"There is no such alliance between the orcs and us, so there is nothing to talk about," Galen said without flinching, his face displaying unwavering confidence in his words.
Ealdred was taken aback by Galen's words. He didn't know how to respond. Even Edin was confused, wondering if the information was wrong, but he had checked it through all available means before telling King Ealdred. Elina remained calm, but Kazuma was shocked to hear Galen's denial. He somewhat understood Galen's motive for concealing the Orc-Elf alliance, but he was surprised that Galen could lie with such a straight face, almost convincing them it was the truth.
Ealdred looked at Edin and whispered, "My king, our spies did confirm the fact that orcs receive food supplies from the elves." After hearing Edin's words, Ealdred came to his senses and reached a conclusion. Galen might be trying to hide the Orc-Elf alliance or something else he had no knowledge of.
Eldred chose the first option. "Chief Galen, I'm only here to find a peaceful solution to the orc-human war." Ealdred paused for a moment and continued, "I know the elves are supplying some magical item that is increasing the orcs' strength." Ealdred was hesitant and didn't want to say it, but he had no choice. If he wanted to know the truth, he had to push his luck. While Ealdred spoke, Edin wore a regretful look on his face and unintentionally said something aloud, "I'm prepared to die. It's regrettable. I wish I had confessed my love to the royal chef, Luna, but..." Just then, the room filled with the sound of laughter, and the one laughing was none other than Galen himself.
This scene shocked everyone in the room, except Elina. Kazuma asked Elina, "Elina, why is Galen laughing?" Elina replied with a smile, "Something similar happened in the past with two human kids. Galen just remembered that nostalgic memory of the two human kids."
"Is your father's name Adam?" Galen asked Edin. "Yes, but how do you know?" Edin replied. "Then your father's name must be Edwin, right?" This time, Galen asked Ealdred. "Yes, it is," Ealdred replied with a puzzled face he knew Galen knew his father but why is he laughing Eldred had no idea.
Just then, Kazuma chimed in, "Their fathers, Galen must have known their fathers, isn't it, Elina?" Elina replied with a smile, "Yes, some time ago, two human kids lost their way in the forest. At that time, Galen and I were out in the forest and found them. Those kids saw us with weapons and thought we were going to harm them. Just then, one of the kids said, 'I wish I had confessed my love to the kitchen lady. I will miss her delicious food.' That kid, Adam, was a real foodie. Later, we found out that the kitchen lady was a grandma, but just because she made really good food, he was ready to marry her." After saying that, Elina also started laughing. Eldred and Edin listened to Elina's story, and the room was filled with laughter.