Chapter 26
Chapter 26 – Prospects for the future
Translator: Vitus
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A lot of Elven elders arrived to greet us in the village square . I wonder if people from the outside world are rare here, are my round ears that unusual? Suddenly, a large number of people gather and surrounded us . This made me wonder, which of us is the legendary race here? The Elven elders spoke very intimate as they shook hands with me .
“Hehehe, Ernea is very popular . ”
Mistral seems to be glad that the village elders accepted me without hesitation .
“Why am I so popular?”
No matter how I look at it, everyone was giving me just much attention . A large number of elven elders kept on coming continuously . Though I said, it was a festival; I thought that it might be a welcome celebration for us instead . But before I could entertain this ridiculous thought, the crowd of elders suddenly parted left and right while making way for someone .
As I directed my slight onwards, a granny walked over while supporting herself with a cane .
“It is the great grandmother Yūryi-sama . ”
I bowed down hastily as Mistral revealed the elder’s identity . While bowing down, I noticed that I don’t have any idea about the etiquette followed by the Elves .
“Nice to meet you, human child . Thank you for coming for my birthday celebration . ”
It was the birth festival of elder instead .
“Nice to meet you . I am called Ernea Isu . To be invited here is an honor . ”
“Fu fu fu, don’t be so humble, fiancé of the dragon princess, I welcome you heartily . ”
Oh, it is because I am the future husband of Mistral that they welcomed me to the greatest extent possible, which was just impossible otherwise . I feel relieved since now I know a little about my position .
Nevertheless, the title of the dragon princess incredible as even the Great Elder of Elves has to pay respect to her .
“This is a small place, but please enjoy today . ”
We were all healed by the gentle smile of the granny with a cane . It was a smile spilled over by nature itself .
“Let us have a seat, Elder-dono . ”
A beautiful woman takes the hand of the grandma and guides her to the center of the square .
Is it probably the heart of the village? The middle of the plaza one step higher, and around the plaza are gorgeous flowers and decorative branches .
At the center of the square, grandma and some old people nestled together .
Plenty of people had gathered in the plaza, with cups filled with sake in their hands .
The seating arrangement was plentiful, and they started serving several dishes that I had never seen before .
Both me and Mistral receive a cup of sake from a man nearby .
“Then, it seems that all the distinguished guests have gathered . ”
A mature man who stood next to the elders raised his cup .
His long mustache is cool .
“To celebrate the 1321st birthday of our senior!”
I toasted and raised my cup in chorus everyone .
From here on, it became a grand celebration . Everyone was drunk and singing loudly . The beverages served had a fruity tint, and the food was very delicious as well .
The granny also seemed to be delightfully celebrating with everyone .
Mistral was surrounded by ladies of the Elven village and gave their blessing for her marriage with a human boy . Mistral blushed bashfully from beginning to end .
And I was surrounded by the male camp .
“You, how dare you take our Mistral-sama away!”
“Let’s get used to it . ”
“I absolutely won’t acknowledge this!!”
I could only give a wry smile when several grudges resounded among the voices of men .
Agreeing to the challenge of people, I prepared myself to run around the village .
It was an event where they had to catch me, and even the prizes are ready beforehand .
“Come on, those who catch Ernea, the future husband of Mistral-sama, will receive a reward from the elders . ”
Cheers erupted from the elders as soon as the master of ceremony declared this .
I, I’m S-sorry! Please forgive me!
I thought that the elves head group was good at wisdom and assumed it to be an elegant tribe . I felt a sense of intimacy, the way they enjoyed making a fuss like human beings .
But I am totally disappointed to be caught and mobbed .
I escaped desperately .
I thought of asking Mistral for help, but she was unexpectedly having fun while talking to the elder granny . I wonder what they are talking about . I can not afford to think about such a thing . I have to get away .
I hid in the bushes, hiding under the eaves .
But there was no way I could hide from the elven tribe who knew the village, they immediately found me and gave chase .
Fufufu . But I did not get caught . I’m confident of running away . I always ran away from the Large Demonic Wolf Beast earlier . I raised by physical strength with dragon pulse and escaped . People admired me as I escaped, as expected of Mistral-sama’s future husband .
Well, is that praise for running away? Or are they complimenting my handling of dragon pulse? It is a subtle thing .
While running around, I hid in the shadow of one of the village houses .
Since I ran further away from the people chasing me, I wonder if I can take a break for a while . I breathed out roughly while being wary of the surroundings .
“Ah, today is the elven grandmother’s birthday celebration . So why am I being chased around . ”
I grumbled about it alone .
“Yes, it is a celebration for the great grandmother . ”
“So so, do not chase me around, and go celebrate with your grandmother . ”
“But, the village became fun, and the great grandmother seemed glad too . ”
“Ehehe, is that so?”
N n? Who the hell was I talking to? I looked around while regaining situational awareness after a long time . I thought that there was no one around, but then there was a nudge at the hem of my clothes .
Surprised, I shifted my line of sight .
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“N’ntto, Kon’nichiwa . ”
(TL: Romaji is more suitable for this kid’s tone)
Before I knew it, a small girl stood under my feet .
“Ko, kon’nichiwa . ”
I was so surprised that I opened my eyes wide in a circle .
I thought that everyone was scattered and nobody was there .
