“Your Highness Liana.” Sephirena immediately spotted Liana in the crowd.

“You...” Liana opened her mouth, but couldn’t say a word for a long time. “Forget it. Wait a moment, let me calm down.”

From Sephirena’s condition, she had definitely demolished the Forbidden Land with her bare hands.

This was an extremely dangerous thing to do. Although the existence of the holy sword could now be confirmed and there could be no demons under this mountain, it was still very dangerous for Sephirena. If she couldn’t find the holy sword, what she would face was death.

In her current state, she had probably been discovered before she could find it. This formation of guards felt like it was specifically to capture her.

Things had become very troublesome.

“In the illusion, I received the guidance of Mother Tree of Life and had the honor of using the holy sword once.”

“You’re saying you’ve used the holy sword?” Nimeris stepped forward at this moment.

“Yes.”

“Then why didn’t you tell me?” Nimeris asked.

“Haven’t I said enough about the holy sword since I was a child?” Sephirena said.

“Didn’t we also search according to what you said at the beginning? The results are very clear to everyone. There was no harvest at all,” Nimeris said. “Over time, it’s normal for us to no longer believe in the matter of the holy sword, right? And even so, for something as important as this, even if we don’t believe you, you should have still told us, right?”

Nimeris frowned, but not because of this matter.

It was because she knew very well that what Sephirena was saying was the truth. The reason no information about the holy sword had been found before was entirely because Nimeris had rushed to deal with it after learning about it.

But this time, Sephirena had actually acted without telling anyone. She had let her guard down...

However, even if she had been paying attention, there was no good way. Sephirena was too decisive.

The holy sword was sealed in this mountain. To take it out and hide it somewhere else required special means, and this would take some time to complete.

Fortunately, she had hidden it deep enough. Sephirena had not found it.

“When I was a child, I also thought that perhaps it was my imagination. But the shadow of the holy sword has appeared in my illusions many times. It was not until after Sister Tarashil died that I was unwilling to use illusion magic again. I developed a fear of it, for no special reason other than the fact that Sister Tarashil’s shadow would appear in the illusion. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

“I thought that I was the one who killed her, that I was not worthy to see her. This is the truth of why I couldn’t use illusion magic.

“I had originally thought that when I used it again, the holy sword might disappear. But it didn’t. The holy sword was still in my illusion, and it helped me solve the problems within it.

“After that, a voice has been guiding me in my mind, telling me the location of the holy sword, which is why I came here.

“And before that, I had told others about the holy sword countless times, but in the end, it was never found. So this time, I decided to come here alone,” Sephirena said.

“And the result? You still didn’t find the holy sword, did you? This time, you can’t blame others, can you? Wake up, Sephirena,” Nimeris said quickly. “If you turn back now, there’s still time. The demonkind has been sealed for too long and has not yet fully revived. As long as we repair the Forbidden Land at this time, there is still a remedy.”

Liana bit her lip. With this explanation, Sephirena had completely excluded her. Even if she really couldn’t find the holy sword, it would have nothing to do with her.

But the idea that the holy sword was here was proposed by her. She would not allow Sephirena to be in danger because of her own affairs.

Liana was still a little frustrated.

This girl, doesn’t she think about the time and consequences before doing things?

However, she was in no position to criticize her. It was very likely that Sephirena was forced to do this because she had run out of time.

Liana’s purpose this time was also for the holy sword. She had also come here because time was tight.

Not to mention, Sephirena also had to face the double surveillance of Nimeris and Oester. To have such an opportunity to strike when they were vulnerable was already very rare.

Holy sword, if I or Sephirena are really the ones you approve of, please come and help her now.

Liana could only pray now. Her perception at that time was absolutely correct. The holy sword was definitely here. Even now, she could still feel its aura.

“I can be sure that the holy sword is there. Nimeris, you have been searching in the sea for so long, and you still haven’t found anything, have you? Since you can feel the holy sword, you shouldn’t be feeling nothing right now, should you?” Sephirena said.

