The Elf Saint is a NEET, so I Forced Her to Work in Another World

Mechanized Warfare (Part 2)

***The city of Berondin***

Once again, the Lord Ingwer of Dorian found himself in the middle of the council of the city elders, though this time, he was with the former spy, Cerdan. The topic of their meeting was the issue of growing number of refugees in the settlement, and the proposal of the Dorian lord to train and raise an army of elves to attack the Saint's Tree.

"While I do find the suggestion plausible," the Lord Fenorian raised his objection, "our next problem is the equipment for these warriors you'll recruit. Obviously, we can't send elves to war without proper armor, and weapons."

"Your concerns are true, milord," the Lord Ingwer answered. "But, we have to make do with whatever we have. As such, we can fashion weapons from wood and stone, like spears, and bows from the nearby forest."

"You'll be fighting an enemy armed with steel swords, and bows from the finest wood," the Lady Elsa pointed out. "Yet, you're sending your people to their deaths without a chance to fight?"

The former spy raised his hand to speak, which was granted to him.

"Great lords and ladies of the city council," Cerdan began. "While I agree with your observations that the 'army' the Lord Ingwer is proposing to raise would be no more than an angry mob, we're counting on the hope that Her Holiness, the Lady Hinwe Tal-Inwir will return along with the legendary human hero, the Lord Kuro of Arles. Because of this, I'm backing the Lord Ingwer's suggestion to train the refugees in the art of warfare, so when that moment comes, we can all say that we helped a human gain our land...instead of just him grabbing all the credit."

The elders were discussing amongst themselves what the former spy revealed at their council. The Lord Ingwer couldn't hide his surprise at Cerdan's words; but when he turned to him for explanations, the elf only winked at the Dorian Lord.

Finally, the Lord Fenorian came out with their verdict...

"Well, this council thinks that raising an army from the refugees wouldn't hurt the city of Berondin itself, though for its needs, the Lord Ingwer shall find the means and resources. Moreover, it can also help in securing the lands of the forest elves, should the need for it arises. So, we'll give our permission for this plan."

The Lord Ingwer and Cerdan were happy with the decision, as it was one step closer to the ideas of the Lord Kuro of Arles in helping them topple the usurper at the Saint's Tree.

The Lady Elsa, however, remained a skeptic. "Mister Cerdan," she asked, "you seemed so confident in this human called 'Kuro of Arles'. Can you tell us why?"

"Of course, milady," the former spy bowed first, before continuing. "you see, the Lord Kuro of Arles is no ordinary human. He is like the hero of old, the Lady Cassandra David, whom we know, is a person from another world."

The council was quiet. Every elder leaned forward to hear the story of Cerdan...

"However, if the Lady Cassandra David is the hero of the old ages, then the Lord Kuro of Arles is the living legend! He is the hero for the humans, the beastmen and the demons; the saints trust him, and the kings and queens of the land revere his wisdom."

"But there's that 'Kuro of Arles' in the Saint's Tree—"

"That's an impostor, as the Lord Ingwer told you before," the former spy declared. "I say it with confidence, for I saw with my eyes how great is this human noble...perhaps even greater than the Lady Cassandra David herself!"

"A brave claim, my dear friend," the Lady Elsa countered. "Let's say that one in the tree palace killing your brethren is a fake, but to say that he's greater than the revered hero of old is brave—if not reckless."