It was a scene that made me wonder if this was really the home of the elves.
　The blackened houses emitted a strong smell of soot, and the lush greenery of the village was nowhere to be seen.
　The landscape that I knew was also the landscape that Fiel was born and raised in.
　Pheuel was even more shocked than I was at the sight of a landscape where everything had been lost.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

The village seems to have been completely destroyed, but there is no sign of the elves, which means that they must have taken refuge somewhere.

"Neya is probably right. Somewhere else.

　A moment later, a strong killing intent enveloped us, and without question, a first-class wind magic was unleashed.
　The magic that attacked us was a local type of wind slash.
　It's an extremely deadly spell that uses a vortex of wind to make you immobile and then slices up the trapped person.

You don't intend to let me live from the start?

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

...... You need to be a little more firm.

　I raise my right hand high in the sky and activate a gravity shield spell, a second level spell with no attributes.
　There are no compatibility problems with non-attributes.
　However, while it can deal with all kinds of magic, many spells have a time limit or are easily defeated simply by the strength of their magic.
　However, the second grade magic that I unleash changes the direction of the localized closing wind slash magic without any problem, and makes it slash the ground.

What kind of thinking is it to suddenly cast a spell like this?

"It's me, Fiehl. What happened to you to use such a dangerous magic?

　At the same time I was shouting with hostility, Pheuel was taking off his hood and appealing to his people.

　My voice alone probably wouldn't have elicited a response from those men.
　As if to confirm Fiel's appearance, two men emerged from the forest surrounding the village.
　One of them was Feeel's brother, Rigel Alstroemeria.
　He was the first of the elves in the Forest of the Divine Tree to understand my power and to persuade the other elves.

　But I don't recognize the other one.
　He is older than Rigel in appearance, and judging by their demeanor, he seems to be in a higher position than Rigel.

"Mr. Keith, ...... brother, .......

"Fiehl, what are those humans? What are you thinking, going along with that human and now coming back with someone you don't understand?

"What about Ars? Didn't you leave this place to be near Ars?

　From the name that Fiehl called him, it was almost certainly Keith Crowell, Fiehl's magic master.
　He is a high elf who has never appeared in front of me because he is said to hate humans, even among elves.

I don't care about that. I asked you what you think you're doing attacking us like this.

"What kind of human would dare challenge the High Elf, Keith Crowell? I'm sure you've heard of them.

　Keith is unleashing an unbelievable amount of hatred on us.

"Wait a minute, I can't believe you're talking about defiling the land. I think you've got the wrong idea.

　Keith sniffs mockingly and begins to formulate his magic again.

I don't know how you managed to evade the eye of the sea dragon, but you must be a pawn of the filthy human kingdom of Worms. The other day you attacked our village with a monster similar to Hell Artyo.

Wait a minute. You have to stop him, too," Pheuel said, stepping between me and Keith and holding out his hands. "Here is the princess of Eurecia. And the sea dragon is here, defeated by Mr. Walth.

　Keith and Rigel's eyes became suspicious and they looked at me as if they were looking at insects.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what you're talking about. It's only one human being. ......

　I'm sure you've heard of it.

I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

　I've never heard of this country, and I can't hide my confusion.
　The Kingdom of Worms, which is said to be encroaching on this southern continent.
　It's hard to believe that a weak country like the Kingdom of Euresia could be so powerful that the elves would have trouble with it.
　But I don't remember any other country with such a name that has both the power and ambition to invade the land of the elves.

What are you talking about? It's the country that controls the northern coastline.

Wait, in the north there's the Principality of Lemut, the Sapphira Empire, and the Republic of Banuel.

...... I've never even heard of that country. What are you talking about?

What are you talking about, ......?

　My words were met with a cold stare from Seretia.
　You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web at the moment.
　From Neya's subsequent explanation, I could tell that the Kingdom of Worms was almost certainly the combined kingdom of Lemut, Sapphira, and Vanuel.

　The sense of discomfort that I had felt at first had now materialized and attacked me at once.
　I've been thinking that the Eurasian kingdom was so weak that I and the people around me just didn't know it existed, but I can't explain why a country that should have existed doesn't exist, and why I don't know about a big country that united three of them.

　---- The pieces that have been slightly misshapen and ill-fitting until now seem to fit together perfectly here.

　My reincarnation has created a situation where I can only think that history has been changed.
　It's frustrating that I can't even draw a line between why things are the way they are and to what extent they are different, and a strong desire to get more information begins to dominate me.
　But this is my personal problem and no one else's business.
　For now, I just need to focus on the priority at hand: .......

You're the one who blocked my magic earlier. ...... Well, if you're not related to Wurms, I'll let you off the hook. I'm not sure what to make of that.

"That's not how it works. We're here for the elves.

We have no business with humans. We have no use for humans. ---- Phiel, you stay here.



I don't want to. I didn't come back to my village.

　Keith, his back turned, only his face turned to Rigel.

"When did your sister become such a b*tc*? I'm not sure what to make of it. ---- I'm sure the man abandoned her anyway.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I will not forgive you even if you are Keith.

　The two men stared at each other, and an uneasy atmosphere began to form.
　I can't help but wonder why the mere mention of my name causes so many problems.

I'm sorry, but I'm not leaving Pheuel. We respect Fiel's wishes.

---- Okay, then we'll rely on Pheuel's will too.

　Keith signaled to Rigel with his eyes and Rigel nodded with a grim expression.

"Phiel, don't be surprised. Your father has been captured by the Kingdom of Worms, which is invading ...... this land. Now, because of the dragon that attacked our village, our strength is greatly reduced, and even if we wanted to help him, we are unable to do so. With your help, we may be able to rescue your father.

　After listening to the story, Fiel clenched his trembling fists and turned his appealing eyes towards me.
　I'm not going to change my policy based on personal feelings, no matter what the circumstances.
　I'm sure it's the same for Celestia.
　Fiel also understands this, and refuses to shake his head.

"Even though your father's life is at stake, you still want to join the humans?

　Keith's eyes glaring at Fiehl were no longer the kind of eyes you would expect to see on a fellow human being.
　It was painful for Fiehl to endure this, and there was no way he was going to let this go.
　And I don't have the right to listen to Keith.

You can't blame Fiel for this.

What do you mean?

We have no intention of leaving this place.

　Keith and Rigel looked at me as if they didn't know what I was talking about.
　It was a sign of caution, and they were both ready to unleash their magic at any moment.

We're just here to ask you some questions about elven alchemy.

We came here to ask you about elven alchemy," Keith said, turning his cold eyes to Phiel.

"There are those who use that magic to make it look like they've brought the dead back to life. Are there any immortals in the kingdom of Worms that you're dealing with?

"Nonsense. ...... I know of no such person.

Well, ...... then there is no direct connection between those who attacked our village and the Wurms. However, if Pheuel is here, it is possible that the dragon will attack again.

"What do you mean?　What do you mean? Are you saying that the dragon has something to do with Pheuel?

It has something to do with alchemy, are you ready to have a conversation?

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
　It's as if he has a grudge against people, rather than me personally, and it's very heavy.

"...... All right. Follow me.