Chapter 339: Aftereffect (5)
‘Don’t raise her expectations unnecessarily.’
I could quickly notice why Elena looked happy. Literally, that elf can feel what kind of soul others possessed.
Although Park Deokgu used a cheap expression of smelling, it was not actually wrong.
It would be correct to express that she had senses that worked the same as sight, touch, and smell, but was built differently in a way that I couldn’t seem to understand.
She seemed to have been greatly moved by Kim Hyunsung, and she seemed to be feeling purity and transparency from Park Deokgu.
For her, it was as if a pleasant place surrounds her, so it was not unreasonable that she was smiling.
‘Will Han Sora be okay?’
I was a little worried about her, but perhaps she would be okay.
Even if Elena were to feel something, there’s plenty of room to gloss it over, and she couldn’t definitively detect the relationship between the soul and class.
To avoid the fact that Han Sora was a black wizard, I had already worked on many things with Jung Hayan. As if that was not enough, Yuno Kasugano joined and had helped with concealing various circumstances.
As a result, even high-ranking priests couldn’t notice that she was a black wizard.
‘It’s a legendary-grade attribute, but it’s definitely vague.’
Han Sora glanced at me as if she became anxious about the elf princess’s soul remarks, but of course, I nodded as subtly as I could in reply in silent assurance.
Meanwhile, Park Deokgu greeted Elena in earnest.
“Oh, I don’t think I’ve introduced myself. I’m Park Deokgu from Blue.”
“I’m familiar with your name, Park Deokgu. I’m Elena Eberia. It is a great honor to meet you.”
“Hmm. Do you even know my name?”
“Yes. It’s natural to remember a hero’s name. I’m a little embarrassed, but I don’t just know the name. In fact, even what you guys did…”
“Can you even know that?”
“Ah! I didn’t mean it that way. As I said, all I can feel is your soul. I know of you because I have come across a lot of newspapers and magazines while in the Kingdom.”
“Ahhh. Come to think of it, there have been a lot of such things since that day. It seems those things reached there.”
“Actually, our Kingdom is still forbidden to bring in goods of the State and Laios, but most of us already know about you. Some even made it into a play, and bards sing songs that praise your achievements. Because the sacrifices and miracles you showed that day was deeply rooted in the hearts of our elves, not just Laios. It was amazing. And… it was so majestic that I could not take my eyes off. I haven’t lived for that long, but I’m sure it was the most brilliant sight I’ve ever seen.
“I-It’s an honor for you to say that. Actually, I have done very little. Ahem. That’s embarrassing. Oh, Sora here was also a great help. I wouldn’t have been able to endure it alone if it weren’t for her.”
He looked embarrassed, which was so not like him. It must be embarrassing to hear that right in front of him.
It was quite a sight to see him blushing and handing over the baton to Han Sora. In any case, even Han Sora popped out and greeted with Park Deokgu’s introduction.
“I’m Han Sora.”
“Nice to meet you, Han Sora. It is an honor to meet you.”
It was true that I was worried about what kind of reaction she would show. However, there was no sign of change.
‘Uh?’
Although Han Sora mended her ways, it could be said to be a surprising result considering that she had been trash at it before.
She wasn’t showing a pleasant smile like Park Deokgu or Kim Hyunsung, but she quietly smiled, lowered her head, and looked pretty happy, even grabbing her hand first.
I was really surprised to see them talking so casually.
‘I think I will be okay, too.’
I was sure that I had a soul, at least similar to Han Sora. No, I was better than Han Sora.
Lee Kiyoung’s 26 years of life, the timing when I knew better than anyone that I had lived without shame.
Rather, I was partly relieved as I watched her talk to her longer than with Park Deokgu.
After spending time with her for a while, it was Jung Hayan’s turn.
Kim Hyunsung introduced Jung Hayan, and once again, the awkward self-introduction time passed.
“I’m Jung Hayan.”
“I-It’s an honor. It’s really an honor.”
She seemed happy enough when she was with Park Deokgu and Han Sora, but after Jung Hayan appeared, her face has become even more spectacular.
I don’t know if it’s an appropriate expression, but she looked like a fan meeting idols.
‘No way…’
“So, are you all recovered now?”
“Yes? Oh… Yes.”
“M-More importantly, I will officially introduce myself. As you may have already heard, I’m Elena Eberia. It was… it was really moving. How could you take care of others even at the expense of yourself…? Your noble image prepared to die will go down in the history of the continent.”
“What?”
“I still feel like crying when I think about it. I heard that you have been on this continent for less than two years, but how did you use such pure magic power…? Oh! I can’t be like this, no, that’s not it, I was really impressed. What should I start with…? There were a lot of things I wanted to say, but my mind went black… I’m really sorry.”
