Chapter 14: Killing Intent
Three wyverns could be seen flying in formation. One flew in front as the leader, while the other two flew behind it on either side, forming a 'V' shape. In front, Eldrin rode his wyvern alone, while Aldrian and Eleine had their own riders on the other wyverns. As they flew, an energy shield protected their bodies from the gusts of wind.
"Sir leader, may I ask you a question?" asked Eleine.
"Eldrin Sylvaris. You can call me Eldrin, miss. And what is it you want to ask?"
"Sylvaris? Are you from the Grand Duchy of Sylvaris?"
"Yes, miss, I'm one of the commanders in the Sylvaris family army."
"So, Sir Eldrin, why did the elves bring their outpost to the Everlasting Silent Forest? Is it true there has been a change in the forest, significant enough to establish an outpost there and even assign a Marquess stage cultivator like yourself?"
Eldrin looked back towards Eleine for a moment before looking forward again.
"It looks like you missed the news from the past few years. Yes, many things have changed in the Everlasting Silent Forest. We still don't know the cause, but some of the people who were trapped in the forest have returned, and the entire forest seems more passive when outsiders set foot in it than before. So, His Majesty the Emperor gave the order to explore this place, and the Sylvaris family got a share of the area here." Eldrin said, looking down towards the vast forest. Eleine continued listening as he went on.
"As for why a Marquess stage cultivator like me was dispatched to this place, it's because of the Devils."