The Mythical Hunter has Returned - Chapter 73



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Chapter 073

“Is it because of the monster?”

Monos nodded to my question.

“… that’s right. “After the Abyss opened in the past, monsters that could not be dealt with are creating nests here and there in the forest.”

This is probably why Athena is respected by the elves.

She was regularly eliminating monsters here in exchange for a small amount of tribute from the elves.

-I feel a lot of unpleasant energy.

Jormungand stuck out his tongue.

“It will all be the energy of monsters. “They often come to subdue them under orders from Athena, but subjugating them does not mean completely eradicating them.”

“Is it because of monsters that the forest is so unpleasantly distorted?”

“that’s right.”

As I listened to their conversation, I remembered the time I came to Elfheim in my past life.

It was all full of trouble.

It was difficult to attack the area because the monsters that had grown further after receiving the world tree’s magic twisted and ruined the nearby forest.

Not only the monsters, but also the branches and roots of the World Tree that had been twisted by the magical energy of the Abyss were a nuisance.

When the forest itself began to wriggle like a maze, recognizing us as enemies, it gave us the fear that we might be trapped here for the rest of our lives.

When I broke through the trap made of living roots, I really thought I was going to die.

The power of the World Tree had the characteristic of caring for wounds without discriminating against anyone.

Even if it’s a villain.

Equal equality for all, complete equality without distinction between good and evil.

That was the habit of the world tree.

That’s why she created a home for the dark elves who were driven out by the elves.

Same thing for monsters.

‘The reason monsters remain even after the Abyss is completely destroyed is because of that World Tree.’

However, the World Tree could not be eliminated.

That tree was an important being that connected the nine worlds of Norse mythology.

Even our world, which they call Midgard.

“We must go beyond and go to the dark elves’ habitat.”

The top goal was to cross the forest and get to the underground cave where Fenrir was trapped.

As you go, you will meet a dark elf.

Because beyond that dark forest, there was a city where dark elves lived.

Fairies and elves live in the refreshing forest of Elfheim and take care of the world tree.

A dark elf who hides himself in the darkness, under the shadow created by the World Tree.

I was curious how they would welcome us, having grown up in a completely different environment from the elves.

I’m sure it won’t be looked upon very favorably.

It’s not because of me.

Because of the monos behind me.

There’s no way a dark elf would like a priest of Athena who helps the elves.

‘I hope the fight isn’t too big.’

I was worried because, unlike the elves, they would just shut up and attack first.

It would be troublesome if someone got hurt for no reason.

“Everyone, prepare for battle.”

“All right.”

-Sure.

“yes!”

Even Lee Soo-yeon clenched her fists.

She picked up a metal baseball bat.

“Suyeon, what are you doing?”

“I have to fight too. I showed it to you last time. “Didn’t you fight pretty well?”

“By the way, why the baseball bat…” ?”

“I felt like swords weren’t for me, so I thought about the best weapon for beginners to use.”

“So the conclusion you came to is a baseball bat?”

“yes! The grip was better than I thought, so it was easy to hit. Of course, most of it will be handled by the three of you.”

It was a weapon with magical treatment.

There were signs that it had been made with considerable effort.

“Is this Jooman Choi’s item?”

“Oh, right. “How did you know?”

“I saw you last time.”

“You have a good eye for attention.”

“You must handle Jooman Choi’s belongings with care.”

“uh? “What is the reason?”

“Originally, black market products break easily.”

Lee Su-yeon’s face turned white at those words.

I stuttered, looking back and forth between me and the baseball bat.

“I-I-Is this really true?”

“It’s a lie.”

“yes?”

“Suyeon, you surprisingly have a taste for teasing.”

“No, it was a joke?”

“yes. Why does the bat explode? “It’s not even a bomb.”

Of course, there was a rule that black market items should never be trusted.

But at least I could trust it if it was Choi Jooman’s item.

At least he doesn’t mess around with things.

In that respect, he was the most conscientious of the merchants active in the black market.

“No, you were surprised!”

“Still, be careful. “It is true that black market products are dangerous.”

Suyeon Lee nodded at those words.

He seemed to realize that this wasn’t a joke.

I took out the Sea King’s Trident.

Since he had no intention of setting the entire forest on fire, he kept Hephaestus’ hammer at his belt.

“Let’s go in.”

I took them inside.

I was in the lead, followed by Monos and Suyeon Lee.

* * *

Crumbling!

A Sibel Tiger with large tusks glares at me.

He finished by piercing the neck of a child who had not yet grown up.

Wow!

With a deathly scream, the last Siebel Tiger died.

“Is this the end?”

“Yes, it was the last monster.”

Monos said while looking at the fallen Sibel Tiger.

This was already the twentieth monster I killed in the forest.

There are so many.

And an arrow flew where we were standing.

“Who are you?”

“Where did you learn the courtesy of asking after shooting?”

