“Store.”

Whereas sitting beside the tree sapling, I took my time to flick thru the store. Proper now, I wanted to think about a viable technique towards these minotaurs. In my view, the minotaur’s kingdom was a far worse place than the elves’ kingdom.

Though it was clear that the elves have been a lot stronger than the minotaurs, however good traps and fool armies might result in our doom. I imply, realistically, would the orcs have the ability to grasp the idea of lure detection?

To not point out that these minotaurs’ traps have been well-hidden, in accordance with what Jeanne advised us. In that case…

[Would you like to purchase the item ‘Low-grade Summoning Scroll: Fox Spirit’ for 300 gold?]

“Yeah, let’s take, um… 20 of them.” I mentioned as I pressed the affirm button. Not a foul commerce, contemplating that these may save a variety of lives.

Wanting on the merchandise description, actually, I used to be going to skip by this. However then, I noticed that this was virtually the proper software towards the minotaurs.

[Low-grade Summoning Scroll: Fox Spirit (consumable) x20]

[A summoning scroll used to summon a fox spirit. Lasts for 30 minutes]

[Fox Spirit (summon): an entity that loves to play and travel. Nobody knows where they came from, or what purpose do they serve. Due to their playful nature, they’re not aggressive and won’t attack anyone or defend themselves. Can’t be used to inflict harm, but it won’t take any harm. Perfect for a companion or a decoration.]

Nicely, it made sense that this factor was one of many most cost-effective summons on the market, alongside with like, low-grade slimes and stuff. In any case, the outline mainly acknowledged that it wasn’t helpful for something. Something in any respect.

If it was helpful for protection, or like for saving lives, I used to be certain it will be pricey, since this technique was kinda wack. However this fox spirit was simply… Hanging round.

And that was precisely why they might be excellent for this mission. They could not be harmed, nor would they hurt others. Ahh, I could not wait to check my plan~ The destruction could be fairly a sight to behold. Ehehe~

“What are you doing right here, little cub? You took so lengthy.”

“Huh?” I circled after I heard a well-known seductive voice, “why are you right here?”

I shifted my seating place to face the white-haired basic that randomly appeared from the bushes. How did he discover me, anyway?

“To fetch you. Everybody’s ready in entrance of the fortress already,” he defined as he sat beside me on the bottom, “what are you doing right here?”

“Eh? How did you discover me, although?” I raised an eyebrow in confusion.

“Like regular, by sensing your mana. You by no means masks yours, so it’s extremely simple to trace.” He chuckled, teasing me.

Ack, I ought to discover ways to conceal my mana someday. That was embarrassing…

“Superb, positive. Let’s head over to the others.” I appeared away as my cheeks began to redden attributable to disgrace.

“Oh, that sapling, is not that the one from our encounter with that prince?” He remarked whereas pointing on the sapling beside me.

“Ah, so that you seen. Nicely, sure. I simply… I do not know, I simply wish to plant it right here.” I answered nervously. To be sincere, I wasn’t certain myself why I’d hassle doing that. It would not make any distinction in anyway, anyway…

“Hmm,” he mentioned nothing as his finger gently performed with its leaves, “so you possibly can even care about small issues like this. I see.”

“… What’s that imagined to imply?” I sighed. Generally the issues he mentioned did not make sense in any respect.

“Nothing. Let’s head again, little cub.” He giggled like regular once more, and pulled me up.

“Uh,” I stared at him with a clean expression whereas observing our palms, “so, when are you going to launch my hand?”

“Hmm~?” He hummed fortunately.

———

“Chae! There you might be.” Jeanne greeted me brightly in entrance of the fortress gate. Alongside her have been Firiell and basic Emilio, who was now awake and searching stony-faced as regular.

As instructed, a bunch of elf maids was additionally gathered there, full with a pile of assorted trinkets that I assumed have been taken from the treasury. Excellent.

“Heya. I am right here,” I waved at them, “we could go now, then?”

“Umm, the place are we going, precisely?” Firiell requested.

I turned in the direction of her, and was stunned by what I noticed. She was now dressed identical to the royal guards, besides with a crimson cape hung over her shoulder. Not solely that, however she additionally carried round an enormous hammer on her again.

“To the city sq.. However uh… Why are you carrying an enormous hammer?” I questioned whereas pointing on the intricate hammer. It had a stupendous engraving, identical to the dagger I stole from Erenduill. The deal with appeared immaculate, too. All in all, a rattling good weapon. However a bit too large for her measurement, no?

“Oh, this? This is likely one of the royal household’s weapons. Cool, proper?” She answered with an enormous grin on her face, “after I was inside uncle’s recollections, we practiced all types of weapons for hours every day, however my favorite is the hammer! It is simple, easy, however sturdy. Uncle Erenduill did not appear to love it, although.”

“Ah… Nicely, so long as it really works for you, I assume.” I nodded. Huh, did not suppose that she would select such a heavy weapon of all issues. Actually, I anticipated her to decide on one thing like a bow or a dagger. I assume it was very shallow of me to generalize elves.

“Why the city sq.?” Basic Emilio spoke up after such a very long time.

