Chapter 209 – Chapter 209 – The Polluting Elf Kingdom
After going back to the party and doing maintenance again, we followed the elf guide.
“Welcome.”
The chief welcomed us once again. Inside, including the elders, Fregna and her sister Fresia were also present. Freesia, who was by the side of Grand Guardian Frenya, came to me first and greeted me.
“Daron, long time no see!”
“This time I came here.”
The first relationship was with the empire, and I saw it once in a conference room. Unlike before, Fregna did not blindly separate me from Fresia. She acknowledged that it was time for her to bow her head a bit, as the situation was hers.
After a brief greeting, take a seat. Sit on a chair one by one with me as a standard. There was no need to bring everyone, so I only brought Stella, Ray, and Eline. Oh, of course I brought Charlotte too. The rest are resting.
“Then shall we begin right away?”
“Yes.”
“First, let’s listen to the Elves’ investigation.”
“The 5 elders will explain.”
Of course, Ferr begins to explain. He quickly tidied up his messy appearance and returned to being a noble elder.
“I’ll start by telling you how the demons secretly infiltrated this forest.”
An elven kingdom surrounded by a strong barrier. Because they were a group that forbade interaction with other races as much as possible, the barrier was strong. From what I saw when I was guided into this forest, it looked pretty complicated. Since it was weaker than Stella’s magic, it would be possible to pierce it, but of course it would take time.
“Sneak. You mean you came in without being hit by a barrier?”
But even I didn’t have the confidence to infiltrate the elf’s secret. It would be the same for Stella next to me.
“That is… There was a traitor among the elves.”
“Betrayer?”
“Eighth Elder Tabricker.”
Prenya clenched her fists and began to speak for her.
“He created a gap in the barrier and helped the demons infiltrate.”
No way would a person like an elder do that. Well, at least an elder would be able to trick the eyes of the elves and secretly open the door.
“And kidnapped her mother too.”
A bloody aura shook the meeting room.
“Is that why the elves can’t drive out the demons?”
I simply stabilized the aura.
“That’s right…”
“Daron. Please save my mother.”
The queen’s two daughters, Fregna and Fresia. Among them, the younger brother begged me earnestly.
“It is a difficult situation in many ways.”
Even if the demons were allowed to invade, it wouldn’t have been that difficult for the elves to drive them out. The elven kingdom wasn’t that weak. However, since the queen is captured, it will only be a confrontation in her tense tension.
“Hmm.”
… Different from before
Prior to her return, no kidnapping of the Queen occurred. She seemed to know why things had changed. Since I’ve destroyed Maul’s tricks a few times, the strategy itself must have been modified as well. He would have brought more demons, and even took her most important hostage, the Elf Queen.
“I think we need to know the purpose of the demons first. Do you know?”
I asked Frenya implicitly.
“… I cannot know for sure.”
“Instead, I will tell you what the demons are doing.”
The Elder came forward and created a map with magic. It was a secret of the elven kingdom, so only the main areas were clearly visible.
“This is where we are now, and other elves live around it.”
It’s faint, but you can see that each area is divided a little. The center is probably the elven royal family, and each divided district has its own elders. I roughly figured out what kind of system the elves had.
“The land managed by the eight elders. That must be where the demons are now.”
10 lands with 10 elders. One of them was painted black.
“Warrior. You have a very good eye.”
My prediction was correct.
“The land is currently occupied by demons.”
The ground was not cut into sharp points like a pie. It was a land located on the outskirts, but it is true that the elven kingdom was occupied anyway.
“The demons took over the land by surprise and kidnapped the elven queen from the royal family. This is all by the 8 elders. Is that correct?”
“Yes that’s right.”
“Then let’s continue.”
I asked for the rest of the explanation. The captain simply dismissed what the demons were doing.
“The demon’s purpose. As the great guardian said, I can’t say for sure, but… The results are certain. At this rate, the elven kingdom will be completely polluted.”
