My Alter Ego’s Path to Greatness - Chapter 119

#119

Silent War (1)

Drasha, the capital of the Elven Kingdom on the Enamel Continent.

Here was someone who communed with Mother Nature and became one with it.

‘Ah—the wind, the sunlight, and the shade are nice. This is healing.’

A figure lying blankly in the shade of a large tree.

On the outside, he just looked like a lazy unemployed person, but that was also part of the practice of breathing and becoming one with nature.

‘It’s troublesome to move. After all, you have to have time like this sometimes. ‘People don’t need leisure time for nothing.’

…It may be a bit selfish, but it is definitely not wrong to say that it is training, as you can further develop your affinity for nature through this process.

In such silence, Elf Harris, expressing the oneness of all things with her whole body, rolled around on the floor, hugging something long made of wood tightly in her arms.

“Ahh… that’s good…”

Just by hugging her, I feel something warm and cozy and my body droops tiredly.

Even otherwise, I had a tendency to become overly immersed in nature, but with this object, it became uncontrollable.

‘Because the World Tree was made from branches that were given to me by myself.’

The branch that was requested to be processed through Laforie finally returned to Harris as a slender bow.

It was just a curved tree branch with its bowstring loose, and had the ability to amplify the various abilities of its owner just by holding it.

It was only natural that affinity with nature was included among them.

‘It’s peaceful. Perhaps because it is far from the Ion Continent, where the abyss is open, the Enamel Continent is not much different from usual.’

Additionally, perhaps thanks to the influence of the World Tree, the effect of madness was not that great.

It’s not like it’s not there at all, but it’s at a level that can be easily responded to with normal power.

It could truly be said to be a blessed land.

‘hmm?’

At that time, after lounging around for a while, his senses sensed the presence of someone approaching him.

The highly sensitive sense of becoming one with nature allowed him to immediately understand the other person, and Harris slowly opened his closed eyes and looked in that direction.

As expected, the person who came straight towards him to see if he had business was someone he knew very well.

“Aaaam—decibel.”

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

the sound spirit ‘decibel’ who has grown to intermediate level at harris’s call lifted the soundproof curtain that had been spread around the area for a comfortable rest.

At the same time, sound was gradually added to the quiet world…

~♪

The sound of exciting music began to softly echo from afar.

Cheerful music that has spread like a trend in Drasha these days.

It was a situation where the aftereffects of the new culture introduced through Harris’ active intervention could be felt.

He slowly raised his upper body while listening to music.

After lazing around for a while, it satisfied my desire for laziness to some extent and it was refreshing.

And as he was refreshingly stretching, someone finally approached him with brisk steps and spoke to him—.

“…It’s been that long? “It seems like you’re always here. I guess you like it here?”

The person who gave a hesitant greeting that contrasted with her confident attitude was Shapiron Sylvesti, an elf woman with blue hair and blue eyes.

‘It’s been a while. ‘Didn’t you face it this morning as well?’

I had a better relationship with her than I expected after performing at the festival.

I guess we could say that we have at least exchanged greetings when we run into each other.

Her change of heart was largely due to the fact that her attitude toward Harris changed as if she were treating him as a rival.

‘No, it wasn’t that much, I was just secretly following and observing this area for a while.’

He was so enthusiastic that he could even be seen writing down something with his eyes shining like a model student.

It seemed like he thought he wasn’t caught, but he couldn’t escape his detection as his natural affinity was extremely high.

‘But I thought things had quieted down recently. Looks like some business has come up again.’

Seeing how he couldn’t continue speaking after the first words and just looked at his eyes…

it seemed like he had come to say something he was sorry about.

“Hello, Ms. Shapiron. I feel comfortable here. “It also helps me communicate better with nature.”

“That’s right. “Communication is important…”

Shapiron, who smiled awkwardly and agreed with what he said, now put both his hands together and began to wiggle his fingers.

“So, do you have any business?”

“ah!”

When she spoke first, she paused for a moment and then carefully got to the point.

“We were included in the continental summit delegation this time, right? So… I’d like to make some preparations…” A

continental summit meeting was scheduled at Roselia Grand Shrine, the main temple’s sacred site on the Aeon continent.

As the issue was an issue, the countries of the Enamel Continent also participated in it, and Harris and Shapiron were included as part of the delegation.

“Are you ready?”

“Ugh… since it’s a different continent, it’s bound to be different from here in many ways, right? However, if we, the face of the Elven Kingdom, make even the slightest mistake, it could escalate into an international problem! So…”

Harris, who was originally from the Aeon Continent, recently received a bow made from the branches of the World Tree and all of his spirits have evolved to intermediate level.

Likewise, Shapiron, a flower in a greenhouse who can summon intermediate spirits and is the best prospect at Drasha Academy, has no outside experience.

As the two were capable enough to be used as attendants, they were both included as members of the delegation for the purpose of gaining experience.

“Since you are from the Aeon Continent… I was wondering if I could get a little help for a moment? of course! I’m not saying I’m going to ask you to do it bare-mouthed! “I’ve prepared the right price!”

She had an embarrassed expression and spoke gibberish, unable to make eye contact with Harris.

Even if things have improved recently, it must have been quite embarrassing to ask for help now that the behavior was the same as before.

Still, I could understand her feelings.

This is the first time you leave the Elven Kingdom where you have lived your whole life and head outside.

Since we were heading to a completely different continent….

‘You’re probably nervous and want to look perfect somehow.’

Moreover, the person in charge of this mission was her father, Laforie Granwood.

