you've surprised me. I was actually quite worried about you. I didn't expect you to be doing so well in the elven kingdom. By the way, do you have any news about the others? How are they all doing?"

Upon hearing Agreed's question, Heya's expression instantly turned sorrowful. She said, "After your expeditionary force was annihilated, Ike left the Light Empire and went to a southern kingdom to become a ranger, where he died three years ago in a beast tide. Rayleigh, as you once teased him, died in a woman's bed, though some claim his soul is missing, saying he was killed by a succubus, but I think it's more likely he was killed by his own enemies. Shakda was burned alive on a cross by the Church of Light for advocating atheism and developing technology. Sophie, enraged by Shakda's fate, rose up in rebellion four years ago, leading her own rebel army against the Light Empire, but alas... she failed. She was publicly executed, sliced ​​to pieces and her bones scattered in front of everyone, leaving not even a corpse behind."

After listening, Agreed sighed sadly, "They've all... left. I suppose so. How could an extremely dogmatic country allow people like us to live? Forget about these sad things. Tell me about you. I remember you weren't very compatible with nature, were you? How did you suddenly become some kind of 'strongest elven sorcerer'?"

Heya then explained, "Spells, or 'elven magic,' are a new magic system that suddenly appeared six years ago, shortly after the end of that great war. There are no prerequisites; as long as you know Elvish and can get along well with the elves in nature, you can cast powerful spells."

"Spirits of nature? What does that mean?" Agreed asked, grasping at the key point.

Heya said with a puzzled look, "I don't really understand the principle behind it. I just know that it really works. And as you know, I don't have many friends among the elves. The elves in nature seem to be just as lonely as I am. We are attracted to each other and understand each other, so our relationship is very harmonious. That's why I stand out among all the elven sorcerers."

Agreed pinched his chin and pondered for a moment before analyzing, "Elves in nature... To be honest, this new magic system sounds very strange, and Siscana actually allowed you to bypass him and create a new magic system?! Is the Elf King planning to break with the tree spirits?"

Heya shook her head uncertainly and said, "I don't know, but aren't you going to meet the Elf King? You can go and ask him yourself. I'll take you there, and then everything will be clear."

Agreed nodded in agreement with Heya's suggestion, but then asked with some concern, "Won't you be punished for taking me to the palace without the Elf King's orders?"

Heya gave a mischievous smile, then said confidently, "No, because I have a very good relationship with the nature spirits now, the Elf King appreciates me and won't punish me for this. Let's go, don't worry about me." As she spoke, Heya pulled Agreed forward, but Agreed seemed rooted to the spot, and no matter how hard Heya tried, she couldn't move him.

Agreed replied with some hesitation, "That won't do either. I'm here to invite guests, not to cause trouble. As a friend, I can't let you ruin your future. Let's wait for the Elf King to summon me. Have your men inform the Elf King."

Heya pouted helplessly and said, "Why are you still so inflexible? We can go there directly, but you insist on doing it this way. Fine, I'll wait with you then."

Just then, a handsome elven messenger riding a white horse galloped into the city, holding up a decree and shouting, "The Elven King has decreed that our friend 'Argred', who has come from afar, be summoned. Please come and receive the decree, Mr. Argred."

Agreed asked again in surprise, "How did he know I was here? Your people couldn't have informed me that quickly, could they?!"

Heya explained, "They are nature spirits. I don't know the exact principle, but the Elf King can know everything that happens in this country through them, and he even knows everything that happens in other countries."

This mysterious method piqued Agred's interest even more, and Agred then beckoned and said, "Then let's go, Heya. Accompany me to meet the Elf King, whom I haven't seen in a long time."