Haroon

“What's going on? ”

“I don't know. ”

“Shouldn't you be fighting the Elves? ”

“Yeah, but nobody seems to want to. They're just looking at each other. ”

Most users were not aware of the situation. He will, but tension is only rising, and the forces of the potential remain stationary. Of course, it was never known that the Baron Co-op Guild would try to contact the Elves via Dwarf Village.

“Damn it! Aren't you supposed to be dead or alive or something? ”

“I'm telling you. ”

Though the knights led by the great forces were cautious, the aggressive users raised their speculation as soon as they got together and watched the dungeon. However, they also knew that there was nothing they could do about the Elves without any kind of force. It's just frustrating to spend time like this.

Then strange things happened.

People started disappearing in the middle of the night. At first there were only one or two, but now dozens are disappearing. It was the same with the First Crown Prince's camp.

“The king reports. ”

The face of the first prince who called the meeting was stiff. The people in the meeting room were as serious as they were.

“Last night, before and after midnight, the entire barracks where the Twelve Knights, including Bird of Rubin, had familiarized themselves, disappeared. ”

“Twelve Expert knights disappeared overnight without a trace? How?”

The question standing on the Prince's Day made Hilton sweat cold. He did not understand why he had to answer.

“That…… the entire barracks disappeared like a lie. ”

“Whoa! How did this happen! ”

Duke Rhynt has also been to the place where the knights disappeared, but there is nothing to know. The chiefs of the knights and nobles who attended the meeting were also familiar with the case, but no one could answer the question of the first prince.

The first prince, who was looking at the faces of those who attended the meeting, finally stopped his gaze. After Landrell followed the storm troopers, Hilton's mascot was a favorable presence in the sands.

“This isn't just happening to us. We looked into it in secret, and then other factions went missing just like us. ”

Hilton reported to the First with an embarrassing face.

“Three days ago, ten wizards of the Seven Wave Knights disappeared and were there that day, just before the clash. ”

Yes. No, to be precise, it was a bit of a collision rather than near a collision, resulting in hundreds of casualties on both sides. Immediately before the unbearable spread, the two princes gathered together to prevent the collision.

“Hmmm, the disappearance is happening all the way across the country.... ”

“Yes. The disappearance of the unknown cause is happening between knights and wizards and foreigners. According to a research by the Theon Information Guild, more than 300 people have already been killed in the disappearance that occurred approximately 15 days ago. ”

“And yet there was no trace? ”

The first prince was a face that he did not understand, but Hilton also reported the same face.

“Yes. Our Rubin Birch and Performing Knights didn't see it disappear like the other missing cases. It just evaporated, as if it hadn't existed from the beginning, the entire barracks and the people in them. ”

“Could it have been taken secretly by other forces? ”

1A few knights nodded their heads in agreement with the prince. It is strange that there are no conflicts while gathering like this. The forces gathered here are the ones who fight bloody on the Emperor's throne. Although the Elves are being forced into a situation, there were many who were in a grudged relationship because of the old rivalry.

“Of course, there are those who think that, but if you think about it in advance and make it more guarded and guarded, it's unlikely. It seems to have happened because of the collisions of other forces that have been escalating recently. ”

As Hilton said, there have been several serious clashes at the Treasure Basin recently. Of course, other forms of tension were escalating due to these disappearances, even though the brains came and covered them so as not to give fishing grounds to other forces.

“So his words were not the work of another? ”

“Yes, it is. There's no reason for any of the forces gathered here. ”

“No, why not? Could it be the assassins who are trying to weaken our forces? ”

The first prince kept suspecting it was the work of the forces.

‘The tension is getting too old. At this rate, we'll be at war with Humans before the Elves. ’

After arriving here for the first time, I was in a hurry because I didn't have any income. Hilton carefully makes his own conjectures, sensing quite a lot of what the first prince said.

“The skills of the missing Rubin bird were Expert class. I don't know if Assassin killed him, but I can't believe he was abducted with eleven of his men, and there was no noise, and there was no trace. ”

“That's true of Hilton himself. Even a Sword Master can't do that. I don't know if I'll kill them all.... ”

Duke Rhynt also agreed with the verdict of the sands. Obviously, there were many strange things about the disappearance. We couldn't draw out anything that might help us deal with the Elves at the last princes' meeting, but we agreed to stop our temporary partnership and our aggression against each other.

