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Wiz-san took us to the dining hall. Apparently, they all gather to eat dinner. Well, it’s not everyone, but still.
“A special ability? I have clairvoyance. The ability to see distant objects, down to the smallest detail. Even if there’s something in the way. In other words, I can see even when I’m blindfolded.”
“Woah, amazing!”
Gil-san casually brought up special abilities during the meal, and Wiz-san answered without any hesitation. I feel like it’s something they don’t want others to know, because it’s unique to elves… but maybe it means they trust us. That would make me happy.
“So I also know where you two are and what you’re doing. Ah, of course, I haven’t actually seen it. Because it would be unpleasant to be spied on, right?”
I was relieved that he was so considerate. There would be no such thing as privacy! Apparently, it’s mainly used for major natural disasters, the movements of monsters, and hunting prey. How peaceful.
“…Just between us…”
Wiz-san then lowered his voice and started talking, chuckling. I wondered what it was, and leaned closer.
“When Yennaliearl left the Village, I watched over her a few times, by order of the patriarch. He wanted to know if she was doing okay.”
“Schel-san… !?”
That’s shocking! He was incredibly angry, saying that a High Elf who runs away from home isn’t a High Elf! Apparently, he has the ability to read minds, so he knew what was going on before Wiz-san even told him. Wiz-san said it was convenient because he didn’t have to explain, but I couldn’t do that, I’d be too embarrassed. Everyone would know my foolish reaction…! Actually, being able to read people’s minds is just unfair!
“So he and I both knew about… Yennaliearl and the Demon King’s relationship. Once their feelings were mutual, he stopped telling me to check on them.”
“He probably didn’t want to see them anymore, as a father,” Wiz-san said, laughing. Wait, what’s with this unexpected backstory?
So, the reason Father-sama and Schel-san fought here was because…? “You bastard, how dare you touch my daughter without permission!”? There were probably other reasons, of course. But I’m starting to think that was actually the main reason. He just wanted to get his daughter and grandchild back…? N-No, no, no, no way, right? That’s way too clumsy!
“Everyone understood how he felt. It’s true that we had different ideals. But I think he stayed true to his core values. He cares about his comrades more than anyone.”
“He’s just so clumsy it’s hard to tell, though,” Wiz-san chuckled wryly. He thinks of himself as someone who’s disliked, and even finds that convenient. He cares about his comrades and his family more than anyone, and yet, he’s too stubborn to even admit it to himself.
…It all clicked in my mind. Until now, I’d thought he was a bit scary, because I never knew what he was thinking, but thanks to what Wiz-san said, I understand. I understand what kind of person he is.
I see, so that’s why none of the High Elves have negative feelings towards him. I thought they were incredibly generous, considering how he mentally interfered with them and controlled them. But it wasn’t just because their hearts are so generous.
That’s right, they’ve all lived together for thousands of years, in this Village. It’s only natural that they understand each other.
“I… misunderstood Schel-san… I see. So that’s how it was.”
“There’s no need to worry about it. He’s easily misunderstood, and his methods aren’t always commendable. He truly believed that he was acting for everyone, and for your sake, by controlling them, you know? He probably won’t even reflect.”
H-He’s really a handful, isn’t he? Mara-san was always saying the same thing. That he’s a child. That he’s a problem child. Oh, so she literally meant it.
But even so, that doesn’t excuse how much he’s troubled everyone! It’s not okay to injure people or look down on them.
“…Can we get to the point?”
“Hm? Did you have something you wanted to talk about?”
Gil-san’s comment made me remember. That’s right, we were going to ask about my special ability. Gil-san had brought up the topic. I already forgot, I’m not suited for asking people about these kinds of things. But I wouldn’t be doing it anyway.
“Actually…”
He looked at me subtly, and I nodded, to show that it was okay for him to talk about it. After confirming that, Gil-san explained it to Wiz-san. He didn’t tell him the details though. He just said that I thought my special ability was precognitive dreams, but it’s apparently not, and I want to know what it is. Wiz-san widened his eyes, as if puzzled.
“Ah, I see. So you haven’t had it done.”
“Had… what… done…?”
He then seemed to understand, and started nodding. Wait, please explain!
“Sorry, sorry. It’s so natural for us, I didn’t even think about it. And it’s something that happened thousands of years ago. Actually, we High Elves hold a ritual to investigate a child’s special ability, as soon as they’re old enough to understand.”
“I see. So Meg hasn’t had this ritual done, huh.”
“That’s right.”
A ritual, huh. I had no idea. Or rather, elves have so many rituals! A ritual to see spirits, and a ritual to investigate special abilities!
Ah, but it’s not guaranteed that elves are born with special abilities. Or rather, it’s rare. That means this ritual might be unique to High Elves. Because if it wasn’t, then there’s no way Schlie-san wouldn’t know about it.
“This child… she wasn’t in a situation where she could have the ritual done. But I truly think it’s a good thing she wasn’t handed over to the patriarch as a baby. You wouldn’t be here if that had happened. I think Yennaliearl’s decision was right. So please, forgive her.”
“O-Of course! I’m not angry at her or anything!”
I’m grateful to Yenna-san too! Thanks to her, I was able to meet Gil-san, Dad, and everyone else. And if I hadn’t gone to Ortus, Father-sama would probably still be searching for her.
“So we can find out what Meg’s special ability is, by having that ritual done, huh.”
“Well, yeah, but…”
I was about to be happy because it seemed so easy, but Wiz-san made a troubled expression at Gil-san’s words. Eh, so it’s no good? Can’t you have it done if you’re too old? He answered that it wasn’t a problem.
“Then what’s the issue?”
When Gil-san asked that, Wiz-san said this, looking troubled.
“Firstly, what we do for this ritual, is that a High Elf with a certain type of special ability looks at the child. And that’s how they’re able to understand the child’s special ability. It’s just that. ”
Ah, I see. I thought they’d be using some special magic. So it’s fine to do it, regardless of age, if it’s just looking at them.
“Yennaliearl was the youngest in this Village. Aside from Meg, of course. A-And. When she had the ritual done, there were two High Elves who could perform it.”
“Two?”
“Yeah, well, it’s not unusual for there to be similar abilities.”
I thought it would be rare for two people to have the same kind of special ability, especially because High Elves are so rare. Ah, but I also have a similar ability to my mother, Yennaliearl, and they’re all related, so I guess it’s not strange. I see.
“But, the High Elf who performed the ritual for Yennaliearl… passed away a few hundred years later.”
So a High Elf who lived out their natural lifespan. …H-How long did they live? Well, whatever. That’s not important right now.
“Um, and the other person—the one who can also see special abilities, they’re also gone?”
I timidly asked this because he was hesitating. But Wiz-san said that’s not the case. Just as I was about to ask, “Then why…”, I suddenly realized.
He’s not telling us, even though he knows the answer. That means it’s inconvenient, right? So could it be that that person is…
“…It’s the patriarch. The other person.”
I knew it! My intuition’s right~! Eh, so I have to go talk to Schel-san? A-Am I done for…?