Chapter 125: Scandinavia(4)
Chapter 125: Scandinavia(4)
Kerry headed toward the commotion the elves were making.
Chasing after the elf who had run off was impossible in the first place, and besides, it seemed likely he would run into her again there anyway.
In the distance, he could see villagers gathered, holding farming tools.
“What? Why are you saying we kidnapped the missing elf?”
“Child! Are you okay? Don’t touch the wound!”
“Someone get a doctor! Quickly!”
The villagers were furious. The atmosphere was menacing, especially with them holding farm tools.
It looked like a riot could break out at any moment.
The elves had their bows aimed at the villagers. The tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife.
Kerry scanned the area to assess the situation.
Listening to the villagers’ shouts, he was able to piece things together.
A village kid got hit by an elf’s arrow. It went through his arm, but… if he gets proper treatment, he won’t die.
He understood why the villagers were angry. But why were the elves so worked up?
A man who appeared to be the leader of the elven group spoke.
“I will not repeat myself. Bring my sister back at once. If you don’t, you will all be annihilated.”
“I’m telling you, why are you looking for your missing elf here?!”
“My sister, who was right beside me just a moment ago, vanished without a word. Isn’t it obvious that nine times out of ten, a human must have kidnapped her?”
Elves fetched a very high price in places like underground auction houses.
He could understand, just a little, why the elves were so on edge. The people of this world had a history of such misdeeds.
Now he was starting to get the picture.
The elves believed humans were responsible for their missing companion, while the humans were insisting they were innocent and being wrongly accused.
And in the middle of it all, the elves had shot a child with an arrow.
If the villagers really hadn't kidnapped the elf, it was a situation where anyone would lose their temper.
Honestly, as a fellow human, he couldn't definitively say humans weren't responsible. He didn't know these people, after all.
It was then.
“Kerry-nim!”
Lina’s group approached. It was Lina, Victoria, and Natasha. The others must have stayed at the inn.
“You’re all here.”
“Yes. We heard the commotion and couldn't just stay put. But what is going on here?”
The elves and villagers were still locked in a tense standoff.
Kerry quickly summarized the situation for Lina and the others. Lina wore a troubled expression.
“This has become complicated. If we handle this wrong…”
“Yes. Both sides are prepared to fight.”
In a real fight, the villagers would lose. But they were enraged and had the advantage in numbers.
They were probably banking on that.
It would have been nice if he could at least admire the beauty of the elves.
But they were bundled up in hoods and masks, so there was nothing to see.
Just then, the male elf who seemed to be the leader approached their group.
He walked over and took off his mask, revealing the face of a handsome male elf.
“My goodness. What beautiful women are these? I have never seen human women of such beauty. Even the name of our elven race, known for its beauty, is shamed before you.”
The unmasked elf spoke with a greasy tone and voice. His delivery was so much like something out of a historical drama that it was cringey.
Lina seemed to recognize the man before her.
“…Greetings, Arein.”
“You know of me?”
“…Your magical skills are renowned throughout the continent.”
“But it is rare for someone to recognize my face. For a woman as beautiful as a flower blooming on a cliffside to recognize me… it is an infinite honor.”
“…”
Just get to the point, man. More importantly, this guy is a real piece of work.
Even Lina looked a little fed up. It was a familiar feeling, as if she had known him for a long time.
Wait a minute. Surely this guy wasn't Lina’s elf companion from her past life?
The hero’s elf companion wasn’t a woman… so it really wasn’t a woman?
It felt like he’d been dropped from the gates of heaven straight into the abyss.
This couldn't be happening. It shouldn't be happening. How could the hero’s elf companion be a man!
Something was definitely wrong. Ah! Was this a dream?
It’s a dream. That’s why something so ridiculous is happening in reality!
Kerry couldn't seem to calm down.
“Arein. If it’s possible, could we talk…”
Just as Lina began to speak, Kerry found himself unable to accept this impossible reality.
“Pardon me for interrupting… Lina-nim.”
“Yes, Kerry-nim.”
“Would you mind slapping me across the face?”
“What? I couldn’t possibly do that. How could I ever slap your cheek, Kerry-nim…”
He felt like he needed a slap from Lina to wake up from this dream. But even in a dream, was there no way Lina would ever hit him?
For a dream, it was remarkably realistic.
