Reincarnation into the Barrier Master

"... the king has called you."

An elf who is guarding the room has told me that. He looked like he was desperately trying to put the words in his head into his mouth. Something was wrong with the verbal intonation.

In response to that word, Meek and Sidi slowly rose. Until now, the two had no conversation at all, Sidi kept her eyes closed and her ceiling facing slightly, and Meek kept her gaze drifting across the universe.

They looked at each other as they exited the room and nodded small. There seems to be a strong bond between these two that I can't ask. I walk as I walk, guided, in the form of a chase on the back of the two of us. I don't feel like I can do anything about the fact that I can't use magic, as much as I wonder if it makes me weak so far. What the hell will happen next...... Such anxiety springs up in my mind. I shake my head and try to wipe that anxiety away. What am I supposed to do with that? I have to protect these two... With that in mind, take a deep breath and get in the mood.

At that time, I remembered Master Elsa all the time. That was right after I decided to be a royal junctioneer.

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"Linos."

"Yes, sir"

"Sometimes in the royal palace you may be isolated. Sometimes you may find yourself in a situation where you can't help it. This is what I think then. I can handle it."

"Can we work it out, can we?"

"People get anxious when they find themselves in isolation or in a situation where whatever they do doesn't work. And you want to poke at something. The wicked will come in with that gap. When you are feeling anxious or afraid, when you are given a kind word, people will easily trust you. So when my position is in jeopardy, I think I can handle it. That way, it works out with nature."

"Understood."

"Linos, you'll be fine. I'm sure you'll be fine."

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... I can handle it. I can handle it. I'll figure it out.

I was whining in my heart. Yeah, maybe we can work something out. Yeah, I feel that way. Sidney is there too. I don't have to do anything. You just need to get help with the missing parts. I just do what I can. Sidi said it, too. He said he was counting on it. It's not my turn now. I'm just gonna get ready for my feelings for when you need my help.

Thinking about that kind of made me feel better. I squirm with my hands in my heart.

... Dear Elsa, Thank you. Keep up the good work, keep an eye on me.

Somehow, but I felt Master Elsa smile. I'm sure you'll be fine. When he made up his mind to do so, Siddies' legs stopped.

There was a big door in front of me. That opens slowly without sound.

"Come in."

The elf who came to get us leads us into the room. Inside it was equipped with a large table, white as a long desk, with King Elf sitting in the deepest part of it. When he looked at us, he stood up softly and recommended the seat next to himself. In a way that follows, we take our seats.

Sit side-by-side with Elf King, Meek, Siddy, me. Thinking we can't have a conversation with this, my hand reaches out from Sidi next door. And hold my hand.

... I feel like I'm saying this is the right place.

Her face is facing the front. However, with the strength of the hand you are holding, it is conveyed that this place is quite important. Because it's a meal, you're probably poisoning us here. Rather than us, Sidi and I would be trying to take Meek's life, to be exact, because of his poison resistance. If you look closely, Sidi's right hand is holding Meek's hand, and she seems to be sending a message to both of us. It's coming through to me, too, so I'm sure it's coming through to Meek. This is where the battle is.

"We cannot entertain them because our compatriots have died an unfortunate death. At least behave like our elf dishes. And... come to my bedroom tonight."

There were several elves in the room who seemed to be in charge of the supply, but the look on the face of the people was instantly strong. The king's words seemed too unexpected. Come to think of it, that's all I hate about people. Speaking of kings, calling people to their bedrooms, etc. is something I guess I never thought about.

You sensed the unusual atmosphere, and Orto came into the room refreshed. When he thought that he had come near the king without saying anything, he gave a courtesy and refrained from doing so. And as if that was a signal, several elves came into the room. I have a plate in my hand, and I wonder if I'm assigned a rep, each of whom quietly put it before us without getting lost.

"It's Dalrea Bird's Egg Soup"

One of the elves who has carried the dish explains it in a voice that often passes. And when I finished, I turned back my kurli and heel and left the room. Other elves follow along. It's a controlled move, as if a careful rehearsal had been taking place.

"May I have it?"

Sidi smiles and talks to us. Then she took the spoon and took the soup to her mouth.

"Yeah, it's delicious"

That's just what Rico told me, and if you look calmly, it's really sophisticated and elegant table manners.

When I'm impressed by myself, Meek has his hands on the soup and carries it to his mouth. Oh, hey, the poison... All the while, Sidi and I got eyes on each other. Apparently this dish says it's okay. Believing in her sensibility, I got my hands on the soup, too.

"... delicious"

What a flavorful and concentrated soup. He said something about eggs, but does this taste like eggs?

When the soup was finished, the elves appeared again and served new dishes.

It's McCow's tongue dish.

Black dish shaped like a dough. The accompaniment is accompanied by green grass like vegetables. It smells fragrant and very good.

"Sounds delicious. Let's have it."

Signal Sidi's words and throw the dish into your mouth. This dish tastes thick too. Is it meat? Chewing spreads something like gravy all over your mouth. The accompanying vegetables are also shaky and delicious.

"It's a carcinase"

The next thing I know, it's like pizza. It smells good when the cheese melts in the trout. There are plenty of mushroom-like sprinkles on the toppings.... what, mushrooms? Poisoned mushrooms likely!?

"Let's have it"

To my apprehension, Sidi threw Carcinese into her mouth using a knife and a fork.

"Yeah, yummy!

Sidi is nodding with a smile she thinks is a good one today. I tried it mimicking her too, but it tasted intense cheese and tasted so good. The mushrooms on the topping also taste right, and the more you chew, the more flavor you get. It was such a dish.

"It's Shakat"

The next dish served was shaved ice. Is that dessert already? Not enough to eat at all...... Looking next door with that in mind, Sidi has the same feeling, an indescribable expression. But soon he returned to his original expression and used a spoon to throw the ice into his mouth.

"It's sweet and delicious! Is this... honey and lemon? Yeah, yummy."

He snorts and eats with great joy. Meek says it tastes equally delicious and eats. I tried it too, but it was a sober shaved ice I had never tasted before. Oh, I ate too much. My head becomes Keane.

"Juliob...... it will be the last one here"

What was served was persimmon-like food, somehow soaked in something like sauce. Smells sweet. This looks delicious too.

"Please wait. You can't have this."

At that time, Sidi's Rin's voice echoed. I turned my gaze to her next door in surprise...