"Lynch, we elves have many friends from other races, and you are a rather special one." The Empress said, "Almost a year ago, you entrusted Anna to bring back Salantir's defense strategy map. At the time, we didn't pay much attention to it and merely regarded it as a gift from a friend. But not long ago, this document helped us fend off a mighty enemy, keeping Heather's sky from being tainted by evil."
Anna bowed her head, somewhat regretfully saying, "I didn't expect this plan from a friend to be so helpful at the beginning. If I had brought it up sooner, not so many of my fellow compatriots would have sacrificed their lives."
"No, child, it's not your fault," the Empress said, "At the time, we were too complacent and forgot the virtue of humility, which was a price we had to pay. If blame must be borne by anyone, then as Empress, I am responsible."
