The Branded Female Fencer
Those on our way, Part 10 - Waiting for visitors ② -
The reunion between Alphilis and Nia was not as dramatic as the surroundings thought. Not that the two of them were happy to reunite, of course. Their joy was considerable, and of course the two of them talked about it late that night, but they thought they had reunited to see each other, so it was natural, in a way, that they had reunited, and it was not a sobbing event to the emotion.
More than that, their thoughts were already focused on how they would move next, and it seemed as if what they were going to make up was going to be touching. When the night dawned, Nia quickly entered the formation of a squadron with Yao and was introduced to Corwen, a military teacher, for guidance on how to operate it. Ekla went into preparation to introduce the guild and their work to earn a living and at the same time issued a circular stating that 200 beasts would stay in Arnelia for some time against the Arnelia City Hall. The city hall was somewhat more rushed to receive it and give the city a touch about the beast man's stay.
But there was less upset for Arnelian citizens who saw rare species like Seekers and Emeralds, and this was more surprising for the beasts.
Fenna, its seeker, but these days he seemed to be studying about the human world while spending a lot of time in the presence of the Alphilis and others, either thanks to the Seeker and the better human life. If there is time, it seems to be accompanied by Hartinias, Sharghin and Roxwell, who go to city halls and libraries and learn about people's lives and economies.
Shargin and the others went to Alphilis and the rest of the workouts if they had time to spare. Orbastov, the chief of the clan, also began to visit Miriazal from time to time, consulting on how to contact the hideouts of the seekers scattered throughout the continent. With that, the Seekers were scattered throughout the continent, making an effort to keep in touch with each mile.
Another thing Fenna worked on in it. We were friends with the dog monkeys, we interacted with the elves. Today's visit to Alphilis and the others was also a consultation to see if we could use some manpower in order to get in touch with the elves.
"Then the elves said they hid west of the continent. Is that what you're saying?
"Yeah, that's what Master Orbastov says. Even those of us who are proud of our longevity are incompatible with the elves, but we've decided that we can't go so far. Instead, I think it would be more dangerous for the elves not to live in a land isolated from the world like a prairie"
"So you want to protect the elves with our hands?
"I'm not thinking that far. I am proud to say that the elves are nobler and more proud than we are in the first place. You could point out that it's arrogant, though, because it's also not a race to point and accept from the front.
I just want them to explain the current situation on the continent and then decide what decisions to make. I'd like you to cooperate, but at least if you don't have the means to contact me, I'll have trouble when I have to. "
"You're concerned about Sconer's forces, aren't you?
"Yes."
Fenna was surprised to hear from Orbastov. The Elves, once said to be Sconner and moved as spirits of the Great Demon King, apparently have several times as many of them as the Seekers. When I asked him how that had happened, he returned with a truly astonishing response.
"Originally, it seems that a species called Seeker served a certain powerful demon king. You think many of them were being held hostage and forced to enslave their families and clans rather than serving them? He said it was the current Seeker who left half the force."
"So you think you're traitors from the perspective of the entire race?
"... tough to say, but from them we must be traitors. According to the chief's autobiography, many of the seekers did not escape from each family, but did so in the form of betrayal of them. We couldn't seem to afford to think of anything but our own lives. The search for a new heaven and earth was defeated by the fear of death. He told them that they were terrified and could not even think about what the rest of them had seen. Therefore, Connor's resentment towards us is profound."
"Well... I guess that's right"
"Some of them questioned living as seekers and served heroic kings, or mixed with the world of men, but Master Orbastov said that we were called Dark Elves and scorned because we became spirits of the Great Demon King.
That's how we named ourselves Explorers and made them bad guys by calling them Sconers. As a result, the Great Demon King was banished, so we became the winners, and in the world they were told as the wicked. But that doesn't reflect the facts correctly. Instead, it should be said that you have only overlaid your sins. "
"It's cheap. Yeah, and I don't agree with that, but that's what you'd say if someone called Sconner was on this occasion. But let me tell you from a third party's point of view, if that's the case, you can't tell me which one was right. However, it will no longer be possible for the Sconers, who have formed themselves into the Great Demon King, to relate to the world. History did not side with them. Instead, it's going to be a trial."
"Alphilis is right."
He gaveled at Fenna with a look of regret, anger and mercy. I guess Fenna has something to think about, too. Because they found out that their species, which they felt proud of, originated like that.
But Alphilis has no sympathy. Because I can't help but sympathize now, and I know that poor sympathy will unnecessarily hurt the pride of the Seekers. Alphilis asked.
Continued