Chapter 404. Obediently
The atmosphere in the room was very depressing.
Rosswealth, Ksenja, Anu, and Evelyn.
This did not include the Valkyrie Ortlinde who was unable to withstand the strange atmosphere and had fled...
Compared to these people, her rank was really low.
Of course, other than the four of them, there was also one key figure.
Char sat very straight in his chair, his posture so noble that even the most discerning etiquette expert in Elfheim could not find a single fault.
He painted the very picture of a meek and obedient noble.
No one spoke.
Other than Ksenja, who was mostly focused on Lil' Tifa in her arms and would occasionally glance at Char with a warm expression, the other three seemed to be expecting something.
Now that he thought about it...
The three of them had never met each other before.
Even without mentioning the theory of same-sex repulsion, at this level, women like them are already rare, yet they are suddenly crowded in the same room...
On the other hand, being able to see so many "of the same kind" is quite novel for them.
As the novelty faded, it was inevitably accompanied by a subconscious comparison — their confidence in their own charm and their outstanding appreciation of each other made them aware of each other's charm.
However, the more they noticed, the more dissatisfied they were with a certain person.
Their dissatisfaction gradually turned into anger.
Oh Char, are you playing a card collection game?
As for the key figure himself...
Char's seemingly unfocused eyes could see things that no one else had noticed... For example, the goddess who had suddenly appeared and stood perfectly between the other four women to form a pentagon.
That's right, the Messiah was also here to join in the fun.
Since no one could sense her, the goddess did not hide her gaze at all. She carefully observed every woman in the room, but she did not spare a single glance at Char.
This was the first time that Messiah had appeared since the death of the Supreme Holy Spirit. Char could sense something unusual from her.
Somehow, she felt more... feminine.
She seemed to have achieve a form of harmony between her human nature and divinity.
But what exactly was it?
Unfortunately, he only managed to take a few glances before the goddess left impatiently, as if she did not want his eyes to be on her.
Fine, guess the only source of entertainment is gone for now.
Char had to divert his attention to think about more realistic things to pass the time as he waited for someone to break the silence.
From time to time, there would be shouts coming from outside the house, accompanied by the sound of heavy machinery being operated.
The city's construction work was proceeding in an orderly manner.
In addition to the few perfectly intact buildings left in Ravesland, there were also the people living in the ruins, which could roughly be divided into two groups. One group was those whom Char was well acquainted with, the natives of Ravesland, such as the remnants of the Ji Kai race, and the 100-man elite team from Elfheim that had accompanied Evelyn.
The other group was those under the banner of Lucius, which consisted of more than a hundred awakened Dark Elves.
When the two groups first met, a conflict almost broke out. Fortunately, the two groups of were held back by the prestige of Evelyn and Lucius, as well as Char, the Giant Killer.
The biggest problem now was on dealing with these two groups of people.
If it were up to Char, he would convert these 200 plus individuals into construction workers...
It would be a pity to not have these able-bodied individuals carry bricks!
Elves were born with high magic affinity, excellent hearing, and an extraordinary physical fitness as soldiers. These were all necessary qualities for construction workers.
The most important thing was that they had been influenced by the architecture of the Elfheim and Andaheim civilizations for hundreds of years in their long lives, and the aesthetic values of these civilizations had penetrated deep into their bones.
This was the most important thing.
Moreover, once the city was fully built, and if the main city's bell were to ring, all these laborers could be converted to militia! It was a perfect workforce that could both defend and build their new homes.
It was a beautiful dream, but achieving it... Achieving it was indeed a bit difficult.
The issue lied not in Evelyn's forces, but rather, the Dark Elves, as such a huge change in identity was probably impossible unless Lucius personally asked for it...
However, in such an awkward situation, it was already good enough that she did not turn hostile and cause trouble, and so, Char could not force her.
Wait, I got it!
An idea struck Char, not for dealing with Lucius, but one to break this awkward silence!
Char sneaked a glance at the others and happened to meet Ksenja's gentle gaze.
After not seeing each other for half a year, Ksenja had become more mature and stable than when the server first opened. The heroic spirit of the young swordswoman was gradually replaced by the radiance of a mother. However, when she looked at Char, she looked slightly grumpy and cheeky.
She seemed to be curious about how Char was going to solve the problem at hand.
I didn't want this to happen either.
Char clenched his left fist and coughed.
The other three gazes immediately shot over.
"Ahem... So, before criticizing me, I believe that we have more important problems to solve, agreed?"
He said in all seriousness.
"So, are you trying to change the topic?" Rosswealth laughed.
"Ah?"
"Is it about the Dark Elves?" Evelyn asked, not to be outdone. "I don't think it's a high priority."
"No..."
"At worst, we'll just kill them all," Anu stroked her long sword.
"??? Huh I..."
