Chapter 641: Chapter 641 - The Forest’s Secrets

Chapter 641: Chapter 641 - The Forest’s Secrets



"I can't shake off this feeling that there's something they're not telling us," Leon said as he discussed the matter with Freya and Euna in the warm glow of a luxurious restaurant that evening.

"They seemed too secretive and controlling, like they have some hidden agenda."

Euna listened carefully and nodded slowly. "I worry this situation may escalate. The Forest Elves may live in isolation, but that doesn't mean they're weak or unwilling to act beyond their borders."

Leon sighed. "You think they might attack because they feel threatened by what I did? But they're the ones who started this."

"It's possible," Euna replied. "They are fiercely protective of their land and traditions. If they perceive your actions as a threat, they may seek retribution."

"But I didn't do anything wrong," Leon said.

Freya leaned back with a smirk. "Taking Princess Alora away from them? That could easily be seen as quite the bold move, my dear Leon."

He ran a hand through his hair, exhaling deeply.

"Now..." Freya said. "Let's guess-what could possibly be the motive of the Forest Elves?"

"I think this is Maylock's specialty," Euna chimed in. "He's always been good at unraveling mysteries."

"And... it's been a long time since we last saw him," Freya added. "Should we pay him a visit?"

"I heard his wife is getting better," Euna said. "We should go next week. I'm free then."

A heavy silence settled over the group, each of them momentarily lost in their own thoughts.

As the night wore on, their conversation was filled with lively discussions and bursts of laughter.

They were set to head home the next day when Ronald casually mentioned that the final potential member for their team lived near Leon.

"Oh, really? Who is it?" Leon asked.

But as usual, Ronald didn't provide a straight answer, offering only a mysterious smile before changing the subject.

***

In the Moonlight Dimension, Broken materialized once more. His eyes quickly spotted Aerin and Cecilia near the lake, their feet dipping playfully into the cool water under the warm glow of the midday sun.

"Let me take you back to the Dissidia Kingdom," he offered.

Aerin agreed, and as night fell, Broken prepared to escort her back to the capital. To avoid drawing unnecessary attention, they traveled on Polly rather than using his eye-catching

golem carriage.

When they arrived at the capital, it was time to part ways.

"Pawpaw, you stay here with Alora, okay?"

Without a word, Pawpaw materialized and darted into the shadows, following Aerin.

Broken left the inn room and made his way down to the ground floor, where Optimus and

Trison were already waiting for him.

"Hi, Broken!" Trison greeted, waving enthusiastically.

"Not drunk?" Broken teased.

"Well, he's like this for about one hour a day," Optimus replied with a smirk. "Nothing unusual. You just got lucky and caught him in one of his rare sober moments."

The three of them stepped out of the inn together.

"I'm heading back to Slumdon," Broken said. "You two have a mission here, right?"

"Yes," Optimus confirmed. "We'll head to Slumdon in about two weeks."

"Who else is around here?" Broken asked.

Optimus paused for a moment before replying. "Elincia should arrive in the capital in a few days. Goldrich and Jovina have a mission nearby. And then there's Charmelyn and Skywarden."

"Okay... it seems most of the team is near the capital."

He gave them a nod before urging Polly onward, riding out of the capital until he was far

enough from watchful eyes.

Once he was sure the coast was clear, he brought Polly to a halt.

It was time to test his new golem!