How a Hero Lives as a Writer

48 – Chekhov’s Gun (3)

Sir Louis was poised to spring forward for me at any moment.

It is natural.

Intrus’ theory is that elves hate humans, especially warriors.

If an elf suddenly pops out, this kind of reaction would be natural.

“Are you going to fight here?”

The girl elf tilted her head, pressing the corner of her mouth with her index finger.

It was a cute gesture that went well with his appearance, but for some reason, it was a gesture that made me feel uncomfortable that he was wearing clothes that didn’t fit his body.

Should I say it’s the feeling of seeing Miss Helena’s ghost somehow?

ㅡ Hey!

That little elf is of a higher rank than the tall elf next to him.

Perhaps even older.

If you look down on your opponent with your appearance, your throat might be cut the next moment.

“What are you looking for?”

“I heard that three noisy guys came here, so I visited them.”

Are the loud guys talking dwarves?

“I’ve been hearing about this country often lately, so I came here wondering if something had happened….”

The elf girl said that and looked me up and down.

“I feel that the karma does not suit the vessel. Since you are both human and non-human, you must be a hero, right?”

Sir Lewis shook his shoulders and tried to draw his sword, but his hand trembled and he let go of the hilt.

Anyway, in this situation, it seemed that it was more unfavorable to draw the sword.

ㅡ It’s a wise decision, so there’s no need to feel guilty.

Miss Helena said that and pretended to look around her.

… Yes, that’s a wise decision.

Even with all this commotion, the inn’s guests show no interest in our table.

It must mean that there is such an absurd force at work.

The act of drawing a sword in front of an opponent like this is a more dangerous decision.

“Yes. I am called Bright, who was summoned as the 7th hero this time.”

“Is the race human?”

“Yes. You are human.”

Tsk.

From the tall elf, a clicking sound mingled with no small amount of hostility was heard.

Then the girl elf let out a wry smile, feeling a little sorry.

“I’m sorry. We also have our own circumstances.”

This girl elf might have something to say.

For example, you can get an elixir that can cure Reina’s condition….

“It’s only been about a year since I came to this world, but I’ve heard the story. It is said that the nightmare began with a novel written by an ignorant human being….”

“The story goes well. That’s why we don’t have very good feelings towards the god you believe in.”

Nevertheless, he responds more rationally than he thought.

As the editor-in-chief said, as soon as we met, it felt like a battle would take place 5 seconds later.

“Oh, please sit down.”

There is a seat, but making it stand forever is a bit of a stretch.

“Thank you.”

The elf girl immediately sat down, but the tall elf woman just stood still with her arms folded in disapproval.

I decided not to look at her side of her as much as possible.

“Young elves are negative about humans and heroes. But I want you to think that there are elves like me.”

Because of the novel I wrote, Aucklea became a province that attracted considerable attention.

However, no other races have made contact so far.

But the elves, who are known to be the most hostile to humans, came to this territory first.

That would mean that this girl elf is a little more open-minded.

“Even we don’t know the details of the heroes, but we do know the story of how they devoted themselves to this planet.”

Anyway, this girl elf isn’t very hostile to the topic of the hero.

Then….

“Have you heard of the story of the 4th Hero, Diana Woodgard?”

“No.”

You don’t know?

“This is not something I am trying to insult the elves, nor am I bringing it up to be against you.”

“… What do you want to say?”

Whoop, whoop….

That fierce-looking elf standing behind a girl elf must be the standard for elves who hate humans.

If this girl elf leaves, you never know when you’ll meet an elf you can talk to.

So I decided to be a little bolder.

“Each warrior is chosen with a holy sword that contains the power of God. And I too was chosen by the holy sword.”

“So?”

“The power of the holy sword manifests itself in the form the hero needs. The ability of my holy sword is the ability to read the information in the library where all of Mare’s information is recorded.”

“Hmm?”

The elf girl asked for a continuation of the story with a very interesting expression on her face.

It’s okay… ?

“Four Great Warriors, Diana Woodgard. She was the only elf among the warriors.”

After I finished speaking, the elf girl stared me in the eye.

It was as if he was checking whether my words were sincere or not.

Those emerald-like eyes seemed to see through everything in me, so I felt like my body was shrinking involuntarily.

“I don’t think you are lying. But do you think we can believe that?”

“I can show you too.”

“The information of that library?”

“Yes.”

The elf girl tapped her table with her index finger and entered her wardrobe.

I listened to the elf girl’s rhythm and waited for an answer.

“Can I check that right now?”

When the elf girl said that, the woman standing behind her tried to dissuade the elf girl.

But when the elf girl lifted her hand, she just sneaked back behind her, glaring at me like her enemy.

“I would like you to come to the church tomorrow at the same time as today.”

“What?! You son of a b*tch!”

