CHAPTER 561: CHAPTER 292: NO TRICK, NO HORSE GIRL (PART 2)

A villager being able to come here says it all.

"No, that’s not the thing to question, the real question is why I used such an important Spirit Contract on a villager."

The Elf Maiden lowered her voice, pretending to be deep.

"Does he possess any exceptional qualities? But even so, he can’t withstand the desires of the elves, he could die in a year or two."

Kalula’s gaze shifted to Shami’s crotch.

The Elf Maiden blushed deeply.

Certainly, the demon king’s there counts as a remarkable trait.

"It’s due to more significant considerations that I chose to contract a villager! It’s not because of that place!"

Shami rolled her eyes at the flat-haired golden retriever.

Don’t overdo it, have you forgotten that you’re the one with the contracted mark on you?

"Wait a minute, did you say something about dying in a year or two?"

Shami suddenly snapped back to attention and quickly looked at Kalula.

Also living in the Elf Forest and spending days with the Elf Race, Kalula, who is quite familiar with them, pinched her chin.

"Oh, it’s because elves are one of the most lustful races. If it’s a human, they must first endure seven or eight times a night as an everyday rhythm, then..."

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah!"

The Elf Maiden let out a groundhog scream, successfully disturbing the conversation.

"Back to the topic, guys, don’t suddenly chat about such baseless stuff!"

Shami cast a panicked glance at the Elf Maiden, who with a flushed red face, looked away without responding.

Once again, the two returned to confronting the Centaur.

Kalula curiously examined Shami.

Generally speaking, the elves choose their contracted partners from the Wanling Mountain Range. Based on their different needs, they pick different spirit beasts to contract.

However, regardless of the spirit beast chosen, it will be one with some level of strength; otherwise, there’s a huge risk.

The spirit beast contract is tied to the elf’s life. If the spirit beast is too weak and dies carelessly, it can greatly affect the elf’s vitality.

Normally, spirit beasts can live for a hundred years or more. With proper care in the Elf Forest, living up to three hundred years is not an issue.

Therefore, elves usually choose a spirit beast that has a certain level of strength and health.

After thousands of years of development, the probability of weak spirit beasts appearing in the Wanling Mountain Range is very low now.

Whereas humans, creatures that might not even reach 80 years old, and villagers, whose profession might die from heatstroke, how could they become elves’ spirit beasts?

There can only be one possibility.

Kalula pointed at Shami, then looked at the Elf Maiden.

"Is he strong?"

"Stronger than normal."

The Elf Maiden lifted the corners of her mouth, revealing a radiant smile.

Oh, what’s this feeling of superiority about raising the demon king like a puppy and then being asked?

She’s not the kind who likes to show off.

"In this world, his combat prowess ranks at least in the top ten. If he grows to his peak, he can challenge anyone from any race. Countless people would tremble at hearing his name. That’s not all, his subordinates are all top-tier beings on this continent."

"Hey, hey, aren’t you exaggerating a bit?"

Shami, feeling unsure, elbowed the flat-haired golden retriever.

"A villager with subordinates? Miss Lureya, don’t deceive me just because I haven’t been to the Human World."

Kalula’s eyes widened.

Though she hasn’t left the Wanling Mountain Range, and hasn’t ventured beyond the Elf Forest, she still holds basic knowledge.

The Elf Maiden crossed her arms, letting out a cold chuckle.

"Sorry, I have no reason to deceive. As a noble elf, there’s no need to waste a contract on a villager. Spirit beast, my shoulders are sore."

Shami glared at the flat-haired golden retriever but agreed to move behind and start the massage.

Kalula looked at Shami in disbelief, and soon her skeptical gaze turned resolute.

"In that case, let’s spar. Let me see the strongest villager on this continent."

"Sorry, can’t do."

Shami stretched out her right hand to block, refusing the sparring invitation.

"Wh-why?"

"To battle me, you must first defeat someone named Lina."

