That day, the Festival of Peace began in the Elven Village.
Shien went out onto the streets with Roxie and discovered that the entire Elven Village had been decorated beautifully. People were everywhere, and the place was exceptionally lively.
Compared to when Shien had first arrived in the Elven Village, the atmosphere was undoubtedly very different.
Back then, the Elven Village had been tranquil, peaceful, dreamlike, and beautiful, carrying the feeling of an isolated paradise. It had made one feel as though one had entered the Magical Forest.
But now, the Elven Village had completely transformed into the site of a bustling celebration. Not only were stalls set up everywhere, but people from all over the world had gathered here. It was no longer inhabited solely by Elves.
Honestly, Shien felt very uncomfortable.
The reason was simple.
"Is that Count Poztut from the Kingdom of Mithra?"
"So he really was invited into the Elven Village."
"That's impressive."
"He's a man, yet he was invited and can come and go freely in the Elven Village. What a rare sight."
"All one can say is, he truly is the man favored by the Dragon Demon."
"The Kingdom's Treasure's fiancé, huh? He's got some skills."
Teasing remarks like those constantly drifted over from all around him, making Shien feel like fleeing in disgrace.
As Roxie walked beside Shien, she looked around and casually tossed out a remark, whether intentionally or not.
"At such a lively festival, you really are the only man here, our Count Poztut."
"..."
Roxie's matter-of-fact comment made Shien want to squat down and clutch his head.
Looking closely, although there were people of many other races in the Elven Village at this moment, just as Roxie had said, they were all women.
In other words, in this bustling Elven