Tem!

Shh! Shes sleeping.

Oh. Im sorry

Kena exclaimed with relief once Astard returned home with the silver-haired girl in his arms. Astard then handed Tetem over to Kena with care and as much delicacy as possible.

Phew. My shoulders are toast because a certain elf wouldnt switch with me.

What did you say? I was the one who carried Tetem the most on our last visit to the professors home. Dont whine.

Dont lump me in with you, you ox.

An ox? Right now, Im a cute elf, just so you know.

Please dont call yourself cute. Youll make me laugh.

Just try and do it.

Hu

Merc silenced Astard with an elbow blow to his grumpy face at the end of their quarrel, just as he was stretching his sore shoulders. It was easier to let the hands speak instead of the mouth while dealing with witty and rational folks.

Kena, on the other hand, simply stood there, Tetem in her arms, and observed their exchange.

Shoot

Shoot I accidently showed Kena that we get along. I hope she doesnt get the wrong idea

The interaction was only a jest between old friends of the same sex for Merc, but in her present state, it could be perceived as an exchange between lovers. Kena had feelings for Astard, therefore Merc didnt want her to misunderstand.

Miss Merc, youre an elf?

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Kena asked, her attention drawn to something else completely.

Come to think of it, I didnt tell Kena that Im an elf.

What? Oh, yea.

Merc acknowledged it, as there was no need for her to keep it a secret in the first place. Fortunately, Kena didnt seem to have paid much attention to Mercs exchange with Astard just now.

So youre an elf. No wonder youre so beautiful. When I was combing your hair, I was puzzled as to why your ears were so strange1, but now it all makes sense.

Merc, was it okay to tell her?

Theres no reason to hide it. True, elves arent particularly common in human settlements, but that doesnt mean theyre persecuted.

You have a point.

Astard murmured, casting an enigmatic glance at Merc, who had divulged her secret with ease. In Mercs situation, though, she just hadnt had the opportunity to tell Kena. Furthermore, things had come to this point because Astard slipped up and revealed that Merc was an elf.

An elf Its all coming together now.

What?

Its only that, despite appearing to be around my age, you get along great with the Great Sage. However, I suppose Elves dont really look their age.

Haha.

Merc laughed, trying to dodge the question.

Thats right. Despite her appearance, she is older than I am.

Astard stated brazenly. However, if Mercs previous life was considered, she was indeed older than Astard. Even though Merc was only 14 in this life, she couldnt dispute Astards claim.

Oh my! So you really are older?!

Kena exclaimed, clearly fascinated. After seeing her like that, there was no way Merc could say anything.

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Miss Merc, you really are just like the elves that Ive imagined. Youre stylish, gorgeous, brilliant, and the Mana youre hiding is astounding. You can also produce drugs Youre like a model Eternal.

Huh? You know that word as well, Kena?

Merc asked, surprised that Kena had heard of the nickname Astard had mentioned before.

Is it really that well-known? Its the first time in my two lifetimes that Ive heard it.

Its something that almost everyone interested in magic has heard about. After all, a Magicians ultimate objective is to become an entity comparable to an Elf.

Is that so

No wonder a swordsman such as myself hasnt heard of it.

Its no surprise that Merc hadnt heard of the term given her mana had been so low in her previous life that she hadnt been able to use any spells. Furthermore, she had ended up in the Elf village even after reincarnating. And because elves wouldnt proclaim themselves as Eternals, she couldnt have known about it.

Now that weve safely returned with Tetem, how about we have lunch? Kena, is everything ready?

Of course.

Finally, Merc and Astard left the entryway and followed Kena into the living room. As they did so, Mercs attention was drawn to a pill that had been placed on top of the table.

This is

What? Oh. It was in the bag that you gave me, Miss Merc. It was the only one without any label on it

Kena, who had returned after putting Tetem to sleep in a nearby room, remarked after observing Mercs puzzled look.

I must have put it in by mistake. You wont need this one.

After picking up the small, square green pill, Merc muttered, moving her head sideways.

The pill in Mercs palm was the one theyd discovered in the professors home, the one that prevented heart attacks. Merc had forgotten where shed stashed it, but it appears shed intermingled it with the drugs shed given Kena.

I guess we wont need you anymore

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The professor was supposed to be the recipient of this drug, but he had already taken his own life. Merc flung the pill out the living room window, afraid that someone would swallow it by accident. With the aid of the wind and rain, it would ultimately dissipate.

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One more matter settled

Merc remarked as she watched the pill fall to the ground. She got the impression that there was still something unresolved, albeit it wasnt as strong as Astards. She had the impression that they were overlooking something, but it may simply have been her overthinking things.

Perhaps she was simply shaken because she hadnt anticipated Count Fonan to set fire to himself alongside the entire mansion merely because he had been pushed against the wall.

But it was only because of the Counts death that we were able to reclaim Tetem. So, in the end, I suppose it all worked out.

Kena, arent you waking Tetem up?

Tem must be exhausted after all of that. Id like to give her some more time to rest. Ive set aside a portion for her as well, so dont worry.

I see. Youre very thoughtful Youll make a wonderful wife one day.

What? T-Thank you

Hm? Is there something wrong?

Merc smiled as she watched Astard and Kena talk while setting the table.

Those two make a good pair. I should leave before I become a nuisance.

Merc. Dont just stand there and help.

Astard murmured as he pushed a plate at her, possibly in rebuttal to Mercs thoughtful gaze. Merc smiled and politely received the plate.

At your command, oh Great Sage.

Wonderful reply.

After giving the plate to Merc, Astard, who had surprisingly chosen to take advantage of the joke, sat down with an embarrassed expression. Merc sat down on one of the chairs after giggling at Astard, who hadnt changed at all.

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After placing all of the plates, Kena sat down as well, and the three of them began eating. The table was, indeed, shared by trustworthy companions.

Silva: yea I was wondering that, dont elves have pointy ears? How come people dont realize it at once when they see her ears are her ears usually hidden behind the hair? Do people not see elves often? How strange