Evan D. Sherden, Reunion (1)

It was a very hot summer day. Belois and Arisha looked at the members of the Knights of Astray training at the training ground with pitiful eyes. The children were all getting affected by the weather due to lack of training.

Evan tsk-ed and gave them a flick on their foreheads.

“Since when did you look like you needed air conditioners for training?”

“Ouch! I’m sorry! …But what’s an air conditioner, sir?”

“That’s exactly what I want in this space right now. That’s exactly what I want from Lua and Arisha.”

“Aha! I wish I had an air conditioner!”

“That would be great…”

As Evan’s alien language was not new, the members adapted to his strange ideas, and everyone responded positively to the words “air conditioner” that was brought out this time.

“A temperature controller is the best thing. You can also manage humidity, and if you can create such a tool, any aristocrat would want it. Honestly, I want it.”

When Evan roughly explained the concept of air conditioning, Shine gave an answer.

“Not being affected by the external environment or temperature is really just a person who has been trained to the limit. Even if we limit our customers to aristocrats, there will be a lot of demand, sir. It’s not like we’re not affected by temperature and weather at all.”

That was true. Evan felt hot in the middle of summer. The air conditioner was not urgent because it was not too uncomfortable, but after hearing what Shine said, it seemed to be more pleasant than if there had been none.

“Can we make it?”

“If it’s a temperature-handling machine, I think I’ll be of help, Master.”

“If it’s a wind machine, I can help a bit too.”

Arisha and Belois also approached as if they were interested. Evan thought for a moment and soon nodded in reply.

“Well, then let’s go together. Maybe with Ctheasil’s help, we can come up with something really plausible.”

When Evan had visited Ctheasil and talked to her, they were able to produce results on the spot.

Evan, who was already peeping into the end of alchemy, and Ctheasil, an inventor who had made the Devil Rune in the past, and Arisha and Belois, who were experts in wind magic and temperature, were also able to create efficient air conditioners without any problem.

“The fuel economy is incredible. I can’t believe it’s maintained with a stone the size of a bean.”

“Hu, I made a good invention after a long time. How did you come up with the idea of controlling the temperature of limited space, Master Evan?”

“It’s an idea, I’m just vaguely aware of it, but…”

Evan, who didn’t know he would be able to make a prototype by the end of the day, touched the mini-air conditioner with a perplexed expression.

Of course, it will be very different from air conditioners produced in the modern world, but it was still a perfect tool that played the same role, anyway.

Originally, there was no plan to recreate the Earth’s culture in this world, but it was a little confusing as things turned out like this in an instant.

‘Everything should go well….It’s not a reflection of modern science, and it’s not a refrigerant that uses Freon, so the ozone layer in the world won’t be threatened.’

It was also significant that this technology did not affect the world helplessly.

Nevertheless, he did not want to undermine the world’s environment and order by making modern ideas a reality, so he thought he should pay more attention to his own crackdown.

“I knew it, but Master Evan is intelligent, and he has a brilliant idea and a brilliant brain. Well, he’s also attractive…”

“Women with other men in their hearts cannot approach Master Evan. Stand back.”

“Excuse me. I’m not saying I like any man.”

Compared to other older witches who tried to apply acupuncture once they saw an excellent man, Ctheasil was good enough to focus only on Default and Evan, but Evan politely declined.

“Master Evan, in that sense, tonight, together…”

“I’ll leave you alone, Ctheasil. I want someone who only wants me.”

Of course, it was because there was a trauma in the game that could not be forgotten.

“You have so many women? It’s really selfish and greedy, of course, I’m not saying that’s bad, though…!”

“Oh, yeah. See you later.”

Evan thought he had refused, but somehow, he left with Ctheasil satisfied. Shine was approaching him. There was a slightly perplexing look on his face.

“Good to see you, Shine. Give this to Maybell and draw up a sales plan… What’s wrong with you?”

“Master, we have a precious guest.”

“You’re not talking about Bernard, are you?”

“I think that’s related…”

“What?”

Shine’s expression of answering Evan’s question was truly mysterious. Shine looked up and down again, and he was a little confused. What was wrong with him?

“Come on, I’m Evan.”

“Yes, sir.”

“No, I don’t doubt you either…… You’ve always been with me, haven’t you, Master?”

“I’ve been with you since the day I met you. What the hell is it?”

“Then why would that person….?”

Arisha and Belois gave Shine a cold look, who didn’t explain about the visitor and kept talking about the unknown. Shine, who belatedly noticed his mistake, said in a tepid manner.

“It’s an elf from an ancient forest.”

“That’s why you said it was a valued guest.”

Only then did Evan recall Bernard’s letter. He was sure Bernard had said he’d bring someone very precious from the ancient forest.

However, he asked Shine to explain why didn’t Bernard come if the guest had come; he also tilted his head as if he was not sure about it.

“I’m sure the elf left with his party, but I heard the elf arrived first. Let’s go to the drawing-room on the 2nd floor of the Astray headquarters.”

“Wait a minute, but my father…?”

“The elf said the elf respects human law but doesn’t want to obey it.”

“The elf is pleased enough to meet you, Master.”

“I don’t think that’s respectful.”

Evan felt dumbfounded, but nevertheless, he followed Shine to the Astray Headquarters.

Meanwhile, his company, Belois and Arisha, were experiencing growing anxiety. The anxiety that arose from the time Evan had received Bernard’s letter broke through the pinnacle!

“Shine.”

After looking at each other, Belois eventually stepped out first.

“Is it a woman?”

“Yes.”

“Evan, did you have an elf you know personally?”

“No one except for Illoin.”

Arisha was about to explode! Evan was stunned by her force, and she could not hide her doubt either.