"Lina?"

"Yes, a villager from my village. She is currently my Spirit Servant."

"Why does a villager have a Spirit Servant? Aren’t both of them villagers? Besides, she’s a female villager, I won’t bully the weak."

The Elf Maiden and Shami simultaneously chuckled coldly, a glint of chill passed through their eyes.

"Weak? Once you see her, you’ll know how formidable she is."

Both said simultaneously.

This further piqued Centaur Kalula’s curiosity.

What kind of person is she, that even the elves willingly speak so admiringly of her?

"No, can’t believe it... Come, let’s fight, villager. If you win, I’ll be your ride. If you lose, let’s forget it happened."

Kalula locked her gaze on Shami. But no matter how much she used provocations, Shami remained indifferent, unwilling to confront her.

"If you don’t defeat Lina, sorry, you’re not eligible to battle me."

Shami stated calmly.

"Where exactly is this female villager? Don’t boast about her only for her to fall in three moves here!"

Kalula herself was provoked.

"Human World. If you want to go, I can take you to find her."

The Elf Maiden began her persuasion.

Both had already toured the Wanling Mountain Range without finding a suitable spirit beast.

Now with a self-proclaimed ’top fighter’ Centaur walking into their trap, of course, they’d seize this chance to trick the big fool into their demon tribe.

Kalula seemed hesitant, and appeared concerned about the world beyond the Elf Forest.

"Human World...?"

"Don’t worry, I’ll accompany you there, Kalula. If it doesn’t suit you, you can return. After all, I’m not a bad person."

The Elf Maiden’s inherent Natural Affinity quickly earned the Centaur’s favor; the relationship between elves and spirit beasts has always been good, and Kalula instinctively trusted the apparent non-evil Elf Maiden before her.

"But..."

"Kalula likes dueling, in the Human World, you might find many worthy opponents. Even underground fight clubs where you can earn money while fighting and then buy lots of carrots."

Shami encouraged her, and Kalula’s expression of hesitation gradually faded.

"And aren’t you alone here without friends?"

"Who said that!"

The Centaur got anxious, stomping her four hooves.

"Maybe outside you’ll meet a bunch of interesting people. In any case, if no one contracts with you, you may spend your life in the Wanling Mountain Range."

"But how do I get out?"

"Don’t worry. Pretend to be my spirit beast, and then leave the Elf Forest with me."

Seeing Kalula tempted, the Elf Maiden quickly added.

Kalula fell silent for a moment, still interested in the ’world’s strongest villager Lina’.

Anyway, with friendly elves beside her, and her own strength not weak, even if encountering danger, she could protect herself.

"Alright, I’ll agree with you guys."

[Horse Trader has successfully acquired a Centaur!]

"Then we’ll meet here at the time."

The Elf Maiden immediately arranged a time and place with Kalula.

"Okay. If I’m going out for a month, I need to prepare and inform my parents. They don’t know I’m out for sparring this time. I told them I’m going for a walk. I’m leaving like this."

The Centaur quickly ran off.

"Didn’t expect this brawler to be a good-horse at home."

Watching the disappearing figure in the mountain depths, Shami muttered.

"What about next?"

"Keep looking for a while longer."

The two used the early remaining time to continue seeking suitable spirit beasts within the Wanling Mountain Range.

But later found nothing.

Finally encountering a Druid. After a brief chat, the Druid quickly left with ’can’t freely follow strangers when outside’ reasoning.

"Didn’t expect the spirit beasts here to have awareness."

Already afternoon, Shami and the Elf Maiden decided to give up.

"For the first time, getting one is quite good."

The Elf Maiden collected lots of peculiar items in the Wanling Mountain Range, intending to decorate her Underground Maze.

"Let’s go."

The Elf Maiden finished collecting and was immediately pulled away by Shami, holding her little hand.

"Eh, where to?"

"To the hot springs, blow me some Water of Life again."

"Again?!"