Episode 116 – Mysterious Quest (1)
“Dark elves… you mean?”
Semir tilted his head slightly.
Xian nodded and said.
“yes. Do you know anything I think the dwarves know better than humans.”
“Dark elf…”
Semir was silent for a moment, as if recalling a memory.
So I waited for Semir’s words.
Xian looked at the screen of his smartphone once again.
The quest notification window that suddenly came to mind.
It was understandable that the quest notification window itself popped up.
However, the content of the quest was so sudden that it was unexpected.
『[Land Quest] – ‘The Dark Elves are calling. We are not devils!’
▶If there is a light elf, there is also a dark elf!
My name is Dark Elf!
Dark elves are different from other elves.
He mainly uses the power of darkness, and that characteristic stands out in his appearance.
Maybe that’s why?
They could not escape the stigma of being evil.
But you know
That using the power of darkness is not evil!
A demon is just a demon.
That it is not evil!
They say that the Dark Elves are in danger!
I guess I’m being misunderstood as a demon…
It seems that this is not a misunderstanding!
Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!
What choice will you make?!」
＜Reward: Favor of the Dark Elf.＞
＜You can refuse this quest. In case of refusal, there is no penalty.＞
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‘hmm···.’
Xian put the smartphone back.
Then, he took out a letter from Ellandur and carefully checked its contents.
But anyway.
I couldn’t find any connection between the contents of the letter and the quest.
There was no mention of Dark Elf anywhere in the letter.
There was not even anything related to elves.
I just want you to come back to the family for a while because I have something to say.
‘Should I go and hear the detailed story?’
It seemed that way.
so before that.
I felt like I should know if it was worth going and listening to.
Semir is a descendant of Morkru and the chief of the dwarves.
He probably knows more about elves than about humans, including Xian.
but.
“I don’t know why the lord asks about the Dark Elves… but I don’t know much either. Elf tribes are as closed race as us dwarves.”
Semir didn’t seem to know much either.
“okay.”
Sian nodded slowly.
Like Semir said, elves were also a closed race.
No, in fact, it could be said that they were more closed than the Dwarves.
The reason was really simple.
It was because elves were a race of natural beauty.
Elves are beautiful.
If you’re beautiful, you’re an elf.
Elves were so beautiful that this formula was established.
It was so popular.
To put it a little more bluntly…
As a slave like that.
Of course, slavery was strictly illegal in the Charlotte Empire.
But just because it was illegal didn’t mean it wasn’t done.
If that were the case, there would be no such thing as a criminal.
Throughout the continent, including the Charlotte Empire, elves were precious slaves.
Even the innate beauty of elves did not discriminate between men and women.
Life span is also long, so that youth does not grow old easily.
Greedy nobles, noble ladies.
Even those who have an abnormal s*xual desire here.
Elves, regardless of gender, were precious slaves.
That’s why elves hate humans.
It’s very.
For a long time, the dwarves eventually became humans.
Elves hated humans over the years.
So limited to humans.
It could be said that they were a race with a more closed society than the Dwarves.
I had never even seen Xian.
I’ve never seen an elf in all of my family’s history, so that’s all I’ve said.
That’s why I asked Semir…
Well, Semir didn’t seem to know anything.
“However, there are some things I have heard about the Dark Elves.”
“You know about the dark elves?”
Semir sighed and nodded.
“How much do you know about the Dark Elves, Lord?”
“Uh… like an elf with black hair? Even the fact that they are misunderstood because of that.”
At Sian’s words, Semir nodded.
Dark Elf.
They were the ones that reminded me of dark images just by hearing their names.
That’s why when I only heard the word ‘dark elf’.
People usually think that their skin color is black, but that is not the case.
black hair.
It was also named because of his thick black hair.
The skin color was the same as that of normal elves.
White skin like white jade.
They were called Dark Elves simply because their hair was black.
The reason was simple.
It was because black hair was not common on the continent.
Not very common, but very hard to find.
sometimes, very occasionally.
There were beings with black hair.
And all of them used the mana of darkness to the extent that it could be said, without exception.
Dark mana, that is, magic.
According to the common knowledge known on the continent, Magi is unclean and evil mana.
In a word, all unclean and evil beings had black hair.
That’s why dark elves are called dark elves.
He was rejected by the people of the continent and hid.
It was common knowledge known on the continent, and it was all Xian knew.
