After running at full speed, Adam's group finally arrived at the Dark Elf village, hidden deep within a rocky canyon surrounded by towering stone formations.
As soon as they entered the village grounds, several Dark Elf warriors immediately surrounded them with weapons drawn. Their yellow eyes were filled with suspicion and hostility as they stared at Adam, Lilith, Ignis, and Isolde.
However, an elderly Dark Elf with a long silver beard and a wooden staff slowly stepped forward. His eyes widened when he saw Azrynn.
"Azrynn…! You've returned!" the elder said with clear relief. "We were worried something had happened to you."
Azrynn stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Elder… I'm back. But the situation is bad. The temple has become inactive. That's why the monsters are starting to appear again."
The moment she said that, the atmosphere among the other Dark Elves changed. Their expressions turned cold and angry. Several of them began whispering among themselves.
