Chapter 2: The Encounter with the Wind Elf

Elise walked along the direction indicated by the magical compass. She passed through the dense forest, climbed over the steep mountains, and finally came to a vast prairie. The prairie was carpeted with green grass and colorful flowers. When the gentle breeze blew, the flowers and grass swayed, like a green ocean.Just as Elise was about to take a short rest on the prairie, a burst of cheerful laughter came. She looked up and saw a figure falling rapidly from the sky. In the blink of an eye, it landed in front of her. Elise took a closer look and found that it was a petite girl with light - blue skin and a pair of transparent wings on her back. The wings were glittering with colorful lights."Hello, human girl!" The girl smiled. Her voice was clear and pleasant, like the sound of a silver bell."Hello... hello." Elise said, a bit surprised. She had never seen such a strange creature before."My name is Fina. I'm a wind elf." The girl introduced herself, "What are you doing here alone?"Elise hesitated for a moment and then told Fina about her adventure. After hearing this, Fina's eyes sparkled with excitement."Wow, what an exciting adventure!" Fina said, "Can I go with you? I love adventures the most!"Elise was a bit hesitant. She didn't know if she should take this strange wind elf with her. However, Fina seemed to see what she was thinking and quickly said, "Don't worry. I'm very powerful! I'm proficient in flight magic. I can take you anywhere you want to go and protect you when in danger!"Elise looked into Fina's sincere eyes and her heart was touched. She thought that having one more partner might increase their chances of success, and Fina really seemed very enthusiastic. So, she nodded and said, "Okay, welcome to join our adventure."Fina jumped up happily. She took Elise's hand and said, "Great! Let's set off now! I know a shortcut that can get us to Star - Whisper Island faster."As she spoke, Fina flapped her wings. Elise only felt her body become light as a feather, and then she was carried by Fina into the sky. The wind whistled in her ears. Elise looked down at the land below, filled with excitement and anticipation.During the flight, Elise and Fina talked a lot. She learned that the wind elves were a race living in the sky. They loved freedom and enjoyed adventures. Fina had been curious about the outside world since she was a child and often secretly left the wind elf's territory to explore unknown places."Why do you like adventures so much?" Elise asked."Because adventures allow me to see different sceneries and meet different people." Fina said, "Moreover, in adventures, I can constantly challenge myself and become stronger."Elise felt a deep admiration for Fina. She thought that perhaps this was the meaning of adventure, not only to complete a mission but also to grow and gain.Not long after, Fina brought Elise to a mysterious sea area. There were many huge islands floating on the sea. These islands emitted a soft light, as if they were stars suspended in the air."This is the sea area where Star - Whisper Island is located." Fina said, "However, the positions of these islands are constantly changing, and there are many hidden dangers around. We need to be careful."Elise nodded. She tightly held the magical compass in her hand, filled with nervousness and anticipation. She knew that the real adventure had just begun.