“No. There is no-nothing to be sorry for.”
“If it’s okay with you, can I shake your hand…?”
“I-I-It’s okay, but…”
“It is an honor. It’s really an honor. After all, everything was exactly what I thought.”
“I don’t know… what you are talking about.”
‘This is almost certain.’
I was not mistaken about this at all.
Her graceful face still remained, but her being strangely excited, made her look just like a teenager. Showing such a face at the age of over 200 was also an ability.
Jung Hayan was at a loss as to how to respond to the way the elf was gushing over her.
I wasn’t exactly sure, but the princess of the Elven Kingdom seemed to be obsessed with our heroic story.
In fact, although most of the Laios and the State showed similar reactions, this woman felt more excessive. She seemed to have read everything about us, such as magazine interviews, and she even saw that scene many times through the Goddess’s Mirror, so I could say that my prediction was correct.
I could understand the Laios people because they had actually seen us, but she was stuck in a kingdom secluded from other countries and faced us only through media. In a way, it was not unreasonable to have a strange fantasy about us.
Although she had adapted to this kind of case because of the Laios people, Jung Hayan was confused by the sudden change of posture.
Since she wasn’t good with human relationships, she was confused with the princess saying something she hadn’t yet understood.
It was then that Park Deokgu’s explanation came in.
“Isn’t it that you were amazed by our Hayan’s transparent and clear soul?”
“That’s right, Park Deokgu-nim. She is filled with such pure love. This…”
“I knew you would.”
“I’m sorry if I upset you. I don’t usually say this, but Jung Hayan is really…”
“As expected from our Hayan. Isn’t it just as I said? I’ve never seen or heard about anyone as clean and nice as Hayan in my life. In fact, when I first saw her, I wondered how there was such a nice person, but seeing now the Elf Princess talking, I think I can tell. Well, the person next to her is out Hyung-nim. I think you’ve seen him through…”
“Yes. I know. I clearly remember his face, too. It’s really an honor, Lee Kiyoung.”
“No. I am honored.”
“I-I think I should thank you first.”
“I received enough thanks, Elena-nim. I didn’t do that to be receiving gratefulness in the first place, so you don’t have to lower your head.”
“No. This time, I am not thankful for the things I said earlier. Haven’t you rescued the elves before?”
“Oh!”
“It’s been a while, so you might not remember, but… I clearly heard the news that Lee Kiyoung saved our people who were suffering at the time.”
“Come to think of it…”
“It was true, then. Thank you very much.”
I could see her bowing her head a little far away.
‘Wow… It worked out like this. That’s why people have to live nicely.’
The good deeds that were done in secret had come back as a plus.
‘This is karma! Yes. Absolutely!’
I wanted to smile more and more as I wanted to maintain a good relationship with this elf. It felt good to see her talking so casually to me.
In fact, it didn’t matter as to how she perceived my soul, but she didn’t seem to have any suspicion on her face. I even felt like a fool to have been worried. It would have been better not to have arranged this wheelchair either.
“Our people who were saved by Lee Kiyoung at the time are doing very well. They wanted to be with this delegation, but they’re still reluctant to go outside. On behalf of the two, I would like to say thank you.”
“Hahahaha. I just did what I was supposed to do.”
“You are so humble. I am worried if I have come too suddenly. I didn’t know you were still having a hard time walking…”
“Cough, cough. It’s fine. Thanks to many people praying, I’m fine. It’s just a little hard to breathe. You really don’t have to mind it. Cough. In fact, I also really wanted to see the princess. If the princess hadn’t suggested it, I would have visited you first.”
“Thank you for saying so. Er… I-If it’s okay, could I shake your hand…”
“Yes. Of course, Elena-nim.”
Unlike my expectations, a warm atmosphere continued. With the unexpected good story being revealed, others also looked surprised.
Who would have expected I had helped the elves with no one knowing?
Originally, good stories were more effective when it was revealed in an unintended situation.
Elena’s expression was also full of joy.
Demon Lord Belial’s expression saying that I was disgusting seemed to mean that I was divine enough to feel disgusting.
At this moment, Elena moved one step forward.
“U-Ugh.”
‘Huh?’
The elf, who had initially been smiling and gushing around, suddenly began to frown and start nauseating.
“Ah. I-I’m sorry. Suddenly, u-ugh. I’m being rude… gosh, what’s going on? There’s no way. U-Ugh.”
‘No.’
“U-ugh. U-ugh.”
‘Why are you doing this? Fuck.’
“W-Wait. U-ugh…”
‘No, this is too bad.’
“Blaaaarrgghh.”
Something happened that had not been included in my calculations at all.