The Character I Created Is Obsessed With Me

113 – Enemies Everywhere (1)

“Are you really okay? You were busy yesterday too.”

Even the moment he left, Colin did his best to check the supplies.

Food and potions. Even the carriage’s horses and weapons. He checked all the items for the expedition.

Hellwood Forest. Home of the Elves, bordering the border.

It is a dangerous area that no one can go to. I was worried because I had to go there to investigate.

“Colin. I will take care of the children.”

“Yes. Do not worry.”

Looking back, Celica was saying goodbye to her children.

Even in the midst of that, she insisted that she should follow the elders’ words well.

At least Mark, who is older, stepped forward to reassure Celica, which put her mind at ease.

“Mark. If anything happens, be sure to tell Colin. Got it?”

Then Mark smiled and nodded his head. He had a clear look of nervousness, but he was hiding his expression dignifiedly.

Julia and Colin’s party had to take the children to the capital, and we had to leave for the forest of Helwood.

Ostensibly, we’ll have to stay in Hellwood’s forest until the investigation mission is over.

A few weeks at most. No matter how late, it will take a month.

Besides, we had no intention of just doing research and leaving.

In order to meet Tyria and become her companion, contact between the elves and the demon army was inevitable.

It’s not just Tyria. It was an idea that saved the elves of Hellwood Forest and drew their cooperation.

So much preparation was required.

“Come on. It was specially airlifted.”

Yulia’s attendants brought large shields and thin one-handed swords.

From the scabbard to the hilt, detailed decorations were drawn. The shield was rather flat, but the blade stood pointedly at the bottom.

It was unfamiliar to me, who always wore only round shields, but it looked quite menacing.

“The Knights of the Capital are something that cannot be obtained carelessly.”

“I saw Seohyun-nim fighting in the past and thought I would get along with her.”

Do you remember how you used to wield your shield often?

When I lifted the shield, I was surprised at how lighter it felt. The corners glowed sharply as he held his handle and moved his arm.

“There is also a round shield if you don’t like it. Shall I change it?”

“No, I think this would be nice.”

I’m not used to it yet, but after using it, I had a hunch that it would be more useful than a round shield.

I also picked up a one-handed sword and swung it lightly. Certainly, I could move more lightly than the weapon I used before.

Above all, there was something different from the knife I used before.

“It’s a sword imbued with magic. It will make it easier to use ice magic.”

As a test, I lightly discharged my magic, and the sword froze in an instant.

When I squeezed out the maximum amount of mana, the length became infinitely longer. It stopped when it almost grew to the form of a lance.

“Thank you. I think it will help a lot.”

“If you need anything, please ask for it right away. I will prepare as much as possible.”

There was not just one gift.

A pure white rod and a staff made of expensive jewels were prepared.

I heard that it is a staff used by high-ranking healers in the kingdom.

But Celica bowed her head and refused her gift.

“I am grateful, but this wand is a valuable item.”

I refused the gift because I couldn’t get my hands on the abbot’s memento, the staff.

In the first place, Kayla fought with her bare hands, so she didn’t need any equipment.

Needless to say about Erina. She already has the best gear, so she refuses all of them.

The least helpful piece of equipment for her was a robe. As long as she scouted the borderlands, she was given a robe to cover her impression.

“It’s a robe with stealth magic. If you go out on reconnaissance, be sure to wear it.”

Thanks to that, you don’t need to get a new robe for Kayla. It’s something Yulia chose herself, so you don’t have to worry about her performance.

Colin looked at the unselected materials and made a sad expression.

“Should I put it on the wagon just in case?”

“No. Are you okay. I can’t even carry it to the forest anyway.”

The scouting party was holding a base in the village of Tarn, closest to Helwood Forest.

She says that even from Tarn Village, it takes a day’s march to reach the entrance to Hellwood Forest.

She was burdened with too much luggage. Food and money were enough.

“It will probably take a week to get to the village. If you show this seal to the inn, we will lend you a room for free, so take care of it.”

A seal made of gold. The eagle pattern that was drawn on the flag of the requesting office was drawn.

“By the way, if you have that pattern, you will be treated well wherever you go, so use it well.”

