episode_0038

“Why is there no answer? We are not easy-going people.”

“Or maybe you want to test your patience?”

“Sorry, I’m sorry… ”

The group that had been talking to the elf raised the corners of their lips at the elf’s apology and spoke with an expression full of bravado.

“So why did you do something you should be sorry about?”

“Sorry… ”

chuck!

A young man stood in front of the elf who was about to spit out the apple again.

“What are you?”

“… ”

He turned his back on the pack and looked at the elf.

Although it was hard to see clearly because of the cloak, her body was shaking.

Even though her bangs were covering her face, I could see that her eyes were dazzling. She had pretty eyes.

I gave her a gentle smile and asked her quietly.

“Do you know them?”

The elf seemed surprised by my question and shook his head slightly for a moment.

“Then should I help you?”

“… ”

The elf looked at the floor without answering or taking any action. But her hand was holding the hem of my clothes. Was she asking for help?

Well then, let’s see… how can I help so that it will be known that I helped you well.

Honestly, it would be best if we could solve it through communication.

“What the hell are you doing? ”

“나와 이 개새끼야.”

That seems wrong, but I’m saying this isn’t the right place to fight.

It’s not even my country, so there’s no point in making a big deal out of it, and we’re in the middle of negotiations right now.

then.

There is only one best way in this case.

“Wait a minute, this kid looks like a noble?”

“I can see what you’re thinking. Damn, we picked this one first… !”

The moment I felt one of the gang members grab my shoulder.

Tadadot!

“Hey! That kid is gone!”

“ Catch that dog !!! ”

‘Catch it if you can!’

Even though I look like this, I’m confident in one thing: running away!

When I looked back, dozens of people were chasing us. Looking at their eyes, I didn’t get the feeling that it would end easily.

But don’t worry.

This is a combination of a person with no stamina but the name Academy Cadet and an elf whose agility no one can match.

If there is an exception, it’s that here, there are only people with a real ‘name’?

Anyway, the chase lasted as long as expected. Of course, I knew that they wouldn’t let such a pretty elf go so easily…

‘Isn’t this too much!!’

I’m starting to get tired.

I didn’t know the chase would last this long.

Am I really running for a long time, or am I just struggling because I don’t have the stamina?

I can’t tell the difference anymore.

Even the elf next to me was following me calmly, which made it even more difficult to figure out.

‘Should we fight now?’

I’ve thought that dozens of times already. Hold on.

You shouldn’t cause trouble here.

I’m not playing around like this… but if I cause trouble while I’m resting, I can clearly see that the reputation I’ve built up so far will all come crashing down. Just sleep.

Come to think of it, all the fame I have is nothing but strange rumors. The treatment of children has improved compared to before, but even that is only a promotion from a bug to a training doll.

Wouldn’t it be okay if we finished quickly?

I thought about it tens of thousands of times. And then I looked back with determination.

I made eye contact with the elf who was following me from behind.

The hood of her cloak was not removed, but the wind shone brightly on her eyes, which had been obscured by her bangs.

Her eyes, which had once seemed simply beautiful, were now filled with a mixture of sadness and regret.

“Do you have anything you want to say?”

“… ”

She didn’t answer this time either. But unlike before when she was looking at the floor, this time she was looking straight at me.

At the same time, her eyes briefly brightened, then looked back at the floor. Then she ‘lightly’ passed me.

At the same time, my doubts were also resolved. I was watching it because I was frustrated…

Sorry for being slow.

I looked pathetic as I ran as best I could. If I had been running at this speed in the first place, I wouldn’t have needed help.

Objectively speaking, I could see that it was because of me that she couldn’t go at her full speed. There’s nothing more annoying than blocking a friend’s path.

Go first.

I released the grip I was holding on her with, but my hand did not go away.

I don’t know why.

I really don’t know.

If before it felt like I was just being held, now she’s holding my hand tighter than I am.

I don’t know why her mind suddenly changed.

I don’t think it would be a bad idea to keep being dragged around like this.

I continued to run away from the gang.

As I continued to run, I found myself in an alley. The elf was freely moving along the road as if it was a familiar path.

As time went on, her speed increased and it became difficult to keep up.

“Stop it now and stop it!!”

“Fuck you nobles!! Let’s use it together!!”

‘Is this your stuff?’

