Now that I think about it, this feels similar to a glass bead. What I didn’t recognize at first was that it was a bead that was neither round nor clean, just melted.
“Well, since I’m just going to throw it and hit it, it doesn’t matter if it’s crude.”
After a moment of awkwardness, Siris quietly asked a question.
“Are you saying there is enough firewood to melt the sand in a place like this?”
After the fight, I felt awkward and avoided talking to him, but it still bothered me that I continued to ignore Reppenhardt. Once I got the word out, I felt a lot more at ease. Repenhardt also responded with a more relaxed expression.
“He must have used elemental magic.”
Usually, what elves are most proficient in is wind elemental magic, followed by water elemental magic. However, the Danheim clan, who have lived in a dry remote area for hundreds of years, despite being high elves, were most skilled in fire elemental arts, perhaps due to the heat of the desert.
“I don’t have the World Tree, so I can’t materialize the spirits enough to use them in battle, but… … .”
Repenhardt continued by explaining that it would be possible to gradually increase the firepower over time after materializing the fire spirit, but it would not be enough to instantly produce high firepower.
“If that were possible, wouldn’t they all have a fireball in their hand? And he wouldn’t have been harmed by slave hunters like that.”
Siris nodded. It dawned on me that this seemingly ignorant young man was much more knowledgeable than I thought. How could she even know this much about her own clan?
Siris seemed excited as a light of admiration appeared in her eyes, and she started talking about things that Repenhardt had not even asked.
“That’s why your clan has dark skin. In fact, no matter how dark the sun in a remote area has been, if you have been away for nearly 50 years like you, it is normal for your skin to return to its original color. What’s not true is that the Danheim clan, who have lived here for hundreds of years, have already become quite assimilated with the power of the fire spirit, so their skin color itself is fixed. “It means that you, who inherited that blood, have also assimilated with the spirit power of fire.”
Siris frowned. She is also knowledgeable to a degree. At this point, I can’t help but wonder about her.
“… … “You couldn’t have heard that story from Master, right?”
Even if it’s a ruin, it’s still strange that I know so much about elves. Well, if you think about it, the strange thing started when we first met. The knowledge about this race in general is so rich that it’s strange. He spoke both Orcish and Dwarven languages naturally, and is now even fluent in Elvish. Isn’t this knowledge completely unrelated to ruin exploration?
Then Reppenhardt made an expression of regret.
“Oh, that’s… … .”
Wow, I started talking too much because I was so excited to have Siris talk to me.
“Wow, my teacher’s friend is very knowledgeable about elves and dwarves… … I also picked up this and that over my shoulder… … .”
Reppenhardt stutters and gives a reason as if it were an excuse. Siris’ eyes lit up.
“Then how did you know my name?”
“huh?”
“Serendi el Arelpiana. “It’s my elf name.”
“uh?”
At that moment, Repenhardt’s complexion turned pale. Now, he realized what mistake he had made.
Siris continues to stare at Reppenhardt with sharp eyes. Repenhardt sweat poured down his back. If nothing else, this was a really big mistake. There is absolutely no excuse!
“Uhm… … .”
Groaning, Reppenhardt secretly avoided Siris’ distrustful gaze. Well, she had been feeling for a long time that Siris had always had her doubts about him. If this situation continues to increase in the future, it will increase, not decrease. To be honest, hiding it is also reaching its limits.
‘But how should I say it?’
I guess I’ll have to go back to Grand Forge and ask Marceline for some advice on this matter. With that decision in mind, Repenhardt secretly comforted Siris.
“I’ll explain it properly later. “No matter how bad this situation is, isn’t it?”
Certainly, even now, the elves are staring at them with a complex mixture of life and doubt. Not when we are having a leisurely conversation. Nodding her head, Siris turned her gaze back to the canyon.
‘Well then, let me first let you know that there is no hostility… … .’
Reppenhardt stepped forward with his hands raised.
“Elves!”
Buzz buzz buzz buzz!
Just like at Grand Forge, this time too, the glass bullets started flying first. Of course, there was no way that Reppenhardt, who could easily bounce off an iron arrowhead, would be defeated by this.
Thump! Tudung!
The elves began to panic as they saw all the glass bullets fired from the sling bounce off.
