The Hero Party’s Moms Are Obsessed With Me

Alfreim, a village in the kingdom’s territory with the best-preserved natural surroundings.

A famous village known for its beautiful and handsome elves.

A village renowned for its various herbs and rare insects, even in alchemy.

Just hearing the rumors, I expected there to be a lot of local specialties!

“I didn’t come here just because I found the city walls. The line at the inspection point is incredibly long.”

“It’s also very difficult to enter due to our relations with the elves. Please show us your mercenary badge before it’s our turn.”

Eli, an Alfreim veteran, was secretly worried about her fear. The moment she saw the towering city walls, one of those two emotions, ‘worry,’ was shattered.

“Eli, didn’t they say that entering Alfreim takes a long time?”

“Well… that’s what I remember… but today, there seem to be very few visitors.”

“Not just a few, there are none, right?”

The inspection point, which usually had a never-ending line, was deserted. When Eli entered the inspection point, the guards at the gate, who had been yawning while sitting in chairs, noticed us.

A visitor’s tail was standing on end, and the inspection point was empty as if no one had ever been there.

The inspection officers were speechless, and Eli, looking puzzled, pulled the carriage into the inspection point. As we did, the guards who had been yawning and leaning on the chairs stood up and used their staves as makeshift canes.

Gazing at our carriage with drowsy, hazy eyes filled with sleepiness, one of the guards yawned.

“Are you merchants?”

“We’re mercenaries.”

“Oh, you’re mercenaries.”

One of the guards, scratching the back of his head with a dazed expression, reached out his hand to Eli.

“I request the presentation of the mercenary badge.”

“Hmm. Here it is.”

As I handed over the wooden badge, the soldier either casually glanced at it or quickly examined it before returning it to me.

“It has been confirmed. Welcome to Alfraime.”

The soldier, who seemed to lose all his energy just by hearing the greeting, walked dully and collapsed onto the chair.

The feeling of [anticipation] that I first felt in the lazy soldier and the chilly atmosphere of the village completely shattered.

The Alfraime Square filled with elves and merchants.

The Alfraime Square where you can deeply feel the energy of nature!

The Alfraime Square where you can openly admire the sexy figures of the elves!!

“It’s an old saying. To be precise, it was a month ago.”

“What happened a month ago?”

The man who was sitting on a chair in the quiet square took off his hat and started to fan himself.

“Ahem. Hm. Why is my throat suddenly so dry? Ahem!!”

Despite his blatant behavior, Elly sighed and took out a piece of silver from her pocket and threw it into the hat.

“Ahem! Ah! I apologize. I’m a bit weak against the winter wind. So, where were we in the conversation?”

“What happened a month ago?”

“Oh! Right! Exactly a month ago, there was suddenly a ban on approaching the elves.”

“The elves?”

“That’s right? All the elves in the village went back to the forest together, you know?

Thanks to that, the path for people who came to enjoy the elves and their skills was cut off abruptly.”

“Do you happen to know the reason for that?”

“How would I know what the elves are thinking?”

“Well… I understand. Thank you for your words.”

“Yeah. Miss, you’ve suffered a long journey, so take a break and go back. You won’t be able to see the elves even if you wait.”

“That’s what I heard.”

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Olivia, who had given me a bite of skewered meat, looked at Elly with a worried expression.

“What could have happened to the elves?”

“It’s difficult to obtain information when the elves have completely blocked access to humans.”

Olivia, who was gently stroking my head, turned her head and looked at Ragetta, who was sitting next to me and touching various parts of my body.

“Ragetta, is there no way to contact Eljeta?”

“Here.”

“Really? In that case!”

“I’m too lazy.”

“But the elves…”

“I don’t care.”

“Ah… alright.”

Our great guild leader, as expected.

Talented but lacking motivation.

The angel Olivia attempted to move the boat using my [kiss], but…

“Why not focus on the purpose of the elves coming here?”

The boat struck first.

The purpose of leaving Sabhadan and coming to Alfred.

That’s it!

“Well… darling, is it okay for your first dungeon expedition?”

“Don’t worry, milady. The young master’s skills are more than sufficient. And with us here, there should be no problem.”

Exploring dungeons to help me grow.

The reason for creating this party was clearly to protect Olivia from the bad guys! But it somehow changed.

To be precise, it changed after Lageta joined…

While the party’s purpose changed, I didn’t resist much. By traveling around to make me stronger, we could avoid the pursuit of those with either five fingers or five toes. The stronger I became, the safer Olivia would be, so I didn’t object too much.

After Lageta illegally modified the shabby inn room, we left our luggage behind and came to the Alfred Mercenary Guild.

We could enter the forest and find the dungeon immediately, but for now, we were mercenaries. We had to follow the proper procedures. Enlist the new recruits! That was necessary.

As we opened the closed door and entered the guild, the atmosphere inside was as calm as the village.

After completing the formalities in one guild, the sun had started to set.

