SELECT DUNGEON'S STORY - Nephilim's Corruption

Chapter 19 - Vezda, Carlos, and Ailas

Ailas Psila Alf is a High Elf. Ailas met Vezda and Carlos when they were both 12 years old in the East. At that time Ailas looked more like a wanderer and used a robe that covered his entire body. What Vezda and Carlos didn't know was that Ailas was 202, but Ailas looked more like a teenager than a parent.

Alias introduces herself and that is when Ailas begins to befriend Vezda and Carlos. Even so, it would take some time for all of them to be completely familiar.

“Ailas, why are you different from me and Vezda?” Carlos asked as the three of them were taking a break from training.

“Carlos, Ailas has been with us for 1 week and you just asked?” Vezda asked back at Carlos while sitting down enjoying the fresh breeze.

“What if I ask? This is because Ailas' appearance is so different from ours and somehow that appearance makes me envious.” Carlos said without knowing anything.

“Uh, Carlos. Alias is Elf and about the appearance has become a natural thing if they are very interesting.” Vezda explained to Carlos and Ailas just enjoying eating it.

“Betul. I am an Elf and not a human.” Answer Ailas briefly.

“Eh? Did all of those Elves indeed initially dislike physical contact? You were very anti with physical contact last week.” Carlos asked.

“Actually it's because of my arrogance and I'm sorry about that.” Ailas said to Carlos.

“Ya actually it's just a hereditary thought of Elves. Basically Elves are one of the greatest races and are unwilling to make contact with other races because they consider other races to be contemptible.” Vezda continues Ailas' explanation that Vezda knows exactly Ailas doesn't know how to say.

“Wait a minute. Is it true that Elves have a long life span?” Carlos asked something else.

“Iya. I am a High Elf can reach the age of thousands of years.” Answer Ailas.

“Oh, friends. We're back in training. I have a feeling it'll be raining soon.” Vezda stood up and took Carlos and Ailas back to training.

The three of them practiced the regulation of breathing and body. Actually Ailas initially felt strange, but finally he tried it last week and looked happy with the exercise. Vezda and Carlos have been training since they were 6 years old and they both have mastered the breathing and body arrangements with the branches they have mastered as well. Vezda was able to master the most difficult branch, the Dance of Scorching Flame. Carlos mastered the Dance of Flowing Water branch which is usually said to be the easiest branch, but that does not mean it is really easy. Lastly Ailas was studying the Dance of Free Wind branch. Of the three, Vezda is indeed the most powerful in this exercise and Vezda has to fight other adults to be balanced in the sparring.

“Vezda, you haven't slept?” Ailas saw Vezda still sitting on the terrace in front of their room.

“Ah, Ailas. I haven't slept because I'm cleaning your gear.” Vezda replied Ailas casually.

“So, all this time you cleaned our equipment?” Tanya Ailas could not believe it.

“Of course. This is more precisely a habit because Carlos is always lazy to clean his equipment.” Vezda said while cleaning Ailas' katana.

“It turns out what I think of other races is just a mere nonsense.” Ailas said and sat down together with Vezda.

“If you mean greed, hatred, anger, selfishness, and sadness it does not exist, then you are wrong. It stays real and I feel it and maybe you feel it too.” Vezda told Ailas.

“Then how do you fight that so you can care about all the races that exist even if it is a race that humbles you like me?”

“I did what I had to do. I will still respect them and learn to be better through them and keep believing in them even though it's like that's hard to accept.” Vezda explained his mindset.

“Actually I am not a young Elf. I am now over 200 years old, but this is the first time I have seen someone who is not even an Elf much more concerned with others than himself.” It was the first confession Vezda heard,

“Iya I already know your real age. Even I know who you really are.” Vezda said that while remaining focused on cleaning their equipment.

“How?-” Ailas is certainly surprised by it.

“I'm friends with an Archon who knows a lot of things out there and he always tells me a lot of things. That's why I know more than Carlos.” Vezda.

“Do you get angry when you know I'm a king?” Ask Ailas.

“I've known you're a king since the beginning you introduced your full name.” Answer Vezda.

“Then why didn't you say anything to Carlos or react to anything when you found out my name?”

