Chapter 469: I don’t want to go anymore

Because there were so many things to deal with, Ethan was simply too busy.

To this end, he specially formed a 12-person staff team headed by Papalia to assist him in handling the development of Maro City.

Except for Papalia, who is a member of the Lawson family, the team members are all elites from all walks of life in Maro City who have achieved certain achievements, and they are all from civilian backgrounds.

In fact, Ethan originally wanted to form a staff team of about 30 people.

However, although many of the people who signed up are better than those currently recruited, most of them have backgrounds from other families, or even members of other families.

This made Ethan very afraid, and he finally gave up reluctantly.

However, having 12 suitable people is already pretty good.

After they joined, Ethan didn't have to come forward many times. He only had to set the bottom line, goals, and explain his intentions, and let them do the rest freely.

To be honest, they did a great job and even exceeded Ethan's expectations in many cases.

This made Ethan breathe a huge sigh of relief.

It was at this time that Ethan had time to free up his hands to deal with the defecting sage in the North.

The reason why we have to wait until this time is that there is no other way.

In order to ensure the safety of his family, one of him and Volibear must be idle.

Only when both of them were free could it be possible to send Catherine to check out the murals that Aflian mentioned.

Only in this way can Volibear be accompanied to ensure her safety.

And considering that the defected sage is good at mental attacks, and Volibear, although not afraid of physical attacks, is extremely afraid of magical attacks, especially control magic, Volibear alone is not enough.

Kyle must also be sent along.

Even if you are really unlucky and meet that sage, as long as Kyle can ensure that Volibear is not controlled, then Volibear can take everyone away safely.

So when Ethan was busy, he couldn't spare any time to deal with this matter.

However, now everything is finally arranged.

Next, let’s see what surprise Catherine will bring back.

As a result, Catherine's surprise did not arrive, but another "surprise" came.

This morning, Ethan took Nicole to play on the lawn as usual, and bragging with the visiting Nolan.

At this time, Angelina ran over happily holding a palm-sized leaf.

While running, he shouted excitedly: "Ethan, look, look!"

Angelina ran to Ethan and handed over the leaves in her hand like a treasure with an excited look on her face.

I saw that the leaves were in the shape of a small boat, with a drop of crystal clear water in the middle of the boat.

At this time, the drop of water was suspended on the leaves, turning into an arrow, pointing to the northwest, and it was still glowing with blue light.

When Ethan saw this leaf, he suddenly remembered that this was the invitation sent by the Elf Queen, saying it was to celebrate the Elf Queen's 5,000th birthday.

Tina, who was in charge of delivering the letter at that time, only delivered the invitation and did not say the specific time.

Unexpectedly, more than two years passed in a blink of an eye, and Ethan had almost forgotten about it.

Ethan didn't understand why the elves didn't tell them the specific time before, but now when he saw the leaves, he suddenly understood.

After all, her birthday is still two years away, and the Elf Queen is already 4,998 years old.

If we tell the time in advance, if the Queen does not live past 5,000 years old and some people die early, wouldn't it be a joke?

And this is no longer a joke.

Just imagine, a group of people rushed to the elf hometown to celebrate the queen's birthday with gifts, but the birthday turned into a funeral. How embarrassing that scene would be.

Although the elves take death very seriously and even sing and dance, there is a prerequisite. You must also be an elf.

This is similar to how black people can call black people "nei". You, other races, can try calling "nei" in front of black people to see if they will put a gourd on your head.

But now that there is a response to this invitation, it actually proves that the Elf Queen has confirmed that she can live over 5,000 years old.

It also proves that the elves are ready to welcome visitors from all directions.

However, Ethan didn't understand what the arrow meant.

Do you mean to move towards this arrow?

Nolan, who was on the side, recognized the leaf as an invitation from the elves at a glance, and seemed to sense Ethan's doubts.

So he asked: "Are you thinking about how to use this invitation?"

Ethan, whose train of thought was interrupted, came to his senses and nodded slightly, "Do you know how to use it?"

"Of course!" Nolan smiled: "Although I have never been to the Elf Hometown, my grandfather has been.

All you need to do is take this invitation and transport it by road to Shelby Port in the Republic of Hellingard. There will be a ship sent by the elves there.

Of course, for you, you can also drive your own luxury yacht around the southernmost tip of the continent and go to Shelby Port.

After that, taking the elves' ships all the way, they can also reach Arbelia, the hometown of the elves. "

After hearing this, Ethan smiled: "You understand so clearly, and you have thought so much for me. Should I say thank you?"

Nolan heard the ridicule in Ethan's words and waved his hand: "Thank you for what? What's the relationship between us? But if you must thank me, let me go with you!"

"Haha" Ethan laughed: "I'm afraid not!"

"Why not? Elves are allowed to bring accompanying personnel, as long as there are no more than 20 people!

Look, there are so many people anyway, one more or one less won't make a difference, right!"

"No!" Ethan shook his finger: "That's not what I meant, but I'm not going to go.

Just arrange someone to help me deliver a gift."

Hearing this, Angelina's eyes dimmed immediately.

Nolan's eyes lit up, and he said in disbelief: "You're not going to go? Do you know how many people want to go but can't? You have this opportunity, but you don't go?

Also, do you know what it means if the Queen of the Elf invites humans to the Elf's hometown?"

If he is free, Ethan would of course want to go, but unfortunately he doesn't have time. His family needs him to take care of it, so he has no chance to leave.

It's impossible to take the whole family with you!

That's unrealistic!

Adults may be able to bear traveling on the sea for a month or two, but they can't stand a few children.

If all the children are left at home, Ethan is worried, so he can only give up.

However, he felt that Nolan seemed to have something else in his words, so he asked, "What does it mean?"

Nolan frowned, carefully looked at Ethan's expression, and confirmed that Ethan really didn't know what it meant, so he slowly said:

"Have you heard that the elves have a magic potion that can make humans immortal?

It is said that as long as you take that magic potion, the human life span can easily exceed 200 years, and it is not impossible to live over 300 years.

Many famous sword masters and sages have been to the elves' hometown and have obtained this magic potion.

Now that the elves have specially invited you, don't you understand what this means?"

After hearing this, Ethan smiled disdainfully: "If that's the case, then I don't want to go even more!"

Nolan was stunned when he heard this.

After a long while, he reacted: "Did I hear it wrong?"

"No!" Ethan smiled and replied: "You heard it right. If I go to the elves' hometown, it means that the elf queen will give me the magic potion, then I don't want to go even more!"

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