Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree

"Have you seen me before? It should be our first meeting, and I'm quite proud of my shape-shifting magic."

The golden-haired Elf, no... the Platinum Dragon King Reinhardt, slightly raised his eyebrow.

He had deliberately transformed into the appearance of an Elf and concealed his aura, yet unexpectedly, his identity was revealed in one remark.

This surprised him a bit.

Upon hearing his words, Eve's lips curled into a gentle smile.

Although the other party had changed their appearance and concealed their aura, some things just couldn't be hidden.

Especially, for Eve.

It was the Life Scepter fragment on the other party.

As soon as Reinhardt stepped into the Elf Forest, Eve sensed the tremor of the Life Scepter, realizing that an existence with a fragment of the Life Scepter had come to the Elf Forest.

And after seeing the other, Eve instantly recognized his identity.

This was because during the action of devouring the Despair Dragon Nidhogg, Eve had inadvertently glimpsed fragments of the Little Black Dragon's memory in Mairrel's mental world.

In those memory fragments was the appearance of the Platinum Dragon King Reinhardt transformed into an Elf.

The Silver Dragon very much enjoyed transforming into humanoid figures to roam the secular world.

Therefore, upon meeting him this time, Eve recognized him quickly.

However, Eve certainly wouldn't explain this process.

She just smiled slightly, silent.

Seeing that the other party gave no explanation, the Platinum Dragon King Reinhardt could only regretfully touch his nose.

But at this moment, suddenly a loud dragon roar came from the sky.

There appeared a Black Dragon with wings spanning nearly seventy meters in the sky.

It circled around, emitting a loud and long roar, as if engaging in a leisurely "stroll."

Reinhardt's attention was quickly drawn to the Black Dragon in the sky.

He gently raised an eyebrow, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes, and his expression was slightly pensive.

He nodded softly, saying,

"I see, you took him in."

"So, the Black Dragon rumored to have appeared in the Underworld was him."

Eve glanced at the flying Mairrel in the sky, knowing the other was out for a routine, post-meal walk.

As for Reinhardt's pensive expression, Eve estimated he was likely guessing why she was able to recognize him too.

Perhaps some details differed, but the general source was evident.

Of course, Eve wouldn't explain much either.

She smiled slightly and said,

"Aren't you going to see him?"

Hearing Eve's words, a hint of kindness flashed in Reinhardt's eyes.

However, he still shook his head,

"No need."

"He is already a strong one capable of standing on his own, and he seems very happy. It appears he has already found his own path and doesn't need other forces to disturb his life."

After speaking, he looked at Eve again, smiling,

"It is you who has shown me many surprising and unexpected things along the way."

Eve was moved in her heart,

"Did you come specifically to find me?"

Reinhardt first nodded, then gently shook his head,

"Yes and no."

"Your reputation has spread after the war in the Underworld, and I am curious about you as well..."

"Especially, I heard you recaptured the escaping Seventh Demon God Azazel and successfully sealed him. I must say... that's truly exciting news."

After speaking, he looked at Eve again, smiling,

"You are much stronger and have grown much more rapidly than I imagined, which couldn't help but remind me of an old friend."

"Moreover, your gathering of Elves and the rebuilding of Feilengcui surprise me as well."

"I heard in Feilengcui that you seem to have a miraculous city called the Chosen City, the Holy City of the Life Church. I wonder if I might have the opportunity to visit it..."

Upon hearing this, Eve smiled slightly,

"Would you like to visit? It's just ahead."

Upon hearing this, Reinhardt fell silent.

A moment later, he shook his head softly and said with a wry smile,

"Thank you for your invitation, but I don't like entering other True Gods' Divine Domains, so I think I'll pass."

Upon hearing his words, Eve raised an eyebrow, feeling surprised that the other could sense the Divine Domain.

Seeing Eve's expression, Reinhardt smiled slightly and explained,

"I also investigated the war between you and the Half-Beast."

Eve understood.

Knowing some things about that war, a determined person could guess that she could unfold the Divine Domain in the Elf Forest.

They were not allies, and it was normal for Reinhardt to be cautious.

Upon finishing, Reinhardt paused, then shifted the topic,

"Actually, this time I came for a former opponent of mine. I think you might have heard her name—Despair Dragon Nidhogg."

"I sensed her seal weakening, and she has already revived..."

"She is an evil Dragon God whose destructive power is comparable to a Demon God. I fear her revival will bring chaos..."

After speaking, Reinhardt looked at Eve again, gently asking,

"Your Grace Eve, since you have acquired the Life Scepter, could you tell me Nidhogg's current whereabouts?"

His expression was very earnest.

As Despair Dragon Nidhogg's longtime enemy, he had always hoped to take down this evil Dragon God.

However, unfortunately, the enemy always managed to escape, incredibly cunning.

Eve listened and sighed softly.

She looked into the distance and said in a soft voice,

"There is no longer a Despair Dragon Nidhogg in the world."

"No longer a Despair Dragon Nidhogg?"

Reinhardt was somewhat stunned.

He suddenly looked at Eve as if trying to see through her, his gaze filled with suspicion and shock.

Eve turned her head to meet his gaze, smiling slightly.

After a moment of silence, Reinhardt averted his gaze.

His expression became solemn and grave.

With a deep sigh, a complicated look flashed in his eyes, gradually turning into relief.

He gently sighed again and, with a wry smile, said,

"It seems you are much stronger than I imagined..."

"Could you tell me how did he fall?"

Eve nodded and said,

"She attempted to seize Mairrel's body and was ultimately defeated by me, utterly destroying her Divine Soul."

*Devouring was also destruction.*

*However, to directly say devouring would easily cause flights of fancy, so Eve worded it differently.*

"I see..."

Reinhardt sighed.

After a moment of silence, he seemed to come to a decision.

He took out a bag, pulling out a few glistening shards.

The fragments shimmered with gentle light, trembling at the moment they appeared, seeming to be drawn by some sort of force.

Eve's expression grew solemn.

Those were fragments of the Life Scepter.

She looked at Reinhardt, and he looked at her as well.

Reinhardt smiled slightly and said,

"Your Grace Eve, would you like to make a trade with me?"

"What trade?"

Eve slightly raised an eyebrow, though her mind had some guesses.

Reinhardt pondered and said,

"These fragments of the Life Scepter hold no use for me. To be honest... my initial intention of holding onto them was to prevent Nidhogg's revival..."

"Now, since she has already been dealt with by you, holding onto these fragments serves no purpose for me."

"However, for someone like you who has mastered the life divine role, perhaps it is different."

"I think you would be delighted to have them."

Upon hearing his words, Eve was moved,

"Then, the price?"

Reinhardt smiled and said,

"A promise."