Chapter 301 - Volume 3
Chapter 80 – The unexpected guests
Brendel finally understood what was wrong. The words he used against Makarov back then could now be applied to him. Was he any different from them when he turned away from the youths? If he rescued them instead of choosing the additional rewards, it might be possible for him to reserve the last chance to free Romaine.
[What a hypocrite. What happened to that oath to be generous and benevolent, or to be brave and unflinching?]
He cursed himself.
“Mortal, you have proven yourself. This is your reward—” The announcer’s deafening voice once again rang out at that moment.
The longsword that was embedded in the boulder suddenly vibrated loudly. It seemed to shrug off the invisible restrains on it and flew towards Brendel, making everyone gasp.
Brendel raised his hand and it flew straight into his palm, shaking unsteadily. The youth immediately felt a power rising from within, making him feel connected to the earth beneath him. It was as though he would never fall over as long as he stood upright.
The silent coliseum suddenly exploded with a chant:
“My lord?”
“Yes?”
“About Scarlett, have you realized that you’re the only person she believes in after the Grey Wolves Mercenaries disbanded?”
“What?” Brendel looked at her with a frown: “I took in some members as well, right? And that Eke, if I’m not wrong, she likes him.”
“Autn’sda’ttkares—” Came the reply.
[People are tied to one another……?]
Brendel silently recalled the Elven proverb used in the game.
The Elven girl continued: “When a person is treated with importance, that person will also treat them with importance. The Elves believe there are very few true friends in a single generation, and we treasure these relationships that rarely come by. I can feel my lord treating us with great importance, and Scarlett feels it clearly. I was an illegitimate child, but I can feel your respect and civility towards me, and I treasure it greatly—”
She smiled and nodded: “There’s no need to feel any guilt, my lord. I’m sincerely grateful to have met you.”