65. Optimistic Family Members
As the saying goes, “Opportunities are fleeting; if missed, they won’t come again.” With the help of the elven princess Ilushir from the Kingdom of Rodland, we successfully “resolved” the first wave of pursuers—Silver Knight and his minions—who came looking for the captured Izalis. I believed that the little princess was on our side, so I took the opportunity to request, “Please help us get the elven saintess out of the white-haired elves’ Rodland Kingdom.”
Although the little princess hesitated and seemed nervous at first, it wasn’t long before she must have found a chance to communicate privately with the elven saintess. The response I had been hoping for soon arrived, along with the script.
“Sure, I can help you figure out a way to get the saintess out of here.”
[Ilushir agreed to Oujilid’s request.]
The script made it clear what we should do next.
[The elven saintess Izalis wants to leave the Rodland Kingdom.]
At that moment, the content that appeared in the script was the last “main line” before we completely shattered the death script and left “this era.”
Later, in the place set aside for “meetings” within the little princess’s palace.
The “participants” had gathered, but the “meeting” about to begin was not particularly glamorous. Because… after the elven princess Ilushir agreed to my request, what we needed to discuss next was “how to safely get Izalis out of the Rodland Kingdom without being discovered by the pursuers afterward.”
As I looked around, of course, I was present along with Kefiel and Nilu. After all, what was happening before us was the final hurdle in our “script” for this era. It was no easy or safe task for the elven saintess of a grand kingdom to escape unscathed. However, compared to us, the person directly involved—elven Izalis—seemed quite relaxed, happily sitting to the side, tilting her head to look at me, her expression showing no hint of fear regarding the dangerous future.
If I had to label this as “optimism,” what did it mean that this elf was just staring at me?
Some situations are troublesome just to think about, so I shook my head and decided not to recklessly engage with the elven saintess. While helping Izalis was one aspect, the other part relied on the assistance of the elven princess Ilushir. This little princess was also present and was about to provide us with the information she knew regarding this somewhat dangerous “script.”
In such an important setting, I didn’t want to cause any “chaos” in front of the little princess. If that happened, Izalis and I would truly be entangled in the reason of “eloping.”
The next moment, Princess Ilushir spoke seriously, “I’ve decided I can find a way to send the saintess away, but… before that, I want to know one thing: whether you came to my city to escape or plan to leave Rodland, why… were you considered a ‘traitor’ by your elder sister?”
[Ilushir wants to understand the secret surrounding the elven saintess.]
The script followed, and it didn’t surprise me that the little princess had such thoughts. After all, no one wants to help a “wanted person” with hidden motives for no reason. If Izalis truly had committed some act of “betrayal against the kingdom” and the little princess helped her escape, then if the matter were to come to light later, the one who would suffer the most would definitely be the little princess herself.
Originally, Izalis’s identity issue could be considered one of the “secrets,” but since this little princess had already decided to help Izalis escape, we could only speak frankly to dispel her doubts about us. This would not only reassure the little princess but might also… put my mind at ease.
“The reason is simple; it’s not what that Silver Knight said about ‘betrayal.’ It’s just that… our elven saintess is, in fact, a ‘fairy.'”
As soon as the words fell, indeed: the little princess in my sight widened her eyes.
If I remember correctly, the white-haired elves in this kingdom are quite “exclusive,” so the little princess’s two older sisters, for the sake of their own power and rule, would naturally not let Izalis, who is a “fairy,” continue to be at ease as their holy maiden. The reasoning is as absurd as it is simple; I can’t really say much about the actions of royalty.
Moreover, I don’t care about that. What concerns me more now is the upcoming script! If the white-haired elves are so exclusive, then how will this little princess react upon discovering this “secret”!?
“This is truly… an incredible secret.”
【Ilushir is very surprised!】
I did not respond, for this moment indicated that there was nothing strange in the little princess’s script regarding her thoughts.
However, it is precisely because there was nothing strange that it seemed…
【Ilushir intends to continue helping Oujilide!】
A new script emerged, interrupting my contemplation. Meanwhile, this little princess, though surprised, seemed to have a strong capacity for acceptance.
She nodded, letting out a bitter laugh: “Now I understand why my older sisters wanted to capture you. Ha… haha~ If it were my eldest sister, knowing your secret is this, how could she possibly sleep…?”
But it’s not just that, little princess, because Izalis’s identity as a fairy was accidentally revealed at the moment she was already in danger. To put it simply: your two older sisters are ruthless enough; it’s not because of any “fairy identity” that they targeted Izalis, but simply because Izalis herself stood in the way of their power.
However, after thinking it over, I chose not to speak up. At this point, I couldn’t be bothered to tarnish the reputation of those two elven princesses any further. Finding a way to take Izalis out of this white-haired elf kingdom, and then returning with Kefiel and Nilu, is the important matter at hand.
“Then, Princess Ilushir, what do you mean…”
“Eh? I don’t mean anything else~ just asking.”
She must be worried that I might suspect her, as this little elf hurriedly waved her hands in explanation, “Although I am definitely surprised, I still plan to help you get the holy maiden out~ Because even if I know the holy maiden’s identity, I don’t have any extra thoughts about it; after all… I’m not like my two older sisters, right?”
Saying this, the little princess seemed eager to end the topic, getting up to fetch a map, spreading it out on the table before us, as if she had never cared about Izalis’s “fairy” identity at all.
It’s not that I don’t want to believe this elf’s attitude, for her performance in the script showed no abnormalities.
It’s just… after all, as a princess, Ilushir has shown me her “thoughtful” side before. Facing the sensitive “secret” of Izalis’s “fairy identity,” this princess…
Isn’t she being a bit too carefree?
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