Lin Rui's impassioned and powerful speech resonated like a morning bell and evening drum in the ears of every commander by the long table, shaking them to their core.
Compared to the Golden Pansy Domain's joy at the prospect of war, even seeking out wild monsters and hostile forces to eliminate without necessity, reaping wealth and spoils. The elves indeed feared war, each feeling the heavy weight of war pressing on their hearts.
And why does it feel so heavy? What are the elves afraid of?
Everyone might have different answers. Some fear the entire force will suffer a severe blow, leading to the end of the elf era. For example, the cautious elder worries that a long and bloody war with the Graveyard will severely damage the elves, causing them to lose even part of the forest, withdraw from the continent entirely, and huddle in the heart of the World Tree, unable to recover population and strength for thousands of years.
