99 – Misalignment (6)

Tyria. The leader of the elven scouting party in Helwood Forest.

An impressive female archer who is always dozing off with sleepy eyes.

Tyria has always been laid-back and relaxed. Even when she was surrounded by demon king forces, she did not lose her composure and faced her enemies.

In addition, Tyria’s ability was also considerable. During the day, she only shows her side, but when night falls, she changes dramatically.

She is a strong archer who is second to none when it comes to archery. Like a hunter in the forest, she was very bright at night, and her arrows rarely missed.

So, in fact, it was said in the community that if Celica and Tyria were together, she would become an automatic hunt.

“The movement of the Demon King’s Army has been discovered near Helwood Forest.”

Her heart sank at Yulia’s words. Hellwood Forest was in the easternmost part of the world.

What is the reason for the demon king’s army to invade a place that is barren and has no geographical advantage?

The event that should have happened at least at the end of the middle has already happened. The story was moving too fast.

“Did the demon army start an invasion?”

“No, not that much. I just heard a message from a scout that the Demon King’s army is stationed there.”

Unless the information is wrong, there is a very high probability that the Demon King’s army will invade Hellwood Forest. In other words, Tyria and her tribe might be in danger.

The elves, living in small tribes, did not take sides with either the kingdom or the army of demons.

‘For now.’

Because they are such a closed people, they just watched the war. After that, depending on the protagonist’s performance, the elf’s cooperation could be obtained or kicked out.

And in the first playthrough, I chose to cooperate. For Tyria, not for anyone else.

I had to step in now. To do so, a justification was needed to enter the forest of the elves, where humans were forbidden to enter.

‘A request for assistance will come from the Elven Forest.’

In the first playthrough, he entered Hellwood Forest as a reinforcement, but now that the story has changed, he did not know what would happen.

“Do you know how the Elves of Hellwood react?”

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Then, as if Colin had been waiting, he pulled out her documents. A document that organizes the information brought by the scouts. It had the seal of the Knights Templar indicating that it was a confidential document.

“We witnessed a mass migration of elves who lived in Hellwood Forest. They seem to be heading somewhere else to avoid the Demon King’s army.”

“Of course, not all of them left. It’s a guess, but it seems like there’s a division in the elven tribe.”

Things went as expected. Conflict broke out in the elven group, and half of the elves in Hellwood Forest left.

Among them, Tyria chose to remain in Hellwood Forest. Maybe if you go to Hellwood Forest now, you can see her.

“Didn’t there be a request for support from the elves?”

At my question, Yulia crossed her arms and smiled. She nodded her head with a satisfied expression.

“You are quicker than I thought.”

“Yesterday, a letter from a group of elves arrived in the kingdom. I heard she was asking for cooperation.”

The payoff for cooperation was very poor. At most, they say that humans are allowed to enter and leave Hellwood, and that the entire army of elves will come out.

In fact, it was more like a rescue signal asking for help rather than cooperation.

“Probably there will be a lot of talk in the kingdom. The elves have never reached out first.”

Until now, elves had been sticking to a closed life. Demons and humans refused to interact and continued their own lives.

But he first sent a request to the kingdom for support. That meant that the situation was rapidly changing.

Perhaps, as usual, the knights would be dispatched. In the first round, he was able to accompany the kingdom’s knights and enter Hellwood Forest, but now it was impossible.

“Anyway, the upper heads will have complicated thoughts. Defeat the knights who are supposed to defend the border and help the elves. Or, ignore them.”

“So what do you want me to do?”

“You have such a hot temper. If you think a little more leisurely, where will you go?”

Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to have a private conversation with Yulia. She had to devise a plan with her immediate colleagues.

‘If I’m wrong, I won’t even have time to rest in the capital.’

The reason I was in such a hurry was, of course, Tyria.

‘Four Heavenly Kings.’

To save the elves of Hellwood Forest, you had to face one of the four blades.

If you ignore her request or run away, Tyria will die unconditionally. Not only Tyria, but also her forest, where she resides, falls into the hands of the demon lord.

From my point of view, it was the worst case scenario that I absolutely had to prevent.

“Looks like you’re interested in Hellwood Forest too.”

“Because the elves have never opened their forest.”

“Yes. According to rumors, all elves are said to be beautiful.”

I put down the teacup roughly as I looked at it with a sinister gaze. Colin’s shoulders shook slightly at the sound of the glasses clinking.

Sorry Colin, but she said something that shouldn’t even be a joke.

“It’s to stop the Demon King’s army.”

“Yes. Maybe we can check out how pretty the elves are.”

No matter how much I would like to joke and flirt without thinking. The only problem was that Erina was overhearing this conversation.

From a while ago, Yulia seemed to subtly cross her line, and she was joking around. As she frowned as if she were genuinely angry, she finally got down to business.

“Anyway, I want to give you the first mission as an Adventurer League.”

Julia looked at Colin, who was next to her, and she pulled out another document. At first glance, it looked like a contract.

