Chapter 343: A Wealthy and Influential Family

**Thelma Zane’s Perspective** Spring City was in shambles, and there was no point in trying to find a clean place to rest. The elves were practical in their response, setting up a large tent for us to recuperate after the exhausting work. I must have been more fatigued than I realized because, for the first time in weeks, I fell asleep as soon as I lay down. I didn’t even have the energy to eat the dinner that had been prepared for me. When I woke up, it was already past midnight, and the outside world was far from quiet. The elves were working tirelessly through the night, clearing the remnants of the chaos that had consumed Spring City. Their efficiency was admirable, yet it was also a stark reminder of the weight of our mission. Dorothy, ever thoughtful, had saved some dinner for me. It was traditional elven food, light and delicate. Normally, it would have been a delight, but after the grueling purification work, my appetite was nonexistent. I nibbled on a bit but soon