Youth, A certain night at a corner seat.

The night was getting late, the customers were leaving. This was the time when all the bustle was dying down.

He took a sideward glance at the figure of the woman with slender shoulders coming into the Dancing Ocelot and once again returned his gaze to the glass by his hand.

Were you meeting up withthe men in your pastagain?

Oh my, are you jealous?

Sno way right. I just sympathise for the other men.

Saying so he let out a sigh at the counter, and Hermione laughs as she sat down next to him.

She really hasnt changed since the first time he met her.

The person herself denies it, but being able to meet her every now and then like this, he couldnt see any differences.

However, it seems that was the same for more senior people like Kenneth as well.

.Just snag up a man you like and settle down already.

For you to actually say something like that, youve really aged.

Its been more than enough time for people likeus(Human race).

That might be true.

Seeing Hermione chuckle, Dale was slightly befuddled as he brought a cup of alcohol to his mouth. It wasnt like he was in the mood to drink until he loses himself, but he couldnt stay sober in front of a female fox like her.

Hermione called over Rita and had her bring a cup as well. From the corner of his eyes, he could see her slender fingers waving Rita over.

Simply put, You people (Human Race) shouldnt try to force your common sense on us.

Is this a lecture?

Its advice.

Ting. A loud clear sound resounded from within the glass, and Hermione continued.

Its impossible. Even if people like you speak of virtue, that is to constantly think of one person in their life, thats just not how it is in real life.

In the shadow of her long eyelashes falling on her profile, there seemed to be something deeper, darker than what he could see.

Just think about it. Even amongst those of the same race, its not weird for there to be several hundreds of years of difference in age. If they leave first, are you saying youll live the rest of your life thinking about that person? Thats terrible. Which is why people like us, races with a long lifespan, dont look for a steady partner. The more you think about it then, the deeper the pain parting is.

With Hermiones words, Dale stayed quiet and his gaze fell on his wine cup.

He recalled his beloved childs smile.

Someday, he would definitely leave her behind. What could he possibly do for her until that day comes, he wonders.

Anyway, you dont have any integrity. Just how many men are you going to take advantage of.

Oh my, you cant say it like that. Its just that you guys leave me and end up getting old immediately.

Even if you say that, thats no reason to just target brats, right?

Thats just a coincidence. Besides, Im quite confident in my eye to discern men, you know?

Hermiones words were not necessarily wrong, as amongst the men who she has taken advantage of, many of them became famous, top-class people.

Before those men became top-class, when they were still starting out, they all had a somewhat hopeless, bitter sweet memory. That memory was the woman called Hermione.

Besides, Im quite faithful, you know? Ive never two-timed anyone ever before.

If you were that kind of woman, it would probably be easier. to hate on you.

You think so?

She chuckles again.

Even if he couldnt deal with her, he couldnt come to hate or detest her. That was definitely how the other men thought of her as well.

Women are different to men, we live carrying risks, you know? I dont want a man who would think, Why dont you just give birth, after all this time.

.You sure know what you want.

Its because youve become an adult. because youve become a parent.

As she said that, Hermiones face had the expression of an older persons calm. A tone like she was speaking to a much younger brother or child, was evident in her voice.

Why do you think that someone like me doesnt like being called aHalf elf?

When two races specialties are combined, theyre called a Mix. However, only a person born from someone of the Human Race and the Elven Race is called a Half, and there is indeed a tendency for them to shirk away from the name.

Dale, not knowing the reason, quietly shook his head.

The Elven race, other than the Human race, can born a Mix with the Winged Race. However, since the Winged Race and the Elven race have too much of a difference in their values, the two races never interact with each other in the first place.

The Winged race was a race that had an even shorter lifespan than the Humans.

In addition to them living in their own private settlements, living out their own private cycles of life, there also wasnt that many of them.

Their areas of life dont really overlap with the Elven race, and thus there werent many Mixes between the two that exist.

Its because were Half. Simply speaking, Half elves can only live half that of normal Elves. However, that is more than enough time compared to the Human race. . Which is why were shunned. Understand?

Dale shook his head silently, and Hermione continued her words like a teacher warning a student.

The Elven race are different to the Demon race. It takes time for us to become adults. Nevertheless, it is still an extremely long period of time to Humans. Thus, a Human parent cannot raise their Half Elf child. And.

There was a shadow cast on her expression. Hermiones voice also sounded slightly bitter.

For the Elf parent, their Half elf child, is someone who will die of old age before them.

.And, does that have anything to do with the amount of men you go through?

It does, you know? I dont want any children unless theyre Human or Half elf. If I decide to partner up with a man, not of the Human race, then theres a chance that I could get pregnant with another races child right?

Smoothly going through her graphic speech, Hermione disguised her bitter expression with a playful gesture.

If I had a child with a man from any other race, then theres a chance that I could get pregnant with an Elf. If that happens, I wouldnt be able to raise them. There wont be enough time after all. Well, either way, the chances of that are low anyway.

The birth rates for races with a long lifespan was low.

In addition to that, Dale reflected on the time when he had thought she was playing.

He washed down his bitter thoughts with the alcohol in his hands.

.Why did you, suddenly, bring this up?

Who knows. I wonder why?

Saying it like that, Hermione chuckles, hiding the bitter expression she had until just now.

Perhaps she was still in a place where he couldnt reach.

To races with a long lifespan, being able to live for a long time comes with its own pains and difficulties. Just remember that, withyour (Human race) reasoning, shell be the one in pain. Youre her parent right?

Its impossible not to know who those words were targeted towards.

With Hermiones powers of observation, he had thought that she would realise it the moment she laid eyes on her.

.One day, after I die, would you help Latina out?

No way.

Hermione answered quickly. She looks at Dale, her eyes narrowing into a gentle smile.

If shes important to you then, you should try your best to live a long life.

The ice inside the glass he had drained, made a ringing sound.