I keep hearing this and it makes me mad. Now there’s no one to watch so I guess I’ll just do it.

But that couldn’t be done.

Now the person who will become my new friend is holding my hand.

Now if we just pass through this alley, those guys won’t follow us.

Then, now all we have to do is talk and become closer. I think we’ll be able to become close quickly if we keep this up.

With that hope in mind, I looked forward again, but the warmth I had felt from my hand had long since disappeared. And what greeted me in front of me was not an elf, but a brick wall.

bang!

“Ah… It hurts so bad… ”

My whole body ached because I had been savoring the wall with my whole body. A group of people who couldn’t possibly care less about me blocked my path.

“Catch… Huh… Where the hell did the elf go!”

“… I got over this wall.”

At those words, the man in the front kicked the box next to him hard.

“Oh shit!!! It was all for nothing!”

“Here is the one who received the discard.”

“This is bullshit. Since it’s come to this, I should take you with me.”

“… Are you actually a guy type?”

“Stop talking nonsense!!”

‘I’m not as light or agile as an elf.’

No, a human being cannot climb over such a high wall unless someone pulls him up. Then I guess that means you can give up on the option of running away.

Now there is only one choice left.

‘Let’s think about the aftermath later.’

I looked at them with determination.

They also had a serious expression on their face, indicating that they wouldn’t give up easily. It’s going to be annoying…

at that time.

“… Sir!!”

“?”

Someone’s voice was heard from above the wall.

Everyone present looked up at the wall at the same time.

She was the elf who abandoned me and disappeared. Now that she’s back, doesn’t that mean she abandoned me?

She was narrowing her eyes and reaching out to me as much as she could.

‘Can I reach it?’

There was no need to worry about this.

This is enough.

“Fuck, he’s running away!! Catch him!!!”

“Let’s not see each other again.”

Pot!

After saying that, I kicked off a wall and ran to where she was.

The elf barely managed to grab my hand and quickly pulled me towards her. However, she was unable to overcome my weight and fell over to the other side of the wall.

thud!

‘Is it your back now…?’

How is it that there is no place on your front or back that doesn’t hurt?

I changed the direction and received her, but now it seemed difficult to find the Holy Spirit within my body.

‘I don’t think I can escort this…’

Will I get scolded by the kids? Will I get scolded by Adoni again?

Ha… But I won’t kick you out if you help me.

I sighed and looked at the elf.

The hood of the cloak she had been wearing had already been removed. I could see her face, which had been hidden by the hood, and was amazed.

In the opinion of someone who has seen many pretty girls up close, she is also incomparable in beauty even among them. I didn’t know she was this pretty.

And when I came to my senses, I felt a very soft touch on my chest.

An instinctive reaction came from my brain.

It’s dangerous.

It’s the same feeling I had last time. This isn’t right.

I pushed her away urgently and opened my mouth.

“Are you okay?”

She nodded.

“Thank goodness.”

“… ”

We sat on the floor like that, not saying a word.

After a few minutes, thankfully, I felt a lot calmer.

‘I never thought I’d feel the same emotions I felt back then…’

It wasn’t bad, but it was definitely dangerous.

Finally, he took another deep breath and opened his mouth.

“What’s your name?”

“… ”

The elf looked taken aback by my sudden question.

‘Is it still too late to ask?’

But I can’t keep calling you an elf.

She hesitated for a moment and then opened her mouth slightly.

“Yes… ”

“Huh?”

“I’m Ilya.”

“Ilia… What a pretty name.”

“Thank you.”

“You don’t have to be formal. I’m not your master, right?”

“… Yeah.”

“Good. Then let’s go. Stay here and follow me.”

This is not whining. Just looking at the spark in those kids’ eyes, I can feel the thrill of them rushing here. We have to go quickly.

As I quickly got up from my seat, Ilya carefully caught me.

“Why, why?”

“Tell me your name.”

“?”

“… ”

“You didn’t know my name?”

Ilya nodded cautiously, taking note of the situation.

“I thought you knew my name because you called me earlier. My name is Logs Avance.”

“Logs… Avante… ”

Ilya, who was quietly repeating my name, had a somewhat gloomy expression on his face. Is my name that strange?

Well, I can’t change it, so what can I do? That’s not important right now.

“Let’s go quickly first.”