How the Villain Lives

39. It is difficult to pretend to be kind.

Often in the media, such as movies and novels, elves are reluctant and reluctant to cooperate with humans, preferably. However, those who helped the elves and joined them in a tremor were forced to panic at the appearance of the elves destroying their common sense.

It wasn't a humiliating attitude like removing the liver or gallbladder, but everyone responded friendly and immediately rescued them if they lacked something because it was quite wrong with the elves they knew.

"I didn't know the Elves were so good at sticking together."

"In fact, I don't usually respond like this. As I mentioned, it is now a situation where the continent's beings, who have come up against the forces of darkness, need to unite."

Cristina continues to talk awkwardly as she receives Arben's words. Even if it is now known, there were almost a thousand people here today. As for the Elves, it would seem strange to have so many humans gathered in three days, but everyone was convinced by the explanation that there are so many adventurers now that there is no big question about it. To be honest, it was easier for people to be on that side.

"Hey, we don't have time? Can't you go any faster?"

Cristina and the elves slightly frown as the others in the tent tackle. I called on the humans to be the mainstay of the operation, but these humans were not so rude.

'Even if you are an adventurer like me, there is also Arben who is so polite and dignified.'

Cristina hides her heart with a smile worthy of her position.

"I'm sorry. I thought I had a chance to fight back, so I'll get to the point. Due to the strong power of the Dark Elves, we were originally planning to spend time defending until the warriors and priests of the Lou Church came to support us. But with the help of God, so many adventurers helped us, we changed our plans to get rid of those filthy Dark Elves right now. Everybody look at this."

The map on the table depicted a dense forest centered on a huge tree that seemed to draw the world water right next to it. Everywhere, there were unusual topographies such as valleys and cliffs, and there were signs of towns and fortresses surrounding the world's water to a certain extent.

"The Dark Elves are going to pollute this world water that unites us with the power of darkness and make this huge boreal forest theirs. Please lend your strength not only to us, but also to the numerous flora and fauna that live in this forest."

"You don't have to ask that. Why don't you lend your strength to anyone who needs help at any time?"

"... Arben!"

"Really, I'm just sitting there filming a drama."

"Be quiet. It's us anyway. All you have to do is get mission points."

The two men, who appeared to be Westerners, spoke up as if they had been told to listen. It was very rude, but the people who participated in this meeting are not ordinary people. Among the numerous, he was a man of extraordinary strength.

Some rescued the village just before it was annihilated, from those who defeated the assassins' raid alone, like Arben, and others who prevented secret operations by accident. It was not so good to resist planting them.

'Four people who don't show much interest, two who don't explicitly like it. Not a bad number.'

"Hmm. I guess I made you feel a little uncomfortable. I'm sorry."

"... That's enough. I didn't really want to receive an apology, so I won't have to blush my face anymore since I first met you. So, Princess. What are we supposed to do specifically?"

"It's simple. Now the Dark Elves are pressuring us through those brutal and brutal attacks. I want to ask you to take back the fort, the main base, and the fairy's path."

"I've been told that for centuries now, can we counterattack them at once because they help us?"

"Absolutely, because we've been pushed from the numbers so far. If the adventurers can help us attack, we can take charge of our defenses. Unlike those outside, I have a special assignment for those of you who are here."

Cristina handed out one map to the people, each showing a different region.

String!

[Retaking Node]

Rating: C +

Currently, the main defense point in the Kingdom of Elves occupied by Dark Elves. There are several fairy paths that allow you to travel to the core area at once, making it a point of defense for the Elf Kingdom to recover at any cost. I hope you can get rid of the Dark Elves and repair the Node before things get worse.

Accomplishment Condition: Defeat Dark Elves and retake Nodes.

Reward: 3000 Mission Points. Props made by Elves.

"The approximate numbers or troops of Dark Elves where you're going will be on the map. Of course, our elves will stick together and assist you, but please familiarize yourself with them in advance."

"There are quite a few hostiles."

"Yes, and even though they are corrupt, fighting them in the woods with those who have the characteristics of an elf will be very difficult. So please don't underestimate your enemies and do your best."

"That's not a bad reward, is it?"

"If you still have 1500 Mission Points for the third day."

If you only give me a lot of mission points, I don't care what happens. Either you meet the minimum requirements and get out of this world or you risk reaching the limit of your abilities. It was a matter of choice. When everyone tried to leave the tent without saying anything, a man raised his arm.

"I want to ask you something about my mission, is it okay?"

"Your name is definitely... Choi Chul Hyung, right? What are you doing?"

"Nothing else. I want to do something else instead of this mission I've been given. Is that okay?"

"I heard Choi Chul is a strong man who has prevented the raid of superior monsters by himself. Are the tasks given to you now burdensome?"

It was an eloquent gesture that touched pride, but Choi Chul took it unambiguously.

"Not that, because I have someone I need to help. I can't help protecting him, but I don't think I can do this mission."

"Then I will allow him to move with Choi Chul Hyung. Don't you think so?"

"I wish I could, but I'm not saying that he has to pay for the favor he received, no matter what. What can I do? I'm forced to move."

