Chapter 604: Meeting Miligas Again (2)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

The elven squad leader nodded and instructed the other warriors to guard the entrance. Then, with Ji Chen and the others, he entered the embassy, arriving in the reception hall they had visited before.

In just a few minutes, Miligas and Black, who they hadn’t seen for a long time, walked in from outside. Miligas greeted Ji Chen with a hearty handshake and a smile, “Lord Ji Chen, you’ve finally come to visit me again. Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I would have prepared a banquet to welcome you.”

“I just arrived in the Maple Principality a while ago and came here as soon as 1 got off the ship.”

“Oh? Is there something urgent?”

Ji Chen smiled and nodded.

At this moment, Black, who was standing nearby, spoke in a solemn tone, “In just a few months, it seems that your strength has increased.”

Miligas was slightly surprised and secretly delighted. The fact that Ji Chen was becoming more powerful indicated that his earlier investment had been wise.

Ji Chen waved his hand with a smile, “I’ve had some opportunities in these few months, nothing worth mentioning.”

After some casual conversation, they got to the point.

“Sir Miligas, some time ago, while exploring a sealed ancient battlefield of the gods, I accidentally discovered some elves who were stranded there…”

Ji Chen briefly recounted the events that had occurred in the frozen wilderness, but he omitted the details about Elisya and her connection to the ancient elven bloodline and the power of the ocean.

“So, there’s still a group of our kin trapped in that ancient battlefield.” Miligas expressed his gratitude, “Thanks to your help, 1, on behalf of the Silvermoon Dynasty, am grateful for everything you’ve done.”

“Where are these elves now? Didn’t they come with you?”

“I’ve left them on the ship for now because there are quite a few of them.”

Miligas asked in surprise, “How many are there?”

“Close to five thousand elves.”

“Five thousand…? Let me send a few carriages to pick them up… Wait, five thousand!?”

Miligas was dumbfounded, and his mind seemed to have been swept away by a tidal wave. He couldn’t find words to express his shock. Five thousand elves, what kind of concept was that? The entire Maple Principality didn’t have five thousand elves!

Ji Chen nodded, “That’s correct. If 1 remember correctly, Lady Marianne told me it was five thousand.”

Miligas controlled his astonished expression, but his mind was still reeling. When reason and wisdom regained the upper hand, he quickly realized the significance of this matter.

The return of a full five thousand elves was a momentous event for the dwindling elven population, struggling to reproduce.

Most importantly, if these five thousand elves were returned to the dynasty through his efforts, it would be a significant achievement.

Seeing Ji Chen’s half-smile, Miligas quickly realized that this achievement was specially delivered to him. He felt grateful and satisfied with Ji Chen.

The last time Ji Chen had sent the Deep Sea Merfabric, he had made quite a splash in front of his colleagues during the queen’s celebration ceremony and even earned the queen’s approval. If he could achieve such a significant political achievement this time, perhaps he could earn the queen’s appreciation and even further advancement in his position.

Ji Chen smiled and said, “Lord Miligas, do you think this achievement I’ve brought is substantial enough?”

“It’s more than substantial; it feels like a dream come true,” Miligas replied with a hearty laugh. “You personally bringing our fellow kin back to the embrace of the Empire is a testament to the great friendship between you and the elves.”

As an elven ambassador stationed outside the Silvermoon Dynasty, he was no stranger to the intrigues, negotiations, and exchanges of interests with other races and nobles. He understood the nature of Ji Chen’s act of delivering this achievement very well.

This actually made him feel more at ease because only relationships based on mutual benefit were dependable.

He was most afraid that Ji Chen would be a single-minded brute who only sought to become stronger, much like those foul-smelling dwarves.

After silently looking down on the dwarves for a moment, Miligas led Ji Chen to sit on the sofa. He clasped Ji Chen’s hand with both of his, his gaze gentle as he said, “If you have any needs, please don’t hesitate to tell me. I will do my best to assist you.”

