The Hero Party’s Moms Are Obsessed With Me

A giant tree.

The roots embedded in the ground were long like a castle wall.

The towering trunk was thick like a castle.

And the branches were so long that you had to tilt your head up to the sky just to barely see the tree branches and leaves.

A tree touching the clouds.

The World Tree Tresias.

The entity that even the Demon King hesitates to approach as it is the deity of the elves and embodies their sacredness.

In front of such an entity, a woman kneels and bows her head.

Long emerald hair reaching down to her waist.

Traditional attire covering her large breasts and the slit below, as if to embody nature with her body and a few tree leaves.

Eljeta Tresias, the leader of the elven tribe and the guardian of the World Tree, offers sacrifices and prayers to the World Tree once again today.

“[May everlasting blessings be bestowed upon us, the elves…]”

As if hearing her prayer, as the offering disappears, a faintly sparkling leaf is laid in its place.

“Thank you, Tresias-sama.”

As the woman expresses her gratitude and holds the leaf in both hands.

Crunch…

The tip of the leaf withers and turns into dust, disappearing into the air.

Eljeta returns to the village after completing the ritual to the World Tree.

Many elves eagerly welcomed her return.

Not with cheers like “Welcome back!” but with concern-filled expressions.

“Have you returned! Chief Eljeta!”

“I-Is the, the World Tree… are you alright?”

With expressions full of worry and anxiety.

Feeling their emotions, Chief Eljeta sighs shallowly and shows them the withered leaf of the World Tree.

“Ah…”

“Why…”

The village filled with sighs and lamentations.

When tension and silence flowed, Eljeta spoke up.

“The prohibition on outsiders’ access is extended.”

“Ha, Haona Chief!”

“It’s been a month since communication was cut off! If the prohibition continues!”

In the past, the elves lived proudly alone in the deep forest untouched by human feet. But through human expansion, elves and humans came into contact. Initially, they fought and even went to war, but with the emergence of a common enemy, the Demon Lord, they joined forces and began to interact.

Thanks to this, elves who used to only eat plants started eating meat. Elves who used to cover themselves with leaves started wearing fancy clothes. As they distanced themselves from nature, the elves’ powers gradually diminished, but once they began to enjoy the conveniences of the human world, it was hard to give them up.

However, even in such a worldly environment, the elves, who had been worn down by it, still held an unwavering loyalty to their world tree.

“Is your pleasure more important, or His health more important?”

“…”

“…”

“I accept the Chief’s command.”

There is an infinite loyalty towards the World Tree.

“Inform the external guards and have the spirit mages, including me, search His vicinity again. If any strange presence is found, contact me immediately.”

“Yes, Chief.”

“I accept the command…”

***

Our family, leaving Sabhadan behind.

When we first left the capital city of the kingdom, Travyan, we had nothing, not even a carriage, and we were in a hurry to hide our identity. But now, it’s a different story.

After a considerable period of working as mercenaries and saving money.

“The carriage is quite nice, isn’t it? Thank you, my dear.”

“Thank you, sir.”

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Although it was second-hand, we acquired a carriage. The two who had experienced travel on foot and sleeping rough laughed heartily at the convenience of the carriage.

“Barely got a carriage? What kind of journey have you been on, after all?”

Our noble lord, unable to comprehend, tilted his head in confusion before closing his eyes, claiming he was tired.

The comfortable journey that started thanks to the carriage did not last long.

“This is why the road is important…”

Near Sabhadan, although it could not be called a city and there were numerous people stepping on and moving around, the ground was solid. But as soon as we left that vicinity.

Thump. Clank clack.

Creak~

“Oh, my buttocks hurt a little…”

“You’ll have to get used to it, madam. Is the young master alright?”

“…”

Maybe it would be better to just walk? That thought of feeling the fantastic sensation of riding spontaneously came to mind…

Awkwardly smiling, I was about to nod my head when the carriage seemed to hit a rock and jolted up and down.

Crash! Thud!

“Ah!”

“Eek!”

“…”

The cheap carriage’s rear axle had snapped.

“We’re in trouble.”

“We’re in a tough spot.”

“Well, this is a pickle.”

“Young master, did you perhaps not learn how to repair a carriage at the blacksmith?”

“I couldn’t even learn how to properly hammer…?”

When Ellie, who sees me as a jack-of-all-trades, asked her question, I half-heartedly shook my head and she scratched her cheek as if she were embarrassed.

“Hmm. If it’s just a missing wheel, I can try to fix it with strength. But if it’s broken…”

“Should we wait until someone passes by?”

“The chances of someone passing by with carpentry knowledge are low, so blindly waiting seems to be a problem.”

“This is a big problem.”

“…”

While the three of us were pondering over the tilted carriage, Rageta, who had been sleeping soundly in the tilted carriage, wriggled out.

“What’s this… Have we already arrived?”

“Did you really sleep through all this? What on earth did you do yesterday?”

“Secret.”

“Ugh, fine. Come out and fix the carriage yourself if magic can do anything.”

Rageta crawled out with a clatter and inspected the halted carriage by my side.

“You seem to be relying too much on the Great Tower Lord.”

It’s quite a cheeky statement, but not entirely wrong.

