Capítulo 37: Decisions and The Rogues from the North-East (1)
Xagrien blatantly exposed him so what else can Luis do but step forward? The moon elf lord's chest is pounding with nervousness.
Luis mustered his friendliest smile while he flew towards the discussing group.
It was a crowd of handsome and beefy-licious hunks so he needs to put his best for forward.
Never mind Xagrien, who knows if meeting them could lead into a s*x party once the situation became better?
Hihihi.
"Hi! It was nice to meet… Eh?!" Luis started with a very enthusiastic greeting and it slowly faded as he watch the stunned faces of his audience. The smile that he rehearsed for a long time immediately spoilt.
'What the hell?'
Some moon elves are mobilizing their powers at the top of their palms. While the orcs are on their defensive stance, ready to pounce at any time. Their faces are shrouded with fright and their bodies are stiff as if they are petrified by Medusa's glare.
'Do I look scary?' Luis cannot help but wonder as he subconsciously caressed his face to feel if there is some foreign thing vilifying his beauty. There was nothing.
'Why are they looking at me as if I am a monster?!' The moon elf lord felt frustrated since it is the first time that someone made him feel hideous ever since he was born in this place.
Such a great reaction plummeted his originally inflated ego.
Luis turned to look at Xagrien with pleading eyes to ask to salvage his depleting confidence but the jerk deliberately avoided his gaze.
'Is this jerk laughing at me?!' He wanted to lash out the soonest he saw Xagrien's mouth discreetly forming a smirk.
'This traitor!'
What he didn't know is that his entrance is indeed frightening to these people. The moment he stepped out from his hiding place, it seemed like he popped out of darkness and when the moonlight shone from his back, his face turned silhouette with only his dark green eyes and pearly white teeth reflecting a little light.
Luis didn't know that his entry looks like the eerie Cheshire cat. He is oblivious to the fact that the visual impact plus his leaking energy from his body is a perfect mix of horror for these moon elves and orcs.
The moon elf lord is not clear about this and Xagrien is not willing to tell anything. His lips voluntarily formed an arc after seeing the crack on the moon elf lord's expression.
'That is endearing…' was what he thought but Xagrien will never say that out loud. Ever.
Luis has gulped his minor agitation to this damned male god and carried on as if nothing happened.
'Be thankful you have that face or else I will make you suffer, right here and right now!' Luis scrunched his small nose and then paid no heed to that certain jerk.
"Hi! I am the newly born moon elf lord. It was nice to finally meet all of you." Luis once again greeted them and this time, he toned down his enthusiasm and made it more natural.
After hearing this confirmation, the crowd was once again embroiled in noise.
The orcs are stunned and fearful of the natural strong aura emanating from the petite body of the stranger. Their beastly instincts say that this entity before him is someone that could easily kill them if he wills it. It was a natural instinct to prey in front of a strong predator.
Cain felt his arms trembling from just the other's presence. No matter how brave he is, he still feels overwhelmed by the gentle smile of this moon elf lord!
Sibal on the other hand is much better compared to others. He knows the identity of the bearer that Xagrien brought ahead of time so he is kind of prepared.
'But a lord is indeed a lord. Such dominating presence,' Sibal whispered as he felt drops of sweat forming on his back. Perhaps it was just his illusion but he could somehow feel that the moon elf lord's presence mellowed down when he was with Xagrien earlier.
Sibal shook his head. He must be imagining.
On the other side, the moon elves are full of disbelief and their thoughts are dominated by the fact that the moon elf lord is present in their place. Is it nervousness? Joy? Fear? Fondness? Anticipation? They are not sure what they are feeling right now. Their hearts are beating like a drum because of their natural instincts towards the moon elf lord.
However, they are skeptical about the intention of the moon elf lord. 'Why would the lord waste his time to visit them when they are just lowly rogues? Is this trick of those clan bastards that they had conflict days ago? Is the moon elf lord here to punish them?'
Because of these thoughts, the moon elves unwittingly became even more guarded towards the moon elf lord. Pulling such a stunt made them feel uncomfortable in their chests.
The difference between the orcs and the moon elves at this time is that the orcs look at the moon elf lord as a predator that is passing through their turf. While the moon elves are like teenagers who are found by their parents after eloping with a middle-aged lover.
Both are guarded and afraid but the latter is inlaid with guilt and hidden longing.
Luis did his best to shake off the awkwardness, he felt like he is suffocated by their obvious fright and so he said in an emphatic tone.
"I heard that something happened to one of your comrades. Please accept my sincerest condolences." Luis said somberly. He said this with the rawest emotion that he has.
With this statement, the entire group snapped out of their own daze and a fire was lit up in their chests.
Remembering their fallen friend ignited their slumbering courage instantly.
Manulus stepped forward despite the fear he was feeling deep inside. "W-we are grateful for your compassion during this difficult time, moon elf lord."
The earth power moon elf with a slim and weak-looking physique managed to say even though he is pressured.
Kalus, his twin brother stood alert beside him, seemingly ready to pounce if ever the moon elf lord launched an attack.
However, the moon elf lord did nothing but few nods and continued to look at Manulus intently.
If only they knew that their worries are unfounded and it is impossible to Luis to harm them since they are bounded with Soul-binding Oath that Xagrien imposed as a condition then they will instead feel at ease and proud that they are the first beings that the moon elf has vowed to protect using that rite.
Not even the clans would ever have that reassurance even in the future.
Manulus took a deep breath and continued with a little more courage, "May we know what we can do to help you?"
