The Three Sisters

"The Windrunner sisters?" Haotian pondered, feeling the name tickling the edge of his memory. It seemed familiar, but he couldn't quite place it. 

If he had played Warcraft, he would have known their legendary feats, each one a story in its own right. However, here lay a different matter. The three sisters hadn't yet reached the 'late stage of the plot,' so their tragic fates hadn't yet robbed them of this opportunity to appear.

For Haotian, the background details were irrelevant. The main objective was to recruit these three sisters successfully. He couldn't afford a repeat of the Angel King Keisha incident, where she wandered around the Hero Tavern only to leave again, which had infuriated him. Compared to Keisha, the aura emitted by the Windrunner sisters was noticeably weaker. Haotian could even sense their exact levels of power.

The eldest, Alleria, radiated a demigod-level aura. The second sister, Sylvanas, was at the peak of the saintly level. The youngest, Vereesa, was at a high saintly level, matching Haotian's own rank. 

The eldest sister's strength, reaching demigod status, made Haotian envious. Successfully recruiting her would mean his Golden Oasis would have a second demigod-level combatant, and an elf at that.

...

Haotian ordered a Bloody Mary, inviting the Windrunner sisters to sit in the tavern hall, savoring the exotic world's wine while he explained the Golden Oasis and the Sacred Continent. 

After his explanation, the sisters were deeply moved. They hadn't expected the Sacred Continent to be facing an invasion by evil undead, much like their own world. The good news was that the undead plague in the Sacred Continent was still localized, not yet spreading to other areas.

This world also had elves, dwarves, humans, and dragons, among others. 

"I'm curious what these natural elves look like," Sylvanas said, her face full of anticipation. Haotian, admiring the beautiful elf, smiled and replied, "Natural elves in this world look much like you. If you're interested, you can meet them tomorrow."

"Tomorrow, some natural elves are scheduled to visit my territory," he added.

Vereesa eagerly asked, "Lord Haotian, do these natural elves really have a powerful kingdom?"

"Indeed!" Haotian nodded. "Their kingdom is in the Forest of Life, a vast forest only a few hundred kilometers from my territory. It's a place where even mighty dragons must show humility."

"I'd love to see the Forest of Life!" Vereesa's eyes sparkled with longing, delighting Haotian as it increased his chances of recruiting the Windrunner sisters. However, Alleria, the eldest and a demigod, remained calm and composed, showing no overt curiosity about the Sacred Continent.

There was one point that intrigued Alleria. "In this world, elves and humans can coexist peacefully. That's always been my dream." 

In their world, the relationship between elves and humans was strained. To improve relations and foster friendship between elves and humans, Alleria had joined the human army to fight against evil forces together.

"In my territory," Haotian said, "all creatures can live in harmony, whether they are elves, humans, dwarves, or even magical beasts."

Alleria looked at Haotian in surprise. "Even magical beasts obey you?"

Haotian chuckled. "My territory hosts over a hundred thousand magical beasts. Their daily tasks aren't slaughter but helping my people mine resources."

"You are a kind and powerful lord," Alleria remarked.

Haotian spoke earnestly, "I sincerely invite you to join my territory and become heroes defending the Golden Oasis. In the Sacred Continent, you can achieve all your dreams, even becoming deities."

"Becoming gods?" The sisters' breaths quickened. Even the calm Alleria's eyes brightened. Their eyes, a striking green, shone with a beautiful luster.

"Exactly," Haotian said. "Deities are not just legends in the Sacred Continent but real beings. In the void, countless gods overlook this land."

Alleria's face showed a hint of hesitation. She didn't doubt Haotian's words; after all, crossing endless dimensional voids to be summoned here proved that anything was possible. She, too, wanted to become an immortal deity and fulfill her dreams. Yet, after much contemplation, she shook her head and said, "In our world, I still have many responsibilities."

"Sister!" Sylvanas and Vereesa looked anxious. It was clear they were keen on becoming Haotian's heroes and staying in the Sacred Continent.

Alleria parted her lips, ready to refuse again. If she left, Sylvanas and Vereesa would likely follow, as they were bound by their sisterly bond.

At this moment, Haotian had a sudden inspiration and said to Alleria, "I believe there's a significant reason why the Hero Tavern summoned you here. Don't waste this opportunity."

"Perhaps here, you can fulfill your mission."

"This..." Alleria hesitated even more. She felt Haotian had a point. If there was no special significance, why would the Hero Tavern summon them? If they refused and returned to their world, life would go on as usual, but one day in the future, would she regret today's choice?

After much consideration, Alleria took a deep breath, raising her emerald eyes to Haotian. "Well then, my lord, what should we do next?"

Haotian's smile brightened. "Simple. Just pledge your loyalty to me and my territory, then you can follow me out of the tavern."

At this moment, the grey-robed elder behind the bar interjected, "Lord Haotian, recruiting each hero requires a fee of one hundred thousand gold coins, regardless of their level or talent."

Haotian rolled his eyes. This old man was just like his lord system, placing too much importance on money!

...

After the Windrunner sisters swore their oaths, Haotian readily paid the three hundred thousand recruitment fee. Compared to recruiting three heroes at once, this expense was trivial. In terms of [High Elf Spring Water], it was merely three hundred bottles.

"Here's to celebrating your joining my territory!" Haotian raised his glass with a smile. The Windrunner sisters also raised their glasses, speaking in unison, "Praise the lord!"