Chapter 44: The Sea Elves Have Developed Hatred Toward You

The thick fog began to disperse.

This mist, long regarded as a natural phenomenon of the Siren Sea, was actually being controlled by some will as if it had a life of its own, spreading outward from the center to reveal two noble figures.

Floating on the water were flying boats, somewhat similar to Norscan dragon ships but distinctly different. Two Elves, dressed quite unlike normal Elves and adorned with patterns of ocean and sky-blue, were holding glowing white Runes, glaring at the beast hunter before them.

And as those Runes flickered, the monster beneath the beast hunter's feet trembled, seemingly letting out a plaintive cry.

Hearing that dull sound, the two Elves looked even more furious, their faces so gloomy they seemed ready to drip water.

"How dare you, how dare you seek to put such a sacred beast to death!"

The female Elf holding the Rune seemed to be listening to something, looking at Wufuruike with hatred.

"Truly a crude and base barbarian! Do you not realize that the sacred beast before you is merely feeding!"

"But this damn thing blocked our way! It even ate our people!"

Looking at the angry Elves, Wufuruike spat and replied with disdain:

"Since you are the masters of this monster, you should know why I came! This damn thing has already killed quite a few people; you should be thanking me."

"They are but a few inferior women and living things. As the pet of the Sea God, Ternuuo only needs to eat a few hundred to a thousand of your women to protect you so you can travel the ocean unimpeded forever. And you actually show no gratitude, even planning to kill the holy beast?"

The Elves continuously drew Runes in mid-air, seemingly communicating with the wailing giant beast beneath Wufuruike's feet, and looked at the barbarian before them with hatred. The weapon in his hand, flowing with blood and red light, seemingly barbaric and terrifying, was the culprit causing the sacred beast to weaken and even become unable to move.

The Elves were somewhat familiar with the marks and energy lingering on Wufuruike, but they dared not confirm if it was the power of their nemesis. And judging by Wufuruike's performance, he did not seem to be a madman.

However, the Elves still had their own considerations and thoughts. To them, things like Humans might have a slightly higher status than the vermin of Evermeet, but that was all.

Because they lacked courage, lacked ability, would even kneel and beg for mercy upon seeing an Elf, and would only be filled with panic and unease when facing natural disasters.

The two Elves looked at each other, and after discussing with the giant beast in the ocean using their Runes, they quickly reached a conclusion.

"In consideration of your ignorance, primitive."

The male Elf, wearing Elven precious armor and amulets and holding a silver-bright longsword, pointed arrogantly at Wufuruike.

"Put down your weapon. Lift the curse you have placed on the holy beast. Then let your blood and the crowd behind you feed the great Ternuuo, and sacrifice three thousand more, and we shall spare you for your insolence."

"Yo-ho, three thousand people? I've never seen such an arrogant fellow in my life."

Wufuruike leaned on the Scarlet Blade, standing on the Siren that was convulsing from pain, and asked with a grin while looking at the two Elves before him.

"And what if I don't? What will you do?"

"……The Sea Elves will forever remember this offense; you shall receive the punishment of the ocean."

"Punishment, how terrifying."

Standing on the dying body of the sea beast, Wufuruike drew his longsword, which was filled with blood-light.

Looking at the two Elves riding their boat covered in Magic amidst the mist, a simple, honest smile appeared on his blood-covered face.

"But what on earth makes you think you can go back alive to report this?"

"You—"

Before the power bestowed by Li Ang, distance was meaningless.

A cerulean light flashed, and Wufuruike instantly arrived behind the two Elves, striking with his blade.

The sharp blade condensed from a massive red light tore through all the defensive Runes on the two Elves in the blink of an eye, instantly cutting the two Ocean Guardians in half.

"Isn't it fine as long as you all die here?"

Wufuruike sneered and cut off the heads of the severed Elves. A perfect surprise slaughter, with no survivors.

The weapon blessed by the Blood God radiated an intense red light, and the Siren, which was already wailing under Wufuruike's curse and power, exploded instantly in the shocked eyes of all the Norscans.

Countless blood and power, like a siphon, poured into Wufuruike's body along the crimson light, adding a conspicuous Beast Brand to the countless Brands on his body. This was an achievement belonging to Wufuruike himself, which no one could take away.

"Phew... Now that's more like it."

Only at this moment did Wufuruike feel that he was truly working for the source of his power.

Watching Wufuruike step onto the Elves' skiff, looking satisfied as he took a breath, the Chieftain's Daughter suddenly stood up abruptly and shouted loudly to those behind her: "This is the legend of our Norsca! Long live the great beast hunter, Wufuruike! Long live Wufuruike!"

"Long live!"

"Long live!"

【Notification: Your servant Wufuruike has killed the giant beast in the Siren Sea, Ternuuo! Now the Norsca Tribe migration can provide you with population at a higher speed!】

【Notification: Because you killed the Sea Elf's giant beast and the beast's attendant, the Sea Elves have developed resentment toward your servant and your faction!】

【Notification: The Sea Elves' favorability toward your faction is: Hatred】

"…………????"

Far away at the Landing Site, Li Ang, who was manipulating Magic to change the environment, looked at the notification popping up on his system, a series of question marks flashing over his head.

What the hell are Sea Elves? An Elven race that lives in the sea?

I haven't heard any players mention such a strange species?

【Wufuruike, what happened over there?】

【Huh?】

Wufuruike, who was still immersed in the cheers, was startled and almost knelt down directly. But he immediately realized that Li Ang was not here to hold him accountable, and hurriedly said in a low voice: 【A sea monster was eating your migrating subjects. A group of pointy-eared guys said it had to eat a thousand of them to be satisfied. Then, because it was wounded by me, the monster wanted to eat all the Norscan ships this month to atone for its sins. I just hacked it to death.】

【Then you did well.】

Li Ang responded without hesitation:

【What about those pointy-ears? Hack those pointy-ears to death too. They have lived long enough if they dare to block the happiness of my subjects.】

【Uh, yes. Very well, my Lord. In fact, I have already finished it.】

【Very good, do it like this from now on.】

Sea Elves?

They don't mean a thing.

After checking the values and seeing that he was indeed not lying, Li Ang quickly noted this detail and put it aside.

After all, the number of big shots he had offended was already heading toward double digits. The Chaos Four Gods and some affected Norsca Tribes, plus the Chivalrous Expeditionary Force of Bretonnia, so it was quite normal for a Sea Elf to suddenly pop out from nowhere.

Li Ang still had important matters to attend to. For instance, the advancement of technology.

For instance, planning the farmlands and crops of the God-Given Plain.

For instance, attempting to repair the Wonder at the Landing Site.

And for another instance... modifying the Winds of Magic.

(End of this chapter)