It was a very straightforward question. Perhaps if Luis is someone arrogant and paranoid and he was asked that way right after he came, he will probably make a fuss, claim that he is disrespected and would think that they are sending him away as soon as possible.
Fortunately, he wasn't and he likes to be asked straight to the point so he appreciates this moon elf's manner.
Luis has an impression of this moon elf and his brother since he had heard that this pair of siblings are the ones who made the earth infrastructures.
They are his future engineer and architect so he wants to appeal to these two and be seen in a brighter side.
"To tell you honestly, I am searching for you. I initially want to clarify some misunderstandings that may have occurred days ago." He explained vaguely to gauge the other's reaction.
Luis knows that they have negative feelings towards the clans in general. In addition to that, the incident that happened days ago must weigh heavier now that someone who was injured from that fight died. Some of them must have thought that Nereen's injury may be a factor in why he became defenseless.
Luis is helpless as he thinks that talking about this again will garner a negative reaction from these lot. Luis is right on the spot.
The unassuming crowds are confused for a moment then their faces turn a different color. They have an idea what this is about and the moon elf lord directly confirmed their assumption.
"I am here to apologize on behalf of the Hyon Clan. I am sorry for what happened that day. I believe that I am partially at fault since it was me who asked them to go out on a hunt so I tried to find you and treat if there are any of you who are injured because of the fight." Luis said with remorse evident in his voice. He faced this group with all honesty.
All of the moon elves and orcs present felt bitter hearing this.
They can't help but think that it is all for naught. Nereen has died and it will be impossible for the moon elf lord to cure someone who has no life.
"While we do have some injured members right now, I don't think that any of us are in the mood to get treated." A moon elf stated with a wound in his legs.
The others who heard this statement are afraid that the moon elf lord will lash out.
Sibal and Manulus immediately stepped forward to explain, "My lord, please pardon him-"
Ilian stepped forward and loudly told to his fellow men, "The moon elf lord is not at fault for any conflict that happened. You guys know that the confrontation is bound to happen whenever we meet other moon elves."
Luis casually waved his hands to express that he understands, feeling somewhat flattered. "It's fine, don't be too jittery. I think his opinion about this matter is valid so it's alright."
Luis knows that it is a roundabout way of rejecting him. It is within his expectation. He did not expect that this mix of moon elves and orcs will directly jump under his wings right after he said his apology or even with the advantage of him being the moon elf lord.
He had observed trust issues from Xagrien so he has a rough idea that it should be the same with his comrades.
They must have felt that they are betrayed and that society has turned their backs on them so they are reluctant to trust just anybody.
Luis understands this so he didn't take it as an offense against them. However, he won't back down.
They have more than four days to prepare for the incoming disaster and there is no saying what could possibly happen within the remaining time.
They leave with him or not. Luis cannot let them face the waves of root crawlers without him. He needs to convince them one way or another.
However, he didn't plan to hard sell himself just like what he did with that certain jerk. His targets are simply too many for him to handle and with the time restraint, it is impossible for him to convince them one by one.
'It's not like these fellows are susceptible to pep talks'
Luis threw a deep and thoughtful stare at Xagrien. 'Just like this guy.' Their eyes met and Luis used this as an opportunity to roll his eyes at the damned male god.
He then shifted his focus to the others who are obviously skeptical towards him.
"Regardless of your thoughts, I cannot just ignore your difficulties when I can help you solve them. Let me do this for all of you as I will leave tomorrow." Luis said meaningfully. "So your chances of surviving in the coming surge of those root crawlers will be greater."
The moon elf lord smiled, the way scammers will smile at their prospects.
'I will make sure that you will choose to follow me."
This time, he will leave a strong impression all at once. Then leave them to decide. Sometimes negotiation doesn't need long and heart-felt speech, you just need to show the other side that you are what they need.
Luis activated both his Revitalize Skill and Low-Heal. The entire place where they are holding the meeting is instantly covered by a green light.
Various exclamations are heard from both orcs and moon elves as they feel the benefits of the skill cast by the moon elf lord.
"This is!"
"What is happening to me? My body suddenly felt light!"
They cannot help but gasp. Their exhaustion, body pain and even the slightest discomfort that they have just seconds ago suddenly vanished!
Even the small scratches that they have lightens in visible speed.
Meanwhile, the bigger wounds are visibly improving under the influence of the green light coming from the moon elf lord.
"We are healing!"
"I can actually see my wounds closing up!"
They cannot believe what they are seeing with their naked eyes. This healing speed is way better than the hemostatic potions that they can only wish to have.
It is equivalent to a god's miracle that they can hear from hearsay.
All of them looked at the moon elf lord with complicated feelings reflected in their eyes. Even the orcs are astonished at the display of power that the moon elf lord did.
No one in their tribe could do that. Even their late witch who is known for being knowledgeable cannot do even a fraction of the moon elf lord's power.
If they have the powers of the moon elf lord as their backer then they will survive no matter what they will face in the future. No, considering the strength of the moon elf lord, they will be invincible!
Luis didn't bother himself to notice the changes in the gazes of the crowd.
After feeling that the healing is enough. He retracted the Revitalize Skill and got ready to leave.
"I told Xagrien everything. From my purpose to the conditions that I can give you so feel free to ask him."
He then turned to look at Xagrien, he is a petty person he will not let this pass without settling accounts. "I'm going to sleep on your bed tonight so don't you dare crawl on my side of the bed."
He said it in a loud voice making sure that each word was heard by the entire group.
And just like that, a new scandal that will circulate for a long time has been born in the wild land.
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