Defense 999,999,999 Corps Commander

22 – Forest of Elves (3)

‘… Will this work?’

I made an absurd expression.

It was simply an act of curiosity.

Unlike elves, humans have a low level of affinity with spirits, so it is not easy to even have a conversation.

Because of this, it was common that only a select few could handle spirits.

By the way, the spirits are approaching me?

That is also true of Sylphid, the king of spirits.

It was time to brush my hair with an incredulous face.

Suddenly, the world I was in turned white.

“!”

I looked around with a look of bewilderment.

The figures of Seina and Solia Forest that had just been there disappeared like a lie.

-Don’t be surprised. Because this is a space where you and I can face each other for a moment.

At that time, a beautiful voice was heard.

When I turn my head, a woman I’ve never seen before is looking at me with an elegant figure.

“Are you a sylph?”

Although Haengsaek was undoubtedly human, she was a woman who exuded an overwhelming atmosphere.

I feel like I’m a far different being just by simply facing it.

It’s like a feeling similar to when a human looks at the universe.

-Yes, I am Sylphid, the king of spirits. More than that, there has never been a guy who is so calm even facing me. It’s very interesting.

As she said that, she put on a look of interest.

‘Is it because of the characteristics?’

It seemed to be thanks to one of my characteristics, mental power.

I wouldn’t be so calm if I didn’t have that trait.

Anyway, this wasn’t the point.

“Why did you say you wanted to sign a contract with me?”

Because I can’t stand questions, I had doubts.

Is this opportunity really coming to me simply because I’m a lucky guy?

Or is there another reason?

-Didn’t I tell you clearly? You look very funny

“I’m not a very funny guy.”

-Try to deceive the sky. Didn’t you become the first human monarch? That alone is already interesting.

The first human monarch.

This is a truly shockingly surprising title.

However, that applies to demons and humans.

It was nothing more than ‘I guess so’ to her spirit king.

“That alone is not a reason. Please tell me the real reason.”

-You’re a person with a lot of questions. If you have any doubts like that, let me know.

Sylphid raised the collar and continued.

-Are you not from this world?

‘!’

I almost got goosebumps at her words.

How on earth do you know?

The sylph slowly opened his mouth as if he had noticed my question.

– I’ve been watching you from a while ago. You do not dodge the attacks of my children, they neutralize them.

It seemed like they were talking about things when they fought the elves.

When I was fighting them, I must have summoned a wind spirit to attack me.

-That was a power that did not exist in this world. Therefore, you must be a person from another world, not here.

‘… Can you tell me that far?’

It was astonishment itself.

Certainly my defense is abnormal.

But, to be able to notice that?

It was truly like a spirit king.

-Is that the reason?

“… Great. Then, what will happen if we sign a contract?”

-I will give you some of my strength. That wouldn’t be such a bad condition.

It wasn’t a bad condition, it was just a lottery hit.

Sylphid’s power was strong enough to rank second among the spirit kings.

It is not an exaggeration to say that if you sign a contract with her, her specs will be improved.

“What else do I need to do?”

However, her problem was what she wanted from me.

A contract is, after all, a result of mutual interests intertwined.

-You don’t have to do anything.

“… Is that true?”

-Are you planning to pay tribute? I’m just going to watch you guys. That alone sounds like fun.

‘Not bad. No, it’s too good.’

I answered without the slightest hesitation.

“Good. I will accept the contract with Sylphid-sama.”

-It’s a wise choice.

Sylphid reached out her hand gracefully.

It feels like watching Michelangelo’s ‘The Creation’.

And when her hand touched mine.

It felt like the whole world was sucked into a black hole in an instant.

-I look forward to seeing you in the future. See you next time

With those words, my vision went out.

**

“Gerard?”

“!”

When I opened my eyes again, I was back in Solia Forest.

Everything up until now felt like a lie.

“What happened! Did you really sign a contract?”

I nodded at Seina’s words.

“As expected, he is my master! It’s not easy for humans to make contracts with spirits. What is the name of the spirit?”

“Sylphid.”

Seina, who was chewing on the name Sylphid, said with regret.

“… What if it’s a nameless spirit? It’s not embarrassing. Do you want to eat?”

Then he starts to comfort me, but he seems to think it’s a lie.

Whether you believe in it or not, do it yourself.

I jumped up from my seat.

“Suddenly, I must find Floren.”

You must have gained an unexpected harvest. Rest is over.

