allendalepharm Chapter 126 Little Elf
Chapter 126 Little Elf
Chapter 126 Little Elf
In that deep, dense forest, layers upon layers of mist shrouded the entire world, and a gust of cold wind blew by, rustling the branches and leaves.
Suddenly, a dark figure darted out from the shadows.
The figure was twisted and bizarre, moving at an astonishing speed. Then, one, two, three, and countless other black shadows flew out.
Their shapes were indistinct, and only pairs of eyes that gleamed with an eerie light could be seen.
In this eerie atmosphere, a small figure fled in panic.
It was a human the size of an insect, its wings shimmering with a faint light, making it look like a fairy from a fairy tale.
The monster lurked behind her like a shadow. The little elf's face was filled with fear as she desperately flapped her wings, trying to escape this terrifying place.
But the monsters followed closely behind, and she could even hear their breathing right next to her.
Each figure carried an aura of evil, as if it wanted to devour the little elf.
They moved through the forest, bringing with them gusts of cold wind.
The branches shook violently from their impact, leaves fell everywhere, and the little elves were blown around by the hurricane and could hardly keep their balance.
A cold glint flashed, and a huge claw whistled past the little elf's shoulder. Although she dodged the attack, her body was still hit by the strong wind, and she tumbled away.
"ah--"
It crashed heavily to the ground, and before the little elf could even get up, its gaping maw was already right in front of it.
"Hiss hiss hiss"
In the darkness, six eyes gleaming with a ghostly blue light slowly approached, and with the aid of the faint glow, a pair of large claws dripping with venom gradually emerged from the darkness.
It was only then that she realized she was being chased by a group of spiders.
Moreover, these spiders are not ordinary creatures. They are numerous and very fast, each about the size of a car, which is terrifying to the little elf.
The stench of blood and decay assaulted her senses, and the little elf's breathing became increasingly rapid. She stared blankly at the mandibles hurtling towards her, her eyes filled with despair.
Just when she was in despair, the spider-like beast in front of her made a move.
Instead of biting the little sprite in front of it to death, it leaped up and pounced straight into the depths of the dense forest.
The surrounding spider-like creatures seemed to be attracted as well, and they all followed, making hissing sounds.
A series of dark shadows swept past and disappeared into the darkness in no time, leaving the little elf, who had survived the ordeal, sitting there in a daze.
Staring blankly in the direction where the spider beasts had disappeared, the little elf had not yet recovered from the near-death experience.
Just then, a strange voice appeared in her ear.
"The first rule of the Dark Forest Law: Don't reveal yourself."
The startled sprite felt a chill run down its spine and froze on the spot.
The eerie environment and strange sounds constantly tested her psychological defenses.
She dared not turn around, fearing she might see something terrifying.
"Oh? Were you scared?"
The voice rang out again, clear, distinct, and even tinged with amusement.
The little elf's body trembled incessantly, its two wings feeling as if they were filled with lead, making it impossible for it to move even an inch.
In this environment, anyone who could communicate with her was obviously not a kind person. The thought of ending up like the other members of her tribe made her feel suffocated.
"This is the first time I've ever 'seen' negativity from someone like you. If it were the old me, maybe I would have played along, but not now."
Before the little elf could react, she felt her wings being grabbed by a large hand, and her entire body was lifted up by a tremendous force.
"Let go! Let go of me!"
At this moment, she finally broke free from her fear and struggled, waving her legs.
Unfortunately, her strength was no match for that giant hand, and no matter how she resisted, she had no chance of escaping.
"Don't waste your energy, little grasshopper."
Chang Lei's face appeared in the little elf's field of vision, but his honest face now looked like a demon in the elf's eyes.
"You corrupted one! I'll fight you to the death!"
With a burst of power from his fists, a tiny green lightning bolt shot out from the elf's palm and struck Chang Lei's beard directly.
Chang Lei tilted his head, feeling the tingling sensation on his face, and couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth into a smile.
"You know, when you're weak, your all-out resistance seems so adorable to others."
Noticing that the little sprite between his two fingers was preparing to attack again, Chang Lei quickly continued.
"If I were you, I wouldn't have done that. Your actions just now were already conspicuous enough. If you attract those bugs back, I won't be able to protect you either."
As soon as he finished speaking, the little elf paused for a moment.
