Chapter 244: Welcome

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My feet swayed a lot. The high elves around me were surprised.

Libra didn’t take his eyes off me even in such a situation.

[Sail away.]

[To Gallia?]

[It’s the moment everyone has been waiting for. Now, how about I take a special seat and watch it.]

After saying that, he turned his back to me and started walking toward the grand staircase behind him. However, as if he remembered something, he stopped.

[Ah, that’s right. Roxy has been very stable since you came here. So as a thank you, let’s arrange for you to meet her anytime.]

[Libra…]

[You are welcome. I will guarantee your freedom in this magical city of Runbach. Of course, the same goes for the elf next to you.]

As if Libra had finished his business, he disappeared at the end of the grand staircase.

I tried to follow him, but my path was blocked by high elf soldiers.

[Beyond here is a sanctuary. Don’t forget that it’s a miracle that someone like you can even be here.]

[The Prophet has nothing more to say to you. Back off.]

When I looked at Cecilia, she seemed frightened. The high elves’ attitude is intimidating and doesn’t make me feel very good. Moreover, their sharp eyes were constantly looking down on Cecilia.

It’s been a long journey so far. I think we should let her rest, even if it’s just for a little while.

I called out to Autumn, the soldier commander.

[I got permission to stay. Let us stay in this city for a while.]

[I understand. I’ll let my subordinate guide you around.]

When I followed Autumn out of the room where Roxy was, a high elf man was waiting for me. Judging by his behavior, he clearly looked like a new soldier.

Autumn gave him instructions in a stern tone as he was nervous.

[Roy, please guide them.]

[Yes. Brother!]

[Stop referring to me as brother. Understood?]

[Yes, commander! Understood]

Autumn, looking at his younger brother who was hurriedly saluting, took a deep breath.

Then, as he was about to say something, he noticed the way we were looking at him and swallowed back his words. He spoke to me after clearing his throat.

[He will guide you to your accommodation. If you have any questions, he will take care of them.]

[Can I meet with Libra?]

[That is not up to you to decide.]

Autumn dismissed my words and turned to Roy again.

[I leave the rest to you.]

[Yes, commander!]

Autumn left the temple with the soldiers in tow.

Cecilia and I, who were left behind, looked at Roy. After rolling his eyes, he scratched the tips of his long, pointed ears with his fingertips.

Then he said to us with a friendly smile.

[Then, please come with me. I have already made arrangements for accommodation.]

[You don’t feel disgusted when seeing us?]

[It’s a mission.]

Compared to other high elves, Roy doesn’t seem to bear any hatred toward us.

It didn’t seem like he had time to worry about anything else because he was so focused on getting things done.

[Hurry up. You’ll be late for your scheduled time.]

[Alright, let’s go Cecilia.]

[Ah, yes.]

She followed us after sending one last look at the temple. It was a structure that had never been seen in the holy city where she lived. Perhaps this too was lost in the holy city in the past.

Roy walked ahead towards the parked carriage. Apparently, it had been prepared in advance.

The coachman was also a high elf. When Roy pointed at us, the coachman narrowed his eyes and bit his lip in an unfriendly way. In particular, when Cecilia got into the carriage, the coachman clearly showed his disapproval on his face.

The door of the carriage was closed, and after a while the wheels began to creak on the cobblestones.

I couldn’t say that the ride was very comfortable. The high elf townscape resembled an elven town in some way. It’s gorgeous and has a very formal feel to it.

The difference is that high elf women don’t seem to like getting sunburned, so they walk around with parasols. Also, people who appear to be of high status bring their servants with them as if to show off.

Cecilia must have thought of something when she saw this.

[Roy-san. May I ask you something?]

[As long as it’s within my capacity.]

[Do high elves have a class system?]

[Yes. Our status is determined by our bloodline. Fortunately, I was born into the Dahrendorf family. I have the freedom to choose my profession, but…]

Roy said that, but his tone weakened.

Is there something he is dissatisfied with?

[From the way you say it, it sounds like you didn’t want to be a soldier.]

[When there was peace, we were free. Now it’s different.]

I heard from Libra that the Great Wall was in danger of collapsing.

Moreover, the high elves are said to be aiming to take back the sacred land. This is probably the time when they want as many soldiers as possible.

Cecilia also seemed interested in Roy’s story.

[You weren’t originally a soldier, were you?]

[Yes, I was a researcher of spirits. As a result of that, I was drafted into the military because I was skilled in spirit arts.]

I understand why he didn’t look like a soldier.

Anyway, he’s a spirit researcher… He might know something about the Great Wall where Roxy is trapped.

[I would like you to tell me about the relationship between the Great Wall and spirits. Why do you need a spirit to enter it?]

[I’m sorry, but I can’t tell that to a human.]

[Even if I ask as a favor?]

[Yes, the Great Wall is an important protector. Especially now that war with humans is near.]

Cecilia also doesn’t know why spirits are needed to enter and exit the Great Wall. Even though it was used as a matter of course, it was information that was lost to the elves.

[I guess we don’t know more about elves than I thought. With things like that, it might be difficult to survive here.]

[I have no intention of staying here.]

[Yes, I think that’s good too. I heard that the Holy City where the elves live has been lost, but this is not your hometown. If I were in the opposite position, it would be the same.]

It seemed like he was saying that high elves and elves cannot coexist.

Even though they looked so similar, they seemed so far apart.

Roy then advised Cecilia.

[From the coachman’s reaction earlier, you can see that the high elves are not happy with the elves. Even within the high elves, there is a strict class system in place. There is no time for the elves to get involved.]

[I can tell by the way they look at me…]

[Please be careful.]

This is the kind of relationship that exists between people who are not enemies.

I didn’t even need to ask Roy how difficult the situation was for me as a human.

Just as I was wondering if I couldn’t stay for long,

[As for Fate-san, you are alright for the time being.]

Unexpected words came from Roy’s mouth.

[There is no one in the Magic Capital who knows humans better than Prophet-sama. Everyone is equally afraid of the mysterious human race. The coachman didn’t even dare to look at you.]

Looking back, the coachman was looking at Cecilia. But he didn’t see me at all.

Was that because he was scared…? At that moment, the carriage shook violently.

[Also, I can feel the power of darkness through the spirits. Fate-san has given me a deep, cold impression of darkness. That darkness is writhing in an attempt to absorb me. I can still feel the fear of the spirits.]

[Is that why you were assigned to be our caretaker?]

[The best person to be by your side is someone who is skilled in spirit arts.]

I wonder if I’m emitting some kind of evil energy like Roy said.

When I was in the elf town, I wasn’t told anything like that. I turned to face Cecilia who was sitting next to me.

[I wouldn’t know.]

She twisted her head, looking like she didn’t understand.

When Roy saw that, he chuckled.

[That’s because Cecilia-san is still immature in spirit arts.]

[But, I’ve been communing with the spirits for about 200 years]

[It’s only been 200 years…I guess that can’t be helped.]

Cecilia and I looked at each other. He said that 200 years is not a very long time.

I wonder how old Roy is…

Before I could ask more questions, the carriage stopped in front of a seven-story inn. The building is made of pale red brick and has a historical atmosphere. It was probably the oldest building compared to the other buildings.

Even so, you can clearly see from the exterior that the facilities are well maintained. The high elves coming in and out of the inn were much better dressed than the ones I had seen when I came in the carriage. Apparently, the inn they provided us with is the best in this city.

[Now, please come inside. Regardless of your race, you are a guest of the Prophet. We will give you the warmest welcome.]

Roy said as he bowed deeply to us as we got off the carriage.

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