[{"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-981":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},1155332,1499,"Chapter 981 - 685: Finn","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-981",981,"\u003Cp>Finn was a native of the Western Territory Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He loved the clear, winding stream at the village entrance; he loved following his father into the nearby forest to hunt every day and then sitting quietly on the earthen slope at the village entrance at dusk, watching the golden-red sun slowly set...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also listened to minstrels tell tales of various transcendental beings, fantasizing that one day he would become a powerful adventurer, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, after his parents passed away, he decided to go alone to the big city to make his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He arrived in nearby Augus City, where the country boy saw prosperity he had never witnessed before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make a living, he worked as a coachman, a waiter, a porter...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marks of time gradually smoothed the edges of the boy, who slowly turned from a once innocent child into a mature and steady young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although life was hard, although his days in Augus City were not pleasant either, although the immense pressure and difficulty always tormented those struggling at the bottom...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as someone who was earnest, hardworking, and able to endure hardships, Finn eventually succeeded in saving up three gold pounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to flee this oppressive city in a few months, using this large sum to build a beautiful little courtyard in the town near his village, and then marry a cute girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, he also wanted to grow a pot of beautiful morning glories, and then show off to Uncle Hans in the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn had planned everything for his future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, regrettably, the war broke out so suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could flee Augus City, the city was conquered by the Red Maple Kingdom, and the healthy Finn was drafted by the kingdom’s army to become a city guard; even the gold pounds he had saved were seized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His freedom was restricted, and he was forced to change his faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Finn himself did not care much about faith, being required to worship what was said to be a terrifying Evil God filled him with fear...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, Finn wanted to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing those conscripted soldiers who tried to run away being severely punished or even beaten to death by the nobles, he eventually dispelled the thought...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he remained numbly and dazedly in Augus City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the arrival of the elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These unfamiliar creatures were even more beautiful and noble than the legends, and also much stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like heavenly gods descending, they took less than a day to completely conquer Augus City, and as one of the garrison soldiers, Finn became a prisoner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, though he became a captive, Finn breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he no longer had to face those believers of the Evil God who frequently discussed how to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He initially thought he would continue to be drafted as a soldier, but the elves only made him spit on that abominable Evil God’s statue, then let him go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did this without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he hadn’t feared the evil believers of the Evil God, he would have done it long ago!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regaining his freedom, even his gold pounds taken by the nobles were returned to him by the elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the elves even gave him an extra gold pound as travel expenses for his journey home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a gold pound! He had scrimped and saved for almost ten years to gather just three...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible not to feel grateful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Merciful and generous Elf Lord, how can I repay you? Without your help, I might still be unable to gain my freedom...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn asked the elf who helped him excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the elf merely smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We require no repayment, but... if you have time, are you interested in learning about the merciful Goddess and Savior, the great Eve?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eve?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn was slightly taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf’s expression grew solemn:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is the great Life Goddess, the Mother Nature revered by all...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he took out a thick holy scripture from his bosom...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn soon learned about the faith of the Life Goddess Eve from the elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his amazement, there was truly such a True God who loved life, viewing all creatures as equals, with her believers continuously striving for equality and pursuing a better life...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no such thing as an insignificant life, nor were nobles truly noble; everyone was meant to be equal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he understood why the elves, after conquering Augus City, distributed the wealth of the nobles to the commoners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he also understood why, in just half a day, the majority of the city’s citizens went from being wary and curious about the elves to being warm and supportive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Finn developed a strong curiosity about the doctrine of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elf Lord, can you... can you tell me more about the teachings of the Life Goddess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf was slightly taken aback, then smiled more warmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! Of course! My dear Finn, brave companion and friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn never expected that one day he would choose to become a devout believer of the True God on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than half a day, he was thoroughly convinced by the teachings of the Life Church and knelt before the statue of the Goddess, becoming a new Life believer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer decided to return to the village but intended to stay, participate in the elves’ cause, join Miss Sophia’s cause, and fight for the future of the entire domain, for a beautiful world without nobles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this end, he picked up his weapon once more, becoming a militia member.\u003C\u002Fp>",948,"2026-06-03T12:38:42.658Z","2026-06-03T12:38:52.957Z",1,"novelbin.me","e95ec1a4008221819d18176b991e14f4c86cc6a957d2b6c03142450d79232d0c","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-982","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-980",1431,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Felf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-cover.jpg"]