SWNOVELXO chapter 275
275. Half Elf, Half Warrior (13)
Traitor?
Are you talking about elves?
I inadvertently looked at the queen and her minions.
You’re a traitor. What does it mean? It may literally mean elves, or it may refer to all living things in this world, or rather, they may be calling them traitors. There seems to be no room for negotiation either way.
The more I think about it, the more complicated it gets.
Among the foreign media, I don’t know whether he is a traitor based on that race, or whether he is a traitor based on the entire foreign media. I think we need to talk more, but unfortunately, talking directly could lead to mental contamination.
In the end, I think there is no answer other than getting it relayed through Rue.
But I can’t convey words to Rue through telepathy, so I guess I have to shout here.
“Rue! “Ask me if I have any intention of stepping down!”
[Huh? Really?]
“Yes!”
[I’ll give it a try.]
Lue agreed to what I said and tried to start a conversation again, waving her arm. It was unclear whether the conversation was going on, but from a third party’s perspective, it was a bizarre scene.
It’s a scene where an elf with tentacles on his back tries to talk to strange creatures. Since it is not a friendly creature at all, it is impossible not to worry.
Anyway, what kind of answer are you going to send? There was a high probability of rejection, but there was also a possibility that they would agree and back off a little or offer different negotiation conditions.
Huh, negotiation is not my favorite.
I wanted to throw it all away and go back, but I was disappointed that I couldn’t because it was a foreign job. Why are these guys showing up now and making a mess of this land?
Now that I think about it, why is this guy in the status window so quiet? If things have progressed to this extent, isn’t it time to say something?
“…Status window.”
[Johan Quartz]
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Occupation: Escort Knight
-Characteristics-
Insight:A
Shoveling: A+
Woodworking:A
Processing:A
Pharmacy:C+
Dexterity: A
Anatomy:B
Survival:S
Sewing:D+
Metallurgy:A
Tactics: B+
Performance: F
Architecture: A
-Skill-
Production: A+
Repair:B+
Dismantling: B+
Automatic translation: A
Attribute Points: 8
-Blessing-
!*(@&*(!#$!*(:?
Phoenix’s Protection: S
-Mission-
-There is no mission.
There was nothing in the mission box.
…Should I call you?
“…Hey. We are in contact with your favorite foreign media outlets. “If it doesn’t come out soon, I will personally tell you the meaning of the word Tongsu.”
[What?]
“You’re finally reacting now.”
-Damn it, what are you going to do again?
“…The world tree is being eroded. Do you know?”
-Huh, while we’re keeping those damn b*stards in check, something like that… I’ll tell you one thing, don’t think negotiation is possible. Those guys are only interested in making this world theirs.
No matter what words I try to charm you with, don’t respond.
The moment you respond…Everything you care about will be destroyed.
“I know that. So, at least sprinkle more attribute points.”
-What?
“Isn’t it good for you that I become stronger?”
-…Under. 10 points when this job is over.
“Good. So, do you have any more information to share? “Information about those guys.”
-…Those guys are a colony.
“Hive?”
-It may seem like there are many, but in the end, it means that they are one… They also say that if you kill one, you will soon kill many. Damn it, here we go again. Then I’ll go, so try your best. You can probably solve it.
Just say what you have to say and disappear. I closed the status window and watched Lue and their conversation again. Sadly, the atmosphere in the conversation between Lue and that ‘group’ was rough, as if there was an ongoing conflict.
To be exact, it seems like those monsters are just unilaterally rejecting Lue’s words…
“Rue! Come back!”
[I think I just need to do a little more?]
“That’s enough!”
[Okay, I’ll go back!]
Lue waved her arm a few more times, then turned her body and came towards us.
As soon as her Lue her her her returned, I held out my hand her to make her stop, and examined her her her her her her her her her her closely. Since she stepped into a contaminated area, she did not know if there might be contaminated mucous membranes on her body.
“Contractor, what are you doing?”
“We’re checking to see if those things are stuck to your body.”
“Are you okay. There will be no further movement until the negotiations are over!”
Good news…Is it?
I looked back at the queen at Lue’s somewhat subtle answer to her. The queen was looking at Lue with a serious expression.
