way back to the castle.

The elves were surprisingly cool when they sent us out, unlike when they took us in with great difficulty.

There were no elves blocking their exit.

On the contrary, he seemed happy to see the awkward stranger disappearing on his own.

But there is nothing to be so happy about, it will come back the next day anyway.

It’s an opportunity to become stronger at once, but you have to make the most of it.

Originally, I was going to go to the World Tree while sleeping in the village of elves, but Count Warrug and Lanos got caught.

And now that this has happened, I’m going to bring the hatchling.

If you drink the spring water of the World Tree, you will be better than now.

‘This is also a great harvest.’

When I came, I didn’t bring much, but when I returned, I was heavy with the spring water of the World Tree.

I never thought the feeling of fluttering would be so good.

“her… I didn’t know that I would drink all the water from the World Tree in my lifetime, but the world is something to live for a long time and see, isn’t it?”

“That’s right!”

At Count Warrug’s words, Lanos shouted loudly.

If it had been before, he would have scolded him for saying that the sound could attract monsters or enemies, but now Count Warug was more lenient than ever.

I gained a lot from this job.

The spring water of the World Tree was the same, but the biggest benefit was none other than making peace with the elves.

“I don’t have to worry about getting hit in the back of the head anymore.”

Although the elves reject other races than themselves, they keep their promise.

There was no such thing as a lie between them in the first place.

They were honest and took it for granted to keep their promises.

That’s why he despised those who made promises and broke them for profit.

because it is different from them.

The elves agreed to peace.

At least as long as Kairos isn’t wiped out, Easton will be able to maintain a peaceful state with the elves.

In addition to that, they decided to add strength to each other in case of emergency, so there was no better result than this when thinking about the powerful power of the spirits.

step is light

The water bag was filled with the water of the World Tree and it was heavy, but my heart was lighter than ever.

The reason he came to the elves in the first place was not because of peace.

‘It’s a perfect situation to say that I caught a mouse while stepping backwards. Regardless of the reaction of the elves, I went to drive out the Kairos and came back after making peace.’

Hearing this, I was already looking forward to seeing how the Marquis of Easton would react.

“This is all thanks to you, Raymond. I don’t know how you figured it out, but your wit made it possible to get the best results.”

Count Warrug patted me on the shoulder and smiled brightly.

As we passed through the forest of elves, it was the first time I felt that the mountain road was so comfortable.

Plants like trees got out of the way, and the bumpy ground became even.

Even on the steep ground, the dirt gathered and flattened, so I was able to go back comfortably as if I had just finished drinking.

That was the consideration of the elves.

A small reward for keeping your promise to heal the World Tree.

And it was also an indirect way to say that I wish you well in the future.

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Knowing that, I did not deny that Count Warrug was my credit.

Lanos was just staring blankly at me.

Not only did he not have to step out, but there was nothing that would get better if he did.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that I did all of this work.

“We will be the first humans in the kingdom to be told by the elves to come next.”

“you’re right. Moreover, he said that the next time he visits, he will treat him properly as a guest.”

“That’s right. Aren’t you curious? What about the spirit’s power?”

“I wonder. I’m thinking of requesting sparring the next time I go.”

“That’s good. All those experiences will become bones and flesh and become strength. This makes me feel like my blood is boiling for the first time in a while.”

Count Warug and Lanos were very excited.

It was a face that seemed crazy about being a guest of the elves and anticipating sparring with them.

“You’re excited.”

“Then are you excited or not excited? It was peace with the elves. You’ve done something you couldn’t do in the past fifty years. You need to be more confident in this.”

“is that so… .”

Certainly, hearing that makes me feel that what I have done is great.

yes let’s be happy

Now was the time to rejoice.

We returned to the castle at such a swift pace.

“Sir Bane!”

“Lanos is back!”

“Prepare to be hit!”

The rangers who recognized us from afar made a fuss.

Seeing that, we all burst into laughter, no matter who said it first.

It felt like coming home.

The tension was relieved.

“The good savage!”

“Dead savages!”

“Pass!”

After exchanging the password we had discussed in advance, the rangers hurriedly moved to open the side door.

When I entered through a small door barely enough for one person to enter, I was surrounded by people who had gathered before I knew it.

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Knights and rangers were delighted with our return.

“The Commander is calling. Come on, come with me.”

As we were receiving cheers from the people, a knight wearing a tightly pressed helmet approached and guided us to the Marquis.

Entering the command barracks, we received stinging stares from the vassals.

The gaze was not negative.

Rather, it was warm and soft. She was genuinely happy to have returned safely.

But before expressing it, there was work to be done.

report.

Count Warrug stepped forward and recounted what had happened to us in the elven forest.

“Oh My God!”

“Huh!”

“How… !”

Listening to Count Warrag’s words, each of the vassals burst into exclamation.

