Black haired wise man Chiyuki

　Arcadia, the city of dreams, is the land of the elves.
　The place exists as if it were hidden in the great sea of trees that spreads at the foot of Mount Elyos.
　There are several forts built around the perimeter of Arceidia, and they are protected by magical wards.
　One of them is the Carthaghov's Fort, and we'll head to Alseidia from there.
　Led by the fairy knight Tamriel, we proceed on a white stone road laid out in the forest in a chariot driven by a Kelluneian deer.
　The trees were dense until we passed the fort of Carthakhov, but the road leading to Alseidia was not so dense.
　There were many trees, but the view was good and the sky was clear.

''Chiyuki-san!　Look, look, look!　That's awesome!　The tree is glowing gold!　And it's so big!

　Reno calls out to me as he looks out the car window and sees a huge golden tree.
　I look out the window and see a huge tree ahead of me.
　The tree is shining gold and is as big as a mountain.
　It's the first time I've ever seen such a huge tree.

It's true. It's amazing.
Yeah. I've never seen a tree like that.

　Both Nao and Shirone shouted in amazement when they saw the golden tree.

That is the golden tree. It is the golden tree, the great tree that has stood tall since the beginning of time.

　Tamriel, who is piloting the stagecoach, explains.
　It seems that the Golden Tree has existed since the beginning of time when this world was born.
　At the foot of the tree lives the Golden Dragon King, the ally of the gods of Elyos, who protects the Golden Tree.
　It is said that the Elven City of Arcadia was built to take care of the Golden Tree and the God and Dragon King.
　After a while, you can see a huge gate.
　It is quite arabesque, or in other words, it is a magnificent structure with arabesque patterns.
　You can see the taste of the elves.
　This gate is probably the entrance to Arcadia.

''Wow!　It's so beautiful!

　Reno let out an exclamation.
　Once inside the gate, it was a different world.
　White porcelain buildings are lined up in the deep green trees.
　The white porcelain buildings are decorated with patterns using gold and silver and shine brightly.
　Beautiful elves are walking on the streets.
　There are flower gardens here and there and little elves (faeries) are flying around.
　The scene is just like a fairyland.

It's really beautiful: ......
That's pretty good: ......

　Not only Reno, but also me and Shirone and Nao are fascinated by the scene.

''This is our capital, Arcadia, ladies. Now I would like to continue to lead you to the Amber Palace where our Queen is located: ....... In the meantime, we will need your permission to see her. I'm sorry, but we would appreciate it if you could wait in another wing for a while.

　Tamriel says apologetically.
　Surely the deer car is on the road a little off the main road.
　There's no need to come up here and cause a scene. We can wait a bit.
　Eventually, we reach one of the mansions.
　It's a house of good taste with a beautiful spring in the garden.
　Perhaps it is a mansion where those who come from outside are asked to wait for a while.

'Huh?'

　It was when we were approaching the museum.
　I couldn't help but let out a cry.
　Because there was a rugged car parked in the pavilion that didn't look like an elf vehicle.

'What's that?　A hammer's crest?　Does that mean the dwarves are here?

　The hammer is the emblem of Heybos, the god of blacksmithing and treasure.
　And Heybos is the father of all dwarves and is revered by them.
　So it is very likely that the car belongs to the dwarves.

'It is as the Wise Lord guessed. That is the car of those who live in Kutar. They can handle non-living metal, but not living trees. They come sometimes to get crops from us. And I'm sorry to say, you'll have to wait with them.

　Tamriel says apologetically.
　The pavilion looks spacious, so I don't mind sharing a room.
　It's the same with Sirone, Reno and Nao.
　The deer car with us in it stops next to the dwarf car and someone comes out of the pavilion.
　It's a human child, about 10 years old.
　At first glance, it appears to be a girl, but considering the nature of elves, it must be a boy.
　Apparently, he is being made to work in this mansion.
　Perhaps Kouki would be like him if he were to stay in the land of the elves.

''Well, well, well, Tamriel-sama. Are you a guest?
'You're right, Hulas. I apologize for the short notice, but if the dwarves are the only ones here, as I recall, the top room should be available. Please show the ladies there.

　When Tamriel says this, the boy called Hulas looks troubled.
　What's going on?

'I'm sorry. 'I'm sorry, Master Tamriel. The room is currently being used by dwarves. We would appreciate another room, please.
'What!　That's ridiculous!　It is supposed to be the rule that dwarves are always to be ushered into the lowest-ranked rooms!　Why is that happening!　Get them evicted as soon as possible!

　Tamriel says so grimly.
　I've heard rumors that elves and dwarves don't get along well with each other.
　It's a troubling thing, even though they are all members of the same Elysian gods. Even if they don't get along with each other, they wouldn't be allowed to be in the lowest class room.
　Hulas makes a troubled face at Tamriel's words.

''No!　Lady Tamriel!　That room is for them to use!　I can't have you evicted!
What?

