It was as if everyone was cooperating to complete her tasks.
For Adela, this was an experience akin to a dream co true.
There were no overwhelming feelings of annoyance, no complaints or curses to be heard, and the whole atmosphere had suddenly improved; it was as if everyone had found a new purpose and was striving towards the sa goal.
"What is going on with all of you today?" Adela finally couldn't help but ask aloud.
Weird!
Too weird!
The vibe at the scene made Adela wonder if this was her last supper; else why would her normally unruly peers curse so little today?
"Lord Adela, next ti there is a problem, please don't bear it alone," soone said.
Adela was stunned for a mont.
What problem? What am I bearing?
Oh, could it be the disagreent with the Lord about the Ranger's future?
She shook her head and said, "Today, I've already discussed so future plans with the Lord; it's not that I'm bearing it alone, I'm genuinely optimistic."
Upon hearing this, the others looked at each other bewilderedly.
Even "discussed with the Lord"… You're nearly letting your dignity be trampled underfoot by that Lord, isn't that serious?
A seasoned Elf Ranger elite solemnly said:
"Actually, if we are to speak the truth, Lord Adela's purpose is for us to integrate into the lands of Lancaster.
As I've said before, let's not overdo it, or we'll be unable to back down and will suffer at the hands of others."
Adela looked even more puzzled.
She always felt her subordinates were discussing sothing very sophisticated—words she could understand individually, but confusing when put together.
Where is she suffering?
"Are you speaking about this afternoon's events?
Actually, I'm fine; the Lord didn't say much, and I achieved the results I wanted," she said.
An Elf Ranger finally couldn't hold back, stood up, and said loudly:
"Lord Adela, although I don't particularly like your compromising nature, it is unnecessary to bury all the pain you've endured deep inside.
Today, my subordinates said that after you entered the Magic Workshop, the wailing never stopped, that Lord... that detestable Lord! How could he..."
Adela felt she could no longer understand her peers' thought processes; all she could do was shake her head wildly and say:
"You really misunderstood; it's mainly because Lord Kael's plan specifically formulated for Elf Rangers is truly beneficial for us.
I have personally tried it, and everyone, even if we now return to Supre Forest, the attitude of Supre Forest towards us, who erged from the Dungeon hundreds of years ago, is uncertain.
It's better to maintain the current situation, especially since our cooperation with Lord Kael is quite pleasant.
At least in terms of mutual need, I think we Elf Rangers can reach a decent consensus with the territory."
Upon hearing this, the group exchanged glances again, and while look bewildered, soone finally stood up to speak.
"Comrades, to this continent, we are all nothing but ancient relics who died hundreds of years ago; the new world holds no place for us.
The only chance for us to integrate is probably thanks to Lancaster, who led us out of the Dungeon.
Comrades, I don't ask you to fully agree, but at least at this mont, don't cause additional trouble for Lord Adela."
The group nodded in agreent, their eyes revealing a newfound resolution.
They had been confused during this ti, still unclear about the internal stakes, but undoubtedly, they were still comrades, still fellow warriors, and that was enough.
They needed to unite, to gather all their strength to safeguard the lives of their peers. As for what path lies ahead in the future, perhaps…
They looked at Adela with complex expressions.
At least now, they shouldn't add to the troubles of the one among them who was most tornted.
Until now, Adela had not understood why the atmosphere at the scene was so serious, yet so strange.
But without doubt, everyone seed less confrontational now.
She broke into a happy smile and said,
"Although I'm not sure what happened, perhaps so misunderstanding occurred among us, but at least at this mont, our hearts have managed to co a little closer.
Honestly, I'm happy; I've always been worried that under my incapable leadership, everyone would disperse, leading to irreversible bad consequences.
Now, it looks like I can still look forward to the future?"
The group nodded, understanding.
They indeed needed to start considering the future now.
...
Kael was not very familiar with Adela's situation, but he was not too worried about the developnts of intra-Elf Ranger public opinion, which had already been mostly shaped.
Returning to the Lord Mansion, he soon received a ssage that surprised him.
"Hm? Senior Sister Lily has teleported to the territory? What's going on, wasn't she engaged in a highly demanding Mage research project recently?"
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