“Tarhan! These guys are dangerous! We have to run away!!”

“Gasp… Gasp… But… it’s an advanced spirit, not your elf!!”

“That’s not true… gasp… I can tell… it’s an elf… my elf!!”

My head spun at the sight of the two elves urgently conversing.

‘How should I end this?!’

I didn’t intend to, but I took away that elf’s precious family, didn’t I?

That elf went crazy, didn’t he?

The sylph sitting on my shoulder, emitting hostility towards that elf as it puffs up, should return to the elf or the elf will die.

One of the two must happen for the situation to end.

The sylph has no intention of going back.

Killing that elf is also the worst option.

To kill an elf in the forest of elves without knowing what will happen in the future?

While pondering over the noisy conversation between the two elves, Rageta furrowed her brow and crossed her arms.

“Ah, the guys inside are making a lot of noise. Can’t they be silent like a demon?”

As she vented her annoyance, the elf’s gaze turned towards Rageta.

And…

“Indeed, elves are not my cup of tea.”

Thump.

Clang.

As soon as Rageta finished speaking, the two elves collapsed to the ground.

“Rageta! You didn’t kill them, did you?! This is the forest of elves!”

“I only knocked them unconscious. Killing seems like a good option too.”

“If you kill an elf in the forest of elves, you will receive the curse of the elves!!”

“Curse or not, it will only expose our location to the elves.”

“It’s dangerous! Elf assassins are so cruel and powerful!!”

“Weaker than me.”

“…”

Upon hearing the realistic words, Ellie, who had lost her composure, lowered her gaze towards the ground where the tip of her sword had landed with a thud.

Rageta smirked at the frozen Ellie and bent down, meeting her gaze.

“So, what does our demon want to do?”

In the end, it will turn out like this~

Someone else causes the accident, but I have to deal with it, damn it…

This time, I caused the accident, didn’t I? I didn’t intend to, but…

I saw Sylph with a sigh.

“Sylph.”

[Yeah!]

“That elf is very sad because he lost you.”

“Yeah, it seems like it!”

Is that why kids are afraid?

They don’t know what’s good or bad because everything is so clear and pure.

The so-called pure evil.

I awkwardly smiled at the energetic Sylph and stroked the child’s head with my finger.

“Sylph, you said you became a superior wind spirit, right?”

[Yeah! Thanks to the stone that Grandma gave me~]

“That tiny thing?! Don’t say Grandma!! Have you seen a young and pretty Grandma like this?!

This big and plump!! Have you seen a Grandma like this?!”

“Come on, calm down, Grandma Raggerta.”

“Eli!! You really!!”

Raggerta, who got caught up in the word “Grandma,” ignored the commotion since Eli would handle it herself.

“Then, can you summon a lower Sylph or something?”

[Summoning is impossible, but I can call the kids around here!]

“Wow~ that’s amazing~ then can you grant me one favor?”

[Yeah! If it’s Diarm’s favor, I’ll grant it!]

“Thank you~ as expected, there’s nothing but Sylph~”

[Hehehe~]

Seeing the child leaning against me and smiling mischievously, it pricked my conscience as if adults were freely using a child’s power.

But to get out of this situation, there was no choice…

“Sylph, can you summon a lower Sylph and attach it to your previous contractor?”

What I was trying to do was to reverse the contract with the spirit.

After thinking for a moment, Sylph smiled widely.

“It’s difficult to contract other spirits freely. But I’ll give it a try!”

“Thank you, Sylph.”

Approaching the elf who fainted with his wings flapping, the little child.

As I recited the incantation, suddenly a gust of wind swept through and the swirling green energy I first saw when I met Sylph appeared again.

“It’s amazing that the spirits arrive as soon as I finish the incantation.”

[Huh? Strange… But… Okay.]

Though Sylph’s voice was faint and barely audible from a distance, after a moment of conversation with the spirit, she smiled and turned towards me.

“Diarm~ I’ve come to make a new contract!”

“Already? As expected, there’s no one but Sylph.”

“Hehe~ There’s no one but Diarm for me either~”

I had no way of knowing whether her words were true or false…

***

Lageta, who had knocked out the noisy elf.

He had tried to erase the spirit he called grandmother from this world.

“Sigh… It’s Sylph’s spirit, so I have to endure it.”

After pushing away Eli, who tried to stop him, I watched how Diarm would solve this problem.

A crisis that could make the journey ahead difficult if handled improperly.

“Summoning is impossible, but I can call the children nearby!”

“Yes! I’ll do anything for Diarm’s request!”

“Hehehe~”

“It’s difficult to contract other spirits freely. But I’ll give it a try!”

As they seemed to be talking to each other, the wind spirit flew towards the elf who had fainted.

As soon as it arrived, it spread magic power around using the power of the spirit.

As soon as the spell is completed, the ownerless Sylphs in the vicinity will gather.

“So, Diarm is taking away the spirits and making new contracts.”

As expected, Diarm is kind.

Too kind to resist.

This world is a survival of the fittest.

The weak are naturally robbed and devoured by the strong.

It’s not Diarm’s fault for taking away the spirits.

It’s only the weak and pathetic elf who had their spirits taken.

Even for such a petty and feeble elf, Diarm shows mercy.

“Well, because it’s Diarm, that’s why I’m with him.”

Arwyn, Rageta’s adopted daughter, had no trace of cuteness unlike Diarm.

From the moment she was born, she was the daughter of a powerful noble, with everything at her disposal.