“Of course I was surprised when I heard your full name, but if you come here and really want to be friends with us, I don't need to consider a lying reason if you run away from home.” Vezda.

“I now understand my son when he wants to get out of the forest and explore.” Ailas' mood changed.

“You too right?” Vezda said with a smile towards Ailas.

“He?” Alias was surprised to hear the question.

“You also actually want to adventure out of the forest, right? Surely you will not be able because you have a duty as a king.” Vezda.

“Iya. My son inherited my nature.” Ailas replied briefly.

“We here may not be able to give you much and what we give now may also be far from good, but thank you very much if you want to come to us, receive our training, receive our simple banquet, and want to sleep with others in a very ordinary place.” Vezda thanks Ailas a lot.

“I'm the one who thanks you so much for everything you've given me. Maybe in 2 or 3 years I will be back, but I want to carve a lot of things with you here.” Ailas said with great pleasure.

That night they Vezda and Ailas became friends and of course Carlos too, only Carlos was not told anything about who Ailas really was. They continued to practice for up to 3 years and the three of them mastered the arrangement of breathing and body with the branch they were in each. Before Ailas, Ailas and Carlos spar with a bet that if Carlos wins, he can marry Ailas' son who turns out his son is a woman and certainly a Crown Princess that Carlos does not know. Especially for the part of Ailas having children, it was indeed told to Carlos.

“I don't care. I'm just being a supervisor here.” Vezda was tired of Carlos' stupidity.

“Alright then. I accept your challenge, Carlos. But, if I win, don't ever come near my daughter.” Ailas said confidently and pointed his wooden sword towards Carlos.

“Take it easy. I have no intention of losing.” Carlos also sounded excited today.

“Then we start sparringnya.” Vezda signaled to start the sparring between Carlos and Ailas.

In that sparring, Vezda was thrilled to see the familiarity of Carlos and Ailas. Great combat, wonderful technique and movement, and a supportive natural atmosphere. Everything becomes a memory for them.

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“I want all the bodyguards out of here! This conversation no one can hear!” Ailas told all the Elves in the throne room to leave and no one could hear the conversation of the two of them.

“How are you, Ailas?” Vezda said after finding out there was no one else but Ailas in front of him in the royal attire of Elf and his Crown.

“Boring. I'm sorry if I had to make them rude to you because that's the most effective way for no one to get suspicious.” Ailas said and took off the binding from Vezda's arms and legs.

“I'm sorry if I had to come directly here, but I wanted to tell you that I was going to Femi.” City Vezda said that and was surprised because Ailas knew that Vezda was active as an adventurer in Araga City.

“What happened in Araga City?” Ailas asked Vezda.

Vezda explained everything that happened in Araga City and what it is going through now and its present purpose. It surprised Ailas and Ailas looked quite angry after being told what happened in Araga City. Vezda also tells a lot about their memory of the war and the like in the past during the dii Araga and his meetings with other Archons. Surely Ailas also told what he wanted to achieve in the Elf Kingdom.

“Carlos also no mail to me since last 3 years. Did you receive a letter?” Vezda asked Ailas.

“No. I also don't accept anything.” Answer Ailas.

“It looks like he is indeed dead.” Vezda said and sighed.

“She said she wanted to find my daughter and marry her there, but she died.” There was anger and sadness in Ailas' voice.

“It's good that I might as well find your daughter later there to give you your message. I know you miss him, don't you?” Ask Vezda.

“Yes, but I'm sure he won't be in trouble. Just say my regards to him if you meet. But, I won't tell you who and how my daughter looks.” Ailas' words left Vezda a little confused.

“Sorry?” Vezda asked because he was afraid that he heard wrong.

“It is so that you have a struggle to find him and if you want to marry my daughter too I don't mind. Merely, I really want anyone who marries my daughter to be able to see me and I can see them maybe for the last time.” Some of Ailas' words surprised Vezda but the rest Vezda understood that Ailas was very serious.

“I don't want to expect too high, Ailas.” Answer Vezda.