‘I think you said the last mission was your last foreign mission. In the end, it happened again.’

Well, there was no way I could easily retire in the current situation.

Cecily, who had become a new high elf, was still in the midst of her training, and the others also had their own tasks.

Crucially, it was inevitable because Lapori was the one with the most experience with the Aeon Continent.

Because the issue we are facing now is so serious.

Of course, his situation wasn’t important right now.

“We are in the same group, so if you have such a problem, we should be happy to help! …So what is the price?”

Helping meant helping, and you had to take everything you could.

***

“Um—okay! “This is great!”

State-of-the-art equipment fills the spacious work space.

Even though it was a new-style space, it was a manual work space without any automation equipment, but even if it was plastered with the most expensive items, the color itself was different.

Howard, a dwarf who had been sent to another world a few days ago, looked around the workshop carefully and nodded with satisfaction.

Although Hubert had prepared the workshop in advance, the impression he got from sitting in the space himself was different…

After several days of tinkering with it, a satisfactory space was finally completed.

‘I don’t know if it’s because of the dwarves’ racial characteristics or their “craftsmanship.”

Anyway, I was glad that there was nothing more to touch on here.

“I’m glad you’re satisfied. Howard.”

“Yes, this is the best working environment! As expected, it’s rewarding to have decided to be together!”

Hubert and Howard chatted cordially and shook hands.

Of course, it was a formality that was very conscious of the gaze of those around it.

In addition to the three escorts that Hubert usually brought with him, several of the company’s employees were also present here.

‘For the sake of convenience in the future, it would be better to peg Howard as a member of our company.’

It’s not like Hubert can run errands every time there are necessary ingredients.

In many ways, it was convenient to let my subordinates handle simple tasks.

‘I’m also planning to visit Zaonic later, but I can’t just hide it forever because I’m a dwarf. It would be safer to protect it openly at the level of the upper chamber.’

The Hubert Company had already established itself in Tarak, and the status of its partner, Harley, was on a completely different level from before.

In addition, since he still had the insurance of his friendship with the main church, most people would not even think about touching him.

‘Very good. Now all I have to do is embody the knowledge of Earth.’

And perhaps thanks to the synergy between race and “craftsmanship,” all the theoretical aspects were already in Howard’s head, so all that was left was to piece them together through practice.

“From now on, please help Howard with whatever he needs. Don’t worry about the amount. Just treat it like you would treat me or Harley.”

“yes! “I understand, Lord Sanghoe!”

Those in charge of managing and guarding the workshop building bowed their heads.

Since they are made up of carefully selected talents, they will be able to handle most tasks on their own.

“Then I’ll just leave. “Good luck in the future, Howard.”

“Ah—leave it to me. “I have to get to work right away!”

After saying hello to Howard again, Hubert left the workshop and walked towards downtown Tarak.

I feel a lot more relaxed after finishing Howard’s battle today, but what kind of holiday is there for a merchant?

He was in charge of supplying avatars and even doing chores, but since his main job was to grow the company, he always needed to move diligently.

‘Still, it’s true that working with the Brokoslak Clan has made things easier.’

No one was as talented as the vampires when it came to defending against other organizations’ behind-the-scenes operations and gathering information.

Thanks to this, the company gained further momentum in growing, and it was already paying off well for them.

At that moment, Hubert was walking busily with his escorts.

In his instincts.

I felt something off.

‘what?’

Hubert immediately stopped on the spot and looked around.

From merchants selling all kinds of goods to mercenaries walking around armed and busy people… the

same scenery as usual.

I didn’t notice anything particularly strange.

But there was definitely something different from usual.

I felt something that I couldn’t see, but I couldn’t figure out what it was.

“Shanghoe Lord…?”

When Hubert suddenly stopped and frowned, the four guards who were quietly following him looked at him curiously.

As the accident began to accelerate, the sense of discomfort that covered my whole body gradually grew…

due to the warning of instinct that ignored reason.

He was finally able to realize the cause.

‘Four people?’

Quite naturally, someone was caught between the three escorts.

This person has a very strong impression, with pale skin, red eyes, and red hair.

I was standing right next to him without anyone stopping me and just staring at him.

Even the reasonably skilled guards didn’t seem to recognize its presence, so they just looked at themselves with worried faces.

“He’s a guy with good instincts.”

And Hubert was able to instinctively know the identity of that being.

‘vampire?’

It was probably due to the influence of Heinz II.

The same goes for being able to sense a sense of discomfort.

…but it’s already too late to notice now.

“ah…? Cough…!”

Blood flowed like a waterfall from Hubert’s nose and mouth.

Even though it was a change that occurred in my body, I was only able to figure out the cause later.

That his insides, including his heart, were completely destroyed by an attack he couldn’t recognize.

“Shanghoe Lord!”

“what? Why all of a sudden!”

As he fell helplessly on the spot, the guards grabbed him and began to panic.

In Hubert’s blurred vision, the unidentified vampire who was there had already disappeared without a trace.

‘…what? Why did a vampire me…?’

Thanks to the accelerated accident, it felt like a long time had passed, but it only happened in a moment.

In addition, because his basic vitality was very strong, he could only hold on for a few seconds, and even Heinrich’s divine power could not do anything about it.

The moment when the string of life that supported him was cut off without any time to do anything.

《You have suffered fatal damage from a single blow. 「Instant Death Immunity」 is activated and the damage is reduced to a fatal wound.》 《

「Instant Death Immunity」 is sealed for the next day.》

Hubert revived the knight.