novelzi Chapter 157
Chapter 157
Grasping the Situation
“I’m sowwy, I-I’m okii now.”
I was still sniffling, but I said this because I felt bad for the boys. The two of them are still concerned about me, telling me not to push myself. Ugh, such good kids...!
I thought about it for a bit, and came to the conclusion that it was probably best to tell them about myself. They had told me about themselves, and since we’re going to be traveling together, it would be best if they knew my abilities.
“My name’s Meg. I’m fwom the Demon Continent. ...I’m an Elf.”
As I said this, I tucked my hair behind my ear, and then showed them my long ears. I could tell they gasped.
“I’m awwound... fifty. I-I don’t know my exact age...”
“Fifty and you’re a little girl?” I understand Licht’s comment. I get it, I get it. It took me a while to get used to it too. It’s almost grandma age for a human. I’m starting to feel sad just thinking about it. I’ll stop.
“B-But, if you’re an Elf, your hair and eyes...”
Ronaldo hesitated, and then I finally realized. That’s right, I have black hair and black eyes right now. I took off the fashionable magic tool. Their eyes widened as my coloring instantly reverted.
“This is my weal color. I was just trying out the magic tool today that I got...”
“Shining hair, blue eyes... It’s an unusual combination, but those are definitely the characteristics of an Elf.”
Ronaldo nodded repeatedly, seemingly convinced. So it’s common knowledge.
“Just trying it, huh. You’re incredibly lucky... You’d have stood out if you hadn’t. And it wouldn’t have been so easy to escape.”
Wouldn’t have been so easy? What does that mean? I tilted my head, and then they both blushed. Wh-What is it?
“Ahem. Well, um, Elves are... incredibly valuable. Especially children. Even I can’t believe it, even though I’m seeing one right in front of me.”
No, you’re just going to have to believe it. I’m right here! ...But I’ll keep it a secret that I’m actually a High Elf, and the Demon King’s daughter.
Well, basically, what he’s saying is, I’m incredibly rare. I’d known, but I hadn’t really grasped it... How peaceful had my life been? Maybe it’s the former Japanese person in me...
“So. If you’d appeared like that back there. The royals would have immediately captured you. They’re gathering those with high magic power, demi-humans... They might have surrounded you, isolated you. And considering that this country’s rumored to be involved in human trafficking... they might have even trampled you in their excitement.”
“F-Fueh...!?”
“Huh? What do you mean?”
“I’m from a mine...”
A mine... I’ve heard that recently, right? Ah, could it be...
“The teleportation magic circle!”
“Yeah, if we explain the situation... maybe...”
That’s right! You can easily travel between the mines on this continent and the Demon Continent using the teleportation magic circle!
“But I’ve never seen it myself, and it’s closely guarded, so... it might not be easy...”
Ah, that’s right. You need to give them something in exchange. If I remember correctly, the Demon King allowed them to start a business in the castle town, and Dad got rid of those troublesome monsters. And then I worried about not having anything to give them...! Hmm... I should have thought about it more carefully!
“Well, whatever. We won’t know until we try, right? We can think about it then!”
Licht smiled, saying we need to leave here first. He’s just postponing the problem, but it makes sense. Nothing will start if we don’t act!
“Yeah, at least with me there, you’ll be able to enter the mine. I’ll go with you, all the way there.”
“R-Really!? Ronyaudo-shan...!”
I stumbled. Sounds like a cat.
“I-I-I’m sowwy...!”
“It’s fine. Just call me Ronny. No need for honorifics.”
“Kuku~, you’re funny, Meg. I’ll call you Ronny too. And just call me Licht. And you can relax and speak casually.”
The tense atmosphere relaxed a little. It’s all thanks to me! I need to think that way, or I won’t be able to handle this! I’m so embarrassed! Cat number two, after Gil-san!
Gil-san... you must be worried. Dad, Saura-san, Kei-san, and everyone else. Their faces appeared for a moment, and then I shook my head. No, I can’t think about that yet.
I gritted my teeth and tried to think about something else. I’m Meg, the poster girl of Ortus. It’s too early to despair. I’ll take it one step at a time, do everything I can, and definitely return to everyone!