There was an angry Elfina's brother in front of the jail.

''...How dare you?''

'I don't know what you're talking about,'

Absolutely.

Setia says, peeking out of my robe. Since then we've flirted a lot, and to top it all off, I've heaped verbal abuse on the food we've been served.

For the sake of honor, let's just say that what we were served as food was a root of something that hadn't even been peeled and rinsed. I can't authenticate it, so its identity is a mystery, but I think it's fair to blurt this out.

Then I called up the elf cook and preached to him, and this is what happened.

'I'm sorry... I'm sorry for wasting the ingredients... I'm sorry it took me two minutes to peel the skin... I can't peel a millimeter... I'm sorry... I'm already a cook. I quit.

By the way, Aeon and her friends can't do it either, but Aeon and her friends aren't cooks, so they're safe.

''Don't get cocky... it's only a human summoner look.

Hey, Setia, let's get out of here.

I understand.

I stand up as Setia steps out of her robe.

'I'm here as a guest. Are you the one who knows your place?

I know. I'm a member of the council of elves. You know what this means, don't you?

So you're saying you called us in to set us up from the start.

Yeah, right. But can you kill me?

Of course I could kill it.

'I'm telling you, if that's the magic sword you're looking for, I didn't bring it with me.

Elfina's brother stops.

'Huh?　Did you expect me to bring it?　You attacked us yesterday, and then you attacked us?　Hahaha!　It's not there!

Yesterday?　I don't know what you're talking about.

If you don't know, that's fine. But you're right, I am a summoner. I'm not quiet after my best friend is killed.

Hm. So you're trapped in here, what can you do?

I smile at Elfina's brother, who has challenged me.

'What do you think I called the cook for?'

What?

I cut off a finger with a jamming ring attached to it with the knife I used when the cook taught me how to peel.

No damage occurs in town in this game. But I don't know if it's to teach them the dangers of knives, or because they can cut foodstuffs, but they can cut their own hands with the knives they use to cook.

Aeon and the others were covered in hand wounds at first, and they had to use heels to heal them.

'Wha!　You!

'I'm sorry, but I'm an adventurer. I don't have to worry about the country like you do. Now the Elven Forest and Yggdra City are registered at my warp gate.

Elfina politely told me that it's an item that can be demonstrated by equipping it.

'Tell that to the elf watching for the exit from the tree on the right. You've got a very happy family, don't you? You killed my people. You won't complain about what I do?　I mean.

You!　You know what?　This is an international issue!

You knew that wasn't going to happen and you set me up for it, didn't you?

Elfina's brother exclaimed.

'This is between us and you. If you want to kill us, go ahead. Call in the Great Spirit or whatever you want. But we will attack this place as often as we die. And if your precious Elfina is also an enemy, we won't tolerate it.

Elfina's brother, of course, knows the elven council. That Takht has three dragon-newts capable of turning into dragons, two cerian beasts capable of turning into beasts, an exmachina that once caused devastation to the elves, and an angel that can use the heavenly charge.

'(This is not a threat!　This man is seriously trying to destroy this place!)

The warrior elves possessed a lie-sensing skill to counter the deception. Ironically, that skill tells them that what Tact says is true.

They can't mess with Freetia themselves. It's because it's meaningless if you make enemies with monster summoners as well.

But if this is the case, Tact will attack this place unilaterally. I'm sure you'll be able to kill it, but it's impossible to do so unscathed, even if it attacks you.

I'm not sure how many times they attacked, but if they attacked, it was unbearable. And moreover, Tact would not aim at a warrior.

''...I can put an APB out on you, you know?

You think that's gonna help you?　That's a very naive idea. Can't you make a more sane threat?　I can come up with a million things.　You know, like spreading decaying soil from the sky. Come to think of it, you hated the dwarven factories, didn't you?　I know the dwarven home, so why don't I show you the dwarves here?

Wait, wait!　What are you talking about?　You!

"If you don't like it, you can get me out of here. And you can negotiate on good terms with me, okay?　Elf.

The elves had no choice but to bargain with me just because I cut off their fingers.

'Quicksilver Tact-sama, but I don't think that threat is quicksilver.

Setia's pulling back, but I can't help it, because you have to say that much to make a threat.

Then I join the elven council. They all don't try to hide their disgusted faces. I snicker at them.

'...Humans have a pretty bad attitude.

Not as much as you guys.

I say this, and another elf says.

'Apparently you've misunderstood, but this one was done by Elvin alone. Isn't that right?'

Yes?

Elfina's brother is called Elvin, right? But you cut off your friends so easily...I don't like it...you're an adult.

'Naturally, Elvin should resign from the council and then be severely punished.

"That's not important. Let's negotiate. I'll promise to keep the information here secret and forget about what you've done. I won't release the information to the humans or even the dwarves, and I won't attack this place.

What is it that you want?

'What about the demands of the Beast Demon Guild and getting a potion that's effective against magic... you know, the elves?

Then the elves buzz around. The old elf speaks.

He says, "We have them, to be sure. We have them in our possession, but they do not cure anything. The only thing that can be done is to stop the progression of the magic element. Is that right?

That's enough.

All right, all right. Let's get ready. Follow me.

The elves were buzzing, but the old man must still be a very senior elf. No one could say anything anymore.

We followed the old man and he led us to his house.

