Chapter 62: Emilia!
"Time to go home." Just as she was about to climb down, she heard footsteps.
Her greatest fear had come true. Those pureblood elves who often bullied her were here!
These elves lived comfortable lives, almost worry-free. Because the forest resources were extremely abundant, they never had to worry about food or clothing. And all elves were beautiful; there was virtually no "mate competition."
Unlike human society, where appearance, wealth, and power determined status, here, beauty was common and equal, which led to an extreme emptiness in their spiritual world.
In this equality and boredom, some elves turned to bullying others for entertainment. Especially those of impure blood Emilia was one of them.
Because of her mixed heritage and that "flawed" beauty mark, the bullying she endured was particularly vicious.
They would steal her food, throw stones at her, verbally abuse her, and even mock her as if she were a lower creature.
The footsteps grew closer. Emilia trembled all over. "I have to leave quickly..." She clutched the apple tightly. If it were before, even if they stole her mushrooms or wild grass, she could bear it.
But this was an apple! If they stole it, they would definitely throw it into the acidic swamp and force her to jump in and get it. Then, this hard-won apple would be completely inedible.
"Great Nature Goddess, why now of all times..." She regretted her slow movements. Worst of all, her body was already extremely weak she hadn't eaten for three days. As she was climbing down, she suddenly felt dizzy, her foot slipped, and she fell from the tree.
Thud!