Gate of Amitilicia Online

Episode 58: Forest Elf Settlements

Go to the woods with guidance from Zachris and the others. The other way is with the direction I was going earlier.

In the end, we were supposed to go to the elf settlement to attend the funeral.

"Zachris, do you have a problem with my masters entering the elf colony?

Even though there are special reasons, is it okay to invite other races to the settlement?

"What kind of problems do you have?

But it was returned to me by inquiry. Is there something wrong with me?

"No, because no one knew the location of the elf settlement. I thought you were living hidden from the eyes of other species... no?

"There's no reason to live in hiding, is there? We have not refused to visit any other species. It is true that intrusion prevention schemes are applied around settlements, but that is to keep dangerous things away, not to deny all contact with the outside world"

That's what Zachris and the others laugh at. Oh, my God, did I? Hmm? But then, yes.

"Then why didn't the inhabitants of Zvand know where the settlement was?

"It will be the first time in decades that people will come themselves. I guess someone who knows is gone. It's a place that doesn't particularly catch people's attention. I guess I didn't even leave it to tell him. It's not even on the map of the people, or on the location of our settlement."

"You don't have an elf or something doing business in the settlement? You know, outside people who come to visit you at the dealership."

"We're basically self-sufficient. If there's anything we can't procure, go to Zvand and sell it, buy what you need, and go home."

I see, is that what you mean? You can almost complete the settlement alone. And there are no tribes that take business to the elves? Sometimes an elf-made bow is a powerful weapon. Mmm, no unexpected digging?

I noticed the greenery was getting darker as I continued the conversation. Do you think the density of the trees has increased?

"Ahead."

Stop, Zachris says. but I can only see the trees in front of me. I also feel that the intervals at which trees stand are relatively narrow. Plus the weeds or shrubs are amazing. Besides, there are many plants that suck when touched such as lacquer. That alone is resistant to moving forward.

"Are you sure you want to move on here?

By the time it comes out, it will be terrible. Are you okay with this?

"Just keep walking away from where we went, and you'll be fine."

Zachris and the others step in without hesitation. I made sure the cloak was in order, and I never stopped after it.

I noticed a strange thing when I was walking. With all these plants growing, it's not bitter to walk at all. No touching bad plants, no blocking hands going to the trees. I'm not sure, but is there a safe way through? It's not straight, it's quite a change of course.

"Is it also something like a landmark?

"You're used to it."

Asked and answered instantly. That's what you should call an elf. But earlier, you said you weren't turning down the outsiders, but this won't get you to a normal person, maybe. And there's something wrong with this forest.

"Hey, I can't read the signs anymore, do you have any tricks?

[Signal perception] hasn't worked since just now. I can't even identify the three people in front of me. It doesn't seem like he's killing any particular signs, and then it means there's something in this forest itself.

"You noticed that?

To my question, Zachris sounded impressed.

"The tree sperm is erasing us."

It's amazing how capable the plant spirits are of that. I feel like I can expect a lot of effect when I use it in conjunction with [Hidden Row].

"Not only that, but once those who harm or greed the forest step in, they also begin to direct their consciousness to turn their feet out of the forest. So the bandits are basically not even close to the village."

Can we discern those who harm the forest or greedy people to such an extent? Wow, Spirit.

"But can the beast walk normally?"

I see Quinn walking behind me. You're following without any particular problem.

"Oh. Sometimes, you have carnivores who follow the smell to the immediate point of the village. Just..."

My vision opened in the middle of Zachris' words. The sesame grass is gone and the feeling of the trees standing side by side is wider. You're under the impression that it's a forest or a forest. And I saw an artifact ahead of me. It's a fence made of wooden piles. The top of the pile is sharpened and sharpened. Beyond the fence you can see wooden buildings. Quite tall. Is it two floors? Hmm, you have some kind of pre-sightedness...

"The settlements are surrounded by fences, like that, and they keep an eye out. In front of the fence, we can even patrol the open moat. I am even more prepared to be broken through there. Beast control is complete."

Zachris' voice is a little proud.

We quickly arrived at the entrance to the settlement. That sounds like a pretty sturdy gate. There was an empty moat in front of the fence, as I said. Beyond the gate, there is an elf about the same height and a lookout there.

"Open the door!"

The gate opens with the voice of Zachris.

"Ooh..."

Such a voice leaked at the way the settlement spread across the gate. Follow Zachris and the others inside.

The house is unusual. It's not built directly on the ground, it's got a bunch of struts, and there's a house on it. Would it be about three meters from the ground to the floor? There's a wooden ladder hanging on it, so I guess I'll use that to get in and out.

One building at a time is not that big. As far as the outside is concerned, is there two rooms or not? That was like... well, now I know who this visionary is.

"Yoshinogari...?

