Day 2.6 the Little Elf Tyrant

Forced Labor Begins

I swept the floor with the enthusiasm of a prisoner on death row.

Dust rose in the air as I dragged the broom across the wooden planks.

> Me (internally): "All I wanted was to buy some silk and go back. Now I'm basically this elf's unpaid worker."

The little flat-chested elf sat behind the counter, pretending to keep an eye on me.

In reality, he was dozing off, arms folded, head bobbing.

> Me: "You don't even have customers! Why did Lora recommend this place? It's like an abandoned shop."

His ear twitched, but he didn't wake up.

I sighed and resumed sweeping.

> Me (internally): "I swear, once I hit level 90+, I'll make sure to pay back what this little tyrant has done to me."

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A Name Revealed

I kept cleaning and decided to break the silence.

> Me: "So, since I'm stuck here, what's your name?"

The elf opened one eye lazily.

> Elf: "Eve's."

> Me: "Eve's? That's it?"

> Eve's: "Yeah. Got a problem?"

> Me: "No, no! Just… uh… you look kinda young. How old are you?"

His ear twitched violently.

> Me (internally): "Wait. Oh, crap."

Eve's hand shot out like lightning—

SMACK!

For the third time today, my cheek burned with pain.

> Me: "WHY?! I JUST ASKED A QUESTION!"

> Eve's: "Don't ask a person's age. Especially an elf's."

I rubbed my now-permanently sore cheek, muttering under my breath.

> Me (internally): "Okay, noted. Don't ask the elf's age, or you'll regret it."

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An Unexpected Visitor

After what felt like an eternity of sweeping, I glanced at the Lovy Clock.

> Portal Appearance: 3 hours, 17 minutes.

> Me (internally): "Ugh, still three hours?!"

Just as I was about to complain out loud, the door suddenly slammed open.

> BAM!

A huge man entered, muscles bulging, dressed in battle-scarred armor.

His boots thudded heavily against the wooden floor as he stomped toward the counter.

> Me: "Oh crap, this guy looks like he's here for a fight."

He reached the counter and slammed his fist down, rattling the shop.

> Man: "Eve's! How long has it been?! Have you finally made up your mind?"

Eve's didn't even open his eyes.

> Eve's: "I don't want any trouble, Sack. Leave."

> Me (internally): "Sack? That's his name? Sounds like a guy who gets beaten up often."

Sack gritted his teeth.

> Sack: "Tch! Don't act like you can ignore me forever!"

Without warning, he unsheathed a sword and pointed it straight at Eve's.

I froze.

> Me (internally): "Oh crap. He's serious."

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The Power of the Elves

Before I could react, a sharp gust of wind filled the room.

> WHOOSH!

In the blink of an eye—

Sack's body lifted off the ground and was launched out the window!

> CRASH!

The glass shattered, sending shards flying as Sack's body crashed into the street outside.

I turned my head slowly toward Eve's.

The little elf was now wide awake, standing behind the counter, his hand outstretched.

The air around him shimmered with faint, green energy.

> Me (internally): "Holy crap. Wind magic?"

Sack groaned, staggering back to his feet outside.

> Sack: "D-Damn you, Eve's! I'll be back! Just you wait!"

> Eve's: "Yeah, yeah. Talk all you want. Now leave."

Sack limped away, still cursing under his breath.

I turned back to Eve's, who was already back at the counter, yawning.

> Me: "You just threw a guy out the window… and you're going back to sleep?"

> Eve's: "It's not my problem anymore."

> Me: "…"

He lazily pointed at the shattered window.

> Eve's: "Clean that up."

> Me: "Yes, ma'am…"

As I picked up the broken glass, my thoughts were racing.

> Me (internally): "So this is the power of elves… No wonder they're feared. And I'm stuck working for one."