Vol.2 Ch.57 Aren’t Dark Elves Supposed to be Evil?

Vol.2 Ch.57 Aren’t Dark Elves Supposed to be Evil?

It didn't take them long before they made it to the common area where the group could relax and enjoy some food and drink.

Five adventurers were sitting in the middle of the room. Three humans and two dwarves.

"Hello! Grab any seat you want, and I'll be there in a moment," The barkeep said to Quinus and the group.

"Oh? You come in to help cull the goblins?" Another dwarf asked.

Quinus looks at the five adventurers and notices how worn they look.

"Looks like you have gone through a lot yourselves," Quinus mentioned.

"Yeah, it seems their numbers have dropped about five days ago. I wonder if Prince Quinus pulled it off and stopped the Labyrinth," The dwarf wondered out loud.

"Yeah, I thought the kingdom was throwing away the future ruler. Who would have thought he could stop the Goblin hordes and find the Dungeon Core... Maybe he is worthy of the throne? That's if he's alive," The human archer said.

"Aye! And you thought it was going to be easy to find the dungeon core! Hah! How many times did we go into the labyrinth hoping to find fame and fortune only to get some of our party slaughtered because the army of goblins came at us like a wave of water... We didn't stand a chance," The Dwarf swordsman muttered.

"Well, I'm sure things should go back to normal soon. My condolences to your fallen comrades," Quinus said while bowing his head to the adventurers.

"Here's dinner for five. Now can I get you all something to drink with that?" The dwarf bartender asked.

'God the food looks so good right now!? I hope it tastes even better than it looks.' Rya thought as she wanted to drool.

"Can I get a beer, please? Thanks," Dalia says.

"Sure thing. What would you like to drink, sir?" The bartender asked the ranger.

"I'll have water, please," Percy replied.

"Got it... And what will the rest of you be drinking?" The dwarf asked as he looked at Rya.

"I can go for an ale, as well?" Rya asked, causing Quinus to look at her with surprise.

"I didn't know you liked ale. I thought dark el- I mean I thought you were a wine fan," Quinus asked with a hint of amusement.

"Hmm? Well, I do enjoy wine from time to time... But I prefer a quality beer... Is there a problem with that?" Rya asked while tilting her head.

"No... But be careful with dwarven ale... It's usually stronger than other races beers," Quinus warned her.

"Hahaha, she's a keeper if you ask me? Got to love a woman who's not afraid of a proper ale! And you got two of them! Now do you two want water or ale?" The barkeep asked.Gêtt the latest chapters on no/velbin(.)com

"Ale, please. Thank you," Sir George said.

"Yeah, I'll grab one as well," Quinus said with a smirk.

'Really Quin? Does he think I can't handle a bit of beer? Come on man! It's just an ale... He's acting like this is my first time or something... But I do wish it was an IPA... God... I miss IPAs!... Whatever! It's a beer and that's all that matters,' Rya thought to herself.

They all started digging into their meals except for Sir George, who was savoring his food.

"Just g-go ahead and p-pick me up! *hic*" Rya giggled as she wrapped her arms around Quin's waist.

All he could do was smile and shake his head.

"I'll see you three later. Don't stay out too late." Quinus said to Percy, Dalia, and Sir George.

"We shouldn't be too long," Sir George said as he was still eating his meal.

Rya then turned and gave Dalia a wink, and she followed behind Quinus. The wolfkin gave Rya a thumbs up.

Quinus and Rya left the tavern and were in the lobby and just as they were about to head into the hallway to where their room was Quinus realized he had forgotten something.

"Dammit... Rya wait here for a second... I'll be back," Quinus said to her before he turned back to the tavern looking for Sir George.

"Hey. George, I forgot the key. Do you, have it?" Quinus asked Sir George.

"Oh yeah. Sorry, Quin. Here you go." Sir George said as he opened his bag and pulled out the key.

"Thanks," Quinus said as he took the key.

While Quin and the group got distracted trying to find the key, Rya was walking around the lobby in her drunken state.

Rya wasn't paying attention to her surroundings when she bumped into another person in a cloak as she rounded the corner.

"OOPH!" Rya said as her hood fell, displaying her Dark Elven ears and white hair to the world. She somehow didn't fall over but the cloaked figure she ran into took a tumble to the ground as she landed on her butt, causing her hood to drop down as well. Revealing her golden blonde hair, green eyes, and a pair of elven ears.

