Novel Full Chapter 194 : Chapter 194
Chapter 194. You Just Have to Wait (1)
Elione did not back down a single step.
Even though her opponent was an Elven Knight executing an order from the Council of Elders.
Faced with Elione’s firmness, her opponent also seemed troubled.
The Elf named Yurahis sighed at Elione and said.
“Step aside, Elione.”
“I cannot do that.”
“If you do not cooperate, we will have no choice but to use force.”
“Use force….”
Elione’s face turned cold.
A beauty is a beauty no matter what expression she makes, but the aura emanating from her at this moment was genuine.
She brought her hand to the knife on her back and said.
“Go ahead and try, if you can.”
“Elioneeee!”
Yurahis roared.
Elione’s words and actions right now had crossed a line.
Even though they were from different factions, as fellow Elven Knights, it was absolutely unacceptable.
Yurahis looked at Elione with stern eyes and said.
“Are you saying you will stand against the clan for a human? You, an Elven Knight, dare?”
“It’s not impossible.”
“What did you say?”
“There are already many competitors, so I have to score some points here. Would it make sense to back down?”
“……”
“You don’t have to understand. It’s my business. Ahem, so, hmm, was it like this?”
Elione slightly awkwardly stood with her legs crossed.
Then, with an awkward but as arrogant an expression as possible, she extended one hand.
Finally, beckoning with that hand, she said….
“Come on… now.”
Sometimes, a single drop of ink can stain the entire world black.
Yurahis was at a loss for words, staring blankly at Elione.
The Elione he knew, although from a different faction, was an excellent woman who was always a model for the clan.
He had even secretly thought it would be fine to take her as his partner.
For that Elione to end up like this?
‘Dangerous. That human is too dangerous.’
Even if it wasn’t an order from the elder, that human was far too dangerous.
Just as one rotten apple spoils the others in the basket, if that human was left alone, the entire Elven race would be corrupted and rot away.
Convinced of this, Yurahis hardened his heart and said.
“Fine. It was your choice, so don’t regret it.”
“By all means.”
“Everyone, detain Elione and capture the human behind her and expel him from Evergreen.”
Yurahis gave the order, and the Elven Knights were about to move. At that moment….
“Wait!”
Patrick stepped forward and stopped everyone.
Patrick’s shout, imbued with internal energy and ringing out sonorously, had the effect of making the listeners flinch and shrink back for a moment.
Having thus stopped the fight, Patrick stepped forward and said.
“Everyone, please stop fighting. How would my heart feel if you were to fight amongst yourselves because of me?”
“Joyful?”
“Exhilarated?”
“Happy?”
The group watching from a distance said in small voices.
Patrick gave them a slight glare before turning back to the Elven race and speaking in a solemn voice.
“Please stop fighting. I will leave Evergreen.”
When Patrick said that, Yurahis said, as if surprised.
“You will obey meekly. Is that it?”
“If the master asks the guest to leave, it is only proper for the guest to depart.”
At Patrick’s words, his companions murmured again.
“Proper? Did the word ‘proper’ just come out of that bastard’s mouth?”
“Maybe he misspoke and meant ‘crazy’?”
“Logically, there is a sufficient possibility.”
His companions looked at Patrick with expressions full of disbelief.
But Patrick himself continued to speak with a composed expression as he stepped forward.
“There is no need for you all to fight over me. I do not wish for conflict within the Elven race.”
“Hmm….”
Now that he had said this much, Yurahis had no choice but to take a step back.
He had come leading the Elven Knights, prepared for a physical clash.
But he had not expected Patrick to comply so meekly with such a sensible and polite attitude.
Patrick smiled at Yurahis and said.
“Then I shall take my leave of Evergreen.”
And indeed, Patrick rose from his seat and began to walk away.
Matthew, Isabella, and the others followed him, and Elione tried to follow as well, but….
“Elione. You stay here.”
“But, Lord Patrick.”
“Thank you for your invitation. Then, if fate allows, we shall meet again.”
Leaving those words behind, Elione clenched her fists as she watched Patrick depart.
This shouldn’t be happening.
The clan’s future can only be secured if Patrick heals the World Tree.
But because of these idiots who have nothing in their heads but the prejudice named tradition….
Grit.
Elione gritted her teeth and whipped her head around.
The Elven Knights her gaze fell upon flinched for a moment, so fierce was her glare.