Char wanted to cry but had no tears. He could not help but smile bitterly.
At that moment, little Tifa suddenly burst into tears. The frigid atmosphere in the room was instantly shattered by her cries, and Char stood up.
However, there were others who were even more anxious than him.
"What's the matter?" Rosswealth asked.
"Why is she crying?" Evelyn added.
"Was she injured?" Anu prodded.
The three inexperienced women rushed over in a hurry. They were visibly more anxious than Char.
Ksenja's face was slightly red as she was surrounded by the three beautiful women. Her mouth opened and closed a few times, but she could not say anything.
"She's hungry."
Char's voice came from afar.
"Oh? She's hungry?"
The inexperienced Rosswealth who need not consume food was perplexed.
"Are you sure she's hungry? Can a child withstand long-distance teleportation?"
This was Anu.
"What does a human baby eat? I came in a hurry this time and didn't bring any fruits..."
This was Eveleyn, who was fumbling around in a hurry.
"There should be some dry food in our provisions. I'll go and look for it. If we pair it with spring water..."
"There's no need." Char held her hand gently.
"You guys don't have to worry, she can handle it herself."
Upon hearing those words, someone among the trio was suddenly enlightened.
Evelyn's gaze swept across the room and spotted Ksenja's bulging chest. Upon noticing it, she could not help but laugh at her own foolishness.
She pushed Char's hand away and snapped.
"So who's hungry, is it the baby, or you..."
Rosswealth had also come to the same realization, and she was glad that she did not voice her thoughts aloud.
"Are we really not going to check her body?"
Anu was still persevering.
Although their reactions were different, all three of them were looking at Ksenja with bright eyes. They were like curious babies, looking forward to what would happen next.
"You guys really are..."
Char was speechless.
Why are these three treating this like a show...
Although Ksenja had been a mother for half a year, she was still far from being a veteran in these matters. Under the strange gazes of the girls, she could not help but fall into a dilemma, and her face was red and hot.
Seeing this, Char stepped up and beckoned the three of them to move to another room with him, so that the mother and daughter would be alone.
"Oh, right. Evelyn, you still have spring water on you, right? "
"Yeah, why?"
Evelyn doubtfully handed over a palm-sized, delicate glass container. It was about half the length of a normal test tube. The body was round, slender, and ellipsoidal. The upper and lower ends were wrapped in gold decorative patterns.
This was the Elven spring water of the royal family. The container looked small, but in fact, it contained at least 100ml of liquid. It was a technical masterpiece.
Char passed the item to Ksenja and whispered something in her ear, but the latter pushed him away shyly.
"I know... Y-You can leave first."
"Hahaha..."
Clack.
After closing the door behind them, the four of them left together.
At this moment, Evelyn cast a doubtful glance at Shaya.
"Don't human mothers feed their children with breast milk? What do you need the spring water for?"
"Haha, it's complicated to explain. After all, it varies from person to person..."
Char tried to change the topic.
On the other hand, Evelyn seemed to have realized something and snorted.
"Speaking of which, I haven't told you guys about Ksenja's story ..."
"Ah, this... This isn't something that can be explained in one or two sentences."
Char placed his hand on the door as he spoke, casting a sound-proof barrier around the room.
He only heaved a sigh of relief once he was done.
"Please allow me to tell you about Ksenja..."
...
A long time ago, in Howling Rock Canyon, when Char was discussing matters regarding the creator with the Zin'rokh, Evelyn almost succumbed to a mental collapse because she was unable to accept the topic. Char did not intend on repeating the same mistake this time.
After all, Ksenja was just an ordinary swordswoman, unlike the other women who had a strong background. The only reason her life had been flipped upside down was due to Char.
"... As I said, she knows nothing about the world we live in."
After saying that, he looked at everyone in front of him with a serious expression.
Silence washed over the room.
"Then she really shouldn't be involved, especially since she has a child."
Anu was the first to speak.
"I agree," said Evelyn.
"I see, so she's been fooled by you. You should thank little Tifa, for it not for her, hmph..."
Rosswealth glanced at Char half-teasingly, half-warningly.
She wrapped her arms around a dark spear, which had a faint magic pattern, and looked as if she was thinking about how to stab a few more holes in his body.
"You won't be so lucky next time."
"Ahaha, there won't be a next time..."
Char laughed nervously.
The air quieted down again, but this time, three sharp gazes were piercing through Char.
"So, can we talk about you now?" Asked Evelyn.
"I admit that Ksenja's story is very interesting." Rosswealth shrugged.
"Then, how many more similar stories are there?"
"Hey, no, I..."
He was about to hold his head, squat down, and roll around on the ground when he heard a series of urgent knocks on the door.
"Char!"
It was Lucius!
Char was overjoyed.
You've come at the right time!
God bless you, Your Majesty!
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