Seventh: Volume 6 [Parts 1 to 4] by Yomu Mishima

Author:Yomu Mishima
Language: eng
Format: epub

“Thanks a bunch, Lyle!” Eva thanked me as she continued eating.

The table was crammed with so much food it couldn’t fit another dish, and Eva, who polished the plates off one after the next, was considerably hungry.

Eva had left her home forest to live as a performer. She was a rare elf who operated alone without joining a traveling troupe (although she would occasionally hitch a ride with them). While the elves lived as hunters in the forests, they were also very curious beings. Many would leave and travel the world, their caravans taking the form of traveling shows.

They loved songs and stories, and when one thought of street performers, they would often think of elves.

I’d met her before while tackling a dungeon. Back then, I’d given her a stage to perform in exchange for telling tales to my party members. Even though I wasn’t well versed in song or story, I had quite a fun time with her around; she was probably quite good at her craft.

Anyways, she was a very proactive elf who traveled across the lands in search of material for her songs. Her expression was quick to change, and she was practically an open book.

And now, that same Eva was scarfing down her meal with gusto.

Monica—who was sitting beside me—said, “What is with this woman who is destroying the image of elves? I thought that elves were more like fantasy beings, but look at how she packs it in.”

What image does she have of elves, anyway?

“Once I’m up on the stage, I’ll sell you as many dreams and fantasies as you’d like,” Eva refuted. “But that won’t fill my stomach! Lyle, can I order more?”

She pleaded in a sweet voice, and I glanced to see that she had already eaten every last morsel of food on the table.

Just how much are you going to eat?

I placed another order and decided to chat while we waited for the food.

“So, what brings you to the capital? Didn’t you say you were going to go on an adventure in the west?”

“Been there, done that. So, I decided I’d go to Central next. But, to my great misfortune, I couldn’t find a troupe to travel with. And once I got into the city alone, I soon found I was strapped for cash.”

According to her, it was a huge scramble in the larger towns and cities to secure spots for street performances. Since there were so many people, it only made sense to perform for them—and this was a common thought that occurred to most everyone. So, having suddenly stopped by, it was difficult for her to unveil her craft.

“If I just start singing on my own, they go on about location fees and other stuff and take my money. The capital is a terrible place.”

Monica cocked her head. “So elves are entertainers who sing and dance? Well, those performers are a dime a dozen in these larger cities, so isn’t it your fault? You should talk to some big wig to get your way.

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