I Was Transported to Another World with a Male-to-Female Ratio of 1:3000 and Made into a Breeding Pet for the Demon Lord’s Army - 49

Chapter 49: The Daily Life of a Certain Elf

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“Mmm… Yeah… Is it morning already?”

Still half-asleep, I woke up and walked to the windowsill flowerbed. My steps were groggy, as if I were still dreaming.

Pwoosh…

With a gentle motion of my fingers, water magic activated and a soft stream rained down onto the flowerbed.

“These little ones… They seem a bit down lately…”

Even though I had been giving them plenty of water and magic power, they still looked unwell—surely, it was because someone like me was nearby. I felt sorry for them, but they were crucial ingredients for important healing potions, so they’d have to bear with my existence.

“Another day has begun again. Since then, it’s been… No, from her perspective, it’s already been twenty years… hasn’t it.”

<EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT! Ken-chan is coming to the village in three days! Prepare Guest Response Plan B immediately! Not Plan A—Plan B!>

<Just like ten years ago! Hide or burn every single book! If even one page is left, 500 years of progress will go up in smoke! I won’t accept that kind of conclusion, you hear me?!>

<That’s the one thing you can’t do! That hanging scroll was a gift from my mother! It’s a priceless treasure passed down from 400 years agoooo!>

Rip rip rip…

<Nooooooooooo!!>

Today… The village seemed unusually noisy. Apparently, some celebrity called “Ken-chan” might be coming. I felt like I’d seen something about it on the community bulletin board.

“Ken-chan…”

It was rare for our village to invite anyone. Normally we mercilessly turned away all outsiders. Even the Demon Lord or high-ranking humans weren’t allowed to step over the threshold without prior notice. That was how strict this village’s security was.

Knock knock…

<Fiilia? May I come in?>

“Yes. It’s fine…”

Click…

“Excuse me… Goodness, you still have that gloomy look on your face, huh.”

I wondered who would bother to visit someone like me, someone with no friends left. It turned out to be a village higher-up I barely interacted with. She wore a sour expression on her face for some reason. She probably came to complain—like “This house is an eyesore” or “Your presence alone is poisoning the village’s atmosphere.”

Ugh… I couldn’t handle a lecture first thing in the morning. I was 100% sure I’d cry from mental exhaustion, so please, spare me.

“There’s a message from the village chief… Hey, stop covering your ears, this is important. Besides, your effort will be in vain. I can still relay the message through telepathy regardless.”

“Ugh…”

I really hated how unnecessarily clever elves were at times like this. Ever since I returned to the village, I hadn’t won a single argument. They’d lay out logical, factual points in a flat tone, pointing out my flaws one by one. It left emotional damage that lingered long after.

“Haah… I don’t have time to waste either, so I’ll keep this short. You know about that human male named Ken-chan who’s coming soon, right?”

“Uh, I’d heard he was human, but turns out he’s a male too? Oh, is it that one? The one the Demon Lord found recently…?”

“Not that one. Another one was discovered just recently. The previous male was rejected after the selection ritual, remember? We all cried and had a consolation party afterward.”

“I… Don’t really remember.”

“Are you kidding me…”

That might’ve happened. Or not…

Back then, I was even more withdrawn than I am now, so things with the male human must’ve ended without me even noticing.

“Seriously… You used to be the village’s top magic user, and were even said to be the next village chief. How did you end up like this? You should’ve followed the proper code of conduct.”

“Shut up! I don’t regret the path I chose!”

“Yeah, yeah, sorry. Anyway, back to the topic. The village chief is appointing you to be Ken-chan’s caretaker and language teacher.”

“………………Huh? Why me?!”

“According to the village chief, you’re the perfect fit. You can use telepathy all day without running out of magic power, and you have some knowledge of the outside world. Seriously, I’m so jealous of you.”

I never expected the village chief would say something like that… I guess, in their own way, they still saw some value in me.

“Um… Well… I’m sorry, but I must decline. Please tell the villa—my apologies, the village chief—that I’m not feeling well and can’t accept the request.”

“Whaaaaaaaaat!? Are you serious right now!? Spending two whole weeks with a human male—only a handful of people in the world ever get that chance! And you’re turning it down!? Are you insane!?”

“E-even if you say that… I don’t want to. If someone like me interacts with a male, I’m sure he’ll just end up hating me… That’s all.”

“Even so, you’re doing it! If we start arguing over who should take over your duty now, we’ll never be able to come to a conclusion in time! You don’t have a choice! It’s you and no one else! Got it!?”

“Yes ma’am!”

She grabbed me by the collar and shook me violently up and down. Apparently, I didn’t have the right to refuse. Then I’d have to find a way to slack off somehow…

“And don’t even think about sneaking away that day! Ken-chan holds the future of the elves in his hands! If you pull anything funny… I’ll kill you.”

“U-understood.”

SLAM!

<Ahhh I’m so pissed. Why did the village chief entrust the sacred selection ritual to her of all people…>

No sooner had I reluctantly agreed than she stormed out, slamming the door behind her with a loud bang.

“Haah… That was nerve-racking. It’s been years since I talked to someone.”

I poured water into a cup using water magic and rewarded myself for accomplishing the monumental task of holding a conversation.

“Even so, a human male, huh… I’m not interested in short-lived species anymore… Really.”

If only I could quietly disappear without anyone noticing… 

I wished for that, as I turned my back on reality and retreated into my own little world once more. I cursed this unfair, irrational world in silence…

“Haah… Maybe if I spend the next few days naked, I’ll catch a cold before the day comes…”

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