bioinnovel Chapter 36 The Marriage Urging in Progress
Chapter 36 The Marriage Urging in Progress
The morning light streamed through the treehouse's skylight, casting gentle dappled patterns on Elune's face.
She slowly opened her eyes, her emerald green pupils still slightly sleepy at first.
but.
Memories of yesterday gradually flooded back to me.
last night……
No.
Scenes from yesterday's dusk, accompanied by the lingering, faint warmth on my lips, suddenly crashed into my mind.
Elune's ear tips began to turn red uncontrollably.
Elune sat up abruptly, her long silver hair slipping down her fair shoulders.
"What...what should I do..." she murmured softly.
Just then, a deliberately hushed conversation came from outside the treehouse, mixed with light footsteps—there was more than one person.
Elune's heart skipped a beat.
What should come is always coming.
As the clan leader, he was kissing a human in front of everyone...
This undoubtedly violated an unwritten rule within the Elven race.
She could almost see Elder Xihai's ashen face and hear Elder Seran (one of the two super-elders she was meeting for the first time from the Natural Calling lineage) and the other conservative elders' stern questioning.
She took a deep breath, trying her best to regain her usual cool and dignified demeanor.
just.
Her slightly trembling fingers and flushed ear tips betrayed the turmoil in Elune's heart.
Get dressed and wash up.
Elune chose to walk towards the door.
She chose to accept the "trial".
Avoiding problems won't solve anything.
Elune took a deep breath and opened the door—
Outside the door, the scene of a cold, questioning confrontation was not what she had imagined.
Instead... almost all the prominent elves in the entire Silverdew settlement had gathered in the small open space in front of her treehouse.
Druids, rangers, elders, and even a few scholars who usually live in seclusion...
They stood close together, yet unusually quiet.
When Elune opened the door.
All eyes turned to her.
There was no anger, no contempt, and no accusation in those gazes, as she had anticipated.
But...
Curiosity? Concern? Or even... an indescribable, ambiguous glint?
Elune even doubted that she was seeing things.
Elder Thran, standing at the very front, was an elf known for his seriousness and rigidity within his own lineage.
At this moment, however, her face wore an indescribable complex expression.
She cleared her throat and said in a friendly tone, "Chieftain, we all saw it yesterday at dusk."
"You...you've already signed a natural pact with that prophet Lynn, haven't you?"
Upon hearing this question.
Elune felt a little nervous, and her fair cheeks instantly flushed.
Even his voice trembled slightly: "Yes...yes."
Elune wanted to continue explaining, "But the responsibility for this lies with..."
She tried to take all the blame upon herself, and was even prepared to be reprimanded for "breaking the law as the clan leader and leading the way in breaking the rules".
Before Elune could finish speaking, Thran excitedly grabbed her hand: "So, Chieftain, you really have a 'marriage contract' with the Prophet Lynn?"
"Yes...yes!" Elune said, somewhat puzzled.
Because the crowd's reaction didn't seem like they were accusing someone, but rather...
Instead of condemning Thran, the elves behind him were gossiping amongst themselves, almost like bystanders watching a melon.
"It really is true..."
"It's a natural contract, it only happens once in a lifetime!"
"I knew it, that light and the energy fluctuations back then..."
Elune looked up blankly, only to meet the ambiguous gazes of several young elven druids.
What... what kind of reaction is this?
Elune lowered her head, somewhat confused.
Just then, Elder Xihai, who was always the most stubborn and valued rules and regulations more than his own life, slowly walked out from the crowd.
Elune's heart leaped into her throat, bracing herself for the harshest criticism.
Mmm, it's coming.
It's finally coming.
Rather than being criticized and blamed, it's better to accept everything in advance.
This makes me feel more open and honest.
"Elder Xihai, stop talking!"
"Since I have signed a natural contract with Lynn, I am willing to accept all punishments and resign from the position of Grand Elder."
Then, her eyes welled up with tears, and her voice trembled as she said, "That natural contract was an accident. I will explain it to Mr. Lynn."
Upon hearing Elune's words, Elder Xihai stopped, his face showing fear and astonishment.
His legs went weak.
He immediately knelt down with a "bang".
Then, in a pleading voice, he said, "Chieftain, please don't."
"You and Prophet Lynn are a match made in heaven, bound by destiny, and have received the approval and blessing of the Way of Nature."
"We should follow the will of Heaven and get married as soon as possible."
"As for the position of Grand Elder, it is absolutely unacceptable for him to resign. We are still waiting for the clan leader to lead us in protecting this Magic Forest."
? ? ? ?
"Elder Xihai, quickly... quickly get up." Elune hurriedly helped Elder Xihai, who was kneeling, to his feet.
Elder Xihai was considered an elder in the tribe.
He watched Elune grow up.
You can't be made to kneel here.
"You didn't come here to confront me?" Elune asked, puzzled and shy, after helping Elder Xihai up.
What...a perfect match made in heaven, what marriage?
What's going on here?
condemn??
Us?
How can I question an Emperor-level Druid who just saved everyone?
Everyone looked puzzled and bewildered.
Elder Xihai spoke first, asking, "Clan leader, what crime have you committed?"
"You and the Prophet Lynn saved the settlement and the Silverdewwood."
"So...so I signed a natural contract with humans."
"Humans and elves cannot marry." Elune lowered her eyes, not daring to look at the crowd.
It turned out to be the case.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, looking as if they had suddenly realized something.
west Hai took on the heavy responsibility and spoke first: "Ahem, Chieftain, Mr. Lynn is first and foremost a prophet, the savior of Silverdew Woods, and only then a human."
"We've come here."
"We wish to hold a wedding for you and the Prophet."
"After all, you and the Prophet have already signed a natural contract and have consummated your marriage."
"To the Prophet."
As west Hai finished speaking, he looked at Elune, whom he had watched grow up, and his eyes were filled with affection.
"We entrust you, Chieftain, to him."
"Therefore, Chieftain, please address the Prophet as your husband from now on!"
After west Hai finished speaking, the elves behind him began urging him to get married.
"Huh???"
Elune's beautiful emerald eyes widened instantly, filled with disbelief, shock, and bewilderment.
Her red lips parted slightly, but she couldn't utter a single meaningful syllable.
and so.
You...aren't here to interrogate me? You're here...to pressure me into marriage?!