She was rejected.
Okazaki Kanami bit her lip.
However, this was within her expectations.
She had long known that Classmate Tsukasa was difficult to persuade; one could even say she was the most difficult student in the entire class. Not only was Classmate Tsukasa withdrawn, but her thinking was also very mature and realistic. Perhaps due to her background and the fact that she often had to work part-time jobs outside, she had learned to protect herself, was very independent, and was full of vigilance toward everything.
But since she had come, she was certainly prepared.
"I am now the daughter of the Elf Race's patriarch, and I have some say within the tribe," Okazaki Kanami said.
Okazaki Kanami's name in this life was 'Felimeth Paphinas,' the daughter of the Elf Race's patriarch.
Tsukasa was also a bit surprised upon hearing this status, but then felt a sense of realization. If she was the daughter of the Elf Race's patriarch, it would explain why the teacher's attributes were so strong. With the advantage of her status plus the Reincarnator's cheat, if she couldn't be stronger than himself under such conditions, it would only prove that this Reincarnator was trash.
"I see. However, it's a pity that merely being the patriarch's daughter isn't enough to make me believe you can change the conflict between the Elf Race and the Human Race. To change the arrogant racial spirit of the Elf Race, unless you were the patriarch yourself, there might be a slight possibility."
Tsukasa knew very well how terrifying the customs and spirit accumulated by a race over many years could be. The arrogance of the Elf Race was a bad habit built up over thousands of years. Did she really think just being the daughter of the patriarch could change the Elf Race's view of humans? Stop dreaming. Or rather, unless her head was full of water, she could never agree to such a bizarre invitation.
Go to the settlement of an Elf Race that discriminates against humans? Only a fool would accept such an invitation. One should know that this was far worse than the racial discrimination of her previous life. At the very least, the world in her previous life strictly required everyone not to discriminate on the surface. But in this other world, there were no such moral standards; the Elf Race's discrimination against humans was their racial tradition.
This was because the Elf Race was mysterious and powerful.
They didn't care about the Human Race at all, and their discrimination was blatant, without any attempt at concealment.
It could be said that if she didn't know the truth—that the inner essence of these elves was human—Tsukasa would have suspected that the Elf Race of this world was some kind of dark race.
"I indeed cannot change the Elf Race, but my father gave me a piece of land. We can live there without being affected," Okazaki Kanami said, or perhaps she should be called Felimeth now.
Tsukasa said indifferently, "Setting aside the loopholes in your statement for a moment, let's assume what you're saying is true. Have you ever considered why I should go with you when I'm living perfectly fine out here? I don't believe other Reincarnators would obediently follow you either, yet you look like you've already persuaded quite a few people. Could you tell me how you did it?"
Felimeth was momentarily speechless.
It was obvious.
She had used some unsavory means during the process.
This sort of thing was certain if one just used their brain to think. After all, Reincarnators came to this world with new families, relatives, a brand-new identity, and a brand-new future. Combined with the Reincarnator's cheat, as long as they didn't encounter some irresistible accident or were born into a backward and poor mountainous area like her, it was basically impossible not to live a happy life. Furthermore, this world had magic and swordsmanship; would a group of high school students really be that easy to persuade?
Of course.
There might be people curious about the Elf Race who would head to the Fairy Village.
But for most people, once they knew what kind of trash the Elf Race in this world was, they basically wouldn't think about getting close, right? It was completely different from the discrimination in that 'Free Country' from her previous life. At least in the Free Country, people wouldn't go around saying 'lowly humans' to your face, but the Elf Race in this world dared to do exactly that. Although there were elves who advocated for peaceful coexistence with humans, the overall environment of the Elf Race was so hostile that the few peace-loving elves were instead the heretics. So, who would want to go to a place like that?
Therefore, when the teacher revealed that there were already Reincarnators in the Fairy Village, she was eighty percent confident in her guess that these Reincarnators were likely forced. Thinking of this, her gaze toward the teacher suddenly became a bit disappointed. Although she didn't like the original teacher, the teacher back then was indeed a good person who would definitely never do such a thing.
But as expected, human hearts change easily.
Upon coming to another world.
Even the teacher had changed.
Felimeth also sensed Tsukasa's coldness at this time and hurriedly explained, "Please believe me, I did this to protect them! Although I can't say it out loud, I truly want to protect you all!"
Tsukasa said, "For now, let me hear how those classmates are doing. How are they living after arriving at the Fairy Village? Does your Elf Race let them level up and train their skills?"
"..."
"It seems they're forbidden from leveling up, right?" Tsukasa said with a cold laugh. "This is what you call protection? Not letting them gain power, keeping them penned up in one place like livestock?"
"It's not like that!" Felimeth retorted angrily. "You are my most important students, how could I do such a thing?!"
Tsukasa expressed disdain.
Your words sound nice.
But your actions amount to exactly that.
"Say no more, I will not go with you. If this is all you have to say, then please leave." Tsukasa issued an order to see the guest out.
However, her eyes were full of cold mockery.
She believed Felimeth wouldn't just leave like that.
Felimeth felt she was truly being wronged. She clearly didn't think that way, but because certain things couldn't be explained due to restrictions, and because she did know the Elf Race had used some unsavory methods on her students, she couldn't refute Tsukasa's words. For a moment, she was labeled as a villain, but she really just wanted to protect them.
If she didn't do this.
In the end... everyone would die.
Felimeth remained silent.
However, just then, the mana in the air suddenly dropped. Tsukasa felt a bone-chilling gaze coming from opposite her. She quickly switched to the Shadow Demon's field of vision, but what she saw was a cold elf clutching the Shadow Demon's neck and punching open the door.
"Appraisal failed."
Damn!
Tsukasa stood up from her seat.
Her expression was very gloomy.
That male elf threw the Shadow Demon inside at that moment. The overwhelming power crushed the Shadow Demon; one could see the Shadow Demon shatter the instant it hit the ground. The man walked in with heavy footsteps.
Felimeth looked at the newcomer in surprise.
The elf glanced at her and said disappointedly, "This is the end, Felimeth. This fellow before us is destined to become a lackey of the Demon Lords Army and will bring calamity to our race. Since you cannot persuade her to return with you, then for the sake of our great cause, let us smother her."
"Wait, this isn't what we agreed upon!"
Felimeth said anxiously.
"Felimeth, don't forget that my blood flows in your veins. I am the patriarch of the Elf Race. Are you asking me now to spare someone who might bring destruction to our race in the future? The prophecy has already revealed that she will lead the demon race to invade our home and destroy the glory of our people."
The elf looked at Tsukasa.
Those eyes.
Tsukasa felt an intense chill.
Because that killing intent was real.
.
Damn it.
She knew the Elf Race was no good!
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