Chapter 684: Chapter 684: Selection

Duke noticed that even these ragtag deserters possessed a decent level of individual combat skills, familiarity with the forest, and use of moonlight energy. This was likely because the innate talents of the Elf Race allowed most of them to possess a high baseline without much effort. Humans, on the other hand, are entirely different; every bit of strength requires diligent practice to gradually raise their Life Level. The Night Elves, in comparison to humans, have relatively long lifespans. And like most of the Elves, even if Night Elves spend all their time on leisure, with age they still gain a certain level of power. Moreover, with their inherently high talent for being Casters, they have great affinity with various Free Energy Particles, making it easier for them to grasp Extraordinary Energy. Through rigorous and well-timed training, Duke quickly secured his position in the camp. Heisman described him as "steady, perceptive, a promising seedling," and some elves began to voluntarily engage him in conversation and invite him for additional sparring. Of course, he never forgot his true mission. During breaks in training, he used every opportunity to casually inquire about the clan's internal affairs, especially regarding Lady Ysera's deeds, the legends of Moon Scar's Gaze, and. those prestigious clan members, like Lady Lirandrella, Ysera's daughter. He appeared as a young Warrior filled with awe and yearning for the powerful clan, eager to gain recognition, so these inquiries did not arouse suspicion. His strict training and low-key yet solid performance gradually built the reputation of the name Shadowleaf in the camp and even higher tiers, like water wearing away stone. The one-eyed Heisman mentioned this young man from the Flowwind Clan several times in regular reports to clan administrators, praising him as "resolute, skilled, especially adept at stealth and close combat, a talent worth molding." Several days later, when Duke finished his archery training for the afternoon and returned to his simple tree hollow, he found Heisman and a middle-aged elf, exuding calmness and wearing the High-tier Priest attire of the Moon Scar clan, waiting there.