“But……. ”

Hilton sweeps through the crowd once and then opens his mouth.

“What?"

The first prince who saw Hilton hesitate asked, shining his eyes. Hilton's meticulous personality couldn't have found anything. The first prince was convinced that he had found something.

“The floor in the barracks was a little strange. ”

The attention of the people in the meeting room was uniquely directed to him. He wanted to give up this excessive interest, but he had to risk it because it was an issue.

“I didn't clear the barracks. Then the four corners of the pit with the support of the barracks would have been left behind, but I didn't see anything. as if they were covered. ”

“Hmm. That's really weird. I can't believe the knights moved without my order, but I can't believe they cleared the barracks. ”

“Yes, but the floor was different in height and density compared to other places. The whole floor was turned upside down, and the colors were different and smooth. ”

“You think it's upside down? ”

“Yes, Your Majesty! It was unbelievable, but on the ground. While preparing for the stay, the barracks were in a soft, uncompressed state, and the colors were different from the outside. The floor height was different. ”

Everyone frowned at Hilton's words. I had no idea what he was going to say.

“It seemed as if the earth had been turned off and refilled. ”

In Hilton's continued explanation, the eyes of those who once again looked at the ground widened, confirming that he was right.

“What? So that means the Elves were involved? ”

The Duke of Surprise Line gives Hilton a nod with confidence. It's unlikely that the Elves deliberately attacked with Spirit Magic, but the trail must have been made of Spirit Magic.

“Hmm. This is definitely weird. The Elves who have never been in the Priory will gradually reduce our Humans' power through the midst of the night. That doesn't make any sense. ”

The first prince was not the only one who thought strange.

“Yes. We have also spread boundary magic, including alarm magic, throughout the camp. If the Elves are here, our wizards on the perimeter will never know. ”

Duke Rhynt also listened to the prince.

“That's why it's a problem. By the way, it looks like the earth attribute spirit magic has been unfolded, but there is no magical scent in the trail. ”

Hilton was confused because he agreed. The disappearance has become increasingly labyrinthine.

“I can't. Double your guard for now. I hope the Storm Mercenaries negotiate with the Elves and come back soon... ”

The first prince's eyes were on the far side of the barracks. In the long run, I was more likely to fall into a panic before dealing with the Elves. It feels like gunpowder in the powder cellar. Guns that go up, someone takes out a little spark, and they burst into flames.

The direction of Taruga was a forest to the northeast of the dungeon. It should be just east of the dungeon.

The outskirts of the forest, where huge trees were covering the sky, were surrounded by blurry membranes as if the boundaries were unfolding. As the group gets closer, the elven warriors emerge.

The vigor of the Elven Warriors with their arrows tied around their waists and their sharp swords is quite intimidating. Thankfully, the vanguard Taruga and the dwarf elders spoke with the elves before the atmosphere escalated.

Only when the leader of the elven warriors does not hide the enemy's young gaze can the group follow the dwarves into the woods.

A few layers of bounded forests reveal a path that could barely be walked by a single person, according to the elven wizards. Dwarves and Humans walk along it. Only two hours after walking past the elven warriors ambushed by cover, such as trees and rocks, did I arrive at the destination.

The road through the forest of hostile Elven Warriors has been tainted by talents like Dylan. The strength of thousands of Export-level warriors who could use Mana was a threat that even a Sword Master could not easily ignore.

"Amazing!"

The enemies of the Elves were formidable enough to feel the pain of needle-stabbing. The Co-op Guild accompanied Harun senses that he can kill the opponent with just a glance.

‘Maybe he planned this position on purpose. ’

Whether it was meant to defeat the human speculation or nature, Elven warriors lived a harsh life on both sides while crossing a long distance, and most of them died unconsciously.

“Here we are. ”

Taruga couldn't be more pleased. In front of them were some huge trees that reminded them of high-rise apartments, like a real chicken coop. Beneath the tree that was shaded by the thick leaves of a thick branch, there was a huge hole, and there was a considerable number of elves coming out.

In front of them, an elf who can't control his age comes out and greets Taruga.

“It's an honor to meet you, Lord. Thank you so much for welcoming me in person. ”

“Good to see you again, descendant of Vulcan. Welcome!”

First, Taruga comes forward and greets you. An elf in the middle is in charge of the interpreter. Then the golden elf, called Lord, greeted him. He looked very old due to the deep wrinkles, deep eyes, and a great prayer.

