The Regressed Demon Lord is Kind

from Leona that a long time ago, there was an empire of strong humans.”

Dronian stroked his chin.
“There’re a lot of human empires that have risen and fallen over the years, but judging by your words, it doesn’t seem like you want information on any normal empire.
In that case, something comes to mind.
There is a legend about a human empire that is passed down between us.”

“Then do you have any information about that empire?”

“Even though you say information, they’re just stories passed down to our generation.”

“Even that is fine.
Perhaps, would you be able to organize all the stories and give them to us?”

“That won’t be difficult.
Our older folks like to tell us stories about the past.
They would be happy to write down some of the legends they know and have a small task to do.
Is that everything you want from us?”

“Yes.
If you think it’s not enough, you can repay us with something you think is suitable.”

However, Prince Dronian couldn’t just give them anything that was “suitable.” Their payment was related to the Lake Tribe’s honor.

‘I can just give them jewels but…’

“Then how about this? There’s a library of ours in Mentis.
It’s called Kalpunar.”

“A library?”

“Yes.
It’s a place that holds books that our ancestors first collected.
Even though it’s considered a library, it’s more like a burial place for books.
In the first place, Kalpunar wasn’t originally built as a library, but as a place to hold books that our ancestors brought.
However, the amount of books that are in there is enormous.
Moreover, it’s not an exaggeration to say that the history of the Kalpunar Library is almost as old as Adrowon.”

‘There’s something like that?’

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If there was a place like that, Zich was eager to go and explore it.

“However, there’re a few problems.
Even though we are taking care of it to a certain extent, since there are a lot of books in general and a lot of old books, the books aren’t in very good condition.”

“That’s not a problem for us.”

At first, Zich merely thought about collecting a few legends that were passed down among the elves; since he was able to get an opportunity to obtain definite information, it was not a problem if some books were in poor condition.

“The second problem is that Kalpunar is not just the Lake Tribe’s treasure, but all the tribes in Adrowon.
Therefore, you need permission from the other tribes that live in Adrowon.”

Gaining permission from all the tribes that lived in the Adrowon Forest was a much more tricky ordeal.
No matter how strongly the Lake Tribe asserts their agenda, there would definitely be a tribe or two that would feel uncomfortable revealing their historical landmark.
However, Zich smiled instead.

“Well, it might be rude of me to say this, but I came at a good time.”

“Yes, it is a good time.” Even though Dronian felt bitter, he agreed with Zich’s words.

“There’s no better time than right now for all the tribes to become indebted to you.”

Currently, all the Tribe Kings were being held as hostages.
If Zich managed to help the Kings escape, none of the tribes would be against Zich and his companions from entering the library.

“There’s another reason for me to participate in this war, but Prince Dornian, I don’t need permission from the Iron Tribe, right?”

“Of course.” At Zich’s joke, Dronian made a sharp and bitter smile.

“For hundreds of years, they won’t be able to voice their opinion in this forest region.
But of course, that’s only if they manage to survive.”

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After that, they talked to Dronian a bit more, and Zich and his companions went to the room that was assigned for them.
Leona, who had tried to sneakily follow behind them, was caught by Freid and dragged out.
Even though she asked for help with teary eyes, her companions ignored her and moved along.
When they reached their rooms, Zich told his companions with a cheerful tone, “And like that, we are now participating in an elf war.”

“What do you mean, and like that?”

Lyla protested against his decision, which did not consider any of his party’s opinions or thoughts.
However, her voice had barely had any strength to it; she had already half given up.
For that reason, she showed her skills in the duel as well.

“What, you don’t want to help Leona? You kept taking care of Leona so well.
I didn’t know this, but you’re secretly such a cruel person.”

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When Lyla raised her arms, Zich took a few steps back.
But Zich’s playfulness only lasted for a moment.

“As the Prince said, I’m going to participate in this war.
What are you going to do? Are you stepping out?”

Even though war was a place where magicians could fully utilize their wide-reaching skills, Zich had no intentions to force Lyla into a battle she didn’t want to partake in.

“If I step out, are you going to keep talking about how I don’t want to help Leona?”

“Saying the truth and respecting your decision are different matters.”

At Zich’s shameless reply, Lyla laughed out loud.

“Whatever.
I was going to help out Leona anyways.
And I’m interested in the compensation you’re gonna get.”

Lyla stared at Hans and Snoc.
“What are you guys going to do?”

“Ah, Miss, we are…”

“Why are you asking them?”

Zich cut off Hans who was about to reply.
“They obviously have to follow me.
The only person I was asking was you, Lyla.”

Hans made a bitter smile and Snoc nodded his head as if he expected this.

Zich told them, “You guys go ahead.
Since the two of you are going to suffer in the future, you should get a lot of rest.”

Hans and Snoc went to find their rooms.
Lyla was about to follow after them but was stopped by Zich.

“Why?”

“Do you have any memories about this elf conflict?”

Zich didn’t have much information about this elf conflict either.

“I don’t remember well.”

“Okay.”

“But I think it had something to do with Glen Zenard.
My senses tell me so.”