658 Deception and Wisdom [2 in 1]

When Marvin reached Thousand Leaves Forest, he clearly felt that this originally very peaceful land was now brimming with dangers.

There were even more Elven Iron Guards patrolling than ever before, and they looked a bit exhausted.

But there was the cover of the Source of Fire to help them, so Thousand Leaves Forest hadn't been overrun by monsters.

From the information Madeline had briefed him with, after the bloodbath of those elders, Ivan was officially crowned as the new Great Elven King.

Marvin thoroughly understood that matter.

The bloodbath was his handiwork, and the purpose was to root out the dissidents.

In this cruel era, democracy and freedom had become luxury goods. The Wood Elves needed a leader that could lead the people on a path of survival, not an inefficient Elder Council that could only fight for power with their own people and each other.