'Wow!　There's a lot of unusual grasses here!　Mr. Takt!

Setia is right, there is a lot of grass that cannot be appraised.

'Ho-ho-ho. Do you like medicine?　Girl.

'I love it!　Master Takt will drink it for you!

Setia? Are you trying to get me out of here?

It's fine to be friendly. Well, I think... here's... oh!　Here it is. Here.

The old elf brought me a potion and a tree. Appraisal.

A breaking potion?
?　?　?

Purification tree?
?　?　?

It must be very expensive... if I try to take it, he pulls my hand back... hey, hey.

"With the conditions you just described, you can still come here, can't you?

Oh, I know.

'I'm sorry. I couldn't say I wouldn't come here in case it was Setia's hometown. But I promise not to come unless it's necessary. But we've increased the terms of our negotiations, what are you going to do?

'Ho-ho-ho!　You can't negotiate with an eagle.　You're the second person I've met who has ever done that!　Well... let's do this.

The old elf looked at me carefully and then took out a branch tree. Appraisal.

Matabi?
?　?　?

It's the one the cats love. What am I supposed to do with this? Do you want me to use it on Gail and the others?

It will point the way to a new path in your journey and lead you to paradise. If you continue on your adventure, you will find it eventually, but it will take time. But it will take time.

I feel like this is some kind of fortune telling or prophecy. I guess I'll just have to take this one gratefully.

"Thank you, sir.

When you get the idea, use it. And you will plant the purification tree yourself.

Um... isn't this a request?

That's in your head. This purification tree is my own special breeding ground. Zombies, ghouls and glatneys won't even come close. So plant it in peace.

I have a bad feeling about this... this should be something the Beast Demon Guild should be planting... why would you tell me to do it?

If you doubt everything, you'll end up like me.

That's none of your business!

I've known Garbera Gloom for a long time, you know. I just thought the man Garberagrow has blessed would be a better fit for the guild than the others.

Huh? This old elf...I think he said something plainly awesome.

''Well, if you plant this, you can tell the demons that the elves have nothing to do with Freetia or the Beast Demon Guild.

That's what you want!

Don't worry. ─ Don't worry, they've already got eyes on you. As long as the elves use the purification tree, they'll be on your back. If it were a nation, it would be a quick fight, but if it was you and I were dealing with each other, the devil would only come after you and me. That's the way it is.


It's a fair bet they're going to come after us. Well, if we're going to be targeted, we're just going to have to get our asses kicked. We'll turn this into an experience.

'I understand. So I just have to plant this myself?

Yeah. And I'll give you this to thank you for missing Elvin and the others.

The old elf takes out the grass this time. Appraisal.

Purifying grass?
?　?　?

Huh? This is what Setia and Mir were saying.

'Purifying grass!

"Cultivate with the dryads and train in the art of mixing.

'Yes, sir!　I'll do my best!

Setia gives him a big smile. Then the old elf adds.

'And if you're an elf, put nature before snacks.

Setia froze.

'Nah...how do you know about that!

"Do you think the Great Spirit of the Earth and the Great Spirit of the Tree don't know about this?

Setia's face is tinted with despair. Well, it's Setia's fault for putting snacks first. Furthermore, the old elf overhears me saying, "At best, sell the purification plant to the Freetian royalty for a high price.

'At best, sell the cleansing grass to the Freetian royalty for a high price.

This old elf....it's a mystery if he likes Freetia or not. It looks like he's trying to fix Princess Sylphy and he doesn't like royalty.

Well, that's the end of my role. I'll be sent to Freetia by an old man elf, and I'll report on my results as soon as possible.

I'm going to report back on my findings. After drinking the potion, Princess Gylfi suppresses her mouth.

''Well, it doesn't taste good!

'Hi, Princess!　No!　Have patience and drink!

I don't think so, but... ugh!

'Sister!　No!　Your sister wouldn't do that!

I closed the door to Princess Gylfi's room. If I see it, I'm going to be executed. And for some reason, the old elf's mischievous smile passes... no way.

'Setia... definitely taste the cleansing herb potion, don't you?　If it's good, I'll give you credit for it.

I think we should share the pain.

No... that's what happened to Princess Gylfi. It's going to be quite an ordeal for us.

And according to Hippocrates, it worked really well. I was relieved to hear that it was a proper medicine.

However, I heard that Princess Gylfi is taking a break. I couldn't ask her what happened.

Name Setia, High Elf Lv 12.

Vitality 53
Magic power 143
Strength 47
Defensive Strength 36
Agility 39
Dexterity value 143

skill

Staff Lv 14 Magic Bow Lv 19 Eagle's Eye Lv 9 Shooting Lv 11 Woodworking Lv 16 -> Lv 17　
Harvesting Lv 24 Medication Lv 12 Engraving Lv 5 Gemology Lv 2 Lapidary Lv 2 Lapidary Lv 2　
Wind magic Lv 7 Fire magic Lv 17 Water magic Lv 24 Earth magic Lv 13 Dark magic Lv 1　
Sacred Magic Lv 6 Lightning Magic Lv 3 Explosive Magic Lv 2 Wood Magic Lv 16 Ice Magic Lv 5　
Tree Magic Lv 9 High Elf Knowledge Lv 18 -> Lv 21 Spirit Summoning Lv 7 Cooking Lv 12