And Elione said.
“You have made a huge mistake just now. You have trampled on the future of the clan.”
“Stop your nonsense. Elione.”
“Nonsense, you say?”
“We have executed the decision of the Council of Elders. Do you intend to defy the will of the clan by yourself? Since when have you become so foolish?”
To Yurahis’ stern rebuke, Elione said dismissively.
“Aha…. Who is alone now?”
“What?”
“Don’t you have eyes? Why don’t you look around?”
At Elione’s words, Yurahis looked around.
And his eyes widened in astonishment.
Contempt, anger, disillusionment….
These were the emotions overtly displayed by the young Elves around them.
“Wh… what is this….”
The Elven Knights were the representatives of the clan’s military power and were idols and goals for the young Elves.
They, who had always received gazes of respect and admiration, were now being shown overt hostility by the clan.
Among them, some were trembling with anger and glaring at them.
Seeing them desperately holding back from putting their hands on their weapons, Yurahis felt a surge of anger.
“How dare you….”
“Why? Are you thinking of crushing your own clan with the authority of that great Council of Elders?”
“What?”
“Since when did the Elven Knights take on the role of oppressing the clan? Wasn’t our role to protect the clan and defend its future?”
“……”
At Elione’s words, Yurahis fell silent.
He had no logical rebuttal.
And realistically thinking, going any further would not be beneficial.
The Elves hostile to them here were not just from the reformist faction but also a considerable number from the neutral faction.
What would happen if he got angry and pushed them with force here?
He would turn all of them into enemies.
The aftermath was something he could not possibly handle with his own capabilities.
In the end, Yurahis suppressed the anger rising to his throat and said.
“Let’s go back.”
He turned around with his companions.
In any case, the objective was achieved.
Right now, he just wanted to get out of this unpleasant place as quickly as possible.
***
Crackle, crackle.
This is the sound of a crackling bonfire in the dark night.
Sizzle.
This is the sound of a plump duck being roasted to a golden brown over the bonfire.
And….
“Kuhuhu…. The best snack is meat, the best drink is hard liquor. This is the true taste of camping.”
This is the sound of a madman drinking.
The sight of him holding a leg of the golden-brown roasted duck in one hand and drinking a hard liquor over 70 proof in the other is all too familiar.
If he were wearing a large sword and a tiger skin over his shoulder, it would be perfectly fine to say, ‘The Green Forest Bandits have reincarnated in this world too.’
Of course, this is Patrick Schneider.
“Elven wine is good, but it’s too bland. And the snacks are all fruit-based.”
With grease and alcohol entering his stomach after a long time, his body felt like it was saying, ‘This is it. This is what I wanted.’
The feeling of ‘I am very happy right now’ was openly displayed on Patrick’s face.
Watching him, Liman said.
“Double Dragon. May I ask you one thing?”
“No. Being asked questions while I’m drinking is the fifty-fourth thing I hate.”
“Why do you hate so many things?”
“It’s my business.”
“……”
“Go away. Shoo, shoo!”
Patrick’s action of waving his hand and dismissing him as if he were a nuisance was enough to make the back of Liman’s neck stiffen.
“Ugh….”
Liman scowled deeply and said to the people next to him.
“Matthew, are you alright?”
“With what?”
“Are you not at all curious why that man is doing this?”
Right now, the group was hiding on the outskirts of Evergreen, drinking and grilling meat.
It was an act that only a human with guts of steel would do.
The Elves had clearly told them to leave.
And he himself had said he would leave.
Yet here he was.
‘Logically, is this something a sane person would do?’
It was a maddening and frustrating situation.
Matthew, with a warm smile, said to Liman, whose emotions were clearly showing on his face.
“Mr. Liman Ciera, please keep one thing in mind.”
“What is it?”
“A madman has no reason for doing mad things.”
“……”
“It’s just the way of nature.”
“……”
“So, let’s not worry about it and just enjoy the moment.”
As he said that, Matthew reached for the other leg of the roasted duck Patrick had cooked….
Smack!
“It’s mine!”
“You cheap bastard.”
He tried, but failed.
Seeing this, Liman despaired.
And he spoke to Isabella, a princess of a nation and someone who seemed a little less tainted than Matthew.
“Your Highness, do you think it’s alright for him to be like this? As royalty, shouldn’t you say something when a noble of your country is causing such trouble?”
