Chapter 18 - Volume 2 (1/2)

The next day, I was allowed to see the spirit king.

I arranged my outfit and headed to the designated room accompanied by Cecil and Fran.

I couldn’t get away until I completely satisfied the two. Thanks to them, I’m now a little sleepy.

However, it seems it has showed some results already.

Eeeh, Cecil is at the same age as the prince, right? And you are already his overseer”

“As we elves are long-lived species, there are very few children of the same age group as ours. At first, father took me to the castle to also serve as his playmate”

The two people were having their own conversations, and I noticed that the bad atmosphere between them has already disappeared…

It seems that the reconciliation is a success.

“It’s about time to finish your talks. We will have the audience with the king soon”

“Y-yes sir!”

“The King of Spirits, huh. I’m getting pretty nervous”

Guided by the retainer, we headed to the throne.

“Here we are. Please enter”

He said, opening the door of a certain room.

From there, a certain man is sitting at the back of the throne, probably the Spirit king himself.

Though he looks like in is fortiesm he should be much older than my father.

That’s because spirits are far more long-lived species compared to elves.

I made the two wait on the spot, as I advance and kneel before the Spirit King.

“Today, we would like to express our outmost gratitude for having an audience with you. The name is Allan vi Alling, your Majesty”

I talked and posed in the most formal way possible.

Though I have received education about royal etiquette, I don’t remember that much.

And because of that, I feel cold and sweaty right now.

“You came well, Prince of Elves. I am the Spirit King”

With that one line, my body became tense already.

Though the same is true with my father when he is talking seriously, it seems that a king’s words have a certain physical pressure among them.

It is much stronger in the case of the Spirit King, as it came from a person who had lived for a long time, even for us.

“And, what is the business this time?”

“To tell the truth, I am now in the middle of a journey towards each and every country of Algarde”

From there, I explained the purpose of my travel.

After hearing all of it, he nodded calmly.

“Hmm, So forming an alliance with all the countries of this world you say…… your intention is wonderful indeed”

He then pushed one of his hands towards me, moving as if it was grabbing something.

And then, a branch came out when he opened his palm.

“This is the branch of our King Tree”

Maybe he used magic to get that, but still, it’s pretty amazing to see.

Pretty much next to flames then water then the warping and teleportation……

I step forward to receive it.

And I gave out the branch of the Elves’ King Tree that I had brought in my stead.

“I have certainly received it. The world would only achieve true peace once all the King Tree’s branches are complete. This I could only hope”

“True peace……is it?”

That being said, although I am pretty intimidated of what I’m doing due to its huge scale, still, it has to be done.

“It is difficult to form an alliance across all races, but …”

The Spirit King looked behind me, probably Fran.

“If it’s you who can accept even half-elves as elves, then you swill surely able to do so”

He said so and smiled.

“Thank you very much for your words. I will do my outmost best to answer this expectations.”

When I was told of it once again, I was reminded of the heaviness my role has right now.

But what will come will come. I will make an alliance with the Country of Humans and Country of Demons.

And make a triumphal return to the Country of Elves.

I will do something that will remain in history of all races, so it was worth it plenty enough.

Besides, I am also looking forward to the women.

“Hmmm……there is something I want like to remind you”

“what will it be?”

“it’s about the branch of the King Tree. Do not let it get taken away, no matter what”

“We understand. It is also important to us after all”

The Branches of the King Tree are proof that one is trusted by the country.

It will become a big issue if it was used for bad things.

I put away the branch with care and stood up.

“We will then go to our next destination right away”