[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-259":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Adventures of Hulim",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1882310,2498,"Chapter 259: Terra, the Earth Mother Goddess","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-259",259,"\u003Cp>With that, he raised his fist and charged straight at Sylph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sylph moved in an instant, dodging the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You idiot—have you really lost your mind?! Why are you so desperate to fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up and cut the crap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, then I’ll teach you a lesson!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two beams of light—one red, one green—shot into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, deafening booms echoed from the distant heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yay! Fight! Fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Semiris cheered excitedly and followed them upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here we go again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ogrum said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A common tradition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery spoke up for the first time in a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, he floated over to Aurora to help her tend to the Ancient Elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll help too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ogrum walked over as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scherfil glanced at the three of them, then turned her gaze back to the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph~. Truly nothing but barbarians. So crude every time. When will you learn to be as elegant and reserved as me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim couldn’t see any reserve in Scherfil at all. Though she spoke dismissively, the small wings on her back were fluttering nonstop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really wants to join in the fun......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah, hah, hah...... Hey, stupid dragon—c-can’t you keep up already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sylph panted heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After fighting for so long, neither Sylph nor Galamand had gained the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah?! Y-you—what nonsense are you spouting! This lord has only just warmed up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quit lying! You’re so tired you can barely speak properly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you’re pretending otherwise? You’re gasping for breath nonstop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged barbs, neither backing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"U-umm, can’t we all get along? W-what if we call it a draw this time~?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Support the creativity of authors by visiting the original site for this novel and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished healing the Ancient Elves, Aurora stammered, trying to stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who wants a draw with him\u002Fher—?!\" (In unison)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eep! Eeep——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora looked defeated, slumping over and fidgeting with her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Aurora, leave them be!\" Scherfil called out to her. \"They’ve fought this long—a draw is boring! A fight isn’t worth the name unless it’s a bloodbath!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, you two barbarians! If you’re going to fight, show some skill and entertain me properly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, stupid dragon...... Let’s pause the fight. Can I punch that arrogant jerk first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a coincidence—that’s exactly what this lord was thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scherfil watched as the two stopped fighting and stared straight at her, a string of question marks appearing over her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you two barbarians doing? Even if you’ve only just realized my charm, you can’t stare like this! I haven’t allowed you to look at me directly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say, Scherfil,\" Sylph wore a dangerous dark grin, \"since you love seeing bloodbaths so much—how about we let you get a closer look~?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right. This lord guarantees it’ll be unforgettable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack, crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Galamand kept cracking his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scherfil finally sensed danger, her small wings drooping slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to turn and run, but her pride wouldn’t allow it. Yet the two of them were approaching with sinister grins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, her small wings trembled slightly......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-wait, you two! Don’t come any closer! Stay away! Aah——!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me go! Barbarians—total barbarians! Yikes......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scherfil’s cries of distress echoed endlessly above the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are infinitely grateful. Without you, my lords, we wouldn’t know what to do......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surviving tribespeople gathered in front of Hulim and her group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man who appeared to be the tribe leader spoke sincerely on behalf of all the Ancient Elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You not only saved our lives, but also healed our wounds and helped rebuild our home. Please—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Accept our deepest thanks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the tribe leader knelt down, and the Ancient Elves behind him followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"U-umm, everyone, please don’t do this! We really didn’t do that much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was such a kind soul who couldn’t refuse others, yet she was terrible at handling gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More than that......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of sorrow crossed Aurora’s face. Her pure white wings emanated holy light as she frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I regret not arriving sooner. If we had come earlier, perhaps those innocent lives wouldn’t have been lost......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Lady Aurora......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How compassionate......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So touching......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient Elves looked at Aurora, overcome with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fear and pain in their hearts gradually faded under Aurora’s holy radiance......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim and her group bid farewell to the Ancient Elf Tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their village had been rebuilt with Aurora and the others’ help, they had lost too many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would take countless years to recover—after all, Ancient Elves had a lifespan of thousands of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do these innocent beings have to struggle so much to survive in this world......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora looked down at the tribe below, still wearing a faint look of sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aurora, don’t be sad...... Semiris will find a way to help you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Semiris walked over, speaking with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Semiris......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora rubbed her cheeks, forcing a smile. She turned to Semiris and patted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boop~~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange fluctuation spread through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze, their gazes turning toward the source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a figure slowly materialized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hulim saw who it was, her eyes widened involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terra—the Earth Mother Goddess!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goddess Mother~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Semiris flew toward Terra happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then stood guard at Terra’s left side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others quickly bowed to Terra as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Terra!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim was the exception—she did nothing. But she didn’t care, knowing her actions wouldn’t affect what came next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, neither Terra nor the others found her behavior unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you all gathered like this. How have you all been?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to your concern, Lady Terra, we are all well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scherfil, who was usually arrogant, displayed the most impeccable etiquette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her, Hulim almost mistook her for the originator of etiquette in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then she remembered Scherfil’s comical appearance being \"tormented\" by Galamand and Sylph earlier, and quickly dismissed the thought......\u003C\u002Fp>",994,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.918Z",1,"novelbin.me","19f018e8089930f6082d4af069633d40f6860fb2de127d3201a0b0018501ebd9","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-260","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-258",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]