Yes. Isn’t she a princess of a nation?
And privately, she is also Patrick’s fiancée.
In that case, it was Liman’s common sense that she should say something at a time like this. However….
“And if I do?”
“Pardon?”
Isabella replied nonchalantly.
“If I say something, will he change?”
“…Uh… uh uh….”
Yes. To be honest, it didn’t seem like it would have any effect.
“Why do something that won’t work?”
“……”
The fact that he couldn’t logically refute this statement was what was most sad.
Liman, completely drained of energy, turned his head and looked at April, who was pouring a drink for Patrick next to him.
As their eyes met, April said….
“The Young Master is always right.”
“……”
Right. I didn’t expect anything from you.
Liman brought both hands to his face and rubbed it, desperately trying to maintain his composure.
‘Calm down, calm down, and think logically.’
This is Evergreen.
It was one thing when they were here as guests, but now that an expulsion order has been issued, it’s a truly dangerous area.
An arrow could fly out from anywhere at any time and pierce their heads.
So they must flee quickly.
They must flee, but….
“Ah, give me some!”
“Catch one yourself!”
“I did catch this one, you know?”
“Ah…. Anyway, no. If you’re not happy, catch another one. Uh…. Senior!”
“You have to give it to me.”
“Why? Why should I?”
“It’s an order as a princess.”
“Wow, so cheap. This dirty class system. I’ll overthrow it one day.”
Watching the three of them fight over a single roasted duck, he felt he truly understood what despair was.
‘They’re all out of their minds.’
He knew well that Patrick Schneider was not sane, but now he saw that the ones who traveled with him were not normal either.
Well, that’s probably why they travel together.
Matthew and Isabella had an attitude of half-resignation, but behind it was a strong intention of ‘This guy must have a plan, so he’s doing this.’
April was a given.
As Liman Ciera saw it, they were all just the same.
‘Why do I have to act together with madmen who have no logic whatsoever?’
Liman desperately wanted to return to the Tower of Truth. No, he wasn’t joking, he had to.
While he was despairing like this, if they were caught by an Elven patrol….
Thwack!
It was then.
An arrow that brushed past Liman Ciera’s ear landed right in front of Patrick’s roasted duck and stuck there.
“Me… Mers,”
Liman Ciera quickly activated his flying-type Soul Weapon.
Wings appeared on his feet, and his body floated slightly.
But at the same time, numerous Elves appeared from all directions and aimed their bows.
As if they would shoot immediately if he made any foolish moves. And among them was a familiar face to the group.
“What… are you doing here?”
It was Yurahis, who had previously given Patrick the expulsion order, who spoke while grinding his teeth.
His handsome face was thick with resentment, and Patrick clicked his tongue at him and said.
“Tsk, I haven’t finished drinking yet….”
“I asked what you are doing.”
“Just a moment.”
Patrick took the liquor bottle in his hand and gallantly drank it down to the last drop.
The hard liquor went down his throat gulp by gulp. After emptying the hard liquor in one go, Patrick took the bottle from his mouth and….
“Kuhuhu…. All gone.”
“Is that important right now? Is it?”
“Of course it is.”
Patrick answered Matthew, who was chiding him, as if it were obvious, and then turned back to Yurahis and said.
“Ahem, so…, where were we?”
“Seize them!”
Yurahis shouted as if there was nothing more to hear, and the Elves rushed forward in unison.
And Patrick jumped to his feet and shouted.
“Get caught!”
“Goo… what?”
“Huh?”
“Pardon?”
At Patrick’s instruction, Matthew and Isabella had blank expressions.
Even April had a ‘Did I hear that right?’ look on her face as she looked at Patrick.
But Patrick shrugged his shoulders and said.
“He said to seize us. So we should let ourselves be caught.”
And indeed, Patrick walked over to the Elves, extended both hands, and said.
“Here you go. Take me away.”
“Uh…. Uh uh…. Ahem.”
“You’re not going to seize me?”
“No, that’s….”
The troubled Elf awkwardly tied up Patrick with the prepared rope.
“Oh, it’s been a while since I’ve been tied up with a rope. Kuhu… brings back memories.”
Thus, Patrick, having received an expulsion order from Evergreen, re-entered the Elven village just one day later.
This time, as a prisoner.