Although the administrative hall had officials from various departments, as well as the Prime Minister and royal ministers, Mu Jiahe had to review and approve each one before the subordinates could confidently implement them.
Coffee was served one cup after another on the armrest without interruption.
Xiao Xun knew he couldn't help much and could only wait outside.
At this moment, a herald walked in, "Your Majesty, Elder Vikina of the Elf tribe has arrived."
"Have her wait for me in the reception hall."
"Yes."
As Sailerpeis looked up, he saw Xiao Xun at the door.
"Svein, you go and meet her first in my stead!"
Xiao Xun turned and saluted Sailerpeis, "Yes, Your Majesty."
Xiao Xun arrived at the reception room. Elder Vikina of the Elf tribe stood with her hands behind her back, looking out the window, lost in thought.
Hearing the movement, she turned to look at Xiao Xun and saluted him, "Greetings, esteemed Prince Svein! I trust you are well."
Xiao Xun nodded, "I presume you already know why you've been summoned this time!"
Vikina smiled, "I have heard rumors. Your Majesty wishes for our Elf tribe to use the power of nature to heal the calamities plaguing the world, is that correct?"
Xiao Xun sat on the sofa, picked up the coffee poured by the attendant, and took a gentle sip, "That's right. I just wonder if you have the capability?"
"Of course. Without exaggeration, apart from earthquakes, for which we have no special methods, no other natural disaster will occur in Saint Roman."
Seeing her speak with such conviction, Xiao Xun stood up, "Then why is the exception for earthquakes?"
"Because the formation of earthquakes is special, their process is extremely short, and the damage caused is immense, so we have no effective means of prevention or containment."
"Then what methods do you plan to use for floods, storms, and volcanic eruptions?"
"The power of nature. We will use wind to solve what wind can solve, and trees for what wind cannot."
Xiao Xun asked curiously, "Trees?"
"Indeed, trees are nature's strongest guardians. But..."
She left a hanging remark that displeased Xiao Xun, "Speak your mind directly if you have something to say."
"If we want to solve this matter thoroughly, we will need the power of the Tree of Life."
Xiao Xun asked, "Is this thing easy to obtain?"
Vikina said, "That depends on Prince Svein's abilities. It is the national treasure of Pirsen."
Xiao Xun asked the question that concerned him most, "Has this Pirsen been occupied by the Four Demon Kings?"
"Except for their royal city and a very small number of places. This is because the vast forests surrounding the royal city are guarded by the animals and trees within them. The undead cannot cause significant damage to these plants."
Upon hearing this, he thought: No wonder plants can fight zombies, there's a reason for it.
Xiao Xun said to Bai Yang beside him, "Send out the order to dispatch ten Zeppelin airships. They will depart tonight."
Bai Yang agreed and disappeared from the spot.
Xiao Xun stood up and looked at Vikina, "Are you sure this thing is useful?"
Vikina sighed, "I cannot be certain if the Tree of Life is truly useful, but it is our last hope. As long as it is present, it can at least resist sixty to seventy percent of natural disasters!"
Xiao Xun thought that since it was a national treasure, it must be rare, and with such powerful functions, then...
Thinking of this, he asked Vikina, "Since it's Pirsen's national treasure, there isn't just one of these trees, is there?"
"That's right, there is only one, and it is located within the royal palace of Pirsen."
A cold glint flashed in Xiao Xun's eyes. If he couldn't borrow it, then he would have to seize it!
As if sensing Xiao Xun's thoughts, Vikina said coldly, "Only the King of Pirsen knows the secret arts of the Tree of Life. If you try to seize it by force, you will only get a useless husk!"
Xiao Xun chuckled sheepishly and said, "How could I possibly seize it? I'm going to borrow it..." Even he didn't believe it as he said it.
Bai Yang returned quickly and said to Xiao Xun, "My lord, ten Zeppelin airships are ready and can take off at any time."
Xiao Xun stood up and said to Vikina, " then I'll trouble the elder to accompany me."
"No problem." After saying that, she walked over with composure.
Bai Yang led Xiao Xun and Vikina to the airship landing area. Accompanying the airships was a guard of three hundred men.
Xiao Xun sat inside the airship, the comfortable seats lulling him to a deep sleep.
After an unknown amount of time, a violent jolt woke him up.
"What happened?"
The airship pilot said to Xiao Xun, "The airship has encountered a strong current."
Xiao Xun stood up and struggled to reach the window in the tilting cabin. He looked out at the overcast sky. Lightning streaked back and forth within the distant dark clouds, and they were drifting towards Xiao Xun's direction.
"Can we speed up?"
The pilot said with a mournful face, "Your Highness, we are already at full speed."
Xiao Xun slammed the cabin wall in frustration, thinking: These Zeppelin airships are too slow, they're delaying things!
Vikina told Xiao Xun not to panic and then demonstrated the Elf tribe's Wind Manipulation spell.
The turbulent winds that were present earlier now turned into a tailwind, carrying the ten Zeppelin airships majestically towards Pirsen.
Xiao Xun inwardly sighed: With such capabilities, why would they still need the Tree of Life?
It was not until dawn that a griffin flew towards the airship. A woman rode the griffin, clad in a star-and-moon robe, holding a staff, her expression stern.
Vikina said to Xiao Xun, "Your Highness Svein, this is Pirsen's Archmage, Gussna."
Xiao Xun nodded and told the pilot to let her in.
Archmage Gussna appeared to be only about thirty years old, radiant, and a perfect beauty.
Xiao Xun, imitating Vikina, saluted Gussna, "Archmage, I have come to seek help."
Gussna was taken aback, then smiled, "Prince Svein, don't joke with me. With Saint Roman's current strength, the Kingdom of Pirsen would be the one asking for your help!"
"Pirsen needs my help? No problem, I'll agree to anything!" Xiao Xun hurriedly said, "As long as you can lend me the Tree of Life!"
"How did you know about the Tree of Life?"
Could the Tree of Life be very important to Pirsen? Xiao Xun was slightly startled.
Gussna looked at Vikina with a grave expression and asked, "Did she tell you about the Tree of Life?"
Vikina smiled, "That's right, I told her."
Gussna frowned and remained silent, while the airship, under Vikina's instruction, had already entered Pirsen's capital.
The airship landed slowly, attracting the gaze of countless Pirsen residents.
After disembarking from the airship, Gussna said to Xiao Xun, "I want to have a private talk with you."
Xiao Xun glanced at Vikina. Seeing that she showed no particular expression, he nodded to Gussna, "Certainly."