episode_0090
by fnovelpia“Hmm.”
“···Ha.”
A shy confession and a kiss. After completing two courses, the two were walking from the forest back to their accommodation.
The atmosphere between the two was very ambiguous. We weren’t actively talking, and if we made eye contact, we quickly avoided it. There was a subtle sense of awkwardness between them.
“···My hands are cold.”
“Well, isn’t it nice that it matches your appearance? It suits white hair.”
“It seems like that.”
But in the meantime, their hands were clasped together with no intention of loosening, so their trust in each other wrapped around them as much as their firmness.
“Hmm.”
Tuk. El, who was walking with her arms around her, pulled Revan’s hand and put their arms together. The distance between each other became closer.
As the distance between them became closer, Revan was able to smell the vivid scent of mint. A refreshing scent that must be coming from your own body.
“······?”
After enjoying the scent for a moment, Revan remembered something. Was it really just a coincidence that L recommended Mint?
“Hey, L?”
“Hmm?”
For the first time in a long time, their eyes met. Revan once again thought about why El’s eyes shined like this.
“Is it really a coincidence that you brought the mint?”
But you have to ask what needs to be asked. There’s a saying that you shouldn’t reveal a woman’s secrets, but Revan didn’t care about that and asked.
“···Well?”
A clear line was drawn at the corner of El’s mouth after hearing Revan’s question. A smile that is mysterious but at the same time can be said to be desirable.
Without giving a clear answer, El closed her mouth and hummed. It wasn’t a definite answer, but Revan didn’t press for an answer.
***
“···Oh.”
The night passes and the sun rises again during the day. Lysion and Andra headed to their dorm.
It was to check the status of the two before the upcoming purification of the World Tree and at the same time check how Revan absorbed the World Tree’s crystals.
So, that’s how it was originally.
“Did you two feel uncomfortable last night?”
“···Yes?”
This is Lysion, who usually has a somewhat fierce look. So Revan wasn’t particularly worried. Because the conversation took place far away and couldn’t be heard.
In fact, it was Revan’s first proper relationship. The girl who sold herself out before confessing. A friend who no longer belongs to this world 3 seconds after we made our relationship.
So, I didn’t know what position to take when I became a lover. The first thing I thought of was that I didn’t want to harm L.
-First of all, let’s not show it.
That was the first thing L said when I returned home last night.
To be honest, Revan didn’t really care. Honestly, since I got such a pretty girlfriend, wouldn’t it be okay to show off a little? In a way, I have this somewhat scandalous thought in my mind.
However, L’s attitude was strong. When Revan asked the reason, there was a pretty good reason.
-These are people who have been watching me since I was a newborn. Right now, you and I have different attitudes, but I heard the news that you are dating?
Even without listening to the end of the explanation, I could understand what L wanted to say.
-At that moment, you will be extremely interested and ask. So, let’s hide it for now.
Sure, bragging might sound like fun, but it could be quite burdensome for elders dozens of times older to come up and ask questions, so Revan nodded.
So last night, the two of them said, ‘Be respectful when other people are around.’ It was in the state of kissing. In a different way, kiss your mouth one more time.
“Well, I think Mr. Lysion has misunderstood something. The distance between us is the same as before -”
“Stop.”
But there was something the two overlooked.
“It is not that difficult to notice that the distance between you two has been gradually getting closer recently. However, what puts the wedge in is Lumière, when you get the mint. Oh, we already know that humans do things before kissing. Romance novels written by humans are quite famous among elves. And humans seem to think that elves have sensitive hearing, perhaps because of their long ears, but this is not true. To be precise, all five senses, including hearing, are sensitive. In other words, it’s nothing like smelling the same mint scent coming from your body. Even each other’s feelings hidden within.”
That was Lysion’s brain, which sometimes gets smarter.
“······.”
Revan and L. The two closed their mouths and couldn’t say anything. Because it was obvious that no matter what I said, it would be rebutted.
“Kuhm.”
