Early in the morning, Eli disappeared into Hogwarts.
Dumbledore provided a cover for him, saying that he had taken a leave of absence to go home, so naturally no one suspected it.
At this time, Eli has arrived at the factory. The elves are all here, but no one is idle, either cleaning or maintaining the machines.
Klein came to Eli and performed a very standard etiquette.
He was born in the Nikleme family since he was a child and has been taught by his elders, so he knows these etiquette very well.
"Let's go. If nothing happens, we can set off."
Eli greeted Klein.
Klein came over and held Eli's hand. There was a crackling sound in the space, and Eli and Klein disappeared into the factory.
The elves' space travel is very similar to the human wizard's apparation, and both have a strong sense of distortion.
The flame shuttle performed by Eli's phoenix body is like a sharp blade cutting through space, which is relatively safer and does not need to worry about being separated.
The two appeared in a forest. There seemed to be no trace of human activity here, but the faint sound of human machines seemed to be heard in the distance.
"Why do your people live so close to humans?"
It stands to reason that magical races generally stay away from ordinary humans, otherwise there will be unnecessary conflicts.
Especially domesticated races like house elves are particularly afraid of humans. Those like them who have not entered a wizarding family do not dare to get too close to humans.
Klein explained to Eli that the Donoch Forest had begun to be commercially developed by humans in recent years, and the elves were also constantly migrating.
Because there are so many of them, the range of human activities is now very large. They are afraid of being accidentally discovered during the migration process, so they have been hiding in Dornoch Forest.
Klein took Eli all the way inside. It didn't look like there was any biological activity here.
I don't know how far I've walked, but at least now the roar of humans has been replaced by the chirping of animals.
"Master Hall, please wait a moment."
Eli stopped where he was, and Klein stepped forward, as if groping for something in the air with his hands.
Eli could feel a little magic wave coming from Klein, and he seemed to be casting magic.
As his hands moved more frequently, Eli seemed to be able to see a small ripple in the air.
When the magic fluctuation changes to a certain extent, the space suddenly looks like a photo with extremely obvious PS traces, and a circle slowly appears, with a completely different scene inside.
"Master Hall, we can go in."
Klein took the lead and greeted Eli at the other end of the circle.
It turns out that a magic barrier has been imposed here!
It's like a folding of space. If the barrier cannot be opened, no one will feel that there is another space here!
Eli was amazed and slowly walked into the space.
It's full of life, with some small houses everywhere, well-proportioned and looking very cute.
"Oh! Wizard!"
Suddenly there was a sharp exclamation, and Eli saw a figure running away.
Judging from the body shape, he should be an elf.
"Master, please forgive their rudeness, they have not accepted etiquette."
Eli gave him a reassuring smile, and then waited quietly.
He has rashly broken into someone's house now. Since he is looking for help, he cannot make others afraid or angry.
Gradually, there was some noise ahead, and a group of house elves slowly appeared.
When they saw Eli, some were scared, some were a little curious, but none of them came to welcome him, and they all had sad faces.
The leader was an elf who looked very old. He was holding an unpolished crutch and wearing clothes made of unknown materials. He looked very simple.
Among the elves, he looks the calmest.
Eli adjusted his clothes and tried to look nicer.
Klein was a little nervous.
The leading elf stood still, keeping a certain distance from Eli. The other elves stood behind him, with some distance between them.
"I've met the wizard master."
He bowed slowly to Eli. His old body seemed to be unable to move easily.
Eli also bowed slightly to him very solemnly.
His action made the elves look surprised, some even a little scared.
The leading elf also looked a little surprised and shook his body.
"I wonder what the master wizard has ordered here?"
Eli shook his head, "It's not about giving orders. I don't have any ill intentions when I come here this time. I just want to ask for your help."
"Help?"
The elf frowned. Their ancestors have lived here for hundreds of years, actually hiding from the wizard.
The slave mark in their souls made them unable to resist the wizard, but some of them had never entered the wizard family, and some were kicked out.
They are terrified of wizards, or at least no longer willing to enter a wizard's home.
"Chief Gwenton, Mr. Hall is a very good person. He gives us delicious food and the best clothes. He is even willing to pay us wages!" Klein stood up, still a little nervous
. After all, he brought humans into the clan without permission. But he still tried to speak up for Eli.
As soon as this was said, the elves suddenly burst into exclamations and began to whisper.
The surprise on the face of the leader of the elf named Gwenton could no longer be concealed.
Seeing the reactions of the elves, Eli continued what Klein said, "Yes, I am coming to you for help this time. I am not here to make you a servant, but I want you to work for me. I am willing to guarantee that you will Life, and safety."
The look on Gwenton's face continued to struggle. When had they, as house elves, received such hospitality?
But the reason why they hide in this forest is to stay away from humans and wizards.
If they agree this time, they will lose such a quiet land forever.
"Mr. Wizard, it's not that we don't believe you, it's just that, you see, we have been hiding here for generations. It's not appropriate to say that we want a quiet and comfortable life." Eli looked at the elves
. Unlike other house elves, Eli could see their reluctance to live a free life.
"Mr. Elder, I can guarantee that you will not be harmed by other wizards. I have the strength to protect the safety of all of you!"
Gwenton's face was even more moved, and a wizard assured the house elf that up to this point, it was already Unprecedented.
Eli continued, "I believe you have also seen that Muggle humans are constantly developing, and even wizards have to choose to hide. I am not alarmist, you are likely to face inevitable dangers , who will protect you at that time?"
Gwenton's body shook. How could he not know that Eli was telling the truth?
The elves present also understood what they were going to face, and the atmosphere suddenly became depressed. There were even soft sobs, and even Klein looked sad.