It certainly wasn’t a lie when he said that he supported us.

Thanks to Yulia’s physical and mental support, I felt much more at ease.

“Thank you.”

“I’m not helping for free either. Go and come back safely.”

“Yes. Don’t worry about the investigation.”

Even after that, the request continued.

Write a report every day and send a letter every three days.

If a major incident occurs, report it immediately.

If there is friction between the demon king army and the elves, leave immediately.

“Okay? And if you need any help, you can always send it by letter.”

So far, she has only shown a calm side, but Yulia seems to be worried too.

I was able to find the anxiety hidden behind the bright expression.

What if we fail the request?

We are the only members of the Adventurers League. It was practically the first mission.

If anything goes wrong, not only will Yulia’s reputation suffer greatly, but she will also lose her precious comrades.

Maybe it’s a gamble from Yulia’s point of view. That’s why the expectations are high on us.

“I will come back safely. In the meantime, wait for good news.”

“Yes. I’ll buy you a steak when I get back to the capital. Be sure to come back.”

After saying our final goodbyes, we climbed into the carriage.

***

“Have you heard any rumors about elves?”

Celica asked in an expectant voice.

When she heard that she was heading to Hellwood Forest, she was uneasy, but she couldn’t hide her curiosity about the elves.

A tribe that lives in the forest and has a unique culture that is closed and respects tradition.

Most of the elves are handsome and beautiful, and they say they have skin like white jade and golden hair.

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“I heard that you have faith in worshiping the divine tree called the World Tree.”

The colony was formed around the largest tree in Helwood Forest, also known as the World Tree.

Fairies and spirits guarding the World Tree. A people with their own indigenous beliefs who live in harmony with them.

That’s why elves were a mysterious race. I could understand why Celica was both nervous and excited.

But Kayla was the opposite.

“They are not the kindest race.”

“Yes…?”

“Please don’t misunderstand. I admit they have a beautiful exterior, but that doesn’t mean they’re pure at heart.”

It was rare for Kayla to gossip. Of course, the usual courteous tone was still the same, but she stuck to her critical attitude.

Celica tilted her head, not understanding what she was saying.

But I was just guessing.

“Kayla. She said she had met a group of elves before.”

“Yes. I went into Hellwood Forest once.”

I knew a little about her past.

It is said that when she was being chased by the demon king, she asked for help from an elf.

But I heard she wasn’t treated very well.

“At first they guided me into the woods obediently. I wondered why they accepted me, but at the time I had no place to lean on, so I followed them.”

Since then, Kayla has been subjected to all sorts of insults in the Elven Forest.

“Elf society is as barbaric as it is closed. They were treating spirits and fairies as lower class people.”

The kingdom was definitely a class society. However, slavery was strictly prohibited, and even nobles could not recklessly kill people.

However, the elf society was quite dark. He explained that all spirits and fairies are treated as elves’ possessions and are severely persecuted.

Kayla said she had to be treated as a lower class in that society. She had to live as a fairy and a spirit.

“I don’t feel guilty about treating fairies or spirits carelessly or killing them. I’ve heard they even fight fairies for fun.”

In the end, Kyla, who could not bear her persecution, ran away from the forest in less than a week, she says.

As she continued to explain, Celica couldn’t keep her mouth shut.

“That… that… Days…”

“I am not in a position to curse them either. But please do not be kind to them.”

We already knew about the true nature of elves.

It was the same for me and Erina as well as Kayla.

But Celica wasn’t. All the while, the illusions she had of elves were shattered.

“The problem is that elves might fall into the hands of the demon king.”

“…I don’t like them, but I can’t let them fall into the demon king’s hands.”

What is the reason you have been able to continue the tradition while living in a small group?

This is because elves are a naturally strong race.

Although it was not comparable to Yongin, its long lifespan and bow skills could not be ignored.

Especially in forests and mountains, no one could match the mobility of elves.

If they cooperated with the Demon King’s army, the battle might turn abruptly.

“For now, as Yulia said, we will only do reconnaissance, but a collision will inevitably happen.”

I would have to go and check the situation myself, but I had already made a pessimistic conclusion in my heart.

