30 Elf village




 A floating island where the elves live.

 Leading the way through the forest is Kyle, Marie's personal servant.

 Mariette is a carefree person.

I'm sure you're not the only one. I brought you a souvenir or something.

 He may think he's watching his own personal servant return home, but isn't that subtle from Kyle's point of view?

 He was bought as a slave and returned home with his master.

 He says to his family, "This is my master! And you're going to introduce them?

 I wouldn't like that.

 Kyle, walking in front of me, didn't look too amused.

''Well you don't need a souvenir.

 Kyle, who looks somewhat depressed, doesn't seem to want to go back home.

 It is Libya who is worried about him.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one. How could I be depressed when I could go home?

 Unlike the carefree Marie, Livia was watching Kyle closely.

'Isn't there a lot going on? Well, maybe there's a reason you don't want to leave.

 Unlike Marie, Livia, who was gentle, was worried about Kyle.

 As for Angier--''

'So this is the forest where the elves live? I didn't know there was a dungeon, but it's kind of exciting.

 The quintessential aristocratic blood.

 I'm excited to hear about the adventure.

 In the first place, the reason why Angier accompanied me even though I'm with Marie is to explore the dungeon in the elven village--the ruins.

 It wasn't particularly challenging in the game, and although there were bosses, it was easy to defeat them.

 However, these ruins are rich in treasure.

 Since it was a dungeon that could be earned, Marie remembered that and came up with an idea to attack it and pay off the debt.

 If Angier was normal, he would have said that there was no need to give me an airship.

 In other words.........

''Angel seems to be having fun.''

'Mmm! Isn't Libya exciting too?

'I do a little. I've heard it's an archaeological site, and maybe we'll find something awesome.

'No, treasure. I think I have a treasure! I will find the treasure and make my family proud!

 .........tensions are high.

 In contrast, Marie's is more earnest.

That's all right. A big payday here will wipe out all your debt. Isn't that more of a plus? Then we'd have to buy food at a popular food stall and dessert for dinner at night... and new clothes. My socks and other things are already torn up.

 Listening to Marie's soliloquy makes me sad.

 I was angry at the reincarnated Marie who tricked the saint, but why did this guy have so much pity on me?

 How badly did I do in my past life, like being saintly and being saddled with debt when I just got my living expenses and necessary expenses provided for?

 Zilk and Greg walked behind him, and the women walked in the center.

 One of them, walking cumbersomely, was Mr. Hertrude.

'You should have waited for me,'

I'm at your disposal. Besides, I don't feel comfortable paying off my debts and leaving all this to you guys who are just curious to get into the ruins.

 

 In the forest, there is a single, well-maintained path.

 Luxion, who is floating on my shoulder, looked at such a path--.

''........Master, who exactly is an elf?''

You're a fantasy race. What do you care?

'The race of elves did not exist in my data. While I was waiting, an elf suddenly appeared in my data. Aren't you curious?''

 I don't want you to say that.

 Could it have appeared as a mutation or something?

"And the fact that they can't breed with human females is also a concern. Whereas with males--

 He asked question after question, as if he was curious about Luxion, but Kyle pointed to the village he could see.

'That's where I was born and raised.

 Marie, excitedly.

"Wow, all those beautiful women!

 The village, which is full of log cabin buildings, looks idyllic at first glance, but is quite well maintained.

 A few villager-like elves were dressed in tightly clad outfits.

 They are all stylish and beautiful.

 Zilk put his hand to his chin and began to boast about his knowledge.

''Elves are basically all beautiful, but I've heard that they don't judge beauty and ugliness by appearance like humans do.

 Marie was surprised, but Greg, who was standing next to her, also had a surprised look on his face.

 ........You didn't know that either.

''Oh, really?''

'Yes. It is said that the person has a preference according to his or her magical powers. So I've heard that he has few external likes and dislikes.

 They are all interested in the elves who judge beauty and ugliness by magic, but Kyle is the only one who is a bit downcast and not trying to talk about anything.

 I call out to him.

''What's up?''

'Please don't talk to me. Can you please not be nice to me when I'm depressed for the sake of self-satisfaction? I hate misunderstood bastards like you the most.

 I felt my head get cracking hot.

'I don't like little turds like you either. Introduce your mother to Marie and tell her that this is my master and make it awkward.

 Then Kyle let out a sigh and acted like I was an idiot.

''This is why the boys in the school are idiots. Listen, for elves, being a slave is the same as being a migrant. I'm sure you'll find that the treatment is decent and much better than you boys at the school.

