How To Live As A Writer In A Fantasy World[part1]

Chapter 106: Insurance (2)

Although it was a bedroom lit only by a single moonbeam, Gartz quickly scanned the appearance of the Dark Elf who appeared without any warning.

As demons had the ability to see in the darkness from birth, such darkness was not a problem for him.

Unlike the young Rain, she had a mature figure, accentuated by her clothes, and her white hair and golden eyes contrasting with her dark skin caught his attention.

Finally, her ears, which seemed to be cut halfway, had earrings hanging from them.

According to rumors, dark elves had a custom of wearing more earrings when they reached a certain age. While Rain had nothing in her ears, the woman in front of him had exactly three earrings.

At least it meant that the probability of her being a trained warrior was high, unlike Rain. She wasn't an easy opponent, having approached unnoticed with both magic and senses.

"...It's better to let go of that hand."

As the tense standoff continued for a while, the woman stepped closer with her dagger and spoke coolly in a husky but low tone, indirectly revealing her maturity as an adult. Her glittering golden eyes were filled with deep malice. If Isaac's eyes shone brightly, then Siris' eyes glowed threateningly like a beast.

However, Gartz remained unwavering, even as the dagger came closer to his neck. Instead, he smirked and spoke in a tone of disbelief.

"You dark elves all have some strange hobbies. One steals things and the other just watches quietly."

"... ..."

"This voice... Siris? Siris Noona?"

Rain, who was still being choked by Gartz, wriggled and asked urgently. It seemed that the new dark elf who had appeared was named Siris. Judging by Rain's recognition, she must have known her. Gartz predicted their relationship but it wasn't important right now.

What was important was how to deal with Rain and prepare for any contingencies. First and foremost, he planned to avoid combat as much as possible now that Sirius had appeared.

'The relic cannot be damaged at all.'

Once he was certain that the manuscript was one of Xenon's Biographies, he knew that even the slightest damage would be unacceptable. It was a national treasure for the demons, designated for protection over generations.

To achieve that, he needed to understand Siris' motives and decide how to handle Rain. Therefore, Gartz tightened his grip on Rain's neck even further.

"Ouch...!"

"If you don't let go of that hand right now, there won't be a good outcome."

It is estimated that Siris, a dark elf, is closely related to Rain. As soon as Gartz pressured her more, Siris's will started to slowly diminish. Despite her terrifyingly powerful aura, Gartz remained calm and composed. Even if it appears that he is at a disadvantage, he still firmly holds the upper hand.

Above all, if Rain's slender neck were to be crushed, it would snap easily without any resistance. Cecily has already heard the details of the situation, so he can trust her with the aftermath.

Although there will be a great war between dark elves and demons, he is a Reaper who protects Helium. He is willing to sacrifice his life for the cause.

"You don't know who's holding the knife right now. If you remove the sword that's against my neck, I'll let you go."

"... ..."

"And don't you understand the situation? This is entirely the fault of this bastard, and I had to subdue her to prevent it. Can't you see it as self-defense?"