25 The Power of Words

They put on a standby position, not wanting them to get in trouble because that woman

"Don't be afraid! I'm not a creature that would hurt you." The woman said in a very friendly tone.

Arzlan and the woman beside him looked at each other. They wanted to make sure that the woman's words were trustworthy.

Arzlan was the first to put on a calm demeanor. "Are you the guardian for this forest?"

"Yes, I was indeed the one guardian waiting for this place! My name is Mirseria. I am the fairy guardian for this forest!"

Arzlan was a little surprised. "In this world there are also fairies! However, her appearance is similar to that of a human!"

"What Master said is true!"

"Eh? How do you know what's on my mind?"

"I have the ability to read people's minds! Ever since Master entered this area, I've read Master's intentions! I see that Master has a desire to protect the elves who have lost their homes!"

Arzlan was surprised, without bothering himself to explain his purpose. "If you already know my purpose, I want to ask you something. Can they build a village in this forest? In the outside world, they are likely to be hunted by the royal side! The kingdom will not only kill, but will torture them all!"

"I understand sir! But can you tell me, why do you want to protect them? What is Master's obligation that you actually sacrifice for them?"

Mirseria wanted to see how Arzlan answered. "Alright, how is he going to answer this question? Will he lie or tell the truth?"

Arzlan sighed. "I don't have a clear reason, it's all just a coincidence! I have a grudge against the royal side. They had also committed heinous acts against the elven villagers. As a result of that, they have lost their homes, and accidentally I was able to free all the kidnapped elf girls, then they wanted me to be the leader. If I don't obey them it's certain that they will only be killed by the royal side, especially since the royal side has chased the person who saved all the elven women and killed the famous nobles."

"And the person who killed that was…" Mirseria continued Arzlan's sentence, but didn't finish. Her eyes narrowed sharply.

"Yeah, what you think is right! I am the murderer of that noble!" Without the slightest hesitation Arzlan showed who he was. He gave off a black aura that enveloped his entire body, a chilly wind blowing.

Mirseria saw the trees exuding fear towards Arzlan, she has the ability to talk to animals and plants, moreover she has the ability to summon spirits.

"What a great power! Is he really a good person? But why do I feel such great darkness from him!"

"If you have doubts about accepting me it's fine as long as you accept these elves! They don't know with the power I have! If I continue in this forest all the plants and animals here will surely be frightened!" Arzlan glanced around the trees, he could feel the fear from the trees, even though they don't have eyes, ears, or skins still plants have feelings, and nature will hate those who destroy and they will appreciate anyone who cares.

"Can you hear the sounds of the plants and animals in this forest?"

"No! I can only feel the fear they give from the aura spreading through the air."

Mirseria fell silent hearing Arzlan's words. "Can he really sense the presence of the spirits that living in this forest? I'm sure this isn't just an ordinary coincidence, moreover, he doesn't have the bad intentions not like another human, only that he's surrounded by a pretty terrifying killing intent!"

"Hurry up and decide! Are you going to accept these elves or not? If you don't want to accept them, we will immediately go and find a suitable place to live!" There's no need to be sentimental, for Arzlan if people hate his presence that's how it should be, there's no point in him wanting to be a soft person let alone begging for others.

Mirseria looked at Arzlan's face seriously. "Should I accept it? But, if I accept it will all the creatures in this forest accept his presence?" Mirseria became confused, she understood the situation the elves were in. "Okay! I will accept them, but on one condition!"

"What are the conditions!"

"You can't enter this forest too often! Because, I don't want the spirits and all creatures in this forest to be frightened by your presence!"

"That's okay! That's better, I also plan not to be tied to anything, I am a death bringer of course all beings will be afraid of me!"

Mirseria became a little sad, because she didn't feel the lie from Arzlan's words at all, but she also couldn't scare all creatures with Arzlan's presence.

After that conversation, they immediately went to meet the elf villagers.

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When Arzlan came with Mirseria, all the elves were confused. Because they had never seen that woman before, plus she had a white light and a few tiny beads of light dancing around her.

"M-Master who is she?" asked the young elf.

"He is a creature that inhabits this forest!" After answering this Arzlan stepped forward towards the entire villagers.

Everyone was watching him. His figure is already considered a good leader.

"All right! I, Arzlan would like to say that from today, this forest will be your all home! Here you all will be safe. No creature will dare to disturb you, in this forest there are many plants that grow. Surely you will live in prosperity!"

Everyone put on a happy face hearing Arzlan's words. An old man wielding a cane came forward.

"S-Sir, then what are you going to do?" asked the old man, he didn't hear Arzlan at all saying to stay with them.

People's smiles stopped, they wanted to hear what Arzlan had to say.

"I'm going to continue my journey! I have made a deal with this forest guard, she said that I can't stay in the forest, only you all are accepted in this forest! And that is better, you all will be free from the cruelty of this world, this forest will protect you all from evil creatures, like myself!"

People were surprised to hear Arzlan's words.

"Do you really not want to be our leader?" The young man shortly approached Arzlan, he was very disappointed to hear Arzlan's words.

"Unfortunately! I can't do it, it'll be safer if you guys stay alive without knowing me!"

The atmosphere became quiet, Mirseria saw the greatness of Arzlan who showed a wise attitude like a true leader.

___To Be Continued__