Reppenhardt cleared his throat for a moment, then raised his voice and shouted.
“Descendants of the Great Spirit, although I am a human, I am not your enemy! As someone who knows the history of the elves, I hope for an example of friendship!”
It was a distinct Elvish language. The elves looked at Relhard in confusion.
“W-what is it?”
“Elder Relhad?”
Relhard also looked extremely embarrassed. The correct elven language was Elf Aguni, and that horse was very well versed in elven manners. How can someone who is obviously human speak of manners that even elves have almost lost due to living in remote areas?
‘… … ‘Isn’t it an enemy?’
He looked confused and looked at Shaylene and the two children on the camel. What can reasonably be inferred from this scene is that they saved the family and brought them here. If the other person were not human, there would be no need to be suspicious.
Relhad raised his right hand. Then the elves all lifted the slings they were aiming at. When the attack stopped, Reppenhardt laughed softly. It was a smile full of goodwill that did not feel hostile at all. Reacting to that emotion, Relhad became even more confused.
‘First of all, it seems clear that the other person had goodwill… … .’
However, we cannot ignore the possibility that it is a trap. Humans are indeed creatures of excellent acting, and are an amazing species that can stab people in the back while smiling calmly on the outside. First of all, the attack was stopped, but that doesn’t mean you can’t blindly trust the opponent.
Relhard shouted.
“What you say sounds reasonable! But there is not enough evidence to believe you!”
‘Well, I guess so.’
Reppenhardt nodded as if he knew that would happen. Since only dwarves can hear the truth, they were able to gain trust right away with just a few words. But elves are different.
But Reppenhardt already knew how to gain the elves’ trust. Even in my past life, this was the situation when I first met them.
“I completely understand! So now I will show you the basis!”
After shouting in Elvish, Lepehardt suddenly bent his knees slightly. And he raised the aura of his entire body.
Grumble!
The golden aura rises like flames. They are already sensitive to energy. Everyone was startled by the sudden burst of intense energy of destruction and went back to being on alert.
“Ugh?”
“Huh!”
In that state, Reppenhardt suddenly looked up at the sky. And then he delivered a powerful blow into the air.
“Calamity Horn!”
A dazzling golden light rose through the desert sky. The pillar of light pushed through the atmosphere and scattered enormous energy in all directions. The air rumbled and ripples spread out, leaving clear traces on the sand.
Whoops!
With a thunderous roar, a pillar of light pierced the desert sky. The expressions of the elves completely changed due to the truly tremendous power. Relhard muttered in astonishment.
“… … Auror user?”
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The opponent was an Auror! He is a chosen superhuman among superhumans, and possesses tremendous strength that rivals an army in his short stature! Moreover, it seems clear that even if the entire Danheim clan attacked with that incredible energy, they wouldn’t be able to inflict even a single wound!
Rumbling!
The Calamity Horn pierced the air and disappeared with a roar. Leffenhardt withdrew his fist again. Siris, who was standing next to her, became thoughtful and asked a question.
“W-what are you doing!”
No matter how you look at it, isn’t this just arguing? How dare you suddenly show force when a peaceful approach is not enough! Repenhardt grinned at Siris’ criticism. She was filled with pride as she continued to look at her fellow countrymen.
“Well, humans would naturally take this as a threat… … .”
As expected, Siris seems to have lived among humans for too long. I see that you have a way of thinking that is not typical of an ‘elf’.
Reppenhardt gently pointed at the elves. Siris inadvertently looked away. And he was embarrassed. The elves, who had been so hostile, were all looking at them with faces full of kindness.
“… … “Huh?”
Relhad put his sword in his belt and shouted in a bright voice.
“If you’re as strong as you, there’s no need to sell traps! “I see that you have truly been gracious!”
“Elves think rationally?”
Reppenhardt shrugged his shoulders as if to look at that. In his original past life, he appealed his existence by demonstrating powerful magic, but even if he showed his abilities as an Auror, the result would not change at all.
Siris muttered as if he didn’t understand.
“No, even so, believing it like this… … .”
