Return Duke Frausch - Chapter 137



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Episode 137. Elf’s Toast

“This is Lyraine.”

“Please come in, Lyraine.”

After permission was given, Lyraine and I went inside.

There wasn’t much to say on the way.

Lyraine, a high elf who does not show her true feelings.

Her steps seemed heavy today.

“May the peace of the green forest be with you.”

We exchanged greetings as soon as we entered.

Fornier and his wife Oneline.

And a middle-aged elf I had never seen before was waiting for me.

“It was always clear, like dew falling in the early morning. “I’m glad that Frausch’s life seems even greener.”

Fournier responded with a smile.

“The elf here is Kamunenia, an elder from another clan of the Green Tree clan. “I fell into an elf’s sleep due to harmony, but I woke up this time.”

“nice to see you. “It’s called Frausch.”

“Elven ally, I have not been able to greet you for a while. Kamunenia, the tree trunk that guards the branches of the forest.”

Kamunenia is a middle-aged woman who appears to be in her mid-40s.

The smile was nice.

“Thank you to the green observer.”

“Everyone, please sit down.”

Elder Fournier invited us to sit down.

“You’re leaving soon?”

Elder Fournier asks with a smile on his face.

Elves who know everything.

Because he was a harmonizer, he knew by reading my energy.

“Thanks to you nobles, I recovered. Now I think I have to take a step back to the human world. “I will never forget the kindness you have shown me throughout my life.”

He bowed his head deeply and expressed his sincerity.

Rather than elf greetings, humans’ unique way was better suited to convey the truth.

“Grace. “This is nothing to a pledge who sacrificed himself for his clan.”

I benefited from something I didn’t do.

Elves who maintain loyalty.

“The token of the oath can only be completed when a repayment that is acceptable to all members of the clan is made. However, what we did for Frausch, our pledge, was insufficient, so we held a meeting of elders.”

Elder Fornier continued speaking, then gently broke off and looked around the audience.

“… … .”

I looked at him with a puzzled gaze.

The elf’s water of life, extreme care, enlightenment, and even magic.

It’s so full that it’s almost overflowing.

“Thank you, but I wouldn’t be able to accept anything more.”

It was said that if there is too much, it is as bad as not enough.

I was pricked by my conscience.

“I understand what Mr. Frausch said. But there is a law in the clan, and decisions have been made rationally and in harmony with that law, so don’t feel burdened.”

Elves’ stubbornness is no joke.

These people will sacrifice their lives if it is the right thing to do.

“I will grant you the right to demand whatever items you need from the village.”

“thank you.”

I’m glad it’s lighter than I thought.

“and… Come back to the village whenever you need peace. Frausch is a friend of our clan.”

“… … .”

This is Jjin.

Who will be recognized as a friend by the elves?

“Thank you for your consideration, Elder. “If you call me, I will come running and give even a little bit of my help.”

“We, the elves, will continue to be bound together by Mr. Frausch and the branches until the green of life ends.”

Elder Kamunenia’s declaration, which had been silent, was added.

“Mr. Frausch is the first person in a thousand years to be recognized as a friend by the Elven Elder Council. Congratulations.”

Lyraine was also happy.

“I am just thankful to all the gods who granted me grace.”

“ha ha ha. If we spend a day like this quietly, it would be disloyal to Raina, who has allowed us joy. O’Neline. Let us raise an elf toast. Please get ready.”

“Ho ho ho. “It’s been a while since I heard an elf’s toast.”

After Elder Fournier finished speaking, Oneline went out as if she had been waiting.

Elf’s toast… Even if you think about it, it’s definitely alcohol.

for a moment.

Do elves drink too?

After a while, O’Neline came carrying a wooden barrel that fit perfectly in her arms.

“… … .”

“gulp.”

All of the elves’ eyes lit up and their appetites quenched.

I burst out laughing at the unexpected desires of the elves, who had no emotional disturbance.

Mulberry.

