The Artificial God

Let's Get Married

That morning I went into the forest to meet Elysna. I don't know why my heart is pounding so close to my destination. My mind was also unable to calm down, my heart was extremely restless, it seemed like I was looking forward to humming along with her.

As I thought, as soon as I got to see her humming in front of that already big looking tree. The tree swayed, and gave off a beautiful light, it seemed like the larger the size of the tree, the more beautiful it looked than before.

Then I went to the humming Elf. As soon as he saw me, his face immediately changed into a smile, and happiness. He immediately ran towards me, and jumped up then hugged me tightly. It seems like he has been waiting for me, too, because I have made him wait for my arrival for so long.

"Stupid. You're finally back too, every day I come to this place hoping you're here with me. But you never came, and when I gave up on coming here again, you came to me" Elysna said, crying softly.

Then I returned his embrace, "I'm sorry I was stupid, sorry that I made you wait. I'm sorry I couldn't promise you, but do you want to hear what's been happening to me all this time?" I said trying to change the subject. Since my heart is beating so fast, I can be ashamed if he finds out my heartbeat is pounding.

"Hmmph" said Elysna, throwing her face away.

"E-eh.." I was worried that our relationship would be bad because of this right. But as soon as he turned to face me, he smiled, and laughed sweetly. Thank goodness she didn't really hate me, and then after that I told her everything that happened all this time, when I couldn't go back to this place.

Maybe I should call it our meeting place. We had so much fun, and told each other about our lives. I was so happy when she told me about herself, I always looked at her charming face. My heart keeps pounding, maybe I should admit that I am in love with this Elf.

However, "What!? so you are the daughter of the Elf village leader!" my unexpected scream that she was a princess, and again why would an important princess like her wander alone in a forest like this. Was he not afraid that there were dangerous animals, or encountered one of our races, and perhaps even more dangerous was the trap planted by Tygruth.

"Eh!? I thought you knew it when it happened, when your friend was seriously injured" said Elysna, who suddenly reminded me of Tygruth's current state. I was confused whether I should go back, or be with him to accompany him at our meeting place.

"Right now he's also being hurt worse than before" I said gloomily.

"Ah..pardon me.." said Elysna who felt bad for talking about something like this.

"Why are you sorry? you have nothing to do with this" I said, which somehow Elysna looked upset at my words just now. What was wrong with what I said to her? ah basic women are really hard to understand.

"Eh!? you why? are you mad at me? if you're mad at me at least explain what's wrong with me?" I said that looks stupid in front of him.

"Didn't you guys want to build a good relationship with our race? of course if your friend, or one of your races has become a problem in my life. But why don't you think that, when you say it so cool" said Elysna, who still seems annoyed with me.

But I was just dumbfounded to listen to his words, about how could he know that I wanted to build a good relationship with the Elf race?. Did I ever say it then, or did he put some kind of magic to know my movements all this time!? hiiii creepy!.

"Hehe. you're right I've forgotten, sorry" I said, rubbing my head.

"What's!? so right? god, you really suck. You're young but you're senile like this, what if you're getting older!" said Elysna who was furious with me, while facing back

"Hey... I want to ask you something related to your race, can I ask you?" my hesitant words in asking, and also because of hearing her words just now related to age somehow I became sad.

I was also terrified when I heard those words, because the Elf's lifespan was longer than that of Leonis. What if one day, I'm old, and she's young. Will he be sad when he finds out that my death is near, will he cry for me? and... can we still be together as we are today?.

"Hmm? just ask, I'll answer your question if I know" Elysna said.

"How long can you Elves live?" I said as I lowered my head because I didn't want him to see my lousy face. Then Elysna was surprised the moment she heard it, and she immediately faced me, with a sad look. Maybe he knew what I meant.

"You mean we Elves can live 1000 years to 2000 years" said Elysna who looks sad.

Come to think of it if I compare our nation to other nations. It seems like our race has a short average life span. We can survive 100 years, 120 years. Being so short-lived, I became resentful of time as time continued to run unceasingly, and approached myself with death.

"What are you doing. If someday I'm no longer by your side" murmured me unconsciously those words came out of my mouth. But Elysna responded with a smile as usual, it seemed like the Elves were very cheap to smile well.

"Maybe... I will be very lonely, and have no purpose in life anymore... ah!? mom-not that I mean, forget what I said just now!" elysna said while feeling ashamed, and again she turned her back to me.

"Do you.. want to marry me?" my words again unconsciously came out of my mouth. Then suddenly the wind blew hard, and smooth. The leaves were falling, and the sunlight was lighting up our place.

For some reason suddenly the time wheel stopped spinning, the sound of wind blowing through the tree was so pleasant to hear. Then the face of the Elf in front of me looked even more charming, and beautiful. With her beautiful eyelashes, and milky-white skin, she smiled at me with eyes that were about to cry.

"I want to. I want to marry you" said the Elf gently.

Wush...the wind is still blowing fiercely, which makes this atmosphere more peaceful. Those Elf words made my heart so happy, the joy I had never felt all this time was finally present on such a beautiful day. I wonder if this is a dream? but thankfully, this is the truth.

A beautiful reality for us, for two different races. Maybe this is a gift that the gods gave us, and also a miracle. From something completely different, and said to be impossible to unite, but because fate has willed, then no one can stand in the way of our miraculous story. It feels really magical.