Chapter 1224 – 1224. Yggdrasil (8)
I concentrated on Erdin’s voice to the point where I swallowed my saliva, and Erdin’s answer was…
(That won’t happen, but if Chastity Magic chooses to do so… Well, I’ll have to accept it.)
The midsummer shadow reflected in the tent was exciting.
Through the shadow of midsummer, I could immediately tell what he was thinking.
‘It looks like they’re really after it.’
Before, I felt somewhat speculative, but now I can be sure.
Once Midsummer learns how to remove the chastity spell from me, she will immediately use it on Erdin.
Of course…
‘If you can use it.’
In Midsummer, even if you know how to dispel chastity magic, you can’t use it, so that won’t happen.
Dispelling chastity magic was not an ability that could be used simply by knowing it.
Magic power, use of magic circles, and even understanding of magic circles…
The magic circle was something that could not be used unless one had the talent and received systematic training.
‘I’m looking forward to seeing you crying and clinging to me later.’
I smiled happily, sipping kimchi soup now and imagining midsummer begging for water and rice in the future.
While I was laughing, I heard a midsummer humming voice.
(Surprising? I thought you would reject it anyway.)
At Midsummer’s words, I nodded my head without realizing it.
‘That’s right. I thought he would reject it in some way like he said.’
As expected, Erdin’s level of hatred towards people was stronger than that of ordinary elves.
What proved it was Erdin’s attitude toward midsummer.
Even the elves, who hate humans, swayed like reeds in the face of midsummer.
If there is an exception, is it Stella?
‘Would it have been different if he had met me before?’
Anyway…
Even Stella did not openly show her disgust towards Han Yeoreum.
But Erdin treated Midsummer and me as the same being.
Are you saying that it’s okay for Erdin to marry a human man, sleep with him, and even have his children?
It was an answer that made me feel disconnected from the Erdin I knew until now.
Perhaps Midreum also felt a sense of discrepancy in Erdin’s answer and asked that question.
But unexpectedly, Erdin’s answer was enough to convince me again.
(It’s okay because you can live separately after marriage.)
Arbos elves have a custom of unconditionally marrying the person chosen by the chastity magic.
However, Erdin explained that just because you get married doesn’t mean you have to live together.
(After all, I am a commoner, so there is no need to force me to start a family.)
After hearing those words, Han Yeoreum asked a question as if representing my doubts.
(I heard that story too. There are often elves who get married and live separately…)
Since I spent some time here in the middle of summer, I seemed to have heard various stories from the elves.
(Then I heard the rumor spreads negatively?)
As Midsummer said, Arbos elves live long lives and have a high rank, so they are more concerned about what others think.
But Erdin answered with a snort.
(Hmph… I think everyone would agree that it’s better than living with humans, right?)
(Haha…)
(I’ll stop chatting here.)
(Yes.)
So Midsummer and Erdin finished their private conversation and resumed the experiment.
‘Let’s go now.’
It seemed like there would be no more conversations today that would please my ears.
I glanced at the shadows of Erdin and Midsummer and smiled.
‘Seoul, thank you for giving me the ability to return… I’ll do it right, so look forward to it.’
I went back to my tent, imagining the happy screams of midsummer.
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Someone had already visited the tent I was staying in and was waiting for me.
“You must be tired, and I’m sorry for disturbing your rest.”
It was Lucien.
I shook my head and apologized.
“Are you okay. “I should have visited you as soon as I came out.”
The reason I came here in the first place was because of a request from Walter Luxsolis, and I had an obligation to report to Lucien immediately.
But Lucien responded to my apology by shaking his head.
“No. “My father asked me to, so it’s only natural that I come.”
“Haha… “I’ll show you the items I got first.”
Before explaining the dungeon, I showed Lucien the items I obtained there.
I got two items.
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[Dionysus’ wine bottle]
A bottle containing the power of Dionysus
If you put fruit in a liquor bottle, it will turn into fruit wine.
In the case of ordinary fruits, it is made immediately, but in the case of special fruits, it takes a long time.
Even if you add ordinary fruits, you can make a wine so excellent that even gods would be amazed.
The person who uses the bottle for the first time is chosen as the owner of the bottle and becomes a demigod.
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[Staff of Dionysus]
A staff imbued with the power of Dionysus
A wand that makes the desired fruit grow.
If you place the fruit peel on the stick, the fruit will open.
Ordinary fruits open immediately, but special fruits take a long time to open.
The person who uses the wand for the first time is chosen by the wand and becomes a demigod.
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“One is a wand that opens fruit, and the other is a bottle that turns fruit into alcohol.”
It was an ability that seemed insignificant compared to the [Nectar] I first acquired.
Becoming a demigod was the same for [Nektar], But [Nektar] Also had the ability to rejuvenate and become immortal.
When I first got the item, I wondered if I had misread the description or if there was a hidden description.
Or maybe I misunderstood the final destination of the dungeon…
However, no matter how much I read the explanation, there was no hidden explanation, and there was no place to go further in the dungeon.
Originally, I would have checked properly using the item…
“What did you use…?” ?”
“No. As Lucien said, I only read the item description and did not use it.”
What Lucien requested.
Even if you get an item, never use it.
When she first heard the request, she had suspected that Walter Lux Solis had a strange plan.
‘There seems to be something about becoming a demigod when you use it…’
The description on the item was enough to further increase the suspicion.
But through Lucien’s persuasion, I was able to erase my doubts.