“Nah, Vezda when we stay a little while longer. I told all the guards to get you out of the woods. If your life is threatened, do what you must. I'll forgive you.” Ailas said and gave a bundle of leaves and put it in Vezda's shirt and tied Vezda's hand back.

“I'll let you know, Ailas.” Vezda said as his eyes closed with leaves.

“Vezda this is my promise. With all my struggles and hard work, in the future I will make all Elves with other races get along and there is no hostility. That was my promise.” Ailas said in a whisper and that Vezda could take very seriously.

“I'll wait until then. See you later, Ailas.” Vezda said this before King Ailas' bodyguards came to take Vezda.

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Aleratha could not say anything after hearing the complete story from Vezda. Even Aleratha did not think that her father would visit a far-off land in the East just to find out what the essence of adventure was. But, Aleratha was much calmer hearing that her father could accept other races even Archon.

“I-iya?” Vezda could feel that extremely strong air.

“You don't like me just for following Carlos and advice from my father, right?” The question came out of Aleratha's mouth and scared Vezda enough.

“No. I liked you because you were beautiful. No more, but over time I love you because of every effort you put into this Alliance. You don't use the natural rank of High Elf and Crown Princess. You respect all races. Even you yourself hate being treated like a princess.” Vezda explained it again to Aleratha.

“I know it's just a spice. Tell the truth.”Aleratha forced Vezda, while Vezda could not answer her.

“Because you're female?” Vezda said uncertainly.

“Vezda.” Aleratha sounded very scary.

“I'm sorry Aleratha. I have no logical reason why I love you but if chronologically I originally liked you because you are beautiful.” Vezda really had no other reason and that was what made Vezda in Aleratha's eyes like an innocent male figure.

“Ah... Alright, I understand.” Aleratha simply sighed and accepted everything she heard.

“I'm sorry.” For this matter Vezda was completely insecure.

“Vezda, I've told you never to lower yourself. That's the trait I don't like the most about you.” Aleratha to Vezda.

“...”

“I love you too, Vezda. So, please don't lower yourself.” Aleratha said this and Vezda was shocked.

“Eh?” Vezda actually could not say anything back then.

Alerataha says he loves me too? Is this serious? I'm happy, but I can't say anything. Vezda seriously could not believe what Aleratha had just said.

“YEaaaaah!! Finally we can see High Elves and Humans making children!!” Aliviah shouted and the door of the room where Vezda and Aleratha were open and it was seen that almost all the members of the alliance heard everything from the beginning.

“Aliviah...” Aleratha's voice was much more sinister than before.

“Eh?” Eliviah fell silent and looked at Aleratha who had gone up in black with a smile. Not only Aliviah, but all the members of the alliance who saw Aleratha were terrified.

“The will of Heaven is strong, but yet that is who are against it are stronger. Heaven, hear my voice of desperation. Lay down your domain upon the earth and may that who against you will crippled, I am Vezda. Anti-Magic Area.” Vezda used enough magic to cover all parts of the base and make anyone inside the area unable to use any magic.

“Bromner, maybe we just go back to the room to calculate our expenses in the future.” Laris tried not to look at Aleratha and just focused on Bromner.

“Good idea.” Bromner is as thoughtful as Laris.

“Eh? I'm sorry Aliviah, I can't use Zephyr. Vezda using anti magic area.” Samir said innocently and brought Aliviah closer to Aleratha.

“Thank you Vezda. This way no one will be able to use magic. Mainly Aliviah.” Aleratha said without looking at Vezda and continued to focus on Aliviah.

“TIIIIIDAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!” The shout was very loud and perhaps a few blocks from the Aliviah residence, could hear his screams.

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“Aliviah, I hope you can learn from your mistakes.” Laris just laughed to see Aliviah who was exhausted because almost 2 hours without stopping her body was tickled by all the members.

“Si..Dest. At first I laughed the rest like a torment.” Aliviah said because she was out of energy.

“Whatever it is, congratulations on your new relationship, Aleratha. We will always support you.” Laris said calmly.

“Thank you Laris.” Answer Aleratha.

“Well, since our trivia thing is done, how about we discuss the next expedition plan?” Ask Aliviah.

