A cold wind blows as we leave the chapter.

'High,'

　Yui said with a blank expression on her face.

　It's true that there are huge trees in a row. Some of them must be over ten meters tall.

　The magnificent scene of brown and green was right in front of us.

Let's go on foot then.

　Rook says and we follow.

　There is not a single sign, as the only people who live there are elves, and there is not a single sign.

　It seems to be quite closed off.

　I can feel his eyes glancing at me, as if I'm unusual.

　This is the first time I've seen an elf. It's just like a person except for the long ears. I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it.

'There's no mention of what appears to be a store or what it runs. We are naturally, but isn't this inconvenient for the elves as well?

　Phil asks.

　There are people's residences, and what looks like a store was putting out merchandise along with price tags.

'They have longevity, so they know each other very well. They even know who the inhabitants of the store are, let alone what they are. There used to be signs for directions when there were many other races, but they have been recovered now. I'm aware of them, so if you need anything, please contact me.

　You know a lot about them.

　That's how much Rook likes the race of elves.

　As I recall, it's said that he got an Elf wife.

Well, we are here. This is the rental house where you will be staying.

　As I was told, there was a dwelling place using a large tree cave.

　The door is about the same size as a person's, although it feels a bit small.

　Luc opens it and goes inside. We followed.

''I apologize if the place isn't more opulent for all of you, but we've managed to borrow it from someone we know.

　Inside, it's the size of a mansion.

　Warm lights, a large living room, and a spiral staircase that takes you upstairs.

'It's a nice room,'

　I speak my honest opinion.

''Haha, it's worth the effort to have someone as good as Zeed-sama say that.

　It seems to have been bought over.

　The inn where I usually stay is much smaller, but I don't need to tell you that.

However, you have prepared well. I thought I was going to be forced to sleep in the field.

Yeah. I hear the elves avoid contact with the outside world. I didn't know they'd let me have a room.

...... Yes, that's right. Indeed, that may be the case on the outside.

　Rook says, a little sadly.

　There seems to be some kind of misunderstanding.

'Is it really not?'

It is not that the race of elves dislikes people outside. In fact, there are many who are friendly.

Why, then?　I've heard that the only other race in the elves now is the guild.

'The upper echelons of the elves do not like the contact. There have been times when elves who hadn't had diplomacy or a trade economy for a long time have been hit hard by commercial talk from other races in one fell swoop.

'Then why don't you just study it and take it in?

'Yes. That's right.

　Luc nodded emphatically.

　It looks like he has something to think about.

''Well then, after I explain the room assignments, bathrooms, etc., let's head to the divine tree.





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'I have some directions memorized, but as expected, I'm worried.

　Phil says.

　The Elf Chapter, the rental house, and even the divine tree.

　Even with just this, it was quite complicated.

　I guess I'll just have to learn to go there on my own somehow.

　But.

'Well, it looks like me and Yui don't have a problem with it.

What. You're that good with your memory?

'No, I can figure out some of it with my detection magic. As for Yui, here, take a look.

　Just in time, Yui made a single scratch on the trunk. If you are conscious of it with the naked eye, it is barely visible.

''I see, as expected of a member of a covert unit. ...... tell me about that mark too.

"Hm.

　It's a real giveaway declaration.

　As we were having this conversation, the large tree that was emitting the most glorious magical power that was under detection magic finally appeared in front of us.

You have arrived. That's the divine tree.

　Only one tree sits in the center, and the others, including the large one we're in, are at a distance to refrain from the other large trees.

　But the branches were long and slender, as if to make a solid connection - but still thick enough for dozens of people to walk on it - intertwined hand in hand with the branches of the divine tree.

'This is a pretty amazing view. I've traveled to many places with Lady Soria, but I've rarely seen such a spectacular view.''

　With a sigh, Phil expresses his admiration.

　The guard and the guardroom were placed there. It was a place that seemed beautiful enough to be one of the landscape.

　He heads to the divine tree.

　An elf walked by the guardroom and peeked out of the room.

'Oh, it's Rook. Are you the ones behind me who said you'd be taking requests?

　A jovial-looking elf approached me.

　'They seem to know each other.

''That's right. I'm here to see the divine tree, can you let me through?''

"Hmm, now? ....... Master Sille and Master Odd are here, so I think we'll have to wait until later.

...... are they coming?

　Both men's faces were grim.

'Who are you talking about?'

'Princess Sille of the Elven Princess and Master Odd of the Wise Council. Both of them are elven overlords.

Oh, I see.

　The executives are the ones who want to cut off relations with the outside world.

　They don't want us to see them.

Hm, but your client's name was Odd, wasn't it?

　I remembered the request form and asked.

　I remembered the client's name, and I asked him if he was sure it was Odd.

Yes, this time the request comes directly from the Wise Council.

Why would people who don't like us make a request?

　Normally, he would want to avoid doing anything that would benefit the guild.

''Perhaps they want to sabotage some kind of sabotage and discredit our guild.

Another classic approach.

'That would be an effective strike. I believe it had something to do with the withdrawal of many other races from the Elves. Particularly since the Wise Council and its umbrella organization had been damaged financially.

　You can come up with all sorts of crap, so why not turn that effort in a different direction?

　Decadence would be temporarily easier. But the anxiety would only build up.

'So, would you mind if we don't meet in that direction?

　Luc asks a question.

　But before we could answer, a group of people came toward us from the direction of the divine tree.

　All of the elves are bowing their heads reverently.

''Aacha ...... the timing is...''

　Luc says in a bad way.

　It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

　I'm not going to be able to say for sure, but I'm going to be able to say for sure.

　I'm sure that's the Elf Princess and the Wise Council.