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Chapter 783: Chapter 668: The Girl: He’s More Like A Pureblood Elf Than I Am_2

Apart from not understanding the identity of the prey, Sola had already suspected the other matters; otherwise, she wouldn’t have tried every means to prevent the other party from tracking her.

It’s just…

She looked over the young man’s appearance, hesitant to ask, “That… Sir, do you also have a curse within you?”

Xu Shuo gave her a slight smile, “As long as it’s from the Elf Clan, there will be a curse mark. Although we are a mix of humans and elves, it is precisely because of this elf bloodline that we are afflicted by the curse.”

Upon hearing this, Sola said calmly, “I am wondering, did you also come to Sars City-State to seek a black dragon to lift the curse?”

“More or less, I came searching here after hearing there were traces of a black dragon on the Western Continent. As for lifting the curse, I don’t insist on it too much,” Xu Shuo said.

“I see…”

Sola put down her teacup gently, then suddenly asked, “How old are you this year?”

Xu Shuo looked up at her, those silver eyes clear and penetrating, yet devoid of any emotion due to their emptiness.

He curved his lips and said, “The same as you.”

The same, that would also be twenty years old.

The age that was fast approaching death.

But why could this person still remain so calm?

Sola tilted her head slightly and saw the young man’s countenance still pale in the firelight.

His smile was graceful, smooth silver hair draped over his shoulders, and at the back of his head wrapped around a segment of a delicate braid, held in place by an interwoven and entwined silver Sun Crown, his features soft and smooth like jade, bearing the posture of wind after the clearing rain.

It is said that the Elf Clan of the Far North all have white hair and white eyes, skin as pale as jade and snow, divine and elegant appearance, just as if the Moon Goddess descended in the night.

And now, looking at the man before her.

Sola couldn’t help but glance at her own black hair.

Then, she thought about her own skin, somewhat roughened by often being at sea under the blowing wind and scorching sun, and felt a bewildering sense that the person before her was the genuine one, and she, a fake Elf Clan member.

Certainly, her identity was not in question.

But everything about her, related in any way to elves, would likely be just those silver-gray eyes of hers, and yet, the person opposite her looked even more like a pureblood elf.

Now that she claimed to be a descendant of the Elf Clan, Sola felt somewhat ashamed.

…

She fiddled with her hair uncomfortably and said, “Your age… twenty. Aren’t you worried about the curse, or has your family found a way to suppress it?”

Towards the end of her question, Sola’s gaze flickered slightly.

Xu Shuo had already formed a rough idea in his mind, so he nodded and said, “There is indeed a way. If you want to know, I can tell you about it.”

Sola’s spirit immediately lifted, “What kind of method is it?”

“Dawn Magic.”

As he spoke, a silver luminescence flickered in Xu Shuo’s hands, revealing a crescent moon-shaped mark.

The crescent moon was round, with three delicate rings of stars interlacing around the silvery disc, exuding a glistening glow, filled with a holy sensation.

Yes, this was magic he had conjured by imitating the appearance of the Sun Crown mark.

A fake Dawn Magic.

The mixed bloodline had been inherited for a thousand years, and judging by the girl’s appearance, the elf bloodline within her must have been very diluted.

Therefore, Xu Shuo was confident she would not detect the ruse.

Those who weren’t pureblood elves essentially wouldn’t have real Dawn Magic, just as the Far North Elves never acknowledged the existence of mixed-bloods as legitimate.

Such hybrids usually didn’t fare well on the human continent and also weren’t welcomed among the elves.

Arrogance and prejudice exacerbate the divisions among different races.

Indeed, this was the truth.

Sola’s family had always lived in hiding, and even after intermarriage with humans, they wouldn’t disclose their elf hybrid heritage unless there was a deep affection, fearing the consequences.

Until now, very few knew of Sola’s identity, not even her paternal family was aware of her mother’s mixed heritage.

After she turned fifteen and learned of her fate from her mother, Sola immediately ran away from home, carrying the records of mixed-blood families left by her mother, embarking on the difficult journey to lift the curse.

In the family records, there were indeed mentions of other mixed-blood families.

