Mage Legend

"I am not the only one who might have noticed this matter."

When Anna finished saying this, the scene became unusually silent. The two friends stood in the empty hall of the Holy Temple, with no one speaking. Meanwhile, Lynch was contemplating a strategy on how to ensure Zilvra wouldn't become the target of the elves' "revenge" and keep her safe. In the elf's mind, however, she was pondering how to make Lynch realize the dangers posed by the Dark Elves.

"That Drow named Zilvra is very skilled, I can confirm that," Anna said. "Although as a mage, Lynch, you possess many means that I cannot comprehend, but when a dangerous individual adept in assassination stands beside you, can you truly guarantee your safety?"

"You can rest assured about that, Anna," the mage nodded. "If things have reached the point where force or magic is required to resolve them, then I would have failed the 'strategist' title you all have given me."

Anna thought for a moment and then said, "I still cannot trust the Dark Elves, even if I still believe in your judgment. If you say this Dark Elf poses no threat, then I will pretend not to see her."

After speaking, she waved her fist into the air. "But if that person does anything unfavorable to you or the Elf Kingdom, I will absolutely not let her go. Perhaps in the past, I was not her match, but now it's not certain!"

"All right, I naturally understand that," Lynch said. "There's something I want to ask: do any other elves know about the detailed situation of this 'executioner'?"

"Those are elves living on the borders. If that's considered good news, those elves don't live here but in my hometown, which is some distance from the Holy Land. However," Anna added, "due to attacks from undead creatures, many elves have spontaneously come here to defend the Holy Land. So, my companions might arrive in Heather at any time. How long do you think you can conceal her identity?"

"In that case, I understand our current situation," Lynch said. "I will keep an eye on Zilvra, so you needn't worry."

"I hope so..." Anna sighed.

"Actually, what I am most concerned about now is not her issue. As long as she or the elves don't take hostile actions privately, and there is a buffer period, I have the ability to let her have a peaceful life in the Elf Kingdom. Moreover, Empress Hernfurry is also aware of this matter." The mage's eyes gazed upon the endless forest outside the Holy Mountain. "Currently, I have only one thing to focus on, and that is the threat of the undead still looming over this land. At such a time, any disturbance could trigger a chain reaction. The term 'enemy' can be infinitely expanded during wartime, and even the elves, with their millennia-old life experiences, can't avoid falling into this dangerous mindset. At this time, even if Zilvra does nothing threatening, she could still face severe punishment. Only by quickly eliminating the undead threat can I peacefully carry out other work."

"Do you have a plan now?" Anna asked. "If it's about waging war and defeating the enemy, I think you, as a human and a mage, should have better ideas." With that, she smiled calmly, "Anyway, I've thrown the matter onto your shoulders, and with your brains, you should come up with a solution, right? Strategist?"

"Hm!" Lynch gently shook his head. "War is not my forte, don't you know that? The only battle I've truly participated in was the defense of Moon Harbor City, and that was a failure. My success rate is now zero."

"Thinking up defensive strategies and commanding are two completely different things," Lynch continued. "I don't have the confidence to guarantee victory."

"Then why did you still request the Empress to participate in this battle?" Anna asked. "And most importantly, how do you know that after one failure, the undead will still attack Heather?"

"Anna, not only do I know they will come, but I can also be certain of when they will come," the mage said. "Moreover, after a day of thinking, although I can't guarantee victory, I can now assure you that we absolutely won't be defeated by them."

"Is there a difference between the two?"

"You'll find out in due time," Lynch said, holding his magic wand high as he walked out of the elven hall.