Just then, the male elf looked at Kerry and spoke.
“How unpleasant.”
“?”
“How dare a mere human interrupt our conversation. Ah! Of course, the term ‘mere human’ does not apply to you three beautiful ladies.”
This insufferable bastard was supposed to be a new companion?! He could never accept this reality.
This was a dream. Right. Since it’s a dream, I might as well let loose and curse him out. This motherless bastard. You picked the wrong guy.
Just as Kerry was about to ask the male elf about his parents’ well-being, Korean-style, the elves began to murmur amongst themselves.
In the distance, an elf with light green hair fluttering in the wind came running toward them.
“Brother, I’m back!”
She was wearing a mask, but he was certain.
The light green hair and that figure. It was definitely the female elf who had bumped into Kerry earlier.
“Arwen! My sister, you’re safe.”
“Of course I’m safe. Did you think I was captured by humans or something? Looking at this mess… it seems that’s exactly what you thought.”
The villagers who had been in the standoff began to protest.
“See! We told you we didn’t kidnap her!”
“Apologize at once! And apologize to our child.”
“Elves, apologize! Apologize!”
The male elf who appeared to be the leader, likely the one who instigated this whole situation, didn't move a muscle. He simply glared at the villagers from behind his mask before turning his head away.
“Hey, you mannerless piece of shit. If you were wrong, you should at least pretend to be sorry, shouldn’t you?”
The male elf ignored Kerry’s words and spoke to the other elves.
“We’re leaving.”
The elves walked away, followed by the jeers of the villagers.
Were all elves such mannerless pricks? It was a bit of a letdown.
Still, he couldn't forget the awe he felt when he saw that female elf’s beauty.
Lina clutched her head as if she had a headache.
“Hah. Well, the situation has been resolved… but I didn’t get to say a single thing. If only we’d had a chance to talk, we might not have needed to enter the forest at all.”
“…The atmosphere was too hostile to talk anyway, Lina-nim.”
Kerry nodded. He was glad he got a good look at that fucking bastard of an elf companion now.
He was dead set against having another man in the party.
Especially a handsome, insufferable elf. He wouldn't accept it even if he were on his deathbed.
The elf companion is getting a complete overhaul.
He felt sorry for Lina, but Kerry had made up his mind.
The elves returned to the forest.
Lina’s party also returned to the inn. By now, night had fallen.
Fortunately, no blood had been shed in the village, but Kerry was still in a foul mood.
“Um, Kerry-nim. You don’t look very happy… would you mind trying to relax your expression a little? Or did I perhaps do something wrong?”
Oops. He’d been wondering why dinner with the party felt so stiff. It seemed it was because of his expression.
“It’s not your fault, Lina-nim. It’s because of that male elf.”
That insufferable bastard. That fucking asshole.
“Hoo. I admit, I was also disgusted by his refusal to even apologize to the villagers. A kind person like you must be even angrier, Kerry-nim.”
“Husband. Calm down.”
“Hehe. Kerry, you’re not actually mad because that man showed interest in us, are you?”
He had to admit, Victoria had a point. He couldn't stand the sight of that guy hitting on his party members.
Just then, the Saintess, who had been eating quietly, tossed out a comment.
“What’s the big deal about not apologizing to commoners? It’s not that unusual.”
The atmosphere at the table instantly turned icy.
‘Ego. Set the Saintess’s punishment to maximum and have her do volunteer work at the inn all evening. As a sign of repentance.’
[Understood, Master.]
The Saintess stopped eating and let out a moan, “Hahngh…” Her body trembled, and her face flushed red.
The party, knowing nothing, worried about her with pure innocence. Seeing the Saintess in pain, they rushed to care for her. They were truly angels.
Kerry watched the Saintess climax while receiving the party’s concern and just shook his head.
More importantly, who should I pick for the new elf companion?
That male elf was the hero’s companion from a past life, so he was bound to be highly skilled. If he was going to be replaced, the replacement had to be at least on par with him.
Then, the image of the female elf popped into Kerry’s head.
He had only seen her for a fleeting moment, but that elf with the light green hair was beautiful.
But the succubus had said she wasn't strong. What a shame.
For now, it seemed best to worry about choosing an elf companion after they entered Scandinavia.
Lina, after comforting the Saintess who was moaning in ecstasy, spoke up.
