Shiro: The Secret Hero
103. Threats

After entering the Gate, Shiro saw a neighborhood that was not much different from the one outside the Gate. It could even be said to be worse.

The view of the forest now looks more like being in the Desert. The land is sand, if there are no dead trees still stuck in the land, Shiro may have thought He was in a Desert.

Following the footprints left behind from the Dark Elves and their mounts, Shiro followed them flying.

Although Shiro cannot be seen in the Stealth state, his footprints can still be seen when resting on places that easily leave footprints such as deserts, swamps, or muddy soil.

Such places were no match for Assassins in moving. It was fortunate that Shiro had a Frost Wing that allowed him to fly.

On a whim, Shiro touched one of the withered-looking trees. But just touched a little, the withered tree was instantly crushed into dust.

" Eh..." Shiro did not expect these trees to be that fragile.

Then Shiro continued on his way without touching anything.

After a few minutes, Shiro finally came out of the forest. Then he saw the view of the dead forest that was like the conditions in the world outside the Gate.

Shiro saved back his pair of wings, then he descended into the forest of death, the footprints of the Dark Elves began to disappear when entering the forest of death.

Disappearing the traces of the Dark Elves, did not make Shiro worried. As long as He was inside the Gate, He would confidently be able to discover the whereabouts of the Dark Elves.

All Shiro needs to do this time is explore around.

A few minutes passed as Shiro roamed the forest of death until he met the border between the forest of death and the forest in general. But Shiro found no signs of life either.

"It looks like the environmental destruction inflicted is worse than what I thought," Shiro murmured.

Then Shiro looked at the forest in front of him that looked spacious and still green. Then he entered an invisible condition and moved towards the interior of the forest.

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Otherside.

The Dark Elves who had gone hunting earlier had returned to their residence.

The dwellings of Dark Elves were like a fantasy world where they all lived in tree houses. Among the tree houses, there is a wooden bridge connected between the tree houses.

The return of the Dark Elves hunters, received a warm welcome from the other Dark Elves. Most of the Dark Elves who welcomed them were groups of children and women.

The Dark Elves hunters valiantly entered their territory with pride. They showed off their hunting results to the residents of Dark Elves.

They brought their quarry to a large tree house not far from the village entrance. The large tree house was the food storage warehouse of the Dark Elves.

As they were walking towards the warehouse, they saw a group of 4 Dark Elves who were walking to them. They all immediately calmed down, they bowed their heads to the 4 Dark Elves who were in front of them.

"Our respect, your queen."

"Our respect, your queen."

"Our respect, your queen."

"..."

They all saluted the woman who was at the very front among the group of 4 people.

Not only the Dark Elves hunters bowed Respectfully, but all the Dark Elves present immediately gave Respect.

The woman who was at the forefront of the group of 4 people was a Queen of Dark Elves. And the other three members were the Panatua of the Dark Elves, or could be called ministers.

The Dark Elves were led by a Queen who had the pure blood of Dark Elves. And the Third Panatua or minister are the parents responsible for assisting the Queen in her reign.

"Wake up, my people."

"Welcome back the brave knights. You have brought great gifts to all your relatives. You guys are the pride of the Dark Elves Tribe."

Hearing the words of praise from the Queen, the Dark Elves hunters became even more excited. Unknowingly they held their heads up valiantly.

The other Dark Elves looked envious listening to the praise from the Queen to the Dark Elf hunter. To be praised by the Queen is an honor for all of them.

The Queen then walked over to the Dark Elves hunters, she patted the shoulders of the Dark Elves hunters one by one. Although the shoulders of Dark Elf hunters have a lot of stains, dust and blood, but the Queen does not look disgusted in the slightest. His expression looked calm and filled with leadership charisma.

"Good Work! " the Queen said as she patted the shoulders of the Dark Elves hunters.

The Dark Elves hunters felt touched by the Queen's attitude towards them. Some of them even shed their tears. Even so, their hands clenched firmly signified their burning fighting spirit.

After patting the shoulders of the Dark Elves hunters, the Queen and her three ministers immediately left without saying a single word.

The action of the Queen who immediately left without leaving a word seemed ordinary. The Dark Elves did not feel the Queen's deeds were disrespectful. They all looked at the departure of the Queen and her three ministers with respectful eyes.

After the Queen left, the Dark Elves hunters continued to bring their hunted produce to the storage warehouse.

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The Queen and her three ministers continued to walk around the village.

Without looking at the three ministers, the Queen began to speak, "You are concerned about the current condition of our Tribe. What do you think of our village now?"

The three ministers are the Minister of Planning and development, the Minister of Defense, and the Minister of Resources.

One of the three ministers is a woman, she serves as Minister of Planning and Development, as well as serving as an assistant to the Queen.

The two remaining ministers are men, the burly ones are the defense ministers. The one who looked old was the Minister of Resources.

Hearing the Queen's question, none of them spoke. Not because they're scared or anything. But they already knew that this was just a rhetorical question from the Queen.

The Queen often asks questions when outdoors. And the question must be considered by the three as a meeting material that will be held by the Queen.

Except during meetings, they are usually not allowed to answer the Queen's questions or return to the questions.

When they reached a luxurious building, they all stopped, the Queen then turned and looked at her three ministers.

"Within 3 hours, the meeting will be held! " let the Queen.

"Ready, Your Majesty!" they bowed respectfully.

The Queen nodded, "Please disperse!"

Without saying a word, the three ministers immediately took a few steps back and began to disperse.

"Huh~" After the departure of her three ministers, the Queen breathed heavily. He then entered the tree house that looked big and most luxurious.

After the Queen closed the door and when she walked in the hallway of her house. A dagger was suddenly on his neck.

The Queen appeared to be sweating coldly, She was startled instantly. He did not expect that anyone would dare to ambush him in his own residence.

The Queen wanted to shout and resist, but before she did, a voice sounded behind her along with a figure appearing simultaneously.

"Shut up, don't fight. I planted this village with a lot of explosives. If you don't want to see the death of your people, do what I say."

The Queen's sweat became increasingly heavy. He could only nod according to the party who threatened him.

Then he took the threatening party to a room. They both entered a room and locked the door.

You know what's gonna happen next.