So Xian had no choice but to worry.
The quest’s reward, ‘Dark Elf’s Favor.’
I mean, can I get this?
Looking at the fact that no penalty is given even when the quest is rejected…
After all, it didn’t seem like a non-evil existence.
“Actually… originally, there was no race called Dark Elves.”
Semir’s words followed shortly after.
As if recalling an old memory, Semir opened his mouth slowly.
“It’s a story that has been passed on since the time of our great ancestors, so I don’t remember much about it… the first race called the Dark Elf was created… a thousand years ago.”
“A thousand years ago?”
Xian opened his eyes in surprise.
It’s also the fact that there was no race called Dark Elves originally.
It was surprising that it was a thousand years ago.
But Semir is a descendant of Morkru.
It seemed that there was a story I had heard.
“Yes. As your lord knows, those with black hair are usually associated with the dark mana. Dark elves have black hair as well.”
Xian nodded.
This is a story that even Xian knows.
“In other words, it is said that the ‘Dark Elf’ race was born from the moment the elves used the mana of darkness. That was a thousand years ago. And the first elf to use that dark mana.”
Semir opened his mouth slowly.
“They say that elf was Elodie.”
The 6 Arnaises who saved the world.
Great Mage Elodie.
Semir continued.
“When I was young, my mother told me the story of my ancestors like a fairy tale, so I’m not sure. However, they say that Elodie’s hair was black.”
“What do you mean…?”
“Originally, they say it wasn’t black. However, after using the mana of darkness, it is said that his hair color has turned black. However, it is said that it is not well known because it is hidden by magic.”
“ah.”
In Semir’s words that followed, Xian was able to realize something.
Great Mage Elodie.
She was a wizard who mastered all magic, befitting the nickname Grand Mage.
According to mythology, the master and servant of magic, the dragon.
It is said that even those dragons gave way to Elodie.
And, of course, ‘all magic’ that Elodie mastered also included black magic.
Black magic based on the mana of darkness.
It was said that her level of black magic was not inferior to that of the Demon King.
Yet she did not become a madman,
He left his name in the history of the continent as Arnaise.
some say
Elodie knew how to control the mana of darkness. says
But for a thousand years, the secret has not been revealed.
Only.
It was a secret only Xian knew.
Bondi Elodie also couldn’t handle the mana of darkness.
To be precise, he couldn’t control the demonic power of the mana of darkness.
But Kyle’s magic sword.
So, by referring to the magic spirit recipe, he was able to deal with the mana of darkness.
And the last day, Xian looked at Elodie’s records.
The source of the demon that Kyle handles.
Elodie confessed that she did not dare to touch it.
Maybe it was because of that.
Although Xi’an was not affected in any way by dealing with demons.
That’s why Elodie’s hair turned black.
Well, since Kyle had silver hair, he was probably right.
And that’s when the word dark elf came into being.
that means that.
“I don’t know if it’s true or not, but I’ve heard that the Dark Elves are the descendants of Elodie.”
Dark elves meant Elodie’s distant descendants.
Sian nodded slowly.
“Thank you Semir.”
“What is this? I’m glad I was helpful to the lord.”
At Sian’s words, Semir waved his hand slightly.
“If you have nothing else to ask, I’ll go.”
And left the office and went outside.
Xian was left alone in the office.
“ostrich.”
Xian looked at the wall on one side of the office and said.
But there was no response.
Xian spoke again.
“I know everything, so stop coming out.”
Suddenly, Leah’s head pierced the wall and popped out.
-Ah, did you know…?
Then, Leah smiled shyly.
Seeing Leia like that, Xian let out a smile.
Before that, if Leah was determined and hid it, she couldn’t feel it.
However, I raised the progress rate of the magic spirit recipe.
He is now completing the intermediate course of Mahon Sura Sword.
Xian could clearly feel Leah’s presence.
-I was curious about the story of Elodie, so stop…
And now Leah’s appearance.
If anyone saw it, it would have been dark.
Sian casually asked Leah.
“Is what Semir said true?”
Leia said as she twisted and twisted her long white silver hair.
-Uh, yes… Elodie’s hair color did change once in the middle. But I didn’t know if that was because my hair turned black after using the mana of darkness…
At the same time, Leah looked quite surprised.
So, the Dark Elves are said to be the descendants of Elodie.