 It was true, but it was annoying to be told.

 Luxion was strangely convinced.

''I see, it's a migrant feeling for the elves as well? I'm convinced.''

'Elves have a longer lifespan than humans, you know. I suppose it wouldn't matter if we wasted a few decades.

  More than that, I'm a little concerned about the way Kyle said it.

 Well, anyway, that's what a slave's mind is like.

 One of them saw us approaching the village, and one of them came towards us.

 She was a pretty-looking woman with green hair and brown eyes.

 She looked a little older than us in age, but she was a petite, pretty female elf.

'Kyle!'

 The woman who runs up to him, waving her hand, seems to know Kyle.

 As the woman approached, Kyle straightened his posture and moved to the side of Marie, who was talking to Zilk.......

'Marie-sama, this is my mother. My name is 【Umeria】.

'Oh, oh! Ha, nice to meet you!

 As Marier hurriedly greeted Marier, Kyle's mother, Yumelia-san, also hurriedly bowed to him.

 Kyle told Humelia-san in a nonchalant manner.

''Everyone that Marie-sama brought with her wants to enter the ruins in the village. Would you like to get permission from the village chief?''

"Look, Kyle. I haven't been home in a long time, and I don't want you to sound like a stranger.

I'm Miss Marie's personal servant now.

 Kyle's attitude may have been correct as a servant, but he was cold toward his mother.

 Humelia was depressed.

'Don't be too cold. It's been a while since you've been home, right?'

 When I said that, Kyle snickered.

'What?'

"Could you not speak to me so sternly, please? I'm Lady Marie's personal servant, and I'm not going to get along with you.

 Greg was getting a little annoyed with the oddly stinging Kyle.

'Hey, that's a bit of an exaggeration. Baldfart is our captain.

 Marie is trying to do something about her own personal servant, who has been behaving strangely since she arrived in her hometown.

'Kyle, you can't fight. Besides, you're acting kind of weird today.

The usual. Come on, let's go. The sooner we get to the chief's house, the better.

 With that, Kyle entered the village and didn't even bother to look at Umelia.

 Livia, who was worried, called out to him.

''Um, since I came to this island, you've been acting strange. Um, maybe I'm not feeling well.

 Only, Miss Humelia smiled sadly.

'It's okay. It's my fault. I'm a terrible mixture.'

 The word "mixture" stuck with me oddly.



 The village chief's mansion was large.

 If you ask me, I heard that he returned to the village several decades ago after finishing his job as a full-time servant, and he was paid quite a bit of money to set up the mansion.

 He is a young man with a beard (goatee) - a male elf who looks to be only in his late twenties.

''You wish to see the ruins of the village?''

 I'll speak on behalf of the group.

 Because of my position, this kind of trouble comes to me.

Yes. Is it possible?

'Entering the ruins itself - it's just that the place is sacred to the village. Normally, the consent of the other village chiefs is required. Well, they are free to come and go as they please, but when people outside the village come and go, it's a stone's throw...

 The elven villages on the floating island.

 I heard they are all called villages.

The chief of the village will probably oppose it and it's impossible.

Chief?

'I'm an old woman who is very good at fortune telling. The generation before us believed strongly in fortune telling, but nowadays the power of fortune telling has declined, and in many cases it is not accurate. In the old days, people used to come to visit their village chiefs.

 Apparently, the dungeon - it's not going to be able to get into the ruins.

"And that's where we go. But we haven't found any treasure.

What?

 As he was startled by the village chief's words, there was a hard knock on the door.

 It was an elven woman who entered.

''The village chief, the village chief!

 The village chief throws a nearby figurine at him.

''Kyah!''

 A woman was hit by an object and was scared - and she was scared.

'How dare you run slamming and slamming the door violently! How many times do I have to teach you to understand! You're being rude in front of our guests!

 As I headed toward the woman, the village chief began to kick her as it was.

 I rushed in to stop him.

"Hey! What the hell are you doing?

 The village chief shook off my hand and gave me a scornful look.

 The eyes are the same as those of the school's resident servants to the boys.

I'm going to have to ask you to stay out of my way. I'm sure you'll find that etiquette is very important to the elves. If you don't pay attention to your manners on a regular basis, your children will not behave well. If that happens, you won't be able to sell them as slaves at a high price.

 ...I don't understand the situation with the elves, but this is too bad.

'It's a sickening sight to see in front of your guests.

 This was the best I could muster.

'I beg your pardon for this. Now, what can I do for you?'

 The woman who was kicked told me with tears in her eyes, reporting that the village chief she had been talking to had come to visit her village.