According to Henny, Bullkan is a blacksmith god from the myths of Dwarves and the ancestors of Dwarves.

“With Lord's understanding, my family has a new home here, and I will repay you for this kindness. ”

“It's good for us that you're here because we need the goods you make anyway. I'm just curious how they got along with the uninvited. ”

Rod glances at the dwarves, but glares at them like ice. However, Harun was surprised and excited about something else, rather than being overwhelmed by such a gaze.

"I see what they're saying! ’

What a strange thing to do. I couldn't figure out what gave me this ability. However, the ability made me proud to see the gust and its value rise.

“Some of these are friends of our tribe. He asked me to arrange a meeting of Humans and Elves, so I came to say hello to him. ”

“Friends?”

The Elf Lord was very surprised by the words of the Dwarf anamfatha. The elves around him react the same way.

It was because they knew that unlike those who live in a self-contained lifestyle, they were dwarves who had limited transactions with humans, but they rarely called humans friends. Humans are fundamentally enemies to the heretics.

“My name is Harun. A mercenary.”

The Elf Lord's eyes follow Taruga's gaze, and he steps aside to face Harun.

“Haroon the mercenary greets Lord. ”

Harun leans forward, bowing and saluting politely. The eyes of Elf Lord and the other elves standing behind him are strangely shining. Even though they did not know the human language, they could understand the meaning of Harun's words precisely.

The elf's eyes, which used to translate by Lord's side, grow like a lampshade. It was a great reaction for the elves that there were not many emotional expressions.

Taruga knew very well what surprised them. They also experienced it.

“This guy has an unusual ability. even though it's a different language, you can understand what it means. ”

Taruga explains, but the Elves' curiosity remains unclear.

Oddly enough, all the Elves, including Lord, have looked at Harun with astonished eyes several times.

I don't see any Half Elves. Even though the name of the Half Elves had been broken for a long time, it was also unlikely because the language of the Half Elves was somewhat different from that of the Obedient Elves. The Elves' eyes became increasingly curious and suspicious.

But Lord and a few Elven Elves nod their heads at what they had in mind.

“It's certainly strange, but there's nothing you don't understand. So you're a transcendent? ”

Lord asked him himself, but Harun did not know what the transcendent meant.

“That's the first I've heard of it. I don't know how I got this ability. ”

“Transcendent means someone who has surpassed the limits of each species through Awakening. It speaks to those who know the nature and order of things by themselves without having to learn. You can communicate with other races by the pulse of your brain or willingly, without being dependent on language. Their destiny is to one day walk the path as a family road. ”

Harun smiles bitterly and says nothing, although it is now a description of the soft road that feels good. He wasn't transcendent. I have never awakened, and I do not know the nature of things and their order without learning. The Elf Lord misunderstands him, but I have nothing else to say.

Lord looking carefully at Harun's expression nods slightly.

“You must have undergone some sort of Awakening process or some strange ritual. ”

It was also a story I didn't know what it meant.

However, Lord told me that the curiosity of the Elves disappeared. Harun could not understand what they were thinking, but fortunately, Harun's gaze had now changed from blatant hostility to small affection.

“Wow, that's odd. I can feel the scent of a Spirit on you. Are you a Spirit? ”

Rod looks at Harun with interesting eyes as if surprised by something. The elves beside him were also surprised to see Harun again.

“That's right. I got lucky and made friends with a spirit. ”

Harun's words surprise Lord and the Elves. Their gaze on humans, who were spiritual after transcendence, was frightening. Especially the word "friend" surprised me so much that even Lord forgot to say it for a moment.

A moment later, Lord asks with a strange look and expression.

“Friendship, not summoning? ”

“It's a contract bound in the thread of fate, but the spirits are my friends. ”

“Ugh! I didn't think such a man existed. Especially tied to the thread of fate. ”

Harun did not know how great it was. You can't ask Lord, and I didn't think he'd explain it to you.

“You're a man we can all recognize, after all. Taru deserves to be known as a friend. Did you say spirits? ”

“Yes, I have some Spirit friends. ”

“Hm. That's why it's mixed with the scent of dark spirits. ”

Lord nods and smiles favorably at Harun.

“A friend of a dwarf and a mortal who shares spirits and friendships with the transcendents deserves to talk to us. Let's hear what you have to say. Manong, get ready. ”

“Yes, Lord. ”

The tall elf next to Lord answers.

