After my rebirth, Miss Saint turned evil

However, whether it was good or bad, Frodo also agreed with Murphy's idea.

Then, only the Saint Lady is left.

Murphy was sitting in the carriage and looking up, and her eyes met the saint standing outside.

The expression was very disappointed, as if he didn't want to admit it at all and was unwilling to accept his proposal.

Really... I'm hated.

From last night’s conversation, we knew that such explicit words still made people feel as if their spirit was being forcibly sucked away from them.

Well, just like when I traveled before.

However, whether it is good or bad, a decision must be made as soon as possible.

The giant ape's intimidation had gradually turned into docility.

This is actually a signal that it thinks the prey has been caught, and its instinctive habits have made it start to enjoy the fun of hunting.

The sound of horse hooves roared all around.

"——Lady Saint, there are no roads around here that can accommodate carriages. It turns out we can only pass through here!"

Then, the words of the guard knight who had previously gone out to explore the surroundings should be the final blow.

"...Okay, Hero, no, Murphy. I'll adopt your plan and start preparing immediately."

Mattia's clear voice fell quietly on the carriage.

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[1] Generally speaking, the higher the acidity of a wine, the lower its tannins. Wines rich in tannins have a fuller texture and are of higher quality. Tannins are also a key factor in determining whether a wine has good aging potential.

Chapter 7 Encounter

The horse's hooves stepped on the grass, Murphy felt the reins shaking in his hand, and yawned softly.

Sure enough, the fatigue caused by lack of sleep is irresistible.

After all, he didn't sleep at all last night, so this result would naturally appear now.

Then, if it weren't for the appearance of that monster, he would never have volunteered to be a scout.

"...But, my brave lord, did you have any other means before?"

Murphy grunted at the question and looked at the Guard Knight who was also a scout.

This question was not meant to be offensive, it was probably a pure question - about how to deal with the ape-like monster.

"New wine is expensive. Rather than giving it to that demon beast, wouldn't it be better to subjugate it to avoid further losses?"

Admittedly, it was a viable idea, Murphy had to admit it frankly.

After all, he is a knight of the Church of Heraldry, so he must have been learning the ways of chivalry and honing his skills with sword and spear since he was a child.

Their way of being is straight and sharp everywhere, which can be seen from the fact that they would actively choose to ride horses to serve as scouts.

The monster with the appearance of an ape simply stuffed a bucket of wine into its mouth and began to snore, and soon lost consciousness.

It seems that in this era, they may not have developed tolerance for alcohol.

Murphy thought it would cost several barrels of wine, but now she is saved.

But, that’s also true.

Indeed, using items to bribe monsters, that is, letting the monsters go, would this behavior go against their chivalrous pride?

Such questions arose in her mind, and Murphy gently stroked her chin with her fingers.

"Yeah, that's not impossible. But, we're going to negotiate with the elves, right?"

Because he was wearing a helmet, his face couldn't be seen, but Murphy vaguely noticed that the knight seemed to have an incredible look on his face.

But what does this have to do with elves? Perhaps that's what I'm asking.

Murphy slowly pulled the reins, letting the horse's hooves almost dig into the grass.

"We are here to communicate with the spirits. If that is our purpose, then the most important thing is to show respect to them."

"Although stepping on grass and trees is unavoidable as we move forward, we must apologize for trampling on them. If we can step on the soil, then we must do so. If we want to communicate with them, we must demonstrate our courtesy in all aspects."

Murphy said this while piecing together the words.

"Elves are just that kind of race. If you're considering forming an alliance with them, you should be mindful of your poor etiquette before you step down... Even if they're monsters, they've stained this forest with blood without permission. It's no surprise they're being attacked."

The Guard Knight made a strange sound, as if speaking to an idiot.

In fact, Murphy had behaved in the same way when she heard such words in the past.

However, the fact is that they are already a completely different race from humans.

Some people also believe that they have the same origin because they speak the same language, have two eyes, one mouth, one nose, and two ears, but now we can say that this is a stupid idea.

They are completely unable to understand human ethics, morals and concepts.

To be honest, Murphy still thinks that forming an alliance with the elves is a crazy idea.

Although An said that the Herald Cultists had a history of alliance with the elves, it was unbelievable for Murphy who knew those guys.

"In any case, the people in this forest and those who live in the hanging gardens on Mount Gasalia are bound to hold narrow values—"

"—Yeah, that's exactly what I thought. You're right, I think so too. I hate it."

