The Crown Prince That Sells Medicine

The Crown Prince That Sells Medicine Chapter 151

Episode 151 Relativity Elven Time Theory (1)

“Recently. “So, didn’t you set fire to the forest where Apyrus’ nest was located about six months ago?”

“…yes?”

Rachiel asked again without realizing it. The elf woman’s eyes cooled down.

“That’s right. Leader of a group of arsonists. “Surgeon Lee Han.”

“….”

That’s right. I have no intention of turning away. But that’s not a recent thing. So it was.

“This is a bit unfair.”

“unfair?”

An elf woman twisting her eyebrows.

I grumbled sincerely towards her.

“It is true that the forest was set on fire. “But you use your clever way of speaking to turn me into a mean person.”

“As a vile person? I? “That way?”

“yes.”

“why?”

“Didn’t you ask this from the beginning when you held a knife to my throat? “Hasn’t there been a fire in the forest ‘recently’?”

“It did.”

“So I thought. arson? Have I done something like that recently? But there has to be something that comes to mind. At least ‘recently’.”

Rachiel calmly argued.

How on earth did this elf woman get through the tight security of the second prince’s palace and get here without being detected? It was clear that he was a master of incredible stealth skills.

But he wasn’t scared. The reason was simple. From the moment I first looked into the elf woman’s eyes, I was able to sense early on that an amicable conversation would be possible.

‘If he really wanted to do something to me, he would have stabbed or cut me.’

It’s a fact that comes to mind, but he is the crown prince of the empire. If someone wanted to harm me like that, they wouldn’t have even talked to me in the first place. He must have just achieved his goal and escaped.

‘Furthermore, in the novel Demon Sword Emperor, it is said that elves… never interfere in human politics.’

But there is no reason to come and harm yourself. In other words, it means that the elf woman wants something from herself.

It was thanks to that.

I felt confident that I could solve the problem through conversation with the elf woman. He boldly questioned the woman. The effect was quite salty.

“What now? Are you trying to play with words with me? You recently committed arson. “Half a year ago.”

“yes. “I didn’t know that an incident from half a year ago would be considered ‘recent’, right?”

“…Why isn’t that recent?”

“Why is it recent?”

“Just because it’s recent means it’s recent.”

“Then, after half a year, you’ve finally come to criticize me?”

“Have you been thinking for a moment about how to argue?”

“….”

“….”

Our eyes met in the air. Rachiel was able to realize. This elf’s concept of time seems to be quite different from that of humans.

“So, that’s right. “First of all, let’s get rid of the weapon pointed at the back of someone’s neck and then talk about it.”

“why?”

“Isn’t there something you want to say?”

“….”

“I don’t think pointing a knife at me is a good way to make a request. “I don’t know if it’s robbery.”

“I might commit robbery.”

“Let’s start by asking what you want.”

“I want compensation.”

“For setting fire to the forest?”

“of course.”

Did he reminisce about what happened at that time? The elf woman’s gaze, which seemed to have softened for a moment, became harsh again.

“It was a beautiful forest. Countless plants were growing and singing their own songs. But you, young human, burned it. “Innocent plants were brutally burned to death without asking anyone’s permission or understanding.”

“Yes, sorry. “I have nothing to say about that.”

Rachiel obediently admitted his sin(?). Actually, there was nothing to say about that. It was done to ward off the threat of the giant wasp Vesparus, but arson is arson anyway.

Moreover, he was reminded of the characteristics of the elf race of this world that he had read about in the novel Demon Sword Emperor.

‘…fanatic plant lovers.’

That was the most important characteristic of elves in this world. I loved plants. It wasn’t just about caring and loving. I was obsessed with it to the point that I hit Misery Ssadagu 30 times.

‘I said it was to the point where I wouldn’t eat the plant at all.’

The elves of this world did not eat vegetarian food at all. I didn’t even eat fruit. They ate only carnivore meat. It was to protect the plants. All clothing was made from leather and animal tendons, and bows and arrows were made by processing animal bones, tendons, and obsidian.

‘They even said that only women come out of the village and engage in activities such as hunting. because. ‘Because they are lighter than men, they damage the grass on the ground less when they walk around the forest.’

A truly extreme plant lover.

The ultimate fusion meat-eating machine.

That was the true nature of elves.

But just like that, an elf who is a fanatical fan of plants came to take responsibility for setting the forest on fire. This means it was filmed correctly. Therefore, responsibility itself should not be denied. Because it will only increase anger.

“So, I will give you sufficiently satisfactory compensation. “Just tell me.”

Rachiel spoke with the mindset of a cool deal. All you have to do is acknowledge what needs to be acknowledged and compensate sufficiently. I was confident that I would accept any kind of compensation. Because he is the crown prince. Because he has tremendous authority. Because I made a lot of money with Minotaur Hwangcheongsimwon.

However, the request of the elf woman who soon returned was astounding.

“Go to the forest yourself and restore it.”

“yes?”

“Didn’t you hear? “Go to the forest you set on fire and plant new trees and grass.”

“…Are you by any chance an Arbor Day ambassador?”

“What is Arbor Day?”

“No, no, that’s not important. Are you saying we should plant trees and grass? “Should I go there myself?”

“okay.”

“How many trees can I plant?”

“Just like before it burned.”

“Then can I just plant all of them?”

“no.”

The elf woman shook her head resolutely. And then he made an even more shocking statement.

“You have to take care of the trees and grass you planted until they grow back to the same size as before. “Isn’t that true restoration?”

“…for a moment.”

As I listen to it, I feel a bit dizzy. Rachiel asked without hesitation, suppressing the headache that was rising.

“So, to sum it up. “You mean to live the life of a forest keeper, planting grass and trees and diligently taking care of them until the forest is completely restored?”

