What do we have here. [Month 2 Day 12]

???: "What do you want, why did you come here?"

Me: "Um, we are, um. *clear throat*. We came here to investigate what caused the earthquake here and the cause of the fire. We thought that it might have been a powerful demon that did it and we wanted to make sure that whatever it did not come towards our village."

???: "And why would bandits care so much about their village. They would just leave it. Do you think we are stupid? Imio kill–"

Me: "Wait we are not bandits we killed the bandits we even killed the ones that were at the other villages in our area."

???: "Which direction are you from."

Me: "from here we are from the southeast just over the river."

The woman who was speaking turns to Imio and they have a hushed conversation but from the bits that I can hear it appears to be in a completely different language. It sounds peaceful and nice but with a slightly harsh undertone. It's spoken elegantly and mostly with soft sounds and words but occasionally there are more harsh sounds and more heavy words.

Whilst they are talking, I can get a better look at them.

In a normal elf way, they have long-pointed ears and low flowing hair that goes down their back. Most of the men also have this and they can rock it. Looking, good bro.

They have dark coloured skin and looks quite beautiful with sharp features, cunning eyes, elegant bodies often filled out in the right places both men and female. I have to say they don't all look the same they all seem to be very different. With different face structures with some looking better than others. Sorry bros I understand the pain. Different hair colour, different shades of skin colour and most striking for each one is different eye colour and shape. You know you see pictures on earth with people with "odd" eye shapes and colours well it seems that all dark elves have that, and it makes them look amazing. very captivating to look into their eyes.

After a few seconds, they seem to agree on something before turning back to us.

???: "I believe that you are not bandits so you won't die, and I can answer your question about the demon but after that, I will have to ask you to leave."

Me: "I understand and that is all we want and after we will get out your way."

The woman then motions, and they release their hold on their weapons. Most of them being bows but some have swords drawn and their bows are on their back. Looking around they all seem to have bows and swords.

Me: "Well let me get started my name is Lothran and I'm the leader of my village. This here is Valret and is the head of our guards' squads." I say while pointing to Valret.

Almaien: "Well met Lothran, my name is Almaien, and this is my village. As you can see it's in prime condition and looking brand new."

As she says that some wood panels from the houses above fall.

Almaien: "That will buff out. More importantly, is what you came here for. The thing that caused that large earthquake was not a demon but a magic core. It was from a powerful rank D+ rank monster and was placed here. We then had to use the magic stored in it to help with the demon attack by using the mana in it to cause a large area attack. That was the earthquake you felt, now you should leave."

Well, I guess we found out what caused it, but she didn't need to be quite so harsh. I'm also having to take what she says as the truth as I have no way to verify if what she says is true, but I see no reason why she would lie to us.

But even if we ignore that it looks like that whatever has caused the earthquake and fire is not going to come towards us seeing how there are still Dark elves here. So, at the end of the day, we got what we wanted.

Me "Thank you for telling us about this Almaien we won't stay in your way any longer. I hope you can fix your village and if you need some help, I'm always willing to offer some help for something of equal value back."

No reason to not make a connection when it is slapping you in the face and it is often more trustworthy if you offer help for something in return. Not everyone will just accept that you are willing to help for free, especial people in power as we know how people are.

Almaien: "You can find your way out, good luck with your village Lothran. Goodbye"

Me: "You too. See you around."

???: "Sorry dog boy but I can't allow you to leave so early. There has been an increase in value in Kobolt and such and many people want you as a good petting animal. Supposedly your fur feels nice. Or maybe people are just freaks and want more animal hybrids. Don't know just want money."

From the opposite side that we came through a group of people walk towards us and the closer they get the large the group of them seems to expand.

???: "Then of course Dark Elves have always fetched a nice price. So exotic."

Fucking hell, we have got motherfucking slave traders. Slavery is just stupid. Way more productive to have everyone in better conditions and working together. Also, there is the thing of it is a massive crime against people. Ah, the little details don't matter too much. JK.

Almaien: "And the culprit reveals themselves. You were the ones to place that D+ rank core in the village to attract all those extra demons."

???: "Whoops. busted." He says in the most carefree way.

Almaien: "So some slave traders have come to a knocking wanting some free good are they."

???: "Yep, sorry missy but business is business, and you will be weak as fuck."

Whilst they are still discussing I get a quick look at the new people.

[Race: Human, Sex: Male, Rank: D]

The original humanoid creatures to walk Vivo and using the first system they journeyed through the world.

Lots of info. Most important is that it says they use the first system. That implies that there are other systems. It probably means that we have different systems and so must be able to do different things. Now I'm curious about these different systems.

It says the original humans meaning every other humanoid creature came from humans. Does that mean humans had to have sex with a dog to be able to create me? Not something I want to think about. Maybe another day.

Also, I only just realised but I never knew about the name of this place so it's called Vivo. I kind of like it.

???: "Go catch them boys and don't harm then otherwise I'll chop you into bits."

Whoops looks like I missed a large part of the conversation. But what I can tell is that we've got a fight. Looks like detective Lothran might have to dust off his knuckle dusters. I should get some knuckle dusters.