I Noticed That It Was an Academy After 10 Years

271. Half Elf, Half Warrior (9)

“This is…”

I got up from my seat as all the various elves who had arrived under the guidance of the drumming bear gathered together. The elves looked at me curiously. Maybe this is their first time seeing humans.

Elves rarely leave this city.

“Are you human?”

“It smells strange…”

“What should we do?”

Did the drumming bear not explain properly? I quietly looked around at the elves and opened my mouth.

“For the Queen’s consideration, I have called you here to conduct an experiment to eliminate the terrible things that have polluted the World Tree.”

“Experiment?”

“Are all humans that big?”

“Look at the muscles…”

“You look strong?”

Did these groups have ADHD? Since I couldn’t concentrate, I had no choice but to raise my voice a little more.

“It’s very important, so focus.”

[Contractor, why is everyone like that? I think you’re a little excited?]

Maybe he’s doing that because it’s his first time out. Anyway, I need to quickly experiment with those crazy guys. Where did the drumming bear go?

“Where has the drumming bear gone?”

“Um, I left because I had something to do.”

I think it would be more comfortable if there was a bear playing the drum.

What can I do?

I stood in the corner of the makeshift shooting range that I had set up in advance and pointed to the red finger placed in the distance.

“Does everyone see that?”

“Yes.”

“Red fingers, that’s amazing.”

“I feel sick.”

“Maybe a world tree?”

It’s crazy because there are 4 of us. I clapped my hands to get the attention of the group of distracted elves. The eyes of the elves focused on me again due to my actions.

“That is a finger stained with the pollution that has encroached on the world tree. From now on, I plan to use spirit magic on that finger. If you have any questions, raise your hand.”

Then two people raised their hands. They were an elf with blue hair and an elf with green hair, respectively.

“Yes, blue hair.”

“I have a name: The Blue Turtle!”

[Why are they all named like that?]

“…I don’t know either.”

What on earth is the name Blue Turtle? As was the case when playing games, it was difficult to understand the elves’ naming sense. Anyway, I asked the purple turtle.

“What is the question?”

“Can I run to the city and come back?”

“No.”

“Chi.”

“Then green hair…What is your name?”

“Fresh reeds! “Call me a reed!”

[Fresh reeds, strange.]

“Okay…What is your question?”

“Can I play with the birds?”

“…No.”

“Why?”

While talking with elves who seemed to have lost their minds, it suddenly occurred to me that if you are heavily influenced by spirits, you become pure in many ways. They say that as you get older you will come back to your senses.

There may be some spiritualists who live like that forever…

These guys have honed their elemental arts to the limit, so maybe they’ve lost their minds.

“Anyway, at the queen’s command, you will use the power of the spirit towards that finger. Red hair there. “You first come forward and pour the most powerful spirit magic into those fingers.”

“Oh! Start with me! Then let’s do it!”

A lively red-haired elf walked up to the shooting range and held out her hand. Now we can see elemental magic. I leaned against her wall and watched her use her magic.

“Pangpangaa!”

Bang… Bang? Is it a name? When she started by the bizarre naming, a spirit appeared next to her and sighed. Just looking at him, he looked as if he felt a sense of shame at being called by that name.

“On that finger! “Shoot some fire!”

Still, you listen well.

I watched the spirit that flew in front of my finger shoot out fire like a flamethrower. The firepower is amazing. As expected, he is the highest ranking spirit priest.

“Stop!”

I found the fire gone, a stand burned by the heat, and a finger still intact on top of it.

There is no damage even from high-ranking spirits.

For now, the fire spirit is over.

I need to finish the rest of the experiment quickly.

“Next.”

I glanced at the green turtle with a sullen face walking forward and then looked at my intact fingers.

——————

“Pollution cannot be destroyed with the power of high-ranking spirits…”

However, the Phoenix’s flame shows quite a strong effect on pollution.

I sighed as I looked at what had been fingers burned by the phoenix’s flame. Spirits don’t help, and probably Aurors are similar…Does this require some additional measures to be able to use it?

Oh, I also have to test my divine power.

Write it. It seemed necessary to collect as little as possible and get Karina’s help. If even divine power is not effective, it will be really difficult to fight against foreign powers.

