Roussien, Princess of the Elves

What's going on?　Grandmother!　There seems to be something different about you than usual?

　I questioned Grandmother Tathania, the Elven Queen.
　When I returned to the elven city of Arceidia, I took Kouki with me to the Palace of Sisyphus to meet my grandmother.
　The Palace of Sissias is the center of Arceidia, and my grandmother is always there.
　She seems happy to see me when I come and often shares tea with me, as if she is not busy.
　The Elven City is always calm and my grandmother complains about how boring it is every day.
　But today was different.
　The grandmother in her office was very busy.
　My grandmother looked a little tired. Before I left the forest, she was the same as usual.
　I've never seen the grandmother like this before.

''Lucien, the forest is in trouble now.　The forest is in trouble right now. ...... You know about Ferion, don't you?　This is the year that that seal will be weakened. It's because of this that the Fang people are so noisy.

　I know what my grandmother says about Wesen Fellion.
　He's the evil god that ran rampant before I was born.
　But now he's sealed, and I've heard that his seal gets weaker every seven years.
　In the years when the seal is weakened, the werewolves (wolfmen) and werewolves (werewolves), who are Ferion's subordinates, become violent, so they get a little busier.
　However, even though they are busy, the fairy knights are excellent. They have nothing to fear from the fang people.
　The fang people are strong in melee combat, but they do not have the means to attack from a distance. We are good at magic and bowing, and if we can disrupt them, we can win.
　This is the same as it always has been. I don't think my grandmother would be as tired as this.

''It's true that this is the year that Ferion's seal will weaken. But I think that has always been the case. What's going on?

　The grandmother lets out a sigh.

'That's it, Lucien. This time we have a bit of a problem. They seem to have joined forces with the western snakes. The Lamia sorcerers are getting into these woods.
'Lamia?　Are you strong?

　I've heard that the Lamia are a race of only snake women with a lower body.
　I know of them, but I don't know how strong they are.

''They're a pretty strong opponent, Lucien. It's not as strong as us High Elves (Alseid), but it will be difficult for the Wood Elves (Dryads) to deal with it. Besides, their detection ability is excellent, so their surprise attacks won't work. Also, they seem to be bringing filthy orcs with them. I haven't seen a situation this difficult in a thousand years.
'Shit, is that so?　I can't believe we're in such a difficult situation!　What do the heavenly beings say?
'Of course. The people in the heavens are also moving. Apparently, the evil gods are also coming. It is certain that they brought the snake women with them. The evil gods will be dealt with by the people in the heavens. We have to protect the forest from their agents. Good, Lucien.
'Yes. Grandmother: ......

　We elves have been entrusted by the people in heaven to manage the forest.
　We must take care of it as best we can, says Grandmother.

'Well, Lucien,' she said, 'it's not so bad now that you've come back. I'm sorry to come back and be so bad, but could you go to Arberon's place?　Because you're supposed to be in Kutar now.
'What, Arvelon?　To the Dwarf King (Lord)?　Why?

　I wonder.
　The dwarves live in Kutar, at the foot of the noble Mount Elios.
　They interact with each other in passing, but they have no deep association with each other.
　Averon, the so-called King of the Dwarves, is usually in the northwest, in the land of Kauf.
　But it seems that he's in the citadel of Kutar at the foot of Elyos, probably because of the hard times right now.


'Well, we've been sent by the heavens to work with the dwarves to deal with the serpents and wolves, and I don't know how useful they will be.
　I don't know how useful they will be, but those are the words of the higher-ups. We will cooperate with the dwarves. So, for now, we need you to go to the messenger.
Me?　Are there no others?

　To be honest, I don't want to go to the dwarves.
　After all, they are muddy.
　It's a far cry from the glamorous fairy knights (elfin knights). So they're not someone I want to hang out with too much.
　I want someone else to go.

'No. "No, I have someone else on other business. So I want you to go. I will tell you what exactly to do later. And if you don't have someone in the right place as a messenger, those navel-gazers will be angry. You are the only one of my daughters and grandchildren who is available, Lucien.
Haha. ......

　There's nothing we can do about it after all this.
　We'll have to go. I make up my mind.

'By the way, Lucien. Who's the pretty girl over there?

　My grandmother looks around my waist.
　Kouki is there.
　Kouki is frightened. He doesn't seem to know why he is here.
　Well, it's no wonder that I woke up in the land of the elves.
　You'll get used to it.

"Hmmm, isn't she cute? His name is Kouki. I'm sure he'll make a fine fairy knight. What do you think?　Grandmother.

　I bring Kouki forward and introduce him to me by hugging him from behind.
　Kouki is blushing a little as I hug him. It's so cute.

"You've never looked at anyone before, and it's rare to see a girl you're seeing for the first time. Let me see, let me see it.

　The grandmother approaches her with interest and stares sullenly.
　Kouki looks a little awkward at being stared at.

''Huh, you sure are a pretty girl. But you seem a bit feeble. It's a bit of a stretch for a knight. I want to make her a knight, since you were the one who found her, but you have to obey the rules.

