The Dark Night Forest, located in the northern part of the Elf Plane, is the place where the World Mother Tree resides and where the Elf Royal Family thrives and propagates.

Herag had already learned this information beforehand and knew roughly where it was located.

The next issue is to send Chatiya back to the Dark Night Forest, and then use Chatiya to gather the information Herag wants to know.

Finding a way to send her back is also a problem, and Herag needs to thoughtfully consider the specific methods.

If he directly returns to the Dark Night Forest with Chatiya himself, he might encounter considerable trouble.

Given the current situation, it's clear that the Elf Race is definitely filled with hostility towards people from the Wizard Plane.

Even if he didn't harm Chatiya, the Elf Race would surely not trust him and would more likely believe he harbors malicious intent.

Simply put, it's very difficult for Herag to gain the trust of the Elf Race, even with Chatiya's help.

Therefore, if Herag goes to meet the Elf Royal Family with Chatiya, not only will it be difficult to gain their trust and gather information, but it could also put him in danger.

Although he and Chatiya have a Master-Servant Contract, allowing him to use her as a hostage and she would actively cooperate,

it's unsure if the other side has any means to resolve this issue, and Herag cannot ignore this possibility.

More crucially, if another Wizard Influence is aligned with the Elf Race, it becomes even more dangerous for him.

Before everything is thoroughly investigated, arbitrary action cannot be taken; other methods must be considered.

"My lord, will you return after you've left?" Chatiya, seeing Herag in deep thought, asked aloud.

Herag said, "Of course, I will return. Do you remember how to communicate with me as a follower?"

Before coming to the Elf Plane, he had made Chatiya and Asuna his followers to facilitate communication at any time.

"Of course!" Chatiya responded.

Herag said, "Good, what I'm going to tell you next is very important. I will send you back to the Dark Night Forest, but I won't be going in. Once you're there, you'll need to gather some intelligence on your own. Given your status, it should be easy to access that information. I will be observing you from a God's perspective, indirectly obtaining the information I want."

Herag had thought it through; personally entering the Dark Night Forest carried too high a risk, not to mention the hassle involved in gathering intelligence.

Under such circumstances, it's difficult to obtain any effective information.

However, it's different for Chatiya. As a princess of the Elf Royal Family, with her status and position, it's much easier for her to access core information.

The only problem to be solved is how she returned to the Elf Plane.

From the perspective of the Elf Royal Family, Chatiya would definitely be seen as gone for good.

Falling into the hands of those Evil Wizards, surviving would already be difficult, let alone returning unscathed.

Herag was also considering how to fabricate a reasonable explanation for how Chatiya returned.

He thought perhaps fabricating isn't necessary, just modifying the facts might suffice.

Chatiya returning to the Dark Night Forest unscathed would inevitably arouse the vigilance of the Elf Royal Family, and surely she would undergo some inspection to ensure no hidden threats remained.

Herag wasn't worried about this at all. Aside from a Master-Servant Contract, there was nothing suspicious about Chatiya.

"I will do my best, my lord." Chatiya nodded earnestly, remembering all of Herag's words.

...

Evans County is the largest city on the outskirts of the Dark Night Forest, gathering a large population.

This is also the northernmost city of the entire Elf Plane. Beyond it to the north lies the boundless Dark Night Forest.

For humans, the Dark Night Forest is a forbidden zone. Most humans are prohibited from entering; only the Elf Race can enter.

Because it is the area where the World Mother Tree is located and the ruling place of the Elf Royal Family, it is an absolute forbidden territory.

However, despite this, many people still take risks to enter the outskirts of the Dark Night Forest for profit.

The Dark Night Forest has a long history, almost as old as the Plane itself.

This results in the forest having various precious herbs, materials, and treasures, any of which is incredibly valuable.

Wealth moves people's hearts. Successfully acquiring something can sustain them for many years, which is an irresistible temptation for many Adventurers.

Although the Elf Race punishes Adventurers who sneak into the Dark Night Forest severely, with immediate execution upon discovery, many still dare to try their luck.

After all, the Dark Night Forest is vast, like an ocean.

The Elf Race, being sparse in population, doesn't have enough manpower to guard the entire forest, so every year, many manage to acquire things and safely return.

Such successful cases constantly entice others to venture in, while those who die in the Dark Night Forest or are caught and executed by the Elf Race are seldom mentioned or remembered.

People only remember those who came out and made a fortune; no one cares how many skeletons are buried inside.

Of course, those who bring things out only dare to sell them on the black market. No one dares to openly display them.

This is a world ruled by the Elf Race. If discovered, being caught means a dead end.

Evans County is also under the control of the Elf Race. Though its lord, Balash, is human, he is a subordinate to the Dark Night Forest, only managing all affairs here in proxy.

It's said that Balash, besides being a Great Knight, is also a Magic Master.

Their family has guarded this area for generations and are loyal followers of the Elf Race.

Balash, as the Guardian for this generation of Evans County, has been stationed here for over a hundred years.

In these years, Evans County has remained very peaceful with no major troubles.

Even the invasion from the Wizard Plane didn't significantly affect here; no war reached this place.

Because Evans County backs onto the Elf Royal Family, few dare to cause trouble here.

Chatiya stood outside the majestic Lord's Mansion of Evans County, garnering respectful and awe-filled gazes.

Her intense elven aura and flawless appearance communicated one thing.

This is an elf, and not an ordinary one.

Chatiya felt a bit nervous and anxious inside as she looked at a figure hidden in the distant crowd, which slightly calmed her heart.

She took a deep breath to steel herself, then resolutely stepped into the Lord's Mansion.

Chatiya knew that this journey was not just about going home, but also for the future of Herag and the others.

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