Chapter 513 – 513. The Cave Dwarf (2)
“Dwarf…”
YuRia muttered as she chewed over Eunhyeon’s words.
“Does the princess know anything about that race of dwarfs hiding underground?”
“I haven’t seen it myself, but I know it.”
Here too, there are stories and traditions about the forest fairies called elves and the land fairies who disappeared at some point.
Yuria narrowed her eyes and looked at Eunhyun to confirm it again.
“Really… Do you have a kite with a dwarf?”
“There is.”
Eunhyun answered quickly without hesitation.
“Really you… No. After.”
We have already heard an explanation of his identity and purpose.
An apostle of God, an immortal, a man chosen by a goddess other than Vesta.
The time for Yuria to pry and argue has passed, and now is the moment to listen to Eunhyeon’s plan and act accordingly.
“That dwarf… What kind of race is the dwarf?”
While she was organizing her thoughts with a small sigh, it was Alex who continued the conversation that had taken over from Yuria.
“Don’t you know?”
“I know. However, the knowledge about the Dwarf race that I know is only fragmentary information that I have only come across in books. That’s why I want to hear more about that race from your own mouth. When you restored the holy sword in the past, you knew how to handle excellent metallurgy that was second to none of the other blacksmiths.”
Although it has now been returned to the royal family, it was none other than Eunhyeon who succeeded in restoring the holy sword Durandal, once an heirloom of the Duke of Armitas.
He received help from Anies and Eleanor for efficient work, but the incredible level of his tenacity, as he wielded a hammer non-stop for dozens of hours and hit the enormous divine power, is still strongly etched in Alex’s mind.
“Did you learn metallurgy from that dwarf race?”
“That’s right.”
Eunhyun simply affirmed the information she had nothing to hide.
Then, following Alex’s words, he briefly explained the race he knew, the dwarves.
“Earth fairies called dwarves are short and stubby, half as tall as a normal person, and are a race that lives underground by reclaiming the ground.”
“… Underground?”
“Okay. Underground.”
While elves have the tendency to be closed off from the outside in the magical field by receiving the blessing of the World Tree and setting up a barrier around the forest, the dwarves set up a physical barrier in the tunnel and build a physical barrier to block contact with the outside through the physical field. They have a tendency to cut themselves off.
“… Is that the reason why you disappeared from the ground?”
“Yes. And it hasn’t completely disappeared.”
“That… What do you mean?”
“It means that I am properly entering the secular world and making ties with humans and doing business. Unlike the elves who continued to cut ties with the world and continue their lives within the fence of the blessing of the World Tree.”
However, the reason why they are still invisible on the continent is because they are interacting with a specific place and it is strictly controlled so that the fact does not leak to the outside.
“… So you’re saying you know where that race of dwarves is?”
“Now I don’t know. I met them about 300 years ago.”
Shrugging her shoulders, YuRia retorted that Eunhyeon is a special being who lives forever, unlike her appearance.
“Then how are you going to find them?”
“I know someone who might know. So, I’m thinking of going there sooner or later.”
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After she arrived at the palace of Pernin, the capital of the kingdom of Pernias, the interior of the kingdom was in great trouble again.
The news of Prince Damian’s death once again created an uneasy atmosphere regarding the current vacant position as king, but the confusion was resolved by preparing and responding as planned.
Yuria, who was newly mentioned as the heir to the throne, naturally faced opposition from the court aristocrats, but it wasn’t that severe.
Although many believed that she was immature because she had not yet been properly educated as her king, they could not strongly oppose her as she had already solidified her support with the support of Lyod and Alex.
Just as Yuria, with the support of the two ducal families, was preparing for the coronation ceremony to formally announce her succession to the throne after resolving the internal affairs of the chaotic kingdom of Fernias, Eunhyeon was also preparing for her trip and was about to depart.
“If anything happens, call me right away.”
“Okay.”
“If there’s something you want to eat, I’ll tell you right away and I’ll get it somehow.”
“You don’t have to do that.”
“If you are sick or…”
“Ah! I’ll take care of it, so hurry up!”
Illyana glanced at Eun-hyeon, who continued to talk about her without thinking of her departure, as if it were annoying.
It seems to bother her that she can’t stand by her Illyana, who is still in the early stages of her pregnancy, and that she has to be away.
She understood with her reason what she had to do, but the fact that she was now going to be a father of a child was enough to dull her reason.
“I will take good care of your empty seat.”
Eleanor smiled bitterly and held Iliana’s hand, reassuring her Eunhyun.
As Alex took on the role of supporting her now due to Yuria’s preparations for her succession to the throne, Eleanor, who assisted in the management of her lackluster duchy, was unable to accompany her on her graceful work this time.
“And besides me, Erin is there too.”
“Hey… I wanted to go too.”
Erin, who was making a sad expression next to Eleanor, also couldn’t keep up with Eunhyun due to her personal circumstances.
This time, due to the incident that almost caused a big problem on her sailboat, the gumiho was thinking of teaching Erin in earnest, because there was a firm pressure from the gumiho to leave her behind.
“Let’s not be too sad. Erin. We should take care of Illyana-sama together.”
“That, it’s not that I hate it. Miho… I think he will scold me again…”
Although she really hated the education of the nine-tailed fox, she considered taking care of Illyana, who was currently pregnant, as something Erin had to do as well.
Illyana let out a sigh and looked at Erin, who was downcast, and she smiled bitterly once more, then turned her head to Eunhyun and Lily next to him.
“Lily. Well done come Don’t get hurt.”
“Yes. Madams. I will take good care of the master and return.”
Lily bowed her head and said her goodbyes to Illyana and Eleanor.
While Erin, Eleanor, and Eunhyeon were away for a long time for the funeral of the previous king, it was Lily who took care of Illyana’s condition.
