Victory Day Celebration (2)

"But there is one thing we must insist on, to confront our inner selves and take that brave step at a certain moment.

Just like tens of thousands of years ago, we elves set aside our arrogance and chose to ally with humans, resisting the invasion of the Barbaric Divine Lineage. Just like our Vale bowed our heads and sought help from Lord Ji Chen, breaking free from the barren frozen wilderness. We may not always make the right choices, but as long as we take the right path at the most crucial moments, it will suffice.

Lord Ji Chen is a far more enlightened lord than we could have imagined. If you were to follow him, perhaps you can have a different life and future," Marianne paused and added, "and give the elves a different future."

Arlin didn't fully understand, but she nodded in the end. "Elder, I will request Lord Ji Chen to allow me to stay."

"So be it."

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