“The other elves don’t know either. How do I find it?”

“I have to find it somehow.”

Then, I suddenly had an idea.

‘Should I ask the wind?’

I must have signed a contract with Sylphid.

Shouldn’t you try using the power once?

I gently closed my eyes.

Even though I didn’t try to feel the wind, it felt natural.

‘Where’s Floren?’

There is no place in the world where wind does not exist.

Their eyes are ubiquitous and circle around the world.

Of course, it would be impossible if it was too far away.

In a limited space like Solia Forest, you will surely know the answer.

The wind gently brushes against my skin.

I leisurely waited for an answer.

How long has it been?

“—!”

He made an expression full of bewilderment.

“Did you find Gerard?!”

I nodded nonchalantly.

This was closer than I thought.

I never thought the elves would do such a thing.

“This is a total joke.”

Tsk tongue-in-cheek, use maximization to accelerate speed.

**

“Is it really okay? Chieftain.”

The elf warrior Ripredo said in a worried voice.

“I can’t help it. Because this is for Floren.”

“… It’s not that, that human being. If you happen to be looking for Floren.”

Titania smiled at her warrior’s words.

“It can’t be, can it? That human will never find Floren.”

She was sure.

Only the forest elves and spirits knew about Floren’s location.

There was no way the elves would tell the intruder the truth, and there was no way humans would make a pact with the spirits, so it was a secret that would in fact be kept hidden for the rest of our lives.

Titania thought so and took a leisurely sip of tea.

-Jumping!

It was then.

The door made of old trees opened violently.

“T-Titania-! It’s a big deal. That human… We’re heading to Floren’s lab right now!”

“What the—?!”

Titania jumped up from her seat.

**

‘It was strange from the beginning.’

Seina and I quickly walked to Floren’s laboratory.

It was nonsense in the first place.

Floren, who was researching in the Mage Tower, has been missing for less than a day since she returned to the forest?

Besides, there are no eyewitnesses of her who ran into her?

‘It didn’t disappear in the first place.’

-Are you trying to dream of eternal life like other humans? Or, do you want to get a lot of gold?

-At first, everyone said no. Even so, as time goes by, I try to use Floren.

I remember what the chieftain said to me.

As if putting a puzzle together, various pieces began to fit together in my head.

The elves were more picky with humans than usual.

A ridiculous situation where he disappeared within a day, but there was no witness.

“This, human-?!”

“This is a no-go area! Go back!”

All of this was a self-made play by the Solia Forest tribes.

“Wind.”

I waved her hand nonchalantly.

The wind, which seems to cut even steel straight, rushes over the elf’s head, drawing a half moon.

“!”

The half moon passed over the elf’s head.

He made a look of astonishment as he fingered his severed hair.

“Ba, did you just use the power of the spirits?”

“Nonsense. You didn’t even summon a spirit.”

‘… I can’t control my strength well.’

At least, a terrible scene was almost created with the elf’s head flying off.

I think I need to do some more research on the power of the spirits.

“Seina, you take care of it.”

“Okay, leave it to me!”

“Where are you going, human! That one… Aww!!”

“You can’t sell your eyes.”

Leave that to Seina.

I slammed the lab door open.

Then, I see the back of a woman holding a crystal flask and engrossed in research.

“Jeffrey? Are humans gone?”

I said in a cold tone.

“You did a good job hiding.”

Floren turned around in amazement at my words.

“This, human… ? How did you know this place?!”

“Did you think you would never know?”

I said that, but if it wasn’t for the spirit, I wouldn’t have known.

I thought elves were innocent.

I couldn’t even imagine that I was lying.

But as of today, I know their true face.

Elves are liars.

“It’s really amazing. To dream of the perfect crime while asking the Mage Tower for help.”

Ask for help from a reputable mage tower was a good way to add more weight to the disappearance.

People from the Mage Tower probably came here to investigate traces of magic and other things.

Of course, there wouldn’t have been any traces, and over time, she would have been listed as missing.

Floren blinked her big eyes and took a step back from her.

“… Are you the one who came out of the Magic Tower?”

“Wrong.”

She shook her head and said.

“Ha… So, can we keep it a secret? I will do everything you ask me to do.”

“Really?”

I wondered if I should be threatened, but thank you for coming out like this.

“Then make my weapon.”

“… Anyway, you want me to make a baby? Human! Are you crazy?”

I looked at Floren with an absurd face.