[{"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-991":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},1155342,1499,"Chapter 991 - 689: Captive (Part 2)","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-991",991,"\u003Cp>\"Feeling better now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Ye Ye, whose complexion had returned to normal, the Elf Warrior chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye took a deep breath and nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The background music in his ears turned into a cheerful elf tune celebrating victory, lifting everyone’s spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye glanced around, looking at the civilian NPCs rescued by players, and sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s so great that the Goddess could help out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is war. Real-world wars are much crueler than this. There’s no Goddess, and historically, they’ve not only used civilians as cannon fodder but as human shields, and even massacred cities without a second thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Gale, he shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But history is just history; it’s nothing but pale numbers and words. I never imagined that being in it myself would have such a huge impact on my heart...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s quite normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Gale nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ’Elf Kingdom’ is so realistic that the impact feels almost like reality. You’re young, and a newbie, directly confronting humans. It’s natural to feel a bit unsettled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember my first time fighting Half-Beasts; I almost wet my pants!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll get used to it. Take a break offline later, tonight we’ll gather in the city for a victory party!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, the Elf Warrior licked his lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Habsburg just sent a message. While chasing the Red Maple Kingdom Army, they seized a few noble carriages and managed to grab a few bottles of good wine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye was slightly taken aback and couldn’t help but laugh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Gale, do you love drinking that much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, can’t help it. My wife at home is strict, doesn’t allow me to drink much, so I have to indulge a bit in the game. You know... there are actually some decent wines in the ’Elf Kingdom’.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Gale laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as he finished laughing, his expression changed slightly, and he quickly stood up from the ground:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no, oh no, it’s almost dinner time in reality. I need to log off and make dinner, or else my wife will unplug my internet again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye:...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the Elf Warrior hurriedly pack up his gear and run towards the temporary log-off point, Ye Ye couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the friend’s list icon lighting up again, then looked at the teammate’s coordinates on the mini-map, and stood up to walk towards the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the timely deployment of the Divine Arts Defense Barrier, Augus City wasn’t severely damaged in this battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The houses previously damaged by catapults had their fires extinguished, with only wisps of white smoke still lingering in the air, and the bloody smell had dissipated quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were fewer players in the city, with most still cleaning up the battlefield outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the streets weren’t deserted at all; instead, they were bustling, with celebrating citizens everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time they spotted Ye Ye, they’d enthusiastically crowd around him, stuffing various gifts into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bread, fruit, pastries...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the boy’s arms were full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, a brave and beautiful civilian girl dashed out from the crowd, came to the boy’s side, gave him a peck on the cheek, and then dashed away amid whistles...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Ye Ye feeling both awkward and amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he was quite happy in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until a playful female voice called out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, having fun, aren’t you? That silly grin is quite creepy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye froze for a moment and looked up towards the voice, seeing Nai Nai holding a pile of gifts given by the citizens, squinting her eyes at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye:...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cleared his throat and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, it was an unavoidable situation, that was just unavoidable...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as he said it, another thought popped into his mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why do I even need to explain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Ye’s somewhat dazed expression, the girl snorted softly and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me pack these. These citizens are too enthusiastic; I can’t carry all these gifts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... my backpack is already full.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye scratched his head, looking helpless as he gestured to the bulging bag behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nai Nai:...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged glances and couldn’t help but burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should really get some space equipment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nai Nai suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You need money for that! Or maybe you can apply to the guild for one as a reward someday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he looked at the girl:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feeling better?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nai Nai nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I felt a lot better after logging off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she sighed again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grinding the Demon Maze is still the best, even though it’s exhausting, at least there’s less mental pressure... I should go back to grinding the Demon Maze for leveling up later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t think the demon wants to see you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two players bickered as they made their way to the temporary base in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as they walked, they heard cheers and curses coming from the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They paused in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stopped a passing NPC and curiously asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me, what’s happening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The citizen, who was stopped, looked excited:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elf Lord! They’ve captured the Red Maple King! The returning folks captured the Red Maple King!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They captured the Red Maple King?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two players exchanged a glance, curiosity growing in their hearts, then they turned and followed the crowd towards the source of the cheering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the main street of the city, they saw a carriage being escorted by a few players and civilians. Tied up on it was an elderly man, gray-haired and dressed in splendid garb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked dispirited, his eyes dull, nothing like the legendary, imposing expert as rumored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding civilians constantly cursed, spat at the carriage, and threw stones at the Red Maple King on it, making him look quite battered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ye Ye and the other player exchanged a look, both seeing a hint of confusion in each other’s eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the Red Maple King Otto?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He doesn’t look very strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing their conversation, a nearby civilian who knew the inside story quickly explained,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elf Lord, he is indeed the Red Maple King Otto! But, it’s said that he encountered a powerful Elf Lord and was punished, losing all his power!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful Elf Lord?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two players exchanged a glance, curiosity piqued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is there really someone in the Elf Forest who can contend with a legend?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems there really is one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does that Elf Lord look like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not too sure, but it’s said she’s a beautiful woman wearing a black robe armor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The civilian shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the two players suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it was the big sister. I didn’t expect her to take action too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nai Nai said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the parade that was moving further and further away and couldn’t help but ask again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are they taking him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s said they’re going to parade him around the city first, then take him to Zelolan to be dealt with by Lady Sophia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The civilian respectfully answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two nodded lightly at this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing unexpected happens, Lady Sophia should become the new lord of Fengye Territory. Handing the Red Maple King Otto over to her is the most appropriate course of action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two watched the parade move away, a commotion arose on the other side of the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new carriage came, carrying some nobles bound with Magic Prohibition Chains, among them a tall, thin young man shouting,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me go! Let me go! I’m Viscount Zelolan, Sophia’s brother! I want to see Sophia! I want to see Sophia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the terrified, tear-streaked young man with a snotty nose, the two had odd expressions on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they siblings?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The difference is just too big...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage, carrying the tall and thin young man, was despised by the citizens, and followed the carriage escorting Red Maple King Otto, moving into the distance...\u003C\u002Fp>",1340,"2026-06-03T12:38:42.658Z","2026-06-03T12:38:52.957Z",1,"novelbin.me","6a27230a986c7ec0b1a88f17450eaa4af061555fe7ff5020cb327cf035c8fb8f","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-992","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-990",1431,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Felf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-cover.jpg"]