“Was there any result?”

“So so. First of all, it seemed like the spirit’s power wasn’t being used completely. It may be a different story if you’re at the level of a spirit king, but… “

“That’s terrible news.”

The drumming bear sighed and leaned back against the wall, feeling frustrated. From the elves’ perspective, it was worth it because it meant that one of their useful means of attack was gone.

Then I should tell you some good news here.

“Still, it couldn’t contaminate the spirit itself. “If you fight with the power of the spirit around your body, you may be able to minimize contamination.”

“Then the only effective combatants are the Royal Guards?”

“How many guards are there?”

“If you exclude the number of people to guard the queen, there are about twenty.”

“The enemy.”

“Many people died trying to check for abnormalities in the World Tree. “It’s ridiculous.”

…Hmm?

Wait, hopefully…

“Are there any survivors among those affected by the contamination?”

“…I know there are at least two guys who went crazy after seeing those guys and are in prison.”

“Can I talk to those elves?”

“…It wouldn’t be a very pleasant experience.”

“Still, there might be a breakthrough.”

“… The Queen’s permission is required. Follow me.”

I followed him to the palace. Just like yesterday, the guards were on tight guard, but when the drumming bear, a member of the guard, appeared, they bowed and quietly opened the door.

Is it like a relationship, or was it discussed in advance?

Putting aside my useless curiosity, I quietly walked to the throne room.

“Great One, I have brought back a human from before.”

“Come in.”

The door opens. I went straight into the throne room and greeted him the same way as yesterday. The queen waved her hand as if she was annoyed and asked me directly.

“What happened?”

“Spirit magic appears to have little effect, but it appears that damage from contamination can be minimized by surrounding oneself with elemental power.”

“It would be of no use to anyone else than the royal guards.”

“It’s probably plausible.”

“Well, it’s not a bad achievement. Now that we can clearly identify combatants. So, is that the only business?”

“No. I heard that there are currently elves imprisoned in the prison who suffered delirium after encountering pollution. “Is it possible for you to visit me?”

“Visit me… I allow it.”

Has trust been built up at all because of what happened the other day? The queen readily accepted my request. Perhaps the relaxed attitude is just a disguise, and the elves may also be speaking with a feeling of grasping at straws.

“Then I will go straight to prison.”

“Wait a moment.”

The queen stopped me and suddenly started reciting her spell. After about five verses of chanting, a veil of knowledge was placed over my body hers. Is this the protective shield that was put on when climbing the World Tree?

“Go now. The bear playing the drum will guide you.”

“Thank you.”

“What? “If there are any results, please report them.”

“I understand.”

I left the throne room again and headed to the prison with the drumming bear. The prison was a rare stone building on the outskirts of the elf village.

“It’s not the only tree here.”

“Sinners do not deserve to be cared for by the World Tree.”

Is that so?

“Follow me.”

We opened the door and entered the prison. The prison was underground. As soon as I opened the door, what I saw was a long staircase leading to the basement.

Again. Again. Again…

I can only hear their footsteps and breathing.

It was right after he stopped walking in front of me that I broke away from the regular sequence of sounds.

“Those guys are crazy, so relax. We may be attacked.”

I nodded quietly. Then the drumming bear quietly led me to the prison cell in the corner.

“…Friend…Hehe…”

“It’s here. I’ll be out, so come up when you’re done. “I’m not feeling well.”

He quietly turned around and left the prison.

Well then, let’s take a look. I quietly touched the elf woman’s body

… I’ve completely lost my mind.

It was something I expected. Even I, who am somewhat resistant to mental pollution, feel nauseous, let alone an ordinary elf. Anyway, let’s get some work done.

I quietly tapped Lue.

[Hmm? Why is that person like that?]

“I need your help.”

[Huh? What is it?]

“Can you search through that elf’s memories?”

[Huh! Leave it to me!]

Lüe readily accepted my offer.

Lue’s eyes sparkle.

Sparkle. Sparkle. Sparkle. Sparkle. Sparkle…

The light disappeared from Lue’s eyes, and the elf who had been going crazy just a moment ago slowly raised her head.

“Rye, are you ready to answer?”

“Hmm…Maybe?”

“Then let’s begin.”

Where should we start the interrogation?