 The village square.

 The elves gathered there were all beautiful men and women.

 Standing among them, as if propped up, was a short, elderly man with a large staff.

 His hips were bent and his eyes were not even sure if they were open or closed.

 An old woman with very gray hair.

 She was mumbling something, supported on either side by a woman in a similar folk costume.

 The elven woman next to her delivers the words instead.

'I will pass on the words of the village chief. You must not enter the ruins again. If you do not do so, you will incur the wrath of the ancient demon king.

 The village chief was scratching his hair.

 In the first place, there are people from other villages coming and going as well.

 The village chief mutters in a whisper.

 The young female elf answers when she hears his voice.

''Do you think you know nothing? The chief knows you have a great deal to do with the ruins. The chief says that. You must not touch the taboo. You must not enter the sacred lands of the elves.

 The surrounding elves are also dumbfounded, but the village chiefs and priestesses seem to be serious.

 Even Luxion, who was floating around my shoulder, seemed dumbfounded.

''Is it divination?''

What? Total denialists?

''No way. There were indeed people with mysterious abilities. Isn't the Master one of them?

 I may indeed be a non-scientific being, having sought out Luxion based on my memories of my previous life.

 Be that as it may.

By the way, what do you know about the Demon King?

'Don't you think the master knows more than you do? 'Is there a demon king in a damsel-in-distress game?'

'It doesn't come up. So I'm curious though should I consider you old?

 It's sad to think that the once talented fortune teller is now old.

 The one who waded out in front of the elves - was Marie.

'Hey! It's a very noisy mess. Just take me to the ruins! I'm going to capture it and--

 The foster chief's eyes widen as Marie, frightened of her debt, steps forward.

 She tells the woman next to her something and the woman tells us.

 She looked surprised and impatient.

'Are you a saint?'

Oh, you know what? Yes, I'm the saint. As soon as I find out--

 Before Marie could finish, the woman said.

''They say it's fine to enter the ruins. The saint will bring the ancient demon king. Because that's the future that the village chief has foreseen in the last few months.''

 The elves around them buzzed.

 Marie was nodding her head.

''The Demon King? I don't know a demon king, okay?

 To me, you're the last boss. You're like a demon king, though.

 I turn my gaze to Luxion.

'If you're not talking about Julius? They are royalty, and the descendants of the newcomers use magic. If you mean royalty who manipulate the laws of magic, then you can call them demon kings or related people.

''Well that makes sense when you put it that way, but His Highness isn't here, is he?

"I'm the wrong person to tell you this.

 The woman who was speaking on behalf of the foster chief tells the others.

'It is time for judgment. Whether this island will sink or be allowed to go down we will not allow these people to interfere. All of you, the chief says, must wait for your time in silence.

 With that, the chiefs left the village.



 Inside the ruins.

 When we came, we were disheartened to see what was going on inside.

'..........................nothing.

 There is only room for the time being, but the walls and floor are crawling with tree roots and ivy.

 From my point of view, it looks like an old, modern building, but from Libya's point of view, it seems to be a wandering ancient ruin.

 Libya is happy to be alone.

'It's amazing! Look, Leon, this shape has been found in other ancient ruins. It's a little different in shape, but this something near the door is a feature of ancient ruins!

...Oh, no.

 That's it, the card reading machine.

 The machine that read the card key was already broken or only kept its shape.

 Luxion was pleased to see Libya happy.

Should I not tell the truth?

 It must have been something meaningful, Livia thinks happily to herself.

 'It's a card reader,' she says, wondering if she should tell him what the right answer is right away.

'He'd probably be happier if I told him.

''....Sometimes it's fun because you discover it yourself. The master won't understand.''

You're a real jerk, you know that?

'You'll lose to the master. But what can I say about this--'

 It was Angier and the others that Luxion was looking at.

''No treasure? Well, just being able to see the ruins would be a good story to tell.''

 Zilk is also depressed.

'I was expecting to hear about the ruins of the elves,'

 Gregg seemed to have given up.

'You can't find treasured ruins that easily. It's fun to have a swing like this. But it's refreshing to see nothing so far.

 Surprisingly, it was Mr. Hertrude who was disappointed.

'Huh? Were you actually expecting it?

Yes. Bad?

It's not bad, but it's surprising.

The duchy was once a kingdom, after all. You're the same ones who have always wanted to be an adventurer.

 And yet, what is it about the marriage life situation that is so different?

 I turned my gaze to Marie.

I hate it. There's nothing like it.