A race of harmonious elves with thin, elongated tears, a sharp nose and thin lips, Manong was an elf with a tremendous muscular body. His whole body is full of breathtaking destructive speculation with black spots on the tip of his long ears with dark red skin.

The farmer sweeps the humans once with a cool look and raises his hand. Some of the elves around were preparing long wooden tables and chairs between the trees, as well as quick drinks.

“Have a seat.”

According to Lord, Harun takes his place, and the group is seated in a chair. The group is unable to understand the words of the Elves, including Lord, but they are able to guess what they are saying through Harun's words and the reaction of the elves.

I thought I could get kicked out even if I didn't meet him, but Harun made me realize that this was the place to be. The Elves' gaze on Harun was very familiar, unlike their own.

This made negotiations more likely to succeed.

Are you sure you're a mercenary? Obviously, we humans said that. How can we communicate with Elves? ’

The wizards could not understand. I didn't even know the language of the Elves, but I was surprised that I could understand the language of the Elves by speaking it in my own language, but that's not important right now.

“So, what brings you to us? ”

Harun, who drank a cup of tea as clear and aromatic as the sap of a tree, also spoke the key to Lord's question of getting to the point. I didn't want to spend a long time with Elves revealing their outright hostility to Humans.

“The humans gathered here want to enter the dungeon. ”

“Dungeon? Ah! Humans think it's a dungeon. ”

Harun's eyes widen with unexpected words. What do you mean, it's not a dungeon?

“It's not a dungeon. I heard that dungeons in the human language used to be the laboratory of great wizards or a hideout of treasure, right? ”

Lord's common sense was correct.

“Yes, there are some differences in meaning, but it's okay to think that. ”

“Then you've come to the wrong place. It's a test site that's been around since the Ra's Empire. It's called the Emperor's Staircase. ”

“The Imperial Staircase"? ”

“Yes. It is a place to test whether the person who entered has the qualities to become emperor. ”

Harun narrows his eyes when he hears Lord's explanation. It was part of what he thought, part of what he thought was right and part is different. But I wondered how the Elves knew about it.

“Can you tell me a little bit more? ”

At Harun's request, Lord opens his mouth, saying it shouldn't be difficult.

“La Empire was the empire that ruled the entire continent for 4,000 years. Tell the Old Testament that the La Empire has brought peace and prosperity to this land through agreement and coordination. ”

4,000 years? An empire can survive that much? Not one race, not all factions? ’

Harun couldn't believe it. However, regardless of his surprised expression, Lord's explanation continued.

“Each faction was greeting a common enemy at the time. At that time, the Mediterranean was not closed, so powerful horsemen appeared, and each faction had to work together to defeat the dragons. Each faction had its own territory, and in a common area here in the land of tranquility, all factions lived together. In the early days, dragons were at the center of it, but the Demon Kings appeared through the most pervasive corridor ever, and dragons were almost devastated. Their sacrifice narrowed the corridor, and the Demon Kings' reentry disappeared. But even the invasion of the Horsemen, not the Demon King, caused chaos and genocide in the world, and all factions had to work together to defeat them. La Empire was created that way. ”

The history of the Ra Empire, lost in human history, remained with the Elves. Whether for their long lives or for some other reason, the reality of the La Empire, which was known only to humans, was shocking.

‘It's almost a myth. ’

Harun couldn't help but admire the artificial intelligence computers that created the virtual reality called Beyond. It was a huge world view.

“Were the Orcs one of them, then? ”

I didn't realize the Orcs mingled with other factions to form an empire. Lord smiles faintly at Harun's question.

“No. They are pure Orcs, not current half-Orcs possessed by chest pain and desire, instead of blending with the Mages to weaken their intelligence. He has the ability to naturally build mana on his body on smooth, hairless skin and has a high intellectual ability to rival other races. ”

Hearing Lord's words, there is something that comes to mind.

“Rump Orcs, perhaps? ”

When I entered the Rump Orc dungeon, I remembered seeing a well-compartmentalized living area, quality weapons and armor. At the time, I thought it was taken from Humans, but I heard that there was a high chance that they made such things themselves. It is because there is no chance of obtaining such things unless you leave the Hookran Mountains.

