Vol 5: Chapter 65
After that, I talked about Anastasia.
The mana that she was born with has a high affinity towards【Fire Magic】, and simply producing a voice makes it an act similar to magic chanting.
And I had her learn【Mana Control】to overcome it.
This is what I said to Matvey-san earlier.
「I see… So that wasn’t an illness?」
His Majesty said, taking a sip of his tea.
「Even if Asha can control her mana, can she only use【Fire Magic】?」
Yuri-san asked with a worried look.
Even while worshiping His Majesty the King, Yuri-san was also worried about Asha… For a High Elf, she is very much like a normal girl.
「It depends on her training. But I think she will be able to use other magic without any problems.」I said.
「…Your Majesty!」Yuri-san exclaimed.
「Um. That would be great… for a High Elf.」
「…………」
Hmm?? Yuri-san and His Majesty have faces of joy and sadness.
「Our family is complicated. We are happy that Asha has become a normal High Elf, but she now has a duty as a normal High Elf.」Matvey-san said.
「Duty? Is it related to the royal family?」I asked.
「Yes. She has a duty to remain here and sing to the “World Tree” every day until her last.」
What?
As I put on a confused look,
——First the Tree God, then the Grass God, and finally the Flower God
Celebrate the forest, relieve the wind, pour down the rain, and invite the sun
Yuri-san sang in a small voice. In a language I didn’t know—but it was a mysterious song that transformed into images in my head.
The surrounding air started stirring, and the trees and leaves at my feet rustled.
「…This is called “Chant”, a song that carries mana just by singing. We inherited this song from a time long ago, and our clan has been destined to continue singing. And in so doing, protect the World Tree. That is our mission.」Yuri-san said.
「When Asha sang, fire manifested forth, so she was forbidden. Conversely, Asha is the only High Elf who was allowed to leave this forest.」Matvey-san said.
「But then, why was she given shackle-like skill orbs? The skills she had was【Orb Camouflage ★★★】,【Reproductive Disruption ★】,【Mana Propagation ★★☆☆】, which is something that ordinary parents wouldn’t give their child.」
「!」
「Really?」
Yuri-san and Matvey-san both looked surprised.
His Majesty then slowly nodded.
「Once Asha left the forest, I knew it would be difficult to monitor or stop her actions. It is no problem if she mixes blood with other races, but if it were with an elf who had left the forest or perhaps even a half-elf, the possibility of a High Elf being born could not be ruled out, so we had to give her a【Reproductive Disruption】.」
「Why? Does Asha not have the right to be a parent?」
「If a High Elf is born and we can’t capture it, that child won’t do its duty. It will go against our mission.」
「But doesn’t that mean Asha is already disobeying?」
「Asha is unsuitable in a forest that hates fire. Doesn’t that make sense?」
「You can change the mission based on sense?」
His Majesty nodded.
「That almost sounds like someone is in control of the mission!」
As His Majesty closed his eyes and sank in silence, I finally noticed.
「I see now… that’s what it was.」
Mission. Duty. I thought it was something religious, but that wasn’t the case.
「As a Pledger, do you think that is what you must do?」
「…………」
His Majesty was silent, but that was affirmative.
I know who the pledgers in this world are through【World Alliance】. His Majesty the King, who is right in front of me, is exactly one of them. The pledger would be chosen from the High Elf royal family. However–
「That’s strange.」I said.
Yuri-san glared at me in response.
「What would a human like you know about us!!」
「I do know. I have spoken with the mediator, the dragons.」
「Wha…!?」
His Majesty Sylvis was more surprised than Yuri-san.
I thought that talking about the “Back World” would only add confusion, so I only mentioned the dragons, the mediator of this world.
「Y-You spoke with a dragon…?」His Majesty asked.
「Yes. By the way, the High Elves’ Covenant is『Skill Orb』, isn’t it?」
The contents are as follows:
『Don’t take too many skill orbs.』
『Skill orbs make up the world.』
It was a covenant with only two lines.
「The covenant contains only information about the skill orbs. There is no such thing as dedicating a『Chant』.」
「Why do you know that much– I see, did the dragons tell you? But why you?」the King asked.
「Ours is a relationship that is connected by fate.」
In the Achenbach Dukedom, I was attacked by a dragon, in the Kruvan Holy Kingdom and in the “Back World”, I was toyed around by a mediator, and in the Red Gate campaign, I was helped by the dragons.
That can only be called fate.
「…Certainly, our High Elf duties are not included in the Covenant.」
「Your Majesty! More than that is–」
「It’s alright, Yuri. Reiji knows more than we imagined. Nothing would happen even if we tell him…」
His Majesty then turned to me.
「…But before we talk about this, I shall let you meet Asha.」
「Eh, are you sure?」
「Um. Matvey, guide him.」
「Y-Yes…」
As Matvey stood up, I followed suit. Just as we were about to walk into the mansion,
「By meeting Asha, my purpose will be fulfilled.」I said.
「That I am aware of. But you will return here… no, even if you don’t, that’s fine.」
「…………」
I was deeply struck by His Majesty’s words, this great senior in life who has probably lived for hundreds of years.
Finally, I can meet Asha.