Of course, Lina thought she was having a stomachache, not an orgasm.
“Anyway, let’s all get to bed early tonight. We have to enter the elven forest first thing in the morning.”
Victoria asked in a worried voice.
“The elves’ hostility toward humans… it was worse than I imagined. Are you sure it’s safe to go in, Lina?”
“I’ll handle that somehow.”
“If you say so, I’ll trust you.”
As expected, Victoria also had faith in Lina.
A regressor can surely get us into an elven village, the stuff of human fantasy.
That night, just as they had discussed, the party ate dinner and went to bed early.
The Saintess, however, claiming she wanted to serve the villagers, “volunteered” to help with chores at the inn for free.
“Saintess-nim. We’ll be turning in first. Good luck with your work. To volunteer for the villagers for free… the title of Saintess truly suits you.”
As Kerry waved and spoke, the Saintess glared at him as if she wanted to kill him. She still had a long way to go before she was reformed.
Kerry had planned on just resting tonight as well.
Even if he was overflowing with energy from the elixir, he still needed a day off now and then.
Kerry threw himself onto the bed with a pleasant feeling.
“Ah, this is nice.”
His body must have been tired, because sleepiness washed over him almost immediately. As long as you spent a little money in this world, life wasn't too inconvenient.
He closed his eyes. How long had he been asleep?
Knock, knock. A knock came from the door. He had really planned on taking it easy tonight. This damn popularity of his just wouldn't leave him alone.
“Coming.”
Who could it be? Victoria? It hadn't been that long since he'd secretly taken care of her, so her lust cooldown shouldn't be over yet.
Kerry opened the door.
Standing in front of it was the Saintess, her face flushed red.
“Well, if it isn’t the Saintess. What brings you to a man’s room so late at night?”
“…”
The Saintess stood there, blushing, unable to say a word.
“Would you like to come in?”
“N-No! That’s not it. What I want to say is…”
“I already have a pretty good idea, so just come in.”
The Saintess insisted she hadn't come to enter his room and tried to pull away, but it was no use.
She couldn't refuse Kerry’s words.
Kerry lit a candle.
The dark room brightened with the candlelight.
The flickering red light danced across the Saintess’s body, creating an incredibly lewd atmosphere.
The sight of her pressing her legs tightly together, her cheeks flushed, was a masterpiece.
“How was your work at the inn? Did you have fun?”
“You… don’t you ever make me do chores like that again! Do you have any idea how annoying it was with the endless stream of dishes? My beautifully manicured nails are ruined! Do you know how much it costs to get one of these done?”
“Oh dear. It seems you still haven’t learned the heart of a commoner. When will our dear Saintess ever grow up?”
Kerry asked Ego for the Saintess’s training progress.
[Obedience of ‘Kerry’s Personal Cock Entrance’ – 6 Percent]
It had only gone up by one percent. He needed to put more effort into the Saintess’s education.
“Anyway, what brings you here?”
“…”
Just like at the door, the Saintess squirmed and couldn't say anything.
He had actually seen her act like this several times now.
“You should be used to it by now.”
“How could anyone get used to this!”
“You’ll feel much better if you just say the words.”
“Y-You… you evil…”
[Beep—Negative intent toward the Master has been detected. Commencing punishment.]
“Hiiieek!”
The Saintess, unable to bear it, squeezed her groin and hopped from foot to foot.
Kerry just shook his head at the sight.
“You’ve already done it several times. Just say it comfortably.”
“Please, can you just let me go to the bathroom normally?”
“I can’t do that.”
“Why?”
“Because that wouldn’t be any fun.”
“Eek! Youuuu!”
[Beep—Negative intent toward the Master has been detected. Commencing punishment.]
Whether she was simple-minded or just honest, she fell for Kerry’s teasing so easily every time.
She desperately needed to pee, and as the punishment dragged on, it looked like she was finding it harder and harder to hold it in.
“Isn’t it a trauma for you? A grown woman pissing her skirt.”
“…”
The first time she had to ask for permission to use the bathroom at the abandoned house, the Saintess had ended up wetting herself.
Thanks to that, she had become reasonably obedient whenever she needed to go to the bathroom since.
This time, too, the Saintess approached him as if she had no other choice.
Then, with her face completely flushed, she said.