Chapter 109: World Boss Raid (6)
by fnovelpia
One of the two highest-ranking High Elves leading the nation of elves, Grand General Dalk, was certain when he saw the small girl entering the council room.
‘She is the savior Mother World Tree spoke of!’
When the ‘Calamity’ had once engulfed the continent, one of the disasters had almost devoured the Mother World Tree.
The elves had employed every method at their disposal, but stopping the endless swarm of insects had been impossible.
The defenses they had painstakingly built were breached one by one, and despair spread among all until a miracle erased the swarm and salvation descended.
The world knew it as the power of GM, [Miracle].
All the elves, including Dalk, believed it was a miracle wrought by Rudera’s god, GM.
However, Dalk, who was connected to the Mother World Tree, suspected there was a misunderstanding.
The Mother World Tree adored the savior who had saved her.
This was a feeling Dalk could sense through the bond she shared with the Mother Tree.
Then came the prophecy from the Mother.
In that prophecy, the Mother World Tree foretold that the elves would soon meet the savior and should focus on climbing the tower.
That was why the Grand General and Consul had actively participated in the World Boss Raid.
Meeting countless humans, dwarves, and beastfolk during the raid and in the council meetings, Dalk had continued to wait.
‘Not this one… and definitely not that one…’
A being that was both adorable and divine.
Who could this mysterious savior be, the one who had saved the Mother World Tree and the entire elven race?
As he gazed at the players for a long time, expressionless, he suddenly felt a special power and simultaneously discovered someone whose cuteness transcended mortal bounds.
It was impossible for him not to be certain she was the savior.
Such things could only happen because elves were not bound by appearances or age.
‘Cuteness and divinity! Two concepts that cannot coexist are overlapping at an absurd density! This must be it!’
It was a misunderstanding that arose because Dalk didn’t realize the Mother World Tree’s feelings were actually directed toward a boy.
“I greet the great savior.”
The elf’s actions, which seemed like they would turn strange at any moment, defied all expectations.
“Huh?”
Dua’s surprise was clearly written all over her face.
“Please forgive my rudeness. I have approached you too carelessly and caused you discomfort, Savior.”
…Is he misunderstanding something?
“I have heard everything from the Mother World Tree. You are the one who saved us… who saved our entire race.”
Dua had already figured out most of the situation from the behavior of the elf who was serving her so devoutly.
That elf thought Dua was the one who had stopped the elves’ [Calamity].
‘Right now, Dua doesn’t even have a trace of divinity in her body…’
At present, Dua had left all her divinity with her true self in order to fully enjoy Rudera.
Yet even in that state, the elf had recognized something special about her.
It seemed he possessed some kind of special ‘eye.’
Even though the achievements that were being attributed to someone else were originally hers, Dua didn’t mind at all.
If it was for Dua, she would actually welcome such misunderstandings.
Besides, it wasn’t entirely wrong since Dua had taught her how to use divinity in the first place.
“We elves will all follow the savior.”
The elf, kneeling, offered the highest form of courtesy.
The elves, under the governance of two Consuls and an Elven Queen, operated under a unique political system with a nearly horizontal, non-authoritarian character under the Mother World Tree.
Because of that, it was rare to see an elf, especially a High Elf, offer this level of reverence.
Dua, bewildered, couldn’t respond.
From Dua’s perspective, it was as if a tall, pretty elf with big ears offered her something delicious, so she followed him only to be taken to a dark room where he suddenly pledged undying loyalty.
…What is going on?
The girl known as Duamutep, or Dua, smiled at the elf Consul who had sworn complete loyalty.
It was the innocent smile of a child, though her true feelings were far from that.
‘Sorry, Dad. This is your achievement, but I’ll borrow it for a while.’
Dua, having read the players’ intentions with her divine power upon entering the council room, had realized something.
This elf had been searching for her father under the Mother World Tree’s prophecy.
Using her natural ability, [Cuteness], she had captivated the players throughout the meeting and had now succeeded in making the elf Consul believe she was the savior.
‘Now, I’ve got another follower!’
The journey to prepare a gift for her father just got a little easier.
Swish
In the darkness, Aliaacles, the tanned man, moved stealthily.
He blended into the shadows, inching closer to Albus’s tent.
Though he wasn’t an assassin, the skills he had obtained made him adept at slipping unnoticed past others’ senses.
‘There’s no way mere bugs would detect my camouflage.’
The monstrous commander had left to attend the meeting.
The insects he had checked earlier were all beneath his level, and there was no one left who could stop him.
‘Now, let’s see…’
He had already confirmed it earlier. In this [Dimensional Battlefield], committing crimes didn’t accumulate chaotic points.
He surrendered himself to his desires, knowing that no matter what he did, there would be no consequences.
Revenge for his humiliation!
Despite his noble blood, he had fled in disgrace before those wretched insects.
He had to erase that shame.
And as his means, he chose the worst possible option—rape.
‘That shield maiden… she was pretty…’
Though her words were venomous, her face was still worth looking at.
He planned to overpower Alia.
Finally, he found her, fast asleep inside the tent.
‘Heh heh heh. This is what you brought upon yourself.’
With a vile grin, he bound Alia’s limbs with magical restraints and began to pull down his pants.
Crack!
“Kuhuk!”
A hand shot out from the darkness, grabbing him by the throat and lifting him off the ground.
‘What the—!’
The one holding his neck was Alia.
“Haa… A scum like this is one of my followers?”
At that moment, what he thought was Alia dissolved into smoke.
‘It was… a decoy?’
“What do you think Albus will say about me now, you piece of trash?”
If someone like you is from my kingdom, wouldn’t people think I’m an incompetent god too?
The tanned man felt a suffocating pressure he had never experienced before.
Drip
Without even realizing it, he wet himself in fear.
***
The next morning.
“I’m truly sorry.”
Rebecca repeatedly bowed her head in apology.
“I should’ve kept a closer eye on him… I didn’t think he’d pull something like this.”
Even I didn’t see this coming.
His eyes had seemed a bit insolent yesterday, but I didn’t expect he’d try to attack our camp.
Of course, with Alia here, I wasn’t too worried.
After all, as long as we were within Rudera, any problem could be dealt with quickly.
Shivering
Chattering
The tanned man, trembling next to Rebecca, was clattering his teeth, clearly traumatized by whatever had happened to him during the night.
His vacant, dilated pupils showed that he had become a shell of his former self, as if he had experienced a terror no human could endure.
-What in the world did you do to him to make him end up like this?
-Ahahaha… nothing much, just a little education…
Since she always acted like a friendly older sister around me, I never really thought about it, but this woman… she’s a goddess.
And not just any goddess—she’s the kind that has an entire nation built in her honor.
The man who foolishly challenged her… well, I guess he got what he deserved.
Or maybe not?
It’s hard to feel sorry for him when it’s his own fault.
Either way, with his mind broken, everything that man had worked so hard to achieve would now be in ruins.
I had heard that the Holy Kingdom wasn’t known for being merciful, much like its ruler.
“As an apology, I will assist you once. Whenever you need my help, call upon me. I’ll come to your aid immediately.”
Rebecca handed me a small token.
“I’ll treasure it.”
I accepted the token and tucked it into my chest.
I wondered if I would ever need to ask for Rebecca’s help, but… well, you never know.
***
Time passed.
Remaining time: 00:01
Rumble rumble rumble
“Ahh! An earthquake!” “It’s coming! The World Boss!”
LV 500 Archdemon Meiru.
The World Boss had appeared.
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