 I saw him mesmerized.

 Zirk comforts Marie.

'It's all right, Marie-san. We can all go on another adventure sometime. You'll even find some treasures then.

 It's subtly off.

 Marie doesn't want an adventure, she just wants the treasure.

 The subtle look on her face at Zilk's favor is proof of that.

''Yeah, right.''

 Angier came over to me, perhaps dismayed by Libya's preoccupation with the ruins.

'Leon, what do we do now? Should we just pull out of there? Even the village chief who followed you is looking annoyed.

 When I look, I see the village chief looking at us at the entrance to the ruins with a disgusted look.

 Since the incident in the mansion, his gaze towards me has become cold.

''Well that's condescending and annoying.''

 I want to beat the crap out of him right now.

 I don't know if it's old or brand new, but I'd like to expect the Demon King-sama to have a hammer of judgment.

 Well, there is no such thing as a demon king.

 The village chief calls out to us.

''Isn't that enough? It's not a very large site. There's not much to see.

 ...It's funny.

 These ruins are certain.

'We can't give up on them! And while we're doing this, we're getting more and more in debt! I--I will never give up! I don't want to live in debt anymore!

 Marie went out of control and went deeper into the ruins alone.

 Angier looked abhorrent.

'Are you a fool to move on your own?'

 I slung the rifle I'd brought with me over my shoulder and took Luxion with me as I went to find Marie.

'Luxion, follow me. Angel stay here with everyone else. I'll be back in a minute.

It's not looking good for you, Obergruppenführer.

 I told Zilk and Greg to stay behind as they tried to chase after me, and I was going after Marie.

 ........Here's your chance.

 Now I can be alone with Marie.

 At last, the reincarnated can talk to each other.



 Deep in the ruins.

 Marie was looking for something.

'Nothing. 'Not there! There's no entrance to the basement!

 As Luxion's one eye prepared a light instead of a light, Marie turned around in surprise. Marie looks back as if she's a cornered criminal.

 I loaded my rifle and showed her a bullet.

 I'll be ready to shoot at any time.

'You're finally alone. I didn't get a chance to talk to you on the airship like this. Now we can talk about it at leisure.

 Marie rattled and shuddered as she tried to reach for the pistol she was holding for self-defense.

'Don't move. Move and I'll shoot you.'

"Wow, if you kill me, you're a mortal sinner! I'm a saint!

"You know, the one that stole Libya's sainthood. Now, let's hear it for yourself. What are you going to do now?

 Do they think they can take the sainthood away from Libya and survive the war against the duchy that may be coming?

"...What? What are you talking about? Tell me exactly what you want to hear.

 But Marie's attitude is still thick here.

 I really want to shoot this guy. Can I shoot one?

Then I'll ask you one question at a time and you'll have to answer me. Are you a reincarnation?

Yes, that's right. That's right. You're right if you mean having a previous life. You're one of them.

You know this world is a damsel-in-distress world, right?

So what?

 I don't deny it. That means that Marie also recognizes that it's a maiden game.

 She knows that this world is a maiden game - that maiden game world.

'Then why did you deprive Libya of her saintly status? If we go to war with a duchy--

 Marie laughed at my question.

'Are you nuts? You think she can do it and I can't? I can do healing magic too. I have all the qualities of a saint, you know. All the tools that she should have had, she recognized me. You can't tell me you're faking it. I don't think anyone would believe you if you told them.

 Luxion looks at me.

''There is a discrepancy in your information with the master. Wouldn't it be better to share information with each other here?''

 Marie was a little confused.

'What?' What's your point? For the record, I'm that damsel in distress and--

 Immediately after, the floor falls out.

"Nah!

Kyah!



 Once outside the ruins, Angel saw a worried looking Jirku and Gregg.

'Calm down both of you, Leon has gone to pick up that woman, you'll be fine.

 Inwardly, Angier thinks, he can't forgive Rion for caring about Marie.

(Rion's guy, even on the airship, seemed to be looking for Marier - Masakana?)

 Zirk gave me a sharp look.

'That's why I'm worried. You're alone with Marie-san. Can you tell me there is no mistake?'

 Gregg, too, was looking through the ruins.

You're too late for anything. Let's go get him. I'm worried Baldfart is going to get nervous. I don't think he's ready for a woman, and I don't think he'll be able to handle Marie's cuteness.

 Ange was uncharacteristically upset when she heard that Leon was interested in Marie.

Don't be a fool! Leon isn't like you guys!

What's the difference? Same man. And Marie is a wonderful woman. It's impossible for her not to make a mistake.

