180 The dream city of Arsedia (1/2)

Black haired wise man Chiyuki

Arcadia, the city of dreams, is the land of the elves.

The place exists as if it were hidden in the great sea of trees that spreads at the foot of Mount Elyos.

There are several forts built around the perimeter of Arceidia, and they are protected by magical wards.

One of them is the Carthaghov's Fort, and we'll head to Alseidia from there.

Led by the fairy knight Tamriel, we proceed on a white stone road laid out in the forest in a chariot driven by a Kelluneian deer.

The trees were dense until we passed the fort of Carthakhov, but the road leading to Alseidia was not so dense.

There were many trees, but the view was good and the sky was clear.

''Chiyuki-san!　Look, look, look!　That's awesome!　The tree is glowing gold!　And it's so big!

Reno calls out to me as he looks out the car window and sees a huge golden tree.

I look out the window and see a huge tree ahead of me.

The tree is shining gold and is as big as a mountain.

It's the first time I've ever seen such a huge tree.

It's true. It's amazing.

Yeah. I've never seen a tree like that.

Both Nao and Shirone shouted in amazement when they saw the golden tree.

That is the golden tree. It is the golden tree, the great tree that has stood tall since the beginning of time.

Tamriel, who is piloting the stagecoach, explains.

It seems that the Golden Tree has existed since the beginning of time when this world was born.

At the foot of the tree lives the Golden Dragon King, the ally of the gods of Elyos, who protects the Golden Tree.

It is said that the Elven City of Arcadia was built to take care of the Golden Tree and the God and Dragon King.

After a while, you can see a huge gate.

It is quite arabesque, or in other words, it is a magnificent structure with arabesque patterns.

You can see the taste of the elves.

This gate is probably the entrance to Arcadia.

''Wow!　It's so beautiful!

Reno let out an exclamation.

Once inside the gate, it was a different world.

White porcelain buildings are lined up in the deep green trees.

The white porcelain buildings are decorated with patterns using gold and silver and shine brightly.

Beautiful elves are walking on the streets.

There are flower gardens here and there and little elves (faeries) are flying around.

The scene is just like a fairyland.

It's really beautiful: ......

That's pretty good: ......

Not only Reno, but also me and Shirone and Nao are fascinated by the scene.

''This is our capital, Arcadia, ladies. Now I would like to continue to lead you to the Amber Palace where our Queen is located: ....... In the meantime, we will need your permission to see her. I'm sorry, but we would appreciate it if you could wait in another wing for a while.

Tamriel says apologetically.

Surely the deer car is on the road a little off the main road.

There's no need to come up here and cause a scene. We can wait a bit.

Eventually, we reach one of the mansions.

It's a house of good taste with a beautiful spring in the garden.

Perhaps it is a mansion where those who come from outside are asked to wait for a while.

'Huh?'

It was when we were approaching the museum.

I couldn't help but let out a cry.

Because there was a rugged car parked in the pavilion that didn't look like an elf vehicle.

'What's that?　A hammer's crest?　Does that mean the dwarves are here?

The hammer is the emblem of Heybos, the god of blacksmithing and treasure.

And Heybos is the father of all dwarves and is revered by them.

So it is very likely that the car belongs to the dwarves.

'It is as the Wise Lord guessed. That is the car of those who live in Kutar. They can handle non-living metal, but not living trees. They come sometimes to get crops from us. And I'm sorry to say, you'll have to wait with them.

Tamriel says apologetically.

The pavilion looks spacious, so I don't mind sharing a room.

It's the same with Sirone, Reno and Nao.

The deer car with us in it stops next to the dwarf car and someone comes out of the pavilion.

It's a human child, about 10 years old.

At first glance, it appears to be a girl, but considering the nature of elves, it must be a boy.

Apparently, he is being made to work in this mansion.

Perhaps Kouki would be like him if he were to stay in the land of the elves.

''Well, well, well, Tamriel-sama. Are you a guest?

'You're right, Hulas. I apologize for the short notice, but if the dwarves are the only ones here, as I recall, the top room should be available. Please show the ladies there.

When Tamriel says this, the boy called Hulas looks troubled.

What's going on?

'I'm sorry. 'I'm sorry, Master Tamriel. The room is currently being used by dwarves. We would appreciate another room, please.

'What!　That's ridiculous!　It is supposed to be the rule that dwarves are always to be ushered into the lowest-ranked rooms!　Why is that happening!　Get them evicted as soon as possible!

Tamriel says so grimly.

I've heard rumors that elves and dwarves don't get along well with each other.

It's a troubling thing, even though they are all members of the same Elysian gods. Even if they don't get along with each other, they wouldn't be allowed to be in the lowest class room.

Hulas makes a troubled face at Tamriel's words.

''No!　Lady Tamriel!　That room is for them to use!　I can't have you evicted!

What?

Tamriel exclaimed.

He couldn't believe what Hulas was saying.

Hulas doesn't seem to take a step back.

'Hey, wait a minute,'

Then, suddenly, Reno comes out of the room.

Reno steps in front of Hulas and bends down to face him.