672 Daily Life of Elves (1/2)

The sunlight illuminated the mist, leaving a gold spot where the rays were vaguely changing between the different shades of greenness. Nature's Residence was made even more dreamy and exuberant.

\”Everyone, you will live here for the time being. Don't go to random places. Some elves are not friendly with human beings.\” Iristine pointed at a forest that was made of dozens of trees. There were plenty of houses on them.

Hearing her words, Alferris shook his tail and said solemnly, \”No problem.\”

He heard it very clearly that some elves were only unfriendly to human beings. It seemed that he could wander around and collect souvenirs for himself.

Jurisian smiled at Iristine. \”Your Highness, please give me the list of the corrupted elves.\”

\”They are caged in a prison near the elvish tree. Are you going to investigate them now?\” Arcelion acknowledged the sorcerers' activeness.

Jurisian shook his head. \”In that case, I'm sure that Mr. Evans will check them later. We'll simply walk around in the forest and ask the friends of those corrupted elves for more details, so…\”

Smiling, he left his intention unfinished.

Iristine nodded. \”I'll give the files of the corrupted elves and their friends to you.\”

\”You'd better mark those who were close to them before their corruption.\” Felipe added. Although it did seem to be the corruption caused by the abyssal air, no possibilities should be ruled out until things were investigated, or they might be misled.

Arcelion's face slightly changed, before he nodded in acknowledgment.

It was not because he had any secret but a normal reaction that every leader of the elves should have when they heard Felipe's words, which obviously stated that something went wrong within the elves.

Under the sunlight, Felipe looked no different from vampires who hadn't been out for years. However, he did not explain that it was a regular procedure of investigation but simply let Arcelion and Iristine guess. What if some of them jumped out under the pressure?

After ten minutes, Annick and Sprint walked to the southeast of the forest with the list and the marked location.

\”Ulmer, the best friend of the corrupt elf Kalette…\” Annick read the list.

Watched by the elves who were beautiful regardless of their gender, his face flushed beyond his control. He hurried to cast 'Mechanized Mind' onto himself.

Sprint looked at him. \”What's to be shy about? We're investigators, and we take the natural initiative. It should be them who are nervous!\”

\”I'm always anxious and unable to control my feelings when I'm faced with strangers.\” The redness on Annick's face was gone, and he became as cold as an iron golem.

Sprint sniffed. \”Anxious? You are too unconfident. It's perfectly normal to say or do wrong things.\”

\”Are you afraid that you will leave them with a bad impression? Hilarious. There's no telling whether or not we will ever be back to the Stroop forest. Even if you may do something downright humiliating, so what? Also, your awkwardness will leave a more terrible impression than any humiliating thing ever will.\”

He had always been criticizing Annick's personality. This time, he had accepted Heidi's mission to help Annick to be more confident and bold, so that he could face his teacher with a better attitude without caring about the argument about arcana.

\”Why? I like the shy boys most. It means that they have a pure and simple heart!\” Suddenly, a mild voice joined their conversation.

That is not necessarily true. Some people don't talk much simply because their heart is too filthy. Sprint thought to himself while he looked at the source of the voice, only to see a beautiful elf walking toward them. She had black hair, silver skin and was wearing simple clothes made of tree leaves, with a harp in her hands.

Eyeing the stranger up and down, Sprint secretly said to Annick, \”This elf is interested in you. Don't let go of this opportunity, or you will live the rest of your life alone.\”

Clearing his throat, he asked on behalf of his best friend, \”My lady, may we know your name?\”

\”I'm a male.\” The pointy and soft ears of the beautiful elf waved. He did not seem surprised at the situation.

Despite the 'Mechanized Mind', Annick's face couldn't have looked more awful. Sprint asked, his facial muscles cramping, \”You are a male? And you said you like boys most?\”

The beautiful elf shook his harp and spoke like a poet. \”Love is genderless.\”

Pulling Sprint, Annick held back his discomfort and turned around.

\”No wonder the files in the library said that elves have all kinds of quirks because of their long and casual life…\” Sprint regretfully thought to himself. He had almost pushed his friend into an abyss.

Before Annick was able to reply, the beautiful elf behind them already spoke with a smile. \”Right, I haven't introduced myself yet. I am Ulmer. I heard you mentioning my name just now.\”

As a Moon Elf, he had exceptional hearing abilities, particularly when the wind was in his favor.

\”Ulmer?\” Sprint and Annick stopped. They turned around, neither of them looking too good.