The next morning, Allen and his friends were walking through the elven forest.

　It was both a walk and an inspection.
　It was to teach Noel about the current situation of the elves and what it is to be an elf.

　Although I won't force you to be the king, if you're willing to be the king, that's the best.
　So, it seems to be about letting people know who we are.

　However.

I see, so Noel is an elf after all!
"...... What does it mean?
"I think it is what it looks like, don't you?
"...... sure, convinced?
It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you're going to be able to get your hands on a new one. I'm sure they were raised in a completely different environment, so I'm sure this is a kind of race trait.
I'm sorry about ....... I did say it was fine as usual, and I said it would be best: ......

　The man's face was bitter as he said this, as if he was too unwilling to do so.
　Well, I guess it's only natural, since I'm being watched by something that could be called a disgrace.

　Simply put, Noel had come, but the elves were asleep.
　It's better if they were half asleep or rowing a boat.
　Some of them even lay down and slept around, which is not uncommon and shows the freedom of the elves.

　By the way, although I said it was morning, technically it was almost noon now.
　After eating breakfast and resting for a while, we came out.
　There are many things we don't know about elves, and most of the information is at the rumor level.

It's true what they say about elves being uninhibited.
Well, it's true that they're a pretty free-spirited species. I should say, though, that it should be.

　It's probably because the species has been on the brink of extinction lately and has had no time for that.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for and what you're looking for.

It's not just because they are a long-lived species, but also because they are .......
...... that's right. A decade is a reasonable length of time for mankind, but for us it's a very short time. Well, I don't say it's light, but it's easy to get back to ......
It's a complicated place to be. It's a good thing to be able to show this kind of appearance, I mean, it's a good thing ......
Well, like I said, they're essentially free-spirited people. I don't think we need to think about it too much, you know?
That's the right way to think about it. ...... I don't know if I'm saying this, but as far as we're concerned, you can take it as you see it.
That being said, I honestly don't know what to make of it. Well, ...... is uninhibited, but there are people who are uninhibited in different directions.
"--What?

　As Noel turned around as he said it, the figure peeking out from the trunk of the tree pulled back its face in a hurry.
　The figure is not even half as tall as they are, by all appearances - and

Well, that's the nature of children, they're naturally uninhibited.
"...... Is it best for kids to be healthy?
I know. It may sound strange to say this, but it's a bit of a relief to know that even though I'm an elf, my children are still the same.
Well, when I say uninhibited, I'm just following you. In fact, you're rather quiet, aren't you?
"I'd appreciate it if you could say so, but ...... this time we want our king to check out the place in person. We've told the kids to be quiet, ...... and that's exactly what we're going to do.
But it's not like you're interrupting me. At least I don't mind and I don't mind, okay?

　Returning a bow to Noel's words, the man stepped forward.
　The only people around him are the sleepy elves, and he may have decided that there was no point in staying here.

　In fact, I think it's hard to judge whether or not Noel will be king if you're watching, so it's the right thing to do.
　Well, it sounds easy, you might say.

I'm not sure if it's because of the fact that you said she is stunted, but does that mean she should be old enough to be an adult?
No ...... she's only about a hundred years old, so she's still a kid when she's grown up. Well, maybe I won't have to bother you like this.
...... When you hear that kind of talk, it makes you realize once again that you are a long-lived species. A hundred years old, and still a child, is ......
"...... So, what about Milene and her friends, the babies?
"Maybe if we were elves, that would be the case. But then again, Noel is special.
It's not that I don't like it. It's not that I don't like the idea of it, but it's just that if I'm a regular elf, I'm pretty sure I'm still not able to do anything about it. It's not a bad thing to be special, if you think about it.
Well, I guess that gives me a lot to think about.
...... that too. I mean, it's a bit of a long shot.

　We walked onward, talking about such things, but the scene in my vision was similar.
　The forest was bathed in sunshine, the elves were basically asleep, and far fewer of them were awake.
　This doesn't seem to tell you much more than that elves are weak in the morning.

"Wouldn't it have been better to do this after lunch?
"Nuh-uh ...... I thought we couldn't let our king take too much of his time, but it backfired on us. ......
I mean, I don't really have any urgent business to attend to, so I guess we'd better take another look around after lunch, wouldn't you?
Oh, it's better that way. And frankly, it's boring. Well, I want to come back at night.
"Hmm?　What do you need to do?　Then you can go ahead and come back, okay?　We're going to keep Noel company because we're basically bored.



　That's why Allen and the others are with you, even though it was originally intended to teach Noel.
　In short, they're just accompanying you because they're bored and interested.

　If you have something to do with Henriette, you don't have to accompany her.
　You will be able to get a good deal more than just a few minutes of your time.

It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with them because they're basically free, but ...... is a little bit of a problem for me to say this in front of Percival, but I just want to have a good appetite.
"Ah, ...... I see.

　The food for the elves is basically fruit and a few wild vegetables.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends and family.

I'm used to eating out, and I'm clearly not happy about the food.
"Meals, or ...... this may need to be reviewed sooner rather than later.

　Well, food is a surprisingly important part of life.
　If you have a good meal, you can manage a bad day or a hard day, but nothing is worse than a bad meal.

　Even in the military, food plays an important role in boosting morale.
　Although it doesn't matter if you don't live here, Noel seems to think that if he's going to be king, he'll live here.

　But at this rate, we still can't come to a conclusion: ...... Or rather, how can we come to a conclusion by looking at a sleeping elf, so it's only natural - and that's what we're talking about It was when I was thinking.

"Hey, hey, hey... One-tan is your lady?

　A lisping voice rang out and everyone's gaze was reflexively turned to it.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a look at the voice, although it was obvious that its owner was a child, ...... some people may have overreacted a little because of its appearance.
　Its ears were not long and sharp ...... because it was not an elf child.

　It was a child of the devil.