"OW!... Bloody drunk! Watch where yo~" The Elf was in panic or shock when she looked up and realized she bumped into a Dark Elf. She was told at a young age that Dark Elves were creatures to be feared in all the lands. They were evil and dangerous beings who showed no mercy to anyone, especially the Wood Elves.

"N-N-No please d-don't-" The Wood Elf was struggling to find her dagger as she saw Rya coming closer to her. She closed her eyes thinking this was the end. 'Mother was right! I should have never become an adventurer! How were you cursed with such rotten luck Nieren!'

But instead of death, Nieren felt her hood getting pulled up and over her head again.

"S-Sorry about t-that. I-I have to say you have c-cute ears like mine? *hic*" Rya said as she smiled at the Elf.

Nieren didn't know what to do or how to react in such a situation.

"Y-You're a Dark Elf? R-Right?" Nieren asked as her eyes widened in fear. "Yo-You're an evil creature... Aren't you?"

"Pfft! E-Evil? Maybe th-ose stupi-d goddesses are e-vil. *hic* But not me," Rya said triumphantly as she tried to get up.

The Wood Elf carefully watched Rya get up and struggle to keep her balance. Nieren wasn't sure if this Dark Elf would change her mind and kill her on the spot. She heard the stories from the elder about how barbaric the attacks by a Dark Elf were and she knew what was in store for her if things went south.

"W-Wait! Please don't hurt me!" Nieren begged.

"Hmm? W-Why wou-ld I hurt you?" The confused drunken Rya asked.

This only dumbfounded the Wood Elf more. This Dark Elf didn't show any hostility towards Nieren and all she did was sit there on the floor stunned by Rya's comment.

"Whoops!" Rya loses her balance and braces herself on the nearby wall. "God! Hehehe. Oh, I'm definitely tipsy... I must look like a fool... Hehe... Hey, watch ou-t for the dw-arven ale. It's a bit str-onger than I g-ave it credit..." Rya said as she smiled at the young lady sitting on the floor but then Rya's face morphed into a sad look when she had another thought go through her mind. "Or-r I'm a lightweight? *hic* N-No! That would suck! I li-ke beer."

"Wel-l... You have a good-nigh-t," Rya said as she tried to find her room.

"She has to be lying, right? D-Dark Elves aren't like that. They are evil... Were the Elders wrong? She doesn't seem evil to me..." Nieren whispered to herself as she finally stood up from the floor.

She feels bad for thinking the Dark Elves are evil creatures, but she can't help it. It was all she ever heard about them, and this was her first time encountering one. She watches Rya until she hears the sound of footsteps coming from the tavern and quickly finds cover to hide behind the counter wondering what will happen when the Dark Elf gets spotted by somebody else.

The footsteps were getting louder and a handsome young man with golden eyes and dark red hair came walking into the lobby and saw Rya struggling to find her way to the hallway.

"Rya? What are you doing over there?" Quinus asked with a smile on his face.

"Quin-n! I-I'm a lightwei-ght? Because I like be-er and I'll be s-ad if this is how I am aft-er one pint? I'm sorry I tripped. I'm so f-fatigued. I've been running th-this whole d-day." Rya stuttered out.

The young prince kneels down beside her and holds her hands.

"Well, Dwarves like their beer stronger than most races. I think you'll do better with human breweries." Quinus said as he walked over to her.

"A-Aw! You're the best Q-Quin! I want-ed to t-tell you that earlier but I f-forgot." Rya said with a blush as she looked away in embarrassment.

"Well, you better watch out, Rya. If you keep sweet-talking me like that. I may start to get ideas," Quinus said with a chuckle.

"C-Can you carry me? I-I feel useless right now." Rya said nervously.

Quinus smiles and picks her up with ease. He carries her princess-style as he walks down the hallway to find their room.

***

Nieren saw it but she still couldn't believe it. The Dark Elf wasn't evil. She was cute and innocent. She was weak. She needed protection, but she didn't know it yet. She always thought the Dark Elves were evil. They were supposed to be evil. That was why she hated and feared them. But now she was questioning what was real.

"M-Maybe she's not a Dark Elf? But her skin was so tan? Maybe she was a half-breed? N-No she was a full breed! I don't understand?" Nieren said to herself.

The Wood Elf was still having trouble believing that the Dark Elf she once hated and feared was nothing like what she thought they would be. Now she saw the Dark Elf, she wanted to know if Rya was playing a trick on everyone. So, she was going to observe this Dark Elf and see if she was truly evil or was a normal kind being.

"If you're evil, Rya? I'll have to stop you!" Nieren said to herself.