Chapter 51: Chapter 51: The Dawn from Afar_l
Translator: 549690339
Next, under Leo Ray’s leadership, this hundred-strong half-elf army marched neatly into the territory.
Along the way, they curiously looked around at everything in the territory.
All of the half-elf archers couldn’t help but show surprised expressions on their handsome faces, unable to suppress their excitement.
They were born and raised within a barrier, never having seen the outside world.
Their impressions of the outside world were limited to bedtime stories and the memories of older half-elves.
Therefore, regardless of the various buildings in the territory or the Earth Guardians who had resumed their patrols, everything was extremely novel to them.
Without a doubt, from a certain perspective, they had collectively crossed from the narrow barrier to the vast outside world.
Especially the leading Belinda Wright, perhaps because she was too excited.
Since being helped up by conqueror Leo Ray, she felt her cheeks and ears burning slightly.
This sudden strangeness persisted for a while before gradually subsiding.
However, although she had signed the Obedience Pact, Belinda hadn’t completely accepted the young human lord deep down.
If their Moonwhite Tribe’s ancestors were still alive, how could they so easily submit to the opponent?
Putting it simply, this guy merely arrived at the right place at the right time, with slightly better luck than others – nothing extraordinary.
While Belinda was pondering privately, the other side, Gavin Sullivan and others in the territory, couldn’t help but look at each other when they saw the group of tall, handsome men and beautiful women that made up the archer team.
Though the Lord had mentioned that an archer team would join the territory,
he hadn’t mentioned it would be a team entirely composed of high-profile half-elves!
It’s well-known that the half-elf tribe not only inherits the diligence and creativity of the human race but also the nobility and elegance of the elves, making them an extremely unique race.
For this reason, outstanding half-elves occupy quite an awkward status in this world.
Generally, they are disliked by both the human and elf rulers as these people fear that half-elves will affect their status.
Some half-elf tribes even face persecution and capture by both the human and elf clans, ultimately becoming slaves and playthings.
Thus, most of the half-elves live in hiding and hold significant hostility towards both humans and elves.
From this, one can see that obtaining the loyalty of a half-elf army reflects that the Lord is indeed no ordinary person!
Thinking of this, and recalling the miracle building and the amazing Earth Guardians from yesterday, Gavin Sullivan and the others looked at Leo Ray with even more admiration.
Meanwhile, familiar prompts sounded in Leo Ray’s ear.
[Congratulations, your Tier 1 Two-Star Hunter subordinate Gavin Sullivan deepens his admiration for you, raising his loyalty by 6 points, now at 96 points.]
[Congratulations, your Tier 1 Two-Star Hunter subordinate Ronan Quilliam deepens his admiration for you, raising his loyalty by 4 points, now at 94 points.]
[Congratulations, your Tier 1 Two-Star Farmer subordinate Logan Hansen deepens his admiration for you, raising his loyalty by 5 points, now at 95 points.]
[Congratulations, your subordinate…]
Seeing that the loyalty of the Tier 1 subordinates who were secretly watching not far away had all risen to around 95 points, Leo Ray nodded in satisfaction and waved them away.
At this point, they had reached the newly-built half-elf residential area.
“Belinda, these buildings are your new homes. Lead your people inside to get familiar with them.
Don’t take too long; breakfast is ready. After eating, I’ll introduce you to the other people in the territory.”
With that, Leo Ray gave a faint smile to Belinda and the half-elves before leaving with Taylor and others.
Watching the approachable Leo Ray gradually depart, Belinda blinked her long eyelashes, and her slightly tense heart eased a bit more.
It seemed that, regardless if it was in the previous barrier or in the current territory, the present Lord was indeed quite different from the powerful people of the human race that she had imagined.
He didn’t seem to treat them, half-elves, as outsiders or treat them differently…
So, following Leo Ray’s instructions, once the half-elves had briefly familiarized themselves with their new homes, they gathered at the other end of the camp to eat with the other subordinates.
At first, the half-elves were a bit reserved; upon entering the territory, they were nervous and had no appetite.
However, when the pot cover was lifted and they saw the familiar Elf Rice at breakfast, they finally felt a sense of home amidst the surprise, exchanged smiles, and began to eat.
After that, when everything had been properly prepared, all the subordinates and half-elves were gathered on a spacious ground, and Leo Ray pulled himself together, walking slowly to the front of the assembly. Undoubtedly, it was time for chicken soup for the soul and uplifting words. “Alright, everyone, listen to me for a moment.”
Leo Ray’s slightly sharp gaze swept across the neatly arranged formations of half-elf archers and Tier 1 subordinates before opening, “Today is a special day.
Our territory has welcomed an indispensable new force. With their addition, our territory will undoubtedly become more prosperous and powerful.”
Looking at the excited expressions of the half-elves, Leo Ray continued, “Although new blood means new opportunities, it also means new challenges.
You should all be aware that our territory is located between three powerful forces.
None of these forces will allow a growing power to threaten their position under their noses.
Therefore, conflict is inevitable, and once it starts, it will be a decisive battle concerning the life and death of us all.”
At this point, Leo Ray paused, looked at the increasingly grave expressions on everyone’s faces, and once again spoke seriously, “Hence, every one of us, including myself, must work twice as hard to have a chance to survive in the end.
If we relax and succumb to laziness, the only outcome will be death.
This will be an extremely arduous journey.
But remember, eagles do not break their wings from the storm, wolf packs do not fear the long night, and after a long journey, there will be the dawn.”
With these words, the nearly 200 people in front of Leo Ray boiled with excitement..