Chapter 604: eting Miligas Again (2)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The elven squad leader nodded and instructed the other warriors to guard the entrance. Then, with Ji Chen and the others, he entered the embassy, arriving in the reception hall they had visited before.
In just a few minutes, Miligas and Black, who they hadn’t seen for a long ti, walked in from outside. Miligas greeted Ji Chen with a hearty handshake and a smile, “Lord Ji Chen, you’ve finally co to visit again. Why didn’t you tell earlier? I would have prepared a banquet to welco you.”
“I just arrived in the Maple Principality a while ago and ca here as soon as 1 got off the ship.”
“Oh? Is there sothing urgent?”
Ji Chen smiled and nodded.
At this mont, Black, who was standing nearby, spoke in a solemn tone, “In just a few months, it seems that your strength has increased.”
Miligas was slightly surprised and secretly delighted. The fact that Ji Chen was becoming more powerful indicated that his earlier investnt had been wise.
Ji Chen waved his hand with a smile, “I’ve had so opportunities in these few months, nothing worth ntioning.”
After so casual conversation, they got to the point.
“Sir Miligas, so ti ago, while exploring a sealed ancient battlefield of the gods, I accidentally discovered so elves who were stranded there…”
Ji Chen briefly recounted the events that had occurred in the frozen wilderness, but he omitted the details about Elisya and her connection to the ancient elven bloodline and the power of the ocean.
“So, there’s still a group of our kin trapped in that ancient battlefield.” Miligas expressed his gratitude, “Thanks to your help, 1, on behalf of the Silvermoon Dynasty, am grateful for everything you’ve done.”
“Where are these elves now? Didn’t they co with you?”
“I’ve left them on the ship for now because there are quite a few of them.”
Miligas asked in surprise, “How many are there?”
“Close to five thousand elves.”
“Five thousand…? Let send a few carriages to pick them up… Wait, five thousand!?”
Miligas was dumbfounded, and his mind seed to have been swept away by a tidal wave. He couldn’t find words to express his shock. Five thousand elves, what kind of concept was that? The entire Maple Principality didn’t have five thousand elves!
Ji Chen nodded, “That’s correct. If 1 rember correctly, Lady Marianne told it was five thousand.”
Miligas controlled his astonished expression, but his mind was still reeling. When reason and wisdom regained the upper hand, he quickly realized the significance of this matter.
The return of a full five thousand elves was a montous event for the dwindling elven population, struggling to reproduce.
Most importantly, if these five thousand elves were returned to the dynasty through his efforts, it would be a significant achievent.
Seeing Ji Chen’s half-smile, Miligas quickly realized that this achievent was specially delivered to him. He felt grateful and satisfied with Ji Chen.
The last ti Ji Chen had sent the Deep Sea rfabric, he had made quite a splash in front of his colleagues during the queen’s celebration ceremony and even earned the queen’s approval. If he could achieve such a significant political achievent this ti, perhaps he could earn the queen’s appreciation and even further advancent in his position.
Ji Chen smiled and said, “Lord Miligas, do you think this achievent I’ve brought is substantial enough?”
“It’s more than substantial; it feels like a dream co true,” Miligas replied with a hearty laugh. “You personally bringing our fellow kin back to the embrace of the Empire is a testant to the great friendship between you and the elves.”
As an elven ambassador stationed outside the Silvermoon Dynasty, he was no stranger to the intrigues, negotiations, and exchanges of interests with other races and nobles. He understood the nature of Ji Chen’s act of delivering this achievent very well.
This actually made him feel more at ease because only relationships based on mutual benefit were dependable.
He was most afraid that Ji Chen would be a single-minded brute who only sought to beco stronger, much like those foul-slling dwarves.
After silently looking down on the dwarves for a mont, Miligas led Ji Chen to sit on the sofa. He clasped Ji Chen’s hand with both of his, his gaze gentle as he said, “If you have any needs, please don’t hesitate to tell . I will do my best to assist you.”