“Rump Orc? Ah! Humans call Orcs with Humps that way. If there's a hump, it's true. They say Mana has a cluster of humps around his head. I haven't seen them in a long time. Only a handful of their descendants have survived. They live in mountains as deep as we do. ”

I learned something new. Rump Orcs, which Humans call Demon Orcs, were actually a highly intelligent species, like Dwarves and Elves. And Orcs are half-breed monsters born of a bond with the Horses.

“So this is the building the entire Ra's Empire built together? ”

Harun returned to his original subject because of his personal curiosity.

“Of course. It was built with the knowledge and skills of all races and the magic science that flourished at the time. That's why it was sturdy enough to withstand the heavy earthquakes, tidal waves, and heavy volcanic eruptions that brought the destruction of the La Empire, and it's been functioning normally ever since. ”

I have another question in Lord's explanation. Even if it's not to unravel henny's curiosity later.

“So the destruction of the prosperous Ra Empire was caused by a natural disaster? ”

“Yes. That's what they say in the archives. It's just that the intensity was too great to be called a natural disaster. ”

And then I saw the treasure basin, and I remembered a family.

“So this is the crater they call the Treasure Basin? ”

Rod nods at Harun's question.

“That's right. This vast area, inhabited by representatives of the entire La Empire at the time, was swept up by an earthquake and a series of volcanic eruptions, burying all the buildings and creatures in a split ground. Twelve large volcanoes, connected by zizzes, erupted in a chain, and the entire continent was rocking like a wave. At that time, almost every city in the La Empire was destroyed, as well as 70% of the total population. But it was just the beginning. The volcanic ash that went up into the air covered the sky, and the earth had to undergo a dark period in which few sunlight had come in for more than 400 years. The temperatures have fallen and the bitter cold has fallen, and the fruit that hasn't seen the sunlight has rotted away. Lives that survived the Great Catastrophe died one by one from severe cold and hunger. It was the end of La Empire. ”

Harun's cold answer does not clear his mind.

“But how did the dungeon...? ”

“It's because the ‘Emperor's Stairs’ were not originally on the ground, but floating buildings that could be lifted in the air. ”

“Yes?”

A floating building? So that giant building can soar into the sky?

A smile flashes across Lord's face to see if Harun's eyes were amusing.

“The Imperial Stairwell is a building that combines the best of magic and academia that we can't even fathom at our current level. This building doesn't hurt the beings who came in to be tested, but marks them in five stages according to their abilities and sends them out into some kind of warp magic. ”

It was a really strange building. If Lord is right, this is the perfect building for the Golden Battle. Then you won't have to bleed.

“Anyway, because of the Emperor's staircase function, our tribe who entered the building during the Great Catastrophe was able to climb up to the sky and avoid the anger. The 1,320 people who fled to the Imperial Stairwell at the time were the ancestors of our clan. ”

I couldn't believe it, but I can now understand what Lord said.

“Among the Elves, there are several. Among them, our dark family has worked primarily in the La Empire as protectors and supervisors. A determined personality that seeks harmony and equality, but values strength and special abilities, as well as principles, was well suited to administrative oversight and law enforcement in the various events of the Empire. ”

Is that so? They have a strong temperament and remarkable combat abilities, unlike most elves. In many other games, the Dark Elves were much different from those known as the Mages and the Defective Half-Elf.

“Especially since Lahora, our forefather, has been in charge of the staircase of this imperial emperor, which must be experienced by the emperor of La Empire. Our tribe has lived here for generations, waiting for someone to become emperor. ”

It was surprising, but it was absurd. The La Empire has been destroyed for more than 3,000 years. Yet you still carry out a mission you cannot forget about La Empire.

Did he read such thoughts through Harun's eyes? Lord narrows his eyes and smiles.

“A prophecy and a legend descends in the kingdom of La Empire, where all factions unite and prosper. It is a prophecy of Maharadahar, named the Great Sage, about the end of the empire and the new resurrection. It is a legend that a long time after the Empire was destroyed by a force of geniuses, a being that transcended a tribe will reappear and open the Empire for 10,000 years. ”

It was absurd. An empire that will last 10,000 years. I couldn't believe it was beyond the faction.

“Humans can't live for 100 years, so you won't believe what I say. But the prophecy of the wise, including the Great Sage, has never failed. We believe the legend will come true. ”

Harun was unable to say anything for a moment in front of the certainty Lord had in the prophecy. But then they came up with their own business.

