In the days following the eting with Rico, ek's condition had changed drastically. The one who was more surprised than anyone else at the change was none other than his grandmother.
"......... you look like a different person."
"Yes. I think so, too."
ek is in front of us right now, playing make-believe with the children in the dining room of the imperial mansion. The distraught ek of a few days ago is nowhere to be seen, just a girl playing with her daughters with a cheerful smile on her face.
Since that day, ek has been staying in this house. It has only been a few days, but she has already gotten to know the children and is now a good big sister to them. Rico always spends the evenings with her, she says, and they talk about nothing else.
Because of this situation, Sadie is by my side more and more these days. May is there in her own way, and when we are alone, she is very affectionate with , but Sidhi wants to talk to about ek. Whenever we are alone, she brings it up. Last night, in particular, she was lying on the bed, holding my hands with her eyes blazing, and talking about this.
"Princess ek should be returned to the Elven King as soon as possible.
"Isn't it too early? Shouldn't we wait and see a little more?"
No, the Elf King is probably waiting for his daughter's return with bated breath. Besides, Princess ek has just rembered her father. The longer she waits, the less she will rember her father. Now would be a good ti to do so."
"Hmmm."
"Why don't you talk to your grandmother about it?"
"Yes. Let's talk about it.
"I'm sure the great-grandmother will want to go ho right away."
"You think so intuitively?"
Sadie nodded slowly at my words.
"Okay. I'll go to visit my grandmother tomorrow.
"By all ans, sir. And when you take the princess to the elf village, please take with you."
"Sadie? Why?"
"It's ...... for so reason. Sohow I think I should go with you."
Sidney took his eyes off as he said this.
"Sadie. You're hiding sothing, aren't you?"
"No, nothing."
"Really?"
"...... yes."
I thought it was a strange pause, but I didn't dare to talk about it and lay down on the bed as usual.
After all that had happened, today I went to visit my grandmother and reported ek's condition. She ca to the house imdiately. And while she was looking at him, she whispered in a small voice without saying anything to anyone.
The Elf King will not be offended by this.
"Oh, my lord, about that story..."
"What is it?"
"Well, Princess ek, should we return her to the Elf King as soon as possible?"
As I asked my question, the princess closed her eyes and thought about it, but then slowly opened them and looked at .
"Yes, that's right. I guess it's better to be early than never.
"So, ......."
"Can you do a favor? To reach the village of the elves, we must climb the precipitous icebergs and endure the terrible cold. Moreover, the mountains around the village have strong winds from ti to ti. It is almost impossible for even the best of n to reach it. But with your skills, you will be able to reach the village under those conditions. I am sorry, but will you do a favor?
"Master, I ask you to do the sa for .
Before we knew it, Gon was at our side. He had reverted to his white fox form.
"This is not just a relationship between a princess and an elf king. If the relationship between us foxes and elves is restored, we will be able to give rit to many people. As a result, the people living in the streets will also receive many benefits. I would like to ask you to understand this.
"Hmm. No, I'm willing to send her to the Elf King, but the question is how to get there: ....... I'm willing to look forward to it, but let think about it for a while.
"Hmm. I know I'm asking a lot of you. I would like to tell you to take your ti and think about it at ......, but I cannot take too much ti. I am sorry, but please give an answer as soon as possible.
Yes, sir.
"......"
"......"
A mont of silence follows. I wonder if he has sothing else to say, and Gon mumbles to in an apologetic, small voice.
"Master ...... that ...... sweet ......."
"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't notice. I'm baking a cake for the girls' snack. It will take a while. ....... Oh, I'll offer them to you, okay?"
"Mm. No hard feelings. And so o-hagi.
Yes, sir. I'll make it today and offer it to you."
"Mm."
The princess nodded broadly. Then she gave Gon a few words and left the house.
"...... Hmmm... You're still as reckless as ever. He's so rough with the fox, I can't stand it!
Gon is muttering sothing like that in human form. I heard that Gon was ordered to accompany the elves to the village. He also told to tell him to develop new sweets for . I couldn't help but smile as I heard this story.
After that, I talked with Rico and the others about Princess ek. We quickly ca to a conclusion and unanimously decided to return her to the elf village. The only problem was the journey, which seed to be quite difficult. Since May and Sidhi knew about it, we decided to discuss the matter with them and the eting was adjourned.
"We have to cross two mountains before we reach the elven village.
While May and I were taking a bath together, I asked her about the route to the elven village. The Filcon Mountains, where the village is located, are over 8,000 ters high, and there is almost no life other than elves there. However, to get there, they need to cross the Muroc Mountains, which are about 6,000 ters above sea level, and then the Maspis Mountains. The Mathpis Mountains are said to be about 3,000 ters high, but they seem to be made of ice, and crossing them is very difficult. It seems that fire cannot be used there, and it is impossible to keep warm. Many adventurers have lost their lives there, and it is said to be a place of death.
"Once we reach there, we can move around using the master's transfer wards, but the problem is the Muroc Mountains that lie ahead. I don't think we can go over them with Ilimo's wings."
"How difficult would it be even for Jeneha and the others?"
"Probably."
"Hmmm. Then I guess we'll just have to work hard to climb the mountain."
"Yes. ....... However, the last Filcon Mountains are also ......"
"Considering the climb, it's a lot of work ......?"
"Why don't you talk to Siddy about it?"
"To Sidie?"
"Yes. If you are Siddhi, maybe you can co up with a way to get over the mountain."
"......Yes. Let's ask Sidney once. The sooner the better."
I get out of the bath and head for the bedroom. Sadie was waiting alone for May to bring her, and soon after May ca into the room with Sadie.
"Oh, Sadie, I'm sorry. Is Piatrice ...... Pia alright? Just the three of us for a minute. ......"
"No."
Sadie stares at with a glazed look in her eyes. The unexpected behavior makes montarily stunned.
"The three of us ...... don't like it."
"Why not? The three of us together ......"
"Absolutely not! Especially if it's with i!"
Sadie's eyes filled with tears. Then she cried aloud.
"I'm sorry, Sadie. I'm sorry if I offended you. ......"
"It's terrible...... terrible, Mr. Linos. ....... You know I have no confidence in my body. ....... He said he wanted to be with i. ....... i and I are totally different......"
"Well, ...... Siddy, it's not like that."
May calls out to Sadie gently in confusion.
The master wants the three of us to think of a way to get to the elven village. Maybe that's not what Siddy thinks ...... and ......."
"Huh?"
Sidney looks up with a start. Her face turned bright red as she looked up. .......
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