The anthropoids werent in the elven lands. Perhaps they never intended to attack the elves here. Or maybe they felt it was unwise to attack the elves right now. Whatever the case may be, the anthropoids only stopped there for a short while.
I underestimated the anthropoids ability to think. Ling Yue said that the anthropoids are virtually brainless, only killing and destroying. Therefore, I didnt consider the purpose behind each step they took. I was under the impression that the things they did served no purpose. I never expected the anthropoids to act with a plan in mind.
They werent after the elven lands here; at least, not now. My guess is that was because they knew that itd be impossible for the lead team to conquer the elven lands. If the anthropoids over on their side are afraid of the Galadriels, they will be very cautious against the elves.
What the anthropoids want right now is Troy City.
They only wanted the resources from here, the elven lands.
They failed in their attack on Socina City, because they didnt have appropriate weapons for capturing a city. This ti, however, they chopped down a large number of trees in the Eastern forest. Theyd have spare wood after building siege towers, let alone ladders. If I made it back one day earlier or Mom headed out one day earlier, maybe we couldve stopped them returning South to attack us with a large force. Alas, its too late now.
The anthropoids should be rushing toward Troy City now. Troy City is the city that sits on the border of the elven and human border. If they manage to conquer it, theyll be able to threaten both elves and humans. The anthropoids from Socina will be able to gather at Troy City and even turn it into a weapon and tool factory on the frontlines. The anthropoids on the frontlines charging at us may be brainless, but their commander in the rear is a highly-advanced anthropoid as Ling Yue is.
I underestimated them.
I can still make it in ti. However, I need to find an old friend, or maybe an ill fate. Im referring to the White Deer King.
The White Deer King ran off last ti, refusing to beco my steed. I really wanted to make it my steed this ti, though. The White Deer King is extrely fast, while I happen to want to return to Troy City imdiately. Moreover, the White Deer King might be able to rescue from danger with its speed in the future. As a plus, it can neutralise all sorts of venoms. The White Deer King is an invaluable treasure to .
It ran away last ti. I wonder if itll accept this ti.
I looked at the White Deer King. It was the sa as before. It looked at arrogantly and majestically the sa way as it did back then. Next to it was a group of white deer, which I presud to be its tribesn. I looked at them. They scanned with curiosity. I never saw so many white deer during the Deer Hunting Festival.
I did nearly get beaten to death by a rabbit, nevertheless.
Mm I dont know if you can understand
I looked at the White Deer King and started awkwardly. Speaking to a deer looks stupid no matter how you look at it. In saying that, I trust that it can understand . The White Deer King looked at and blew a gust of hot air out from its nose. Maybe that was its response to . I swallowed my saliva. I looked at it and continued, White Deer King, its been a long ti. This ti, I ca for our common enemy. Thats right. Im talking about that horde of anthropoids. They invaded our territory and even destroyed this holy forest. You and your tribesn mustve gone through a crisis.
The White Deer King didnt make a very arrogant gesture this ti. It was the first ti that it took serious as it looked at . It stamped its hooves, leaving deeply-etched prints in the grass.
It must be furious, as well.
It watched its ho get destroyed and its tribesn get killed. However, it was powerless despite being their King. It could only run away with its tribesn. Its tribesn may consider it good fortune to have escaped with their lives, but as a King and lord of a territory, it was suffering due to its weakness and powerlessness.
We both felt the sa way in that regard.
I cant flee. I must protect my people and my territory. As a King, I carry more responsibilities than the average person. If I cant fulfil my duties, Ill feel guilty and humiliated, which feels worse than death. Death isnt that scary. Whats truly scary is living in anguish.
A mont of carelessness wont bring a lifeti of happiness. Life itself is a consumable. A life thats consud for a goal is a life that was aningful. Misusing life is a waste of life. A glorious life isnt asured by how long it is, but whether that mont of explosion can take the peoples breath away just as fireworks.
Since when did I start considering myself a King?
I looked at it and sincerely explained, So, I ca this ti to co to an agreent with you. Im the next Elven King. Im leading the war against the anthropoids this ti. They are our common enemy. I think that you want to join the war against the anthropoids, too. Ill provide you with the right to join this war, but youll need to provide with your value as a White Deer King. In other words, Ill protect your tribesn, help you get back at them, and take back your territory. You need to be my steed.
I had a chance to make you my steed last ti. But nonetheless, I know that you, too, are a King. I cant make such a suggestion to a King, but things are different this ti. We are coming to an agreent. If you think its feasible, lower your head. I promise that I will drive the horde of anthropoids back to the North and return peace to this forest. No elf will disturb your life thereafter, as well. What do you think?
It looked at and stamped its foot on the ground. Perhaps it could understand what I ant, but I had no idea what it was expressing. All I could do was et its gaze.
I wasnt lying. I dont want to resort to underhanded sches to turn it into my steed. If thats what I wanted to do, I couldve done it months ago. The White Deer King is also a King; I cant order a King. Were on equal footing, so if I can ride it, then its an agreent we ca to.
It seed to be a bit hesitant. It looked back at its tribesn. I dont know what they said or what their gazes ant, but I didnt interrupt them.
A mont after, it turned back around and walked up to . It looked up and t my eyes in a serious manner as though it wanted to confirm once again.
I promise. I swear on the Galadriel na of the imperial family that I will not violate our agreent or betray you. Ill let you witness the anthropoids fleeing. Ill let you go to the North as a victor, and I will guarantee the safety of your tribesn in the future.
I looked at it. I didnt know if I shouldve reached my hand out or not. I asked, So, what do you think?
It walked a circle around , and then made a sound akin to a deers laugh. It then walked up to from the front, looked at and lowered its head, placing its horn before my chest.
So you agree?
I looked at its horn, feeling sowhat scared. Seriously, the horn could kill sobody. It stabbed last ti, but it was for the sake of saving
It called out then raised its head. It turned back to face its tribesman and bleated. Its tribesman responded with their own bleats. The entire forest was filled with the bleats of deer. They then lied down on the ground and looked at us with extrely envious gazes.
Lets Lets go, then I hope my horse saddle fits you Also also, should I give you a na? What shall I call you? Xiao Bai?!! Dont! Dont! Dont! Dont bite ! Dont bite ! I wont na you, okay?! Dont bite !!
Glossary
*Xiao Bai = Small/young/little white. When using Xiao as part of a na, its either to make it cute or for children except for the rare exceptions. Here, the Xiao is not translated, as its used as a na, not as a reference to being small/young. So people feel offended when you attach it to their na, so theres how you can try to insult soone in Chinese.
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