The majestic Divine Tree stood proudly atop a small hill formed of withered branches and fallen leaves, swaying gently in the breeze.

Brilliant sunlight penetrated through the golden, sturdy trunk, pouring down dazzling rays.

The dense foliage of the crown obscured the sky, as if draping a golden robe over the azure dome.

Following the thick, broad cloud layers, it stretched for thousands of miles.

Below the hill, the lush and dense forest whispered with the wind.

The sound of colliding green leaves created a forest melody that, though chaotic, did not disturb the tranquility.

The abundant vitality released with each sway lingered above the boundless forest.

The elves stood on the rooftops of their homes, gazing around.

It was as if they had drawn the vibrant natural energy into their lungs.

The elves living in the backyard of the Kravina estate were fortunate today to have gained a dense forest.

Joy gradually appeared on their faces as the verdant scene before them brought an incomparable sense of liberation.

In their daze, they even mistook themselves for having returned to the Elven Forest.

The name "Yade" was no longer merely a title bestowed by the Divine Tree; it had transcended its past meaning.

Cocotte, who had inherited the name of Yade, had surpassed her position as the Elven Queen.

Now, she truly was the Yade Divine Tree.

...

In the conference hall of the Kravina mansion.

The floor was covered with thick animal fur carpets, and the walls were adorned with vintage bone decorations.

Long antique wooden curtains hung on both sides of the walls, and the golden nanmu wood tea tables were flawless.

The dancing flames in the fireplace, like leaping sprites, gave the mansion a cheerful vitality.

Two rows of sofas were placed on either side of the room, appearing more dignified under the firelight.

Cocotte, sitting in the middle of the sofa, wore a smug expression, her head held so high it almost reached the ceiling.

Across from her, Vinia held a long, curved wooden staff in her arms, covering her face, full of reluctance.

She turned her head with difficulty, looking at Cocotte with great unwillingness.

How could she let Cocotte show off like this?

Now Cocotte truly displayed the demeanor of an Elven Queen.

That emerald comet had caused a lush forest to grow in the backyard of the Kravina estate in the blink of an eye.

This made the elves respect Cocotte even more and strengthened their belief in her elevated status.

Despite her still being a queen who did nothing.

However, as the elven priestess, Vinia also knew that Cocotte gaining more power would only benefit the elven race.

After all, their queen still needed to find a clear path for the elven race.

With Cocotte as a fifth-tier mage, the elven race would have more bargaining power when establishing diplomatic relations with other countries.

At least after the elves left the Elven Forest, they wouldn't be pointed at and ridiculed by outsiders.

Once the elven race lost the protection of nature, they would be nothing.

Wait a minute...

As Vinia was thinking, she suddenly realized something and turned to Cocotte to ask again:

"You've drained the power of the Divine Tree,"

"So... does that mean you now possess all the abilities of the Divine Tree?"

Hearing Vinia's question, Cocotte didn't find it strange at all, and proudly nodded.

"Then can you directly produce elves now?"

"...?"

At this, Cocotte fell silent.

Essentially, elves return the power of nature to the Yade Divine Tree so that the tree can nurture new elven life.

Now that Cocotte had absorbed the essence of the Divine Tree, becoming Yade herself.

She had bypassed the fate of life coming to an end, bypassed the destination of consciousness dissolving, and directly became the living, walking Yade Divine Tree.

Therefore, nurturing new elven offspring, she should have such ability.

But Cocotte was a bit panicked, her face covered in cold sweat.

Sweating profusely.

"I think... I probably... can't."

"That makes sense."

Vinia nodded, feeling it was reasonable.

Although Cocotte had now become the Divine Tree, she wasn't literally a tree.

Her volume was far less than a real tree, so naturally, she couldn't produce that many offspring at once.

Vinia looked Cocotte up and down.

Cocotte's fair body was draped in a green robe, her figure faintly visible,

The bottom edge of the robe covered her thighs, and the decorative lines at the waist outlined her slender waist.

At this moment, Vinia's gaze inadvertently fell on Cocotte's chest.

After carefully comparing, she looked down at her own.

Hmm, bigger than hers!

Overall, she found it hard to imagine how someone as slim as Cocotte could produce elves larger than herself.

Although she didn't know why, Cocotte could always sense a kind of imperceptible invasive intent from Vinia's gaze.

The two stared at each other, and suddenly the conference room door was gently pushed open.

With the sound of the door rubbing, Lia lazily walked into the conference room.

She yawned, dragging her tired figure in from the doorway.

Looking up, she saw Vinia and Cocotte sitting on the sofa, staring at each other.

"Ha, just sent someone off. What's happening?"

The person Lia had sent off was, of course, Zora.

She had arranged for Zora to stay at the best hotel under the Kravina family name.

Of course, the other party had to pay for the accommodation.

Although she had initially promised to take her to visit the firearms factory.

But since the contract had already been signed, when to visit was entirely up to her.

Speaking of this, Lia still needed to thank Cocotte.

That fifth-tier magic spell like a comet, along with that dragon, had nearly scared the trading association's young lady out of her wits.

"Looks like you're discussing something?"

Hearing Lia's question, Vinia nodded and replied:

"Miss Lia, we do have some questions."

"How do you humans have children?"

