I Became a 6★ Gacha Character-Chapter 527: Kanpf’s Great Leap Forward 2

Elves!

Among fantasy enthusiasts, there probably isn't anyone who dislikes elves. Even if they're not particularly fond of them, there's no reason to dislike such a mysterious race. They're so appealing that their lore has expanded in countless directions, from mysterious forest-dwelling elves to the contemptible high elves—they've been used in creative works in every way imaginable.

By now, elves have been portrayed so diversely that it's hard to recall their original concept, easily found in both mainstream and niche media.

"Forest fairies, huh? Does that mean the 61st floor is another forest layer?"

"It might repeat after the 50th floor. Plains, forest, then caves, swamps, and highlands, right?"

According to the Adventurers' Guild report, the forest fairies from the Tower weren't bizarre twig monsters with Yankee sensibilities, but beauties with pale skin and long ears familiar to Koreans. Well, given that Heroes Chronicle was fundamentally a waifu collection game, this made sense.

While twisting dwarves into stone dwarves might be accepted with amusement, turning elves into ugly creatures would immediately strip them of their identity in a waifu gacha game, wouldn't it? The neighboring country of Japan had already evolved elves into "eroves," and character design was the alpha and omega of such games—that couldn't be compromised.

The only minor issue was the report stating these beautiful forest fairies were hostile toward humans... which sounded rather ominous.

"I wonder why they're hostile?"

"It says they drive people away from certain areas, like they're protecting territory. They don't outright try to kill humans, but they refuse dialogue... probably because of the Demon Lord?"

"Perhaps they encountered evil humans before entering the Tower."

"This looks exactly like another rescue quest scenario, similar to the stone dwarves, doesn't it?"

-Oh! will elf noonas also be added to Teacher Roland's harem party?

-Please hire an elf noona with curves like the super-attractive Manaashi

-It's basically a chicken coop lol

-Based on every report describing them as pretty and beautiful, at least they're not those weird western freckled orc-elves

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-So basically fight elves at the 61st floor, defeat the Four Heavenly Kings at the 70th floor, then make peace with the elves

Just like the red harpies where all who could speak were named monsters, the forest fairies were probably all 4★ or higher scouts and archers.

Since the gate had been guarded by the Four Heavenly Kings, the vanguard consisted entirely of high-rank mercenaries and adventurers, yet they couldn't counter the elves' stealth, ambushes, and encirclements—which confirmed they were named-level monsters.

...A plodding tank surrounded by dozens of named-level ranged attackers in complex forest terrain. Just imagining it made my spine tingle, my blood pressure rise, and my neck stiffen. Setting aside my expectations for the elven race, I hoped we wouldn't end up fighting them.

"There might be some misunderstanding because of the Demon Lord. We should try talking to them."

"Well, they don't pursue if you avoid their territory. It might be worth looking for clues."

"That's true. There could be something like the Harpy Kingdom's altar."

"By the way, news about the forest fairies has increased the number of people trying to enter the Tower..."

My companions' eyes sparkled with interest at the appearance of a new non-human race following the harpies and stone dwarves. The stone dwarves had already made a name for themselves in human society with their gem crafting and luxury goods, while the harpies were generating bizarre rumors about being beautiful creatures that laid mana stones—naturally, people were intrigued.

Quite something to witness the mix of harpies who demanded a night with me for "the power of a strong one" and mercenaries whose passive skill was lewd banter.

Of course, mercenaries who loved money and women couldn't help being interested in naked flying beauties who laid mana stones. We'd already encountered plenty who'd been seduced, abducted, and enslaved during our conquest.

"We're heading straight back to the Kingdom from the Magic Tower, right?"

"Since we don't have anywhere else to visit, we might as well go directly to the Adventurers' City."

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Honestly, I'd expected to stay in the Empire longer.

I was too curious about how Katie's armor would change once we completed her quest. A magical armor inhabited by an ancestral ghost, revealing its true form once the lingering attachment was released! Even after eleven years in this fantasy world, that would've been a rare sight to behold.

With Han Se-ah's strange timing of using her power and our party's absurdly overpowered combat abilities that viewers constantly cursed at, couldn't we have breezed through the armor quest too?

But even "magical armor inhabited by an ancestral ghost" couldn't spark more curiosity than "curvy beautiful elves who reject humans." Before viewers could even voice their opinions, even Han Se-ah, despite being a woman, had declared we should leave the Empire for the Kingdom as if enchanted.