I think a man would definitely mess with it.

 Angier's emotions were higher than usual in response to the two men's opinions.

'Rion doesn't like Marie. You guys know that, too, don't you! Libya should say something to him, too. I don't think Leon is going to mess with Marie--

 Livia was a little pale.

''Oh, um, I just realized.......Rion-san, why did you take a rifle with you? We don't need it for safe ruins where there are no monsters either, do we?

 Angier, as well as Jirks and Gregg, widened their eyes.

 Normally, Rion would keep his distance from Marie, but for once, he was trying to get closer to her.

 The three of them had blue faces and imagined the scene where Rion would shoot and kill Marier.

''Marier-san!''

Marie!

 They jump out of the way.

 Angier and Livia chase after them.

'Wait, wait! I don't care how many times he goes that far!

'Yes! I'd even threaten you if you tried!

 When the four of them left the scene, Hertrude and Kyle - and the village chief - remained there.



 Marie was having a dream.

 It was a nostalgic dream of a past life.

 It may be summer, but the sun is strong and muggy.

 It may be evening, but the surroundings were turning orange and getting darker.

 Marie remembered the heat of that day.

(Ah, yes. That happened.)

 A girl stumbled and scraped her knees, crying.

'Big brother, give me a piggyback ride.

 The person who asked for help was the girl's brother.

 Even remembering it now, he looks angry.

''........I can walk by myself if that's what it takes. I don't want to carry it on my back because my back is hot. Besides, you're too heavy.''

It's not heavy! This guy really pisses me off! (She's a crazy slender figure!)

 His former life self, who looked lovely even from his own perspective, looked up and was stunned by the way he was talking so much.

 She stopped crying in surprise.

''........Eh?''

'Here, pretend you're crying. I don't like that kind of catnip on you. I'm not going to be fooled, you know.'

 It was a deserted street.

 My former life surprised me.

 By this time, I knew I was prettier than the girls around me.

 I knew that if I asked around, they would do anything for me, and the boy - my brother - was trying to rub it in.

'Hi, my knee hurts.'

'Pain is proof of life. Good for you.

"Oh, I need a piggyback ride. I can't go home.

I see. Then stay here. You don't like it, you can walk your own way, you a**h*le sister.

"...d*mn brother!

"No shit! I'd rather be a free turd than do your bidding!'

 Seeing her brother saying such things with a smile, Marie thinks.

Even if I remember now, he was the most........well, the third worst guy in my life)

 The first was a man who abandoned himself and his children.

 The second was the pimp he was dating.

 Next to that, Marie hated her brother.

 Then Marie remembers.

(Huh? (What in the world have I become since...?



 Slowly he woke up.

 It's dusty all around, and you can hear the sound of gunfire.

 A shell casing falls to the floor and makes a metallic sound.

 When I looked up, I saw Leon with his back to me.

''Next!

There's an unidentified creature that's crawling on the ceiling. Master, please be careful with your ammo count. And these creatures aren't monsters.

They're not going to disappear if you shoot them and they're not gone.

 As Leon readied his rifle and pulled the trigger, the sound of a shot was heard, piercing the head of the creepy monster as it emerged from the darkness.

 The monster peels off the ceiling and falls directly to the floor, convulsing.

 Marie jumped up and tried to get up, but--'

''Hee! Oh, ouch!

 He couldn't get up because of the pain of his injured leg.

 Rion only calls out to him.

 He seems to be on the lookout for the enemy to come.

'Did you notice? Ask Luxion about the situation.

'What? Huh?

The floor of the ruin has come loose and fallen underground. While you are not awake, the master is taking out the unidentified creatures coming out from the depths of the corridor.

An unidentified species?

 So it's not like the monsters?

 That's what Marie thought, and then she saw the unidentified creature she had just seen. Its limbs were different from those of a person, but its torso and head had a human-like appearance.

 The figure, which looked like a lizard turned into a human form, caused Marie to scream out.

''No!''

 But both Leon and Luxion--

'Keep your mouth shut because it's May. It's distracting. d*mn, it's not like you're attached to not even have to be a useless amulet. If this was Libya or Angers, I would take it seriously.

'Screaming will not change the situation. There is no bleeding and you will remain quiet.

Yeah, but my legs--

"Can't you just put some spit on it? Come to think of it, you're a saint and good at healing magic. You can heal yourself. Oh, master, the next one will come.''

 -- very cold in attitude.

 Marie thinks.

(These guys aren't like my brother! (That really pisses me off!)