[{"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-68":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},1154069,1499,"Chapter 68: Talking Alone is So Boring","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Talking Alone is So Boring\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the over two-meter tall Half-Beast in front of him, Demacia’s face turned green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hit… with just one hit, he almost lost his ability to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the constantly flashing “crippled” status in the corner of his game system, Demacia felt increasingly terrified of the opponent’s strength…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Uller’s embodiment, he had never faced such a powerful attack directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Uller’s embodiment was special…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the opponent was a Divine, the players felt it was understandable for her to be so fearsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, Uller was the storyline boss, whom they believed must be weakened by the developers to some degree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The embodiment state was unstable; otherwise, she wouldn’t have been overwhelmed by their overwhelming numbers strategy…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ugly, suspected Beastman monster in front of him was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the incomplete Uller embodiment, he had no weaknesses… just one hit could incapacitate Demacia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the opponent looked relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*This kind of monster was truly terrifying!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Source: , updated on ƝονǤ0.ᴄ0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demacia had no doubt that even if the players charged in waves, such a powerful monster would spell certain death for them…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was akin to a group of chicks charging at a hunting dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, did I really run into a game-ending monster?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demacia cursed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he was about to die this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Demacia still fulfilled his duty as a leader beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and shouted to those behind him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve run into an open-world boss, everyone retreat! I’ll hold it off!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice… was quite solemn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right after he said that, he was stunned…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there was not a single shadow left behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The breeze blew, and only one leaf wobbled down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farther away, he could see a few tall figures running desperately…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demacia: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the fleeing figures of his teammates, he muttered bitterly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, you guys sure ran off quickly, didn’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing, he looked at the Half-Beast before him and stretched his neck,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on then, make it quick.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited for the opponent to finish him off, a picture of righteous bravery and fearlessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the Elf in front of him, Black Stone raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Elf had some backbone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Giant Mountain Priest, Black Stone had also learned that these Elves might have some form of immortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he also believed that there must be some limitations to their kind of immortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his early years, he had dealings with an Undead Mage and learned some secrets of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rumored that some followers of the Death God indeed had immortality, but it was at the cost of weakening their souls with every revival…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every physical death and soul separation caused irreparable damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after several repetitions, the soul would collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, in Black Stone’s view, even if the other party had some form of immortality, they would not be willing to die repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no living being could achieve true immortality! They only delayed death…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, soul collapse was a more despairing death than regular death…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he grew a bit of respect for the Elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a few more Half-Beasts joined them, intending to pursue the other fleeing Elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Black Stone quickly stopped them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, this Elf should be the leader. As long as we capture him, he surely knows the most.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Black Stone waved his hand,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You guys, tie him up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few ugly Half-Beasts gathered, roughly snatching the half-broken scimitar from Demacia’s hands and aggressively tying him up with hemp rope…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the Half-Beasts’ actions, Demacia was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait… why wasn’t this boss playing by the usual rules?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, wouldn’t regular enemies just stomp the player to death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why were they tying him up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hold on…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he about to trigger some hidden storyline?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden flash of inspiration crossed his mind, and Demacia recalled some Elf intelligence the Holy Daughter sister had once mentioned…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half-Beast Hunting Team…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunting Elves…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human trafficking…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he run into a Half-Beast Hunting Team?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demacia’s eyes began to light up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half-Beasts were the Elves’ greatest enemies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy cow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden storyline!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It absolutely was a hidden storyline!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his previous sadness over potentially losing a chance for a perfect resurrection and having his equipment destroyed disappeared completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the captured Elf not at all afraid, nor angry, but instead looking excited, Black Stone furrowed his brows with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Elf… did he have mental issues?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, he waved to his subordinates,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s head back to the base first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After capturing an Elf, he no longer planned to stay here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He feared attracting the powerful Death God’s Favored!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, this Elf had luxurious equipment and looked to be a leader-level figure, surely knowledgeable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm… although his strength was a bit lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had prepared for this scenario, Black Stone hadn’t expected the Elf Clan to have weakened to such an extent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Iron Lower, huh… as fragile as paper!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast a disdainful glance at Demacia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Black Stone finished speaking, a Half-Beast picked Demacia up in reverse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa… not my chest, I’ve got wounds, I’m gonna suffocate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demacia shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Beast glanced at him, grabbed his leg, and hung him upside down on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demacia: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face turned green,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Food… food… my lunch is coming up… Ugh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, no one paid attention to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, a group of Half-Beasts took their upside-down “spoils of war” and marched grandly back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demacia was bound tightly, and the Half-Beast’s uneven steps were almost about to churn his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at this moment, he wasn’t afraid or worried. Instead, his mind was full of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized that this group of Half-Beasts probably wouldn’t kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They… seemed to want to capture him for some purpose…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some purpose…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahem, surely these Half-Beasts didn’t have such bizarre tastes, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Demacia shuddered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after looking at Black Stone’s muscular build and menacing appearance…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a bit timid, his complexion turning a faint shade of blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, no, no…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Beasts needed to sell him, and buyers wouldn’t want second-hand goods, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demacia shook his head, reassuring himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever, at worst, he’d find a way to respawn back to town!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wondered if Elves could die from biting their tongues…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, that type of death from those wuxia novels on Blue Star, it didn’t seem very scientific…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe… he could crash into a wall? Or a tree?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demacia started to fantasize wildly…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one thing was certain, he was temporarily safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Demacia simply gave up on overthinking, and instead, his courage grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started chatting incessantly with the Half-Beasts, attempting to extract information from them and see if he could trigger any events,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, hey, hey, big guys, are you Half-Beasts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your big tusks are so long! But quite yellow… how long has it been since you brushed your teeth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your scimitars look so sharp! So… what level are they? Are they legendary items? Can I touch them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tinhead! Tinhead! Hey, you in front, how high level are you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you guys the legendary Elf Hunting Team? Are you capturing me to sell?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are you taking me? You… aren’t developing strange ideas about male Elves, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know… even though I’m handsome and dashing… ahem, but I think some things are more appropriate with ladies, don’t you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, actually… I ate a lot of spicy food at lunch, so right now, my whole intestines are burning… and I have hemorrhoids…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So… what’s your plan? Tell me, I’ve already been captured…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, hey, hey, can’t you respond? It’s boring talking to myself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, hey, hey!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demacia went on and on like a never-stopping machine gun…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Black Stone couldn’t take it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scolded angrily, grabbing a Goblin nearby, tearing off its smelly broken pants, stuffing them into Demacia’s mouth, and covering his head with a sack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole world was quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demacia: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1360,"2026-06-03T12:38:19.555Z","2026-06-03T12:38:27.252Z",1,"novelbin.me","1e4a07c6ec1811a3ead1653eb7fec18902e1e812e315460133531cffc2a2564c","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-69","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-67",1431,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Felf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-cover.jpg"]