LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 60
Before long, we arrived at what seemed to be an Elf village checkpoint. Simultaneously, the damn elf’s subordinates promptly handed her over to other elves and began talking with a muscular guard-like elf who seemed unusual for an elf.
After a few minutes, the conversation seemed to conclude, and the guard, along with the elf who had been guiding us, whose name was apparently Cole, approached us.
“…Is it correct that you are Jin, the husband of our elven hero, Mea-sama, and the one who castrated Laura?”
“Yeah. By the way, I have no intention of apologizing to that obnoxious elf. It’s unforgivable to seduce another man’s wife.”
As I said this with a disgruntled attitude, the muscular elf thrust his spear into the ground and knelt down. He then bowed deeply towards me.
“I apologize. Our fellow elf has done wrong. We will take appropriate measures against Laura from now on. Furthermore, we grant you permission to enter the Elf village. However… we kindly request that you spare Laura’s life. As foolish as she may be, she is still a cherished fellow elf.”
…It seems that this muscular elf, who initially appeared stubborn, actually had some common sense. Well, even the most important gatekeeper wouldn’t be able to handle someone suddenly proposing like that.
“Very well. In exchange, I insist that damn elf never crosses our path again.”
“Understood. I will order her to stay in her room as long as you are here.”
“Then there’s nothing more to say… Mea, is that acceptable to you too?”
“Yes.”
Mea nodded in response to my question.
The muscular elf then slightly softened his expression and knelt before Mea as well.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mea-sama. I am Golde. Your heroic deeds have reached my ears, even during my training, and I’ve always wanted to meet you… I must say, you exceeded my expectations.”
“You don’t need to say that. I retired from battles more than a decade ago. Besides, there’s no need for formal language.”
“If Mea-sama insists, then I shall refrain… However, no matter how much you try to step away from combat, you are undoubtedly the elven hero. I’m sure all our fellow elves have been eagerly awaiting your return. Welcome back, Mea-sama. And Jin-dono, welcome to the Elf village. You are most welcome.”
With that, we safely returned to the Elf village.
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…The Elf village.
In the heart of the World Tree’s domain, this village ruled just like in the game, containing various rare materials, weapons, and even strange foods I had never seen before.
It seems I had underestimated the Elf village a bit.
In my own country, Orichalcum, which cost around a hundred million, was being sold here for just around five million. Furthermore, the high-value exchange material, Clear Emerald, was only around ten thousand here.
Of course, I bought both without hesitation. Mea had even given me the green light this time, saying it was a good deal.
“…Are you buying that much, Jin?”
“Of course. After all, there’s no harm in buying, right? If need be, we can sell them in our kingdom.”
Currently, I was talking in the same casual tone as always, just the two of us. Golde and Cole had mentioned they had some meetings to attend to and had left, saying they would come to pick us up tomorrow.
***
“Hey, Mea… what do you think Golde’s meetings are about?”
“…I think it’s probably about my exile. Nobody would complain if they see your strength. But I was exiled once, so technically, I shouldn’t be allowed to enter this village.”
“But everyone welcomed you quite readily, didn’t they? In fact, they seem to revere you so much that it’s hard to believe you were really exiled.”
“…Stop saying embarrassing things like that!”
Mea blushed slightly and turned her face away for a moment. However, it was only for a brief moment, and she quickly regained her composure and walked confidently.
“Where are we heading now?”
“…To my parents’ house.”
“Ah, you’re going already?”
“Yeah. I don’t want to keep feeling anxious like this.”
Certainly, I also felt nervous about meeting Mea’s parents – or rather, I’ve been nervous this whole time. After all, I’ve never asked anyone’s parents for their daughter’s hand in marriage, not even in my past life.
Currently, I may seem like this, but in my past life, I was just a typical introverted otaku, and I had never been in a relationship with a woman before.
“…What are Mea’s parents like?”
“They’re just normal parents.”
“I see…”
Saying they’re “normal parents” doesn’t tell me much at all.
In the end, not knowing anything about them, I followed Mea nervously.
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