I hate gambling because my luck is always bad. Back on Earth, I was unemployed, and my mom used to give me a monthly allowance, which I gambled away. I figured since I was unemployed, if I could win the lottery, I would never have to work again for the rest of my life. Genius, right? But sadly, I never won. I even used mathematical formulas to try and predict the results. You know what? Let's change the subject. However, I do hope to win this bet, even though part of me wants to lose on purpose.

We entered the knights' training grounds, a large building filled with weapons neatly placed against the walls—swords, spears, bows, and shields. There were many soldiers, some swinging their swords, others sparring—training was in session. When the soldiers noticed our presence, everyone stopped what they were doing and turned toward us. I felt like some rare species or something. Guys, please stop staring; this is embarrassing!

A tall, golden-haired man approached. Wow, is this guy a giant or something? This one is definitely using steroids, right?

"Your Excellency!" he shouted, kneeling down. Immediately after he knelt, all the knights followed in unison. Wow, so cool. Should I also kneel?

"Oh, Zack, you don't have to be formal with me. Please, rise."

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

As he stood up, all the knights rose after him.

"Where are my manners? This is Zack, commander of the knights of the Whiteheart family. And Zack, this is Elfan, who might be your comrade soon."

Comrade?

"Nice to meet you, Commander Zack."

"Oh no, the pleasure is mine."

"Zack, command all these people to immediately leave this building, and only you stay."

Zack left to tell his comrades to leave the building. Wait, I forgot to check her status. What if she is stronger than me? I stole a glance and she smiled. Ah, my heart just melted. Hey, focus. Identify.

**Status Check!!!**

- Name: Elmacia Whiteheart

- Race: Elf

- Level: 1300

- Mana: 56665

- Skills: Charm Lv. 8, Elemental Magic Lv. 10, Holy Magic Lv. 8

- Titles: Guardian of the Elves, Seductress, Holy Priest

Holy magic? She’s a magician, so how are we going to fight? Should I also use magic? Using [Catastrophic Hellfire] might end up hurting her. Whatever, let's focus on the fight.

"I have done as you instructed, Your Excellency."

"Good, please follow me."

We approached a stage. A huge one, like those you would see in tournament arcs in mangas or anime.

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"Zack, you shall be the referee of this match."

"Match? Referee?"

At last, someone who understands me. Why are we going to fight again? I am pro-diplomacy; I hate fighting. Please stop this woman for me, my dude.

"Do I need to repeat myself?"

"My apologies, Your Excellency."

Zack shouted, "Both sides ready!?"

"Wait, wait—"

"Are you scared, boy?"

Obviously.

"How will the winner be decided?"

"Oh that? When the other party cannot fight anymore or if the other party surrenders."

"Okay."

"Good boy."

"Both sides ready! FIGHT!"

She cast [Massive Fireball]. So this is elemental magic, huh? Why is this fireball so big? I ran toward the fireball and used [Quick Draw], slicing it into two equal parts.

"You can cut magic?"

Quick Draw is exactly as it sounds. I draw my sword from the scabbard, cut, and put it back after. I still kept running toward her. She cast [Dragonova]. A big dragon made of fire appeared and flew toward me with lightning speed. I used [Quick Step] and disappeared, then reappeared behind it. It seems she keeps moving back while casting, and I keep approaching. As I ran toward her, she cast [Water Bullet]. Water the size of a basketball approached me at lightning speed, faster than Dragonova. I will just do a quick step again and... Wait, at the corner of my eye, I saw the fire dragon approaching me from behind. So she can double cast and control it? I see, you deserve the title of Guardian of the Elves. However, I am done playing—time to finish this. I did a [Quick Step], but this time moving backward, not forward. She was taken aback. Before [Dragonova] clashed with [Water Bullet], I cast [Catastrophic Hellfire]. Huge purple flames consumed both [Dragonova] and [Water Bullet], passed her, and hit the wall behind her. She looked horrified. The fire blasted the wall and continued to burn, raising the temperature.

"What the hell is that?"

I cast [Catastrophic Hellfire— "Please stop, I surrender!!!!"

"Yesss!!!" I shouted, going with the momentum.

"I see you are happy about your victory. However, what the hell is that?" she said, pointing at the burning wall.

"Oh, sorry about that." I approached the burning wall and touched the purple flames, extinguishing them. While practicing in the dungeon, I learned that purple flames cannot be extinguished by the enemy. The target is consumed by the flames until ashes remain. The only way to stop the flames is to touch them.

"Who the hell are you?" she shouted.

"Elfan."

I guess Zack is not announcing the results because he is either shocked or scared of his master.

"That is not what I am asking. You know what, forget it."

"Thank you?"

"That is not a compliment," she said, turning toward Zack with a scary look.

"Cough, cough—the winner is Elfan!"

Come on, man, shout like you did at the beginning of the match.

"That last move of yours, you missed on purpose, didn't you?"

Obviously, if you had died, not only would I be in trouble, but so would my family. I kept silent.

"Please answer this. If you are this strong, why did you come here? You can do whatever you like, and I don't think anyone in this country has the strength to stop you."

"I know I am a little bit strong; however, I don't want to fight against my own race. Instead, my greatest wish is to unite all elves despite their skin or hair color."

She smiled. "You have my respect, boy. No, I should address you as Mr. Elfan."

Mr.? Me? Does this woman want to get me killed? If other nobles hear this, they will hate me.

"Can you please keep my strength a secret?"

"Why?"

"I don't like standing out."

"I see. Anyway, my name is Elmacia Whiteheart, and you can call me Elmacia from now on."

"I would never call the Supreme Elder by her first name."

"Elmacia for you!"

"I would neve—"

"Elmacia!!!"

"Fine, Elmacia."

"Good. I, Elmacia Whiteheart, swear by my name that no harm shall befall your father, and for the other matter, let's just say I will see what I can do." turning to Zack, "Please call Jonathan to show Mr. Elfan out. As for me, I have important matters to attend to."