“If you want to join the federation before that, you have to write the contract first.”

“Don’t worry too much. I reviewed it beforehand.”

Not relieved by Colin’s words, she checked her contract several times. Seeing that, Yulia grumbled and complained about her.

“Is it because you don’t trust me? How much Colin got into trouble with her contract.”

Apparently, Colin also put in some effort for us. Fortunately, the contents of the contract were neat and tidy.

She immediately signed her name and handed over the document. Colin smiled contentedly as she retrieved the document.

“Don’t worry. I will keep it well.”

“Yes. Thank you.”

I stroked Colin’s hair as he approached.

Despite her young age, she was proud of her dignified work. Does she feel like seeing her grown-up sister?

When she left her and left her capital, all her worries about her disappeared.

“Anyway, let’s get back to the point.”

Hellwood Forest. A request for cooperation from the elves. The leader of the hesitant kingdom. Knights who cannot move without orders.

In other words, we had to step in. If you defeat the Demon Lord’s army and save the elves this time, your position in the Adventurers’ League will rise.

“Is it okay if we step out recklessly?”

“Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it.”

Even though she was a commoner, Yulia’s power was never formidable. At least he will have no one to follow in the capital when it comes to money and personal connections.

“If you don’t like it, there’s a way to cooperate with the Knights.”

“No, I won’t do that.”

Seeing the Ragnar incident this time, distrust in the Knights was planted. When you think objectively, the Knights had no strength to oppose the Demon King’s army.

Even if it’s dangerous, it’s better for me to deal with the demon army myself. The knights could not be trusted.

“I promise to provide support and information many times better than the Knights. But,”

Yulia continued talking while putting down the teacup.

“I don’t have time. It would be nice if we left immediately, but wouldn’t that be impossible?”

She was right. It’s only been two days since she defeated Ragnar in the first place. In the meantime, she had a lot of work to do.

She had to take the children to the capital’s mansion immediately and discuss future plans with her colleagues.

“How much time do you have?”

“Three days. Still, since Helen Village is not far from Hellwood Forest, the carriage will only take one day.”

I was fortunate enough. Three days had plenty of free time.

Yulia even agreed to help deliver her children to the capital. Thanks to her, she was able to relieve her sigh.

Let’s assume that we have a strong support group. She felt a little relieved as she made up her mind.

“I’ll give you any amount of money, so prepare thoroughly for three days. There won’t be any vendors or shops in the Elven Forest.”

“Yes, I understand.”

After that conversation, she left Yulia’s accommodation. Erina was waiting outside.

The eyes looking at me were unusual. She glanced at Yulia with her suspicious eyes.

I could tell instinctively. Erina was keeping Yulia in check.

“Come on. Let’s all go back.”

“… All right.”

Erina turned her back with a regretful look on her face. If she was even a little late or if Yulia did something strange, she wouldn’t have made a mess.

“If you ever need any other help, let me know.”

“Yes. Thanks.”

“Or you can just come and play. Tea and refreshments are always available.”

With her big smile, Yulia shook her hand. Seeing that, Erina clung to me with her arms crossed next to me.

Colin next to her was not afraid of her, but Yulia greeted me with a smile and confident face to her eyes full of life.

“Erina. Let’s go now.”

“…I see.”

Erina turned her head away, apparently not liking her. She took her and came out of her room where her Yulia was.

The biggest selection is over. But there was still a heap of work to be done.

Among them, thinking about Erina gave me the most trouble. As soon as she saw her arms crossed beside me, she felt lighthearted.

Should I say woman or girl? She had a borderline appearance, and she liked me.

A little while ago, I couldn’t believe her and her kiss. Erina, as if conscious of her, was strangely maintaining a calm attitude.

Her problem was that kissing wasn’t the only thing she asked for. I needed time to gradually organize the rest of the requests.

“Erina. Let’s talk separately for a while later.”

Then, Erina’s cheeks turned red with a pale face.

“Yes, you can do whatever you want.”

“I don’t mean to see you in that sense.”

After the previous mixed bathing incident, the strange expression returned after a long time.

I wonder if this will continue for a while. I already sighed.

***

“Colin.”

“Yes. Warden.”

When his usual stiff tone returned, Colin tightened his body.

A little while ago, the playful expression disappeared like a lie. Instead, only a tired and tired expression remained.

After letting out a small sigh, Yulia flicked her hand. Colin, realizing what she meant, conveyed her concerns in her little voice.

“Chief. No matter how much you drink during the day…”

“It’s almost evening. My work is done.”

Reluctantly, Colin took a bottle of hard liquor from the cupboard and handed it to him. After accepting her drink, Yulia roughly unscrewed the cap from her bottle.

I blew the bottle without a glass. Yulia staggered and wiped her mouth as her strong alcohol got inside.

“Khaaa…”

She let out a sound she couldn’t tell whether it was exclamation or a sigh as Yulia tilted the bottle. Seeing that, Colin added to her pity.

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