“Thank you for not doubting me. “I want you to know that the reason I’m asking you not to use the item is only for Seong Su-ho’s sake.”
Although the exact reason was not explained, I felt persuaded just by Lucien’s serious expression.
And what really convinced me was the following words.
“I will risk my life to tell you this. “The reason I’m asking you this is all for Seong Su-ho’s sake.”
“Haha…”
If Lucien, not anyone else, would say something like that…
When I cleared away the doubt on her face, Lucien continued to answer as if he was relieved.
“Once I complete the request, my father will personally explain the reason. Please be patient until then.”
“All right. These two… Would you like some?”
I asked, holding out [Dionysus’ bottle] And [Dionysus’ staff].
But Lucien shook her head and answered.
“You don’t have to give those two to me.”
“I understand.”
I put the item in the inventory along with the answer, and Lucien stood up when he saw that.
“You must be tired, and I’m sorry for holding you back for so long. Then, I’ll just…”
The moment Lucien was about to leave…
“Lucien, wait a minute. “Can I ask you one thing before I go?”
“Of course.”
I immediately called Lucien over and asked her a question.
“Lucien, what will you do if the chastity magic designates a human man as your spouse?”
A question that is difficult to answer easily.
But Lucien just tilted her head with a calm expression.
“That’s a strange question.”
“A strange question?”
“Yes. There is no way that chastity magic could nominate a human as a spouse, right?”
“Ah…”
For your information, Lucien’s expression and her attitude did not contain ridicule or criticism.
Just…
“They are different species to begin with, so how can they be connected?”
Purely, she couldn’t accept that part.
If you think about it, Lucien’s reaction was completely normal.
For reference, Lucien’s reaction was similar to that of the elves assisting Stella.
‘But… That’s probably why no one gets suspicious even when Stella and I are alone.’
Thanks to Lucien’s answer, I was able to better understand the common sense of the elves.
However, increasing knowledge and resolving curiosity were two different issues.
“I apologize if you were offended. “I was just asking because I was curious.”
“Can you feel bad? But if you’re curious… “I need to give you an answer.”
“Oh…”
I observed Lucien’s lips with expectant eyes.
Lucien did not answer as decisively as usual, but she began to think deeply.
And after a while, she gave an answer as if she had made up her mind.
“For now, I think I will recognize you as my spouse. After that, I will talk to my father and follow the decision he makes.”
“If you ask me to live with you and have children…”
“If it is my father’s decision, I will follow it.”
The decision was the same as Erdin’s, but the way the problem was handled afterward was different from Erdin’s.
The difference between the two elves’ methods was due to a major reason other than personality differences.
‘But… Because Lucien is a noble.’
The difference between nobles and commoners created a difference in methods.
Erdin, who has no family to which she belongs, can stick to her irresponsible ways.
However, for Lucien, who belongs to the Lux Solis family, her irresponsible ways were not in her choices.
“Thank you for your answer.”
“I really enjoyed the interesting conversation.”
“Ah, this conversation… “Can I please keep it a secret?”
“I don’t really care, but… Since you say so, I will keep it a secret even from my father. Well then…”
Lucien greeted her neatly and returned to her own tent.
As soon as Lucien left, I lay down on her bed and giggled.
The reason I asked Lucien that question was simple.
‘Midsummer… I’m sure you’ll ask Lucien too, right?’
If Midsummer had asked such a question to Erdin, she would naturally have asked it to Lucien as well.
For your information, it was because of Midsummer that I asked Lucien for her secret.
‘If they hear that I asked a question… I will be on guard again.’
What I want is not to see Midsummer on guard.
It looked like it was falling apart in a defenseless state.
‘If that bastard… I’ll be looking forward to hearing Lucien’s answer.’
I closed my eyes and fell asleep, hoping that the two hopes would grow well in my heart this midsummer.
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The next day, morning.
As soon as we woke up, not only we but all the elves moved to the final dungeon entrance.
This was because it was decided that, as long as there were no special problems, the mission could be completed within today and return to the Lux Solis Territory.
While heading to the last dungeon, I witnessed a ridiculous sight.
That ridiculous sight is…
‘What the hell… ‘It’s like that out loud.’
It was a scene where Midsummer was clinging to Lucien, and she was being annoying.
However, even in the middle of summer, they seemed to notice me and were talking quietly at a reasonable distance.
Lucien, who suffered the annoyance of midsummer…
‘Huh?’
He suddenly looked at me with a puzzled expression.
‘I guess that guy asked that very question.’
I was probably surprised because I was asked the same question as the one I asked yesterday.
Fortunately, Midreum didn’t react much, perhaps because she remembered my request to keep it a secret.
‘Well, Lucien is not an elf who would break his promise.’
Feeling Lucien’s trust, I decided to pay as little attention as possible to their conversation.
The more I care, the more Midsummer will be wary of me.
But unfortunately, Midsummer’s conversation with Lucien did not last long.
“We have arrived.”
It was because we arrived at the last dungeon.
“Ah…”
Upon hearing the voice of the elf in her lead, Han Yeoreum looked frustrated and disappointed.
But the disappointment of midsummer did not last long.
“Hey, come quickly.”
“Ah… I knew…”
When Han Yeoreum heard my voice, her face trembled and her irritation was secretly revealed.
“Okay then, let’s go in.”
“Yes.”
Satisfied with the frustration of midsummer, I entered the dungeon with my party members.
The dungeon we entered like that…
“Flowers, grapes, alcohol… Next is an apology?”
It was an apple orchard.
