Chapter 34 (1/2)
Chapter 34 – Contrast (1)
Crockta wasn't impressed as he finally entered the elven city of Arnin
Of course, everything ell organized The scale of the buildings was enor the leaves of the trees looked like the Gods frorandiose than Orcrox Fortress Apart fro whiter with their aesthetic tastes, the level of construction in the city was similar to that in Orcrox
So he wasn't i him expected
”It has been a long time since I've seen an orc How about it, isn't our city beautiful compared to what you are used to?”
Crockta nodded slightly
“Look, this building is in the latest Bellitran style It is an architectural style developed by the elf architect, Bellitran It was a revolution There was an uproar in the capital To emphasize the depths…”
”Where is Ilya?
Crockta interrupted The elf pouted with dissatisfaction
“Don't be in a hurry Once you learn more about Arnin…”
“I didn't come here to play”
Crockta looked around There were only two species in Arnin, humans and elves They were mostly elves, and occasionally humans could be seen But most users were humans In his eyes, they all see Balhae Clan
“Oh, you are urgent Too urgent I knohy you came here, but you shouldn't live like that”
”……”
”Okay Follow me”
The elf raised a hand to Crockta's shoulder He turned away fro into an alley between two buildings The elf increased his pace Arnin was filled with greenery, so it wasn't hard to keep up with his movements He jumped between trees like a monkey and led Crockta to a hidden place in the city
Soon, an entire forest was revealed There was a lush forest inside the city As the elf ran through the forest, his form temporarily couldn't be seen Crockta sped up as he headed in the direction that the elf had disappeared
It was a while before Crockta caught up with hi at a round wooden table in the middle of the forest
”This place?”
“I have fond childhood memories here It is also a safe place”
The elf grinned
“I am Ilya”
”I guessed so”
”Is that so? Huhu I was surprised when Derek suddenly said he would helpthat the person sent is an orc”
He waved his hand The ic poayed and a few leaves fell into his hands He arranged them on top of the table “Our objective is the same, so let's join hands”
”Please explain in detail”
“You want to get rid of the group of cursed people called Thawing Balhae I want to get rid of the corrupt people who colluded with Thawing Balhae and establish a clean order in Arnin”
“Corrupt?”
“Who is the corrupt person?”
Ilya placed three leaves on the round table and picked up one of theh Ilya raised it to his eyes His blue eyes were visible through the hole
“Arnin's mayor, Elsanad”
Crockta nodded He recalled Derek's voice
'I have planned a few investe'
Derek was betting on the collapse of the Arnin mayor Crockta looked into Ilya's eyes Derek was absolutely not a good person It was hard to believe in Ilya if he had a good relationshi+p with Derek
Ilya shrugged
“All you have to do is hit the Thawing Balhae Clan with me I will take care of the rest, so don't worry”
”…Um”
But Crockta wasn't a good person either His goal was a bloody revenge Therefore, he would join hands with Ilya for the collapse of a common enemy
”I understand”
”It sounds like you have decided to do it together with me, so let me explain in more detail”
Ilya placed a hand on the round table Suddenly, the wind bleay the leaves
“In the past, Mayor Elsanad and I were friends She was a dear friend of mine”
His eyes became distant as he recalled the past
“We once wanted toI helped her to beco the taste of power, she changed Now she isn't the Elsanad that I knew anymore”
”Is this related to the Thawing Balhae Clan?”
“Of course She is conspiring with those cursed by the stars called Thawing Balhae…they started elf trafficking and the reconstruction of the city”
”……”
“The people you want to kill are the dogs of Mayor Elsanad, the ones enjoying profit from her Here, let me show you”
Ilya beckoned to the air Then two elves walked out fro the bushes Crockta wasn't surprised since he had noticed them Ilya introduced them, “They are my friends”
”It is nice to meet you”
”Nice to meet you”
They greeted Crockta They felt soreeted them
”Are you alive? I am the orc Crockta”
Ilya explained Crockta's words “This is an orc greeting”
The two elves roup left the forest where the round table was located, heading in the opposite direction from the way Crockta entered
Crockta frowned as he saw the landscape outside of the forest It was far frola buildings and houses that were just barely keeping their shape These were the streets of the poor It was like looking at the back alleys of Anail
“I showed you Arnin's sunny spot earlier, while this is Arnin's shade nobody cares about this place”
Suddenly, there was a disturbance Ilya placed his finger to his lips in a 'shh' gesture They approached the place through some shade
“……!”
Crockta's eyes widened
A group of hu an elf in front of an old house The elf's mouth was covered with a towel and her body restrained so that she couldn'ther body to resist, but she couldn't go against the strength of ht
”damn!”
Crockta tried to run out However, Ilya grabbed Crockta His body was greatly shaking Ilya looked startled as he saw Crockta's ar
“Calm down”
“Look at that…!”
“I knohere they are going”
“……!”
“They are the s care of theilant We must wipe them all out”
The kidnappers disappeared with the elf Crockta took deep breaths to try and caler
”You have a strong sense of justice I'm really surprised”