If it was just that, there was no need at all. She was very safe, and Sephirena didn’t owe her anything.

Sephirena herself had indeed not considered things very much. What Princess Mephilia had said was also very right. “That is true. My becoming Princess Liana’s guardian knight might bring her more unnecessary trouble. I am not steady enough, nor have I thought things through very much. There are still many areas where I need to learn.”

Sephirena temporarily gave up on the idea of becoming Liana’s guardian knight. “But I will also go to the Ibett Magic Academy. I will also participate in the demon simulations. I want to improve, I want to learn. At the same time, this is also a decision to protect the holy sword. Her Highness has also said that in the Elf Forest, there may be many elves with ill intentions towards the holy sword. Perhaps they have long since joined the embrace of the demon race. If the sword stays in the Elf Forest, it may be very dangerous.”

Liana replied, “It’s possible that this situation is not just in the Elf Forest. Our human side may have had this kind of corruption for a long time as well. The power of the demon race is indeed much stronger than that of living beings. It’s not a strange thing for some to fall because of it.”

“Then that’s still better than me staying alone in the Elf Forest, right?” Sephirena said.

“Don’t you still have Princess Avira? She will help you. You are her sister, and moreover, the keeper of the holy sword. For either of those reasons, she will protect you,” Liana said.

“That is true. There are also some records about the holy sword in the Elf Forest, but I believe that they are far from what is in the Ibett Magic Academy. I also want to participate in the demon simulations. Plus, Your Highness, don’t you want to learn more about the holy sword?” Sephirena asked.

“That is also true.” Liana nodded. The holy sword was necessary, and she also had the responsibility to understand it.

Besides, she was already quite satisfied with the current result. Sephirena had temporarily given up on the idea of becoming her guardian knight. Just coming to the academy was completely acceptable.

And the headmaster of the academy was also an elf. Sephirena was also an elf, and one who was recognized by the holy sword and the Tree of Life. Perhaps Headmaster Ibett could teach her some elf magic?

But Liana still maintained a cynical attitude towards him and could not completely trust him.

“In that case, I can make the arrangements for you, whether it’s in the academy or the Lisat Kingdom,” Mephilia said.

“Then thank you, Princess Mephilia.”

However, due to Sephirena’s previous actions, Mephilia was very worried, so she repeatedly emphasized many things to her.

What could not be done in the Lisat Kingdom, what was illegal, what could not be touched, otherwise she would be exiled.

The next day, Liana’s original plan was to come to the Elf Forest to ask for information about the holy sword. But this time, she had found it directly, which could be considered completing the mission.

There was no need for her to stay in her any longer. But she wanted to give it a try. What if the holy sword could really help the Tree of Life?

So Liana called on Sephirena early in the morning, preparing to take the holy sword to the Tree of Life to find out.

This time, neither Mephilia nor Loraviel went with them. It was just the two of them.

“Liana.” On the way to the Tree of Life, Liana saw a familiar fellow.

Oester.

“Very impressive, Liana. I didn’t expect you to actually be chosen by the holy [N O V E L I G H T] sword.” Oester did not show an expression of anger or frustration. On the contrary, he praised her very generously. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Liana was not too surprised. Oester had changed a lot during this time. He had put away his originally somewhat impetuous temper and knew how to endure more. But Liana guessed that this was probably related to the demonkind.

“There are still many things you haven’t expected.”

“Is that so? Still, I hope the holy sword in your hand is the real one,” Oester said a little mysteriously. “I’m not lying. In that area of the elven seas, I did indeed feel the aura of the holy sword.”

“Then have you ever seen the holy sword? Have you ever used it to slay a demon? Or rather, have you ever seen a demon?” Liana would not be led astray by Oester’s few words.

However, he did give her a reminder. Indeed, she had no sufficient evidence to prove that this was the real holy sword. If he and the others were plotting something and took out another one, then the tides would begin to change.

Moreover, Liana had a faint feeling that perhaps there really was a second holy sword. Or rather, that these two were originally one.

“Who knows.” Oester didn’t argue too much with her. He left the Elf Forest and returned to the Lisat Kingdom.

