"Are we there already, Sheis-I don't know?"
"We're almost there, Silverstein-sama."
Bored with the long drive, I keep asking for five and five minutes if we're close. The long six-hour journey was exhausting, not least because of the incident. But I still wondered about one thing.
"Sheis-I don't know, what is the demihuman realm called?"
"Kingdom Borogh, is one of the five most influential kingdoms across the continent… Having them as our enemies is pretty bad, but we'll take care of that later."
This realm, as far as I knew, was one filled with demihumans, just like the ones that attacked us. I wondered why they had come after me, so far as I know I hadn't declared war with any of the neighboring kingdoms. Of course, the old Aros Silverstein might have done it, but I didn't know. I would need to be aware of my surroundings from that moment on.
"We're coming, Silverstein-sama!"
Interrupting my thoughts, Sheis-I don't know. And when I look out of the carriage, I'm surprised.
"WOW! IT'S LIKE WHAT I IMAGINED!"
I see an immense forest, so many trees that it was absurd. The trunks of the entire forest were thick enough to make a house inside. The leaves were so greenish and well-groomed that there would be no one to complain about. It was dusk, so the lamps in the trees were lit, and it was becoming a beautiful illuminated kingdom. When I look up a little, I see a tree bigger than the others, an amazing white tree, enriched with flowers and leaves as decoration.
"Silverstein-sama, that larger whitish tree, is called the Central Tree. There is our fate, the elf-queen, Lukia Broshvola, resides in that place."
It couldn't be different. After all, it was the one that stood out among the others, it couldn't be any other place, if not the "castle" of the ruler of the Elves Kingdom. Getting closer to the entrance, I see elves and other races, trying to get through the realm's immigration. And at the entrance were two elven guards. These same two guards question the coachman and Sheis-I don't know.
"Who's in there? Do you have any proof of entry?"
"Here is Lord Aros Silverstein, and here is our receipt."
Sheis-I don't know, give the guard a paper, for sure that was proof of entry. The elf takes a few glances at the wagon and paper, finally he confirms my presence. After everything confirmed, he bows to me and goes back to the entrance where there was a big gate, makes a sign with his hands and the gate opens.
"Welcome to the Kingdom of the Elves." he says.
The chariot begins to move again, and so we enter the Realm of the Elves.
In the first meters ahead of the kingdom, we could see a large commercial center, similar to all other kingdoms, as this was considered the most important part. The shopping center was not very different from Lálario, so I couldn't be too surprised, but something enchanted me. Looking up, I could see elves flying goods across the sky on a fully organized round-trip route.
"Cool."
Before arriving in Lalarius, many travelers stopped by the Elven Realm to rest. Not only for the good stay they offered, but for the various brothels of excellent quality that there were. Could this be the merchant's life of dreams? Wear a trade route and still have fun in cities — in many different ways.
The carriage began to move at a slow pace, as it seemed to be a rule in the realms. Even so, we wouldn't be late, as the white tree was a little more than a mile from our visions. To kill some time, I decided to hop onto the bench in front, where there was a small window where I could communicate with sheis-I don't know.
"Sheis-I don't know, I can't call you that forever, can I give you a nickname?"
"It would be an honor, Silverstein-sama."
Calling him Sheis-I don't know was quite tiring, since I didn't remember his name that easily, I decided to give him a nickname that both he and I would be proud of. All the ideas came to my head at the moment, but I had a name that I wouldn't get out of my head even pulling.
"Sheis-I don't know, I'll call you Alfred from today, it's very simple and practical, also a name that suits you."
"Right my lord, from this day forward I will be called Alfred by you."
Of all the more cliché nicknames for butlers, the name "Alfred" was one I wouldn't forget, since ever since I met him, he's looked like he's had a name like that. Will a bat man attack me accusing me of plagiarism? Reading American comics was my best pastime before reincarnation, so I thought of the name instantly.
"Alfred, it's not far from the elf-queen's tower, is it?"
"We'll be there in a few minutes."
"Right."
When I least expect it, the tower was already in front of us. Even though I called it a "tower", it wasn't really one. It was just the white tree that was giant, thus looking like a white tower. I think they chose to use this tree, as building something out of stone here would destroy the natural air that the kingdom has, so a giant tree is more suitable. As Alfred said, it was called the Central Tree, which was very similar to a government office, as it was the best stand in the kingdom.
After taking a good look at her, Alfred climbs out of the carriage and walks a few steps to the door where I was. He opens it very carefully and holds out his hand, indicating that I can come down. Stepping on the floor, I could see something different. Even though it is a natural kingdom, so to speak, the ground is similar to other kingdoms, it was not grassy or anything like that, it was smooth stones.
I walk a little further and see the entrance. Clean white railings surrounded the ground where the tree stood. In front of the giant tree, there was a beautiful garden with a planting of low flowers, so as not to block the view of those who were walking. Who was working in this garden were several beautiful elves who seemed never to have complained about doing their work.
