The territory of the Goliveringay is a little different from that of the elves, as they are the only inhabitants of the territory.
There is an abundance of edible berries and wildflowers, which give a strong impression of being untouched.
These gorillas basically don't eat plants, so this kind of wild vegetation seems to have been left untouched.
What they are eating, then, is another monster that cos in from outside their territory and eats them as food.
Wild plants that they don't eat are valuable food for other monsters, so it is said that they co in to feed on them.
Incidentally, it is the sa wildflowers that Savage is tucking into while taking a break.
...Well, it's hard to say, since he eats most things with relish.
After a few more days, we passed through Goliberingei territory.
From there, the landscape changes again.
Open spaces and road-like things have been created.
There are also traces of cuttings.
Did they cut down the trees to make the road?
...We're getting close.
These are not elf territory.
Nevertheless, the fact that they are being manhandled is evidence that the Dark Elves are close by.
The terrain was not flatter than I would have liked, but it was fine for walking.
Further on, the sound of running water can be heard.
A river seems to be close by.
When Savage was directed towards the sound, the river ca into view.
It is a moderately large river and is quite deep.
After giving Savage a good drink of water, we continue up the river.
After a while, we saw a figure.
...I found them.
With brown skin, dressed in ethnic clothes?
It looks a bit different from the loose-fitting ...... kimono, but it's also a bit different from the clothes used by elves.
Definitely a dark elf.
That's a few people, all won. In addition, there are a few children in the mix.
I see what looks like laundry baskets around them, so it looks like they are in the middle of doing their laundry.
I approach without paying any attention.
On the way, so of them seem to have noticed and are picking up bows and arrows and gently letting the children go.
So of them are holding up sticks.
I'm not here to fight, so I just let them through.
I'm sure the language should have been elven, but I'm not sure if I can communicate with .......
If not, I have to kill them at random and pull out their mories, so it's a hassle. ......
"Stop!"
They point their bows and arrows and staffs at .
I stopped Savage as instructed.
Yup. The language doesn't seem to be a problem. I can understand.
"Who are you? What are you doing here!"
The woman at the front, who looks like the leader, asks in a strong tone of voice, but I wish she would calm down a bit more.
I can see you're upset, you know?
"I'm sorry. We got lost on our journey. If you know of any places to stay and eat, I'd like to know?"
This makes the woman even more upset.
"You understand the language?"
Ah, she's surprised I can speak it.
"Yeah, I'm a bit dubious at tis, but I can manage to understand what you're saying."
I get off Savage and put my hands up to show I'm not going to fight.
"I'm not going to do anything on my end, so if you could put that thing down, that would be great."
The lead dark elf whispered sothing to her cronies, and only those with bows and arrows lowered their weapons.
The ones with staffs didn't lower theirs, but kept them pointed at us.
I'll take that as a positive sign that they've compromised.
"Thank you. I am a human and an adventurer. As I said, I'm lost and looking for a place to stay and eat."
"...... What is that beast?"
Beast? Oh, you an Savage.
"He's a monster I've been using. I use it as a travelling companion."
"Servant? Is he dangerous?"
"Oh, it's safe, with the proviso that nothing happens to . He won't bite anyone. By the way, how much longer am I going to have to do this?"
The woman whispered sothing to her fellow dark elves and several of them left the scene.
You can't make a decision on your own, so you went to ask for instructions?
This is going to be a bit of a wait.
I don't know if Savage sensed this, but he gave a small sigh of relief and began to crouch down and sleep on the spot.
I sit on his back.
The sa waiting ti, but now that I have soone to talk to, I should make good use of it.
"You seem to have a little ti, so why don't you talk to ?"
The woman looked a little puzzled and relaxed her shoulders slightly.
Her na is Inez, and she lives in a settlent close to here and seems to be in a position to organise the won.
To be honest, I'm not really interested in the inner workings of the Dark Elves, so I ask her so random questions.
Lifestyle, diet, peaceti entertainnt, etc.
As I repeat the questions, they in turn ask a lot of questions, so I answer them too.
Where do you co from?
From the southern mountains.
How did you co here?
I am travelling towards the north and don't have such a deep reason (lie).
How was the beast tad?
Feeding it (big lie).
How are dark elves treated over the mountains?
Extrely minority... but not rare elves.
Are the rumours true that elves are sold as slaves?
Yes, it is true.
Maybe dark elves too?
I don't know, I've never seen them.
There must have been a trap set for the elves, but how did they get to this river?
I went through the area where there were no traps, just the normal way.
What happened to Goribelingei?
What's that? Food? (shrugs)
Did you encounter anything before you ca here?
