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Chapter 4 : Elders’ Conference
They advance in the dense fog guided by Gil, the tiger-like deaen They have walked for an hour with Hajime, Yue, Haulia tribe, and Alfrerick surrounded by the other de a lot of instantfor a while, they suddenly arrived at a place where the fog was cleared up Although not all of the fog cleared up, it for If you looked closely, crystals as big as fists were buried at the side of the road that give of blue light It see
Alfrerick who noticed Hajime was focused on the blue crystals starts to explain
"That was soh we don’t know the reason, fog and demonic beasts won’t coaen and its surrounding villages Well, it was "relatives" for the de to be inside the fog all the time At the very least I would want to dispel the place where I live"
It see in the town inside the Sea of Trees It was a good news because they had to wait for ten days inside the Sea of Trees Yue, who feels the fog is depressing, see the conversation of the two
In the ate can be seen It wasan arch, while a pair of wooden doors were placed at a span of 10 meters The natural wall of trees were there at the nificence suitable for denal to the deate opened slightly with heavy sound Frolances were directed at Hajiitation for the fact that huet into trouble with only Gil’s assistance Perhaps, the Elder ca that this would happen
After passing through the gate, there was a different world There are lot of huge trees with dia and from opened space of tree trunk that looks like as overfloith light of la on the corridorsvines of trees, there are elevator-like things using the pulley also there huge wooden ay that set up to hang between trees The trees itself has the height around 20 stories
Hajime and Yue were mesmerized with open mouth, fascinated by the beautiful cityscape, the sound of cough "gohon" were heard Apparently, they didn’t notice that they are stopping Alfrerick tried to bring back their consciousness
"Fufu, it seeaen"
Alfrerick loosened his expression in joy The surrounding de Haulia tribe looked somehow proud of it Hajime who saw their appearance, honestly praised the city
"Aa, it’s ood, truly a tohich splendidly har heard such straightforward praised without any falsehood, as expected, ittheir hometown praised surely made them happy, all of them, tried to avert their face with a "horouslyat Hajime and his party with curiosity and avoidance, there are various gazes filled with hatred or perplexity, while they continued to go toward the place that Alfrerick had prepared
"… … I see, trial to gain age of gods a to Alfrerick The topics were about "Liberators" and the age of gods ic that Hajime heard from Oscar Orcus, also about hoas fro to coodsheard about this world’s gods, there is no change in Alferick’s expression Hajie then asked "This world doesn’t treat demi-humans well, even noas the answer he heard It seeot ed at all This place weren’t under the influence of the church neither they have any faith There is only the appreciation of nature
After Hajime’s stories were finished, Alfrerick start to talk about laws of the Elder position of Faea Belgaen It was an oral tradition that is if soeons appeared then don’t be hostile to them, and if that person were liked then take theeon of "Haltina Sea of Trees" were called Luluo Haltina, the existence who called herself as "Liberators" (she didn’t told thes "Liberators" was) also she told them the name of her comrades It was endlessly told the one tribe that lived before this country was naaen They must not be hostile because it was advised they eon are someone who have extraordinary abilities
Also, Alrerick was able to reacted to the crest of Orcus’ ring because there is a stone monument in which seven crests were carved at the root of the Great Tree where he saw the same crest as that one
"That means, I’ve passed the qualification…"
From Alfrerick’s explanation, the reason to invite huhold of demi-humans has been understood However, not all of the demi-humans knows of this story, so it was necessary to tell them in the future
When Hajime and Alfrerick tried to end their talk, somehow it became noisy downstair Hajime and the others were currently on the top floor, while Shia and the Haulia tribe were downstair Apparently, they are arguing against someone Hajime and Alfrerick looked at each other then stood up at the sa bear-like deer-like derowing out of their back, and a hairy dwarf-like de at Haulia tribe In the corner of the roo Shia It seems they’ve already been hit because Shia and Kam cheeks were swollen
Hajilare to all of thean to speak with an insecure voice
"Alfrerick… … you bastard, what’s theof this Why did you invite those humans? Those RabbitMan tribe too To have the taboo child co to your answer, I will strip you of your seat in the Elders conference"
He seems to desperately restrain his fury His fists that clasped were tre As expected, for demi-humans, humans were their nemesis Moreover, to invited the Haulia tribe who bore cri the taboo child Not only the bear-like de at Alfrerick"
However, Alfrerick only think that as wind blowing
"What, I just followed the tradition All of you are also Elders of various tribes, shouldn’t you able to understand the circumstance?"
"The hell with tradition! Aren’t those kind of things fake? Even after Faea Belgaen was founded, not even once that happened!"
"Therefore, this time is the first time That’s all If you are Elders then followed the tradition That’s the law We are the one who have the Elder seat so ould we disregard the law"
"Then, are you saying that those hu that we shouldn’t be hostile with!"
"That’s so"
Alfrerick only answered in indifferent The bear-like demi-humans can’t believe Alfrerick’s words, then stare at Hajiaen, those who becoh ability, and it seems the Elders Conference were council system used to decide the policy of this country where the Elders perforeathered here were apparently the current Elders However, there seems to be a difference in the way they see the tradition
Although Alfrerick was the type that took the iht be a little different Alfrerick was froer lifespan According to Hajie lifespan were around 200 years If that is so, there is a very large age difference between Alfrerick and the Elders in front of hiht also be a difference in their sense of value By the way, the average lifespan of demi-humans were 100 years
Because of it, the other Elders beside Alfrerick were unable to endure having huht now, letfinished his word, the bear-like demi-human suddenly rushed toward Hajime Because of the suddenness, the others can’t react Alfrerick too, who didn’t think he’ll attack suddenly, iden his eyes in surprise
And in an instant he get in his range, the reat ar his ar demi-humans, Bearreat ar tree into two, this destructiveness was the clear distinction that made him the representative of his tribe Aside fro there’d be nothing left of Hajime except lump of flesh
However, in the next moment, they are frozen because of the i down and produced a sound of irabbed and stopped by Hajime’s left ar intent So, you’ve prepared, right?"
