I'd be lying if I said I wasn't surprised, but that's not to say I wasn't expecting it either.
　That's about how Allen felt when he was confronted with the scene.

　It is not the words of the elves that surprised me in the first place, not the words they said.
　It's not just a matter of how much you can do, it's a matter of how much you can do.

"Eyes of the Fairy King, or ......

　You will be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.
　I thought it was indeed a gift with an exaggerated name, but it seems that was not the case.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one. Well, I'm not sure, and it's not something you should talk about outside, so I never said it directly.
I see. ...... Just when you think you're being reasonable and meaningful. But the proof of the Elven King is that the gift has the effect of making the elves reverent or something?

　I have heard of such a thing because I have heard of a gift that actually had such an effect.
　It was called "The King," and whoever possessed the gift was able to force it on his subordinates.
　I haven't seen the real thing, so I don't know if it's true, but if it has even the slightest resemblance, it must be a sign of the king.

　But.

It's not like that. It's just a gift that only those who meet certain conditions can have. It's only because of that condition that I know I'm a king.
"Hmm ...... I see?

　I've heard that some gifts, especially inborn ones, have such a thing.

　For example, Akira's brave man "Braver" is easy to understand.
　They are chosen by the world based on their suitability to be a brave man, and furthermore, there must be no one who already has the gift at that time.
　This is what it means to meet certain conditions.

　I've also heard that there are other gifts that only appear in certain bloodlines.

Does that mean that Noel is a descendant of the Elven King?
That's the way it is.

　It was not Henriette who answered her words.
　If you look in the direction of the voice, you'll see a male elf.
　The man who was serving closest to Noel slowly stands up and turns to face you.

　At first glance, he seems young, but nothing is more untrustworthy than the appearance of an elf.
　However, I knew from the atmosphere that he's probably lived a reasonably long life, and that he's probably the current de facto leader of the elves.

　Especially the latter, given his position, is almost certain.
　It's hard to imagine this many elves in a disorderly line, then that man who is closest to Noel is the one at the top of the current pecking order.
　If he's the king as well as Noel, I don't think he'll bow, or be the acting king.

　And as I was thinking this, the man suddenly bowed.
　However, it was not directed at Allen, but at Henriette.

"Thank you, Henriette. I didn't expect you to bring our king to me. ......
I'll stop. It's not so much that Henriette brought you here as it is that it was just a matter of conversation. It's just that it ended up being the way it was ...... and I'm indebted to you guys for a lot of things.
"But fortuitously or not, you brought me here. And as far as 'they' are concerned, we agreed with them, and they help us. We're the ones who are indebted to them.
Oh, well, whatever you want to call it, I'll just raise my head. The head of an elf doesn't show any sign of being an elf.
...... That's true, as long as I'm still the acting king. But now I think I can finally take that burden off my shoulders.

　The man who raised his head while talking about it seemed to be truly relieved.

　Well, he was obviously under a lot of pressure to act as the king's representative.
　It is natural to feel relieved when you are released from that.

　But the problem is, will he really be released?
　You'll be able to see Noel's still puzzled figure and let out a small breath.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it at ...... that it was a bit of a rush, so I may not be able to offer you much in the way of hospitality, but here it is for now.
Is it okay for us to be together?
"Of course. Why would we not welcome our king's friends?

　I'm not sure if that's what it is, but if it's going to be welcoming, there's no reason not to accept it.
　Noel as well as Leeds and the others still remain confused, but when they look at you, they nod their heads.
　At any rate, everyone seems to agree that you can't make a good decision without listening.

　It's a good thing for you to be able to have a good look at your own personal life.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.








　I've heard that the elves are basically a race that lives with nature.
　They don't deny what other species make, but they don't try to imitate it themselves.

　So, to be honest, when I was told that we would be led to the village, I was a bit nervous...

"...... was surprising, to be honest?
Yes, I have. I've heard of the elves living with nature: ......
"It's a house, right?　Well, it seems that everything from furniture to furnishings to everything else that can be found in the forest is made, so I guess you could say that we live with nature. ......
"Basically, you're right, you're right, right?　At least as far as Henriette knows, the old elves used to sleep in trees and so on. It's just a nice way of saying that you live with nature. That's good enough for me. ...... Elves are basically a pain in the ass. They're only passionate about what they're interested in.
"...... convinced?
"Oh, yeah, sure,
"It's a compelling story,
"Why is he nodding at me while looking at me?

　You'll have to listen to your heart.

　Anyway, the elven man led me to a house unexpectedly made of wood.


　There are also tables and chairs, which are apparently handmade.
　Although they were probably made by their own hands, they are obviously imitations of other species.

Well, I guess the bottom line is that you got used to it and found it more comfortable. Some of them seem to have kept their old ways of life, but that's just a matter of pride. It's just a matter of time, I suppose.
I don't know, I feel like the elves have become more mundane all at once, but I guess I should just think of it as being more friendly.
"...... now that you've thought about it in the first place?
"So why do they look at me like that?
I think you should try putting your hand on your chest?　More importantly, ......

　As he said this, Leeds turned his attention to Henriette.
　The power in her eyes is stronger than usual and asks what is going on.
　Well, I suppose that's just as well.

　The elf man said he was ready to welcome you and then left, and now it's just Allen and company.
　The only person who seems to know what's going on is Henriette.

　Moreover, even though she's in your care, Henriette is almost a stranger to Leeds and the others.
　It's just that they chose it because there seemed to be no other way, and deep down, there must still be some doubt in their minds.

　However, it is natural, or rather it should be.
　It's not as if you believe everything you meet, or that you are not careful.

　I've been helped, but that's it.
　You are still figuring it out, and if you are tricked into doing so, one of your doubts will be raised.

　But Henriette, who would understand that, shrugged her shoulders in a light tone.

Well, I have some idea of what you guys are thinking, and it's a perfectly natural reaction. I think you're too good for that, just because you don't act hostile, you're too good for that.
"Indeed. Even though there are elves around, it seemed like they would follow anything Noel said, and normally this would be the place to restrain Henriette first?
"...... Allen, whose side are you on?

　At Leeds' disgruntled gaze, Allen shrugged his shoulders in return.
　You should certainly be on the same side as Leeds and his friends, so you should be on their side.
　Or rather, it would be natural to feel suspicious of Allen.

　But the reason why this is not the case is probably because he is a good person, but he must also have a vague understanding that there is something going on.

You may be able to get a better idea of what is going on.　And I'm sure you need someone like that, too.
...... It's true that you can't get too heated. It's a good thing that you're not too hot, or you'll be able to hear it for yourself. ......　You seem to be a party to it, and I especially think I have the right to be heard, don't you?
That's true. But it doesn't mean that Henriette has some kind of agenda, you know?　Well, I'd be lying if I said it was nothing at all, but Henriette was just a bit of a lead-in,
Well, Henriette did make a suggestion, but we were the ones who took it up. It's not that we're not guilty of keeping quiet about it, considering we could have seen this coming, but ...... we'll get to that later. It's a good idea to ask them why they are doing this first, since you don't know when they will be ready.　And to be honest, it bothers me too.
"...... no objection?

　As Milene nodded, Leeds and the others nodded as well.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends and family.

It's a good thing that you're able to have a good idea of what you're going to get, because it's easy to say ...... and you know what to expect.

　Well, that is true.

　Nearly all of the elves have come together.
　That the man who was probably the most important here was only acting in his place.

　Given all that, we can only conclude one thing.

Noel, you are welcome here because the lineage of the King of the Elves was once cut off.

　And so, just as he predicted, Henriette said the words.