Chapter 13
Maa, is that so?
Because Tira tried to desperately explain, Tiras mama nodded in understanding in the end.
And then, Tiras mama (I would like to know her name already) looked at Filia and said,
Isnt it great, Filia-san. Werent you scared?
Un, I was okay! Papa beat the scary guy!
Scary guy
Owen somehow, sorry
Well then, Okaasama. I think that I should start examining the research we obtained at once
Ah, about that. Its unfortunate, but those documents dont have anything useful about treating Okaasans disease
Eh?
This cant be cured with Healing Jutsu in the first place
T, that cant be
Ma, dont worry. I already know the source of Okaasans disease
I confidently approach Tiras mamas bed before Tira completely loses her confidence.
This is a curse
Curse.
Black magic.
Its an ancient magic that diverges from this worlds system just like Healing Jutsu.
Curse, is it?
Yes. But, it isnt something too troublesome Umm, Okaasan, just before your condition worsened, didnt you touch some old looking tool or weapon?
I wonder Its already more than a half year ago Ah, but, I was organizing our storehouse that time, so it may have been during that
Then, that may be the cause. A spirit may sometimes dwell in old tools
Its known as Tsukumogami1in Japan.
But, if you unknowingly throw it away, it will cast a curse on you in anger
Humans have an occupation, Witch Doctor, who more or less specializes in dispelling such curses.
Spirits who could cast such strong curse are very rare, though
You are very knowledgeable
Nono, its not that much
Why did your face redden?
Crap.
Tiras mama is naturally a married woman. No matter how cute she is, I shouldnt be falling in love with her.
Rather, the husband is enviable.
Putting that aside.
The reason I know about the curse is, of course, thanks to my skill.
Pinnacle of Black Magic
I didnt think it would be much of use, but I didnt think it would be useful in a place like this.
Yosh, you are fine now
I dispelled Tiras mamas curse instantly.
The ejection of magic power has stopped
The magic power which was constantly being released suddenly stopped as if the faucet has been closed.
Have you cured it?
Yes
When I nodded, Tira suddenly started running while being overcome with emotions.
Is this perhaps!
D, dont panic.
This is where I should accept her feelings openly like a man!
I spread my arms wide and prepare myself to welcome her.
Saa, come and jump into my chest!
Okaasama!
The next moment, Tira runs past me and embraces her mama.
Right, huh~
Im glad Okaasama
Arara, theres nothing to cry about
Tiras mama gently pats the head of her sobbing daughter.
Filia
N~?
Will you go outside with papa for a little?
Un
I grasp Filias hand and leave the room.
Its the Parent and child with no outsiders present thing.
Im a man who can read the mood nanodearu.
By the way, beautiful scene of elf mother and daughter embracing each other was perfectly recorded in my memory withPinnacle of Memoryskill.
Lets thoroughly enjoy it later.
After saving Tiras mama that day, I have been received with utmost hospitality.
I also met Tiras papa.
Naturally (?) I have told himGive me your daughter, please.
The exchange went like this from there.
I cant possibly say Yes, here you go to a man I dont know!
You are correct, Otousama. Thats the normal reaction, isnt it?
In the first place, I wont give my daughter to anyone!
O, otousama?
As if Id let her marry! No matter how old she is, she will stay in this house~! We will be together even after she becomes obaachan~!
Hey, I would be troubled with that, though!?
Tiras papa is quite a doting parent.
Maa, he has such cute daughter, its understandable.
Seems like I have to slowly and carefully capture him
This doting parent is, in fact, the patriarch.
That explains why they live on such huge tree.
The elf village is divided into seven settlements which are all governed by a patriarch.
Tiras papa is one of those people.
By the way, the patriarchs families are the legendary king of elvesHigh Elves descendants.
So thats why Tira-tan is so divine?
What are you talking about?
Tira looks at me with her eyes half closed.
The next day, we walk around the elf village.
Tira is showing me around her village.
The three of us cross bridges.
Rather, the ground is unreasonably far. Maa, its two hundred meters so its natural.
Although I say bridges, they are mostly just an unstable suspension bridges.
Considerably scary.
Along the way, Filia who innocently ran around almost fell down, I was frightened to death.
Maa, if it comes to that, I will just catch her with flight magic.
We passed by other elves several times along the way.
Tira-sama, welcome back
Tira-sama, Im glad you are safe! I heard your Okaasama is completely cured now!
Tira-sama, you have cleared a dungeon? Amaz~ing
Being a patriarchs daughters, Tira is quite adored.
By the way, you are? I dont think I saw you before
I have been travelling for a long time. I met her in a dungeon by a chance so we came back together
Hee
exchanged such conversation with the elven villagers several times.
The elves dont have a good impression of humans.
In fact, there are many elves who are hate humans.
So normally, I wouldnt be able to hold such peaceful conversations, but
Just where did you learn such technique? You really look like a genuine elf
I have disguised myself.
Therefore, no matter how you look, I look like a genuine elf, its perfect.
Pinnacle of Disguise
Its thanks to this skill.
By the way, I have disguised Filia into an elven little girl with this power too.
Rather, elven little girl, seriously cute
I wouldnt show her to Owen Jiisan no matter what.
This thing, black magic, I wont be surprised anymore no matter what you do
Papa, ama~zing!
Fufufu, papa is great, right?
However, Im really, really sorry
Im confused by Tiras sudden apology.
Eh? About what?
Even though you are a benefactor who saved both me and my mother, you cant even walk around without disguise
Uun. I realyl dont mind, though.
Im fully enjoying myself.
In the first place, a conflict between races isnt anything odd.
But, why do elves hate humans?
That is
Tira then told me the reason.
The reason why elves hate humans.