After Being Sold Out By The Empire, I Decide To Assist The Demon King
Chapter 115 - 114: Arrival of the Elf Caravan

Chapter 115: Chapter 114: Arrival of the Elf Caravan

Silver Moon Tree Court was a place blessed with abundant resources. It was the origin of many rare spices and ingredients for magic potions, as well as several unique materials that could solely be found there.

As the nation closest to the World Tree, its guardians indeed possessed some exceptional resources.

The Elf Clan was one of the few nations without any opposing races—they bore a grudge against humans for their malevolence but did not scorn them. They looked down on the poverty of magical beings yet treated them equally. They disdained the Dwarfs’ rudeness but communicated with them as straightforwardly as they could. They were unaccustomed to the Beastman’s demeanor but still maintained harmony with them.

This was the Elves, a race far more benevolent and powerful than those depicted in Yila’s past life novels. Being directly under the World Tree, they unabashedly showcased their beauty and nobility to the entire world.

Of course, the nobility with a metaphorical "bump on the head" would not appreciate this.

Thus, the relationship between humans and Elves gradually worsened.

...

"Are you not going to ask them to take a message to your old flame?"

As usual on this terrace, Vera asked Yila, looking at the incoming Elf carriage in the distance and remarking, "It seems like a huge trade caravan is coming this time. We’re going to have a good spending spree."

And Yila, as usual, stood next to her, as usual, reached out to tap Vera on the head, and replied, "I’ve said it before, Cassiopeia is my friend, not some old flame."

As Yila said this, he did not mind Vera giving him a look that said, "Do you think I believe you?" He shook his head and asked, "Why are you still here? Didn’t we agree earlier to hand over that slab to the Elven caravan and have them take it back?"

"Huh? Me?"

Vera looked puzzled. Although it sounded very much like an exclamation, her tone clearly indicated a question. So she now looked at Yila with a "Are you kidding me?" expression and said, "But I’m a fugitive!"

Yila glanced at her and shook his head helplessly. "Never mind, I already saw Youyou carrying the slab. Compared to being a fugitive, you’re just lazy, aren’t you?"

"Ah, this... How can you slander me without evidence?"

Looking seemingly outraged, Vera’s face paled as she argued, "Being a fugitive doesn’t count as being lazy... Fugitive! How can a Witch Demon being a fugitive count as laziness?"

Following that were some perplexing remarks like "I am loyal to the Empire," and "Beauty is a woman’s nature," which couldn’t help but make Yila chuckle.

Then, as Yila turned his head and looked back at the Silver Moon Tree Court’s trade caravan, his smile abruptly ended.

"..."

Noticing Yila’s silence, Vera also peeked over, and she quickly noticed the tall Elf surrounded by others, wearing a crown and luxurious attire, stepping out of the carriage.

Although she had never seen her in person, could that possibly be...

"Could that possibly be..."

With a mischievous smile, Vera faced the silent Yila and teased, "The Elf Empress, Cassiopeia? She specifically came to see you. Isn’t she indeed your old flame?"

This time, Yila found it somewhat tricky to explain.

"There’s no clear way to explain it to you. I was once the Chief Governor, a legendary figure sung by bards across the world, with significant renown. Cassiopeia coming to see me after my defection to the Demon King Territory is reasonable; moreover, the ability of a Governor to absorb non-human Mana applies to Elves too. That’s why Cassiopeia personally came, eager to understand my current political stance. Even from the perspective of our personal friendship, visiting an old friend during such major trade negotiations is quite normal."

Yila went on a lengthy explanation, turning to go downstairs while addressing Vera, whose face bore a smirk, "So, do you understand now?"

"..."

Following down the stairs with an even more peculiar grin, Vera couldn’t help but laugh aloud, "Hahahaha, hahahaha... That’s hilarious, really... Hahaha, Yila, you’re too funny."

Vera laughed, clutched her stomach, as if from a stomachache, though a Witch Demon shouldn’t feel stomach pain.

"???"

Seeing Yila’s baffled face, Vera stifled her laughter with a couple of coughs and said, "Cough, cough, Yila, didn’t you notice how rushed you seemed when you explained everything just now? Hahaha!!!"

"I was rushed? No, I wasn’t."

Yila immediately retorted, but upon seeing Vera’s expression that conveyed, "Keep talking, I’d love to hear it," he suppressed his irritation and admitted, "Alright, I got a bit rushed because I couldn’t stand your misinterpretation."

"Hmph, sure, sure~"

Saying this, Vera nodded to avoid getting hit, patting Yila’s shoulder, "It’s rare to hear you go on at length like that."

Yila paused his steps briefly before continuing as if he hadn’t heard anything.

After exiting Demon King Castle, Yila walked through the castle’s courtyard, which was tended by little fairies and maids. As soon as he crossed the moat, he came face-to-face with the Elf caravan.

The Elves, who had been paying attention to Yila’s direction, instantly spotted him.

"Yila!"

A young-looking Elf approached him, giving an apologetic smile to Hilena, with whom he had been conversing. He then removed his gloves and extended his hand, saying, "I’ve always wanted to see you again, didn’t expect it to be in the Demon King Territory."

This was...

Yila thought for a moment, connecting an old name with the Elf’s appearance before him. He asked tentatively, "Yulde? Yulde Cuil?"

The Elf named Yulde blinked in surprise at Yila’s words. Trying to maintain elegance, he warmly hugged Yila, "I’m grateful you still remember my name."

"I thought humans saw all Elves as looking alike, but Yila, you’re special~"

Saying this, Yulde handed Yila a small pack wrapped in leaves, "Take this, a token of our friendship, nothing of great value."

"And my gratitude~"

Another petite, adorable Elf offered, while more Elves gathered around Yila after arriving in the Demon King Territory.

"Please accept my gift too."

"Yila, thank you for everything you’ve done for the Elf Clan."

"My friend Yila, this is something from my family. My daughter always asks about you. If you ever visit Silver Moon Tree Court, be sure to come to my house as a guest~"

"I wrote a few poems after you left, would you like to hear them?"

"Take my gift first."

"That beam of light♪~ shining brightly♪~ in the moon’s♪~ glow♪~"

"Yila, good day! We meet again."

"..."

Satan Ye: ...

If they tried to take him away, could we stop them?