Negotiation. Negotiation.
“Rue. “What are their demands?”
“They say it’s all theirs! Except for the contractors!”
…It’s strange, but if you look at the way they act, it doesn’t seem to be much different. I had no choice but to ask Lue again, summarizing it like an elementary school student.
“Please explain at length.”
“We will take it back! Our hometown! Like this!”
You’re talking like something aliens would say about science and technology. Well, isn’t it true that ancient civilizations used to be shitty science fiction civilizations and what are you doing?
“Anyway, the negotiations are no different from a breakdown.”
“That’s right…”
“What are you going to do? In the end, we have to fight them and win.”
It appears that they are absolutely not friendly to us, or to everyone except Lue and I, so there will be no answer unless we fight and destroy them all.
After much thought, I gave my opinion.
“I think it would be better to buy time by telling them that you will think about it first. And… Why don’t you come thoroughly prepared for battle?”
“Battle readiness?”
“Seeing as they are still willing to talk, we will not launch an attack right now. We must prepare as quickly as possible and go to war with them.”
If war broke out, the number of elves who would be sacrificed would increase, but it was unavoidable. Because in order to win a war, you have no choice but to make sacrifices. Especially when it comes to monsters like that.
Still, we have found a clue to the strategy through the information collected so far.
All that remains is to prepare for the attack. I stood up and spoke to the queen again.
“If you just provide us with the necessary supplies, we will come up with measures.”
“Measures? “Aren’t you running out of time?”
“It only takes a day or two. “If you provide me with the materials I need, I will make weapons to fight those guys.”
“…The swelling is severe.”
“Contractors are good at making everything! Even a castle can be built in one day!”
“Isn’t this bluffing too much?”
“Why don’t you just believe that this is what happened anyway? “I’m in a situation where I have to do something anyway.”
“Hmm…”
“We don’t have much time, and our enemies are strong. “We need to be prepared to fight against them.”
“Even elves have artisans.”
“I will come down and prove it within an hour.”
The queen looked at me as if she was amused by my words. I guess it’s really interesting that I’m so confident. I repeated what I said once again.
“I’ll prove it to you in an hour, so why don’t you come down?”
“Good.”
“Rue, please tell me I will come back in two days.”
“Yes!”
As I watched Lue trot back into the contaminated area, I began to formulate a plan in her head.
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“…Are you sure you don’t want to work for me? I will also give you a pretty partner.”
“Hehe, what a great human being. “Isn’t it like looking at those dwarves?”
“This is much better than those bad guys! Cancer!”
As expected, since they are not elves, they attack dwarves properly. Anyway, it’s a compliment to me, so I should at least say thank you.
“This is too much praise.”
Fortunately, the lance and shield that I made by myself in an hour were well received. Because it was made from branches of the world tree, the quality was good, but it was also made by concentrating the know-how up to now.
Coincidentally, the wooden spear was one of the weapons I made the most on the uninhabited island. There was a time when I practiced throwing a javelin to catch a rabbit.
I even practiced by making a javelin thrower, which was vaguely in my mind.
In the end, I quit because it was inefficient. It was too cumbersome to throw a spear nearly a meter long to catch a small rabbit. However, it was not effective in bear or snake form.
“This spear is rather long. Why did you make it like this?”
“The streets are the lifeblood of the fight against them. In that case, shouldn’t we create a weapon to fight in close formation without giving up as much distance as possible?”
“That makes sense. But would a window be made of the World Tree work?”
“They failed to erase the entire World Tree. At the very least, doesn’t this mean that the World Tree has the power to resist that pollution?”
“Hoo. That’s plausible. “It might be worth a try.”
“I will make spears and shields equal to the number of guards, so I would appreciate it if you could collect them all.”
“I understand.”
Is it a good thing that elves don’t know much about war? Even if it was a war, it happened hundreds of years ago, and we probably haven’t experienced war as much as humans.
“…I think I did well to accept you.”
“…Thank you.”
“Then I will summon the royal guards.”
Then let’s roll some more.
I grabbed a piece of the World Tree’s branch and started using my skills diligently.