“Okay. Then see you at the cathedral tomorrow.”

The elf girl patted the disgruntled woman on the shoulder and left her shop.

Then the commotion returned as if nothing had happened.

I wonder if it was barrier magic….

It’s a tremendous power, but it won’t reach Helena-sama.

ㅡ Don’t worry. Because I will protect you specially!

If the saintess from the Holy Land were added to this, wouldn’t it be possible to save my life?

“Sorry….”

“Because it was 2-1.”

“….”

Sir Lewis only lowered his head as he bit his lip hard enough to ooze out his blood.

You don’t have to feel so guilty….

Still, that promise gave me some edge in the conversation.

Since the appointment time is tomorrow, you can request support from Prince Albert and the staff of the Holy Kingdom.

That’s probably why the elf standing behind was furious.

“Let’s go.”

“… Yes.”

We left the store and headed straight to the cathedral where the members of the Holy Kingdom were staying.

Since the elves appeared, they were in need of help from the Holy Kingdom.

I’ve been a little distant because it’s burdensome, but now I need to be close.

ㅡ Paladins will be sad when they hear it. You poor boy

Originally, atheists seek God only when they feel sorry for them.

So this time, the Holy Kingdom and God will forgive me.

***

The next day.

The strongest forces in Aucklia’s history have gathered in the cathedral.

30 Knights and 15 paladins.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that all personnel were gathered here, except for those who are currently being deployed for public order maintenance.

Even so, the elf girl was just smiling with a calm expression.

“I apologize for the rudeness.”

“It means you are as precious to them, so it’s okay.”

Beginning the story of the four great warriors sooner rather than later.

The elf urged me with his eyes.

“Then let’s begin.”

I bit those who surrounded me for escort.

It was impossible to take all these people to the Cradle of the Stars.

Sir Louis, whom I trust the most, a saintess who will stand by the hero no matter what, and the elf girl and the woman who appears to be her escort.

And only 5 people, including me, intend to head to the Cradle of the Stars.

“Are you ready?”

“Anytime.”

I summoned the holy sword and turned the key, recalling the Cradle of the Stars.

Then the already familiar brilliant light enveloped us, and when the light disappeared, we arrived at the cradle of stars before we knew it.

“… This is the holy place of knowledge.”

The elf girl looked around her and gave a look of surprise.

Are people who were calm even surrounded by thousands of knights and paladins surprised by this place?

I decided to look sideways at such an elf and check the karma accumulated in me.

I’m sure the number I checked yesterday was 1,032, right?

[1,052]

5 Karma was consumed to find the cradle of stars here.

The karma spent on investigating Aucklia’s spring last time… 2 Counts.

Since the karma recovered per day is 25, 5 and 2 are by no means small karma.

This 25 karma that is accumulating now is greatly influenced by heating appliances.

Sooner or later, this number will decrease drastically.

I hope the story of the 1st to 6th generation of warriors won’t consume a lot of karma.

While I was thinking that, six books flew up from the bookshelf.

“Welcome, children of the stars.”

Unlike usual, Miss Helena appeared in front of us with a very elegant look.

Tension crossed her elf’s face as Miss Helena approached.

As expected, Helena-sama seems to be an elevated existence even for girl elves.

“Who are you?”

A girl elf used her honorifics for the first time!

Hey, Helena-sama!

“Have you not been taught to introduce yourself first when asking someone for their name? Bertus.”

“How….”

“This is the cradle of stars. The will of the stars where all of Mare’s knowledge gathers.”

Miss Helena, she was trying to overpower herself, just like when she first met me.

As expected, when you hold that weight, you feel very powerful….

“Excuse me, great one. My name is Bertus from Valencia, the country of the elves.”

Your name is Bertus?

… Are you a man?

“My name is Lucy.”

“My name is Teresa.”

As the two elves and the saintess bowed their heads, Miss Helena looked at me and winked slightly.

This is Hoga Howie.

Ha ha ha!

Anyway, I felt like things would work out.

“I am Helena. This is the wizard who guards the Cradle of the Stars.”

“Great Being. May I have access to the knowledge of this place?”

“Why?”

“God’s agent told me that the 4 greatest warriors are elves. I want to get to the heart of the story.”

I used to treat you like a child, but now I call you God’s agent.

Hey~ You gain power from this taste?

“Four Great Warriors, Diana Woodgard. She must have been an elf.”

“… Are you sure?”

“Wouldn’t it be nice if you could check it yourself?”

Miss Helena clapped her hands, and the fourth book from her left rose up.

“Are you okay?”

Miss Helena asked if it was okay for her to use my karma.

This is the situation.

There are no other options.

I nodded at Miss Helena’s question.

“Have a good trip.”

The moment Helena said that, a book popped up above our heads and swallowed us.