It hasn’t changed from before. Even if the demons changed the detailed process, the big frame was brought with them.
“Is it contaminated?”
“Yes. Our land, full of pure natural energy… It’s ruining it.”
“Then, isn’t the purpose decided?”
“We don’t know what they are trying to do by polluting the land. Buying time is too questionable…”
“So, you would have used force just to get the Elven kingdom right, but are you saying you’re doing something too cumbersome?”
“Yes.”
I didn’t even know the purpose. However, the purpose of inflicting blows on the elves was clear. It’s definitely weird. This time, the Elf Queen is held hostage, so the Elves are unable to respond properly, so they are simply staring at each other. Before the return, the situation would have been different. Since she wasn’t holding the queen hostage, she would have recklessly launched an attack to drive out her demons. However, the demons focused on defending the occupied land, and many elves were sacrificed in the meantime. Result… He suffered great damage and managed to drive out the demons. In a way, it was like a small war.
“Daron. Anything that comes to mind?”
Knowing that I had returned, Ray held my hand tightly. She came confidently, but very different from before. I came here based on such a history that even a full-blown war would break out… In the first place, they hadn’t even engaged in a large-scale battle with each other yet, so I was a little embarrassed.
“For now, our purpose is clear.”
But that’s all, the set path remains the same.
“Rescuing your queen, then driving out her demons.”
It was a very simple conclusion.
“If you catch a few demons and interrogate them, you will be able to figure out what they are up to.”
“We have been like that too. However, the queen was mentioned and demanded to return it right away…”
“So, first thing. Let’s start by rescuing your queen.”
Even if it’s a bit quiet now, the battle will eventually happen. We came to drive out the demons as quickly as possible with no damage to the elves.
“Do you think we didn’t think that way?”
Frenya trembled and shouted.
“My mother is now in the middle!”
Dark marked ground. You will have to pass through many demons to reach it.
“I already sent some elves. But all… Captured and held hostage!”
“So you want to just throw it away?”
“It is practically impossible.”
“Then what if that doesn’t work?”
Why are you so negative
“That is…”
Fregna trembled, perhaps angered at her own weakness, at the fact that her mother was being held captive. I knew she was a bit of a mean bitch, but should she blame herself for everything like this… She was a member of the Hero party anyway. As an elf’s special power, she should do something brave for the first time in a while.
“If you say it’s impossible, then why are we here?”
“Yeah…”
“Wake.”
Good!
“What, what!”
She lightly placed both of her hands on Fernya’s cheeks. It’s cute that her cheek is crushed with her blush, it’s not a kid. He lowered her hand onto her shoulder.
“You, the great guardian of the forest, must fight for this land. For mother, for elf!”
“Hey, won’t you let this go?”
Fernya vigorously shoved her hand away. Hey, didn’t I say it nicely? I don’t know if it’s because of my distrust of male humans, but I’ll listen to the story to the end. Still, she seems to have come to her senses a bit.
“Warrior. … I get it right away I was too pessimistic.”
“Yes, yes. What is the reason we came here in the first place? You’re here to solve the elf’s troubles.”
“Warrior. Is there a way?”
Seeing my self-confidence, the captain held my hands tightly and gave me a longing look.
“What… They probably hid the elven queen very thoroughly.”
It was on a different level from rescuing captured humans in the Duchy of Lancelot. The Elf Queen was a hostage to her demons that had to be held unconditionally. It seems that one of the Four Heavenly Kings will stick by her side unconditionally.
“Wait a minute.”
I took out a magic tool I had in my arms. It is a magic tool that can communicate from a distance, and all the contents up until now have been leaked.
“Is that possible?”
[There is a way!]
“There is a way, they say.”
“Yes? Who are you talking to right now?”
“There is. I know very well about the demons.”
I didn’t bring Elise for nothing. As a succubus princess, she helped me many times when I attacked demons. I think it will be a great strength this time too.
