This is the story of a magician and an elf girl.

“By the way… Linna… those two humans standing outside…”

"Ah... I almost forgot, but don't worry, they are not bad guys. I do have something I want to ask them."

"Hmm? Please advise..."

Linnai and his companions who came to the outside of the tribe were all staring at the two humans of unknown origin. Naturally, their weapons and freedom had been taken away. Bound by the vines, the humans who did not even have any skills did not have the energy to break free from them.

But Linai didn't really want to see this happen, so she immediately asked Xiaobi to untie the two and explained to the elves: "Don't be like this. Although they are human, they have the same ideas as us, that is, they know how to cherish their companions. If we can't even understand this, then what's the difference between us and the group of human traffickers before?"

"... Linna... I don't mean to say that, but you'd better not protect anyone without permission... Especially the human race. Do you remember what I said? If you can't keep a normal mind and be pious to order, the law will take back your power, and you will forever..."

"It has nothing to do with my business. Now I just want to tell everyone that we elves must accept the existence of humans and understand their difficulties. This world and this forest do not belong to us. If humans want to visit, we should welcome them instead of rejecting them. Even if those unpleasant things happened before, they have nothing to do with them now."

Even if Linnae hadn't said so yet, a few elves had already let go of what happened in the past and realized that it had nothing to do with the two of them now. Although humans were lustful, reckless, and greedy creatures, they had indeed seen the existence of "exceptions", even beyond the elves' imagination.

In addition, Linnay, who said those words, not only did not show any signs of vegetative state, but she even continued to speak to the two of them fluently, which made Harriet's worries become more and more vague.

"Otherwise, it's no problem for me to guarantee it, everyone."

"My lady goddess..."

"Those two humans, you can understand what I'm saying, right? I'm Aphrodite, the goddess of love and lust. Now that the world is in the midst of a change, I need to rely on this spirit's flesh for the time being."

"Uh...really...really a goddess..."

"But no matter how I look at it... it looks like an elf... Is this also the power of the goddess..."

Benny and Derek, who were a little overwhelmed, naturally didn't want to cause trouble here. He dared to guarantee that if their previous companions were still alive, an inevitable tragedy would definitely take place.

"The elves have no hostility towards you humans. Instead, they are worried that you will trample on their kindness."

"Huh!? How...how dare we do that..."

"If it weren't for the elf's timely help, Benny and I would have died at the very beginning... Now you have bandaged us and provided us with accommodation... It's too late to thank you, how dare I rebel or repay kindness with enmity?"

"Xiaobi, did you translate what you just said to the elves?"

"Of course, it has been translated. Currently, only the two of them don't understand what we are saying. Is this reassuring to everyone?"

At the same time, Xiaobi and Linnae, who translated what the two said to all the elves present, completely eliminated everyone's current worries and prejudices against humans. They didn't quite understand the situation at the moment, and to be honest, they were already covered in bruises and exhausted. Now they just wanted to have a good rest and share an equal relationship with the elves - through the use of skills, they have now been completely accepted by the elves.

"And if possible, I want everyone to learn the human language."

"Uh?"

"The human race's...language?"

"Yes, I have said it before, right? Most adventurers are a mix of humans and orcs. In order to be able to talk and live with them in the outside world, we must learn the human language as a prerequisite."

"But... since we already have such a convenient translation skill... why do we still need it..."

"It's natural for you to think that way... But listen carefully, this is not just a battle. This is to let the magician see our changes. Even without his help, we can rely on our own strength to find a way to communicate. What John hopes to see is not the demise of the entire race, but whether people can open up their own future with their own will."

Everyone present should understand that there is no chance of winning a battle with him. What John hopes to see is the result, not the end. If people cannot change the result with their own hands, then he will take the end as a beginning, create a new result and open up the future of the world.

"If Linna says so... is there any reason not to do it?"

"Well, learn it. It's just a language. It's not difficult at all."

"Can those two teach us well? I'm more worried that they may not have that kind of patience..."

The elves gave them strange looks, which made Benny and Derek feel pressured. After Xiaobi's explanation, they understood their expectations and the intentions of their eyes, and took the initiative to make a request: "Well... I can teach you... but we have a request... Is that okay?"

"Require……"

"Alas……"

"As expected... I still won't join..."

"Ah wait! They haven't finished yet, do you believe them or not?!"

"You're quite courageous... and you dare to put forward conditions?"

"Elder...just listen to what they say..."

"Yes, yes... Just do it, don't regret it later."

After getting the elves' approval, Derek pleaded in a serious and solemn tone: "We can teach you the human language, but can you teach us the skills of fighting? Just now during the battle... I realized... how weak I am... how powerless I am... Facing such a huge monster... I don't even have the strength to stand still..."

"..."

"Please, whether it's archery or fighting skills, I want to become stronger in order to fight against those monsters outside."

"..."

The elves looked at each other and were silent for a moment as if they understood the situation. Derek, who was worried that his request might not be accepted, lost his confidence for a moment.

But unexpectedly, they burst into laughter the next moment, as if they were relieved that Bai had worried about something stupid: "Uh...wait, what are they laughing at?"

"I...I don't know. Don't ask me. Did you tell a joke just now?"

"You were really worrying for no reason... I thought it was some weird request. You scared them all, but now you're making them laugh like crazy."

"Uh uh..."

"Don't worry. We will teach you how to fight and how to live. I believe in you. Can you believe in us, too? Mr. Derek?"

The elf girl extended her hand to Derek, looking at his still somewhat confused eyes with a sincere gaze, but the moment he held Linnae's hand tightly, the confusion disappeared from her expression like smoke.

"Ah... Thank you. Your name is... Linna, right? That's what your sister called you just now, right?"

"…That's our elder. She would be very happy if you said that."

"Call me Harriet. I'm a sweet-talking human concubine. I don't mind you. Please give me your guidance."

“? Elder…ah…no where…I’m Derek, this is…”

"Benny, don't take away my self-introduction. Thank you for your guidance, elder of the elves."

In this way, the two people who began to get to know each other stayed in the forest for about a week. They both benefited more from each other than they had imagined. The elves explained to them the knowledge of animals and plants in the forest and also allowed them to acquire several skills. The humans taught them about the outside world and the language they knew. It wouldn't be long before their journey would begin.