As an independent lord, a king who has lost his homeland, and a member of the temple that is still secret...... Annan could ignore the so-called conscription order, but - Annan's magical image and trade business were closely related to the Tatoon Empire.

Maintaining a good relationship with the Empire can only benefit the nascent Gem City...... There aren't many opportunities to make the Tatoon Empire owe favors.

Elly Gravel's father was an elf, and although it is unclear what blow his father suffered at the time, and the elves who are based on the theory of blood are not very likely to accept him, it is Annan's responsibility to do something for his right-hand men.

And maybe even get the news of the elf mentor!

Although the enthusiasm of the elven mentor is overwhelming, it is always a good thing to reunite with old friends in a foreign country.

And the elves have an aesthetic that is not much different from that of humans, and they appreciate all kinds of art, including magical images, of course.

Let magical images prevail in the North, in the Tatooon Empire, in Middle-earth, and in the future South only for the human race, but among other races......

Also, Annan's impression of elves all comes from Deella and elf mentors. The former is a dark elf, or a transformation from the nezumi, and the latter ...... It's a special case, none of them represent the mainstream elves

"That's why you promised the Ministry of Etiquette?" Ou Lin interrupted Annan's talk.

"I can't find a reason to refuse...... They are the emissaries of the Elven Court, and even the cultivation that is about to begin is less important than them. ”

Orin was noncommittal, but he was clearly questioning Annan's status as a warlock.

"I'm just a boy toyed with by warlock stereotypes......"

Annan thought that the first law of the future gem city was not to discriminate against warlocks!

The convoy carrying Annan continued to the top of the mountain, where Annan kept saying that Orin was mainly listening.

"Why don't you speak?"

"Have you ever seen a knight talking to a princess?"

While Annan was still pondering the meaning of "princess", the team approached the garden of the palace around the mountain.

Montreal Hill is majestic, and the palace gardens around the mountain are spectacular. The granite rings that line the gardens of the palace resemble the Ring of Montreal Mountain, and the statues of the gods stand on top of the ring. It is said that before the turbulent years, every idol was the eye of a god.

Ou Lin stopped outside the garden, and the officials of the Ministry of Ceremonies led Annan to a hall on the outskirts of the palace complex.

There were also men and women here, and Annan's arrival gave them a kind of scrutiny.

Before Annan could confirm their identities, the official of the Ministry of Ceremonies who followed him said, "You are all warlocks. In addition to the warlocks who participated yesterday, there are also new Warlocks, and your task is to appease the emissaries of the Elven Court and try to fulfill their demands. ”

This was the first time Annan had seen so many warlocks.

But this kind of requirement ...... What did the Empire think of Warlocks?

"The envoy of the Elven Court is a guest at the banquet, come with me."

A dozen warlocks followed the ceremonial officials deeper into the palace.

"I'm Solan Prato." A handsome young man approached.

"Annan Reeves."

"I know you, champion warlock in the limelight, Jack."

Solan narrowed the distance with Annan in a few words.

"I have a talent for making people who hear me feel good, are you interested in cooperating?"

"How to cooperate?"

"Let me play the lead actor in your next magical video."

"Can your abilities work through any medium?"

"Of course...... "Solan said proudly, "otherwise why would I be invited by the Ministry of Etiquette?" ”

It seems that each of these dozen warlocks has skills......

"What are your abilities? Capture beautiful magical images? ”

"Summon."

"I really envy you......" Solan's envy didn't seem to be fake, "I can only honestly learn knowledge and spells like a mage." ”

Now it was Annan's turn to envy him.

"How? You'll be able to use my power. ”

"Of course, no problem, but I don't know when my magic image will ...... You save money first, and I'll let you know when I'm ready? ”

"Save money?"

"Pay you to play the leading role."

"Uh......"

Solan stopped talking.

"Do you know the Warlock Conservation Society?" Annan asked proactively.

"They're coming for you?!" Solan raised his voice, attracting the attention of the surroundings.

"No, it's just that they haven't come to me yet."

It stands to reason that Annan's fame is big enough, but only the witch-hunting group pretends to be the Warlock Protection Society to come to him.

Solan couldn't hide his loss: "Don't think about it, our world is a poor and remote place, and there are not even a few legendary warlocks, and the gods don't want to take a few more looks......"

It turns out that every warlock fantasizes about being cared for by the Warlock Protection Society?

Annan wanted to ask more about the world beyond the continent of Allen, but they had already reached the destination of their trip: the changing room.

They had a choice of cool robes and cool leather armor—all elven costumes.

The warlocks were familiar with choosing the right clothes, and only Annan stood still: "We have to wear this?" ”

"It's to the elves' liking." Said the official of the Ministry of Ceremonies who brought them over.

Annan doesn't think so: "Can you tell me about yesterday's results?" ”

“…… Yesterday we only recruited a few Warlocks. ”

"So the results are not good, right?" Annan whispered, "We are human beings, and humans are not as beautiful as elves in appearance, and wearing their clothes will only look like a poor imitation......"

The official of the ceremonial department exuded a look of "no wonder".

He coughed lightly, reluctantly so that all the warlocks didn't have to choose any more elven costumes, and led them to another changing room—all of which belonged to humans.

Annan felt that this mage robe was very suitable, and was instructed by the officials of the Ministry of Etiquette to reluctantly put on the black gem earrings for a long time, and it was still one.

After changing their clothes, the sparkling warlocks arrived at the banquet that was being held.

The atmosphere changed suddenly, and the warlocks, who were ignoring each other and even hostile, warmly greeted the "pointy ears" at the banquet.

It's people like you who have such a bad reputation for warlocks!

Annan changed his mind, and the first law in Gem City was that warlocks were not allowed to enter!

"Aren't you going to the banquet yet?" The official asked.

"Your methods are too clumsy...... I'm going to do it my way. Annan made up an excuse: "The elves are just arrogant, not stupid, they don't know what you're approaching?" Elves believe in nature, so I naturally approach them. ”

The official applauded: "Ou Lin said you have a way to deal with them, and it seems that you do." ”

Olin!?

Annan instantly linked Oulin's previous disappearance, escorted the elven messenger, and was recruited himself...... She actually pulled her skin...... Actually betrayed himself!

(End of chapter)