Kromi didn't spell it out in the following words, but everyone understood.
Even Yehu Commanders couldn't get past the Earth Spirit Race, so what could they use to intercept Roland?
In fact, Kromi knew, as did these old fogeys, that they understood the comparison of strength, they were just being stubborn.
Even if their strength was lacking, they had to act as if they were still capable of fighting, otherwise, they'd lose face.
When Roland personally came to visit, these old fogeys still displayed a lukewarm attitude, nearly causing Kromi to faint from anger.
If it were the era when Earth Spirits and Elves contended for dominance in the Third Era, he wouldn't bother with the affectation and wouldn't show any favorable expression to the Elf Race Wise Men.
But the era had changed.
The Elf Race, though in decline, produced two exceptional talents.
Whether it was Roland or Sylph, as long as they appeared in the South Continent, they could easily save their people.
