Elf Kingdom:Game of the World Tree Chapter 143 – Chapter 143: Chapter 142 You lack integrity!

Chapter 143: Chapter 142 You lack integrity!
 

After receiving the elves' promise, the human mercenaries quickly took off their equipment under Belus's command and placed them together as per the black dragon's instructions.

And they could only wear simple coarse underwear, shivering in the canyon's cold night wind…

After the mercenaries took off their equipment, Belus was surprised to see a few tall figures suddenly emerge from the distant ruins.

Those… were actually more elves!

They were wearing luxurious equipment, and they joyfully trotted over, then gleefully carried away all the equipment taken off by the mercenaries.

Their expressions of delight at the sight of the equipment, especially their greedy looks at Belus's magic robe and wand, as well as the mercenary corps leader's silver longsword, were utterly unrestrained…

The skillful action of picking up the equipment… Who knows how many times they've done similar things, they were like bandits robbing travelers.

And their excited expressions, there was not a hint of elvish elegance or composure, but rather like petty citizens hitting the jackpot.

Belus: …

He rubbed his eyes, thinking he had seen wrong.

*Were those expressions really what elves would have?*

*For some reason, he suddenly felt a little uneasy in his heart.*

*Could it be a disguise by another race?*

Belus squinted, quietly casting an identification spell, yet the feedback he received was indeed that they were of the Elf Clan…

*An illusion?*

He rubbed his temples.

But no matter what, elves were known for their honesty.

As long as he followed their instructions, that elf would surely persuade the black dragon!

*Belus convinced himself in his heart.*

He had had quite a bit of interaction with elves.

Although mostly on opposing sides, he was quite familiar with the elves' integrity.

Elves… never lied!

What they promised, they would always fulfill!

And being the kindest and most life-loving intelligent race on the continent, as long as they surrendered, the elves surely wouldn't let the black dragon harm them!

Even… if they were enemies!

Similar situations had been verified by countless predecessors.

The elves' obsession, close to a pathological level, had even become the most effective weapon for humans against them.

“Lord Belus… they've taken our things away.”

At this moment, a deep voice came over.

Belus turned to see that it was the accompanying mercenary corps leader, a powerful golden-haired swordsman of Black Iron Middle Rank.

The swordsman looked at his taken longsword with a rather ugly expression.

Belus nodded at him, and with a bit of apology, said,

“Corps leader, my apologies… the situation erupted suddenly this time. After everything is settled, the family will compensate for your loss.”

Upon hearing his explanation, the leader closed his eyes, reluctantly accepting it.

Belus breathed a sigh of relief and then spoke to the black dragon,

“We have taken off our equipment. The goods are in the ruins beside the tower, and the elves are locked in the tower's dungeon…”

“Now… can we leave?”

“Leave?”

Upon hearing Belus's words, Black Dragon Mairrel chuckled sinisterly, revealing ferocious teeth,

“When did Mairrel say you could leave?”

Hearing this, Belus's expression became slightly grim,

“Dragon! Do not push too far!”

Having said that, he then looked toward the Little Xian Miao on the black dragon's back,

“Elf lady, you just promised us.”

Upon hearing Belus's words, Little Xian Miao nodded, her face full of innocence,

“Yes, yes! We will keep our word!”

Then she giggled,

“We didn't break our promise, did we? Did you forget what Mairrel just said?”

“Previous promises don't count! They don't count! You must leave the treasures and elves behind but must surrender all weapons and equipment!”

She mimicked Mairrel's tone.

“We never said we would let you go! The previous agreement doesn't count anymore, does it?”

Belus: …

After hearing Little Xian Miao's vivid imitation, his expression was quite dramatic.

Black dragon…

It seemed it never really said it would let the caravan go…

But… but this was too shameless, wasn't it?!

*Wasn't this deception?!*

*In an instant, Belus's expression became extremely grim,*

“You… you are extorting! Breaching a contract! Elf! Do you have any honor as a member of the Silver Clan?!”

“Breach a contract?”

Little Xian Miao pouted,

“When did we breach a contract? It's just that you didn't listen carefully to our requirements.”

Belus: …

“You… your dishonesty! How could you be so shameless! Are you still an elf?!”

He looked at Little Xian Miao, furious.

