What if I become an elf?

The gray-black hoodie was loose and puffy, covering the other person's entire body under the hood.

But even so, through the light scattered by the bonfire, one can still judge the gender of the other party through the slender outline outlined under his clothes——

女性

Chun Qiao didn't mean any contempt.

In the past few decades, he has seen many people crossing the border, including pure travelers, vicious thugs, and war refugees whose homes were destroyed...

It’s a mixed bag of fish and dragons, and the ingredients are extremely mixed.

From just a back view, it was impossible for him to completely determine the identity and background of the other party.

But one thing can indeed be concluded.

The other party is extremely dangerous.

A thin woman climbed the steep and towering "Langdon Mountains" alone, and she didn't look too embarrassed...

I have to be more careful.

Chun Qiao opened the door loudly, and he knocked on the door deliberately before opening the door. As long as their hearing was normal, the women in the house would have definitely known about his arrival.

But the other party didn't react at all. He just lowered his head like a puppet and sat motionless by the campfire.

"Cough cough."

Chun Qiao coughed twice, then walked into the house holding a wooden scepter in his hand.

Not to be nosy, just responsible.

As the "forest guard" on the border of the Gu'ao Empire, in addition to guarding the forest and monitoring the environment, he is also responsible for protecting local civilians and maintaining their normal lives.

Therefore, he must investigate and supervise unknown persons who cross the border without authorization to prevent them from endangering the lives of civilians.

The woman's back was turned to Chun Qiao, looking defenseless.

If the visitor is a villain with evil intentions, I'm afraid he can't help but take action at this time.

But he knew that this was just a trap used as a temptation.

He must show that he means no harm to the other party.

Therefore, Chun Qiao, who walked into the house, did not sit down on the spot, but walked slowly around the bonfire with the cunning tengu, walking around to the side of the woman, exposing his location to the other party's field of vision.

"you……"

The temptation words had already been organized in his mind, but Chun Qiao couldn't help but choked up as soon as he opened his mouth.

As the positions of both parties changed, the angle of his sight also changed.

Chun Qiao could clearly see that the girl was holding a small, fiery red elf who was sleeping soundly in her arms.

"Six tails?"

This kind of naturally powerful fire Pokémon with excellent superpowers is not common in the Guao Empire.

Look upward,

Her golden hair, as brilliant as a midsummer sunflower, fell down, and the shadow cast by the hood covered most of the woman's face. The interplay of light and shadow revealed half of her fair skin, which looked like snowflakes.

The moment he saw this scene, Chun Qiao suddenly seemed to realize something. He froze and swallowed the cold voice that had reached his lips.

Vulpix, blonde girl, alone, border crosser...

All kinds of information are intertwined, and coupled with the recent political turmoil in neighboring countries, the origin and identity of the woman in front of her seems to be gradually becoming clear.

"This is troublesome." Chun Qiao thought to himself.

I am just a small forest ranger. At most, I am somewhat famous among the local people based on my qualifications.

But in front of the girl who is most likely the king's daughter and is called a "princess", this is not enough.

Having already guessed the identity of the girl in front of him, he couldn't help but fall into a dilemma.

On the one hand, as a girl with such a noble status as a princess of a country, she does not hesitate to cross the border to a neighboring country alone. The undercurrent hidden behind this is definitely beyond her reach.

A little carelessness will lead to a tragic end without any bones left.

This is not an exaggeration.

On the other hand, now that I have entered the house, it would not be good to walk out in such a dejected manner.

Chun Qiao has lived for so many years, and naturally knows that life is definitely more important than face, which is insignificant.

However, the Guao Empire and the Shengfeng Empire have always been on good terms. Now that the other princess is in this situation, as a forest ranger, she is considered a half-official official and has the obligation to provide necessary help.

Thoughts were swirling in his mind, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.

After a moment, with a slight sigh, Chun Qiao slowly sat down cross-legged on crutches.

At this moment, he has naturally made a decision in his heart.

"Your Highness Princess, do you need any help?"

Without any further probing, he went straight to the point.

Based on the state of the girl in front of him, compared to the decent words among the upper-class nobles, practical help is undoubtedly more practical.

Not surprised that her identity was revealed, the blonde girl still just lowered her head and said nothing.

"That's right." Chun Qiao nodded, "I'm just a small ranger on the empire's border. With His Royal Highness's distinguished status, he should be received by officials of a higher level. When dawn, I will go..."

"no need."

Before he finished speaking, Chun Qiao was interrupted by a crisp female voice with a strong hint of exhaustion.

The blonde girl stared at the crackling bonfire in front of her, her long white fingers gently stroking the Vulpix in her arms.

"You go, I'm just staying here for a while. After a while... I will leave."

The girl's tone revealed some uncertainty about the future.

After all, even she has no way of knowing how long it will take for the turmoil in her country to end.

When even the royal palace in the capital cannot ensure safety, it is a cruel irony that the eldest princess, as the first heir to the imperial throne, needs to flee to another country to survive.

But she's used to it.

All the things she encountered during this period, whether it was the death of relatives around her or the betrayal of her personal bodyguards, had made her see clearly the warmth and coldness of the world.

I'm afraid this is what the princess of a small country should bear.

Normally, he seems to be aloof and out of reach of ordinary people.

But once you encounter real difficulties, you can't even find anyone you can rely on.

After all, you still have to rely on yourself.

The girl didn't want to trouble the old man in front of her.

In her current situation, exposing herself to the world in such a big way is undoubtedly seeking death.

Seeking help from neighboring countries with good relations is one way to go, but although this place is within the Guao Empire, it is only a remote border, quite far away from the big cities where powerful trainers are stationed.

Once they know where they are, the group of lunatics in the country will definitely send people to arrest them without sparing any effort.

When the time comes, whether you live or die depends on which of the two parties arrives first.

She didn't like the feeling of walking on the edge of danger.

Plus, there’s something hidden behind it.

Even now, she still has a little bit of self-respect as a princess deep in her heart.

"But, Your Highness..."

Chun Qiao seemed to want to say something else.

But at this moment, a strange sound suddenly came from outside the door.