　Tamriel exclaimed.
　He couldn't believe what Hulas was saying.
　Hulas doesn't seem to take a step back.

'Hey, wait a minute,'

　Then, suddenly, Reno comes out of the room.
　Reno steps in front of Hulas and bends down to face him.

''Um?　What?

　I can feel Hulas's confusion.

'Hey, you. Look into Reno's eyes.

　That was the moment Reno said that, and Hulas's eyes turn into a state of scowl.

''Wait!　What are you doing?　Reno!

　I rush over to Hulas.
　Perhaps Reno has cast a mental spell on Hulas.
　What is he doing?

No, Chiyuki. She was under someone's mental control. I've broken it.

　Reno's explanation surprised everyone present.

'Spiritual control!　Are you saying that Hulas was under a spell!　No way a dwarf!　That's ridiculous!

　Tamriel shakes her head in disbelief.
　Dwarves are good at earthy magic and granting magic, but they're not supposed to be able to use spirit magic.

''What do you mean?　Could it be that something other than dwarves have gotten in?

　Syrone says uneasily.
　'Perhaps someone who thinks of good things for the elves has tricked the dwarves into thinking that they are intruding.

''No way!　Oh no!　In this Alseidia!　But I can't think of anything else: ....... Dwarves sometimes bring in catwomen as wives, but I'm sure they couldn't use spirit magic either: ......

　We look at each other.
　I have a bad feeling about this.
　It may not be the dwarves or their companions who are in this hall now.

Hey, shouldn't you go check on him?

　Everyone nodded at Nao's suggestion.
　It would be best to confirm who the visitors to this pavilion are.
　We proceed through the mansion with Tamriel in the lead.
　It's a spacious and tasteful interior.
　It doesn't look particularly vandalized.
　At the end of the hall, we come to a magnificent door.

This is the finest room in the house. May I?　I'll open it.

　We nodded and Tamriel opened the door, and we found ourselves in a banquet hall.
　There was a dwarf and a cat woman, and a few human women mixed in with the party.
　The beautiful boys were busy moving among them.
　The boys must be the ones working in this pavilion.

'Wow~. It looks like they're having fun. It's not just the dwarves, though. What's going on here?
"They are the wives of dwarves. Our princesses do not take kindly to them.

　Tamriel explains.
　'Our princesses are the elves, right?
　Well, it seems that elves look down on human daughters and cat people's daughters, so Tamriel and the others must treat them lower.
　He is basically a gentleman to the women, but he must be in trouble too.

''So that means that some of these women can use spirit magic.

　From the looks of it, the dwarves are real. It doesn't feel like someone or something has magically turned into a dwarf.
　I've been thinking about this for a while now.
　As I was thinking about this, one of the dwarves noticed us and came over to us.

'Oh, isn't that Tamriel?　I didn't expect to find such fine rooms in the house. I thought the elves were poor, as they were usually so shabby and cramped.

　The dwarf with the bottle swears under his boozy breath.

''You're Beregar, I'm sorry, but your treatment of the princesses has been ordered by them. I'm sorry, but you must leave this room immediately.
It's a little difficult to know if that girl will agree to the ......?　Who's the little girl behind you?　Not a bunch of evil elves, it seems?

　Beregirl looks at us.

They are the companions of the brave Lady Raige, who was recognized by Goddess Raina. They have come to this city for a reason.
What?　A brave fellow!　No, this is ....... It may not taste good.

　The last part of Beregar's words gets smaller.
　What could possibly be tasteless?
　As I was thinking about this, Shirone suddenly stepped forward.

''What?　What's the matter, Shirone?

　But Cyrone doesn't respond to my voice.
　She's looking straight at the back of the room.
　Caught in the act, I follow her gaze.
　In the middle of a large room, where a silver-haired girl is sitting on the most luxurious chair in the room.
　She is a ridiculously beautiful girl.
　She has black cat ears on her head, but I don't think she's a cat person.
　It is a decoration to see.
　The boys are waiting around the girl with silver hair.
　It's as if they are waiting for their master's orders.
　The girl was sitting on a large chair, lying down, like she was the master of the room.

'Hey!　I know that girl from somewhere!
'I sure do!　I've seen it before in the Republic of Ariadia!

　Reno and Nao sound surprised.
　Nao is right, I've met her too.
　A beautiful girl like that can't be mistaken for anything else. I met her in the Republic of Ariadia.
　Kuna, the silver witch.
　That should be her name.
　Why is she here?
　Cyrone starts walking and heads towards her.

Why?　I wonder if you're here?

　Cyrone asks in an angry tone.

'Sirone?'　That's our line. Why are you the ones who are here?　They're a total pain in the ass.

　The silver-haired girl looks at Syrone with a troublesome look.
　Syrone and the silver-haired girl glare at each other.
　They had a feeling that something serious was about to happen.