"Indeed." The Forest Lord lifted his chin: "A Half-Elf told us of your strength and great achievements, so we decided to evaluate whether you are worthy of becoming a friend of the Wood Elves. After that perfect countercharge on that rainy night, we believe Lord Laine is deserving of being a cooperative partner with the Wood Elves, so we have appeared."
Are all Elves this arrogant? Black lines appeared across Laine's mind.
Half-Elf... it's Estelle!
Reason told the Holy Grail Knight that now was not the time for impulsiveness. The timing was tight, and no one wanted to start a war with the Wood Elves at this critical point. So Laine tentatively said, "Then, are you here to help us?"
"Indeed." To his surprise, Delina openly admitted: "We believe there's no better time to offer aid than now. Our forces are too few, and you lack direction. This is exactly a time when humans and elves need each other."
Laine was silent.