Reminded me. Ruins in Saga province I have been to before. It looks like a high-floor warehouse I saw there. Unlike in real life, there are no hole-in-the-hole dwellings, and the roof of the house is covered in plants, which naturally differs from the buildings that were restored in the ruins. But that's the atmosphere of the whole settlement. I see, was the elf Yayoi?

I looked at Zachris, and I converted my hair into a brain. An elf with a corner hair tied to it...

I almost erupted, so I hold my mouth and deflect my face. Zachris and the others didn't notice, did they? It's dangerous. It's stupid.

Rethink your mind and think seriously. How come you haven't built it directly on the ground? You wouldn't do it like this without the benefit of doing so. There must be a reason.

"The only reason the house isn't built directly on the ground is because we're preparing for the invasion of the beast?

"Exactly. If you go up, most beast fangs and nails won't reach you. Even if they break in, if they shoot an arrow from the top, they can handle it safely."

Zachris gave me Mal for my predictions. I knew you were thinking about it and building it. Sure looks fine as long as this doesn't even come with the first bear of an adult.

While looking through the village, the elves, the inhabitants, began to show themselves from the chills and inside the house. Some men and some women. They're all beautifully shaped...... there's still no such thing as a gene for scrupulous work in elves.

I guess you know that Zachris and the others went out looking for Kurt. A gaze of anticipation and anxiety is directed at them. And the gaze that surprised me and Quinn was also pointed at me. I'm talking about people not coming in decades, so are you wondering?

"How'd it go, Zachris?

One elf man, who was in the village, called out as he came this way. This guy speaks elf. Yeah, I know exactly what that means.

'... I could have taken you home'

There were three elves out there searching, and three of them came back. Zachris said he took him back on top of that. I guess I understood what that meant. Elf man's face stained with grief.

'... well... no, should I just say I'm fortunate to have been found'

Tell him to squeal, and the elf man's gaze turns this way.

What about your people?

"It's the Gentile who freed Kurt, who was cadaverizing me. He wasn't just burying the body after that, he was looking for us to give him the artifact. It was thanks to him that I was able to bring Kurt home. '

'Was I? I thank you for helping my compatriots return home.'

An elf man bowed his head this way. No, and I'll give it back at the meeting, too.

"Then let's get ready for the funeral."

An elf man turned his heel back and walked to the back of the village, speaking to the elves who were showing their faces. Were the villagers ready for a little too, they seem sad but start moving quickly.

Then we'll help.

Theodore says so and leaves with Mauri. Only me and Quinn and Zachris remained here.

"If there's anything I can do to help, I can help, too, okay?

I don't know what this funeral looks like, but if you need manpower, there are some things I can do to help. I would only be able to work as hard as I can.

"Can you speak our language?

Zachris was surprised by my suggestion. Oh, well. Ever since we met, Zachris and the others have been using a common language. All the conversations I had earlier were in Elf, and was it surprising that I understood that?

"Oh. I learned it for when I met an elf who couldn't speak the common language"

That, as far as I'm concerned, we're talking in Japanese together, but I wonder if you can hear it in common or elf over there? If you use it unconsciously, it should sound like a common language.

"Now, did you hear that in common?

"Hmm? Yeah, you do"

That, after all, is the default a common language? Uh, then,

"How about this time? What language am I speaking right now?

I'll say it, with the awareness that I'm going to use Elf. Then,

"That's our word."

Now I think I heard it in elf. Does that mean that languages other than the common language will not be recognised unless they are so consciously used? That, so if you want to talk in Japanese, they won't make sense to you? What's happening systematically around here?

'But you even remembered the words for our compatriots...'

Something Zachris is thrilled about. It's hard to load a dictionary, but with SP, it's easy to acquire. If I had to learn and acquire this as a language, not a skill, I'm pretty sure I couldn't get that far. I'm kind of uncomfortable when I'm so grateful because of the system...

"We'll do the prep. You take your time until you're ready. We can't let them work."

That's what Zachris walks off.

"By the way, are you ready? You sure you don't mind staying put?

Ask as you look at your gear. I don't think it's going to be a funeral. I'm still armed.

"Because it's a funeral, and you need to change your outfit?

"Hmm... When it's our funeral, there's a funeral outfit. Elves, or that's not what the residents over here have?

"There's no such thing as a custom between us. I don't know because I've never been to a human funeral, but the Gentiles do."

That's unusual, Zachris mutters. If things change, I guess that means, even in the game. Next time we get back to Einfast, we'll read the coronation book properly. Aside from whether you ever attend a funeral or a wedding, it wouldn't be a bad idea to know it as knowledge.

"So, where are we going to do the funeral?

"It's the heart of the settlement. You can see it from here."

I'm told, I'll turn my gaze back. Oh, that building... Wait, that's not a building, is it?

"Is that a tree...?

What looked like a building was a tree trunk. What a thickness. I feel like I've been watching you for a while. You're over three meters.

"That's the dry ad for our settlement. People call it the Cuisine Tree."

Surprised to see me, Zachris said proudly.