As time went by day by day, the number of smiling faces encountered on the road increased, and the elves' steps became lighter.
In the second year, they had their own child.
It was a girl, and Ailirela named her "Sarah," which means "resilient grass" in the Elf Language. She hoped that Sarah could be as resilient and full of life as the grass in warm lands, rather than sacrificing herself like the Ice Crystal Flower, enduring the cold for others.
Sarah's childhood was indeed a happy one.
Ice Tree Village, such a remote and small settlement, might have strong xenophobia, but it also meant that once you integrated and became a recognized member of the community, you could feel the warmth and closeness that far surpassed other places, like a big family.
Half Elves, because of their mixed-blood nature, often encountered many issues in terms of identity recognition and racial belonging.
