How to Survive as a Princess in a Reverse Harem Game - Chapter 217

We had only one answer to give.

“Yes. I will accept.”

“I too will accept.”

—Very well. Then I’ll entrust this to you. Natura and another warrior will guide you. Brother Natura, I’ll be counting on you.

—As you command.

The elf beside us bowed his head. As the atmosphere suggested we were about to be dismissed, I quickly spoke up.

“May I ask something?”

—Please speak.

“Actually, one of my companions couldn’t enter this place.”

—Did such a thing happen? Brother Natura, would you explain?

—He was an outside half-blood.

—That was the reason. I understand.

“Reno is my guardian. Please at least tell me why he can’t enter.”

—I thought Lublin looked down on half-bloods, yet you’ve taken one as a guardian? As I recall, guardian is a coveted position.

“That’s right. Reno is a half-blood, but he is my guardian. I care deeply for Reno. That’s why I’m asking.”

—I see. You asked for an explanation? That’s not difficult, but similarly, it’s a long story—would that be alright?

Is there any reason it wouldn’t be?

But it didn’t take long to realize that the Guardian was concerned not about me, but about Meliana.

—Your competitor seems unwilling to wait. It appears we can only have our conversation after sending your competitor on her way.

“You’re perceptive. That’s right. I want to undertake the trial immediately.”

—And what would you like to do?

Having heard Meliana’s words, the Guardian looked at me and asked. But my deliberation was brief.

“I’d like to stay and hear the reason.”

—Very well. Brother Natura, please guide that human. I will take care of this one.

—I accept your command.

The elf who had been guiding us all along, Natura, turned and left the temple with Meliana. As they departed, the Guardian began to speak.

—You asked why outside half-bloods are forbidden entry.

“Yes.”

—It’s simple. Because there have been many groups of humans who tried to use them.

“Use them?”

—Yes. We didn’t initially cold-shoulder half-bloods. Though the branches may have diverged, the roots are all from the World Tree’s embrace, so we’re all siblings. How could we treat them differently? We have strong bonds.

If the bonds are so strong, then why Reno?

As if knowing my confusion, the Guardian answered.

—But humans tried to exploit this. They used half-bloods and their parents to discover the locations of our villages and attempted several invasions.

The Guardian added with a sad smile.

—Saying that half-bloods are also their children, our kin were only being used by humans.

“That’s…….”

—After experiencing such things countless times, we had no choice but to establish a policy. Half-bloods born to elves and outside half-bloods cannot enter our village. The same applies to those who leave, saying they’ll live with humans.

I fully understood the elves’ position. From letting us in despite their wariness of humans, they had already shown considerable goodwill.

“I understand your concern about humans invading elven villages.”

But I couldn’t just leave Reno like this.

“However, Reno grew up properly in the duke’s household and became my guardian. Letting Reno in won’t lead to any problems. I guarantee it.”

The Guardian remained silent.

‘Is this not enough?’

I continued my persuasion.

“Moreover, Meliana and I are in competition. Of course, you don’t need to fully consider my circumstances, but for the sake of fairness, I’d appreciate your permission.”

After taking a moment to catch my breath, I added.

“As you’ve seen, Meliana has three guardians. Originally, I also had three.”

—I see. Indeed, it’s not fair. And since the trial we’ve given you is also for the benefit of our village, more help would be welcome.

Did it work?

My hopes rose at the positive response.

—I’ll make a special exception this once and allow that half-blood to enter.

It worked.

—However, I can’t guarantee that the treatment will be good. Do you understand?

“Of course. Thank you.”

At least being allowed to enter is something.

Having felt uneasy about leaving Reno alone outside, this was a blessing.

—Let’s go to the temple entrance together. I’ll assign you a new guide.

“I appreciate your kindness.”

Afterward, thanks to the Guardian’s consideration, another elf went to fetch Reno, and we were introduced to yet another elf. The guide elf assigned to us was a female elf whom we had met outside the village, just like Natura.