How to Survive as a Princess in a Reverse Harem Game - Chapter 224

“If the World Tree collapses, everything collapses. I also understand the seriousness of this situation well. I’ll ask you one last time.”

—I’ll ask too. This is the last time. If The Guardian says no, I’ll know it means no. I also have no intention of going against The Guardian’s command.

Natura still had an angry face. However, he eventually stepped aside.

—This is the last time. Keep your promise.

“Thank you.”

I quickly responded to the threatening warning. Only then did his expression soften a little.

—Because of you humans…….

While he joined us, it seemed he couldn’t help but express his dissatisfaction.

‘Can’t be helped.’

This really couldn’t be helped. To the elves, I and Meliana were no different—just humans.

‘At least it’s fortunate that Vita is on my side.’

* * *

The elven village was in disarray. As Natura had said, they seemed busy preparing to abandon the village and leave.

Naturally, the gazes directed at us weren’t kind either. Thanks to Vita and Natura, they didn’t openly harm us, but we could clearly hear words of resentment toward us. The words we heard were as ominous as the hostile gazes.

I tried to pretend I didn’t hear and headed straight to the temple. The Guardian also showed a surprised expression upon seeing us.

—You’ve returned? Seeing that you came with Natura, it doesn’t seem like you didn’t hear my intentions.

“That’s right. We heard The Guardian’s intentions.”

—Then why did you come?

“We have something to say to The Guardian.”

—To me?

“Yes. Even after hearing it, if your mind about abandoning the village remains unchanged, you may do so. However, I hope you could listen and give us advice.”

—Even if we abandon this place, are you saying you’ll continue to resist?

“Yes. It’s my blood relative’s fault anyway……. Besides, if the World Tree collapses, the world will collapse too.”

I said while looking the Guardian straight in the eye.

“So please. At least listen to our plan.”

—I understand. Speak.

The Guardian nodded his head. Relieved, I organized and explained the things we had discussed and planned before coming here. The Guardian, who had been listening to the story silently, nodded his head.

—Actually, I was worried after hearing only Brother Natura’s words, but this is much better. To lure them with the essence of the World Tree and annihilate them—it seems like a plan worth trying.

The different reaction from before fills me with energy. Of course, there’s a separate part I’m worried about.

“Could you answer this too? Whether we can kill the Nex with our full power…… I’m not sure.”

—You said the guardians beside you would kill them?

“Yes.”

—Then it’s sufficient. The reason our warriors were defeated by the variant Nex was because they didn’t know they had poison. If we can just block the poison, the Nex individuals themselves aren’t that threatening a species.

The Guardian added with a bitter smile.

—You use magic and sword energy, so of course it would be possible. Most of all…….

His gaze turned to Reno.

—That child uses a mid-level wind spirit.

—Did you say mid-level?

—Such an unbelievable thing? An outside half-blood contracting with a mid-level spirit…….

Natura and Vita were shocked. And I was equally surprised.

A mid-level spirit—according to Vita’s explanation, wasn’t that a spirit that only high elves could typically contract with on average?

—Is it really a mid-level spirit? That half-blood’s spirit?

—It’s definitely a mid-level spirit. You brothers must have felt it vaguely too.

—I’m not doubting The Guardian’s insight. It’s just that, as you know, among us now there’s no one who commands a mid-level spirit, so I was just saying.

—I understand, brother. All the warriors with such power died during the initial subjugation. Only I have contracted with a mid-level spirit. So it’s unbelievable that an outside half-blood is mid-level.

—No. How could I not believe The Guardian’s words?

—I don’t mind, so don’t blame yourself too much.

Natura bowed his head and expressed gratitude for the Guardian’s tolerance. The Guardian looked at Reno again.

—Anyway, if it’s the spirit of the half-blood you’ve taken in, even if it’s not as much as Brother Pinus, it should be able to sufficiently block the poison of some individuals. Your plan also seems quite feasible.

From the Guardian’s words, I could realize one fact. That the reason the Guardian listened to my plan was thanks to Reno.

—Also, I’ll reverse my decision. We elves will help you too.