“That’s it.”

“You are saying this because you know that it will take at least 10 or 20 years for a forest affected by a forest fire to completely recover, right?”

“of course.”

“….”

“20 years is not a very long time, right?”

“….”

Wow!

Rachiel shouted inwardly. As I was listening, I stopped praying. That’s 20 years. In that time, wouldn’t 30% of most people’s lives be lost?

‘No, I didn’t commit a heinous crime for which I would be sentenced to 20 years!’

Even the elf’s attitude of calling that enormous amount of time ‘not much’ made me want to hold back my head. He asked, barely able to muster the will to do the twerk of destruction.

“Whew, that’s right. Let me ask you honestly. “Are you kidding me?”

“joke? I? why?”

“Isn’t that what you say? “For your species that can live for a thousand years, 20 years may be a short period of time, but for me, 20 years is a time when a corner of my life flies by.”

Rakiel questioned with sincerity, feeling both unfairness and absurdity. To be honest, it was real. Especially to yourself? 20 years of life as a forest keeper would be no different from a death sentence.

‘of course. I have to heal someone to receive bonus life and continue living. But what if you live alone in a forest with no one around? ‘You’re just telling me to die.’

Of course, such a dog’s death is a request. Rakiel spoke as he re-armed himself with a passionate spirit of resistance.

“So, a 20-year forest management trip is too excessive and a harsh request.”

“Does that mean you will refuse to reflect on the atrocities committed?”

“Of course not.”

“if?”

“Can’t we compensate in some other way?”

“Take an example.”

“We will pay the full cost of forest restoration.”

“With money?”

“yes.”

“Do not be ridiculous. “A few shiny gold coins have no value to us elves.”

“It won’t be just a few coins.”

“what?”

“It would be a few boxes.”

“….”

“I can give you more if you want.”

“….”

I was shaken.

The elf woman’s eyes just shook slightly!

‘It works!’

I felt confident.

Even though we are noble elves in the forest, we have no choice but to be equal in front of gold coins. Because I know that money is worthless and it’s all a lie.

‘of course. ‘Is there anyone in the world who doesn’t need money?’

Just look at the elf woman in front of you. After leaving the elf village and coming here, you must have been sleeping on the street every day. Would you have filled your stomach just by catching mice and sparrows in the back alleys?

no. Absolutely not. Because that’s impossible. If you came this far by only sleeping and hunting, there is no explanation for your hair and neat clothes that resemble those of the treatment CF.

Rachiel’s tongue moved quickly as he caught a glimpse of the hope of persuasion.

“So how much is it?”

“….”

“We can also provide the labor needed to restore the forest.”

“….”

“Wouldn’t it be more comfortable for both of us?”

“….”

The elf woman’s eyes were filled with anguish. Before I knew it, the dagger that had been pointed at my neck had been lowered. Perhaps it was because I felt that what this side was saying was quite reasonable.

Rakiel sensed the atmosphere and drove in.

“Let’s think about it calmly. I am already reflecting enough. I admit my mistake in destroying the precious forest. That’s why we want to provide the most efficient and effective compensation. But what good is it if I just whine and take care of the forest for 20 years?”

“….”

“While we were restoring it, we spent a lot of money and hired full-time staff to manage it. Then, the forest will grow much earlier than 20 years ago, become healthy, everyone will be happy, chirping birds will fly in the clear air, oxygen will gush out, global warming will be prevented, everyone will shout for the green revolution, Greenpeace, and everyone will be satisfied. Do you want to?”

“…Global Warming? Greenpeace?”

“Oh, anyway. “Wouldn’t restoring the forest earlier be the way to make everyone happier?”

“….”

“How is it?”

It comes over. It’s almost over. Sensing the sign, Rachiel’s question became subtle.

The elf woman’s eyes wavered even more.

She thought.

‘…What is this human?’

I was embarrassed.

I honestly didn’t expect this kind of reaction. I thought that if I strictly judged the crime I had committed, I would agree to their request. Otherwise, refuse responsibility. I just thought it would be one of two things.

But it wasn’t. I’m going to compensate you with a huge amount of money. That would be a satisfactory path for everyone.

‘….’

It sounds like trash, but I can’t refute it. She said, trying to control her embarrassment.

“I know what you mean. But…”

“You’re saying you’re worried?”

“…Oh, right.”

“Then, how about you think about it for a moment?”

“Wait a moment to worry?”

“yes.”

Rachiel nodded.

“Isn’t it the process of deciding and coordinating important matters? It’s a bit strange to decide that so suddenly. Isn’t it? So, how about thinking about it for just a moment, weighing things up, and then talking about it again?”

“….”

It makes sense.

The elf woman caught up in Rachiel’s pace nodded as if she was fascinated without even realizing it.

“…good. “Then let’s think about it for a moment and then come back.”

“Well thought out.”

“okay. “I’ll be back in a moment, so just wait.”

“Yes yes yes. “Let’s go take a look.”

Rachiel greeted calmly.

The elf woman’s appearance disappeared in an instant.

Damn…!

Did it disappear in the wind? Or did it seep into the shadows and leave? I couldn’t figure it out. However, one thing is certain….

‘Operation success.’

Kang Tae-gong’s smile appeared at the corner of Rakiel’s mouth. He returned to the banquet hall without waiting even a second for the elf to leave. The ‘short time’ that the elf is talking about is at least half a day.

‘Then let me get ready now.’

An elf woman appears out of nowhere and demands burdensome compensation. It was a bit annoying at first, but when I thought about it again, it wasn’t that there was no way to deal with it.

‘So, let’s take a moment to measure each angle.’

How to turn this situation into something beneficial. I am confident that I can think of it. There is plenty of time to measure angles and think. One night is enough.

His cerebral cortex started working hard.