I Don't Agree to the Terms-Chapter 1112 - 585: The Hunter King’s Imagination and Little White the Interpreter

"Disappeared?"

The Hunter King wore a look of puzzlement, not expecting the Elf Clan to vanish right under their noses before suddenly disappearing. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Hai Ximu, hearing this, also changed his expression: "That's impossible, I just got back, how could they have disappeared."

The most devastated was certainly not the Hunter King losing an heir; after all, inheritance was a matter for years to come. Instead, it was Hai Ximu, who found it hard to hold on—just as he left, they vanished, which greatly increased his level of suspicion.

"Could they have mastered a new navigation technology that allows them to escape the gravity of the dual-star celestial body?" The Hunter King did not suspect Hai Ximu, rather he suspected that the Elf Clan had enhanced their navigation technology.

What disappeared was not only the elves but also their vessel, sailing away from home.

As for disappearing due to some mysterious reason, even the Hunter King didn't believe such an excuse.

"Strange, then why would they consider the terms we offered? To appease us?" Hearing this, Hai Ximu felt a bit relieved, as the Hunter King didn't seem to mind this matter, allowing him to speak freely.

"Is there anything wrong? Given the power of the Elf Clan, no matter how much technology they master, they are not our match. You came unexpectedly, surely you wouldn't want to face disgrace, right?" The Hunter King saw through it clearly; if they didn't appease him, would they blatantly announce their departure? That would be foolish.

"Thinking back to the last conflict, perhaps the Elf Clan noticed their own shortcomings and chose to leave because of that."

"They might have had the technology to escape the dual-star celestial body's gravity for a long time but just hadn't found the right moment to do so. They should have started preparing for this long ago," Hai Ximu quickly pieced together the cause and effect.

"It's not just these reasons; it could also be the eruption period of the Destructive Frost."

"In their condition, the elves can't effectively withstand the explosive period of the Destructive Frost, prompting them to decisively refuse."

"Given such immense risk of navigating through the erupting region to reach a more peaceful declining phase, it might be better to stay put."

"Once the dual-star celestial body drifts away, the radiation zone of the Magic Power tides will gradually diminish. With their technology, surviving until the next revolution shouldn't be an issue."

"Provided their civilization can last until then."

The Hunter King analyzed yet another reason; he believed it was these combined factors that led the Elf Clan to flee with their vessel, disappearing from the dual-star celestial body.

"Then what should we..." Hai Ximu hesitated for a moment before asking what to do next.

"It doesn't matter, just continue as before."

"Each revolution, we grow stronger than the last, and it's not like we haven't encountered an eruption period before." The Hunter King wasn't overly concerned.

The number of Ghost Hunters kept increasing; every strong individual used as fuel eventually became a Ghost Hunter.

So each successful hunt meant another strong being joining them, making it easier to handle any mighty worlds in the eruption zone, as they snowballed.

"I understand." Hai Ximu realized that whatever was to come was now irrelevant; the Elf Clan was no longer a concern for them.

Hai Ximu wouldn't pursue where the Elf Clan went. If they stayed with the dual-star celestial body, they could become mutual allies, especially facing the eruption zone together, benefiting both parties.

However, since they left, they became just another race, without any special value. Should any strong arrows appear, they would be hunted without hesitation, unlike before when they could choose to become Ghost Hunters.

"What a pity."

After Hai Ximu left, the Hunter King sighed softly, having had high hopes for the Elf Clan.

Especially after the ghostly incident last time, he focused on training Hunters; his last encounter was merely a routine investigation.

Gaining insights from the last investigation, the Hunter King initially planned to cultivate the Elf Clan, to align with them. He was even willing to send the Elf King, a ghostly hunter, to eternal slumber as a goodwill gesture.

Now his plan turned into empty talk.

But perhaps it was for the best, sparing him the effort.

Otherwise, to truly nurture the Elf Clan, he and the Ghost Hunters would have to play caretakers during this revolution, guiding them through it safely.

He had no intention of pursuing them; leaving was their choice, not his failure. Why should he bear the cost?

Besides, even if he wanted to find them, he lacked the strength.

The dual-star celestial body wouldn't stop for them, nor would the Elf Clan foolishly stay put waiting to be found.

So after lamenting once, he put the matter behind him.

"I hope we encounter more suitable successors to resolve this chaos." The Hunter King was exhausted, maintaining stability across the world's communities and the dual-star celestial body, leaving him no time for extra matters. So he had to rely on encounters rather than training or searching himself.