Meanwhile, in the Elven Village, rumors concerning Shien and his group began to spread one after another.
After a thousand years, the Elven Village had actually welcomed a second male visitor from another race. This undoubtedly caused a huge uproar.
Because the Elves had such a small population, the news spread quickly, prompting reactions from many people.
"Why would they suddenly invite a male from another race in?"
"And the Queen personally went to greet him?"
"Who exactly is he?"
"Not even Hero Mitra received that kind of treatment back then."
"I heard that male outsider was invited by Merika?"
"Really?"
"H-He won't do anything to us, will he?"
"Who knows?"
"Anyway, I've heard the elders say countless times that males from other races generally mean us Elves no good."
"I hope the Elf Division can keep him under control."
"Exactly."
Countless Elves were having conversations like these, making the usually tranquil Elven Village unusually lively.
Clearly, the Elves were very concerned about this matter.
Thanks to that, Merika, who had only just returned to the Elven Village and reunited with her fellow Elves, was immediately surrounded by her kin.
Some of these Elves were curious, some worried, some wary, and some even disgusted. Driven by all sorts of thoughts, they questioned Merika about Shien.
As a result, the fact that Shien's companions included a Hero Descendant known as the Kingdom's Treasure, the Kingdom's Second Princess, and even a dragon was completely overlooked by every Elf.
One could easily imagine that, to the Elves, the presence of a male from another race drew more attention than anything else.
The Elves who had gone out into the world before were relatively calm, but those who had never left the Elven Village were practically worrying themselves sick.
"Why invite a man in?"