I was caught by a girl before I noticed .
A huge smile floated on the girl’s face .
She is so cute!
Her hair seems so fluffy fluffy with the same chestnut color as mine . Her eyes are pretty as a cat, and her lips are slightly peachy . I could see long drooping ears through the gap between the hair . She is small and has a small animal-like atmosphere . I guess her age is about five years old .
“Aree, you caught me while I was unaware . ”
“I caught you, that’s it . ”
The little girl was holding the hem of my clothes, unwilling to separate from me .
“You see, can you overlook me this once?”
“No, no way . ”
The little girl shook her head in denial .
It is cute .
I am boiling with an urge to hug her . This is my first time seeing such an adorable child .
“Could you tell me your name?”
I will give up if it is to be caught by this girl .
I crouched down and at the little girl .
“N’ntto, Purishia!”
Purishichan greeted me while we were found by an adult who arrived nearby .
“Were you hiding in such a place?”
However, she found me . I obediently revealed the fact that PurishiChan caught me .
“I was captured by Purishichan . ”
“What, you were already caught? Well, it can’t help it then . ”
On seeing PurishiChan who was firmly grasping the hem of my clothes, the adult who came running also gave up .
“Well then, let’s return to the open square?”
The elder also shrugged their shoulders regrettably and returned .
He seemed to want to catch me from since a long time, but then a little girl took the lead . I could only smile wryly at the depressed reaction of the elder .
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By the way, I have hardly seen any children, I wonder why .
I join hands with PurishiChan and return to the plaza and observe those who come back .
Most of the people are adults, and there are a few boys and girls like Mistral and me . But, I did not see any child as small as Purishichan .
“Is there no other child who is the same age as Purishichan?”
“N’ntto, Purishia is the youngest in the village, everyone else is older than me . ”
PurishiChan said while looking up to me .
That reminds me, I read in stories that the Elves have a very long lifetime . Thus it ‘s hard for children to be born .
“Is that so?”
Then, it seems there is no other child of the same age for her to play along . While I thought about that, we had already arrived at the open square .
Everyone applauded for PurishiChan after we came back . PurishiChan is embarrassed on being praised . Her cheeks were dyed red, and she clung on to me .
So cute~
As I loosened my cheeks, Mistral came close .
Hey, she looks at me with murderous eyes .
“Ernea has such a hobby?”
No, not a hobby, this . It is a misunderstanding . Look at the cute Purishichan, isn’t she just so lovely while smiling?
“You are misunderstanding it . ”
Mistral looks at me coldly who is waving his hands to deny it . Please believe me . I am not a lolicon
Uuu… I was tearing eyed when Mistral blew out laughing .
“I’m sorry . I teased you too much . ”
“S-so cruel, Mistral . ”
Mistral comes close and strokes my head to comfort me and help cheer up, while the people around begin to make fun of us .
This time, I feel that even Mistral was embarrassed .
“Oh my, PurishiChan caught Ernea . ”
The elves grandmother arrived and stroked Purishichan’s head who was still clinging on to me .
“N’ntto, I caught him on my own . ”
Everyone smiled at the charm of PurishiChan who points to the direction of the day after tomorrow .
“Well then, I have to give you a reward . ”
“N’ntto, Purishia wants Onii-chan . ”
Declaring as such, Purishichan heartily embraced me .
“Oh, my!”
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Mistral smiles wryly, and the Elves are very surprised .
I was surprised as well . I wonder what is so good about me .
“Well then, there is no helping it . ”
And the grandmother also consents readily .
“Eh, eh . . what!!”
Everyone except Grandma and PurishiChan cried out amazement .
“My grandmother, you must not speak so lightly, because this little child will actually believe it . ”
I talked in a hurry with an irritated tone, but I do not have an ear to listen . (TL: The second part means “To turn deaf ears to”)
I mumbled and went back to my original place; there was no helping it .
“E, Ernea, What on earth did you do exactly?”
Mistral shows a perplexed expression . Well, I do not understand it too . I did not do anything that would get me Purishichan’s favor .
I was troubled, and the elves were troubled as well .
On the other hand, PurishiChan was seemingly happy and dancing around joyfully .
“Great-grandmother always causes a frenzy by saying dangerous things mockingly . ”
“As expected of the great-great-grandchild of our ancestor . Purishichan surprises us every time . ”
“Well, can you drink as much as I can?”
The people of Elven family disperse while leaking various comments unanimously .
Well, why aren’t they treating this matter seriously? A little girl from the Elven family taking a liking to a young human boy who’s age is well above her .
Where are your parents?
What on earth are they?
Only I and Mistral were left behind with an expression of the perplexity .
“Elnea, You should talk a little with the elder, I will look after Purishichan . ”
Mistral says with a sigh .
Yes, I understand . I tried to head towards grandma, but PurishiChan didn’t let me get away .
“PurishiChan, could you stay with your elder sister for some time?”
Mistral stooped down and requested .
“No, no way . ”
However, PurishiChan stubbornly refused to separate from me .
“It can’t help it, let us go see grandma together . ”
“Umm… well then, please take care . ”
Me and the Mistral smile wryly . And so, Mistral and I entered the female quarters and headed to the center of the hall to where grandma was while holding hands with Purishichan .
[Translated by Vitus at ExMachina . Asia]
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