Chapter 37: Summoned by the Forest: Alex Meets the Elven Princess
As Alex moved with Hati toward the west, they heard the sound of a river flowing. Beneath the dense canopy, a crystal-clear river meandered through the forest, so transparent that one could see the smooth stones, and the fish swimming and leaping.
Alex looked around but couldn't find anything out of the ordinary.
"Woof," Hati barked, pointing toward the direction of the river.
Alex nodded and began walking along its edge. Then, suddenly, he felt a strange sensation—like crossing through a bubble.
And then, it appeared before them.
An enchanting sight—beautiful houses built upon trees, their branches extending outward to form a vibrant, dense green canopy above. Flowers bloomed in a riot of colors, their sweet scent drifting through the air. Every breath Alex took felt cool and refreshing. He felt as though he had stepped into the very embrace of Mother Nature herself.
Then, from within that lush paradise, she emerged.
A silver-golden-haired girl with sparkling green eyes and finely sculpted features appeared. Her body was gracefully curved and well-proportioned, clad in leather-like green armor that hugged her form. A silver crown rested upon her head, with small leaf shapes on each side and a tiny canopy structure at its center—resembling the mighty tree it honored.
She ran toward them, her chest bouncing lightly with each step, hair shimmering under the sunlight.
She looked like the avatar of nature itself.
Hati's head moved in perfect rhythm with the elf's every step, his gaze locked with innocent fascination on the subtle bounce of her chest.