Who told you I am an NPC

Chapter : 141

As far as the eye could see were trees soaring into the clouds, with verdant vines spiraling and coiling upwards.

Sunlight filtered through the layers of the canopy, sprinkling onto the dirt ground, forming mottled spots of light. Golden dust motes floated up and down, dancing in the beams of light.

Unknown wildflowers bloomed on the roadside, and the Kāmi beast's height was just right to smell their faint fragrance, intertwined with the refreshing scent of the ancient forest trees, making one feel relaxed and happy.

The sound of a stream flowing slowly could be heard, and on a nearby branch, a bird curiously sized up the strange elf who had just intruded, its crisp and pleasant chirping echoing endlessly.

Even the mist lingering in the forest had dissipated a lot, instead draping a layer of hazy, light gauze over this beautiful scenery, just like a fairyland.

Although it was not quite the same as the Selinval in my memory, the feeling it gave was the same as always, like a paradise isolated from the world.

“Quill!!” A furious roar broke the tranquility of the moment.

I was so frightened my fur almost stood on end. I turned my head to see a strikingly handsome, black-haired man in a white robe walking over angrily.

He was barefoot on the dirt ground yet remained unstained by dust. His long, smooth black hair was draped over his shoulders, casually tied with a vine, looking very carefree.

To be honest, he had a certain angelic holiness, yet also possessed a more free and unrestrained air than an angel, perfectly matching the stereotypical description of an elf.

The pair of translucent wings on his back also revealed his identity.

This was an adult elf.

Upon seeing this black-haired man, Quill instantly shuddered and flew behind Zara to hide, speaking meekly: “Teacher Laine……”

Laine reached out and, with swift precision, grabbed Quill from behind Zara. He applied a slight force, making it impossible for Quill to escape his palm, and looked at him with dangerous eyes:

“You brat actually took Zara across the magic formation to run outside? And you used my secret order. If Regus hadn't told me, would I still be kept in the dark by you right now?!”

“I was wrong, Teacher Laine!” Quill struggled, trying to escape from Laine's hand, but it was completely useless. He was held firmly and thoroughly kneaded by Laine.

“You've really grown some guts, you brat! Not only did you dare to steal my secret order, but you also dared to abduct Zara!”

Laine was furious. He wanted to hit the child, but Quill was only fifteen centimeters tall, so hitting him wouldn't be satisfying at all.

“Do you know how long the elders have been looking for you two since you disappeared? You smelly brat!”

As he spoke, Laine's face became flushed with a blush, looking like he was about to get heated.

I quietly took a few steps to the side, found the best viewing spot, and started watching the show.

No matter the world, parents disciplining their children was always the most interesting drama, not to mention this was the elf version from another world.

Zara also knew they had just done something wrong and didn't dare to plead for Quill, so she could only lower her head and listen silently to Teacher Laine's scolding on the side.

After scolding for over ten minutes and thoroughly manhandling both little cubs, and confirming that neither of them was injured, Laine finally stopped his ranting and took a few breaths.

I was amazed. I had thought this Teacher Laine didn't need to breathe when he scolded people, since he didn't seem to pause for breath.

So he did need to breathe after all? Then how did he manage to say so much in one breath without stuttering at all just now?

Wasn't his lung capacity a bit too impressive?

Feeling the gaze, Laine lowered his head and met a pair of round, red eyes. The clear, bottomless red eyes flickered with a look of awe.

Laine paused. He looked me up and down, and said uncertainly: “A Kāmi beast……? No, that's not right……”

He casually tossed Quill away. Quill rolled far away in mid-air. He then bent down, grabbed the Kāmi beast's two long ears, lifted it up, and brought it closer for careful study.

“Your soul doesn't match the Kāmi beast's body. What are you?”

As he spoke, Laine's eyes gradually sharpened, and his gaze towards me carried a hint of suspicion and vigilance, “How did you enter Selinval?”

As soon as Laine said this, he remembered that these two little cubs behind him had run out of Selinval today.

He turned his head sharply to glare at the two little elves who were guiltily lowering their heads, and narrowed his eyes, “You didn't bring it back, did you?”

Quill felt even more guilty, “No, I just… well…”

Zara explained for him: “No, I was the one who brought Kaka back. His companion is missing, and my tracking spell couldn't find his companion, so I brought him back to ask Elder Regus.”

She then briefly recounted the process of meeting me, the Kāmi beast.

Kaka is?

A question mark appeared above my head again. Who was Kaka? Why had they even given me a name?

When Laine heard Zara's explanation, his whole demeanor soured. Holding me by the ears, he pointed at me, “You're saying this Kāmi beast can talk and turn into a human, but you still think he's a Kāmi beast?”

My front paws hung in front of my chest. I blinked obediently, swaying innocently with the force of Laine's grip.

Laine was heartbroken: “What did I teach you before? Elder Pike would return to the embrace of the Mother Tree on the spot if he heard this. Have you forgotten that things like Transformation Potions exist? High-level Transformation Potions can turn one into an animal's form!”

Zara had a sudden realization: “Ah, I forgot about that possibility!”

Laine looked like he was about to faint.

Why was this elf named Laine so flustered? Speaking of which, the elves of the past didn't seem this lively? Could it be that after a thousand years, all elves had become as lively and unrestrained as Lilian?

