chsdbacks Chapter 21 Contract Eagle
Chapter 21 Contract Eagle
early morning.
Lynn, Lia, and Vera embarked on their journey to the Forest of Giant Trees.
Perhaps because she stayed up late last night, Lynn's face was pale and her dark circles were obvious—as if she had been drained dry.
On the way, Vera began to explain the situation of the eagle.
"Eagles are proud creatures," Vera said as she walked, her silver hair fluttering gently in the morning breeze.
"They have been allied with the wood elves for thousands of years and basically only accept contracts with the wood elves."
Lynn understood Vera's coded message, which roughly meant that this attempt might fail.
But Lynn wasn't worried about failing.
As a divine child, Lydia has no problem with it.
Leah asked curiously, "Does Vera often go to the Giant Tree Forest?"
"I go once or twice a month," Vera nodded.
"I am one of the few elves allowed to enter the core area of the eagle's nest."
"My grandmother said it's related to my natural affinity for people."
About an hour later, Lynn stood on a high ground and saw a towering ancient tree in the distance.
It is enormous and majestic.
The tree canopy soars into the clouds, blocking out the sun.
This doesn't look like a tree.
More like it.
It's more like an aerial fortress that reaches straight to the sky.
Its canopy no longer resembles branches and leaves, but rather layers of overlapping floating continents.
A spectacular sight—an ancient tree in the sky.
Witness a wonder.
There is a chance to gain traits and attribute increases.
In the previous game, a professional group called Wonder Explorers also appeared.
But now, Lynn only feels that her natural friendliness seems to have improved slightly.
"This is the Ancient Tree of the Sky."
Vera looked up at the giant tree, her emerald eyes filled with awe.
"Legend has it that it was among the first trees at the beginning of the world, and it witnessed the rise of elves, the wars of the gods, and the changes of dynasties."
"The Celestial Tree possesses its own consciousness, but its thinking is too ancient and slow, existing on a different time scale than ours."
"The eagles and vultures roost in the treetops," Vera pointed to the sky. "Look over there—"
Follow the direction of her finger.
Lynn saw several huge eagles circling below the clouds.
The eagle is at least five times larger than the Andean condor, the largest bird on Earth.
They have eagle-like heads and sharp beaks, brilliant golden eyes, and bodies covered in bronze-colored feathers that gleam with a metallic sheen in the sunlight.
There was a faint flow of elements on the bodies of these eagles.
"The eagle is a dual-attribute monster of wind and wood," Vera continued.
"They are naturally able to manipulate airflow and build nests among the branches and leaves of ancient trees in the sky."
"Thousands of years ago, our ancestors made an eternal covenant with the eagle clan."
She paused, then added, "However, gaining the eagle's approval is not easy."
"They are only willing to form contracts with truly pure and powerful souls. Currently, less than a third of the elves in the entire Silverdew settlement have eagle companions."
Vera was both leading the way and making introductions.
If this were Earth, I'd definitely be a top tour guide.
"Please wait a moment!"
Vera took out a whistle.
As the whistle sounded, the eagles circling in the sky swooped down toward the three of them.
After a while.
The three people riding the eagles arrived at the location of the eagles in the canopy of the ancient tree in the sky.
It's like an aerial kingdom built among the branches of a giant tree—with countless eagle nests scattered throughout.
Further away, several exceptionally large eagles stood on the highest branches, their wings edged with a faint golden halo, clearly elders of their kind.
"Vera."
A deep, resonant voice came from above.
All three possess the relevant traits and can understand the monster's language.
The speaker was an eagle perched on the very center branch.
It is larger than its peers, has a crown-like tuft of white feathers on its head, and its golden eyes sparkle with wisdom.
"King of Eagles, Vera greets you, may the wind guide your wings." Vera gave an elven salute.
The Eagle King spread its wings, leaped lightly, and glided to the branch in front of the three.
It looked down at Vera, its voice softening: "Long time no see, little Vera."
"Your natural aura has become stronger—it seems you're not far from becoming an archdruid."
"It's still a long way off," Vera said with a modest smile.
He then turned to the side and introduced, "King of Eagles, these two are my friends, Mr. Lynn and Miss Leah."
"They want to gain the approval of their eagle partners."
The Eagle King's gaze shifted to Lynn and Lia.
When its gaze fell on Leah, it suddenly stopped.
"This aura..." The Eagle King's golden eyes narrowed slightly.
Clear as snowmelt from high mountains, deep as an endless ocean—what a rich, aquatic blue essence!
Just then, a clear and melodious cry came from above.
A silver-white figure swooped down like lightning, circled twice above everyone's heads, and landed lightly on a branch in front of Leah.
This is a creature that is slightly smaller than a typical eagle, but more elegant.
Its feathers are a rare silvery-white, with only the wingtips and tail feathers adorned with pale blue stripes.
What's most special is its eyes—not gold, but a platinum gray similar to Leah's.
"This is... Princess Water Moon?" Vera's eyes widened in surprise. "It's actually being so proactive..."
The eagle, known as Princess Water Moon, ignored Vera's surprise.
It tilted its head, scrutinizing Leah with curiosity and affection in its platinum-gray eyes.