Seeing Miligas’ “affectionate” expression, Ji Chen suddenly felt a chill and discreetly withdrew his hands, coughing lightly. “Do you know where there’s a large quantity of Spirit Crystals?”
“Spirit Crystals?”
Miligas hesitated for a mont. He certainly knew what Spirit Crystals were. These high-grade resources had a wide range of uses, but they were most commonly used as the necessary resource for recruiting Tier 6 units.
Unexpectedly, in the short ti since his return to Silvermoon City, Ji Chen had already reached the level of recruiting Tier 6 units. His judgnt was indeed accurate.
After a brief pause, Miligas said, “Spirit Crystals are more advanced and, naturally, rarer than Mithril Crystals. They have always been in high demand, even among us elves. The quantities are limited, and they are tightly controlled.
If you want to acquire a large quantity of Spirit Crystals in a short period, besides regular purchases, 1 suggest you visit the Irante Temple on the eastern coast.”
“Irante Temple? What is that?” Ji Chen asked curiously.
Miligas explained, “The Irante Temple was left behind by the gods of the Orderly Divine Lineage tens of thousands of years ago. It is a special area used to test our people and promote strong individuals. It is also a place where Spirit Crystals are naturally abundant.
There are many challenges left behind by the gods at that place, and the more challenges you overco, the greater the rewards. It’s a place that’s very suitable for you and other honorable lords.”
Such a place existed?
The eastern coast was not far from Maple City, which was located to the east. Perhaps he could visit it soti.
“Thank you for your suggestion; 1 will consider it.”
“Besides that, I also know of another way to acquire a large quantity of rare resources and Spirit Crystals in a short period.”
Miligas picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and casually continued, “1 believe you’ve heard about what happened at the Queen’s birthday celebration ceremony, right?”
“I heard about it from my subordinates stationed in the Maple Kingdom.”
“That saves the trouble of repeating it.” Miligas paused and said, “The Queen has ordered us to investigate the mastermind behind this, but to be honest, for the past few days, both and Black, as well as our colleagues from the Maple Kingdom, have been clueless. However, the pressure from Silvermoon City is increasing…”
Ji Chen raised an eyebrow. “What do you an?”
“If you could help us find the hidden mastermind in the Maple Kingdom, 1 can reward you with the Spirit Crystals stored in the kingdom’s reserves.
And this amount is at least in the five digits,”
Ji Chen looked at Miligas with a hint of cunning in his eyes, asking in confusion.
“Even soone like you can’t find any trace of that elusive mastermind, how can you expect to find him?”
Miligas shrugged. “Perhaps it’s possible? There are many things in this world that I cannot predict. Just like a few months ago when the Lords of the Glory descended, I never thought you could grow so rapidly, to the point where you single-handedly defeated the tens of thousands of armies of the Bass Kingdom and helped Leinhart overthrow the Bass Kingdom.”
Ji Chen was slightly surprised and then chuckled.
It seed that everything he had done in Leinhart had already caught the elves’ attention. He wasn’t sure if they had deliberately investigated or simply stumbled upon the information.
But he didn’t mind. With a relaxed tone, he said, “I can give it a try, but 1 can’t guarantee success.”
“Of course, I won’t rely solely on you,” Miligas laughed heartily.
“But if you really find the mastermind, perhaps Her Majesty the Queen will summon you. What 1 an is, after I present the Deep Sea rfabric you brought to Her Majesty the Queen as a tribute, your na has already caught Her Majesty’s attention.”
Ji Chen was slightly stunned, feeling a bit displeased.
The Elven Queen wanted to et him? It depended on whether he was willing or not. He wasn’t her subject!
However, he was curious about this Elf Queen, known for her power and influence in the world, who ruled the Elven Empire with an iron fist.
After all, in so colorful stories on Earth, the Elven Queen was often associated with orcs, green-skinned beings, and dark creatures.
Curiosity was a part of being human, right?
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