“Do I need a special qualification to challenge the steps of the emperor? ”

That was the point. If the humans refuse to enter it themselves, negotiation is futile.

“You don't deserve it. But it has to be someone we recognize as worthy of our judgment. ”

Harun's face changes strangely. The standards were too ambiguous.

“Humans think of the imperial staircase as a dungeon, but fortunately, there are quite a few qualified. ”

“Oh! Are you qualified? How can those who rape and kill Elves be worthy? ”

As soon as the story breaks, the Elves' faces, including Lord's, become cooler. Harun can see one of the reasons why Elves are hostile to Humans.

Damn it! The scalpel knights! ’

Strangers whose sexual relations with NPCs are prohibited in principle cannot do such things, so it must be the Knights of the scalpel. Harun had also heard the sound.

“Of course, there are rubbish among humans. I don't think they deserve to go into a place like that. They will soon be punished. I'm talking about the children of emperors who now rule the human world. They are also the highest nobles. ”

I liked the word trash and whether I was going to be punished soon. Lord nodded and let go of the stiff face.

“Not at all! Not one of us, like our Greene, would have the scum to fall at our feet.“ We know that the Humans have built a new empire. Hmm, the children of the Human Emperor. ”

Seeing Lord's awareness, I felt moved. Their mission is to select those qualified to be emperors and make them walk down the steps of the emperor. There were few candidates in the last thousand years, so I thought I might want to test them on their own.

“They have already acquired the skills and knowledge of the Emperor, including Caesarean studies. Allow them to walk down the steps of the Emperor. ”

“Hmm.”

Lord hesitated without refusing. It seemed like a possibility of success.

“I'll talk to the elders of the tribe first. You guys wait here. ”

Harun exclaims. I expected to die fighting the Elves. This was a better reaction than I thought.

“I understand.”

“Prepare a meal for the humans here. ”

Lord gives instructions to some of the elves around him, then enters the giant wooden hole that came out earlier with a group of people who look like the elders.

Once the elves have not hidden their enemies, they stand far away in front of the dead. The elves around you step back in unison, and the eyes of those who followed Harun head to the same place.

“Captain Harun, what are you talking about? Apparently, it's about the story of the Ra Empire and the dungeon. ”

Laltrel opens his mouth first. Harun nods.

“That's right. We've shared a rough history of the La Empire and the story of this dungeon. ”

“Tell me about it. ”

The eyes of the people became intense. Of course it's their most curious subject.

“The place we used to know as the dungeon was actually a test site to test our abilities in the era of the La Empire. ”

It didn't have to be the Emperor's staircase. It was an instant judgment.

People were surprised by the sound. The dungeon was a different kind of building. Strangely, in the land of tranquility, almost everyone who plays the Golden Battle is here.

“A test site? ”

“Yes. An exact origin or history, I don't know, but it is. These Elves have been protecting this place for thousands of years. ”

“Phew! That's unbelievable. ”

However, there was no reason for Elves or Harun to lie. It is true that I am disappointed that it is not a dungeon, but perhaps it is better for them.

The eyes of those who heard Harun's explanation become more intense. Perhaps this is the best place for the golden warriors.

“What are the test methods? ”

“I didn't hear that. They didn't know it very well either. They are furious that the Knights of the scalpel raped and murdered the virgin of their clan, but they say the princes are here in person, so they want to have a meeting with each other as if they deserve to enter. ”

“Phew, I hope this works.... ”

Laltrel lets out a little tension and lets out a long sigh. At first, it was so overwhelmingly frozen that it felt a primal terror of a life beyond what the six-circle master was capable of.

“Those bastards are gonna screw this up if they're wrong. We need to clean up these bastards who dishonored the knights! ”

As a knight, Eindelph chewed through the scalpel knights who disobeyed the rules and committed rape and murder.

“What a mess. They're not Humans, they're lowly, lowly heretics. I didn't dishonor the knight. ”

According to Eindelph, Warden Knights of the Senate, Captain Swindler, has reacted immediately. But he almost didn't want to.

“All these cheeky bastards. They're intelligent beings, too. So it was a good thing to rape and murder them? ”

“How can a knight commander take such atrocities lightly? If negotiations are broken, the primary responsibility will be losing to the Knights of the scalpel and the Senate. ”

“That's right! The Medal Knights who have dishonored the Knights are responsible for that. ”

Swindler's face was blurred by the behavior of those responsible for him. But there was nothing more to argue about because I was already pushed from the cause.

