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To talk about the "Eagle Corps," it’s only natural to revisit the story of Griffith’s transformation into a Death Knight. However, the "Dark Eagle" had no interest in recounting the tragic events of the past, simply stating that the deceased of the "Eagle Corps" were not, as the Light Temple claimed, abandoned or sacrificed by him. Except for a few spies planted by the Light Temple to divide and weaken Griffith’s forces, almost all the members willingly sacrificed themselves for their leader when they realized they could not break through the temple’s encirclement. This act led Griffith to forge a pact with the demons of the underworld, entirely different from the one Chen Xuanfeng used. Once conditions permitted, he could, at great cost, redeem the souls of his fallen comrades from the demons.

"So that’s why you were so thrilled when you summoned the 'Eagle Corps'—it was the first time in over two hundred years you were able to command your old troops again," Chen Xuanfeng remarked, understanding the joy of regaining what was lost. But he quickly shifted the topic, asking, "But you still haven’t said—what exactly do you need the elf sisters for?"

Griffith smiled apologetically, "Sorry, it’s been a while since I’ve had a chat like this, so I might’ve gone on a bit. Actually, I believe you’ve already guessed part of my purpose. Those 'Eagle Corps' companions, who are bound to me by the old pact, can share my power to become warriors embodying both light and darkness. However, for others to regain their human form like me, it is necessary to recreate the chaos of the clash between light and dark from that time. To resurrect someone extremely important to me, I finally, along with the Liches, developed a feasible method, but..."

"But you need a pair of beings with the same essence yet opposite in light and dark to simulate the two great forbidden spells, right?" Chen Xuanfeng interjected. The high elves possess a pure life essence and naturally align with the starlight power of the light system, though they are not close to the Light Temple’s divine power. The dark elves, on the other hand, have the dark divine power of the deity "Spider Queen" Lolth integrated into their bloodline. After hearing Griffith’s story, he naturally guessed the use of such a pair of twin sisters for Griffith.

"Exactly, you’ve indeed guessed it," Griffith nodded in agreement.

However, Chen Xuanfeng did not respond but continued to ask, "Then, will they suffer any harm?"

The "Dark Eagle" knew the value of the two elf maidens to Chen Xuanfeng but still confidently replied, "There’s no need to worry about that. If they were still as they were in the 'Golden City,' they might indeed perish during the ritual. But according to the intelligence, after your modifications, the sisters seem to have acquired strength not inferior to that of a human Sword Emperor. With such power, they can fully withstand the burden of any magical ritual, not only will they not be harmed, but they might even benefit."

Chen Xuanfeng silently weighed the pros and cons and then asked, "If I agree to your conditions, what can you offer me?"

Hearing this, Griffith immediately knew that Chen Xuanfeng was somewhat moved and promptly said, "Your Fontainebleau and my forces on the Island of the Undead might have many opportunities for cooperation, but that’s mutually beneficial and not much of an advantage. Although the Island of the Undead holds many arcane secrets, with the King of the Undead under your command, I need not meddle. However, as you are currently planning to communicate with the high elves, I happen to have a secret channel that can completely evade the notice of all parties. If I were to offer it, would that satisfy you?"

After a moment’s thought, Chen Xuanfeng knew there was no need to beat around the bush with someone so sharp and said, "After I handle the matter with the elves, I will lend you the sisters, and the King of the Undead will be responsible for contacting you. How about that?"

Finally receiving Chen Xuanfeng’s promise, Griffith clapped his hands and laughed, "Great, looking forward to a successful partnership!"

As they were about to leave, Chen Xuanfeng suddenly asked, "You said you want to resurrect someone. If you don’t mind, could you tell me who that person is?"

Griffith paused slightly before somewhat gloomily replying, "There’s no harm in telling you. That person is my wife, Angelia O'Haradin."

Chen Xuanfeng nodded, thinking: So it’s her, Griffith is indeed a devoted man.

Angelia was the princess who, according to rumors, had caused Griffith to clash fiercely with the conservative forces of the Light Temple, ultimately leading to his complete disability without regret. Although their story has been distorted in countless artistic renditions, the name has never changed.

Chapter 38 of the Heroic Werewolf Chronicles: Secret Words of the Spring Palace and the Tale of the Quenched Sword

The vast southern continent was once the realm of the elves, but now it is entirely under human control.

The Sixteen Kingdoms Alliance and the Commercial Alliance are the two major powers controlling this continent. The Commercial Alliance is said to have the world’s greatest wealth, but its territory is only one-fifth of the southeastern part of the southern continent, and its military mainly relies on mercenary groups, rarely engaging in large-scale military actions. The Sixteen Kingdoms Alliance occupies about three-fifths of the land in the northwest of the continent, with military strength several times that of the Commercial Alliance. However, due to the fertile land and abundant resources, local forces can be self-sufficient without relying on the central government, even maintaining their own armies. As a result, nearly every kingdom is rife with powerful families, with endless conflicts between the nobility and the royal family. Historically, not even a true dictatorship has emerged. Therefore, apart from defending against the mercenary empire from the central desert, this national alliance rarely launches significant military actions.

Thus, although this place is often criticized by people from other parts of the continent as "cowardly" and "lazy," it must be admitted that the lives of the people here are much more peaceful and happy than those in the eastern continent, the western continent, or the central desert.

And the people here deeply cherish this way of life.