Seeing Miligas’ “affectionate” expression, Ji Chen suddenly felt a chill and discreetly withdrew his hands, coughing lightly. “Do you know where there’s a large quantity of Spirit Crystals?”

“Spirit Crystals?”

Miligas hesitated for a moment. He certainly knew what Spirit Crystals were. These high-grade resources had a wide range of uses, but they were most commonly used as the necessary resource for recruiting Tier 6 units.

Unexpectedly, in the short time since his return to Silvermoon City, Ji Chen had already reached the level of recruiting Tier 6 units. His judgment was indeed accurate.

After a brief pause, Miligas said, “Spirit Crystals are more advanced and, naturally, rarer than Mithril Crystals. They have always been in high demand, even among us elves. The quantities are limited, and they are tightly controlled.

If you want to acquire a large quantity of Spirit Crystals in a short period, besides regular purchases, 1 suggest you visit the Irante Temple on the eastern coast.”

“Irante Temple? What is that?” Ji Chen asked curiously.

Miligas explained, “The Irante Temple was left behind by the gods of the Orderly Divine Lineage tens of thousands of years ago. It is a special area used to test our people and promote strong individuals. It is also a place where Spirit Crystals are naturally abundant.

There are many challenges left behind by the gods at that place, and the more challenges you overcome, the greater the rewards. It’s a place that’s very suitable for you and other honorable lords.”

Such a place existed?

The eastern coast was not far from Maple City, which was located to the east. Perhaps he could visit it sometime.

“Thank you for your suggestion; 1 will consider it.”

“Besides that, I also know of another way to acquire a large quantity of rare resources and Spirit Crystals in a short period.”

Miligas picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and casually continued, “1 believe you’ve heard about what happened at the Queen’s birthday celebration ceremony, right?”

“I heard about it from my subordinates stationed in the Maple Kingdom.”

“That saves me the trouble of repeating it.” Miligas paused and said, “The Queen has ordered us to investigate the mastermind behind this, but to be honest, for the past few days, both me and Black, as well as our colleagues from the Maple Kingdom, have been clueless. However, the pressure from Silvermoon City is increasing…”

Ji Chen raised an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”

“If you could help us find the hidden mastermind in the Maple Kingdom, 1 can reward you with the Spirit Crystals stored in the kingdom’s reserves.

And this amount is at least in the five digits,”

Ji Chen looked at Miligas with a hint of cunning in his eyes, asking in confusion.

“Even someone like you can’t find any trace of that elusive mastermind, how can you expect me to find him?”

Miligas shrugged. “Perhaps it’s possible? There are many things in this world that I cannot predict. Just like a few months ago when the Lords of the Glory descended, I never thought you could grow so rapidly, to the point where you single-handedly defeated the tens of thousands of armies of the Bass Kingdom and helped Leinhart overthrow the Bass Kingdom.”

Ji Chen was slightly surprised and then chuckled.

It seemed that everything he had done in Leinhart had already caught the elves’ attention. He wasn’t sure if they had deliberately investigated or simply stumbled upon the information.

But he didn’t mind. With a relaxed tone, he said, “I can give it a try, but 1 can’t guarantee success.”

“Of course, I won’t rely solely on you,” Miligas laughed heartily.

“But if you really find the mastermind, perhaps Her Majesty the Queen will summon you. What 1 mean is, after I present the Deep Sea Merfabric you brought to Her Majesty the Queen as a tribute, your name has already caught Her Majesty’s attention.”

Ji Chen was slightly stunned, feeling a bit displeased.

The Elven Queen wanted to meet him? It depended on whether he was willing or not. He wasn’t her subject!

However, he was curious about this Elf Queen, known for her power and influence in the world, who ruled the Elven Empire with an iron fist.

After all, in some colorful stories on Earth, the Elven Queen was often associated with orcs, green-skinned beings, and dark creatures.

Curiosity was a part of being human, right?