“Think of it as a vacation. Thank you for caring about me.”
When her nerves were on edge as she worried about her first baby, Illyana expressed her sincere gratitude to Lily for learning so much about her future mother and taking care of her.
So, Illyana suggested that her Eun-hyeon accompany Lily on her vacation.
“Then I’ll go.”
“I’m coming.”
After greeting, the two left the house and ran into a party waiting in front of the gate that had been opened in advance.
“Are you all ready?”
“Yes. We were all waiting for the two of you to come out.”
Derkin smiled and replied to Eunhyun.
Accompanying them on this trip were Derkin and Alice, and their daughters, Eris and Alvin.
The destination was originally Derkin’s hometown, the elven village where his family had settled.
Alice, who healed her eyes and regained her eyesight, said that she wanted to engrave the village of the elves she lived in on her eyes, so Derkin listened to her wife and consulted her.
Eun-hyeon gladly accompanied Derkin’s family on this trip so that they could return home.
Let me point out one thing that was surprising.
“Didn’t you think you would be going too?”
It is said that Alvin was involved in their homecoming.
“I didn’t intend to accompany you either…”
Seeing the half-elf girl holding her hand tightly and smiling innocently at the thought of going to her home after a long time, Eunhyeon was able to roughly guess what had happened.
“Does Eris want Elvin to go with you?”
“Yes! I’m going to play with Elvin oppa at home! Also, I want to introduce Erwin oppa to other friends!”
“Whoops.”
“Kuhm!”
The two couples’ reactions to her daughter’s bright smile and words were different.
Alice stroked Eris’s head as if she was cute, but Derkin only added a hint of disapproval to her.
Alvin’s expression as he held Eris’s hand tight seemed complicated as if he was thinking about something about her.
I didn’t know what he was thinking, but Eun-hyeon and Lily just laughed it off and activated the gate.
Connected to the other side of the gate is a wooden house built on a tree that Eun-hyeon used with Iliana and Eleanor from time to time.
“Then, homecoming after a long time. Have a good time.”
“Thank you. Eunhyun.”
“Thank you.”
“Thank you!”
Eun-hyeon and Lily immediately separated from the Derkin family so that they could spend time with each other, leaving behind a family’s thanks.
The streets of the village were very bright and lively, as if all the damaged parts had been restored in the aftermath of the last battle with the ancient demon.
“Oh no!?”
Soon after, a member of the Elven Guard, the elven army that was patrolling, recognized Eunhyun’s face and made a surprised expression.
“Uh, what happened to my benefactor in our village… ?”
“I came to see Regina. Can you guide me?”
“Of course! It is an honor to serve you!”
The elven warrior of the elven guard readily accepted Eunhyun’s request.
Rather, he even took pride in guiding him to the egg site where the elven queen was.
Sensing the strength Eunhyeon and Illyana showed during the last battle with the ancient witches, the elves of the Elven Guard respected Eunhyeon and her party, who played a major role in protecting the World Tree and the elven forest from the threat of the ancient witches.
It was only natural to be treated like an elder, just below the Elf Queen.
Even though she was a stranger, a human being asked to meet the Elf Queen, who was in the highest position among elves, she didn’t mind it at all.
Rather, as if it were a matter of course, guiding the elf queen was also the top priority of her current queen, Regina.
“Please tell the queen that the benefactor has arrived.”
After checking the faces of Eunhyeon and Lily, who were followed by the Elven Guard guards in the audience room, they immediately entered the room.
The Elven Guard guard who informed Regina of Eun-hyeon’s visit came back and told Eun-hyeon about Regina’s words.
“He asks you to come in. Benefactor.”
“Isn’t that overdoing it?”
Eunhyun smiled bitterly at the extremely generous treatment and entered the interior with Lily under the guidance of the Elven Guard guards.
“Welcome. Teacher.”
As soon as Eun-hyeon arrived at her audience room, Regina confirmed his face and got up from her seat to welcome Eun-hyeon, who had visited after a long time.
“Long time no see.”
Then Regina shifted her gaze to her Lily, observing her and hardening her face slightly.
Regina, who can read the flow of her magical power through her more sensitive eyes than the other elves, immediately recognized Lily’s true identity.
“This…”
She could only explain that although she had come as Eun-hyeon’s companion, it was her instinctive act that Regina tried to take her hostile action as soon as she recognized Lily’s identity.
“Regina.”
Regina’s instinctive hostile attitude was calmed by her Eunhyeon’s voice.
“Calm down and look properly.”
“… Yes?”
“World Capital Lily did not refuse to come inside.”
It was like the fact that her world tree had already accepted her, her demon.
When she realized it, Regina, who twitched her eyebrows and showed agitation, once again observed her Lily’s condition.
She was even more agitated when she saw Lily’s body, which had the same clean and clear aura that she felt inside Eun-hyeon, rather than feeling dark and reluctant.
“Unbelievable… How… How could the devil keep such clean magic intact and neat…”
More than that, how could she not perish while holding on to this aura?
I had never seen or heard of such a demon before.
“Let me introduce you. She is my third wife.”
“Nice to see you. Queen. My name is Lily, the master’s handmaid.”
At Lily’s self-introduction, who called herself lowly, Regina said nothing and put on a bewildered expression.
As much as she had been extremely nervous as she had been on her guard up until now, she was very dejected, perhaps because of her reaction to him.
“…”
Regina had already heard that Eunhyun had several wives after Illyana and Eleanor.
But among them, the companion is a demon with divine energy.
“Teacher is really… You are amazing.”
Normally, she would have heard a mixture of admiration and admiration for his greatness, but now Regina’s words were incredulous and had a mixed meaning of absurdity.