Still not sure about that.
Also, since Leah fell asleep in Arnaise Hall after that.
What happened to Elodie?
I didn’t know what kind of life I was living.
It was the same with Kendrick being locked up in the basement.
So, it was unclear whether the Dark Elves were descendants of Elodie.
-By the way, I’ve never heard of the word dark elf.
If this was the case, it had to be seen for sure.
That Leah doesn’t know the Dark Elves.
That meant that there was no race called Dark Elves before Elodie.
“hmm···.”
Xian was quiet in thought.
‘Dark elves are descendants of Elodie… huh? for a moment.’
Then, a thought suddenly came to my mind.
‘Then, if I come to Kendrick to learn how to practice, will the knights of Ruben also turn black?’
The aura training method Kendrick taught was a way to deal with demons.
And what color is Kendrick’s hair.
Xian took off his helmet to check it out.
‘Um… but it’s backwards compatible with the Mahon recipe, so it’s okay?’
It could not have been because it was based on Kyle’s hemp method.
but what
Why does hair color matter?
Yes, hair color was literally hair color.
so.
“It might be worth checking out.”
Xian slowly rose from his seat.
#
The Marquis of Ellandur located in the eastern part of the Empire.
Xian looked at the magnificent mansion of Ellandur in the distance.
“Are you coming for a long time?”
The other day, after meeting Durak.
A little over two months passed.
If it’s been a while, I could say it’s been a while.
If it wasn’t long, you could say it wasn’t long.
“Nothing has really changed.”
And again, nothing has changed since then.
I felt it even then, but Ruben was in cataclysm, grooming, and evolution.
Even kicked it upside down.
Elandur Mansion was then and now.
Not a single thing has changed.
“Is this normal, too?”
Xian burst out laughing and slowly headed towards the main gate of the mansion.
So let’s approach the front door.
From nob le mt l. co m
Just like last time, a soldier guarding the mansion stood in front of Xian.
“stop. Please state your identity and purpose of visit.”
and.
“what? you are···?”
Perhaps recognizing Xian’s face, the soldier tilted his head.
So, the moment Xian was about to reveal his identity and the purpose of his visit.
“Hey, please wait here for a moment.”
Suddenly, along with that horse, a soldier entered the mansion.
Do you want to stand still?
The soldier who went inside the mansion soon showed up again with someone.
An old man in a neat attire.
It was none other than Lelith, the governor of the Ellandur family.
Lelith quickly approached Xian and said.
“Come this way. The head of the household is waiting for you.”
Sian tilted his head involuntarily.
I didn’t expect to meet Durak right away.
Xian did not send a separate letter saying that he would go to the family.
I was on my way straight after receiving the letter.
That’s why I thought I’d set it aside again like last time.
By the way, Lelith said that the family head, Durak, was waiting.
Well, it was a completely different treatment than last time.
Does that mean that Durak is showing interest in Xian?
is this good or bad
‘Well, it would be nice to meet soon.’
Xian followed Lelith and went inside the mansion.
#
smart.
“My lord. Master Xian has arrived.”
Lelith knocked on the door of Durak’s office, which was firmly closed.
– Come in.
Then I heard a familiar yet unfamiliar voice.
“Then, I will go away.”
Lelith said that to Xi’an and withdrew from her seat.
Xian looked at Lelith, who was moving away, then slowly looked away.
This is the second solo encounter since the last one.
Exactly the third solo death.
With a sense of tension, Xian slowly opened the door to the room.
With a click, the scenery of Durak’s office could be seen through the crack in the door.
And a middle-aged man standing in the center of the office.
An atmosphere reminiscent of a single chief wolf.
Xian showed an example by trudging and entering the office.
“I see the head of the household.”
Durak’s gaze turned to Xi’an.
Due to the slightly lowered head, Xian could not see him.
Even so, Xian could feel that Durak was looking at him.
“Sit down.”
And the words of Durak that followed.
Xian slowly raised his head and sat down in a suitable seat.
Then, with her eyes slightly lowered, she waited for Durak to speak.
Durak hadn’t said anything until then.
I’m just staring blankly at Xian.
A cool silence fell.
A heavy, crushing silence.
At that moment, Durak’s eyes turned cold.
“What have you been doing all this time?”
Before long, Durak’s mouth, which had been closed, opened.
Sharp momentum burst through the entire office.