The sun set as always; however, the forest was more turbulent than usual. News of the festival had spread throughout the forest as Elvenheim invited each species. Although it might seem strange to hold a festival a few days after a big battle, that was a human viewpoint. The residents of the Great Forest were accustomed to the food chain and accepted the invitation with pleasure.

The ents moved in a rare manner, while the dryads sang happily. Joyful songs, musical instruments, and cheerful voices rang out through the forest. In particular, the square of the world tree, where the main guests were gathered, was very lively.

“Now! Let’s have a toast for our friend, Theodore Miller, who has come from a faraway place!” Alucard raised a wooden cup and shouted in a loud voice. “Cheers!”

Theo smiled as he raised his cup in accordance with everyone else. In fact, the act of toasting wasn’t part of the elves’ customs. However, they followed along after seeing him and Veronica bump...