While saying so, Hajirip The sound of bear-like de his crisis although he was still surprised, the bear-like deo!"
Even though he desperately tried to pull his ar as him didn’t move an inch Actually, at that time, Hajime transmute metal plate on his shoes into spike that drilled into the floor to secure his position, the bear-like demi-human who didn’t know that only can feel Haji tree
Hajirip of his artificial ar broken come from the arm of the bear-like demihuman Even so there is no scream that can be heard just as expected of an Elder However, Hajime didn’t missed him became stiffen in pain and astonishment
His free left arm then thrusted with a Karate-like chop, Hajime immediately dashed into the bear-like demi-human’s bosounshot came from his artificial arm that enerated froe ju to begin ere accelerated to increase the destructive power
The fist that usedthe belly of the bear-like deenerated shock wave and literally blown him off with full power The bear-like demi-human, without even a chance to scream, with his body bent into < shape disappeared after break through the wall After a while, screaun that can be fired fro the recoil of shot shell that was built-in, also while shooting Schlag he can use it to shot enemy in the back at the same time This time the propulsion was used His "powerful arm" demonstrated its full power
While everyone stunned and at loss for words, sound of GASHUN! that coimmick can be heard then Haji intent
"Well? Are you my enemies?"
To that words, no one was able to nod
After Hajie to intercede, so the tra play by Hajime was avoided The bear-like de with almost all of his bone fractured, but it see themoney like a faucet) However, his life as a warrior were finished…
Currently, the Elders, Zell of Tigeredman tribe, Rua of Foxman tribe, Guze of Earthman tribe (commonly called Dwarf), and Alfrerick of Forestman tribe were seated opposite of Haji the other Haulia tribe clustered behind him
Expression of Elders, except Alfrerick, were stiff with tension The bear-like demi-human (called Jin) who had battle prowess of number 1 or 2 was unable to attend because he was instant-killed so neither his hands nor feet can be used
"Well? What do you want to do with us? I only wanted to go to underneath the Great Tree, if you don’t interfere then I will leave you alone… … the de if they don’t unite their intention then when the tiood? For your information In the middle of massacre, to consider the distinction between eneood natured person you know"
Having heard Hajime’s words, the Elders were stunned They have noticed that it was iainst the demi-humans
"For our incapacitated companion’s sake, first of all this is… … is it possible for us to beco with bitter and crushed expression
"Huh? What did you say? Aren’t that bear the one who ca intent? I was only pay him back Resulted with him became incapacitated was his own fault"
"Y-you! Jin was! Jin was only thinking of his country!"
"And, is that why it’s okay to kill someone he met for the first time without talk first?"
"Th-that was! But!"
"Didn’t you misunderstand? I am the victie the crime? Then, that’s why, aren’t that Elder of your the one whoith Jin Therefore, though he understand in his head that Hajiht but he was unable to accept it However, to consider his feeling was not soh I understood how you feels, but leave it at that His is a sound argu heard Alfrerick’s word of admonishment, Guze who tried to stand up was "DOSUNn" sit doith distorted expression And currently, he fall into silent sullen
"This boy, certainly, has one of the crest, his ability also eon I have admitted that he has the qualification as said in the tradition"
The one who said that was Elder Rua of Foxman tribe After his slit eyes looked at Haji received his gaze, Mao of Wingedh it wasn’t knohat they think, they give their consent On the others behalf, Alfrerick tell Hajiumo Hajime We of Elder council admitted that you’re a person qualified as said in tradition Therefore, it is our consensus to not oppose you… … as much as possible, I’ll told them to not lay a hand on you … … however… …"
"It was not absolute… huh?"
"Aah As you’ve known, demi-humans don’t think well of humans Honestly, it can be said that they hate the the notice from Elders conference Especially, the tribe of the incapacitated Jin, the Bearh possibility of it He is popular after all… …"
"So?"
Hajie even after heard Alfrerick’s words What’s done is done, He only do what should be done, it can be understood from his eyes Alfrerick who can understand that, he look back with the will of an Elder
"I want you spare those who attack you"
"… … are you askingintent?"
"That’s right Isn’t that possible with your power?"
"If it was someone with ability around the level of that bear, I can’t say for sure However, I won’t take it easy when killing each other Although I understand your feeling, I can’t relate to your circumstances If you don’t want your brethren to died, then seriously stop the he cultivated in the Abyss, sense of values to kill it if it was enerained in Haji each other happen If he take it easy, even cornered mouse can mortally wound the cat Therefore, Hajieruide you to underneath the Great Tree Even though it was tradition, there is no need to guide so heard his words, Haji, he was leave it to Haulia tribe to guide him and there is no intention to seek help froaen Even they surely know about that However, Zel’s next words clarified his intention
"I don’t think Haulia tribe will be able to guide you They are crih we don’t knohat had happened, you will be separated here Their crime was to harbored the child who has the sa Faea Belgaen into danger Their execution has already decided in Elders Conference"
Shia was tre heard Zel’s words, while Kaned Even now, no one blame Shia, that’s just how depth their affection is
"Honored Elders! Soo! Please!"
"Shia! Stop it! We are already prepared It was not your fault No one wanted to stay alive soout a family’s member It was already talkedfor you to worry about"
"But, Father!"