The bottle cap was opened.

That moment.

“!!!”

The scent instantly spread throughout the room.

Without realizing it, my mouth is watering.

How would you describe this scent?

Dried fruit? Subtle floral scent? A fragrant nutty smell? Sweet raisin flavor?

It’s the best scent I’ve ever smelled.

“oh! “It’s the first elf toast I’ve had in 30 years!”

“An opportunity like this comes… … .”

“I can only thank you, my pledge.”

“… … .”

As the barrel was opened, the elders, including Kamunenia, became even more moved.

“Please follow.”

Everyone is already holding a wooden cup.

The same goes for Lyraine, who was always careful.

I also suddenly raised my glass.

Again and again.

Golden liquid filling the glass.

It’s not wine.

A liquor that is considered to be somewhere between grain liquor and fruit liquor.

Everyone’s glasses were filled with the elf’s toast.

“May the blessings of the gods be with your steps.”

Elder Fournier gave a toast.

and.

Gulp.

Everyone drank, no matter who went first.

I also took a sip… … .

“!!!”

“Big!!!”

“ah… … .”

“oh!!!”

Different exclamations burst out.

Me too!

Not only the aroma but also the taste was amazing.

The soft taste of alcohol that you can feel the moment you put it in your mouth.

What follows… … .

Bittersweet chocolate? Sour plums? Candied oranges?

In addition, it has a rich, oily taste with a long lingering finish.

A firework exploded in my mouth.

It was different from the alcohol I normally drink.

Even decades-old single malt whiskey that costs tens of millions of won cannot be used as a business card.

I closed my eyes and enjoyed the long lingering taste.

“I’m not sure what it tastes like yet.”

“Yes? “Then why not drink a little more?”

“Please give me a drink.”

The elf elders, who had a reputation for not being materially greedy, quickly handed out their glasses to everyone.

A second glass filled like that.

Drink it straight without a toast.

The sight makes me burst out laughing.

I secretly felt a sympathy for the elves’ strange desires.

And we… … .

“Kyaaa!”

“good night!!”

“This is a true blessing!”

For a while we forgot everything and emptied our glasses.

That’s how I became true friends with the elves.

A drink that makes you forget the worries and worries of the world.

“ha ha ha… … .”

“Ho ho ho.”

We laughed and talked about various things.

The first delightful party you experience after entering the elf village.

We laughed and chatted for a while and drank five elf toasts.

and.

Stumbling.

Lyraine and I come out, but she stumbles.

Before you know it, it’s deep night outside.

I grabbed Lyraine’s arm and supported her.

“I’m sorry… … .”

The sweet scent of alcohol wafting from Lyraine’s mouth.

It mixed with her scent and instantly stimulated me.

“… … .”

My face turned red without me knowing.

“Fly!”

I cast the fly spell and headed to the highest spot on the World Tree.

I wrapped one arm around Lyraine.

The elf woman’s waist is so thin that it fits in one arm.

We arrived at the top where the stars were pouring down like a blessing.

“Get some rest.”

Lyraine, who was drunk, was made to sit on a flat surface.

I sat down next to him and looked at the sky.

Today again, two half-moon shaped moons are shining brightly in the sky.

I found my home star beneath it.

This is the best place on Earth, or even in this world, for measuring stars.

Slurp.

Lyraine comes leaning on your shoulder.

I could feel her slender arms hugging my waist.

I felt comfortable with her light weight on my shoulders.

The warm body temperature of someone alive.

It was more precious because it was alive and could be felt.

at that time.

“Frausch… … .”

Drunken high elf Lyraine.

Her soft breath tickled my ears.

This is also the first time Lyraine is called by her first name without the word ‘nim’.

I turned my head.

“!!!”

The two of us, so close, so close.

“Lyraine… … .”

I called her name.

Thump thump!

The heart starts to beat violently.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed.

Hot blue eyes longed for something.

At that moment we… … .

“!!!”