Since our escape route was blocked, I decided to stay with Sen no Tsurugi.
And with that, we decided to return to the hotel room with Sen no Tsurugi. To be precise, it was more like house arrest. Philiana patted Sen no Tsurugi’s head.
“It seems to have worked out somehow. If we continue to act with them, we should be able to reach this child’s parents.”
“But, we ended up getting caught. And what’s with that Justal guy?! I just don’t like him at all.”
Nina was right, I couldn’t bring myself to like him either. Saying such things about Cedric. People are really selfish. I wonder if he’s doing well after returning to his companions.
At that moment, there was a soft knock, and Shimon cautiously opened the door and entered.
“Um, I’m sorry. I ended up causing all of this.”
“No, it’s fine. This is actually convenient for us too.”
“Um, my older sister called you a False Hero. What did she mean by that? You know each other or something…”
I explained to Shimon that I was being pursued by the Light Elves.
“Eh, is that so? But, you guys are amazing, fighting together… My sister doesn’t tell me anything. No, nobody tells me anything. Am I not even family because I’m not useful?”
He must also want to accomplish something as a member of the White Horn. Shimon glanced at Sen no Tsurugi.
“I’ll do my best to help that child return to her parents. Although, I probably don’t have much I can do.”
“No, that’s not true…”
Just as I was about to say that, another figure entered the room.
“Shimon-sama, I believe Older Sister instructed us not to meet with these people.”
It was Justal. Tsk, why is he here? Shimon narrowed his eyes and glared at him.
“So what? I do what I want.”
“Is that so? However, if you are their companion, you will become our enemy. I do not wish to fight you.”
“What business do you have here?”
When I stepped in between them, he smirked mockingly again.
“I’m not here to see you. You, in Bicorn. It’s hard to believe, but I actually saw you throw a sword. Tell me about those Dark Elves.”
As Justal took a step closer, Philiana stood in his way.
“So you’re protecting them. It’s possible you’re a spy for the Dark Elves…”
“That’s not true. We rescued her from the Dark Elves. And we will return her to her parents.”
“Good grief, just like Cedric, why are the young ones so foolish? Cedric’s decision to let Gulf escape has caused a lot of trouble.”
Gulf, so the Light Elves are chasing him. I wonder if he’s still alive after being so badly wounded.
“I was the one who let Gulf escape.”
Justal’s gaze shifted to Cecilia.
“Cedric tried to fulfill his mission until the end. I was the one who told him to let him go.”
“Hmm, you appear to be an Elf. Will you betray your own kin?”
Cecilia met his gaze with a strong stare. Justal then smiled as if he noticed something.
“I see, you’re a mixed-blood. I can tell without asking. Hah, that explains your foolish actions.”
“Yes, this blood allows me to maintain my humanity. Unlike your blue blood. You elves say your blood is blue, right?”
Blue blood; he was likely playing on the words for nobility and coldness. Perhaps angered by being mocked by a young girl, the smile disappeared from the man’s face.
“Hmph, how could such a child fight Gulf? Well, whatever. For the time being, hand over Sen no Tsurugi.”
“No way, pointy-eared old man. I won’t hand over Sen-chan.”
Piyo’s remark elicited a chorus of giggles from those around. I too couldn’t help but laugh. I had been deliberately ignoring it. Justal’s ears were so pointed that they were unmistakably Elven, spreading out to the sides. Moreover, they were large and noticeable. I had dismissed it as individual differences in physical features, even within the same race.
“W-what did you say?!”
“Your ears are sticking out!”
Justal’s composure vanished, and his eyebrows shot up.
“Hey, Piyo, that’s rude. Hmph.”
“You! Don’t laugh! This is a mark of being a High Elf. That’s why I dislike ignorant fools.”
“High Elf…?”
Justal cleared his throat and continued.
“We are a superior species to the current Elves. In other words, we are an Ancient Species. You should know this.”
Ancient Elves, so that’s why they have the power to repel Sen no Tsurugi’s attacks.
“I’ll let it go for now. But I will definitely have Sen no Tsurugi.”
Even the High Elf must have realized he couldn’t fight so many people alone. He left with a grumpy expression.
