Local Netizen Elf’s Life In Another World

Case 322: Seeing old faces.

''...''

''...''

''...What?''

''No, it's just...''

''What are those expressions? Were you lot thought I was going to fawn over this or something?''

''To be fair, I did.''

Liana, you damned cutting board...

But... well, I mean, I am known somewhat as a slut anyway, so that's not too unexpected. Still, just because I am lustful doesn't equal me lusting over everything. Of course, I am curious about the mythical futanari orc, but at the end of the day, we're here to inspect and collect intel, not fooling around.

So, the orc got her head blown away, and we've successfully cleared the dungeon. Until now, the results have been puzzling, but we still have many left to explore. Who knows? Things might be vastly different inside others.

''Let's keep going.''

Correction: Things are exactly the same inside other dungeons.

Granted, we've only breezed through a dozen of them, but none has escaped the horny trope, that being every conceivable element of the damn thing is designed to lewd a humanoid female whenever it can.

''It's like they are made for Sylvie.''

'''' ... ''''

Liana's honest words, although painful, are correct. If I were just a simple, free elf in a typical fantasy world, I'd definitely learn advanced defensive magic and everything else needed just to 'enjoy' these labyrinths.

Well, in any case, I probably won't be able to come up with an explanation even if I try harder.

To begin with, I don't even know Eve. I have no idea what she is like normally, and most of her behaviors puzzle me. So... I just need to ask someone who should know her.

''About Eve?''

''Yeah. She's your sister, right? I thought I'd have a better understanding of the situation if I knew Eve as a person better. That's all.''

Standing before Eva, I cautiously choose my words so as not to offend her in any way. After all, Eve is supposed to be my goddess's sister. However, what I notice is that her reaction seems a bit... lukewarm.

I thought she would be more upset when it comes to such a sensitive topic, but I guess not.

''I know what you think,'' Eva replies, slowly closing her eyes. ''Eve is indeed my biological sister. She was the younger one, to be exact.''

''...Did you two not get along well?''

''I... am not sure. It has been too long since we separated—thousands of years... but we did not have a bad relationship. Not that I know of.''

As Eva speaks, the divinity within her being fluctuates, indicating that she is perhaps feeling emotional. Nonetheless, she keeps her explanation going while maintaining a calm face,

''Eve realized her divinity some decades after I did. It seemed she was inspired by my resolve and went for it. I remember she used to follow me around.''

''Huh... tell me more.''

Gently, Eva strokes my head, looking as if she wants to swim back in the current of time and meet her sister in the past.

''Her personality... I cannot say she was cheerful, but she certainly was not gloomy. Her specialty was taming, which mirrors the abilities of her current self. It was a versatile power that complemented mine well. I actually planned to govern the planet together with her at some point. Yet...''

''Yet...?''

''One day, I lost contact with her.''

For the first time in a while, I see Eva frowns. After struggling with her words for a bit, she eventually utters, 

''The next thing I knew, she was infected with that repugnant energy.''

''...''

Somewhere deep within her voice, I can tell a degree of sorrow. I suppose even after millennia, after feelings have subsided significantly, family is still family.

Ultimately, her words don't provide anything too critical about Eve, but at least I now know the circumstances under which the two sisters were raised.

''Thank you... for sharing it with me.''

I won't ask what she wants to do with Eve once we defeat her. That is her own right as that person's sister and also her own responsibility.

Days after the first dungeon is cleared.

We're still working on clearing all the dungeons and fissures littered across the continent. Just yesterday, the final verdict was given on whether or not we should send other exploration teams inside the former ones.

Until that point, we erred on the side of caution and entered only with our full saint party and Eva, the goddess, which is perhaps overkill for the most part.

But now that we have noted the patterns of found dungeons and their associated energy emanation, we can start sending our forces in for greater efficiency. Of course, we'll still be executing those missions on our own, but with the help, it'll take much less time for everything to be wiped clean.

Recently, I've been attending every strategic meeting between our higher-ups as well. It's kinda weird hearing all the proposals to minimize the risks of 'losing' out females to those lustful creations coming from a bunch of old geezers and hags.

Well, at least they know how to strategize well.

''Sylvia, look at her.''

''Hm?''

I often attend these meetings with whoever is available, and today, it's Anna. She usually just listens with her cat ears twitching like crazy, but... oh?

''That's a new face. Well, not really, I guess.''

Not far away from us, among the newly arrived officials who will be in charge of this large sweep, is a girl I've not met for a long time. Was the last time during the banquet back in the empire?

Her name was... Adele, yes. Adele Camila.

The Duchy of Camila is among those active at the border—not this one, but the empire's border with the lost land. Adele is the daughter of that family. She was already in her fourth year back then, so I'd imagine she must have graduated from the academy a while ago.

It's nice to see her prime and healthy, I suppose.

I wonder if I'll get to see all of those old friends here.

''Hahah, no way...''

Turns out, I do.

''Greetings to the esteemed Saint!''

''It has been a while, Your Holiness.''

''We met again, my rival.''

''...''

Three of them, to be exact. The first one is the aforementioned Adele, the second one is Nick, the protagonist guy, who has somehow become really strong, and...

''Heh. You look just as slutty as I remember.''

This blond chick.

Camellia Vivian, the descendant of Saint Vivian. Also the one who fought with me over Tina, by the way. 

For whatever reason, these three are now on the front lines. Not counting Adele, who's been strong from the start, I don't think our situation has yet descended to the point that we need to employ these two.

I mean, they're not weak by any measure, but we certainly have enough professionals. Unless...

''Did you guys volunteer?''

'''' Yes! ''''

Ah, this energy...! The energy of youth is killing me.

Well, I guess there's only one thing to do in this case.

''Hey, Camellia.''

''Huh?''

''You have a girlfriend yet?''

''You—''