The field remained silent after the purification.
But it was not the same silence as before.
Now there was balance. The land seemed to breathe naturally, without that invisible pressure that had previously distorted everything. The plants no longer seemed to simply grow — they were developing as they should.
I stood there for a few seconds just observing, confirming it without needing to say anything.
Lyannis broke the silence. "It changed completely."
"Yes."
Rai'kanna crossed her arms. "Now it feels… real."
Scarlett analyzed the surroundings. "Structure stabilized."
Elara added: "Consistent growth."
Vespera said: "Natural flow restored."
Liriel was still a little farther ahead, looking at her own result. She said nothing, but it was clear she could feel the difference too.
The elf king approached once again, this time with slower steps.
"There are no more doubts."
The elder came right behind him.
Unlike the king, his gaze was not only on the field.
It was on us.
More specifically… on her.
Lyannis noticed. "He's still analyzing."
Rai'kanna replied. "Of course he is."
Scarlett said: "High interest."
Elara stated: "Continuous evaluation."
Vespera added: "Focus on Liriel."
Liriel finally walked back to us, still slightly uncomfortable with the attention.
The elder took another step forward.
"Allow me."
He approached her, but without invading her space. Just enough to observe more closely.
"This energy…"
He closed his eyes for a moment.
As if sensing the residual mana.
"It is pure."
Liriel blinked lightly. "I only used light magic…"
"No."
He opened his eyes.
"It is not just that."
The surroundings fell silent again.
Lyannis crossed her arms. "Now this got interesting."
Rai'kanna said: "He noticed something more."
Scarlett commented: "Deep analysis."
Elara stated: "Incomplete identification."
Vespera added: "Investigation in progress."
I looked directly at the elder.
"What are you trying to say?"
He shifted his gaze away from Liriel and looked at me.
"You already know."
I remained silent for a moment.
He was not asking.
He was stating it.
"Maybe."
Lyannis murmured: "He's not going to say it directly."
Rai'kanna said: "But he already understands."
Scarlett stated: "High perception."
Elara added: "Long experience."
Vespera said: "Ancient knowledge."
The elf king observed everything in silence, but it was clear he was not following at the same level.
The elder then stepped back.
"Regardless… this is not a problem."
Liriel relaxed a little.
"Then…"
"It is an advantage."
He looked at the field once more.
"And a rare one."
Lyannis smiled faintly. "Now we're talking."
Rai'kanna nodded. "Recognition."
Scarlett said: "External validation."
Elara stated: "Confirmation of value."
Vespera added: "High importance."
I remained silent.
There was no need to prolong that.
What mattered had already been done.
The elder turned his attention to me.
"Now, regarding the lands."
"Yes."
He gestured for us to follow him.
"Come."
We started walking again, leaving the purified fields behind and heading deeper into the region.
This time, the environment seemed even more alive.
Maybe it was just an impression.
Or maybe…
No.
Lyannis commented as we walked. "Now it makes more sense."
Rai'kanna said: "The difference is obvious."
Scarlett analyzed: "Environment stabilized."
Elara stated: "Complete integration."
Vespera added: "Expanded effect."
Liriel walked beside me, quieter this time.
After a few minutes, we arrived at a higher area where it was possible to see a large portion of the lands.
The elder stopped.
"These are the areas under your responsibility."
I observed carefully.
They were vast.
Larger than the human lands.
But also… more complex.
Lyannis let out a low whistle. "That's big."
"Yes."
Rai'kanna crossed her arms. "And different."
Scarlett said: "Larger scale."
Elara stated: "Greater complexity."
Vespera added: "More demanding management."
The elder continued.
"Here, production has always been abundant… but unstable in recent times."
"Because of the anomaly."
"Yes."
He looked directly at me.
"Now that it has been resolved… it is up to you to maintain it."
I remained silent for a few seconds.
Observing everything.
It was not just land.
It was an entire system.
Different from the humans.
More sensitive.
More dependent on balance.
Lyannis asked: "Going to accept?"
"Yes."
Rai'kanna said: "You didn't even need to ask."
Scarlett stated: "Logical decision."
Elara added: "Strategic alignment."
Vespera said: "Natural continuation."
Liriel looked at me.
"You already decided."
"Yes."
I looked back at the elder.
"I accept."
He nodded, satisfied.
"Then we will do this properly."
"Explain."
He crossed his hands behind his back.
"You will not manage alone."
Lyannis murmured: "Of course."
Rai'kanna said: "It was obvious."
Scarlett commented: "Support necessary."
Elara stated: "Collaborative structure."
Vespera added: "Greater efficiency."
The elder continued.
"I will assist you."
I remained silent for a moment.
"You?"
"Yes."
He looked at me calmly.
"These lands require specific knowledge. And I have known them longer than anyone else."
Lyannis said: "Makes sense."
Rai'kanna nodded. "Best option."
Scarlett stated: "High experience."
Elara added: "Reduced risk."
Vespera said: "Efficient decision."
Liriel smiled faintly. "Then it'll be easier."
I looked directly at the elder.
"Name."
He seemed slightly surprised.
Then answered:
"Elandor Sylvaris."
I nodded.
"Alright, Elandor."
He maintained a steady gaze.
"I will do my best not to get in the way."
Lyannis laughed quietly. "He said not get in the way."
Rai'kanna commented: "Implicit confidence."
Scarlett said: "Direct attitude."
Elara stated: "No formalities."
Vespera added: "Communicative efficiency."
Liriel simply observed.
I looked back at the lands.
Now with a new perspective.
This was not just a resolved problem.
It was the beginning of something greater.
"Then let's begin."
Elandor nodded.
And at that moment, it became clear.
Unlike the human village…
Here, I was not just building.
I was learning a new system.