Before I knew it, Andra’s long ears, who were standing next to me, were also fluttering. With slightly flushed cheeks.
at last. Revan and El had no choice but to bring up what happened last night.
***
-Ohh···.
-hmm···.
-Buh, already? Humans are also…
Lysion said that human love stories are quite popular among elves. To the elves who are blooming from flower buds, human lust is considered an interesting factor.
“Lumière… The time has already come for you.”
Before we knew it, Andra was stroking El’s palm with both hands with moist eyes. In inverse proportion to that, L’s eyes became dry and lifeless.
“It sure feels like yesterday when you were toddling under my knees…”
Revan had only seen the elves for a short time, but even in that short time, he had figured out one thing. The point is, the stubbornness of the elves is really, really strong.
“But I think it’s too early. Huh?”
“Ahaha…”
As if it wasn’t easy to change the way of thinking that had been concentrated over hundreds of years, each elf had something they couldn’t compromise on. Perhaps that’s what El’s love life was like for Andra.
Even if you protest, it’s obvious that they won’t listen. In the end, El had no choice but to agree with Andra’s words dryly. A stuffed deer head would probably be more vibrant than that.
“···Phew. Anyway, that’s my opinion.”
Andra’s long speech, which lasted over an hour, came to an end. Immediately afterwards, Lysion tried to start telling his story, but Revan stepped in and stopped him.
“Revan?”
“Yes. Lysion.”
Lysion, unable to bring up his thoughts on love, looked at Revan sullenly.
“So, the core repairs have been completed?”
“Ah.”
hmm. After being silent for a moment, Revan nodded.
“Yes. I think it’s possible.”
“I see. Thank goodness.”
El’s head turned towards Revan. I’m sure he would have said he didn’t receive the World Tree’s blessing.
However, Revan smiled and nodded his head even though he was looking at his doubtful gaze. It’s like he knows what you’re thinking.
“Good. Then, can we proceed with the purification schedule as planned?”
Nod. Revan moved his head first.
“Yes. No problem.”
“···No problem for me either.”
El’s voice contained a bit of doubt, but at the same time, there was a hint of trust in Revan.
“Good. Then, we will engage in light sparring that will not slow down our senses, which are weaker than usual, and then head to the root of the World Tree in three days.”
Wow! Lysion finished the story by clapping his hands coolly. The moment Revan and L were both about to leave.
“Ah, Revan.”
A soft, beautiful hand was placed on Revan’s shoulder. It was Andhra’s Seomseom Oksu.
“The promised item has been prepared. Would it be okay if I delivered it right before the subjugation?”
“Good.”
“Yes. See you in three days then. In the meantime, take good care of your body.”
Tuk-tuk. Andra tapped Revan on the shoulder, turned his head, opened the door with Lysion, and went out.
“···Three days later.”
ha. After the two elves left, a small sigh escaped El’s mouth.
“Why are you worried?”
“If it doesn’t work, it’s a lie. If you fail… you might not die, but you probably won’t get a second chance.”
There is something that Lysion said during training. It was a story about the elves’ perception of the current subjugation.
Lysion said that public opinion was split for and against purifying the roots of the World Tree.
Half of the opposition asks, “How dare outsiders take charge of our important affairs?” Also, due to the nature of elves, you can’t approach them, so is it right to act like an old man even though you can’t thank them? That’s another half.
It wasn’t for nothing that only Lysion and Andra came to visit Revan and El. It was strictly suggested that the elves, excluding those two, approach.
In fact, the reason the subjugation schedule was advanced so much was due to the circumstances of Revan and El, who could never adjust to the elves’ concept of time.
In other words, this is my first and last opportunity. The moment you fail, the opponents will bite Revan and El. An important story that is heavy and burdensome.
“It’s okay.”
However, Revan nodded coolly. It’s as if his thoughts can’t be wrong.
“···Ha.”
El turned on his heel and wrapped his arms around Revan’s neck. I wonder if he has an idea when he says this with such confidence.
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