Episode 208 I’m a real pacifist. (1)
No matter how strong Kaor was, there was nothing he could do when powerful people like Giselle, Belinda, and Gillian stepped on him at the same time.
Alpoy also cast strengthening spells on people from time to time.
“Ah! Stop! If you stop now, I’ll spare your life! Just stop for a moment! Ugh!”
It was no use shouting out loud, because no one wanted to miss this opportunity.
Kaor, who had been trampled for a long time, eventually lost consciousness and was carried away. Fiote did not treat her until the end.
Most of the elves looked worldly and annoyed, but some stopped what they were doing and quietly watched the chaos before cheering.
“What? This place is pretty hot.”
“Oh, I’m a little excited. We play really well together.”
“Is that the lord? His face is fine, but his temper seems a bit dirty. Maybe that’s romantic in its own way?”
They laughed amongst themselves a few times and then did all sorts of things.
Those who threw up the alcohol they drank or just smoked cigarettes were better off.
A male elf looked at Belinda, winked, and bit his lower lip hard. He couldn’t feel this way.
The other male elf licked his lips at Alfoy. Alfoy, who was secretly ignorant of the ways of the world, blinked without knowing what that meant.
Jiselle, who couldn’t stand to watch anymore, stepped forward and shouted.
“Everyone, pay attention!”
The elves stopped what they were doing and all looked at Giselle.
Jiselle, who had been thinking for a moment, asked.
“Is there anyone here who knows how to use spirits?”
Then, the elves who had been blankly looking at each other suddenly started laughing and holding their stomachs.
“Spirit? What is that? Is it something you eat?”
“Our ancestors knew how to write, but we don’t know that. Spirit slaves? That’s too romantic.”
“I know more about energy than spirits!”
They started laughing and making a fuss among themselves again, talking nonsense. Everyone was so shocked that they didn’t even think about being rude or anything.
Jiselle had no choice but to touch her forehead.
‘What is this… … . Why are all the elves like this… … . What on earth did that slave trader bring… … .’
In the midst of the overall chaos, Claude looked at Giselle with a sad face.
“My lord… … These guys are completely useless. Why don’t you just sell them back? They’re too inefficient to be used as laborers or soldiers. They’re so expensive that you can’t kill them or injure their bodies, right? It’s a waste of money.”
Belinda nodded in agreement from the side.
“This time, it doesn’t seem real. They’re so different from the elves I’ve heard about.”
This time, even Jiselle had nothing to say. She really had no idea that it would become this much of a mess.
He looked up at the sky for a moment and exhaled deeply.
‘Wow, this is crazy! The elves I met in my past life were never like this!’
They were all noble and elegant guardians of nature and friends of the spirits. They were trustworthy and excellent warriors who stood together against the chaos that swept over the continent.
‘I was prepared for things to be different after being a slave among humans for so long… … but this is so unexpected?’
Since they were a noble and proud race, they tried to persuade them in a different way than the dwarves. But this was not the stage for persuasion or anything like that.
The condition was so serious that it was too serious. Just a moment ago, I suspected that they had brought in some sick elves, and it was exactly right.
If I had to point out something wrong, it would be that it seems like it’s mentally rather than physically that’s hurting.
‘This slaver really scammed me? Is that why he ran away so quickly? He dared to scam me, the mercenary king? Should I catch him and kill him right now?’
Galvarik and the dwarves who came to see it late also laughed out loud at the sight.
“Poohahaha! Looking at this, it seems like the lord really didn’t know anything and bought the elf slaves! Even if you’re a genius, there’s nothing you can do about what you don’t know!”
When Giselle glared at him with her fist clenched, Galvarik waved his hand in confusion.
“No, no. People don’t know better, that’s why most elf slaves are like that!”
“what?”
“To be exact, that’s what elves who have lived for a long time are like. Even if they live with humans, they have nothing to do but play. In short, you can say that they have been tainted by humans for a long time.”
“Are elves who don’t live long different?”
“Nobles will never sell elves who are ignorant of the ways of the world and obedient. You can assume that all elves being traded are in slightly worse condition. They are in a slightly different position from us.”
Even though the dwarves were reduced to slavery, they did not lose much of their racial identity, because humans still needed their skills and techniques.
But elves who left the forest were of little use except for their beauty. Eventually, elf slaves began to be treated as little more than decorations, living dolls.
Since their lifespan is long and they don’t have many children, they can’t easily increase their number. And because the price is so high, they can’t do it recklessly.
So, elves that are in relatively good condition do not come to the market, and only elves that are difficult to control are sold.
The dwarves were well aware of this situation, as they were also high-class slaves.
‘Damn, I didn’t know that much. I didn’t pay attention, so I didn’t look into it in detail. Anyway, you’re saying the slave trader didn’t cheat?’
Elf slaves are rare in number and expensive, so trading them is rare. In addition, nobles hustle and bustle, so it is difficult to even see them by chance.
I understood why things were like that, but I couldn’t let things continue to be a mess.
‘Okay, just do as planned. Let’s talk nicely for now and get their cooperation.’
Giselle sighed a few times and looked at the elves again and asked.
“It seems like you guys have become quite friendly since you came here, seeing you all having fun together. Who is the leader?”
At those words, all the elves looked at the male elf who seemed to have all the weariness in the world.
The elf, feeling that everyone was looking at him, shook his head as if he was annoyed and stepped forward.
Indeed, his elven appearance was a work of art. The people of Fenris were all astonished by his tall stature, slender figure, and chiseled face.
He spoke haughtily, shaking his head as if such a reaction were natural.
“This is Ascon. For now, I guess I’m the representative… ….”
Elves have a culture where when they gather, the eldest member is the representative. This isn’t always the case, but it’s usually the case.
