"So mortal, you decided to grace us with your presence."
An elven warrior with slightly more sturdier build than the rest approached him, his eyes and facial contours reminded him of the old elven warrior Geswald but it was his scent that assured Karlmine that he they were related. Normally living beings give off different scents but those biologically related give off feint traces of each other mixed in with their own scents and with his extremely heightened sense of smell Karlmine could detect this faint trace of the old man on this elven lad. Another peculiar thing he had noted was that elven sweat did not give of a repulsive aura but gave off a sickly sweet smell similar to the leaves and flowers of the forest which kind of made sense for a race favoured by nature.
"For someone spawned by the old man your manners do leave a lot to be desired."
Karlmine responded frankly, that is partly the reason almost everyone wanted his hide, because of his lack of emotions he tended to not mince words but bluntly speak his mind out. The young elf's face became misshapen as a result of the scowl he made due to Karlmine's response.
"I hear you are some kind of expert swordsman, do you care to demonstrate. I will be your opponent, spar with me."
The young elf was not thinking straight, he just challenged Karlmine with the intention of teaching him a lesson, disgracing and humiliating him, of course Karlmine realized that from how his expression was tainted with arrogance and anger.
"No ways I will pass."
He openly refused.
"And why not?"
"Your expression tells me that if I agree it will be very dangerous."
The other elves laughed at Karlmine's response and the young elf's ego inflated even more.
"Oh come on I will not go hard on you."
"It seems your arrogance is blinding your insight, I meant it will be dangerous for you."
His statement totally ticked the elf off instantly transforming the hubristic smile to a scowl.
"Really? Fine mortal I will like you to show me this danger you are talking about."
"What is your name?"
"Huh?"
Of course the question took him by surprise.
"I asked your name or are you hard of hearing?"
"Captain Heilis son of Geswald not that you have to remember it."
He responded while unsheathing his sword and the others started gathering around even a few elven ladies were mixed in apparently this particular elf was famous around here.
"Are you sure you want to do this?"
Karlmine asked following that.
"I have drawn my sword haven't I."
Sigh___
Karlmime sighed loud enough for everyone to hear and_____
"Here."
When he was about to request for a sword a very familiar voice entered his ears and a sheathed sword came flying his way.