NOVEL NEXT chapter 35
35. I need the power of the elf princess
Chapter 35. I need the power of the elf princess
When Tail didn’t respond much, Kromhell, who was said to be the second son of Count Barker, huffed in anger.
“This is…. It is very disgraceful to me.”
He continued to speak while glaring at each one.
“Besides, what kind of configuration is three bows, not a healer, but one buff, and a sword without a mana hole?”
Kromhell let out a laugh.
“Isn’t this the worst combination ever?”
The eyes of the children sharpened at those words that sounded like criticism.
“Be careful what you say.”
Ray said that he could handle the buff while gritting his teeth.
However, Krom Hell shrugged his shoulders with a nonchalant expression.
“Why? Shall we all hit each other?”
“Kromhell Barker!”
As the atmosphere became increasingly threatening, an instructor’s voice continued.
-Ah. Can you hear?
It was Titina’s voice.
The teammates and Kromhell went into a state of truce at the sudden voice.
-Everyone~ Nice to meet you! I’m Instructor Titina in charge of this test~
A cute voice resounded in the wide space.
It must have been using mana to make his voice resonate.
By the way.
‘It must have been an instructor after all.’
Well, it seemed like he had a pretty high rank as an instructor to the extent of changing the leader.
Looking at it now, Titina is explaining.
No matter how you look at it, he looks like he’s in his teens, but since he’s from a different race, I couldn’t tell how old he was.
‘Maybe there are some places like this?’
Thought so, Tail listened to Titina’s explanation of the next test.
“Once this teleportation circle is activated, each team will fall into the woods behind the paddle!”
Titina gave her explanation in her jovial voice.
“There are two ways to pass the test! First, the color belts given to each leader were stolen.”
At the same time, a band of color appeared in the air.
‘It would be better to tie it to a place that is easy to avoid.’
Tail caught the colored ribbon and tied it around her wrist.
While the leaders of each team were tying their colored belts, Titina continued.
“What. Or, you can attack the instructor roaming this forest and leave a mark or something!”
For a moment, the quiet surroundings became noisy.
To deal with those instructors who look strong at first glance?
Common sense didn’t make sense.
In the meantime, Titina’s words continued.
“Even if you can’t do both, you can pass if you show outstanding individual skills, so everyone please work hard~”
After her words, the floor lit up.
Feeling ominous about her words, Tail put his hand on the wooden sword he had brought from the monastery.
‘Mistress. Doesn’t this move right away?’
This was to be prepared for encountering another team as soon as it was moved.
As expected.
“Come on! That’s it~”
She exclaimed excitedly as if going to an amusement park.
“Let’s go!”
At the same time, light emanated from the floor.
Hwaaa!
The light that came out brightly engulfed all the students and principals.
Just before closing his eyes, Tail thought.
‘Mistress. Why have my ominous predictions never been wrong?’
Then when I opened my eyes, I was in the middle of a forest.
* * *
As soon as he fell into the woods, the trouble started again.
“Stay here. I’d rather you move alone with the bars holding me back.”
After saying that, Kromhell left the team before the other team members had time to stop him.
In the end, the number of people left.
Ray Justice, ability buff.
Ellis, the ability is a bow.
Vivian, the ability is a bow.
Ricky Gord’s ability is a bow.
Bow. Bow. Bow.
As many as three bows.
There is one sword and one buff.
Honestly, Kromhell was right.
‘It’s gone crazy.’
The complete staffing was sh*t itself.
Tail let out a long sigh.
“Haa….”
How come there are no wizards or healers?
No, does it make sense to place three people who use the same weapon in the same group, only for long range in the first place?
How the hell did you organize your staff?
But.
‘Let’s use our heads. Tail.’
If you fall from here, you won’t get porridge or rice.
Besides, it looks like Eugene will go up to 100%.
I felt like I would be ashamed of myself if I fell and Yujin joined me.
But the fortunate thing is that during Yerin’s conversation, something about Alice came to mind.
At that time, Ricky, who had been quiet, awkwardly opened his mouth.
“We…. So what do we do now?”
“Since there is only one sword, wouldn’t it be better to ambush the other team?”
When Ray offered his opinion, Vivian nodded.
“I am in favor.”
Around the time when he came up with the idea of ambush a team with a different opinion, Tail, who was in deep trouble, opened his mouth.
