222 Chapter 222 - Rebirth

Elder Safran had no idea how these black robes-wearing inquisitors managed to infiltrate their elven race.

As the Blackwood Elves were a race of assassins that possessed the protection of the ‘stealth’ runes, any human disguise and stealth would be rendered useless before them.

But, those inquisitors managed to pull a wool over their eyes by using a different sort of disguise ability. In fact, there was a disciple Elder Safran was extremely proud of among those ‘defected’ elves.

Even though Elder Safran’s heart was filled with anger and pain, his duty to protect the World Tree caused him to summon forth a great amount of treants to ward against the black robed inquisitors.

In fact, Elder Safran even transformed himself into a giant bear to personally engage in battle against the inquisitors. He used his sharp claws and fangs to tear at any intruder that dared infringe upon this land.

But… the strength of the inquisitors far surpassed Elder Safran’s expectations.

Who knows how long they’ve planned for this raid. Several hundred black robed inquisitors had appeared all over the forest.

As Elder Safran looked on with despair, the World Tree’s emerald leaves started to gradually turn yellow… In the end, the leaves withered away and fell from the World Tree.

At this moment, Elder Safran’s eyes were wide open. He returned to his original appearance. He extended his hand and grabbed onto a wilted yellow leaf.

When the leaf landed on Elder Safran’s hand, it turned into dust and scattered away…

At this moment, the World Tree had lost its life. Despair spread through Elder Safran’s heart.

The lifeline of the Blackwood Elves originated in their World Tree. His powers were also granted by the World Tree. The wilting of the World Tree represented the extinction of their race.

The meaning behind the existence of the Blackwood Elves was to protect the World Tree. The wilting of the World Tree meant that they’ve lost their meaning of existence.

But, Elder Safran could still sense power within him. Because of that, he raised his head up again.

While it was true that the leaves on the World Tree had all withered to dust and scattered into the air…

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Even though the carcass of the World Tree was already dead…

Elder Safran doesn’t understand why the World Tree would choose a human.

But, that was how it was. Right now, his duty was to protect the human girl!

As long as the human girl lives, their World Tree would have the chance to grow back into an ancient tree!

Regardless of whether it might take a thousand years or ten thousand years, Elder Safran was willing to wait for however long it might take… After all, that was the final hope for the existence of their Blackwood Elves!

“Ayte! Bring Gallolei away from here!”

Elder Safran made a decisive decision. Without the support of the World Tree, the entire Blackwood Forest was withering away. Those treants they summoned were also starting to lose their combative abilities.

Even though Elder Safran was very worried about his fellow elves, he chose to protect Gallolei and assist her in leaving this dangerous place as she’s the final hope of their race.

Ayte let out a low growl and immediately started running past the wilted World Tree. Elder Safran followed after Ayte to ensure Gallolei’s safety.