Even if Repenhardt has Auror abilities and is strong enough to deal with the entire Danheim clan, it cannot be said that there is absolutely no need to sell traps. Aren’t the slave hunters powerless against the entire Danheim clan? What if Reppenhardt had planned to catch the elves off guard and prevent them from escaping, then secretly bring in his companions and surround them from all sides?
However, the elves seemed to have completely dispelled their suspicions about Reppenhardt, so they relaxed their defensive posture and came down the canyon to meet them. Siris shook his head.
“If you think rationally, shouldn’t you be asking more questions like this?”
Repenhardt whispered and answered her question.
“huh? “That’s not why I believed it.”
“then?”
“It’s a bit hard to say it with my own mouth, but I’m an Auror, right? “It’s also one of the strongest ones among them.”
“Yes.”
“But there’s no way you would come all the way to this remote area and do this troublesome work just to catch an elf and sell it, right? “If you are an Auror, there are many easier ways to make money.”
“ah?”
When I thought about it, it was like that. A man as strong as Reppenhardt would have no reason to come to this annoying desert just to catch some wild elves. If you have Auror abilities, you can be treated well wherever you go. Didn’t Lantas just live a good life patting his stomach even after committing such a terrible crime? Have you seen an Auror tearing up a slash-and-burn village?
At the very least, it is extremely unlikely that a great mage or an Auror would come to this remote area just for money and for no other reason. This was the reason that resolved their doubts about Reppenhardt, both in the past life and in the present life.
“Well, I see… … .”
Siris looked at her clan approaching with admiration. How could he have maintained such clear-headedness in such a short situation, and even in this urgent situation?
A proud feeling filled my heart. Even in this harsh life, the Danheim clan never lost their elf-like wisdom. It was still a proud clan. That fact makes me so happy that it’s somehow hard to bear… … .
“I am truly grateful for saving the children of our clan.”
Relhard came closer, placed his right hand on his shoulder and bowed his head. It was an elf’s manner of expressing sincere gratitude. Repenhardt responded, placing his left hand on his shoulder. It is an elven etiquette signifying humility.
“You’re welcome. There is someone else who really deserves my thanks.”
Repenhardt pointed at Siris.
“It was she who truly saved them.”
Relhard nodded and expressed his gratitude to Siris this time. Siris was embarrassed. She does not know the elf etiquette that Repenhardt knows. Eventually she shrugged her shoulders and waved her hands ‘like a human’.
“Oh, no. It was definitely Mr. Reppenhardt who killed most of them… … .”
Siris sighed inwardly as she responded. Humans also follow elf etiquette, so what kind of shameful situation is it that an elf himself behaves like this?
At that time, Relhad looked at Siris closely and continued speaking.
“But for some reason, the energy in that hair and skin feels familiar.”
Shaylene joined the conversation.
“It’s Serendi, Relhard.”
“huh?”
Shaylene continued speaking in a kind voice as she approached Siris’ side.
“I’m Serendi, the daughter of Arel and Fianna. “Do you remember?”
At that moment, Relhad’s eyes widened. As the head of a clan, he remembered all the clan members who had been born and died. The moment I heard his name, memories of his past clearly emerged from the back of my mind.
“Is this the child we lost on the day of the nightmare?”
The other elves also began to mutter and look at Siris. There was no elf who did not know about the terrible events that took place on the day of nightmares, when the Danheim clan was brought to the brink of destruction.
There was a commotion. Voices of surprise and joy, as well as voices thanking Eldia for the miracle of the return of the child who had been sold as a slave, fill the canyon.
Relhad shook his head.
“This is it, Won, not only have you regained the family you thought you lost, but your old family has also returned. You are truly our noble person. We can’t keep such a noble person standing in this position. Would you please come inside? “It’s shabby, but there’s at least a place to stretch your legs.”
“I feel honored.”
Reppenhardt nodded politely at Relhard’s invitation. Accompanied by Reppenhardt and his party, the elves began to move one by one through the canyon.
3
That evening, the elves returned to their village, Deryu Elde. Repenhardt and Siris left the canyon and followed them. After arriving at the village, the Danheim clan performed a ritual. It was a ceremony to thank the goddess, Eldia, for safely overcoming another tribulation.
A large flame using fire elemental magic burns on the desert sand without any firewood. A beautiful elf woman sings a song around the fire.
