The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 285
Episode 285
: Quang!
Rumbling.
Wedge!
Every time Raoul took a step, various elemental traps were activated and shook the surroundings.
‘I was planning on coming back, but I never thought it would be now.’
Raoul walks forward more than ten meters at a time.
The elemental traps around him were blocked by his telekinetic shield and did not cause any damage.
After taking over the Imperial City a few days ago.
The dwarves agreed to Raoul’s three conditions without saying anything.
Rare materials such as demon horns fell into the hands of dwarven artisans, and it was decided to enter into a non-aggression pact and periodic trade with the territories belonging to the First Guild.
The problem was the last condition, Regnator.
Warchief Taro looked at Regnator carefully and said.
“I don’t know why, but it seems like a seal was put on it to protect itself from a huge impact. “It looks like we’ve already unlocked several levels of seals, but there are still two left.”
“How can we solve this?”
“hmm. It will be difficult to reach the final seal, but I think I can unlock at least one thing. However, there is something I need…”
Something needed to unseal Regnator.
To find it, Raoul once again visited the eastern Geumyeok Elemental Jungle.
‘I’ve been here before, so this time.’
It seemed like I had to solve some problems that had been left unfinished.
The problem seems to be the elves and empire that control the elemental jungle.
It was impossible to get what you wanted without getting involved with them.
And the difficulty level of relationships with elves was different from coaxing dwarves.
Unlike the dwarves, who were willing to at least have a conversation with humans, the elf race looked at humans themselves as if they were some kind of disgusting creature.
‘We have to do it differently.’
There were only a handful of humans who had directly talked to elves in their past lives.
Only a spiritist with tremendous affinity or a saint who received God’s blessing were able to face the elves…
‘Well, there are people who come to mind for both of them.’
Nakia’s younger brother Nikki, whom she rescued during her first visit to the Free City of Mira several years ago.
With an insane talent of SS grade potential, she was currently blossoming into an intermediate level summoner.
If she is loved by phantom beasts and spirits, she will be able to communicate with elves.
‘not now.’
When Raoul saw him, he was still a child (17 years old), so he couldn’t be brought to the battlefield or a dangerous place.
It was something to think about if I really started interacting with elves in the future.
Another candidate.
As for any saint who received God’s blessing, there was Goddess Kiera who accompanied the warrior party.
If she was indebted to Raoul, she wouldn’t refuse his help.
‘They say he is currently carrying out a special mission entrusted to him by the church.’
There was no time when I would be able to contact him and bring him back.
There was a reason why Raoul confidently came to the Elemental Jungle even though he was not accompanied by two people.
“Is it okay for me to show myself off like this?”
For some reason, Ravel, who was usually hidden, was sitting on Raoul’s shoulder and looking around.
“What are you worried about? Now everyone who knows knows that you and I are together. And no matter how rough the elves are, will they attack you?”
“That’s right. That’s how close we were. Honestly, if I hadn’t seen it in person, I wouldn’t have believed that elves were that aggressive.”
Eastern Geumyeok Elemental Jungle.
The two owners of this place in ancient times were elves and fairies.
An elf who loves forests and nature.
A fairy born from the forest and nature.
It was natural that the two would become good neighbors.
And the reason they got along wasn’t just because they got along well.
The two constituent elements of the elemental jungle are the World Tree, which is largely the forest itself.
And it could be said to be a spirit shaped like an element.
The elves tended the world tree as forest keepers, and the fairies liked the fruit of the spirit tree derived from the roots of the world tree.
And the spirits embodied through the spirit tree made contracts or increased affinity with the elves through the mediation of the fairies.
In fact, the race with the highest affinity with spirits was fairies, not elves.
Grrrr.
The flame wolves that appeared wrapped in flames opened their muzzles and tried to approach Raoul.
but.
“Huh. “Go to the temple.”
When Ravel spoke one word, he curled his tail and turned around with a pitiful expression.
From then on, spirit monsters possessed by various spirits blocked Raoul’s path, but everything was resolved with Ravel’s hand gesture.
Even the menacing elemental jungle was like a walking course for Raoul.
If I had borrowed Ravel’s power when I visited this place last year, I would have solved the quest much more easily.
‘Because back then, I came in the form of Bae Do-hyeon.’
Moreover, other players are watching.
There was no need to reveal her appearance.
But now it is completely different than then.
Rather, she had to make her presence known.
And the effect was clear.
‘Are you confused? Now what do you want to do?’
Raoul smiled at the corners of his mouth as he remembered some of the beings he felt.
* * *
“What should I do?”
Ttuduk.
The elf who pulled the bow string tightly asked.
An elf female warrior with long braided green hair held his arm and shook her head.
“You must not attack. “I don’t know why I’m with such an abominable human, but I can’t aim my bow at the Fairy Queen.”
“But Ames. If things continue like this, that human might get close to the World Tree.”
Nevertheless, the elf warrior commander Ames eventually blocked the attack.
“It’s not work to deal with just one person anyway. After all, you’re just a servant of the Fairy Queen. And it’s actually a good thing. “Because the elders were already desperately looking for the fairy queen.”
“Hehe, if you say so.”
The young male elf finally lowered his bow.
Disgust arose at the thought that a dirty human would set foot in their sanctuary, but…
‘It is also true that we need the help of fairies. The elders will figure it out on their own.’
In this way, Raoul and Ravel were able to reach the center of the Elemental Jungle, where the roots of the World Tree were located, without any restrictions.
Of course, I never actually got to see the World Tree.
Right in front of the barrier that protects the World Tree.
There, the high elves and elf elders were already radiating tremendous energy.
And because hundreds of elf warriors were encamped.