Ears wiggle.

It was clearly a sharp sound like the sound of wind.

However, it feels like caressing the deep inside of the ear.

Murphy's heart trembled, and a violent throbbing spread throughout his body.

"So, it's best not to say such things out loud. They're narrow-minded anyway, unable to see beyond their own concerns even in the face of clear water. I hate it."

It's like becoming one with the forest.

The next moment when the leaves fluttered, the figure appeared before his eyes.

Murphy was very familiar with that technique, it was a common technique used by elves.

In their realm, the forest is their friend and themselves.

Although it cannot be said to be teleportation, it is easy to avoid other people's eyes.

Murphy took the owner of the voice in his eyes, while the guard knight beside him was stunned.

"You are not welcome, human. But I have my oath, so, I appear before you."

That, at first glance, was a man with a slender figure and an overly regular appearance.

Elves are creatures with appearances that make it hard not to suspect that they were sculpted exactly according to their appearance by the incarnation of nature.

Even the word "symmetrical" cannot fully express it.

I don’t know if it’s because her hair is hidden in the hat, but it looks like she has short hair.

And, with the sword at the waist and the figure wearing long pants, it looks like a man.

I'm afraid that's what the Guard Knight thinks.

"If you show respect to us elves, then I will keep my oath and give you a piece of advice."

The sound was like the wind blowing by, which would make people relax their vigilance suddenly and their expressions would probably become hazy.

Even Murphy felt her ears were numb.

However, his emotions were not shaken by the feeling and he stopped moving as if frozen.

At this moment, how to explain it? His mind was obviously full of confusion.

I had clearly anticipated this and was prepared for it.

With Filia as his partner and holding Candice's hand, he could overcome his overflowing emotions and have complete faith in them.

That was what I had originally planned, but now, my internal organs seemed to be frozen and were not responding.

"You shouldn't go to the Hanging Gardens of Gasalia. It will only lead to tragedy, especially for those of the Heraldry Cult. That's my advice. Yes, you mustn't approach."

The men's clothing is very beautiful, probably a disguise achieved with the help of the power of elves.

It was completely different from their previous meetings, and Murphy even felt that it was someone else.

But how could he forget that voice?

That, the sound of casually trampling on others.

"Ah, let me introduce myself first. This is also a form of etiquette. As much as I hate it, my name is--"

Looking at the words uttered by the elf in front of him, his lips began to spasm unconsciously.

Ah, your name is.

"——Altis, it's a name that can be given to both boys and girls. There are many elves with such names."

——Eltis, the elf princess and a companion on the journey of salvation.

Then, the worst spoilers.

Chapter 8: Memories that cannot be erased

——Ah, you are here.

Although he said this, his voice was filled with indifference from the bottom of his heart.

The sound was so terrifying that it seemed to scrape off the ears that heard it.

My mouth was dry, not even saliva could come out, and my body was motionless as if it was frozen.

Murphy still remembers that scene, a memory from the past.

That was when he embarked on a journey to save the world with her and did not yet know the true nature of the princess.

——What? It’s so annoying. Can you please just disappear? I hate it so much.

At that time, the elf princess left her long hair loose, turned her back to the shattered remains of the monster and the messy land dug out by huge claws, and left without looking back.

Blood splattered on Murphy's face.

Only then did he finally hear his own heartbeat.

Death, death is inevitable.

Now, if he even slightly entered the princess's attack route, he would be dead.

Murphy's heart indeed complained about this sense of reality, as if telling the body that it was still alive, making constant noise.

There was only one feeling that emerged in his heart.

Horrible, terrible.

Of course, that power is indeed true.

With just a wave of his arm, he annihilated the large monster. His brutal power was so terrifying that it was suffocating.

However, that power is not something truly terrifying.

What was truly terrifying was the sparkling green eyes.

The moment Murphy looked into those eyes, he understood.

Those eyes didn't recognize him as a human being, but as an existence with a tiny bit of value.

In other words, there is probably nothing that she would consider to be particularly valuable.

Therefore, even when she was about to take a life with her hands, she did not waver in emotion and just crushed a small insect passing by.

I'm afraid it's not just Murphy.

To that guy, everyone except the brave is like this.

Even when traveling together, some conversations that are repeated are meaningless.

To her, other people are just a bunch of despicable creatures.

At that time, Murphy did hear the sound of something in her heart breaking, as if it was crushed by the fear.

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——The same blue eyes as then, now staring at this side.