　Grandmother says ruefully.
　Not every boy can become a fairy knight. To become a fairy knight, he had to go through a certain ordeal.
　And the boy who cannot become a fairy knight cannot stay in this country. His memory must be wiped and he must be returned to human country.
　That is the rule.
　This was one of the rules set by those in heaven to prevent the elves from monopolizing the best human men.
　If all the excellent boys were made into fairy knights, the human nation would become weak.
　That's why they carefully select and make only a limited number of boys into fairy knights.

''No, grandmother!　Kouki will be a good knight!　There's no doubt about it!　That's right Kouki!

　I argue and look at Kouki.
　I look at Kouki and I know I'm doomed. I'm sure he'll be able to survive the ordeal.

'Well, Master Rouxien. It's true that I would like to be a knight myself ......, but that's not the case.

　Kouki replies with trepidation.
　He is certainly timid. But you'll get your confidence back in time.

Yes, you are motivated, but now is not the time to give it a try. But now is not the time to give them a test. 'Good, Lucien.'
Yes, I understand. Grandmother.

　I said that and bowed my head.





The black-haired wise man, Chiyuki.

　We proceeded deeper into the forest, through the path of the wind made by the spirits.

'There are elves around here, as I recall, Reno-san?'

　I ask Reno.
　'If Reno can talk to the spirits, he'll know what we're up against.

'Yes, I'm sure of it, Chiyuki-san. It's easy to understand, in a way, where the elves live.'

　Reno nodded and Shirone and Nao nodded as well.

''That's for sure. There's a hint of illusionary magic in the air.''
Yeah. It's pretty obvious.

　The elves cast an illusionary spell on their dwellings to keep unwanted people out.
　They are also caught by my magic detection.
　Perhaps there are elves in the vicinity.
　I can't necessarily break through just because I noticed the magic protection, but there's Nao, who has high detection skills, and Reno, who is good at illusion magic.
　They'll be able to find it soon.
　Soon, Nao and Lino will find a magical loophole and guide me through it.

''Well, we can proceed now.''

　That's when I took a step forward.

''Watch out, Chiyuki-san!''

　Suddenly, Silone draws his sword and stands in front of me.
　And the remnants of an arrow fall around Silone.
　That arrow looks familiar. It's an elven arrow.

''Nonsense!　You have shot down our arrows!
Who are you?

　A startled voice.
　I look and see more than one of them standing in front of us.
　They look like men, though they are all so beautiful that you might mistake them for women.
　The elves are only female. Which means they're not elves.
　Perhaps they are the fairy knights (elfin knights).
　It is said that elves kidnap predisposed human men and make them knights to protect themselves.
　In other words, some of them may have been forcibly kidnapped in the past.
　However, I don't feel sorry for them.
　It is more often than not envied by some of the men because they get to be by the side of a beautiful elven woman.

'Don't!　You are no match for us!

　Cyrone puts out his wings from his back and threatens them.
　The fairy knights are even more surprised to see it.
　Sirone's wings resemble the wings of an angel. It's no wonder they are surprised.
　Someone who seems to be the captain of the fairy knights who saw Sirone's wings restrains the others.

''Who do you think they are, I didn't expect them to be such pretty ladies, and wings like the angels. They don't seem to be part of the snakes, but who are they?''

　The captain of the fairy knights asks us.
　He's a beautiful man with long blue hair. We can see Reno's eyes shine.

''We are the squire of the brave Rage-sama, chosen by the goddess Reena-sama!　We have no intention of antagonizing you!

　I dare to mention the name of Raina.
　The elves are members of the gods of Elyos.
　Raina is the high ranking member of the elves. I hope this will let their guard down.

''Of Raina-sama!　How did you get here?　Or is it to help us?

　Sure enough, one of the fairy knights expresses surprise.
　But at the same time, he says something that bothers me.
　What does he mean by our help?

'Wait!　We are not listening to anything!　We should ask Her Majesty the Queen for help here!

　The captain of the fairy knights stops us.
　Then he bows to us.

''I'm sorry, ladies. Even though I didn't know it, I almost shot an arrow at you. I am deeply sorry. My name is Tamriel. I am a servant of the beautiful Queen Tatania.

　The fairy knight who called himself Tamriel bows his head gracefully.
　I can feel the appearance of a handsome man like this when he does it.

''No, don't worry about it. Tamriel-dono. You are the one who broke in without permission.
I would appreciate it if you would say so. I would like to take you to our city, Alseidia, at once, but this is a matter of urgency. You will wait for me at the Fort Carterhof. I will contact Her Majesty as soon as possible.

　Again, I say something that bothers me.
　Come to think of it, the green men (green men) also said that something strange is happening in the forest.
　Maybe they have something to do with it.
　We follow Tamriel.
　Tamriel explains that the Fort of Carthakhov is one of the forts protecting the perimeter of the elven city of Arceidia.
　And it seems that the forest is now at war with the snakes led by the evil gods.
　Apparently we sensed that we had entered the forest at a troublesome time.