A Meeting Room in the Sky

Peggy aimed the camera at the knight blocking their path, took two deep breaths, and forced her nervous heart to calm down.

They had not been attacked. That was a very good start.

Moreover, although the other party was not speaking any language from Earth, the meaning of her words was strangely easy to understand. That made conversation possible.

"General... may I interview you?"

Peggy asked as bravely as she could. She had a great many questions she wanted answered, but...

She glanced at the helicopter, whose rotor blades had stopped spinning even though it remained suspended in the air, and decided it would be wiser to play it safe.

People around the world watched their television sets anxiously. No one was not curious about communicating with aliens.

And that voice from earlier had been so pleasant that quite a few voice enthusiasts and shut-ins had already become infatuated with the knight on screen.

"An interview? Can you represent this planet?"

Legion Commander Sylph raised an eyebrow beneath her helmet, her tone cool.

If Lord Demiurge had not sent instructions just moments ago, she would never have wasted even a breath on this.

"Uh, while I cannot represent Earth, people all over the world are watching this right now. If you agree, I would like to ask you a few questions."

Peggy's palm was drenched in sweat around the camera. The answer she received next would determine her fate.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

After receiving Demiurge's latest order, Sylph removed her helmet and revealed a flawless face.

"You may ask, but I do not guarantee that I will answer."

Her voice was sweet and melodious, like an Elf among the trees.

Peggy stared blankly for several seconds.

Those long ears, paired with that breathtakingly beautiful face,