According to Colin’s explanation, I heard that half of the elves have already abandoned their hometowns and migrated.

There was no way he didn’t know that the rumors that had spread to the kingdom were the Demon King’s Army.

If the army charges right away, will the elves be able to block it?

It was virtually impossible. That’s why the elves reached out to the kingdom.

“It seems that they didn’t have any choice since they didn’t come to this situation.”

“Yes. No matter how important tradition is, we must prevent the species from perishing.”

The demon king contributed to the annihilation of most races other than demons and monsters.

Of course, the elf couldn’t be an exception.

No matter how much he insisted on a closed life, he couldn’t just sit idly by as Yongin was driven to the brink of destruction.

‘But there must have been divisions among the tribes.’

I already knew most of the game’s episodes. Among them, the story related to the elves was unforgettable.

In the first round, the elves ended up being absorbed into the kingdom, but the process was not smooth at all.

Will she be able to save them this time and welcome Tyria as her ally?

While I was lost in her thoughts, Erina put her hand on my shoulder.

“Seohyun. I think it will arrive soon.”

“Ah. Okay.”

Erina remained vigilant even while riding in the carriage.

When she finally reached the village, she put her hand on her knife.

A tall watchtower and strict security facilities hidden in a remote mountain valley.

A panoramic view of a military installation rather than an inhabited village.

After a week’s wagon ride, we arrived at another village closest to Hellwood Forest.

“We are here. Adventurer.”

The coachman, who had worked hard for a week pulling the wagon, dropped off the luggage to the inn.

Did you say that Yulia hired the person herself? She was definitely good at pulling a wagon.

“Thanks to that, I was able to come comfortably.”

After giving a hefty tip, the coachman smiled and waved at him.

After saying goodbye to the coachman, she looked around.

I was speechless at the scenery of rugged mountain valleys. It was beautiful, but the hardships were clearly visible.

In particular, Celica’s complexion suddenly turned pale.

“Are you planning to march in the mountains… ?”

“Perhaps.”

Celica was at a loss for words as if she had foreseen the difficult road ahead of her.

She couldn’t offer any other comfort than to give her a pat on her drooping shoulders.

“I didn’t expect to come here again.”

In a remorseful voice, Kayla shook her head.

She doesn’t have a good memory when she came to Hell Wood before.

Among us, only Erina maintained a calm expression.

“Come on. Let’s all go in.”

It was easy to get in and out of the village. It was thanks to the seal Yulia gave us.

Even the guards who checked the seal looked surprised.

“Ah, are you from the capital… !”

“Yes. You’re right.”

The guard opened the door right away. There was not even a simple body search.

Upon entering the village, a completely different view caught my eye.

Lots of wooden fences and military bases. On the streets, soldiers were moving in line rather than people.

“It’s not a village, it’s a military facility.”

“Is it because it is a town close to the border?”

Of course, it wasn’t just a military base. There was also a commercial district where ordinary farmers gathered.

Among them, I went in search of the largest inn.

“Oh, welcome.”

A middle-aged man greeted us with a benevolent smile.

I approached him and showed him the seal without saying anything. Then the owner lowered his head with a look of surprise.

“Ah, I was contacted in advance. Are you adventurers from the capital?”

With a quiet nod, the owner led us directly to the room.

Although not spacious, the room is suitable for four people. It was a fairly clean and decent accommodation.

“Wow. It’s better than I thought.”

“I thought it was weak because it is a village in the mountains, but it seems that my expectations were wrong.”

Everyone was tired from eating and sleeping in the wagon for a week.

Since I have to meet the scouting party from tomorrow, I decided to take a break.

Everyone unpacked and sat down on the bed. Just as we were about to check our equipment and eat, there was a knock on the door.

“Are you in there?”

The owner of the languid voice was a male. He had a face passing through his mind at the same time.

“Kayla. Put on your robe.”

“Oh, yes!”

As Kayla was tidying up her clothes, she immediately covered her face. When I opened the door, the person I expected was standing there.

A sad smile and a cross-legged attitude. Black hair and tattoos all over the body.

“Oh. Are you an adventurer from the capital?”

The man’s name is Lucas.

Out of all the characters, I faced the worst colleague.