It was a dark elf.

A dark elf with black skin and silver hair.

Unlike the tall elves, she had a small physique and thin muscles. She climbed up a tree and placed an arrow back on the bowstring.

One guy insists on everything.

The other guy just attacked.

I didn’t like all the beings in Elfheim.

Elf, dark elf.

There was only one arrow that flew.

However, there are at least 20 bowstrings targeting me and my group.

‘This is a guard unit that defends the outskirts of the dark elf village.’

I’ve met him a few times in my past life as well.

Lee Hyun took strong action to suppress those who betrayed the light, saying they must be punished.

Because of that, I fought them like crazy the whole time I was in Elfheim.

If you move even a little, an arrow will fly between your eyes.

“Everyone, don’t move and wait.”

The dark elf’s eyes narrowed when he saw me.

“human… ? Why are humans here… .”

“The elves told me. “They say there’s a thief here who stole my precious items?”

“what?”

At the mention of the word elf, the eyes of the dark elf who shot the arrow became fierce.

“The bitch in the back is an apostle of Athena.”

The shadow stirred at her words.

“What brings an apostle of Athena who helps the helpless to such a lowly place?”

It was a completely different reaction from the elves who treated her politely.

It was a natural thing.

Elves and dark elves are opposites of each other.

Elves are beings who live in the light and have always been loved.

Dark elves are beings who have always been hidden in the dark and ostracized.

They were like water and oil that could never mix.

“I told you. “I came to catch the thief.”

“Be quiet, human. “If you talk one more time, I’ll put an arrow between your eyes.”

The dark elf looked at me and growled.

“If you want to shoot, shoot.”

“what?”

“Then the elves and dark elves will engage in an all-out war. A dark elf who shot a guest so precious that the apostle of Athena personally served him. Will Athena really be still? No, will Zeus stay still before that?”

“Do you think they would move like that just because of a human?”

“If you don’t believe me, just shoot.”

“… … .”

The dark elf bit his lip at his guts.

I don’t know how great that elf is, but he is the guard captain.

There was no authority to decide the war between races.

“Tsk! “Everyone bow down.”

Only then did the dark elf come down.

“I am Rin, the guardian of the Forest of Shadows here.”

“This is Kim Do-jin.”

First of all, please introduce yourself.

Still, the kids here have become people.

People who live in bright places have stiff necks and don’t even say hello first.

Of course, the way he was glaring at me wasn’t very nice.

Since you called your own race a thief, it can’t be good.

And there’s even Monos behind me.

“So, the elves said we stole from humans?”

“okay. “They say you are the criminals?”

“That can’t be possible. “We have not even shown our faces on Midgard since this world was divided.”

“Then the elves lied to Athena’s apostle?”

“No.”

Lynn approached me.

She glared at me with her cat-like golden eyes.

“You, a human, might have lied. “You use the excuse of being an apostle of Athena.”

“I lied? “By bringing not just anyone else, but an apostle of Athena?”

“is not it?”

Her eyes were now focused on Monos, not me.

“Are you asking me?”

“okay. “An apostle of Athena would not lie.”

At those words, Monos looked at me.

“You just have to tell the truth.”

“I did say that the Dark Elves would be enough to steal.”

“Really?”

“yes.”

Lin’s expression hardened.

“They are trash. “They are still stigmatizing and slandering us.”

I added another word to her.

“If you don’t believe me, send someone to check. “Right now, the dark elf is probably talking about whose stuff he stole.”

Rin bit her lip at those words.

“You two, go check it out. “Is what they said true?”

“All right.”

“And you need to stay here with me while I check.”

“However much.”

“If it is determined to be false… .”

“You will be punished according to the dark elf law. Instead, if it is proven to be true, you will also have to pay the penalty according to the dark elf law.”

As soon as the Dark Elf Law came out of her mouth, Lin’s forehead wrinkled.

“you… what?”

“I told you. “My belongings were stolen by a thief in Midgard.”

By now, the lies I spread are probably circulating among the elves.

Dark elves stole human things.

A human came to Elfheim to retrieve items stolen by the Dark Elves.

After all, they are dark elves.

Hate-filled slander and rumors are likely to grow in size.

“Let’s go. “It will take time until the results come out.”

“… … .”

Everything is according to plan.

I obediently sat down across from Lin.

Lee Soo-yeon and Monos sat next to me as I put down my arms and sat down.

And how long has it been?

Two dark elves heading to the city of elves came running.

As they nodded their heads up and down, Rin closed his eyes tightly.

“It’s so true. good. Follow me first. “I need to hear about what’s going on.”

Thanks to this, I was able to enter the dark elf village very easily.

Monos asked, standing close next to me.

“Dojin, aren’t you really Loki’s apostle?”

“Because it’s not.”

“No, I think it’s definitely true… .”

This is the beginning.

A deception to save Fenrir.