Let’s go together.
No words were exchanged.
The elves simply pulled the bowstring and summoned countless spirits and magic to pressure Raoul.
Raoul also had no intention of provoking the elves’ emotions, so he stopped at an appropriate distance.
“I’m asking you a favor.”
“Don’t worry. “I’ll take care of it.”
Raoul already knew what the elves’ problem was and what they needed.
Since I gave that information to Ravel, there was no need for Raoul to talk to the elves directly.
“It’s been such a long time. Fairy queen Raivelina Eriot Merdiane.”
“Who are you? “How do you know my name?”
Ravel, who left Raoul’s shoulder and sat down on the skill encyclopedia, asked with a puzzled expression.
No matter how long an elf’s lifespan was, they could not live for a thousand years.
I thought that no one would remember the real name of Ravel, who has been alive for thousands of years.
“How could you not know? The one who was the queen of the fairies, the last allies during the Continental War. It is all the more surprising that it is the same as it was handed down by our ancestors. “And my name is Mellish, a high elf who is currently leading the elves.”
The middle-aged female elf slightly lowered her head.
“Is that so? I am grateful that you did not forget our old neighbors and remembered them. however.”
Ravel looked around and asked in a slightly cold voice.
“Why are you pointing your weapon at me?”
Faaat.
As the label spread its energy, the refreshing energy of nature flowed out to the surroundings.
Whirling. Blood shot.
And the spirits that met that energy immediately hid their hostility and retreated, and most of the magic that borrowed the power of nature lost its shape and melted into the air.
‘Oh my.’
‘How can a semi-spiritual body achieve this kind of power?’
Ordinary elves, who had only heard of her identity through word of mouth, could not hide their bewildered expressions.
However, the high elves and elders showed no change in their expressions, as if they had already expected this.
“Rather, we would like to ask. Why is the queen with a traitor? And why are the fairies hiding from us?”
What on earth happened in the past to make the elves so hostile to humans?
It seemed like Ravel knew the answer.
“You foolish elves. Do you really think that what happened in the past was the fault of humans? “Don’t you think that your mistake is also big?”
“What are you saying! It is entirely humans’ fault. Mana has disappeared from this world! The world’s trees are in danger of dying! Each species, including us, fled to another world! “Isn’t it all because of the despicable actions of humans?”
Raoul’s ears perked up at the sudden start of the argument.
In fact, it was known that each race left Connect due to the great war in the past, but the cause was unknown.
‘It seems there was some secret story going on.’
Then Ravel spoke again.
“I thought so too at the time. We were driven out because of the ‘super large magic circle’ that humans activated using the power of God. But was that really wrong?”
A past where mana was abundant.
The demon, coveting abundant connections, opened the gate and appeared.
Then the Elyos appeared.
The sleeping dragons woke up and it was the beginning of a great war.
In the struggle between the absolute powerful, each tribe, the indigenous people of Connect, were nothing more than expendables and victims.
Elf Dwarf Orc Human Fairy Siren Mermaid etc.
Each race was caught up in a war and faced the risk of extinction, and there seemed to be no way out.
The humans who had the largest number at the time tried to somehow protect the connection through inter-species solidarity, but the response was cold.
There was no one who would sympathize with people who were already labeled as selfish.
Dwarves tried to avoid war by hiding in underground cities.
The elf just hoped that the war of predators would end, relying on the protection of the World Tree.
Orcs and humans were swayed by demons and elyos and had to shed the most blood in fratricidal wars.
And it was none other than humans who ended the Great War.
The power of God responded to the call of humans who were its most faithful believers.
The very large magic circle activated accordingly blew most of Connect’s mana beyond the gate.
As the mana disappeared, the world tree withered.
The dwarves’ machines stopped working.
The Orcs were unable to maintain their strong physique.
It has become difficult for mana-friendly beings, such as fairies, sirens, and mermaids, to even maintain their rationality.
But it was none other than the protagonists of the Great War who suffered the greatest blow.
The demons and elyos withdrew back to their hometowns beyond the gate, and the dragons either died or fell into a state of pseudosleep.
Only humans were able to maintain a normal life despite depletion of mana.
It was no exaggeration to say that it was humans’ fault that other races migrated to the world beyond the gate.
However, if it were not for humans, Connect would have become a playground for demons and elyos, and each race would have been extinct or reduced to their playthings.
“We should not have disregarded the words of the humans back then. I should have fought more actively instead of hiding in fear from powerful beings. “If that were the case, the results might have been different from what they are now.”
Having survived in the human library for a long time, Ravel has come to understand human beings.
And I watched the history of Connect.
‘The judgment of humans at that time was not wrong. And we just paid the price for betraying Connect.’
Otherwise, there would be no reason why the guardian spirit of Connect would have lent such tremendous power to humans.
But the elves were only blaming the humans.
“The Queen has also changed a lot. You forget the past and support evil people. I wonder how sad our ancestors would be if they saw this…”
“I don’t think it’s something for a child who wasn’t even there at the time to mention carelessly. I won’t force my thoughts. But please think deeply about what went wrong and what is the best way for the family.”
“well. “That’s just what I want to say.”
Ravel sighed softly as he looked at the high elf Mellish, who had no intention of giving in.
I thought that maybe it was because of that stubbornness that they were pushed out by humans even though they had the most outstanding body and longevity and talent among the species called humanity.
Anyway, now is not the time to decide whether something happened in the past or not.
“I don’t want to argue about that anymore. “I came here because I had something to ask of you.”
“Do you mean a favor? “I’m curious. What is the Queen’s personal request?”
It seemed unlikely that the negotiations would proceed easily as the tone of voice was not clear.
(Continued in the next part)