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Stealing a Tree: part X - Delva Celebrian part I

Several hours passed in the blink of an eye, Yuichi had finished talking with Misery and was currently alone, in Nol's house silence reigned, Yuichi's face was stained with soot as he practiced forging artifacts.

Nol was nowhere to be seen, neither was Lucie or Misery, the situation in Alfheim had become very hectic in the last few hours so it was understandable, especially Nol and Misery had too much business to attend to.

Yuichi was too lazy to discuss political matters in Alfheim, besides, his knowledge in this aspect was limited, he just had to put on his good face, make very convincing promises and his trustworthy women would do the rest of the work.

He had always thought that being emperor, president or any kind of office was a burden rather than an honor or any kind of glory, it was not worth it, it could even be considered a waste of time, something that Yuichi lacked too much.

Yes... I will never be emperor... Yuichi swore in his mind, crossed his shoulders and went on with his business.

On the other hand, the Takeda family was not in the house either, they were all sightseeing after having lunch, however, Yuichi stayed behind, he was feeling "indisposed", a somewhat convincing excuse, none of the women had any objection, somehow they felt safer this way, a world surrounded by beautiful Elves was too dangerous for Yuichi.

Fortunately for them, they still hadn't heard the news of the Messiah, perhaps their reactions wouldn't be so carefree if they knew everything that happened in the few hours Yuichi was away.

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It was 2 o'clock in the afternoon in Alfheim and the imposing sun hung in the sky, but Yuichi couldn't see it.

Yuichi was bored with sorcery and decided to work on something more practical.

He rubbed his face, wiping it clean of sweat, waving his other hand the noxious smoke in the room quickly disappeared.

His skin cleared again, the soot wiped away, the heat was hellish in the newly created smithy room.

Wrong again... muttered Yuichi as he dropped the hammer. I think I should hammer at this point and not this one. Mmm... but I'm still failing...

Yuichi started practicing forging and smithing ten minutes ago, but ended up failing.

His goal was to create a one star artifact but the results were always superior, at the very least Yuichi would create a two star artifact or higher on every attempt, it was truly frustrating.

Yuichi was testing one of his two newly unlocked META-Luck skills.

His hands glowed in a reddish-golden glow as he leaned on the anvil.

Forger's hands... no description was needed... the results spoke for this one.

His second ability focused on his eyes... Yuichi could now see the weaknesses of people, objects and everything measurable around him, it was useful in many ways.

META-Luck was truly versatile.

Should I master all professions, Yuichi pondered the dilemma as he looked at the adamantine sword in his hands.

For some reason... I want to build a ship... sometimes Yuichi thought random things... right now he was very interested in ships... it was an inexplicable urge that pushed him to move and look for whatever could satisfy him.

I think I should go back to talk to Nol's mother and take this world away once and for all.

I have decided!

Yuichi kept the adamantine sword in the [Pandora's Box].

Yuichi set out to continue forging but his speed was too slow.

He immediately divided his mind into five parts, while swallowing four large pills.

Alchemical knowledge, engineering knowledge, magical knowledge, demonic knowledge contained in pills, his mind was working at full power.

Why settle for a "normal" sword? Sometimes you had to innovate.

Yuichi kept moving mechanically, he was a little bored as the knowledge flowed directly into his mind, but it was better to train all the necessary arts so he wouldn't have to do it later.

With that thought Yuichi pushed himself.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.

Hey... I didn't invite anyone.... 

"Come in," Yuichi said without turning around, whoever it was was good company.

The door opened and a Dark Elf walked in.

"Messiah," the woman greeted respectfully.

Yuichi turned around and watched her with a smile.

Yuichi had an impression of her, she was a proud and warrior Elf, a little too serious in some ways, but a good woman, Delva Celebrian.

She was the Elf who was often bullied by Nol.

Her position was very high, just below Misery, she belonged to the famous Celebrian clan which is very respected among the Dark Elves, a clan formed by Elves dedicated to fighting.

Her shoulder-length hair had many shades of colors that varied and faded between blue and violet.

Her amber eyes that always gazed fixedly and appraisingly at people caused them to be afraid of her, however, Yuichi thought Delva looked especially charming.

Her voluptuous and athletic body was barely covered by silver plate armor, greaves and a very revealing red outfit that barely covered her breasts and gave a great view of her cleavage, belly and legs.

Delva was very young and arguably in her prime.

[Pic here]

Yuichi stared at her.

What did this woman want?

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