It was quiet.
The moments I spent sitting with Alice in the corner of the Elves’ village were so quiet and serene that it almost suffocated me.
Was it so wrong?
Well, it was a mistake to call her here alone.
Moreover, she had a lot of work to do as a maid.
From the moment she came here, her work accumulated because of my orders.
Was I so inattentive?
'I'm doing this for her, but it's difficult.'
I could tell she had been exposed to danger since she came here.
But the area of the World Tree was the safest place in the south. At least she’d be protected here, even if there was nowhere else to hide.
“…”
Alice was still speechless as she stared blankly ahead.
It was difficult to talk to her in this atmosphere.
When I looked away, embarrassed, I noticed the Elder heading this way.
“Here you are.”
Despite wearing an armor and holding a bow, his expression was much more relaxed.
He had already somewhat adapted.
“It will be time soon.”
"Yes. I wish you well.”
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