‘Goddamn it! Those bastards didn't do anything. If you go back, I'll smash you to bits! ’

However, it was strange because it looked so different from the elves they had unilaterally known. They say that Elves are beautiful, men and women alike, as if they were a race of harmony, and have little joy in them.

Although they were thin, they had an advantageous quality that was close to living with dark red skin, as well as their appearance was very different.

The question, however, was that they were Dark Elves. Humans have their differences.

After a long time, the Elves came to eat. People had to eat meat with the mysterious juice from the elves. Luckily, it tasted good and it was worth it.

Meanwhile, an elf named Manang and Harun, who ruled the Elves earlier, found me in a huge tree.

“Follow me. ”

Harun unhesitates to get up and follow him. Something must have been decided at the meeting. I could feel the eyes of the people left behind, but no one was big enough to follow Harun. How many layers of Elven Warriors are they still protecting (?).

The tree was much wider than I expected. It was very impressive that there were large tables and chairs with dozens of people sitting around them still alive, not separated from the trees. For example, the tables and chairs seemed to still be part of the tree.

Harun sits next to a rather weary-looking road, guided by the owner.

“How was your meal? ”

“Yes, thanks to you, I was able to eat rare food. ”

“Then that's a relief. ”

Lord finds Harun's sincere answer delightful. Seems to have cleared up the conversation with the other elves considering their bright eyes.

“I had a meeting with the representatives of each tribe. ”

Harun reaffirmed the Elves' faces. I felt a slight change in appearance or atmosphere compared to before. These were representatives of each tribe that had now come to the Treasure Basin.

“That was a tough meeting. Though not unanimous, I have decided to grant you, mortals, the right to walk the steps of the Emperor. The Emperor's staircase was originally the duty of our clan to allow those who want to walk with no reason to pass. ”

“Thank you."

Thank goodness. I never thought things would go this well. I thought I'd be rejected underground because of the hostile eyes of the Elves.

“But I have a condition. ”

“Tell me.”

You have to listen to every condition. That path is a peaceful way to solve work without the great war between Elves and Humans. No mortal would want a war with an Elven army with immense combat power.

“First, give us the heads of those who raped and brutally murdered our elves. We need the lives of everyone involved in the Blue Sky Clan to release the wrath of the victim. ”

“I… will… I'll tell him that.”

This won't be a problem. The rape of a knight whose title and responsibility were as great as that of the people, according to the laws of the humans, also imposes on the parties and their superiors the responsibility of oversight.

Of course, we don't know if the law is in order.

The faces of the Elves, including Lord, brighten up to see if you like Harun's answer.

“One other condition might be a little difficult. Those who want to walk up the Emperor's stairs, capture a Volkaworm adult and bring the evidence. ”

“But what if it's a Volkaworm? ”

A Volkaworm. I don't know what it means. I think it's a monster by name, but I've never heard of it.

“Underneath the crater where the Emperor's staircase lies a terrifying monster that swallows anything in enormous shape. Scary bastards who have been hunting down my family for thousands of years guarding the steps of the Emperor. ”

It was surprising that such a man lived in the Treasure Basin. So why didn't I know that until now? However, this was a much easier condition than the great war against Elves.

“I will catch it. ”

“Good.”

The Elf Lord smiles as soon as he sees if he likes Harun's cool answer. Harun greets Lord once again.

“Thank you."

“No, there's no need to thank me. I don't think Humans can catch them. ”

I heard Lord say that you are not a primitive monster. Elves around the road are more skilled than ordinary Elves, but when Lord takes his name out of his mouth, he winces and gives the impression.

“I will catch it. ”

Harun is somewhat confident. Humans gathered here are the finest knights and wizards of the Theon Empire.

“It may be possible for humans with your abilities. And even if it works, there are a few things you should know. ”

“What is it?”

I was worried that I would grab onto something, but it wasn't.

“The Emperor's Stairs may walk alone, but no one has ever walked alone to see the end. My clan is tasked with guarding the place, but we don't know what trials await us there. But our records show that anyone who wants to walk the stairs can walk alone with up to 299 assistants. On the condition that you capture one Volkaworm adult, I authorize the entry of a total of twenty teams. You can enter 300 people at a time, so if you give us 20 chances in total, we'll be very generous too. ”

“I understand.”