Then, it did something that no one expected—
It lowered its head and gently touched the back of Leah's hand with its beak.
"Huh?" Leah was startled, but she didn't pull her hand back.
"It likes you."
The Eagle King's voice came, tinged with a hint of tenderness. "Shuiyue is my proudest child, possessing affinity for the Water, Wood, and Wind elements. I hope you will treat her well."
Leah looked at Lynn, bewildered.
Lynn smiled and nodded: "Accept its kindness, Leah."
Leah took a deep breath and carefully placed her hand on Princess Watermoon's head.
The eagle didn't flinch; instead, it comfortably squinted its eyes and made soft gurgling sounds in its throat.
A pale blue halo spread out from the point where Leah's palm touched the eagle, quickly enveloping the two.
Within the halo, one can vaguely see water-like patterns intertwined with swirling winds—that is the resonance of water and wind elements.
The contract is complete.
The Eagle King nodded slowly.
Then it looked at Lynn: "So, human, what kind of companion are you looking for?"
Lynn looked up, his gaze sweeping over the eagles perched on the branches, and then slowly said, "I intend to find General Chongtian!"
"Soaring to the sky??" A look of surprise flashed across the Eagle King's face.
It glanced at Lynn, and the weak aura it emitted was unmistakable.
"Human, Chongtian is our most outstanding and proudest warrior among the younger generation. With your strength, it will be difficult for him to recognize you."
"If it were an ordinary eagle, I could help you." As he spoke, the Eagle King looked at Princess Water Moon, who was being affectionate with Leah.
The Eagle King planned to assign an eagle to guard Princess Water Moon.
The relationship between this human and that one is not simple.
I can just do you a favor.
However, General Chongtian, as the most outstanding young eagle, has its pride, and the Eagle King cannot force it.
"It's alright."
"The winds of nature have guided me," Lynn said calmly.
The Eagle King was somewhat bewildered by Lynn's words.
At this point, Vera explained, "King of the Eagles, as you can see, Mr. Lynn is an enlightened prophet."
"A prophet?" The confusion in the Eagle King's eyes disappeared, replaced by an expression of understanding.
"In that case, I will have the eagle take you to where General Chongtian is."
Led by eagles.
A moment later, Lynn and his two companions spotted an exceptionally large eagle.
It didn't have the elegant appearance of Princess Watermoon; instead, it appeared somewhat rugged—the edges of its bronze feathers bore scars from battle, there was a noticeable crack on its beak, and even three deep claw marks above its left eye.
But its eyes are sharp as knives, and when it stands there, it exudes an undeniable aura of power.
"You two wait for me here. Don't move. I'll be right back," Lynn told the two men, and they stayed put.
Leah nodded obediently.
Vera, however, was somewhat curious.
Lynn approached General Chongtian.
General Chongtian stared intently at Lynn, seemingly trying to scare him away.
Lynn remained unmoved.
Lynn turned slightly to the side, as if to avoid the two women's gaze, and slowly said to General Chongtian, "Brother, I have something good, do you want to see it?"
After saying that, Lynn mysteriously pulled two booklets out of his pocket.
A book titled "Hot Paradise - The Untold Story of the Hero and the Succubus".
A book titled "The Complete Collection of Short Stories of the Divine Eagle's Romantic Encounters".
Lynn stayed up all night again last night working on these two books, and she used up all her magic power.
Seeing these two book titles.
General Chongtian's eyes softened immediately, and he slowly said to Lynn, "This is not the place to talk. I'll take you to a secluded spot."
That's right.
This eagle isn't speaking any eagle language.
Instead, they spoke pure Galantir Common.
Lynn gave him a knowing look, and then followed General Chongtian to a secluded spot.
Lynn gave it the two booklets.
Upon receiving the booklet, General Chongtian became completely absorbed in it.
"Ah, it's so beautiful."
"Especially the part where the succubus is about to be executed, and she says to the hero, 'Do you still remember the past?' It's as if countless absurd memories are flooding my mind."
"The hero and the succubus were originally enemies, but under the pressure of circumstances, the hero still held onto hope and asked the succubus, 'Do you have anything to say?' He even couldn't help but burst into tears for her."
"The succubus, determined to protect the hero's image, declared with a single sentence, 'I have nothing more to say, please act quickly,' vividly portraying the love-hate relationship between these opposing races."
"Especially the moment when the hero returned to the dilapidated temple where he first met the succubus and reminisced about the past, even Eagle couldn't help but sigh."
"They were just a pair of star-crossed lovers."
After reading the two booklets, Chongtian couldn't help but share his thoughts.
"Good brother, you're giving me this booklet because you want me to go with you."
"I agree to this, but you'll have to find me more of these in the future."
"Actually, I've wanted to go out and see the world for a long time. Those elves are so conservative and incredibly boring, that's why I don't care about them."
"My good brother, you're different. You and I are kindred spirits."
"We're best brothers, for life."
Under General Chongtian's barrage of questions, Lynn agreed to his request and signed a contract with General Chongtian.
After signing the contract, Chongtian shouted excitedly.
"Let's go, let's go say goodbye to that old Deng."