“...You are beyond saving, Sephirena.” Nimeris sighed. “I don’t know what you experienced in the illusion, but I absolutely will not allow you to continue. This way, you will awaken the demon race from its seal. This way, you will harm the entire Elf Forest!”

Avira only felt a headache. Why had things turned out like this? Nimeris had already found clues to the holy sword, Sephirena had returned, and the alliance with the Lisat Kingdom was also very smooth. Wasn’t everything moving in a good direction?

“Um, since Sephirena said it was the word of the Tree of Life, perhaps it’s true? After all, Princess Nimeris has been searching for so long and hadn’t found any clues, right?” Liana could only bite the bullet and speak up now.

She couldn’t watch Sephirena be taken away just like that.

Sure enough, after she spoke, many glaring gazes turned to her.

“...” Liana tried her best to remain calm.

“Your Highness Liana, I know that you also don’t quite understand why Sephirena has done these things. She is your friend, and it’s normal for you to want to speak up for her. We can also understand. But at a time like this, I hope you can be a little calmer. Our elf race does not want to lose a friend like you, nor do we want to affect our alliance with the Lisat Kingdom because of your affairs.” Nimeris directly pinned a big label on Liana.

This increased the pressure on her exponentially.

Liana looked up and met Sephirena’s gaze. In those blood-red «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» eyes, she couldn’t tell what she was thinking at all!!!

“Not to mention, this is just a story made up out of thin air. No one can prove that what she said is true. Perhaps... Sephirena has already been bewitched by the demon race. Today’s actions are precisely to allow the demon race to revive more quickly,” Nimeris said.

“Um... actually, I also received this message. It was also the Tree of Life that told me. It’s just that I didn’t understand it very well, because my understanding of the holy sword is very vague. And it was in her illusion. I thought she would discuss it with you all. I didn’t expect it to be like this. But even so, I still believe that this news is credible,” Liana said through gritted teeth.

“Your Highness, must you stand by her side? Your status is very special, and you also have a significant say in the Lisat Kingdom. Can I assume that...”

“I have never had much of a say in the Lisat Kingdom. The reason people there listen to some of the things I say is entirely because of my father and my mother, Ambis. In fact, if I didn’t have them and Mephilia, I would have no say at all, let alone represent the King of Lisat.

“To be honest, even if I were Mephilia, I could not represent the King of Lisat, unless it was his decree. Just like now, do the words of Princess Nimeris represent the entire Elf Forest?” Liana turned the tables.

“...Of course not.”

“There’s no use in us saying these things. Why don’t we let the Tree of Life have a say? How about it?” Liana made a suggestion.

“A good suggestion, Your Highness. It’s just that it’s not that we couldn’t have thought of this. But Mother Tree of Life no longer supports this matter now,” Nimeris said.

Right now, the Tree of Life could not make a decision. And since she had found clues about the holy sword, it was needless to say who should be believed.

“Thank you, Your Highness, for still speaking up for me at this time.” Sephirena, who had been listening on the side for a long time, finally spoke.

She tightly gripped a long strip of stone in her hand, blood constantly dripping from the wound. She looked at Liana, full of gratitude.

Even at a time like this, she is still willing to stand up and speak for me.

Then I will not let her down either. I will also prove something to her.

Sephirena stepped into the air, walking towards Liana step by step.

The elf guards stood in front of Liana, about to seize Sephirena.

“Get out of the way. I’m not looking for you.” Sephirena’s gaze was icy. This feeling was just like the first time they had met.

The elf guards were scared and took a step back.

“Wait a moment, please?” Liana had the guards stand down. “It won’t hurt to let her finish talking first, right?”

“You are no match for me. I don’t want to waste too much of my energy on you.” With every step Sephirena took, a flower would bloom on her footprint.

The blood slowly seeped into the strip of stone in her hand. The stone slowly shattered and cracked open.

A sacred and powerful force gradually spread out.