However, the handwritten notes were from an era long past, and some earlier records were more or less missing.

Thus, Sola was not entirely sure.

Whether the man before her truly was a descendant of a mixed elf heritage.

But it was undeniable that the method proposed by the other party, one that could suppress the curse, had piqued her interest.

The girl did not seek a true removal of the curse, as long as she could ensure her own survival during this part in the script, that was enough; Sola’s future was truly none of her concern.

As for the side missions…

Surviving the current stage was the priority.

Therefore, looking at the mark on the youth’s hand, Sola’s gaze could hardly conceal its fervency.

She asked expectantly, “I’ve also heard of Dawn Magic, is it magic of the Elf Clan, and can it truly help me suppress the curse within me?”

Xu Shuo dissipated the Light Magic from his hand, and pondered before saying, “It is useful, but whether it will work for you, I’m not too sure, for my family has deep ties with the Elf Clan, and using this kind of magic is not difficult for us.”

Sola faltered, “Does that mean I can’t learn it?”

She wanted to say that the character herself was also quite skilled in magic and after embodying the character, she had reviewed a great deal of magical knowledge from the handwritten notes left behind.

However, Xu Shuo shook his head and said, “The problem is not about learning the magic, but whether your bloodline power is strong enough, for you may not be able to use the elves’ traits to suppress the curse.”

“Bloodline…” Sola looked at him with confusion in her eyes.

“You should know that the Elf Clan from the Far North Mountain Range can control Magical Beasts,” Xu Shuo stated.

“I’ve heard of that.” Sola nodded.

“This is the power that stems from elf bloodlines, just as lions are naturally the kings of the forest, for their bloodline inherently possesses dominance over the weaker,” Xu Shuo said with a low and soothing tone, gently guiding her to understanding.

Sola listened, thoughtfully and with sudden realization.

Like how she instinctively felt fear last night when being mysteriously chased by that dragon in Tunus City State, and without thinking, she ran away.

And that feeling was probably not because she was afraid of the dragon itself, but because the curse mark within her induced that fear.

In a way, it was also a form of bloodline suppression.

Otherwise, the Dragon Clan wouldn’t regard the Elf Clan as prey.

Xu Shuo continued, “The elf that entered into marriage with my family bore a very high status within the Elf Clan, thus both the bloodline power and Dawn Magic have been passed down, and that’s why our family could find a way to suppress the curse.”

Sola understood by now.

She was slightly startled, casting her gaze down at her black hair, and then felt increasingly like an imposter…

It seemed that as an Elf Descendant, aside from inheriting a curse, she didn’t have much else.

Even her magic was part of what was openly available on the continent.

She said awkwardly, “Sir, may I try it?”

Regardless of whether it had any effect, it was worth a try.

However, Xu Shuo hesitated before saying, “You can try, but to impart the Dawn Magic to you, I need to use my Magical Power to make contact with your body, can you accept that?”

His words were earnest, full of consideration for the girl, without any hint of coercion.

Sola’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

Making contact with the body using Magical Power…

Wouldn’t that be equivalent to placing one’s safety in the hands of someone else? If this person had ill intentions, she could very well fall into a trap.

Her first instinct was to refuse.

However…

The girl thought about the dangers she faced being chased by the dragon twice, and then the curse that would end her life in half a month; she couldn’t help but feel hesitant.

This man might not necessarily be an adversary…

Besides, Sola’s character surely wasn’t meant to die inevitably. There must be a way to suppress her curse before the final battle between the two factions.

Thus, the youth who had appeared here might also be part of the storyline, right?

After all, news about Black Dragon Island had already spread from Tunus City State the day before, so it was possible that other Elf Hybrid Descendants would come seeking word.

And they might be capable of dealing with the curse as well.

Sola, somewhat agitated, thought about these things and took a sip of the tea by the table.

After downing a sip of cool water, she felt her thoughts become much clearer.

After careful consideration, regardless of whether these possibilities existed or not, in the face of a life-or-death crisis, she had to find a way to save her own life first!

So the girl said solemnly, “Yes, I would like to learn this magic!”

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