“Basic Emilio, hope you had a great relaxation,” I grinned, “we’ll do an open preparation for tonight. Tonight, we march to the minotaur’s kingdom. Any complaints? Must be okay, proper?” I clapped my palms collectively and appeared round me.

“Uh…” Firiell stuttered.

“Um… Tonight?” Jeanne additionally hesitated as she put her hand on her chin, seemingly excited about one thing.

“I do not thoughts both means~” Basic Zhang, as anticipated, simply agreed with no matter.

“Nicely, basic Emilio? How about you? You are our chief right here, and also you’re additionally the tiebreaker. What do you say?” I tilted my head.

With out saying something, he flew his gaze in the direction of the elf maids, which I adopted. Ack, all of them appeared horrified. Why would they gape like that, did they suppose I used to be a ghost or one thing? Impolite.

“Even they’re discouraged. And the royal guards have simply recovered this morning. Do you suppose we are able to win with this morale?” Basic Emilio requested me again, his stern gaze focusing straight on me.

“We are able to simply carry their morale if that is what you are fearful about.” I shrugged. Huh, basic Emilio certain was an incredible chief. Though I knew that he should’ve been the one who was most desperate to cost out of all of us, he was capable of suppose rationally regardless of his brother being at risk. I would not be so cool-minded if I used to be in his scenario.

“How do you intend to do this?” He requested.

“Ah, geez. All of you certain ask a variety of questions. Let’s simply go to the city sq. and you may see.” I grumbled as I put my palms on my hips, clearly irritated.

Basic Emilio raised one eyebrow earlier than eyeing me intensely, till he lastly gave in, “okay. Your plans are bizarre, however generally they work.”

… Oh?

I gaped after I heard him saying that.

Did he simply acknowledge me?

“Little cub, what are you trying all completely happy for?”

“Huh?” I frowned when my elation was interrupted by a grumpy eel. Ugh, solution to smash the temper. It felt like I used to be getting a promotion or one thing. Felt good to have somebody discover my effort. Ehehe~

——–

“… What will we do now, large sis Chae?” Firiell requested me together with her large eyes as we stood proper in the midst of the bustling city sq..

Huh, the elves have been surprisingly very calm, contemplating that there was mainly a coup final evening. Was it as a result of they realized that the brand new Queen had risen? Did they simply concurrently swap loyalty identical to that? Hecking creepy man, identical to programmed AIs in horror films. Ugh.

“Firiell, they take heed to you now, proper?” I inquired, “although, I nonetheless do not perceive how they’re capable of adapt to the ability shift so simply.”

“Yeah, they need to take heed to me now. It is a bit laborious to elucidate, however… It is virtually like now we have this string connecting us. And when uncle Erenduill died, I immediately felt a necessity to guide them,” she answered whereas scratching her head, “it was scary, actually. And virtually corresponding to how a pack of animal behaves, however that is that.”

“I see. I will not decide the way you guys function, however are you able to please make an announcement to everybody right here?” I questioned.

“Positive, what would you like me to say?”

“Inform them that I am your assistant, and I will host an official, necessary occasion.” I grinned.

“Okay! I can do this!” She beamed fortunately. Ack, so brilliant.

With that, she confidently walked in the direction of the center of the sq. as everybody stopped and laid eyes on her. Nonetheless, she didn’t falter even one bit. She had actually modified, and for the higher.

“Consideration!” She referred to as out with a loud voice that even stunned me, “at present, I, your Queen, have an necessary announcement. My assistant will host an official occasion proper right here, proper now. And everybody should listen!”

Instantly, each elf in my imaginative and prescient saluted concurrently. The sight shocked me a lot that for a second, I forgot that I used to be imagined to go up there and announce my ‘occasion’.

“Ahem.” I cleared my throat, as everybody’s eyes have been now shifting in the direction of me.

“I will make this fast, and with out sugar-coating. I do know that not all of you might be fully loyal to Queen Firiell, and to be frank, we do not really want you to,” I bluntly acknowledged and pointed in the direction of the massive pile of products that we took from the treasury, “and that is why, we’ll perform a little occasion right here.”

Just a few of them gulped the moment they noticed our items. Guess these have been actually helpful, huh? Excellent.

“We’ll give these away. Now, earlier than you get excited, it is not without spending a dime,” I chuckled, “however I do know you guys are broke as fuck, too.”

“Pfft—Ahahahah!”

“Shut it, eel.” I growled in the direction of basic Zhang who ruined the temper. Ugh.

“Th-then how ought to we pay?” A voice from the gang piped up, incomes my consideration.

“Yeah… Please, woman assistant, inform us how will we pay?”

“I… I do not thoughts paying cash!”

As the gang began to get stressed and wild, an evil grin made its means onto my face.

“Splendid. Don’t be concerned, every one among you has the identical alternative to get these.” I chuckled.

As they gulped and waited for me to proceed my sentence whereas holding their breath, my lips parted to say,

“come. Promote out your life. Promote your loyalty to us. Solely those that are prepared to serve the Queen with their life could get the products,” I grinned, “and now, I declare that the public sale is formally beginning.”