The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 157. A Request From A Forest

                                                                        John Ericsson's Point Of View

" Well, that is certainly interesting."

" I know! The flavor is amazing!"

Warrick had finished reading the letter that Zack had brought into the room. While Warrick read the quite long letter, I served Zack some ice cream while we waited. Warrick finished reading as Zack was busy enjoying his ice cream. Warrick put the letter down and began to think for a moment. Zack finished his bowl as well and began to wait for Warrick's decision.  After a few minutes passed, Warrick seemed to put his thoughts together and began to fill us all in on the contents of the letter.

" This official request is for information regarding the skirmish John had with the Elves."

" You let them know that the Elves used magic to appear like they were Dark Elves?"

" Yes, I assume that's why they wrote back so quickly. For the past 50 years there hasn't been much contact aside from an occasional transaction of things like salt for animal hides. I didn't think they would answer so fast. But the most interesting thing isn't that."

" Well, what is it then?"

To my words, Warrick pointed at me.

" They want Marquess Drake to personally visit them and explain what he saw and experienced while fighting the Elves."

I was surprised to hear what the Dark Elves asked of me.

" Why would they need me? I explained everything that happened from start to finish to you. Where are the Dark Elves even located? Can I even make it there in a timely manner?"

To my questions, Warrick thought before answering.

" I told them everything you told me and vouched for you in the name of being a King as well as the Dark Gods. As for where they are, they're around a 6-week trip south of Paradise. They live in the place called the Shadow Forest. However, if you were to ask an Elf or Dark Elf, they'd call the Shadow Forest, Darkheim."

" Why would they call the Shadow Forest that?"

" Mostly it's a cultural thing, Dark Elves and Elves refer to any gathering of each other either Darkheim for the Dark Elves, or Alfheim for Elves. The only reason we refer to the country that the Elves inhabit Alfheim is because there was a vote around 1000 years ago. I'm sure the Dark Elves would love to also have a vote, but their homeland was destroyed in their battle with the elves around 3000 years ago. The Demon King at the time, who's name escapes me, allowed the Dark Elves to inhabit the Shadow Forest as they follow the Dark Gods as we Demons do."

" 18th Demon King, Ranos SinBlade also known as The Gladiator."

" Thank you, Zack."

To Warrick's explanation Zack answered one of the questions I had. However, I had more questions to ask after I thanked him.

" Why not just visit me then?"

" Well, this is a request from their King, so to have a King visit a Marquess would make it seem like Diablos is ' Better" Than the Dark Elves of the Shadow Forest. I'd imagine that's why they want you to visit them. Also, for the sake of our relations with the Dark Elves. I'd prefer if you went."

" Understood."

Everyone in the room was surprised at how fast I agreed after my initial reaction to the request.

" What? If my King asks something of me, I should do it right?"

" I would've settled on " Father-In-Law" to be honest."