I ca across a humanoid monster, but I got past it. (Big lie)
As we talked, I got a response that Inez's guard was slowly but surely being lowered.
I think it's ti to ask her about the elves.
"Can I ask you a question?"
"Oh, no problem. I'll answer if I can."
"About the elves."
Her expression changes.
The question is about the elves.
But now that I've asked the question, I have no choice. Let's just say it.
"I've heard rumours that there is a higher race of elves, the High Elves or sothing like that, is that true?"
"...... I don't have an answer to that question."
That's a strange turn of phrase.
"If you really want to know, ask soone in a higher position than ."
"Why not you?"
"Certainly I know a little about his people. But the subject is not welco among us Dark Elves."
I knew it.
I knew they didn't have a good relationship, at least not a good relationship, but from the way they've been so forthcoming and tight-lipped, it's unlikely I'll be able to get them out of her without going through the procedure.
From the look on Inez's face, it seems the High Elves have a less than flattering reputation.
I'd like to pursue, but ti seems to be running out.
My ears pick up the sound of multiple footsteps.
There are - quite a few of them, maybe 20.
They are all n, fully ard with light armour, bows and arrows, swords and staffs.
Ines takes one look at the n and quietly moves away from .
"You're the one who wandered in!"
One of them says in a high-handed manner.
Hey, hey, hey. No preamble?
I nod, uncomfortable, but do my best not to show it.
"Yes."
"You have invaded our land for what purpose?"
"...... I've been telling everyone I et that I'm looking for a place to stay and eat."
"It's not good to hide things from !"
"No, it's true, but ......"
"I don't trust you! I'll have to inspect your luggage first! If you've got nothing to hide, there shouldn't be a problem!"
Listen.
"I don't mind if I show it to you, but you'll give it back to , won't you?"
"Of course, we'll just inspect the package and if there's no problem, we'll return it."
I let out a small sigh and take down the bag on Savage and open it.
The contents include food, simple cooking utensils, clothing and money.
I had brought gold coins, which would not be usable as currency, but could be traded as simple gold.
The dark elf n violently turn the bag over and smash the contents.
Hey, hey. Don't be rough.
"Lontnan! You can't do that, no matter how much you want to..."
Inez, perhaps frustrated by the quandary, raises her voice.
Good, tell them.
"Shut up, Inez! This suspicious man needs no courtesy! ...Well, you don't seem to have anything suspicious on you. Next is your hand luggage! Let's see it."
Check the luggage scattered on the ground.
"Before we do that, can I have a couple of things?"
"What? Are you going to resist?"
The man called Lontnan is disgustingly provocative.
I ignore him and continue.
"If you've made a ss, could you clean it up? And that bag of gold coins the man there put in his pocket. Can I have that back, please?"
"...... what?"
Lontnan looks back at the man I pointed to.
The man, who looked young, smirked and ca over and said, 'Don't make accusations.'
There are guys like this everywhere.
Is this that? Am I being underestimated?
"Savage."
As I say this, Savage wakes up and rises, snarling low and threatening.
Seeing this, the dark elves are slightly shaken.
So of them unintentionally point their weapons at him.
I instruct via [communication] that if they try to set up, he can eat all of them.
...Just to give them a warning.
"We were quiet because we entered your territory without permission, but if you even steal our money, we have no choice but to change our response."
Lontnan looks at and the man alternately.
"Tort. Open the front of your clothes and show your pocket."
"Ca, captain? You trust this guy over ?"
"Show ."
The tone is one of insubordination.
The man reluctantly unfastens his clothes and opens his front, and a bag of gold coins falls out.
"I thought you were going to return it if there was nothing wrong with it?"
As I say this, Lontnan's expression contorts and he punches the man, whom he calls Tort.
He follows up by rcilessly kicking the fallen Tort.
"Tort! You! You dare to humiliate ! What the hell do you think you're doing!"
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"
Lontnan, who continued kicking until he stopped moving, turned to , lightly out of breath, and told the others to clean up, and the remaining cronies restored my luggage and returned my bag, and a few carried the motionless Tort away.
That's a surprising reaction.
I thought you'd just cover for your n and shrug it off, but I guess you're a reasonable guy.
Well, if he had protected them, I would have killed them all and then sucked out their mories and that would have been the end.
Lontnan gives a small bow.
"The one below was rude."
You're rude to , too, you know?
"I don't care about that. I just want you to be convinced. I'll show you my baggage, and I'd appreciate it if you could make a decision as soon as possible?"
"...... understand. If everything is OK, I'll take you to our settlent."
"That would be great."
I think we'll get to the village without any problems.
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