"Ah..."

Lia was stunned.

The question was quite direct, and she had no experience either.

Although she had some understanding of this aspect, she had never experienced it personally, so Lia didn't dare to speak carelessly.

So she could only vaguely say:

"Well... I suppose you have to get married first?"

"If you were that child, after your parents got married, they probably did something, um... then you would crawl out of your mother's body..."

As she spoke, she herself became a bit speechless.

Cocotte wore a teasing expression and sneered:

"Oh my, so Lia doesn't understand either."

Hearing Cocotte's words, Lia raised an eyebrow, sensing something was off.

Although Cocotte was an old elf who had lived for several hundred years, Lia, as a human, had always had dealings with elves.

And a lazy person like Cocotte would hardly have contact with outsiders.

The only male she had more contact with...

Lia's smile gradually turned cold.

"So you're saying you know a lot about this?"

"Of course I do~"

Although Cocotte hadn't experienced it either.

However, she had read many books.

When she felt tired, she would fall into a deep sleep.

And once awake, she would diligently flip through those spicy novels.

This was a bright spot in Cocotte's otherwise dull life.

But Lia didn't know all this, just maintained her smile, stiffly looking at Cocotte.

She hadn't been able to detect it before.

This lazy elf before her was actually the most scheming one.

Now, hearing Lia's words, Vinia's brain began to think rapidly.

The Divine Tree, strictly speaking, was the mother of every elf.

Regardless of the elf's origin and genetics.

In the end, they all needed to be nurtured as seeds through the Divine Tree to form a new elf.

And now Cocotte had become the Divine Tree, possessing the power of the Divine Tree,

Which means...

Thinking of this, Vinia suddenly raised her head.

Now Cocotte was not only the Elven Queen but also the mother of every elf?

Huh?

Cocotte has become my mother?

"No, no, no, that's not right."

Vinia covered her head with one hand, sitting dazed on the sofa, muttering to herself.

Seeing Vinia's conflicted expression, Lia and Cocotte looked at each other in confusion.

What happened?

Suddenly, Vinia straightened up, stared at Cocotte, and asked without hesitation:

"When are you and Viktor getting married?"

"Pfft."

Cocotte, who had just picked up a glass of water to drink, spat it out immediately.

...

A man in a black coat, with a slight breeze, passed through the dense forest.

When he pushed aside the lush branches in front, golden sunlight shone through, revealing the figure of a cat-girl.

She wore a black beret indicating her beastkin status, dressed in practical equipment, majestic and solemn.

The determined light in her eyes was moving, like a vigilant cheetah, seriously watching for potential threats around.

When she sensed someone approaching, the cat-girl's eyes were bright, piercing like arrows toward the entrance of the dense forest.

Appearing in her line of sight was Viktor's figure.

Her pupils widened, and she bowed respectfully to Viktor:

"Master, I have received the notification."

"Please follow me."

Viktor nodded, following behind the cat-girl instructor.

Passing through the dense forest, they entered a towering building.

This building was built with hard stones, covered with green moss, and climbing vines covered the sturdy walls.

It blended perfectly with the surrounding environment.

Gentle sunlight filled this stone building, so quiet that even the lizards climbing on the walls didn't move.

This was the sanctuary for beastkin, cleverly hidden within this lush dense forest.

Inside, many beastkin could be seen with standardized and consistent movements, constantly tempering their bodies.

When the cat-girl instructor brought Viktor in, their curious gazes turned toward him.

The cat-girl instructor, dressed in a black uniform, led Viktor through the stone tunnel to the depths of the sanctuary.

The red light burning on the walls was faint, but enough to bathe the surrounding rock walls in a warm, pale yellow glow.

The cat-girl instructor turned to Viktor, a flash of respect in her eyes:

"We have arrived, Lord Viktor."

"Thank you for your hard work."

Viktor reached out and stroked the cat-girl instructor's ears.

The small black cat-girl was initially resistant when she saw Viktor's hand.

But after Viktor's hand touched her ears.

Being stroked like this, she actually found it comfortable.

Then, the comfort made her unconsciously narrow her eyes and emit a soft purr.

"Mmm... Lord Viktor, I still have... still have tasks to complete."

She mumbled softly.

Viktor stopped stroking, then continued to instruct:

"Go call Helnersen, and bring along the beastkin he's been training recently."

"I understand."

The cat-girl instructor bowed slightly, her face still flushed, reluctantly turned and left.

A cat that has been skillfully petted will never forget that comfortable feeling for the rest of its life.

Viktor's gaze was profound as he walked into the mysterious cave.

Step by step deeper, the surroundings were almost pitch black.

Only the clear echo of his footsteps on the rocks and the dripping sound of water falling on the rock surface reverberated in the silence.

Suddenly, a sharp cutting wind sound rang out in the darkness.

Viktor didn't turn around, just lightly waved his hand backward.

In an instant, there was a "clang" sound on the wooden vines that materialized on his arm.

Sparks flew.

The dark cave was illuminated by a momentary figure.

Viktor withdrew his hand, and the wooden vines were gradually retracted.

"Long time no see."

Viktor's deep and calm voice slowly sounded.

Turning to look at the other through the darkness, staring at those emerald eyes like snake pupils:

"Sapphirose." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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