Salin smiled and said, "Mr. Herag, you are too modest. We only provide an environment for those with potential as Wizard Apprentice. But how far one can go depends entirely on the individual. Your choice to leave the Moonlight Forest was undoubtedly wise. For an excellent wizard like you, staying in the Moonlight Forest would only be a shackle."

Salin's eyes were full of appreciation for Herag. He had admired this young man quite a bit when he first tried to persuade him.

Not everyone has the courage to refuse to stay in the Moonlight Forest. Compared to a comfortable environment and an unknown future, most people would choose the former.

Although Herag didn't agree to stay in the Moonlight Forest, Salin wasn't angry. He was just fulfilling his duty.

Seeing Herag grow so quickly now, Salin was also very happy.

Because Herag came from the Moonlight Forest, it served as a kind of promotion for the Moonlight Forest.

Herag smiled, lowered his head to pour a glass of wine, and clinked glasses with Salin.

Salin drank it in one go, "Mr. Herag, are you interested in becoming a guest professor at our Moonlight Forest? There are no constraints. You can open any course you want. Just submit an application, and we will arrange the course for you."

Herag pondered, "I don't have much of an objection. It's just that I might not have much time to teach in the short term as I have other things I need to attend to."

"No problem, the doors of our Moonlight Forest will always be open for you," Salin said with a smile.

After Salin, there were gradually some other people from different factions who came to greet Herag.

Herag did not coldly refuse and responded to each.

However, there wasn't much conversation with these people. They only exchanged a few words to become acquainted.

Mainly, it was because of the Cheqi Family's face; one couldn't just turn around and leave at a banquet hosted by them, as that would unnecessarily provoke people.

After the banquet ended, Herag accompanied Asuna, Chatiya, and Reese to play for a month at Wisteria Ridge.

"In the future, you can stay here temporarily. Just send someone to move the stuff from Black Rock Valley here," Herag said.

"What about you?" Asuna asked, holding Herag's hand as if she had already foreseen something, filled with reluctance.

Herag said, "I will have to leave, as I have other things to do. Wait for me to return."

The ancestral estate of the Cheqi Family in Wisteria Ridge has been equipped with a Level 3 Witch Array, which was set up recently, whereas before, it was only a Level 2 Witch Array.

Now that they have money and channels, naturally, they should switch to a better one.

With this Level 3 Witch Array, staying inside is naturally much safer, and Herag can be more at ease.

"I want to go with you," Reese said after a moment of silence.

Herag said, "No, this time is different from before. Last time when we went to Base 27, it was lucky that it was just established, so the missions were relatively safe. But this time, no one can say for sure what the situation is inside. I can handle many situations more flexibly alone."

"During this time, stay at home and practice hard. The two of you should also study and practice more, improve your strength; only strength is fundamental."

This time going to the Elf Plane, Herag's purpose is to investigate what happened there that led the Expedition Team to plan a retreat.

This must be clarified as it relates to the subsequent planning issues.

There will inevitably be some danger; taking Reese along is always inconvenient, as she can't be of much help.

Chatiya thought for a while and said, "Take me with you then."

"You..."

Chatiya continued, "Since you want to use the Elf Plane as a route of retreat in the future, I should be of much help if you take me in. I'm a princess of the Elf Royal Family; many things I can smooth over. In the Elf Plane, the Elf Royal Family is the ruler, and I want to do something for everyone."

Although Chatiya has a bit of a childish temper, she understands the importance of matters.

Herag thought for a moment. If he took Chatiya along, indeed, many things would become much more convenient.

Chatiya's status is special; matters concerning the Elf Race are easily resolved.

More importantly, now that Herag has the Divine State, he can communicate with Chatiya across planes.

This means that even if Chatiya stays in the Elf Plane, Herag can communicate and arrange many things with her from the Wizard Plane.

Herag thought for a while and said, "But you have to think it through. If you come with me, you might have to stay in the Black Space for a long time. Aside from a deer, there's nothing there; it's very boring."

"That's okay. Just bring more books. I'm studying hard too!" Chatiya said, puffing out her chest confidently.

Herag looked at Chatiya's confident demeanor, unsure if she was just momentarily excited and wondering if she could hold out.

"I can do it; just take me with you," Chatiya sensed Herag's change in mood and came over, hugging him and acting coquettishly.

"Okay, how about I take you in first and let you decide after you see it?" Herag said.

He was afraid that Chatiya didn't know what the Black Space was like and would regret it later.

"Alright!" Chatiya agreed at once.

Herag said to Asuna and Reese, "You two come with us to check it out too."

...

In the Black Space, the silhouettes of Herag and the three others appeared on the desolate land.

Not far away, the White Deer was resting on the ground. It was already accustomed to Herag's comings and goings, but seeing several people coming in at this time, it stood up warily.

"Wow! A beautiful White Deer!" Chatiya immediately noticed the White Deer and ran over.

"Be careful!" Herag was afraid the White Deer might harm Chatiya under stress.

Over the years, the White Deer's aura had grown stronger, its combat capability unknown.

However, the White Deer didn't seem to resist Chatiya and didn't avoid her touch, even lowering its head to let Chatiya pet it.

"You're a girl too! You're so beautiful!" Chatiya exclaimed.

The White Deer rubbed its head against Chatiya's hand, seemingly quite fond of Chatiya.

Herag watched the scene thoughtfully, recalling that the Elf Race is naturally close to nature, especially the Royal Elf.

This White Deer, esteemed as a Child of the Plane of World X-617, was a favored being by heaven and earth, resonating with Chatiya, which seemed quite reasonable.

Herag said, "Chatiya, if you like, this White Deer can belong to you from now on."

"No, it's not mine, but my friend! We are friends, right?" Chatiya giggled, stroking the White Deer's fur.

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