"you"
"Don't worry, I didn't mean to hurt you," Chang Lei smiled. "If I wanted to harm you, I wouldn't have saved you just now."
Hearing Chang Lei's voice, the little elf suddenly remembered the strange situation from earlier. "You did it?!"
"Just a simple way to deceive those insects' senses," Chang Lei replied casually, then asked, "So, you're the one who lives in this secret realm, right?"
"." The little elf didn't speak, but stared at Chang Lei with a wary expression.
Perhaps in other people's eyes, Chang Lei is just an ordinary middle-aged man, but in her eyes, Chang Lei's face has no features at all, not even pores.
Feeling the unpredictable gaze, Chang Lei narrowed his eyes slightly.
"You can see what I really look like, right?"
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Chang Lei was met with silence and hostile stares.
"Fine, I don't expect you to believe me immediately, that's not my task, but I hope you can cooperate a little if you want to survive."
Staring intently at the little guy in front of him, Chang Lei asked slowly.
"Tell me, how long has this spatial barrier been broken?"
"Why are you asking this?" the little elf hesitated for a moment before asking in return.
"If you could see my true form, then you would understand my origins. The Reversal World and the Spatial Barrier have always been our territory. The war of the Outer Demons has affected our land. Why do you think I'm asking this?"
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"Reversing the World."
The little elf's mind was a bit muddled by the jumble of thoughts. She stared blankly at Chang Lei for a long time, then suddenly realized something and exclaimed excitedly.
"You're one of those guys in the mirror! I've come out!?"
Chang Lei frowned, then immediately understood. This little guy's goal must be to find a way to the real world from the secret realm.
Although the Reverse World is a channel connecting many dimensions, based on the rules of different dimensions, it still takes some effort for them to invade various secret realms.
The creatures in the secret realm have been detached from reality for a long time, so it's not surprising that they would consider the reversed world and the real world to be the same concept. This little guy just naively thought he had escaped.
However, Chang Lei didn't mind pouring cold water on her enthusiasm.
"You didn't come out."
He paused, then added.
"We've come in."
"ah"
The little elf's face froze, and his mind went blank for a moment.
"Answer my question if you don't want your fellow tribesmen to die at the hands of those mad dogs," Chang Lei said calmly. "Right now, only we can help you."
Listening to Chang Lei's words with slightly rapid breathing, the little elf still couldn't quite believe it. Although she had indeed been saved by the guy in front of her, she still didn't dare to look at his face.
After a moment's hesitation, she spoke softly, "You...aren't you with those guys?"
"Historically speaking, yes, we had the same goals and the same needs, but now, we have changed."
"It's changed?" The little elf's expression was somewhat strange.
"Ah, there has been a large-scale personnel change within the company. We have a new boss, and our team has now embraced a new direction for development. This innovative work strategy is positive and promising, but of course, it will take some time to adapt."
The little elf stared at Chang Lei, completely bewildered, not understanding a single word he said.
She even wondered if the faceless man before her had gone mad.
"In short, our unit's strategic direction has been constantly changing, but one thing is certain now: the actions of the heretics have completely crossed our bottom line, so now we are on the same side."
"You want to help us fight those corrupted ones?" The little fairy blinked. "How can I believe this isn't some new conspiracy?"
"That's the interesting part."
Chang Lei reached out and flicked the little imp's head.
"You have no choice but to believe."
Just as the two were talking.
Suddenly, a deep roar interrupted their communication.
The sound originated from the depths of the forest, filled with a wild quality. Immediately following, the sounds of fierce fighting and the battles of unknown creatures rose and fell in the darkness.
The little elf stopped moving, its heart pounding, its eyes darting around in panic, but it could see nothing.
The snapping sound of the tree breaking was particularly jarring in the quiet environment, and the little elf curled up in fear, afraid that those things would discover him.
Chang Lei tried to pinpoint the source of the sound, only to discover that it echoed throughout the forest, reverberating from various spaces.
The sounds of fighting didn't last long; they gradually subsided after only a few minutes.
However, neither of them dared to lower their guard, because they could both sense a series of deep footsteps approaching from afar.
The footsteps were neither fast nor slow, each one feeling like a blow to the little elf's heart, making her tremble.
A figure emerged from the dark forest, heading straight for the two.
The little elf didn't dare to breathe, but Chang Lei smiled.
"As you said, boss."
"I stayed right there and didn't move an inch."
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(End of this chapter)