As the warm rays of the sun caressed the village, Kazuma found himself relaxing in Elina's lap, deep in thought. His mind was occupied with the daunting task ahead - earning one million silver coins to make the Elf village financially strong. He pondered over various ideas and strategies, but the magnitude of the goal overwhelmed him.
In an attempt to divert his mind, Kazuma decided to check the status window of the passing villagers. He activated the Eye of Gaya and observed the details of their attributes.
[Status window]
Name: Wendy Woodland
Level: 37
Job:
Title:
HP: 104
MP: 432
Strength: 9
Agility: 20
Sense: 21
Intelligence (iQ): 109
Wisdom: 164
[Status window]
Name: Darvin Woodland
Level: 57
Job: warrior
Title:
HP: 424
MP: 92
Strength: 20
Agility: 32
Sense: 21
Intelligence (iQ): 112
Wisdom: 103
[Status window]
Name: Harword Woodland
Level: 61
Job:
Title:
HP: 209
MP: 396
Strength: 29
Agility: 50
Sense: 50
Intelligence (iQ): 132
Wisdom: 123
Kazuma couldn't help but notice the vast difference in strength between Elina, Galan, and the other villagers. Intrigued, he asked Elina about this discrepancy.
Elina began to explain, her eyes filled with a sense of pride and responsibility, "That's because Chief Galan and I are Guardian Elves. We are chosen to protect the seeds of the world-tree that are spread to create new villages. These seeds contain a tremendous amount of divine energy, and our role is to safeguard them from any potential dangers during their vulnerable state."
"Every few centuries, the world-tree bears fruits, and from these fruits, the seeds are extracted and sent to various locations to give birth to new elf villages. It is during this delicate period that the seeds require protection, as they are both potent and fragile."
Astounded by this revelation, Kazuma inquired further, "So, you are strong because you protect the world-tree's seeds, but how do you acquire such incredible strength? Is it through training?"
Elina clarified, "We are born with this strength. The world-tree creates all High Elves to become Guardians, gifting them with extraordinary strength and abilities to fulfill their mission."
"And we possess innate abilities to protect the divine seeds. In a sence, all the other elves, including the villagers, are our offspring."
Elina's explanation continued, delving deeper into the intricacies of elf existence. "You see, Kazuma, the world-tree is not just responsible for creating Woodland Elves like us. It gives rise to various subspecies of elves, each with unique traits and abilities, known as elemental elves. They are all descendants of the world-tree, and each serves a different purpose in this vast and magical world."
Kazuma nodded in understanding, unraveling the mystery behind Galan and Elina's extraordinary power and the family tree of elf's. However, he was still at a loss as to how he could amass one million silver coins for the village.
As the day progressed, Kazuma found himself relaxing in Elina's lap, feeling at peace in her presence. He realized that it was not every day he had the opportunity to unwind with such a beautiful companion. Deciding to postpone the worries of tomorrow, he basked in the tranquility of the moment.
"I need to think of a solution, but for now, let's just rest," he thought, content with the warm and gentle embrace of Elina. The weight of the quest would be there tomorrow, but for now, he found comfort in the company of the one he cared for deeply.