There was a wooden path leading up to the tree door—as strange as that may sound. So I decide to walk through it and get to the door. I take a few steps forward, step through the opening in the bars, and step onto the wooden path. However, when I take the first step, the wood makes a loud noise and all the elves who were working looked at me. Afterwards, they all stop doing their jobs and join me.
They approach the entrance where I was and make two rows, one on each side. There were four elves in each row, all of them smaller than me, but with some scary muscles. They were all pleasant-faced, so I dispersed my thoughts that they were going to lecture me for stepping in the way without permission.
"Welcome, Lord Aros Silverstein!"
They all bow at the same time and say in beautiful harmony, as if they have been training this at the same time. I felt welcomed, after all in what world, what universe, what timeline would you be welcomed by various beautiful elves bowing to you. It was still uncomfortable with embarrassment, but I managed to stay calm so I didn't get a nosebleed right then and there.
"Thank you, it's an honor to meet you all!"
I thank him and do a simple salute, just leaning my body forward. When I look back, they're all frozen and blushing, some are even fiddling with their hair, others with their robes and looking confident. Isn't it common to say greetings here?
I pass them and follow the wooden path. After a few long steps, I arrive at the door that guards the Central Tree. And it couldn't be different, the door was made of wood and some vines fell over it to give a good decoration. The doorknobs were made of gold, it was even painful to touch them to open them. At the time I was going to knock on the door like a common citizen, it opens by itself and from there, an elf with blond hair comes out. And it was exactly as I imagined, it was elves from RPGs, with big breasts!
"Hello gentlemen, I assume it's Lord Aros Silverstein, no?" She asks.
"Exactly, it's me!"
Even though she replied with good humor, the blonde elf paid no attention. She was crestfallen, not looking very happy. I figured I'd been rude or something if I'd done something wrong as soon as I arrived. Did I come at a bad time?
"Welcome. Please follow me, Lukia-sama is waiting for you!"
She opens the door wider and makes a gesture of kindness, asking us to enter. We respected her request and put our feet inside the great tower. And as soon as we saw its interior, we were impressed. There was a large hall, the white walls were not wood, but pure blocks of smooth whitish stone. On the ceiling, there was a chandelier that was certainly worth more than the tower itself.
We were admiring the interior of the tower and when I returned my gaze to the blonde elf, she was already on the huge stairs in front. So Alfred and I took a quick walk to get to her. Going up the stairs, I see that the elf's expression hadn't changed at all, she was crestfallen and was just guiding us without even realizing where she was walking. So, to improve the mood, I decided to ask a few questions.
"What is your name, Miss Elf?"
"My name is Cassiria, I'm Lukia-sama's secretary"
Even with my generous question, she didn't change a thing, just gave a straight answer and fell silent again. I don't know if it was a good decision to ask the questions. I didn't want to intrude too much, so I decided to stop talking and just accompany her, however, that was also difficult. When we finished climbing the stairs to the second floor, there was still one more, just as long as the one before. How long will we go up? Up to the top?
After a long time, climbing the stairs to the top, we reached the top floor. Me and Alfred were holding on to the banisters on the stairs, climbing the last step.
On the top floor was a hallway leading to a room. The path to the living room had a big, beautiful red rug. The Elf stops her, and turns to us, pointing to the room.
"This way, Lord Aros Silverstein!"
Walking to the door, I look around and see a bunch of pictures...
A LOT OF EROTIC PICTURES!!
It was embarrassing just to go there, but I observe and see that each of them were different elves. So I give up looking for the elf-queen (who I didn't even know her face).
Arriving at the door, the elf puts her hand on the knob and knocks three times. She opens the door, and we follow. When I look inside, I see a beautiful dark-skinned woman, writing on some papers. Her hair fell over her shoulders. So as not to obstruct her view, she adjusted it behind her ear.
"Here is Lukia-sama, the new Lord of the Lalario Kingdom, Aros Silverstein!"
At the time, I realized that I hadn't prepared a decent presentation for someone on a political level like me, I just presented myself the way I did.
"Hello, Elf Queen Lukia, my name is Aros Silverstein, it's an honor to meet you!"
I felt a great despair, I didn't know if I was too normal, or if I was too relaxed. I was afraid I'd ruined everything right in my presentation. While I felt despair inside of me, on the outside I was just palming my chest and bending forward.
Lukia looks at me and stands up, she lets out a smile. The elf queen seemed to be my size. Her black hair falling over her breasts was something unique, her body was like a muse.
She approaches me, and we are facing each other. She makes the same gestures as I do, bends over and says:
"Welcome to the Realm of the Elves! Lord Aros Silverstein!"
After her equally simple introduction, she steps closer, looks at me and puts her hand on top of her head and then for me, measuring the height. Obviously because it wasn't what I expected, I was completely flushed.
