[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree":3,"chapter-elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-22":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1154173,1499,"Chapter 22 - 22 Teaming Up with an NPC (Vote for Recommendations!)","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>Chapter 22: Chapter 22 Teaming Up with an NPC (Vote for Recommendations!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Editor: Henyee Translations\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden quest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three other players were initially stunned when they heard Dema’s words, and then delighted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure, bro?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dema thumped his chest and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Absolutely! I’ve been gaming for years, and I’ve seen this type of game mechanic more times than I can count!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But didn’t Brother Mu say ‘Elf Kingdom’ can’t be judged by conventional wisdom…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>someone whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dema was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coughed awkwardly and then waved his hand with a bit of embarrassment, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, well! How do you know if you don’t try?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he excitedly glanced at the Oak Guardian who was quietly waiting for their response, and reminded his teammates,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll handle the negotiation, you guys just follow my lead and keep quiet! If we get a good deal, we’ll split the rewards evenly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining three players nodded and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They trusted Dema fairly well. Although this guy was a bit of a clown, he had a sense of loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you finished discussing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the deep voice of Berserker also resounded from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dema’s eyes darted around, and then he started laughing slyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to appear harmless and earn the Oak Guardian’s favor, but somehow, his originally handsome elf looks combined with his demeanor always gave off a comically sleazy vibe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahem, hello! We’ve finished discussing. Um… may I ask, are you the Oak Guardian?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dema imitated the other by drawing a tree-shaped symbol on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the motion was quite awkward and looked particularly amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Berserker paused and responded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, I am the Silver Oak Guardian, named Berserker. I’ve been tasked by the Mother Goddess to track the divine relic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow! Silver? What level is that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Berserker? Uncle B?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know, he does kind of resemble that…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the Oak Guardian’s response, the other players couldn’t help but whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dema turned around and glared at them, making a “shush” gesture, then turned back to Berserker, rubbing his hands together, and cheerfully said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, so it’s Lord Berserker, cough cough… uh… my apologies… Is this the divine relic you mentioned?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he took out the light green crystal he had just found in the Goblin’s ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Oak Guardian’s eyes flashed, and he nodded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really was that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dema’s heart fluttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered for a moment, cautiously double-checking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said… you could fulfill one appropriate request for us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Berserker glanced at him, nodded, and said meaningfully,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, appropriate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He emphasized the key point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being glanced at by the Oak Guardian, for a moment, Dema felt as if his thoughts had been seen through entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shuddered, coughed a couple of times, and extinguished his earlier greedy intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated a moment, then finally gritted his teeth and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could you… tell us what this is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was gambling that this unknown crystal was the key to unlocking a certain storyline!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the Oak Guardian’s stance, acquiring the divine relic was likely out of the question for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, if it was indeed a hidden quest, it definitely had something to do with the relic’s information!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Dema’s words, Berserker paused and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this your request?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing his question, Dema’s spirits lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s hope!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to continue the conversation indicated that the direction he chose was right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His excitement grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other players also realized this. They exchanged glances and saw a hint of anticipation in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all nodded collectively, then said in unison,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Please tell us the origin of this divine relic!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing the player’s response, the massive Oak Guardian extended his hand toward Dema.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially stunned, Dema then understood. He then took out the crystal and placed it in Berserker’s giant hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having retrieved the divine relic, Berserker once again drew a tree-shaped symbol on his chest, and then passionately exclaimed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the Divine Blood Crystal, leftover from the Mother Goddess’s divine battle a millennium ago, helping Her restore strength faster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was actually meant for the Goddess to regain strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the players were all shocked internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they suddenly recalled the main storyline of ‘Elf Kingdom’ —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To aid the ancient deity, Eve Yggdrasil, in regaining power and revitalizing the Elf Clan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could they… have actually stumbled upon a hidden quest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts raced with excitement, and they felt a hint of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Berserker glanced at the players, his deep eyes revealing a trace of admiration,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chosen Ones, thank you for your assistance. Your integrity and bravery are commendable. I will head to the Natural Temple to report the recovery of the relic to the Mother Goddess, while also reporting your merits. Would you be willing to accompany me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as his words ended, a few lines of system prompts appeared in Dema and the others’ field of vision, accompanied by a pleasant sound:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{“Ding——Berserker’s favorability toward you has increased by 20 points, and your relationship is now friendly.”