Reader’S Regeneration Life [EN]: Chapter 311

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One Month

“A member of the Black Tree tribe greets the Queen of the human world.”

Vanessa had seen fairies before.

Once during the interrogation of the one who attacked the royal palace, and twice with Helen, the head of Hynes Merchantry.

Each time, despite their questionable character, their radiant appearance was undeniable.

“…Welcome, envoy of the Fairy Clan.”

“You can call me Sirien.”

“…”

The fairy who attacked the royal palace was brazen, even after being caught red-handed.

The arrogance and self-love in her voice and expression were astounding.

Helen, however, had assimilated into human society, losing those traits.

‘In that sense, this fairy is…’

Despite living as a fairy in the forest until recently, she wasn’t as arrogant as her kin.

She was clearly trying to be polite and didn’t seem to consider herself special.

Almost like a representative from Nudia.

Thinking that the Fairy Clan, known for their inherent arrogance, could be so polite, Vanessa spoke.

“I received a report from Duke Zion Clauzen before coming to the royal palace.

I understand that those who antagonized Hispaña and tried to use Nudia are not associated with you.”

“As the Queen knows, fairies live scattered in many tribes.

We strive to agree on opinions and gather to discuss important matters, but that system has broken down.”

“Hmm.”

“Those who value the will and doctrine of light more than their own race increased, leading to conflicts.

The recent incident among the fairies intensified this division.

Eventually, those who value the will of light and those who oppose it separated.”

Vanessa asked Sirien what she meant by ‘separated.’

Sirien sighed before answering, as it wasn’t an easy admission for a fairy.

“We no longer consider them the same as us.

Since they chose to prioritize something other than their own race, they are no longer the proud fairies who protect the forest and their kin.”

“…”

“Furthermore, if they attempt anything hostile to Hispaña again, the fairies will cooperate with Hispaña.

This oath, made by the elders representing each tribe member’s will, is unbreakable, so you don’t have to worry.”

From Vanessa’s and Hispaña’s perspective, this was an unexpected gain.

They hadn’t pressured the fairies, yet they humbled themselves and offered cooperation.

They even swore an oath to the humans they had previously ignored.

Vanessa was taken aback.

The fairies, with their vast territory in the kingdom’s western forest, had an ambiguous relationship with humans.

They dismissed humans as low-class, then suddenly appeared, declaring they would punish slave traders and harming the kingdom’s people without warning.

Their sudden change of heart was perplexing.

If they were truly uninvolved, she expected them to arrogantly declare, ‘It has nothing to do with us; you’ll regret involving us.’

She never imagined they would convey their intentions so politely.

‘If our relationship with the human kingdom breaks down, it won’t work. Sirien, do you understand?’

This was a result of Zion’s actions.

Kim Yoo-hyun’s dispatch to destroy fairy villages and massacre fairies shifted their perspective.

The suspicion of the Celestial race evolved into a desire for a reliable ally rather than relying on an ambiguous entity.

Despite revering the Celestial race and calling themselves their servants, they had never received confirmation.

It was merely an unanswered echo for their social standing.

If those Celestial beings had ulterior motives, they couldn’t remain slaves of light forever.

‘The Celestial race has no feelings for our fairies, but humans are different.

Even if they look at us with displeasure, they also secretly admire us.

It’s good to follow those we want, but it’s not bad to stand next to those who want us.’

The attack on the fairies by an unidentified person changed their worldview.

This situation was welcomed by fairies with goodwill towards humans, like Sirien, but it was the worst outcome for radical factions who blindly followed the Celestial race.

‘Rather than worshiping those who call themselves light but remain hidden, humans who live in the world with us are much better.’

Sirien intended to solidify friendly relations with humans.

If their worries were unfounded, they could claim they built a friendly atmosphere with humans for continental peace, according to the Celestial race’s will.

On the other hand, if the Celestial race was different from what they believed, they could subtly replace ‘servants of the descendants of light’ with something else.

‘Humans are much better than those whose inner thoughts cannot be known.’

Her goodwill towards humans wasn’t entirely altruistic.

However, Sirien believed humans were the most trustworthy race on the continent.

“To be honest, this is a bit difficult.”

“Is that so?”

“You’ve never approached Hispaña like this before.”

“Because there hasn’t been such a significant incident until now.

I thought that remaining silent would allow us to be forgotten and live by the clan’s rules in the forest.

But I realized that silence might make us suspects.

If the human kingdom hadn’t taken the initiative, wouldn’t you have sent someone to inquire about our intentions?”

Vanessa nodded in agreement.

With evidence of suspicious fairy activity, she couldn’t ignore the fairies in the west.

She planned to inquire about their intentions and, if unsatisfied, apply physical pressure.

But with their proactive approach, that was unnecessary.

By accepting their hand, expressing gratitude, and making appropriate gestures, Hispaña’s national prestige would rise.

‘The fact that they, who have never officially sent a fairy to the human kingdom, mentioned peace and prosperity and hoped that this relationship would continue, will definitely be a great advantage to Hispaña.’

Even personal enemies could become allies for the country’s sake.