"… so where exactly do you want to go?"

"Same place as him."

Arben was immediately embarrassed when an oriental man named Choi Chul-hyung pointed to himself. If someone who has never seen it suddenly says that he needs to follow him, anyone will be embarrassed. But shortly after drawing conclusions from what he said, Arben said with a trembling expression.

"Are you going to move with me because of Yooseong?"

"You know very well. I prayed for the people of my country and told them surprisingly well so I could help them. You don't have to specification it. I'm pretty strong, though."

"I see."

Arben looks at Cristina with a shivering look in a vague situation. I couldn't say her face was too good.

'That man. I haven't liked it since I first met you, but it just keeps bothering me.'

I didn't like his humble attitude, but I thought I had nothing to see anymore, and I didn't even know I would hear his name here. I wanted to tell her not to say anything out of the ordinary, but Cristina put her anger in her heart.

'Arben is watching, so be careful here.'

"The purpose of this is to put the dark elves in different places so that they can't cooperate. If Choi Chul leaves the mission indefinitely, others may become that dangerous."

Cristina thought it was a great counterattack in her own way, but unfortunately the opponent was not good. He did not negotiate directly or have a knack for speech, but Choi Cheol has been in the city for almost two years. He was also the head of a medium-sized guild and trained to listen to the harsh conversations between ghosts, Yoo Baek Woo and Kim Lee Hyun.

"Hey, princess. I am, and the people here are not elves' men. That doesn't necessarily mean you have to listen to your orders. Is it simply my mistake to sound like you're saying," If you don't help me, there's going to be that much damage, and it's all your responsibility? ""

"Well, that's..."

"Even if something goes wrong in the front and back, it's too bad and desperate for us now. Right over there. It's so rude to be thankful for helping. If you don't like me, I'll leave right now. I don't really care."

This was something Choi Chul could say because he had so much confidence in his skills. If the Elves refuse, you can take Yooseong and go find another mission. In fact, it wasn't that hard for him to escape by collecting just 5,000 points.

After all, it was Cristina who had to take a step back.

"... Where Choi Chul is missing, we'll send our guardians and special forces to attack him."

"What, you didn't have the power to make the sound of death after all. Then I'll get out first."

Choi Hyeol, who left without even looking back, made a strong impression on people. Such behavior is only possible when the skill is supported. Especially those who knew the disturbances yesterday remembered Choi Chul as a key figure. It was advantageous not to have anything to do with such a person.

Eventually, the meeting with one missing person ended up so blurry.

It was Yooseong that Arben first came out after the meeting. Yooseong, who was receiving consumables, throwing daggers, etc. from the Elves in a modest manner, had a fairly vague expression. I haven't been able to talk properly since the conversation ended so desperately yesterday. Arben, who recalled the fact late, said in vain.

"Yooseong. Can I talk to you for a second?"

"Absolutely. Is this an important story?"

"That's not it. It doesn't matter if someone else hears it. Do you know a man named Choi Chul Hyung?"

"I know. who helped me in a difficult situation yesterday."

"Were you with him?"

"That's not true. I just talked to him, and besides being a person from the same country, there were a lot of things that worked out. Do you have anything strange?"

Is there anyone who says they'll do a dangerous mission together for someone who hasn't met in a day? Of course, if you look, you don't have anyone like that, but why do you think that person is involved with you?

"Yooseong. Then you must be more... than me."

"If you're thinking of giving me up, please stop. I'll follow Arben even if I have to. Yesterday I got a little emotional, but once I thought about it, I owe it to my life. I will fight alongside you to repay you for that grace."

"... Got it. I will join the battle soon, so I can be thoroughly prepared."

Arben has already promised to keep Yooseong safe in this mission with his mouth. Of course, the other guardian, Choi Chul Hyung, could have given him his guardian duties moderately, but this could not have been done because of Yooseong's promise to show grace.

There is something he has said, and what the other person puts forward is not a last-minute favor, but a sure cause to repay grace, so he has no choice but to stick it next to it. In the process, Choi Hyeol was a naturally attached tomb.

'This is the first time.'

The people on the mission have only been with close friends or people who can trust enough. Even in compulsory missions, it was fundamental to survive alone thoroughly rather than collaborating with others. It turned out that two people who didn't even know who they were became were colleagues. Even if you only filled 5000 mission points, it was too noisy to say that they would break up.

Arben was not the only one who was confronting the opponent. Looking back at him after completing the question, Sung-hoon also panicked. So far, Sung-hoon has solved most of the problems with his flashy ideas and wits. In fact, those ideas produced the best results. But now anxiety was spreading in one corner of my heart.

'I've never felt like this before. I feel anxious that things will not work out as I thought. Should we put things off a little bit? Or….'

"What do you think? Won't you take the weapon?"

"Oh, sorry. for a while, I was in the middle of something else."

"Not with anyone else."

Whenever the elf received the item, Sung-hoon reacted with a good smile as if it had become serious.

'After all, you've already made up your mind, haven't you? Then all that's left is to implement.'