Concerning

"Conrad wants to find out about the Elves? Has his memory returned?"

Erend frowned anxiously in front of all the journalists still waiting for a chance to approach someone.

"Is it possible his memory has returned, and he wants revenge?"

If that were the case, an unwanted situation could unfold. Conrad had a strong reason to resent the Elves because of their connection to an Elf in Eternal Earth who had been mistreated. Aurdis had told him about it, and upon hearing, Erend felt concerned.

"Excuse me, sir." Suddenly, a chubby bespectacled man in shabby clothing approached Erend from the crowd. Erend could even catch a whiff of his unpleasant odor, indicating he might not have bathed for some time.

"Yes?" Erend replied, trying to maintain a normal expression.

"Are you, perhaps... Uh, do the Elves live in there?" the chubby bespectacled man asked.

Erend frowned. "What are you saying?"