I don't know how confident Dark Elves are when fighting because of the fear of the Volkaworm, but if I can enter the dungeon without battling an Elven Squad and a frontal battle, everyone will surrender their best men.

“What concerns me is that you need to know the location of the subway through which the Volkaworms have been breached first. Underneath the Emperor's stairwell are cobweb-wrapped passageways that have been uncovered by them for thousands of years. We've been in the basement several times to subdue them, but we've only seen significant damage because of those passageways. ”

“I'll do that. ”

It had already been thought out. I was going to ask the dwarves.

“But what kind of monster is Volkaworm? I'd like you to tell me a little bit more. ”

Harun's question deeply folds Lord's taut skin. With that look on his face, I could see how powerful a monster he was.

“The Volkaworm is a kind of giant worm. It's like a sandworm that lives a lot in the desert or the wilderness, but it's different. Volkaworms are special monsters that inhabit the land of tranquility in the language of Humans.We say only the land of the emperor. We don't know for sure, but this area seems to have a huge body by absorbing Mana from the volcanic activity of the past, presumably. Their specialty is their ability to sense their movements with the slightest earthquake, their ability to dig trenches, their powerful teeth to match Mana's weapons, and their ability to emit Fire Breasts in a hurry. Their bodies are so magically resistant that only a few of our clans have been killed in years. ”

“You mean their teeth are like Manat's? ”

I couldn't help but be surprised. If Lord's right, then Export-level prosecutors can't even take a break.

“For thousands of years, thousands of our Elven warriors have been defeated by him. Lots of candidates for the road. ”

Lord frowns, his mouth tightly shut. It told me a tremendous emotional fluctuation when I remembered that there had been few facial changes.

‘Damn! How strong he is. ’

It's the only thing I can do. I had to assemble the best team to catch the Volkaworm. Even if he is a powerful monster, it's easier than a frontal battle with Elves.

Seeing Harun's face change from time to time, the elves fell silent. It was uncomfortable for them to make difficult conditions.

“My clan eagerly wishes for a great emperor to be born on this earth. It is the blessing of the intermediate world that a great being is born that can encompass all races. I sincerely hope there are some among you who possess the qualities of the Emperor. We've restored the magic we practiced, and we think it's possible that humans like you are strong enough to master the spirit magic alone. ”

Lord's gaze was intense. For those who have lived thousands of years carrying the burden of the Guardian, it will be more than all that awaits.

“I'm sure some of the humans here have the Emperor's qualities. ”

“I'd love to, but first, catch the Volkaworm and show him you're qualified. I won't care about human activity outside the confines for a while. Of course, we will warn those who enter our borders with death. ”

“I'll tell him that. ”

After that, Harun spoke to Lord for a long time. In particular, I wanted to work out the details of the Emperor's staircase known as the Dungeon by Humans. It was a pure source of curiosity, but the more I heard about it, I was amazed that La Empire was a country close to ideals.

After a few hours, Harun was able to get up.

“Goodbye, then. It's been a long time since we've met, but it's been a meaningful time. I'd like to set aside some time later to talk about spirits. ”

“I wish I could. There are too many drawbacks to a homemade site. I will definitely stop by again. ”

“Sure. You're welcome anytime. Those who make spirits their friends are like my clan. ”

The elders, as well as Lord, greeted Harun with a sincere and anticipated face. But some of them were also secretly mixed with suspicious emotions.

"What is it, this feeling? Elves are accustomed to lying. I feel kind of chilled out somewhere. ’

It was clear that the Elves' expressions and words felt sincere, but Harun felt a bad feeling like hostility and ridicule towards himself several times in the middle.

After feeling Mana and becoming friends with the spirits, his senses are tingling with anxiety.

‘Maybe it's natural? ’

The Elves who had been harmed by Humankind may have been naturally feeling, but they kept getting on my nerves.

After a meal of beef, fruit and sap juice, the group waits for him outside.

They were all curious about what they were talking about inside, but after the business ended, they were forced out of the realm, being escorted by Elven Warriors with nothing to ask about.

“What happened? ”

As soon as you get out, Landrell brings up the question he was holding back.

“We had a few issues, but overall it was a good spot. I'll go back to Treasure Basin for more details. ”

“O-okay. ”

Everyone was curious, but when they saw Harun with a somewhat serious face, they kept their mouths shut. I didn't have to say it twice because it was going to be public where everyone was anyway and I would be surprised to hear it.