“Lay. If you are a buff, what do you mainly do?”
“… That is. Hmm. Although it is lacking, it is possible to increase recovery or increase defense.”
Tayl, who was silent for a moment, asked.
“Is it possible to strengthen the body?”
“Ah…. I can do it. I don’t really recommend it.”
Ray continued slowly.
“Compared to other buffs, strengthening the body directly affects the muscles, so the aftereffects are severe and it will be very difficult to adapt.”
Ray lowered his head slightly and continued.
“Besides…. With my lack of ability, it is difficult to maintain even 5 minutes.”
Certainly, body enhancement can temporarily increase overall stats such as defense, attack, and speed, so at first glance, it’s a fraudulent ability.
‘There are aftereffects of severe body aches.’
In addition, it is easy for the body to become overloaded with all the suddenly raised abilities, and it will be difficult to adapt.
However, Tail nodded to see if he had an idea.
“You are saying that it is possible for now.”
And Tails continued as if he had made up his mind.
“Then my opinion is this.”
Ray, Alice, Vivian, Ricky.
Everyone looked at Tails.
“From now on.”
Tail’s mouth moved slowly.
“I’m going to hit the instructor.”
Static.
There was a quiet silence.
“… Yes?”
Everyone’s eyes widened.
“Instructor?”
“No. Will our attack work on the instructor in the first place?”
“That’s a bit….”
All responses were negative.
But Tails was adamant.
“Then, let’s decide after hearing my strategy explained.”
“What. Is it so.”
“Okay.”
Let’s listen first.
Around the time the atmosphere of
Was forming, Tail looked at Alice, the elf who hadn’t said a word yet.
“Before that.”
Alice met Tail’s gaze.
“Alice. Let’s talk for a while.”
As Alice showed no signs of moving, Tails briefly continued.
“As a leader, please.”
“… What. I see.”
The two separated from the group for a while.
When they were a little farther away, Alice opened her mouth first.
“Why did you call me separately?”
When Alice asked, Tail looked around for a moment before continuing her words.
“Because your role is the most important in this plan.”
Alice blinked at his words and asked again.
“My role? You mean the bow?”
“No. I’m not talking about that.”
Alice froze at Tail’s words.
“The daughter of the World Tree and the lineage of the kingdom of Lyte, the kingdom of elves.”
Alice’s eyes trembled slightly.
“I need the power of the elf princess.”
* * *
A country founded by elves, the kingdom of Leete.
Among the elves there, those who have blood in the kingdom are special among the elves.
The reason.
‘I have an overwhelming affinity with spirits, so I can talk to all spirits.’
You can get better there and even ask for it.
You can use the spirit’s power without making a contract with the spirit.
‘How do you know this?’
That would be the case too.
‘Because the elf princess of this kingdom in front of me will later become Chloe’s best friend.’
According to Yerin’s explanation, the two fight like rivals at first, but eventually understand each other and become best friends than anyone else, she said.
Then she told Chloe her own secret.
I could still see Yerin’s surprised expression.
“Mr. Was Alice a runaway princess?”
Yes.
Alice has now fled the kingdom of Reite and came to the Belenus Empire.
The reason was this.
When the empire asked for help from the different races, her brother, the prince of the kingdom of Lyte, went to war and made a big contribution.
But instead, he injures his arm and returns to his kingdom during the war, never to be able to hold a bow again.
Perhaps the prince knows the dangers of her world too well, and does not allow Alice to escape from her kingdom.
Feeling frustrated, Alice ran away from the kingdom.
She came to her empire to receive education in order to be recognized for her skills by her brother.
“My condition is this.”
Tail said to Alice, who had frozen as it was.
“Use the power of the spirit only once. Please help me just once.”
Tail’s eyes shone seriously.
“It’s not a very difficult request. You can think of it as a substitute for a wizard.”
Tale continued slowly.
“If you do that, I will forever keep silent about you being the princess of the Kingdom of Ritte.”
To that, Tail added her words.
“Besides.”
Tail’s eyes twinkled.
Alice swallowed her saliva involuntarily nervous.
“If you accept my offer, I will do my best to help you pass the entrance exam no matter what.”
Tale grinned inwardly.
There will be absolutely no rejection.