Were the elf common inhabitants of this world? The absolute majority lived a quiet life trapped in ancient forests, and even those who spent part of their long lives in the human world never exposed themselves to humans as they knew they were easy to be targeted.

It was extremely rare to see someone marry a human and decide to live under pressure in Sherden.

“But the elf knows me…?”

“Yes, you are reputed for your ability and beauty, but I honestly didn’t know that even the elves would know. Besides, it’s not just knowing…”

Shine still had a vague look on his face. Evan couldn’t ask any more questions because he looked like he couldn’t explain anything more.

“Okay, we’ll see.”

“Oh… can we not meet that elf?”

“Arisha, do you think I seduce every girl I meet?”

“…”

Strangely, Arisha shut her mouth. Evan was hoping for a refreshing denial, but he got silence.

At this, Evan then turned his head away from Arisha and looked at Belois, but she responded similarly.

“I’ll be ready for battle for now.”

“Well, don’t make a foxfire.”

Evan sighed and beckoned them back. He didn’t think he would be able to treat guests normally with these two.

“Shine, just follow me.”

“Okay.”

He knocked on the door of the drawing-room. Then there was a busy sound of movement inside, and soon the door opened, and Diona held out her head in a narrow gap. Evan could see the sweat forming on her forehead.

“You’re here! I thought I was going to die of nervousness, leaving me and the elf alone in this space. I’ve never seen an elf in my life…!”

“I didn’t know the elf would come all of a sudden. Well done, Diona. You go out and take care of yourself. Shine, and I will entertain the guest.”

“Yes, yes!”

For Diona, who settled here only after Bernard and Illoin had left the dungeon city, this must have been her first meeting with an elf.

Was it just a rumor that an elven slave would come out as a hidden reward for Roizen’s Hidden Stage? Evan entered the drawing-room with such useless thoughts.

“…”

“…Ah.”

Evan’s eyes met with an elf who was drinking tea and quietly waiting for him.

Evan stopped breathing.

“…I guess so. Hello.”

“Uh….”

The first thing that caught Evan’s eye was the brilliant emerald in her eyes. The moment he saw it, he could naturally recognize her identity.

The shining eyes were the sign of the noblest status among the elves.

‘This woman… Why is she here?’

A beautiful blonde that sparkled as if she had pulled out the pure gold and made it into thread, and a long and beautiful earpiece that popped out through her soft hair.

Delicate as if made of glass, but at stake, a psychic who created a curious charm.

The noblest and most beautiful Elf in the ancient forest, the princess of the Eternal Elves… At the same time, Hielph Mirole, the main heroine of the Yo-Ma Great War Zero, was staring at Evan.

“Do you know me?”

“Uh-huh….”

“Dear Master.”

Evan struggled because he couldn’t keep up with the situation, but Shine, who came from behind, punched him in the back and made him come to his senses. He replied back to her, all while pretending to be calm.

“Yes, hm. Of course. I beg your pardon for my behavior. I didn’t expect the high elf to come to see me in person.”

Evan, along with the words, noticed Shine close and lock the door completely.

He didn’t mean to lock her up, but he activated a harness installed in the door to prevent the conversation he had in the room from leaking out. If others found out that a high elf was currently in Sherden, something very bad could happen.

“It’s an honor to meet you. I am Evan D. Sherden.”

“Is it? I am Mirole.”

Then Mirole answered and looked at Evan slowly again. Evan felt an indescribable emotion in those transparent smoky eyes. The deep emotion that held Evan and didn’t let go easily.

Indeed, this made Evan seem to know the meaning of what Shine said earlier. This didn’t feel like their first meeting.

It was as if he had been reunited with a long-lost friend or lover, so Evan was even more puzzled.

“I’m sorry, but have we met before?”

“Well, maybe not.”

The high elf thought for a moment and said so. She thought that was not enough. She added a word soon.

“But I think we’ll work together in the future.”

“…”

Could he show her the door already? Evan, who felt burdened by her presence, thought of the idea, but it was also too much.

As Bernard said, she was a very precious being, a very precious guest. He couldn’t understand why she was in Sherden now.

“You said your name’s Evan, right?”

“Oh, yes.”

“I have a favor to ask. It’s going to be sudden, but I want you to hear it.”

Well, the moment he heard that, he felt a slightly ominous feeling. An unbearable sense of deja-vu had hit him!

But before Evan could say anything, Mirole hit the ball.

“While I was waiting for you, I heard about a group called the Dungeon Knights.”

‘Diona, you…!’

“It’s an armed group that stays here and lives together, protecting the city.”

While Evan was cursing Diona, who leaked basic information that was not confidential, the high elf shamelessly continued.

The words that followed were suggestions that Evan could have expected; nevertheless, it felt very bold.

“Will I be able to join the Knights?”

“No, why….”

A high elf, the owner of the ancient forest, wants to come to a man-controlled city, be nice to Evan, who met her for the first time, and even join the Dungeon Knights?

Every word that constituted that sentence was ridiculous, so Evan stroked his forehead to calm himself.

“I’m confident in my combat capabilities. I’m sure they are trustworthy.”

‘She’s a high elf. What should I do?’

“I am confident that I will follow the leader’s orders. Can you take it?”

“May I ask you to think again?”

“I definitely want to join the Knights.”

“I suppose so….”

She left the ancient forest in a state of emergency, and she would join a human-made organization.

“…Mirole’s identity is also a problem, but we can’t accept outsiders so easily. I think we need to talk to the members.”

“Thank you. I’ll be the perfect member, sir.”

Evan pointed out his forehead because he was dumbfounded, but one thing he was sure of was this.

“No, I’m sure it will happen.”

“…”

It was impossible to break the Princess of the Elf’s stubbornness, which had been well known since Yo-Ma Great War Zero, unless the Great Ancient Wizard returned alive.