Chapter 756: Chapter 477: Conversation Between Merchants Chapter 756: Chapter 477: Conversation Between Merchants Time flowed, and after several months, the repercussions of the destruction of the Elf Royal Court upon the Elf Kingdom gradually dissipated.

The elves of the Elf Forest returned to their normal lives, as if the Elf Royal Court had completely vanished, becoming just a chapter in the history books.

For thousands and tens of thousands of years, the Elf Forest had been like this, where a quiet and peaceful atmosphere always prevailed.

But indeed, changes had occurred.

In a tavern in Jade City,
sunlight streamed through the colorful stained glass windows, casting warm glows on the wooden floor.

Although it was not yet evening, the tavern was already filled with people lifting their cups in merry drinking, talking and laughing loudly as if nothing could dampen their enthusiasm.

The air was filled with the scent of various fruit wines and fresh flowers, intoxicating the senses.

In a corner of the tavern, a minstrel dressed in a simple robe stood, his harp emitting a faint glow. As he gently plucked its strings, melodious music flowed forth.

His voice was clear and magnetic, singing the legendary tale of the brave battle between the wise Elf Sage Lis and the Demon Prince in the Elf Royal Court.

“In the blood-soaked Elf Royal Court,
Sage Lis faced the terrifying catastrophe alone,
His tall figure unafraid,
His deep eyes held wisdom.

The Demon Prince’s minions had seized the ancient city,
Shadows from the Abyss swept over everything like a tide,
Blood-red flames devoured the entire Royal Court,
Endless fear spread among all hearts.

But behold, Lis stepped forward,
Lightly wielding his magic wand and treasure sword,
Spells full of magic power resonated through the skies like song,
Abyss demons rushed towards his diminutive figure.

Yet Lis’s sword dance, like the wind, pierced the darkness,
Powerful magic light dispelled the evil,
The Demon Prince finally could but withdraw,
Allowing the Elf Kingdom to regain its former peace.

…”

The minstrel sang of the new deeds of the newly appointed Elf Sage Lis in the Elf Kingdom. Even though several months had passed, many elves and humans still delighted in hearing this story.

After all, the deeds of a hero facing the Demon Prince Demogorgon were far too exhilarating.

Whether it was for the elves or for the human trade caravans that came to the Elf Kingdom.

Lis’s name thus became known by more and more people.

In a corner of the tavern,
“Nate, I didn’t expect you to arrive in Jade City at this time, weren’t you planning to be here in February?”

A middle-aged man dressed as a merchant poured a glass of wine for his dusty-looking friend across from him and asked with a smile.

“Joseph, you know how it is.”

Nate drank down the fruit wine in his glass in one gulp and let out a long sigh.

“I set out from the north, from Gordon Kingdom. It’s not as warm there as in the Elf Forest; we encountered several heavy snowfalls, which delayed us a great deal.”

“Oh, that makes sense.”

Joseph laughed and refilled his friend’s glass with fruit wine, curiously asking:
“I heard there’s still a war going on up north. Did you encounter it while you were coming here?”

Nate lifted his glass again, downed it in one gulp, and then sighed:
“Of course.

“If it weren’t for the detours, my caravan wouldn’t have ended up stuck in snowbanks so many times.”

“Gordon Kingdom is currently battling in the Ely Hills against a coalition of the Archibald Kingdom and the Paluo Federation, but it seems like Gordon Kingdom will likely be the victor.”

“Prince Gerard is indeed a powerful commander; without him, it would have been very difficult for Gordon Kingdom to defeat the coalition of the Archibald Kingdom and the Paluo Federation.”

“But before I left, I heard that Kael Kingdom to the west is itching for a piece of the action, and there’s even a rumor that the Paluo Federation wants to ask Feis Kingdom for help, though I don’t know if it’s true.”

Nate sighed deeply and said in a low voice.

“That’s really not easy.”

Joseph nodded slightly and also lowered his voice.

As merchants wandering on the Fanor Continent, gathering various pieces of information was their most important daily task.

They needed to not only keep an eye on fluctuations in regional goods prices but also pay attention to various pieces of information involving wars and uprisings.

Running about on the Fanor Continent to earn wealth was important, but the safety of the entire caravan was paramount.

Thus, merchants also communicated with each other about the information they had, reciprocating information.

Unlike Nate, the merchant Joseph was getting on in years and could no longer endure the fatigue of long travels; he had now been stationed in Jade City for a long time.

As for his caravan, many responsibilities had already been handed over to his nephews and nieces.

Nevertheless, many merchant friends still wished to exchange information with him, partly because of his previous relationships and partly because Joseph was better informed about various information in Jade City and the Elf Kingdom.

“Alas, the Archibald Kingdom also sent an assassin squad to sneak into the territory of Gordon Kingdom to attack; I was lucky not to encounter them, but some caravans were not so fortunate.”

“Old Muer, do you remember him?”

Nate said with a bit of nostalgia:
“His caravan was the one attacked by those assassins, I heard only Old Muer’s son survived.”

Joseph nodded, he naturally remembered that shrewd fellow; he hadn’t expected him to have already met the Wealth Goddess.

“What are your plans?”

Joseph looked at Nate, who seemed a bit apprehensive, and asked.

“What else can I do? When I go back this time, I’m not going to come out again until the war is over.”

Nate shook his head somewhat gloomily.