}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{“Berserker invites you to form a team, do you accept?”}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Team up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players’ eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Elf Kingdom’ had a team system. After teaming up, the experience gained would be evenly distributed based on team contribution, and the mini-map would be shared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, previously, only players could form teams with each other, and this was the first time an NPC had proposed teaming up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the players were almost certain they encountered a hidden quest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dema and the others were almost overwhelmed with joy. They nodded repeatedly, afraid the Oak Guardian might change his mind,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Accept! We accept!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive Oak Guardian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bent down slightly, making a gesture to invite them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Climb on, it’s a long journey, and I’ll carry you back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could do that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players glanced at each other, even more excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having the Oak Guardian as a mount, this was a rare opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, a hidden quest truly was a hidden quest — and even before it officially started, they could experience having a Silver Mount!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imagining the expression on the other players’ faces when they returned to camp riding on the Oak Guardian’s shoulder, they were almost laughing out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go! We’re getting on!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cheered and, like agile monkeys, climbed up the Tree-man’s branches onto his shoulder, sitting down excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This height is amazing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle B is the best!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Move over a bit, I want to sit on the side and see the view!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players were overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hold on tight, we’re heading out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the players seated, Berserker slowly stood up and started towards the World Tree…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elf Forest, beneath the World Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything here was already very different from more than ten days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the addition of magic and sword skills, along with continuous effort, three hundred players had finally taken Tianchao people’s penchant for infrastructure to the extreme…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several days of construction, the camp beneath the World Tree had undergone a tremendous transformation, and the elf town envisioned by game designers like Cuckoo Bird had finally taken shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of the town was a small and exquisite Natural Temple, dedicated to the ancient deity Eve Yggdrasil, which was also the residence of the Natural Saintess, Alice Wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the temple was a vast bonfire plaza, which could accommodate up to a thousand people. Additionally, Alice had constructed a Teleportation Array here, leading directly to player respawn points on the World Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Centered around the plaza were four roads extending outward, with diverse and distinctive wooden houses lining the streets, each belonging to different players, many of which included their own courtyards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vaguely, a uniquely styled novice village had gradually taken shape…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, it was afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless players in the town remained busy, performing various construction tasks to gain experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a rumbling noise came from the distance, that grew closer, resembling the footsteps of some giant creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s that sound?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players stopped what they were doing, raised their heads in curiosity, and looked towards the source of the sound…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the southeastern forest of the town, the rustling sound suddenly arose, and a flock of startled birds flew up from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a gigantic Tree-man, over thirty meters tall, pushed through the branches and emerged from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This massive Tree-man was so majestic that it instantly captured the attention of countless players upon appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa! What is that? A Tree-man?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, it’s an Oak Guardian! I saw one near the safe zone’s edge! Tremendously powerful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is he coming to the camp?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players fell into a hubbub, filled with extreme curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait a minute… aren’t those people on his shoulder Dema and the others?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, someone sharp-eyed spotted the people on the Oak Guardian’s shoulder and exclaimed in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, the players were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Oak Guardian approached, the cheeky yet blissful expression of Dema fell into everyone’s eyes, causing an uproar among the players,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my god! It really is this guy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It really is them! How did they manage to get onto the Oak Guardian’s shoulder?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s so cool! So jealous!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened with them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dema! Dema! How did you guys pull this off?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the players abandoned their work and swarmed around, curious and excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving those envious, jealous, and admiring looks mixed with curiosity, Dema stood up while holding onto Berserker’s treetop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed his hands on his hips, tilted his head, and said proudly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehehe! We triggered a hidden quest!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden quest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these words, the players erupted into excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>",1615,"2026-06-03T12:38:19.275Z","2026-06-03T12:38:26.972Z",1,"novelbin.me","75b1a37aceff85775f46dce1b373d8bd9900d53be8a3d54b9155f3e2d041fdbc","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-23","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-21",1431,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Felf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-cover.jpg"]