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Several hours have passed, with Ethan now outside the palace.
Next to him was a girl with pointy ears, standing beside him.
Her face was so beautiful, she looked like a fairy.
'Eh, how could this happen? Even though I only intended to leave there immediately..." Ethan muttered to himself, a little confused.
Thinking about how unreasonable the current situation was, considering Emer's words.
"Layla, she will be your maid from today." said the Westdragon Leader calmly, without any hesitation.
This suddenly surprised him, he didn't expect to be given something like this.
Ethan realized that this woman was like a walking bomb, it could explode at any time.
Afraid of making her angry, especially now that they would be exploring together.
"Ugh..." Ethan's previously blazing enthusiasm immediately disappeared, without any energy.
Even his gaze was lifeless, continuing to stare ahead.
Layla who saw that just smiled a little, her eyes narrowed slightly.
'... Show me, human. If you are indeed the next successor.' she said to herself, seriously.
Her eyes were slightly shining, golden in color.
Looking inside Ethan's body, something unexpected happened.
There was some light inside him, right in his soul.
'... Oh, that's how it turns out.' as if she knew something, but had no intention of telling him.
After that her eye color returned to normal, she didn't want to look at it for too long.
Afraid this man would feel suspicious, didn't want that to happen.
"Master, from today Layla will be under your command." she said respectfully while bowing her body.
Doesn't care about her image at all, even though she is strong.
What she wanted to do most right now was to be by the envoy's side, wanting to watch over him.
"M-Mhn, then, Layla, where should we go?" Ethan just nodded his head and asked.
Even though his heart was still filled with panic, he still held it in, not wanting to look ugly.
Especially in front of his new maid, it would be very embarrassing.
"Do you want to wander around this place?"
"Yeah, can you take me?" Ethan answered calmly, now able to control his emotions.
He couldn't wait to walk around, see what the village was like.
Actually, this place is not small.
It was almost as big as a big city, like a small kingdom.
"Of course, follow me."
Soon, Layla walked forward and saw several westdragons on patrol.
They immediately nodded their heads before her, showing their respect.
For the westdragons in the palace, they knew who Layla was. She is very important.
And she also provides all the recipes, they are delicious.
Like human cooking, delicious.
It's just that they were confused to see why she was with a man.
Knowing who he was, but not meaning to bother him.
Realizing how strong Ethan is. After all he is a messenger.
Usually envoys have invincible power. Very illogical.
"step-" "step-" "step-"
A few minutes later, the two of them continued walking down various streets.
Around it there are several traders such as marine products.
There was even a bear that had been slaughtered.
Ready to sell at any time, without freezing.
"Oh..." Ethan was a little amazed, happy.
Didn't expect this village to be this beautiful, especially since it is located underwater.
Suddenly he remembered Layla who didn't use any equipment, curious.
"By the way, how did you come to live here? Aren't we land creatures?" he immediately asked, carefully.
In case she will be very angry, afraid.
"Uh..." Layla hesitated a little whether to tell him or not, thinking for a moment.
In the end she gave up and chose to say, "Actually, my entire race has absolute resistance to the elements of fire, water, earth, wind and lightning. Because this water element allows us to live even below sea level." in a low tone.
Afraid that the westdragons would hear it.
"..." Ethan was silent for a moment, thinking that what he heard just now was just a coincidence.
Unfortunately he had to realize this fact, a cheat.
His face once again became dark, lifeless.
'That's so cheating! What's more, it's 'ABSOLUTE'!' he shouted in his heart, feeling that all his efforts had been in vain.
Layla, who saw Ethan's expression change, could only force a smile, realizing that the way he looked at her had started to change again.
As if seeing an unknown and terrifying creature.
'Hah... I hope nothing bad happens to me...' Layla muttered to herself, quietly.
Try not to think about it too much, refocus on the things around you.
Rolling her eyes slightly, looking at the westdragons.
Luckily they didn't attract too much attention, even though some of them were staring at them.
But that only lasted for a moment, and immediately looked away.
Ethan, who was still wearing a lifeless expression, felt a hand grab his back, it was Layla.
"Master, let's continue our tour. It is not good to continue standing on the road." she said calmly with a small grin.
"U-uh, you're right, come on!"
After that, Ethan walked forward again, speeding up his steps.
Followed by Layla who was behind him.
The way she walked was so calm, without a sound.
It can be seen that her two feet are not on the road, but are floating slightly.
Same as Ethan's abilities, but different.
For Ethan, 'Walking on Air' is like setting your feet in the air, regardless of having to turn your body around.
But Layla was different, she didn't feel anything.
It feels like floating, with incredible control.
As the two of them continued walking, they immediately stopped.
In front of them, they saw several lizards walking together, without any wings behind their backs.
Ethan suddenly realized who they were, and walked over to them.
"Hey, what's with your expressions?" asked Ethan. He was now in front of them.
Curious about their expressions, sad.
The Lizardmans who heard the familiar voice immediately turned towards him, with teary eyes.
"Envoy! Our village chief is left behind!" they said in unison, very sad.
"..."
Ethan, he paused, remembering the figure of the old man.
"Ah..." a little lost in thought, thinking about his mistake.
'Damn...' he immediately patted his own forehead, realizing how stupid he was.
Ethan didn't know what to say to them, didn't know how.
Moreover, the gate to the first floor was closed, there was no key to open it.
No holes, tightly closed.
"...I don't know." Ethan said quietly, slightly looking away.
Didn't mean to see their expressions, tears in their eyes.
Didn't intend to help them in the slightest, because he knew it was impossible.
For Ethan, the most important thing for him is himself, not taking care of other people.
The Lizardman who heard it became even more desperate, full of sadness.
Regret choosing to leave their village chief.
"Lord, please take us back to the first floor!" the Lizardmans pleaded while bowing their bodies.
Hoping their envoy would accept it, unfortunately that didn't happen.
"Sorry, but I don't know how." Ethan answered calmly.
Showing no mercy, no intention of helping them.
"We beg!" said the Lizardman again, not wanting to give up.
For them their leader is the best.
Even if this place had a new village chief, their views would not change.
Moreover, the creature in this place was not a Lizardman, but something higher.
"NO." Ethan answered, this time his tone was emotionless.
Layla, who was by his side, could only remain silent, but a smile was still visible on her face.
'He is different...'
Feeling satisfied with Ethan's attitude in refusing their request. Knowing the situation was impossible.
Even though Layla has a good heart, she is not naive.
Even if there are various creatures coming and licking the dirt.
She would remain indifferent towards them.
"Lord... Please help us, one more time." Erd said quietly, not the least bit enthusiastic.
"NO."
"..."
The Lizardmans fell silent, dissatisfied with his attitude.
Their previous respect for Ethan began to fade, disappearing.
It was soon replaced by anger.
"Fuck... It's all your fault!" one of the Lizardman started blaming him, feeling it was his fault.
"..." Ethan, he remained indifferent.
Realizing their perspective has changed completely. He doesn't care.
Let them hate him, it's none of his business.
Even if they tried to attack, it was futile. The result will remain the same.
"Lord, is there really no way to the second floor?" Erd once again asked, his tone heavy.
Hoping that the messenger he brought could still help him, afraid of being blamed.
If only he hadn't brought Ethan to their village, something like this wouldn't have happened, and there wouldn't have been any casualties on their side.
The anger in his heart was still palpable, and so were his colleagues.
But he was so embarrassed, thinking it was all his fault.
Finally he blamed himself.
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