I Became My Elf King Character In A Game-Like World-Chapter 17: Some New Abilities

At this time of day, magical beasts would typically emerge from their dens, prowling the wilderness in search of prey. But tonight was different.

After hours of relentless hunting by the three elven armies, the nearby magical beasts had been almost completely wiped out.

Those with enough intelligence—especially high-ranked magical beasts—had already fled deep into the forest, too fearful to challenge the elves today.

With their mission complete, Renjiro led his army back to their territory.

The elven warriors marched in disciplined formation, their movements swift yet graceful. Not a single elf had fallen during the goblin nest raid, making it a perfect victory.

The other two elven squad, led by Lirael and Selena, had yet to return, but Renjiro wasn't worried.

Each of those squad was accompanied by three Circle 9 Giant Golems—powerful constructs made of enchanted stone. Even if they encountered a Stronger magical beast, they wouldn't be easily defeated.

As expected, it didn't take long before Renjiro received a notification from his system.

[Ding!]

•Victory! Your Elven Army has successfully eradicated the Goblin Nest, Evil Spider Lair, and Moonwolf Pack, securing control over a 5,000-meter radius.

•Loot Acquired: 180,000 Gold Coins

•Quest Completed: [Newbie Quest II]

•Reward Received: 1x Equipment Lottery Ticket

Renjiro smirked. Another success.

Not long after, he spotted two groups of elven warriors emerging from the dense forest. The armies led by Lirael and Selena had finally returned.

Lirael stepped forward, her hair shimmering under the moonlight. "My Lord! We've collected a large number of magic cores from the Moon Wolf Pack!" She gestured behind her, where several elves were carrying heavy wooden crates filled with glowing orbs.

Selena, with her long hair and bright eyes, approached next. "My Lord, inside the Evil Spider Lair, we discovered the remains of many humans. It seems those foul creatures had been using them as food. However, we managed to recover a large sum of gold coins as well."

More crates were brought forward, some filled with shimmering magic cores, while others overflowed with gold coins.

Both elven commanders looked eager to receive praise.

Renjiro nodded approvingly. "Well done." With the loot secured, the elves began tallying their earnings.

After a thorough count, the three elven armies had amassed:

•180,000 gold coins

•Over 1,400 magic cores of various ranks

•Numerous gemstones and finely crafted artifacts

It was a tremendous haul.

Renjiro stored the gold coins into his system, ensuring they were safe, while the other valuable items were sent to the treasury for further sorting.

However, the true prize wasn't the gold or gemstones.

The 1,400+ magic cores were worth far more. Depending on their ranks, they could easily be sold for hundreds of thousands of gold coins—if not more.

The elves had not only eliminated dangerous creatures from their territory but had also acquired a fortune in the process.

....

After dinner at the Elven Royal Palace, Renjiro gathered his trusted subordinates—Elaria, Lirael, Selena, and the other elven commanders.

Tonight, they would enter the Restricted Grounds.

Their goal was twofold.

First, Renjiro planned to expand the elven army using the Battleborn Tree, a powerful source of magic capable of creating more elite warriors.

Second, he intended to construct a Elunarian Spring, a sacred structure that would provide Life Water for the elves.

Once the Elunarian Spring was completed, the elves would no longer need to rely on the human trade caravans for food. Life Water could sustain them indefinitely while also enhancing their magical abilities.

....

A deep, resonant hum filled the air as the Eternal tree's massive trunk trembled. Slowly, from the bark, a weathered, ancient face emerged, its wise eyes opening to gaze upon Renjiro.

"Hmm..." The voice was slow and deliberate, filled with an ancient presence.

The Tree Spirit studied Renjiro for a long moment before speaking again.

"Elf King," it murmured, its voice like the rustling of leaves in the wind. "I can smell gold on you... How strange. I can no longer create young elves on my own. Instead, I require gold coins to do so."

Renjiro immediately understood.

This was the system's doing.

He wasted no time and asked, "System, how much gold does it take to create a single young elf?"

A notification instantly appeared before his eyes.

[System Notification]

•Unit: Young Elf

•Classification: Circle 1– The most basic foundation of the elven race. Their numbers reflect the strength and prosperity of the Elf Kingdom.

•Cost: 10 Gold Coins per Young Elf

•Abilities:

-Gold Mining – Young Elves can mine and refine gold ore, producing pure gold coins directly.

-Self-Destruct – In moments of extreme anger or desperation, a Young Elf can sacrifice itself in a deadly explosion, taking its enemy down with it.

Renjiro's eyes narrowed in interest.

Curious, he asked, "System, how exactly do Young Elves mine gold?"

[Ding!]

•A Mystical Process! Young Elves can release their energy to encase raw gold ore, refining it within their bodies. Once fully processed, they expel pure gold coins, ready for use.

Renjiro was stunned.

That's incredible!

If they discovered a gold mine, they wouldn't need laborers or tools—Young Elves could process it instantly, turning raw ore into wealth.

A truly magical and efficient method.

"This will save so much effort in the future," Renjiro mused, his mind already calculating potential profits. "Whenever we find a gold mine, I'll just send Young Elves to harvest it. Quick, easy, and highly profitable."

As for their Self-Destruct ability...

Renjiro barely paid attention to it.

If things ever became so dire that Young Elves had to sacrifice themselves in battle, then as the Elf King, he would likely be on the brink of death as well for them to do so.

There would be no point in relying on such desperate measures.

'Spend 5,000 gold coins to create 500 Young Elves!'

[Ding!]

Confirmed! Initiating creation process...

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A brilliant golden light shot from Renjiro's forehead, spiraling toward the Eternal tree.

The Tree Spirit let out a deep, joyful hum.

"Elf King," it said with excitement. "I can feel my power returning."