“Previous edition we bring a lot of income for the alliance and we profit almost 500 million platine. Not that we can arbitrarily use that fund.” Bromner read out the details of the previous expedition.

“Then we are ready for the next expedition.” Laris said and everything started to get serious in the discussion.

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After discussing, they all separated and Aleratha together with Aliviah headed to Kota to shop for common necessities as supplies for the next expedition. Meanwhile, Bromner headed for some relatively inexpensive magic sword makers to make special orders. Lastly, Laris took care of the documents at the headquarters as his part and prepared to face Archon Thalia as a form of expedition cooperation.

“Well, Aleratha. Please buy wine made by Dolcetto.” Aliviah was like a child asking to buy something.

“We're here to shop for our supplies. Not to buy alcohol, Aliviah.” Aleratha said while looking at some other items.

“Mrs Aleratha?” A female half-Elf emerged from behind the shelf and called out to Aleratha.

“You Ava, right?” Alertha asked as she looked at the figure of an Elf with green eyes, but her hair was dark brown like a human and her ears were not taper elves in general.

“Iya right, Mistress.” Ava replied with a very polite manner in front of Aleratha.

“Eh, it turns out this child from Eva yes.” Aliviah watched Ava closely.

“Archon Aliviah's. It's an honor to also meet you.” Ava lowered her head in honor of Aliviah.

“Ava, no need to be so formal with me. Besides, I owe a lot to your mother.” Aleratha said to Ava.

“Can I call ‘Kak’?” Ava asked Aleratha.

“Of course. I've also considered you family.” Answer Aleratha.

“Ah, yes. I almost forgot. Archon Alviah's. I want to ask you about the Dolcetto Alliance. Can you help me?” Ava immediately asked Aliviah before she forgot about talking to Aleratha.

“Of course I will help you as long as I buy wine made by Dolcetto.” Aliviah sounds very happy.

“Hah....” Aleratha let out a long sigh.

Surely Aleratha chose to help her Elf friend not only was she the son of her best friend, but also because Aleratha already considered him as her family even though Aleratha had to end up ordering things that she shouldn't have ordered.

“I'm sorry, Brother. Brother Aleratha so have to buy expensive wine.” Ava apologizes, while Aliviah cheers for her drink.

“No problem. Coincidentally we met also I really want to talk to you.” Aleratha smiled at Ava.

“Well, Aliviah. Quickly answer any questions Ava.” From whose face was happy, Aleratha became very serious to Aliviah.

“In short, the Dolcetto Alliance does not worship Archon Dolcetto, but this wine they worship.” Aliviah said to Ava.

“Maybe this will be a serious talk. We better head to the archas alone and chat there.” Aleratha invites Ava and Aliviah to return to Aliviah's residence.

All the followers of Archon who enter into his alliance must have their own desires. And Dolcetto as well. Ava wants to know about a lot of things about Archon Dolcetto and also everything related to it because there is something that disturbs Ava's mind.

“That's all about Dolcetto. I don't know more than that. All about her is also very different from when she was in Heaven.” Obviously Aliviah while enjoying the wine bought for him.

“Good. Thank you very much for all the information Archon Aliviah.” Ava thanks Aliviah.

“Well, since the two of you are going to talk, I will update the status of Samir first.” Aliviah said to Ava and Samir just sat next to Ava from the beginning Ava came to visit.

“Good.” Samir answered briefly and stood up to open the door.

“Finally I could see and stroke Samir's body.” Aliviah began to show her perverted face.

“I'll free you.” Samir answered Aliviah very coldly and they moved to Aliviah's room.

“Archon Aliviah turned out very well yes.” Ava said to Aleratha.

“Not only good, he is also very sharp in memhami many things. That's the reason we also trust him so much and respect him.” Aleratha said to Ava.

“LEVEL 6!!!!!!” Aliviah's screams startled Ava and everyone in the base could hear her.

In this case, the level 6 in the Aliviah Alliance increased by 1 person and the power of the Aliviah Alliance increased again with a short time gap after Vezda rose to level 5. New strategies and abilities can definitely be practiced again. Vezda himself was happy to hear that, but when he thought about taxes or something like that made himself a little worried about his friends and also Aliviah.

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