Earl Warrug didn’t tell everything.

The things I had to do were left out of the report.

Lanos didn’t say much about him either.

Because I know how dangerous and suspicious my actions are.

I couldn’t give them a variable because they were already wary.

Is there anything I can do to make my head explode just by talking to them?

It was enough for me, Earl Warrug, and Lanos to know that.

I’m still thinking about how to explain it to Count Warrug, but if I have to explain it to them, I think I can’t stand it and run away.

It was rat poison to use your head like this.

It was a hundred times better to overwork the body.

“Something like that happened.”

The Marquis of Easton, who listened to Count Warrug’s words after shortening and changing the content appropriately, nodded briefly in admiration.

“You really suffered. You suffered a lot.”

he gets up Then it came to us.

His scarred hand came out and tapped Count Warrug on the shoulder.

Then, he tapped Lanos on the shoulder and continued.

“If it weren’t for your hard work, this result would not have been possible. Thanks to you, I feel like I can breathe. Thank. I express my gratitude like this.”

He bowed down in front of us.

It was unacceptable for a superior to bow his head to a subordinate.

However, the strange thing was that his retainers did not dissuade the Marquis of Easton from doing so.

Rather, he smiled softly and nodded his head as if it were natural.

‘different. It’s definitely different.’

Looking at it, I felt that the Easton Marquis was different from other nobles.

Come to think of it, his behavior was far from that of an ordinary aristocrat.

Even just having a meal with the soldiers in one place was like that.

He was not intoxicated with his power.

Rather, he was responsible for the power he had, and he treated the soldiers working under him properly.

So even though the Marquis of Easton is a barren and bloody place where you don’t know when you’ll die, there’s not a single deserter.

“I can’t stay still on a fine day like this. It’s a feast! Go ahead and tell the chef to kill the pig! And release the wine!”

“Yes!”

“I will prepare it right away!”

The faces of the vassals turned red and shouted.

They called the soldier outside and told them what Marquis Easton had said.

I could see the soldiers running to the kitchen, greatly delighted by the words.

“Marquis, are you serious about that?”

“What?”

“You mean drinking.”

Marquis Easton laughed cheerfully at Earl Warrug’s hesitant response.

“Then you think I’m talking nonsense? Do I see such a person?”

“I know it’s not, but… Isn’t it extremely rare for the Marquis to let you drink? I know you haven’t even spoken about that in the last five years.”

“How can a person live with a tight grip? If there are days like that, there are days like now. And I think you are mistaken, you and I will not drink wine.”

“Well… .”

At his words, Earl Warrug fell silent.

He sighed, saying he knew that, and the Marquis Easton grinned and said,

“It’s such an auspicious day, shouldn’t we have a drink with you? I have a good drink.”

“this… You won’t be able to defeat the Marquis.”

“That is my charm. And it’s not good to be too relaxed, so let every soldier drink just one cup after another, and then drink the sheep’s milk.”

“That is enough. They used to say that they wanted to drink, but it turned out well.”

The vassals rushed out of their seats.

The Marquis looked at them and smiled happily.

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The always-quiet Marquis Castle of Easton became noisy.

Acrid smoke soared, and the savory smell of pigs lingered around the castle.

“Ha ha ha ha!”

“How much wine is this!”

“It’s been five years! Wine for the first time in five years!”

“Glory to the Marquis who allowed the wine!”

It was just one cup.

The soldiers were delighted with that cup.

They did not complain about the lack of wine.

It was because he knew what a big decision the Marquis had made just by letting him drink wine.

“It’s the Marquis!”

“Everybody shut up!”

At that time, the Marquis appeared on the podium and everyone looked at the Marquis with their mouths closed.

The Marquis opened his mouth, holding a glass in one hand and a pig’s rib in the other.

“Today is a very auspicious day! Those ardent elves opened their hearts to us and made peace!”

“Ohhhhh!”

“Now our enemy is one! Kairos! They are our main enemies! They are strong! Enough to be eaten by a red hawk! But I’m not worried! Because I know the strength of my soldiers! Because I know the will! I believe!”

“Soldiers, proud Eastern soldiers! Rejoice today! A lot will change around today!”

“And thank you! To our close friends who made this opportunity! Raymond! Lanos! Lord Bane created this opportunity. Surely it is not proper to express gratitude!”

“Oooo!”

The soldiers shouted at the words of the Marquis.

And sent hot eyes towards us.

“Enjoy today! But always be vigilant! Remember, there are Kairos who are hunting us like lions, waiting for our vigilance to fall! Enjoy and be vigilant!”

After those words, Marquis Easton came down from the podium.

His words were contradictory.

You have to be vigilant, but enjoy it. However, none of the soldiers objected to that.

Rather, they cheered and rejoiced.

Their hot heat made me hot too.