"Look, you're my size, it's really hard to see someone like that in the elven realm!"
"Well, who's to say—"
Just as I was about to make a comment that would spoil the mood, she throws me against the wall and her tits brush my shirt. It was at that moment that I was paralyzed and my face was so red it felt like smoke was coming out of my head. My eyes were rolling, still not knowing the reason for her action.
"W-What are you f-doing?"
"Oh I'm sorry. It's just that I thought you were very cute, but you're not old enough to be a match for me, too bad..."
Obviously she looked a lot older than me. I didn't ask his age, I knew that for women that was rude. But it didn't take long, she answered our question herself.
"I'm 154 years old, I think it would be wrong to date someone 17..."
154 YEARS? FUCK SHE'S AN OLD WOMAN!
At that moment, I remembered something from the RPGs I played, and it was always like that, elves always lived a lot. I imagine that in this world it is also the same. Lukia sits on a sofa in the middle of her living room. There were two sofas facing each other, and a simple table in the middle. She crosses her legs, puts her arm on the couch and says:
"Please have a seat, Cássiria, serve some tea for our guests!"
I still paralyzed from what happened. I dismiss my immature thoughts and accept his offer, sitting on the couch. As I sit down, I look at Lukia, and she's got her cleavage more open than is allowed. But her hair hid more.
"You arrived fast! I received the letter you were supposed to come by this morning! And arriving here at dusk was an impressive arrival!"
"It's just that we left very early too, in fact, business is business, it has to be resolved quickly!"
Impressed with my speech — where I've never said it before — I smile to hide my almost overflowing joy. Seriously, what kind of person would I become from now on?
"Geez! So you just wanted to see me soon, huh? Naughty." She concludes.
"N-N-It's not that, W-W-I mean, too, B-But it was s-only for business!"
I was trying to explain myself to her in a very ridiculous and embarrassing way. I stuttered a lot, however, my red face betrayed my movements and speech. Lukia just looks at me with a smile on her face.
"I heard that you will finally turn 18 tomorrow! And you're going to spend your birthday here, we're going to party a lot!"
Wait...
I didn't remember it was my birthday, as I had just been reincarnated. For confirmation, I look at Alfred, and he nods along with a thumbs-up thumbs-up.
"Y-Yes, it will be cool, my birthday in another realm..."
Lukia gives another huge smile, she puts her fingers to her lips, and makes a confused expression. Looking up to play the thinker. It certainly didn't work that well.
"Oh, so at 18 you're already an adult, right? I mean you're not a minor anymore, how lucky..."
When she says "how lucky", she unconsciously makes a lion-like expression when she sees prey, and gives a perverted smile. I get scared, and I was like a helpless puppy. Sitting with my legs together, with both my arms on my knees.
Cássiria arrives with the tea, gives one to me, one to Alfred and one to Lukia. I take the first sip of the tea, and it really is quite like the other world, and I keep drinking it.
"Are you already married, Aros?"
When I heard the question, I squirted all the tea out and it was all on the beautiful table. Her question had scared me a lot, after all, it's not every day that someone asks something like that. How much does she really want to delve into my person?
"H-What do you mean? No!"
I mean, I don't know...
As Cassiria quickly clears the table, Lukia gives me another wild look.
"So you're still a virgin, aren't you?"
WHAT KIND OF QUESTION IS THAT? WHERE IS THE TREATY? THE TREATY!!!
From her speech, she made me think that maybe in this world they only lose their virginity after marriage. It's a very old thought, consistent with the time we are in. If that were the case, maybe even in this world it will take a while...
"It's really still am!" I stated.
I blush again, and I'm even more apprehensive, too embarrassed to say this in front of a woman.
"Haha, fine then."
She laughs out loud, and starts to relax more on the couch. Even in a dress, she leaves her legs relaxed, showing her underwear from here. Obviously I looked away and tried to think of the beauty I had met earlier, Asura.
"And the treaty, where is it?" I ask.
"Wow, what a man in a hurry for business, I haven't had time to write it yet."
I notice that I'm in a hurry, so I relax more so I don't cause any problems. If I get too excited, she'll think I don't have the brains to be a lord. Not that I really have it, but I also don't want it to be too obvious.
"You can stay in the castle for the night! Cassiria will show you the room." She says.
I hadn't thought about where we were going to sleep either, but I really couldn't refuse this offer. Spending the night in the elf realm could be my first contact, which is sleeping outside. I would need to find out more about this world now, this could be a good opportunity.
"I generously accept the offer!" Again I bow to her.
After that, I look at Cassiria and give her a big smile to sympathize better. Not expecting this gesture, she blushes and looks away.
"All right, this way, Lord Aros Silverstein!"
Soon, Cassiria goes back to the door, waiting for me and Alfred. So I stand up, wave my goodbyes to the elf-queen for now, and follow Cassiria. Alfred waits for me to get to the door and follows us.