Chapter 80 - The new emperor arrived on the island (2/2)

When I replied that, Yuri laughed delightfully.

「Fufu. It is me who should say that, because I have been given an experience that could hardly ever come. I was able to personally get acquainted with His Majesty of the Blau Empire, so I was able to get more than enough rewards.」

When Yuri said that and turned towards Schwartz, Schwartz was nodding while laughing awkwardly.

It seems like, he knew that Yuri is a royalty from the Imperial Country of Fleida. I wonder if I can sum it up like he became greatly indebted to them as an emperor of the empire?

While I am laughing at the complicated situation, Aifa finally came to the front. Then he knelt down on one knee on that spot. Beside Aifa, there are three elves and all of them are bowing at me.

While everyone shuts their mouths, Aifa spoke as a representative.

「Taiki-dono…… my families returned to the forest safely thanks to Taiki-dono. If you wish, we will introduce Taiki-dono to the Spirit Tree. I don’t know if the Spirit Tree will respond, but maybe if it is Taiki-dono, then…… 」

When Aifa said that, each one of them except the elves gasp in surprise. Well, it would be amazing to be able to personally see the existence which was being talked of as a legend.

However, it’s scary to actually come down inside the forest. There also seems to be some monsters.

I, who suddenly thought such things, raise one hand and shake my head from side to side.

「No, it’s a wonderful and a great honor, but I’d rather not. Because Yuri-san and Torraine-san’s family have worked harder than me.」

When I said that and laughed, the elves raised their head with their eyes round.

「How unselfish……」

「Is there such a person in the humans?」

When the two male elves muttered that, the female elf behind Aifa tuck her chin. If I’m not mistaken, her name was Fiatora?

「…… I see. I now understand what Aifa was saying. And if he is such a person, I want to introduce him to the Spirit Tree.」

As she utters such troubling words, Fiatora bowed again.

「Taiki-sama. I am aware its impolite towards Taiki-sama, the king of the sky……! But please, descend on the ground and touch the Spirit Tree……!」

Fiatora says further and Aifa follows her lines.

「Fiatora is someone who can be called a shrine maiden who was personally taking care of the Spirit Tree. I assure that you won’t regret it. Please come there and touch the Spirit Tree by all means……」

Eeeh. I don’t like it.

Such words almost came out from my mouth reflexively, but I managed to swallow it.

「……. Thank you. But please go inside the castle first. Everyone should be tired, so I will treat you as a token of my gratitude.」

When I said that and smiled at them, the elves were exclaiming in admiration as if they received it in a good way for some reason.

Schwartz, who was watching that, whispered alone with a very complicated expression.

「My father was reluctant to give up for many years, but Taiki-dono is being asked eagerly by the elves instead. How ironic.」

Hearing the words that were spoken with a self-deprecating laugh, somehow the words of The North Wind And The Sun came into my mind. 1