"Is this the gate that takes us directly to the 60th floor? I wonder where it leads."

"I heard it goes to the front of that Four Heavenly Kings' fortress. Since it's so sturdy and large, they're probably planning to repurpose it."

From our lodging in the Archipelago, we took a circulating carriage to the Magic Tower, then waited briefly at the Imperial Magic Tower before teleporting to the Kingdom's Magic Tower. Like someone frugally using airline miles, we traveled using the hero's teleport privileges and instantly arrived at the Adventurers' City.

Amidst the familiar sights, an unfamiliar structure in the plaza caught my eye. It stood out even more because of all the people gathered there hoping to glimpse the beauty of the forest fairies.

Naturally, the gates were managed by Magic Tower wizards, but this time, exceptionally, Temple knights were also present. Even the most brazen adventurers might pester gate-managing wizards, but not to the point of confronting Temple knights.

"Come on, isn't there any way?"

"No! We clearly announced it's for high-rank adventurers and above only!"

"Those without high-rank adventurer badges cannot enter! This isn't just the Magic Tower's decision, but also the will of the Kingdom and the Temple, so comply!"

Still, human desire being what it is, adventurers loitered around the gate. The wizards checking badges one by one were accustomed to such work from collecting passage fees, but the Temple knights seemed stressed by the persistent adventurers who wouldn't budge despite repeated warnings.

But well, just because they're told not to enter doesn't mean they can be arrested and sent to a basement for gathering and muttering around the gate, right?

Pushing through the crowd toward the front, the Temple knights suddenly adjusted their postures and fiddled with their helmets as they recognized us. Adventurers who had been complaining about being pushed now gradually read the atmosphere and silently made way.

"Ah, Sir Roland. I heard you'd left for the Empire, but you've returned quickly."

"Isn't an adventurer's duty to climb the Tower?"

"Haha! If everyone in the world were like the hero's party, how wonderful that would be. The Goddess will surely bless your adventures, certainly."

"Yes, Hero Hanna and party members. Confirmed. Oh, no need to take out your badges."

The Temple knights assumed formal postures and showed respect before we even got close, apparently recognizing our faces. Thanks to their courteous manner, the wizard buried in paperwork opened the way without even looking up.

It might seem somewhat rude, but that's just how wizards are. In their own way, they were trying to be efficient while accommodating the hero's party.

Amid the Temple knights' excessive politeness and the wizard's indifference, we passed through the gate to find the fortress's main gate wide open. The stone dwarves must have been interested in otherworldly metals as rumored, as they seemed to have started analyzing and utilizing the fortress rather than forcibly dismantling it.

Stepping aside from the gate and looking around, we saw tents pitched all around the front of the fortress, just like last time. The interior of the fortress was managed by wizards and their hired stone dwarves, while the exterior was under the Temple and Kingdom's supervision.

"Do we go this way?"

"I think they said a bit northeast from the fortress."

Han Se-ah also seemed curious about the fortress that had transformed from a boss area into a town, but the viewers' love for elves was apparently irresistible. Though she glanced at the bustling fortress where people were coming and going, her body honestly headed straight for the 61st floor.

Once again, access was restricted to high-rank adventurers and above, and unlike the plains, there were no supply carriages due to the forest's constraints on the 61st floor. Following the path where there was no sign of human presence, we could see Temple knights standing guard in front of the 61st floor gate as well.

They raised their swords and shields in salute as we approached.

"Ah, Sir Roland!"

'...Are Temple knights connected by some kind of muscle network?'

Somehow we had the exact same conversation as with the knights outside, and as we passed through the gate, a dense forest greeted us.

"This seems thicker than the forest on the 11th floor, doesn't it?"

"It's a forest, but not exactly the same kind of forest."

"Well, it's a forest where forest fairies appear, so naturally it would be deeper and denser."

Was the yearning for elves just as strong among K-medieval people? Had all the high-rank adventurers with entry permits gathered here? The gate from the 60th to the 61st floor had been desolate, practically an empty plain, but the area in front of the 61st floor gate showed dozens of footprints.

Anyway, following Grace's lead in the direction with fewer footprints, donations and chat messages full of anticipation flooded Han Se-ah's broadcast.

[User Roland Fan Hub Praying donated 50,000 won!]

Will give fifty grand if you set up Roland with an elf and film it

...These bastards, do they think Han Se-ah is some kind of porn director?

Enjoy the chappy!