Ch 238: The Elves- Part 3

Kyle stood in his office, fingers tapping rhythmically against his desk as he waited. 

Queen lay curled nearby, Feathers twitching gently, already sensing the approaching elf through their shared link. Kyle glanced down at the hawk with a faint smirk.

"Let's hope she doesn't cause too much trouble."

Just as he said that, the alert from the outer barrier flared gently—a visitor. Queen chirped once, confirming the guest's identity.

At the edge of the village, Silvy came to a halt as her boots scraped against the glowing ruins embedded in the earth. 

The entire perimeter shimmered with mana, creating a translucent wall that crackled softly when she lifted her hand near it.

"A ruin barrier? That little bastard went and upgraded." 

She muttered with a whistle of admiration. 

Before she could test its strength further, a voice rang out, firm and hostile.