She could have anything she wanted and was constantly admired by those around her.

Of course, arrogance was the foundation of her character, and as the days went by, it only grew stronger.

Arwyn was synonymous with haughtiness, but recently she found something she couldn’t have.

It was the heart of the hero, Dre.

While everyone in the world admired Arwyn, Dre did not.

The child was still young and innocent, and there were many exceptional women around him, including a saint and the daughter of the Elven Chief.

That was why Arwyn could not completely capture Dre’s heart.

Perhaps if she had learned the art of winning the hearts of others from a young age, it would be different, but Arwyn was not like that.

She was taught, but she did not learn.

“Thanks to that, she must be struggling with infatuation right now.”

On the other hand, look at Diarm.

From a young age, he lost his parents, traveled, and ran a rescue shelter himself.

He survives in this harsh world solely relying on his abilities.

Furthermore, he is still young.

He is a child that is so different when compared to her own daughter.

When she sees that child, she wants to help him.

It could be because of his mysterious abilities that her heart feels drawn to him.

But comparing him to her own daughter only intensifies her feelings.

That’s why she deliberately ignores that child.

Even if Rageta interferes this time, the problem with the elves can be easily resolved.

And yet, she simply observed.

If Rageta interferes, it wouldn’t be Diarm’s growth, but Rageta’s influence taking over.

She resolves what he can’t and leaves what he can do alone.

While watching Diarm grow slowly and excellently, she smiles.

“He’s fast.”

Fortunately, there was an unclaimed sylph nearby, and a spirit approached at a rapid speed, revealing its appearance.

To confirm its level, she infused it with magic and examined the spirit.

“Hmm? But it has an owner?”

A symbol of a contract appeared within the spirit.

There were two fallen elves over there.

One was an elf who had lost their spirit due to Diam.

The other was a normal elf who followed their colleague.

I sent my magic to search for the contract holder, and it turned out to be the spirit of the normal elf.

There are several reasons, but the general rule is that each spirit has one owner.

Therefore, the Sylph who became Diam’s spirit also terminated the contract with their previous contractor and became Diam’s spirit.

[Huh? It’s strange, but I guess it’s fine~]

However, I’m not sure if that Sylph knows about it or not.

Taking advantage of the owner’s lost consciousness, I commanded the young spirit to make a dual contract.

The subordinate spirit that flew over didn’t really know what was going on, but since it was ordered by the superior spirit, it naturally formed a contract.

And so, the Sylph who made the forbidden dual contract in the spirit world…

[Diam~ I came to make a new contract!]

They embraced Diam with a pure smile.

[Heehee~ I have no one but Diam~]

It would have been a scene that would drive the elves crazy if they had witnessed it.

But since Rageta, who would take care of themselves if someone blamed Diam, ignored the problem in front of them.

***

The Sylph circled around me while giggling.

As I watched, my mood improved as well.

‘It’s cold.’

Every time their wings fluttered, the winter wind brushed against my cheek.

[Hmm… it’s cold.]

While feeling sad, I chuckled at the sight of the fallen two elves sitting on my head and swinging their legs.

Now that the spirit problem was resolved… what should I do now?

Wait until the two elves regain consciousness?

Or just leave them and continue on my way?

Explaining this situation when they regain consciousness would be troublesome.

And I’m worried that if I leave them, wild monsters might attack the defenseless elves.

No, it’s not that I’m worried about the elves’ lives.

I’m worried that all the effort I put into solving the problem will be wasted if the two elves die.

After briefly stroking my chin, I had a good idea.

“Sylph, can you move those two people? No, I mean, those two elves?”

[Yes!]

“Sylph is amazing~ So, can you lift those two people up onto that tree over there?”

[Got it!]

With the wind at my request, I lifted up the unconscious elf.

[Hup!]

With an adorable burst of strength, I placed the elf on a sturdy branch.

Thunk!

Thud!

I threw them like a sack of potatoes…

They might have a few bruises when they wake up… but it’s better than dying, right?

With this, the troublesome problem is solved!

But if a flying monster eats the elves, then there’s nothing I can do.

As I rubbed my hands together, Ellie approached, appealing for the end of the situation.

“Oh, spirit. I have one question.”

[What is it?]

“You seem to be able to communicate with the lord. Is that correct?”

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[The lord? Ah, you mean the young master!

Yes! But why?]

“Unfortunately, the lord is unable to speak.

So if the lord were to communicate with us, I would like you to relay the message.”

Upon Ellie’s words, Sylph looked at me intently.

Is it okay? Those sparkling eyes seemed to ask.

Does it matter?

Up until now, I haven’t said a word during our journey.

Well, it seems necessary now.

By not saying a word, various misunderstandings have arisen.

Of course, I’m not actually mute, so if I were to speak, I could clear up those misunderstandings. But

Why didn’t you say anything until now?!

Because I knew that an annoying situation like this would happen, I kept my mouth shut.

But even if I keep my mouth shut, can I still convey my intentions?

“Fine. Instead, tell them what I want to say.”

[Okay! Diam said so!]

“Thank you, spirit.”

[Call Spra! Diam’s comrade, right?]

“Hmm, Spra. I’ll be counting on you from now on.”

“Spra? Take good care of our little one~”

[Okay, sis! Miss! And grandma!]

“Oh, calling me sis… Not a bad title.”

“Oh, miss?! Spra? I may be a miss but still…”

“If that’s the case, then I’ll call you miss too, you damn spirit bitch!!!”

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