*Where did this oddball elf come from?*

*Weren't they supposed to be the most trustworthy?!*

*Was she really an elf?*

*Belus felt somewhat panicked in his heart.*

*They were already at a disadvantage, and now without equipment… doesn't that make them prey beneath the black dragon's claws?*

*Damn it! How could he make such a low-level mistake! Believing the enemy's words!*

*Had I known, I would have ordered everyone to break through!*

*But…*

*Who would have thought these elves would really break their word?!*

*It doesn't make sense!*

*They… they are elves!*

And as he watched the furious Belus, Little Xian Miao's live stream room was filled with cheerful comments from players:

“Ah… Intelligence is too low, has wasted a lifetime.”

“Exactly, exactly! How can you believe the enemy's words?”

“A player's mouth is a liar's ghost.”

“Hahahahahaha! He's flabbergasted now, isn't he?”

“Sir! Times have changed!”

…

“Hmph! Evil must be punished, no matter the means!”

Mairrel raised her head, posing righteously.

At this time, the players who had just left returned as well, fully armed, and looked at the caravan, laughing proudly.

Their expressions, not concealing their glee even a bit, were so triumphant that even Little Xian Miao felt a bit ashamed…

However… who hides their emotions when playing a game?

Moreover, this time, they were not facing the NPCs of Feilengcui, so there was no need to consider any image.

At this moment, the players were absolutely delighted!

They had to know that the reward for this operation did not include perfect resurrection times.

Previously, they were worried that if someone died in battle, wouldn't it be a loss?

And if they relied entirely on the black dragon to fight, the enemy would be dead, and the equipment would be gone in the dragon's breath.

But who knew, with just a bit of trickery from Little Xian Miao, these humans took off their equipment!

Without equipment, they were like tigers without teeth.

Except for those two Silver professionals, the other mercenaries probably weren't even opponents!

As for the two Silver… let the black dragon handle them! The Little Black Dragon of Silver Upper Rank, dealing with a Silver Lower and a Black Iron Middle Rank, even if they put on their equipment, it was more than enough.

This mission was really too easy!

And looking at the increasingly hostile black dragon and a few strange elves approaching, Belus's expression subtly changed.

But soon, he calmed down.

He looked at the Little Xian Miao on the black dragon's back and forced himself to stay calm,

“Hmph… Elf, in reality, your true goal is to rescue your companions, isn't it?”

“Haha, now our people are still in the tower. If you don't want your companions' lives in danger, you'd better let us leave!”

“Life in danger?”

The players glanced at each other and burst into laughter again,

“Hahaha! He actually says that Lunchbox Boss would be in danger?”

“Hehehe… Those in danger, I'm afraid are your people.”

“The captain could solo a level 20 demon beast in the wild!”

*What?*

Belus's eyelid twitched.

And at that moment, the tower's door was suddenly kicked open, and a few caravan members, faces covered in blood, ran out, looking terrified and shouting as they ran,

“Help… help!”

Belus instinctively turned his head, furrowing his brows,

“What's going on?”

One caravan member ran up to him, panicked,

“Dead… dead… all dead… all killed by him…”

*Him?*

Belus was slightly stunned.

And quickly, he saw a tall figure rushing out from the tower…

It was a male elf with gray-black hair.

He held a constantly bleeding dagger, and his clothes were also covered in blood.

His aura was fluctuating as if he had just broken through, and his expression was extremely cold and indifferent.

It was indeed Lunchbox.

*What an intense murderous aura!*

*Is that… an Elf Hunter of Black Iron Middle Rank? Wasn't he a lower rank before capture? Has he advanced?*

Belus's expression tightened.

And after Lunchbox came out, Belus saw no more caravan members coming out from the tower…

Which made his heart skip a beat.

*Wait…*

*There should have been more than ten people left in the tower, right?*

*This… could it be…*

He looked at Lunchbox, exuding a heavy murderous aura, his pupils contracting.

*Did he… did he do it alone?*

*How is that possible?!*

And seeing Lunchbox, the participating players became excited,

“The captain is out!”

“Hahaha! The elf NPC is surely rescued!”

“No more wasting words with them, let's go! Hurry up and complete the mission!”

“Haha! Folks across the way! Don't believe the enemy's lies in your next life!”

“Hey hey, I wonder if mercenaries give more experience points…”

After speaking, they drew their weapons, excitedly charging toward the mercenaries who had already finished taking off their equipment.

And Black Dragon Mairrel also let out an exhilarated roar, spewing Dragon Breath at the two doomed Silver professionals…

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