I thought our day would end here and we’d return to the inn, but…

“Generally, it’s not recommended to enter the forest at night. Visibility is poor, and the monsters become more aggressive. However, for the young master’s training, I think it might be a good idea to go in.”

Is it okay to stick to the rules, Eli-nim?

“That’s right. It might be risky, but with Lageta-nim here, it should be fine, don’t you think?”

“I don’t care.”

Can you please dry us off a bit?!

“All right. Then let’s head to the forest right away.”

…

The party leader’s choice of destination did not reflect anyone’s will…

***

A late night where the white moon illuminated the darkened sky.

A being with two horns on their head perched high on a tree, reaching towards the heavens.

They gazed at the World Tree.

“How much time is left?”

In response to their question, a rat-like creature nodded respectfully.

“If we continue for just about two more months, it seems we can perfectly breach the protective barrier of the World Tree.”

“Two months, huh… Guildmaster.”

“I-I’m sorry… We’ve been on the move, avoiding the Elven eyes…”

“No, it’s already been over a year for this operation. No matter how long it takes, make sure to carry it out with certainty.”

“Yes!”

The rat-like creature replied energetically and descended the tree. Left alone, the being with paired horns clenched their fist while gazing at the World Tree.

‘Corrupt the World Tree.’

Lageta, who was usually dispersing magic to protect the Diam, wondered if there were any strange individuals in the forest while doing so. Witnessing a peculiar phenomenon around her magic scattering, it wasn’t new knowledge to her, as she had already contaminated the branches of the World Tree with monster magic.

That’s why, if she had heard this news when she was alone, she would have just ignored it.

‘Diam wants to play a hidden hero game.’

Diam’s dream was Lageta’s dream.

“It’s a hassle, but should I put in some effort to raise Diam?”

***

Tresias, the Elven village where outsiders had been strictly prohibited from entering for the past month.

Four individuals approached the outskirts.

A blonde child energetically swung a sword, flicking off the green blood that had splattered onto them.

Putting the clean sword back in its sheath, they looked at the beautiful green-haired woman to their left.

“Is this Anna’s hometown?”

“Yes, I didn’t expect to come back like this. I need to borrow some strength, Dray.”

“We’re family. It’s only natural for family to help each other when they’re going through a hard time.”

The blond child.

When the hero Dray spoke, the emerald-haired beauty, Elf Archer Anna Treseas, smiled and gently stroked the child’s head.

“Thank you, Dray.”

It was a hero party that was traveling to seal the Demon King. But after receiving a secret letter stating that the World Tree was in danger, they visited the Elven village, Treseas.

Walking through the forest where the monsters’ presence could be felt by the lead of hero Dray, two elves fell from the trees and landed in front of them.

“We greet the Princess.”

“We greet the Hero.”

“Long time no see, Repe. Nana.”

Anna casually greeted and was about to introduce her comrades when the little black-haired child wrinkled her forehead.

“Ew~ The Princess, huh? Would it be nice to be called that when you’re a hundred years old?”

Anna forced a smile, making a cross-shaped wrinkle on her forehead.

Approaching Arwen Rageta, she shoulder bumped with her.

“Could you please close your mouth for a moment, grandma who’s over 300 years old? Before I pull out your dentures.”

“You want me to pull yours out? Huh?!”

The two of them always fighting.

“Please don’t fight… We’re family…”

Hero Dray tried to hold back the two of them while choking up.

“Dray? They’re not fighting. It’s just an expression of affection between close friends.”

Saint Seain Botea, petting Dray’s head, injected him with strange common sense.

The elven guards who were watching this scene.

“The Princess has made a friend! Yay!”

“I’m so glad! Boo hoo!”

Arwen and Anna’s actions without hesitation brought tears to their eyes.

“Dray? Do you see that in the distance? It’s the World Tree. It’s the being that we, including me, Elves, worship as a deity.”

“Worship a tree?”

“Yeah. I don’t know how it looks from a human perspective, but for us, it’s someone we cannot live without.”

Anna taught Dreai a brief knowledge of elves while they were on their way to Treseas’ heart.

“You can do anything if you’re a god, right?”

“Then~ can you give strength to us elves~ and give us blessings too?”

“Will you give me a blessing to defeat the Demon King as well?”

“Of course. Shall we go pray to the World Tree together?”

“Yes!”

Anna’s face was filled with a sinister smile at Dreai’s enthusiastic response.

“Hehe! The moment Dreai receives the blessings of the World Tree, his rightful place will be mine!”

Only a few beings, such as the elf chieftain and those approved by the chieftain, can approach the World Tree.

Besides elves who are getting married, there are hardly any beings allowed by the chieftain.

In other words, other than the chieftain, only those who are engaged can approach the World Tree to offer prayers.

Anna planned to take advantage of Dreai’s ignorance and receive the eternal blessing of marriage from the World Tree.

“Let’s receive the blessings of the World Tree together with Lady Sein and Lady Arwen too!”

“Is that so?”

“I’m not really interested, but if Dreai wants it, then fine.”

“Uh… uh?”

It began to flow differently from Anna’s intentions.