Rageta is the Tower Lord admired by the world.

I have no idea why she sticks by my side, but the moment her identity is revealed, everyone will bow their heads.

But…

“If you don’t like it, then stay here forever.”

“Diam, Elie is being mean to me~”

In our party, she ranks fourth.

Out of four people.

“Make her pay for the meal!”

“Diam, do you give love to Diam? Right, Diam~”

She lightly brushed her lips against my cheek, as if easily brushing off Elie’s taunting.

This situation seems endless, so I awkwardly smiled and pointed to the broken carriage wheel. Only then did Rageta shake her hand slightly.

As she shook her hand, the carriage wheel rejoined as if time had turned back.

Furthermore…

“I’ve added shock absorption, durability enhancement, and reflection to the carriage. And for the horse, I’ve added stamina regeneration. So, Diam~ you can leave the driving to Elie and go play with Mom?”

The carriage was covered in magical charms.

After finishing her work, Rageta took my hand and led me into the carriage.

“Oh! Lady Rageta! It’s dangerous! I want to play with the little one too!”

Olivia followed along, exclaiming in surprise.

Left alone like that, Elie held back her tears.

“I also… want to play with the squire… Rageta. Is there perhaps a self-driving spell?”

“There is.”

“Then, cast that for me too!”

“No, I won’t. The chance to play with Diam will disappear.”

“Ragetaaaa!!!”

She climbed onto the footboard.

Magic is truly deceitful.

“I think we’ll be able to see the walls of Alphrame around lunchtime tomorrow.”

“Already? I thought it would take longer.”

“Yes. Originally, it was expected to take about a week.”

“It’s all thanks to my magic. You’re welcome. Especially Elly.”

“… It’s unfortunate, but I can’t refute the truth.”

“As expected, Lagerta! You’re amazing~”

They arrived in only three days.

Their last night outdoors before entering the village.

“I smell something strange.”

“There must be an elf village nearby.”

“I wish Elzeta was here~ Has Elly ever met an elf?”

“Among the knights, there is a friend who is an elf.”

“Really? I thought only humans could become knights in the kingdom.”

“In principle, that’s true, but it seems that being a half-elf is allowed.”

“Hmm? Half-elves have one human parent, right?”

“That’s correct. I heard that her mother’s side is elf.”

“A romance that transcends races~ I love it~”

While the two were talking about love, heating up the atmosphere,

“The person who is a half-elf would probably be in mortal danger.”

Lagerta coolly poured cold water over the conversation.

When the atmosphere turned chilly, I awkwardly laughed and threw firewood into the bonfire. Just then, Elly drew her sword and stood up.

“Who is it?”

The rustling sound came closer from the direction where she aimed her sword.

The pile of grass briefly shook, and then a couple appeared, showing their palms.

“We were passing by as mercenaries.”

“It’s late at night and, of all things, our ignition magical tool ran out of magic~ Can we borrow some embers?”

The gazes of the three were directed towards me at their words.

“Well, I’m not the leader…”

When the three adults simultaneously looked at me, the two mercenaries also turned towards me, looking curious.

The five pairs of eyes staring at me in an instant.

With an awkward smile and a nod, Elly picked up a dry twig next to her and lit a fire before throwing it at the man.

“Oh my!”

The man, who had been showing his palm, quickly grabbed the falling torch and chuckled.

“If you have no more business, then leave, alright?”

Anyone who sees us might think that we have no manners, but that’s how it is in this world.

A world where death is always close.

It’s foolish to keep someone you don’t know, who might even kill you, close to you.

With Elly’s lively presence, the two of us awkwardly smiled and took a step back.

“Thank you.”

“Thank you~”

Only after Elly retrieved her sword did the two of them turn around and slowly walked away.

As the atmosphere grew cold, an outsider appeared.

Thump. Thud.

A quiet night with only the sound of sparks from the bonfire.

Is it too quiet?

“Darling, what could be the relationship between those people?”

“Yeah, right. One boy and three beauties…”

The voice of a mercenary, who seemed far enough, could be heard.

“The ladies all looked like they were in their twenties, didn’t they?”

Only one of them is in her twenties!

One is in her thirties, and one is over 1,000 years old!

“Yeah. Moreover, the boy looked like a leader. Everyone glanced at him.”

He’s not a leader!

“Maybe?! Isn’t it more believable to say that he’s their son?!”

“Three moms and one son! Such scandalous family dynamics?! Oh my! It’s too scandalous!”

Unable to bear such a vivid conversation any longer, Elly suddenly stood up and shouted.

“I am not a lord’s mother!!!”

“Ahhhh!!”

“Ahh! I’m sorry!”

The two people fled in a hurry.

Eli, resuming her composure, sat down again.

Rageta, gently tilting her head while embracing my arm as if it didn’t matter.

Olivia, finally displaying a sorrowful expression.

“Yes, is it that mothers and sons shouldn’t… love each other after all?”

“No, absolutely not! It’s family love, isn’t it? Besides, Madam and the Young Master have no blood relation! Even if they were to become a couple, it wouldn’t matter!”

“Ugh… you’re right… our relationship is fake anyway…”

“N-No, that’s not it!”

‘Eli… you’re the worst.’