I thought to myself.

Laine wiped his face, finally accepting the fact that his students were very unreliable.

I silently raised a paw, “So, can you take me to see Elder Regus now? My companion is still missing, and I'm a little anxious.”

There was no new news from Penelope, and the system hadn't prompted that the mission had failed, which meant the two of them should be fine for now.

After all, from the various signs at the scene, it could be deduced that Rowena and William wouldn't be in danger so quickly. But if time dragged on, their situation wouldn't be good. It would be best to find them sooner.

Laine stared at me fiercely, “You want to see Regus just because you say so? You fellow used the form of a Kāmi beast to deceive elf cubs into bringing you into Selinval, passing the magic barrier. Do you think the elf tribe will let you off so easily?”

Zara couldn't help but argue back: “No, we didn't use your secret order, Teacher, to bring him in. He came in by himself.”

“Came in by himself?” Laine was skeptical and looked at Quill, “What do you mean?”

Seeing a chance where he could finally speak, Quill quickly demonstrated for Laine, “He just walked through the barrier like this. We hadn't used the secret order at that time!”

“How is that possible?” Laine denied it outright, “The previous magic formation might have directly let in people with elven blood, but since a few months ago… um, the magic formation has been completely closed. Even elves returning from their training outside have to use special methods. How could he just walk in directly.”

Laine's probing gaze swept back and forth over me.

Quill threw up his hands: “I don't know about that, but he said he knows Lilian.”

“Lilian?” Laine was surprised, and the hand holding my ear couldn't help but loosen, almost dropping me to the ground, “You know Lilian?”

“Yes, we met in Bartovita before. Later, Lilian returned to Selinval for her growth period. Did she mention me to you all?” I answered Laine's question good-naturedly.

Laine: “……Not that I recall.”

With a complicated expression, he finally let go and placed me back on the ground, “Are you here to find Lilian?”

His attitude had taken a one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn, so kind that I almost thought the irritable elf I had just seen was an illusion.

I was puzzled, “I'm not?”

“Didn't Zara just say it? My companion is missing, and her tracking spell couldn't find them, so I followed them back to see if Elder Regus has a way.”

Laine: ……

“Oh… oh, so you're here to find Elder Regus.” Laine seemed a bit dazed.

I felt a bit embarrassed, “Of course, I'm also a little worried about Lilian. How is she now? Counting the time, her growth period should be ending soon?”

Laine: “……Um, it should be in the next few days.”

I was surprised. What a coincidence?

“Then can I see her later by the way?” I said, “Actually, I'm a bit worried about her. I haven't received any news from her for a long time.”

Recently, all the messages he sent to Lilian had sunk like a stone into the sea, receiving no reply at all.

If he didn't know that Lilian might not have time to reply during her growth period and that she would be safe within the elf territory, Yan Yunqing would have suspected something had happened to her.

“You can…… probably?” Laine was uncertain.

“Forget it… I'll take you to find Regus first. As for Lilian… um, you can ask Regus. If he agrees, you can see her.”

I wasn't surprised. I had already guessed that Lilian was the new-generation Elf Queen. As an outsider who claimed to know Lilian and wanted to see their queen upon arrival, no elf would agree to it right away.

I agreed readily, signaling for Laine to walk ahead while I followed behind.

Laine was silent for a moment, then turned back to pick me up. Quill and Zara very consciously flew onto Laine's shoulders, one on each side.

“You can't keep up with me.”

The translucent wings on Laine's back vibrated rapidly. He flew up directly, holding me, and headed in one direction.

Since Laine said so, I let him carry me with a clear conscience, observing Selinval along the way. This place could be described as an ocean of green, like having mistakenly entered a forest from a fairy tale.

Treehouses and mushroom houses of various shapes could be seen everywhere, filled with the breath of nature.

From time to time, an elf would fly by. After seeing Laine's group, they would smile, nod, and call out: “Laine, finally found these two naughty rascals?”

“Thanks for your hard work, Laine.”

There were also cubs shouting at Quill from a distance, “Haha Quill, you're done for! Teacher Pike said he's going to punish you with a month of hard labor! Don't cry later when you're being scolded by Elder Regus!”

Quill glared back angrily: “You're the one who's going to cry!”

That cub ran off laughing loudly. The sheer schadenfreude could be heard in that laughter.

Quill was a little angry. Laine snorted, “You deserve it if you cry from the scolding. How dare you sneak out? Do you know how dangerous it is outside now?”

Quill wilted again, muttering: “I've never been outside, how would I know how dangerous it is.”

Laine: ……

I almost laughed out loud.

After flying for a little while, Laine landed. Before me was an ancient, huge treehouse formed by the intertwining of several trees and vines—no, it should be called a palace?

The exterior of the palace looked as if it had grown naturally from these plants. Anyone who saw it would marvel at the divine craftsmanship of nature—however, I knew that this ancient and stunning vine palace was actually personally nurtured by Sylph using her magic.

The “Demon King” had even provided design inspiration.

It was only because in the beginning, there was no difference between the dwellings of the Elf Queen and ordinary elves, just simple treehouses.

The “Demon King” felt that this did not fit the status of an Elf Queen and incited Sylph to build this breathtaking structure.