Forming a close relationship with fairies who discussed the suspiciousness of their own race and showed humility to the humans they had previously scorned was easy.

“I don’t think the fairies think very well of us humans. Is it really okay?”

“That’s for the elders to resolve.

They will try to prove their qualifications.

Fairies are no different from humans.

Thanks to those who want to show their position to others, people like me are more comfortable.”

Vanessa was surprised to see her smiling and making fun of her own race, something other fairies would never do.

Thanks to Sirien, who seemed more human than fairy, the Queen of Hispaña smiled and said,

“The elders of the Fairy Clan sent a very good envoy.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

“If all the fairies in the world were like you, I think humans would consider you closer than the descendants of light.”

“Ohoho. Hearing you say that makes me think I should try harder.”

Sirien gestured to leave.

Vanessa nodded, then exclaimed, ‘Ah,’ and spoke.

“Are you going straight back west?”

“It would be best to spread this good news, but it’s been a long time since I came to the human world.

I want to look around a bit before going.”

“That’s not bad.

The more we know each other, the fewer misunderstandings there will be.

Have you considered where to stay?”

Vanessa considered inviting her to the royal palace to reduce the growing antipathy towards fairies.

But her next words embarrassed Vanessa.

“Zion Clauzen invited me.

I think I’ll be staying there for a while.”

“…What?”

She wondered if she misheard.

Zion Clauzen invited a woman so beautiful that even she, a woman, wasn’t jealous?

Vanessa looked at Sirien, then thought of Zion.

Zion Clauzen was so handsome that she wondered if he was truly human.

Imagining them side by side, she thought they were a well-matched couple, but a fire flared up within her.

‘…No, right?’

…Yes, that’s not it.

He must have a secret conversation to share, so he’s inviting her separately.

Without telling her.

‘Let’s understand.

I have to understand.

Isn’t he my most trusted subject?’

She told herself not to have ridiculous thoughts, but the next scene replayed in her mind.

Sirien sitting face to face in a quiet room, drinking tea with a subtle smile, enjoying the conversation with Zion Clauzen.

Then the atmosphere changes, they kiss, and he gently hugs her and leads her to the bed…

‘What are you thinking!’

Vanessa shook her head and tapped her cheeks to regain her senses.

Sirien was embarrassed, worried that something might have happened because the Queen was acting strangely.

“Your Majesty?

Is there any problem…?”

“Hmm?

Ah, ah!

It’s nothing.

It’s nothing.”

Vanessa waved her hand to dismiss it.

Then she added that it was a pleasant conversation and hoped her journey back would be comfortable.

“…Then I will step down.

Your Majesty.”

“You can come again if you have a chance later.

You are always welcome.

Sirien of the Black Tree tribe.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

With those words, Sirien ended her short but long meeting with the Queen.

She was worried about potential hostility due to the twisted members of her race, but it didn’t seem too bad yet.

‘…No.

The work had already progressed to that point.

However, a man stopped all of that, so Hispaña and the Queen have peace of mind.’

The royal palace attack, the Clauzen Territory incident, and the subsequent war between Hispaña and Nudia.

Zion Clauzen and Kim Yoo-hyun were active in all of those events.

Perhaps they would become important keys to the future, so Sirien gladly accepted Zion Clauzen’s invitation.

‘I want to talk to them once.

One is a nobleman that humans praise so much.

The other is a person whose beginning is unknown, but is as great as Zion Clauzen.’

Helen Hynes only lost her cold demeanor when talking about Zion Clauzen.

Sirien knew her past.

A fairy woman chased out by her own race, forced to live a difficult life despite being a fairy.

She ultimately rejected her fairy identity due to her hatred for her own race.

Helen Hynes was always calm, but she was particularly vulnerable when it came to Zion.

‘If you can win the heart of a woman who has received so many wounds and is so suspicious, you are no ordinary person.

I’m curious about what kind of man he is.’

The moment she met Zion, Sirien instinctively knew.

That Queen Vanessa held the decision-making power, but Zion Clauzen would have the greatest influence and become the center of the human world.

For the fairies to be free to act in the world, a helper was essential.

Sirien thought it would benefit her race to be close to Zion Clauzen and his associates, and headed to the Clauzen family’s villa as Helen had instructed.

On the way, she decided it was best not to reveal her fairy identity, so she covered her ears and face and approached the villa, suddenly becoming curious.

She wondered about the security of the place where Zion Clauzen, the hero of Hispaña, resided, and whether he would notice the movements of the fairies, who were said to be more secretive than the Myoeun tribe [a fictional, secretive tribe].

‘Let’s try it once…’

Suppressing her presence, Sirien lightly crossed the fence.

She wondered if the humans would notice, but it seemed impossible.

When there was no reaction, she muttered, ‘Did I have too high expectations?’ and was about to turn around when…

“What are you?”

Along with an eerie voice, a chilling energy ran up her spine and struck her head.

Almost instinctively, Sirien flew backwards and pulled out the dagger she was carrying, tense.

A man covered in blood, holding a woman who was also covered in blood, stood there, glaring at her with fierce eyes.

―――――――Afterword―――――――

Do you want to die too?