“Your Highness Liana, the holy sword is absolutely real,” Sephirena said.

“I know. There’s no need to pay attention to what he says. Perhaps he can find something similar to it, but even so, it can’t change anything.” Liana didn’t pay too much attention to Oester.

His goal had already changed. Having most likely contacted the demonkind through Princess Nimeris, he no longer cared about the Lisat Kingdom. It was now a disposable thing to him.

What he wanted more now was revenge. To take revenge on her, the person who had made him lose face countless times.

Liana was not worried about this. If you want to come, then come.

“Let’s continue. Let’s go and visit the Tree of Life. It helped a lot back then,” Liana said.

“Mm.” Sephirena nodded and continued to walk forward.

Along the way, she saw many elves. They were all looking at Liana curiously, at this special human, the one who had received the blessing of Mother Tree of Life and the ownership of the holy sword. What was so special about her?

“Your Highness has become a big celebrity,” Sephirena teased.

A big celebrity?

Recently, this word has been used on her often. And it was true, she had recently become the focus of everyone’s attention.

This isn’t what I wanted...

So troublesome...

I just want to live peacefully in this world. Can the demon race just hurry up and die already!!!

After cursing the demon race in her heart, Liana arrived in front of the Tree of Life.

Avira and Nimeris were also here. The moment Nimeris saw Liana, her expression was a little subtle, but she quickly adjusted it.

“Your Highness Liana, Mother Tree of Life is right here.”

Liana looked up and saw the current state of the Tree of Life. It was much more withered than when she had seen it before.

She couldn’t even feel any aura of life. It felt as if the withered parts would fall off in the next second.

Liana had originally held a glimmer of hope, but after seeing this scene, she was already certain that the Tree of Life was probably beyond saving.

“Is there still hope?” Avira’s gaze turned to the Tree of Life, her eyes a little sad.

This was their mother. To be tormented like this was saddening, and she herself was powerless to do anything.

Liana shook her head. “At least not right now.”

She could even feel a trace of demonic aura. This was the demon that was being suppressed under the Tree of Life.

Liana also had great respect for the Tree of Life, willing to use a method that consumed its own life to seal the demonkind.

Sephirena also took out the holy sword at this time. She also held a heart of gratitude for the Tree of Life. But it was obvious that the sword’s power was too weak right now and simply couldn’t do anything.

But Liana was also curious. If the holy sword were still at its peak, would it be able to save the Tree of Life?

Liana thought that was also unrealistic. Only by completely eliminating the demon race would the Tree of Life perhaps have a chance to bloom anew.

However, a prerequisite for doing so was to let the Tree of Life release all the demons it had originally sealed. Otherwise, the fundamental problem could not be solved.

But was this really possible? To release the demons? Others would probably think you were crazy. This was simply an impossible thing to do, and no one would dare to bear the responsibility for it.

Besides, who could be sure of being able to deal with the demons sealed under the Tree of Life? It was impossible.

“Is that so...” Avira was a little disappointed.

Sephirena extended her hand. “Your Highness Liana, Mother Tree of Life has something to tell you.”

“Huh?” Although Liana was a little suspicious, she still took Sephirena’s hand.

As for Avira and Nimeris, they didn’t say much. What else could they say now?

Sephirena and Liana came to the trunk. This was one of the few places where the Tree of Life was still in bloom. “What does it want to say to me? Let me say first, I don’t understand the elven language.”

A still-active vine from the Tree of Life landed in Liana’s palm. She felt very calm.

Then... a flower inexplicably grew out of her head, which gave her a start.

“This is a gift from Mother Tree of Life to you, Your Highness,” Sephirena said.

Only then did Liana relax.

After a short while, a floral wreath appeared on her head, looking ethereal.

Then, a vine from the Tree of Life tapped Sephirena on the head, as if a little dissatisfied with her.

Sephirena naturally knew what Mother Tree of Life was angry about. That bracelet—she had never given it away and still had it with her.

So, the Tree of Life had decided to give Liana a gift personally.

“The Tree of Life seems to be in quite a good spirit right now,” Liana said.

“It’s only because you are here, Your Highness. Before this, Mother Tree of Life had been sleeping,”

“Because of me...”