A Villainous Aristocrat's Pursuit of Peace ~ Reincarnated as the Most Talented Mage in History, I'll Achieve Supremacy in order to live a peaceful life with My Maid~ - Chapter 66

“Are you really okay? You can still rest if you want… I can say something for you.”

“I’m fine. It’s just muscle soreness.”

It was the morning after the duel, two days had passed. Despite Mea’s constant concern for my well-being, the two of us were heading towards the very center of the village where Yumiel resided, right at the foot of the World Tree.

Of course, the reason for our journey was that Yumiel had asked me once again to find out more about the village chief I had mentioned back then. Naturally, I readily agreed.

At first, I had contemplated a bit before agreeing, but the village’s offer to prepare Mea’s and my wedding ceremony with the participation of all the villagers made me immediately say yes. It seemed like both Mea and I could be a bit demanding if we wished, and they didn’t require any money.

As you can understand from this conversation, our engagement had been officially recognized, and we had decided to have our wedding in this village. Mea appeared embarrassed but her ears twitched with happiness, so I thought everything was going well.

As we discussed these matters, we spotted warriors guarding the World Tree ahead, and an elf holding a magic staff was rushing toward us.

“Mea-sama, m’lord! Welcome! The village chief and the chief warrior are waiting inside!”

“L’lord, huh… Sounds good.”

I finally can marry Mea… As I thought about it, tears welled up in my eyes.

Overwhelmed with emotion, I was just starting to enjoy the moment when something unexpected happened.

“I apologize, but this is urgent. I’ll have to teleport you right away!”

“What?”

“Pardon?”

In that instant, we were almost forcibly engulfed in a teleportation light, and our vision was completely blanketed in white.

After the teleportation, as the light faded, our vision expanded. We found ourselves in a place that resembled the throne room of an elf village chief or queen, a scene I had seen many times in games.

Unlike humans, elves had a simple aesthetic, and their throne rooms didn’t flaunt their power with grandiose decorations. Instead, they had a mystic and supernatural ambiance. This place was situated within the World Tree and was normally accessible only to the elf village chief, now referred to as the queen, and her close associates.

Despite being in such a sacred place, something unexpected had just occurred.

“So, do you have any excuses for involving me and even Jin-sama in this teleportation without warning, Yumiel?”

“Well, I’m sorry, Mea…”

In a state of sheer anger, Mea stared at Yumiel with an expression colder than absolute zero, then turned her gaze toward me, as if seeking my assistance. It had turned into quite a chaotic situation.

Unfortunately, when Mea got angry, it was not easy to calm her down, and I didn’t want to get involved, so I averted my gaze.

“Milord!?”

“It doesn’t concern Jin-sama. I am asking why you teleported me without permission.”

“Well, that’s…”

Seeing Yumiel fall silent like that made me feel sorry for him. Besides, I had some questions I wanted to ask, so I decided to put an end to this chaotic situation by embracing Mea.

“Hyah! Jin-sama!?”

“Calm down, Mea. I’m fine, and there’s probably a situation on their end that couldn’t wait.”

“Mmm… But before being Jin’s bride, I am a maid. Your safety comes first.”

I understood that. “Thank you, Mea. But I have some questions to ask now, so if you could please stay quiet, it would help.”

“Mmm… If Jin says so, I’ll be silent.”

With her cheeks puffed up in the end, she reluctantly gave in. The elf warriors, who had witnessed an unexpected show of affection, looked bewildered, but Yumiel, at least, heaved a sigh of relief.

I asked Yumiel about it.

“So, why isn’t the queen here?”

Upon hearing my question, the atmosphere in the room turned completely cold. Everyone had pained expressions, and Yumiel remained silent with a solemn demeanor.

Just from the atmosphere, I could roughly grasp the situation.

Has the curse progressed to the point where she can’t move anymore?

I remembered that this substory was supposed to happen two years from now, but given the various alterations I had made to the story, it might not be wise to rely solely on my knowledge of the original plot. Perhaps many things had gone awry because of my actions.

As I recalled the situation with the Elf Queen, who was cursed and sealed by a being within the World Tree, Yumiel kneeled and lowered her head. The surrounding warriors also bowed their heads.

“Please… I beg you… please save Queen Her Majesty…”

“We beg you, son-in-law!”

“Leave it to us, son-in-law!”

“I understand. I will definitely save her.”

Now, let’s start by checking the queen’s condition.