Since they weren’t very close with each other, Ascon, the oldest, was forced to become the representative.
Jiselle looked at him and said dryly.
“From now on, you will be the representative of the elves for a while, so that everyone can adapt well to the territory… … .”
“You don’t like it?”
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“what?”
“Oh, I don’t like being a representative. I don’t like doing things like that. Do I really have to do that at my age? My bones are aching these days.”
“… … .”
Jiselle was speechless at Ascon’s words, which were full of such annoyance.
If it weren’t for their pointy ears, no one would have thought they were elves. They were no different from humans who had been through a lot.
‘This kind of neglect… … It’s been a while.’
Ascon looked at Jiselle, who had a blank expression, and smiled with contempt.
‘Why? Did you expect that the slaves you bought with a lot of money would listen well? How pathetic.’
It’s obvious even without looking. Seeing as he bought so many elf slaves, it was obvious that he would show off his expensive slaves and give them as gifts to his subordinates and the nobles around him. Elf slaves were the best gift.
‘Is it because I’m young? I’m so desperate to show off my money.’
Having lived in the human world for a long time, he did not hide his blatant laughter.
“Your Majesty, you are still young and seem to be ignorant of the ways of the world, so let me give you some advice.”
“… … Any advice?”
“We are difficult to handle as you wish, my lord. We are a race with noble character and pride. I guess you bought us without knowing that.”
Jiselle looked around at the elves with a bewildered expression. Are those the actions that show lofty dignity and pride?
But whether or not, Ascon was busy saying what he wanted to say.
“Well, it seems like you have a lot of money, so let’s get along well. If you don’t get on my nerves, I’ll have fun with you from now on. And please stop talking about being the CEO and all that.”
Even Jisel’s aides began to frown at Ascon’s arrogant attitude.
At first, I was dumbfounded and just sat there. Even for a high-ranking slave, it was too rude.
The knight who had stepped forward when the dwarf first came and vomited blood glanced at him and stepped forward. It was to make up for that mistake.
“You bastard! How dare you, a slave, speak like that to your lord… … . Hah, cough!”
As Jiselle looked at him with bewildered eyes, the knight coughed repeatedly and made excuses.
“Cough! I suddenly spoke and heard a groan… … . Cough! Cough!”
“… … Just go in.”
“……sorry.”
As the knight stepped back, Giselle looked up at the sky again.
‘Why do all these weird people hang out around me? Surely it’s not because I’m weird? I’m normal.’
He sighed deeply at the reality he did not want to acknowledge. He had to put off self-reflection for now and finish his conversation with the elves.
“I have no intention of simply enslaving you. If you cooperate with me fully for ten years, I will release you as free people and create an autonomous region for the elves. If you wish, I will even create a forest for you.”
The conditions were the same as those of the dwarves. Giselle had no intention of using them as slaves.
There will come a time of chaos in the future when differences in social status will no longer matter. At that time, everyone will have to work together to survive.
However, the elves, including Ascon, laughed at Jiselle’s words.
“Is it because you’re really young? You don’t know much about the world. Do you think that’s possible?”
“Who lives in the forest these days? What fun is there in living there? Our ancestors did, but it was a total loss.”
“Wow, our lord is so romantic. Emancipating slaves? Isn’t that so romantic?”
“You want me to cooperate? How much fun do you want me to have? I told you that our bones are not in good shape because we are old.”
It was no different from the initial reaction of the dwarves. They also did not believe that Giselle would do as she had promised.
Belinda and Gillian were about to step forward as the elves kept crossing the line, but Giselle shook her head and stopped them.
‘You’re from a different race and you’ve probably had a hard time, so let’s understand. I’m not a racist. I’m so considerate.’
Jiselle, who had held back for a moment, continued speaking kindly.
“It doesn’t matter whether you believe it or not. It’s like the reward I give you. You’ll see when you get there.”
“Yes, yes, I understand. You can figure that out later. Okay, then please choose a new representative. That’s all for me.”
Ascon just turned around. It was a gesture that said he was tired and didn’t want to talk anymore.
‘This kid… … ?’
Jiselle clenched her teeth again with a smile on her face. Just like the dwarves, she also needed active cooperation from the elves.
“You are the representative. It also means respecting elven culture.”
“Oh, you’re not being polite. You know that I won’t do it. Don’t respect me.”
Ascon finished saying those words and fell to the floor.
Belinda and Gillian’s eyes grew fierce. As the mood worsened, everyone around them began to tense up.
Of course, the elves laughed at the sight.
‘What? Hit me? How can you do that when our ransom is so low?’
‘Do you think we’ve been hit once or twice?’
‘Oh, I’m dying because we always have to fight every time we come to a new place. We should just have fun together, but it always ends up like this.’
In that atmosphere, Jiselle looked down at Ascon who was lying down and said.
“Get up and lead the elves. First, pack up your things in the quarters and wait for them.”
“You don’t like it? It’s annoying? Or I’ll just go to jail. That’ll be better for both of us. It’s okay if I get released after the lord dies.”
Ascon answered while lying down and laughing. Jiselle also forced a smile and continued speaking.
“Would you just stand up? I don’t really like to be oppressed by force. I’m not a racist, and I’m a non-violent pacifist.”
“Ha, you’re really being too much for an older person. Don’t you have any respect for elders here? Well, I like the fact that the new owner has that kind of belief. Did you pass the first round?”
“Yeah, I’m kind of nice.”
Ascon slowly got up and looked at Jiselle. He had a mean expression on his face as if he didn’t like it.
“I told you I’m not going to represent you. It’s annoying, so let someone else do it.”
“Can’t we just get along? I’m a real pacifist, but you don’t seem to understand.”
A glimmer of life began to bloom on Giselle’s smiling face.
