Let me be a mob! - Zetro Translation

[Silvie’s POV:]

I somehow pulled myself out of the dorms while convincing myself that nothing inside the school boundaries could happen and I would not get targeted by those special security, the headmaster had called upon.

I have seen the ugliness of pure-blood elves and how they treat the half-bloods. The discrimination was unhidden and the central governance never made any law forbidding prejudice as well. The lack of seriousness on the part encouraged the pure ones to make the share-blooded elves feel like outcasts and I have lived that way for years. I was a part of society for some time before my parents took me out considering how ‘well’ my surrounding was influencing my growth.

Elves are known for their potent mana and their sharp skills with long-ranged equipment. Surely, the headmaster was psyched enough to invite some friends from the elven region for students’ protection. I sensed them today, which led me to remain indoors for most of the hours in anxiety and dread, to come across the people who entirely disregard my existence.

At least despite knowing my secret my new friends never actually showed any kind of reluctance in my company or behaved any differently to how they do to others. Everyone except Jin has been casual around and I was thankful for that. The past days were rather eventful but I guess if not for Dia and Rena’s emotional support I would not have been able to get back on my feet any time soon.

I did say excluded Jin but it was not like he dislikes me or gets disgusted by my origin. More so I am sure that he was the first person other than the staff members and professor who noticed my nixed race without ne revealing these peculiar ears of mine. But even so, his behavior toward me was at best neutral if not cautious.

I get where he comes from since if he knows even a tiny bit about elves then he surely gets wary of those beings who are famous to be the closest to nature and the spirits reside there. I might not be pure blood but I had a fair share of interest in spiritual arts and these special eyes of mine only accelerated the rate of curiosity ever since I first saw some unidentified object wandering around.

But even Jin does not want to approach me or generally keeps his distance, I currently was on my way to meet him after getting persuaded by Dia and Rena. They have no idea about spirituality but when they discovered Jin is the person the Crimson Demon is searching for and I have a way to help him to get stronger, they nearly threw me to him so I could sort things out.

During the gymnasium event, I was spectating from the sidelines but I was surprised that he didn’t use spirits even though the affinity with wind spirits would have gotten him an easier victory. But all of those thoughts were for later to think about since currently, I was approaching the person who has been on my mind since day 1.

He currently was sitting on a recreational lawn which had several flower beds and a bird sanctuary near the corners of the premise and a wonderful place to come with a date. However, to find a person at this hour when the moon was in its full glory was indeed strange for someone who does not know the tendency of spirits.

They enjoy bathing in the moonlight and especially so, if done near mother nature. Well, this place was nowhere near the forest where elves reside but the number of spirits I saw dancing around Jin was not any less impressive.

“It’s surprising to see you approaching me.”

I was not surprised that he sensed my presence. Taking out the factor that the spirits might have informed him, Jin himself was a formidable warrior who surely would keep an eye on his surroundings.

“I-I am sorry for interrupting.”

Stuttering my answer I brought a halt to my feet at an appropriate distance from where I don’t have to shout my words out. I made a quick mana detection and found no one in the vicinity, fortunately. Not like I wanted to be alone with him but the fact that my following words could be regarded as treachery to my people made me slightly paranoid.

I looked back at Jin who still had his eyes closed, seemingly ignoring me or maybe waiting for me to speak. I was unsure but after mustering up the courage to bring myself here, I was not going to back down fruitlessly.

“Umm…I know that you are aware of my eyes and that I can see spirits but p-please don’t be wary of me since my connection to Arlenshide has long been lost.” I did not lie as it has been a while since I left the elven territory and contacting a single member of the community is not in my power.

And even if I would have been pure-blood I would never sell out the person who saved my life and one of my classmates who doesn’t look at me with a disgusted gaze.

He didn’t respond but I knew he was listening so I took a deep breath and with a step closer to Jin, I continued, “I know ways to help you build better connections and I might help in elevating your efficiency with elemental attributes as well. O-Of course, I require nothing in return, and what made me come here…”

I trailed off my words as I saw his piercing gaze looking at me, throwing me into a daze for a moment. I felt pressurized under the look and had a hard time moving my irises. I don’t know whether Jin was angry or annoyed or maybe something else by my words but something along the lines has affected his line of thoughts and that was why he bothered to finally look at me.

I shivered slightly under the gaze stepping back subconsciously in the process as I saw Jin standing up from his spot where he previously sat in a lotus posture to meditate.

Some glint of regret flashed through my mind for coming here and prying into his life more than I should have but a part of my mind raised the logic behind my approach.

I steeled my nerves and tried to calm my unsteady breath while keeping my gaze straight at the approaching tall figure.

It was only after reaching a point two meters away from me that he finally paused before his heavy voice reached for only me to hear.

“I will be more relieved if you have something to gain from this.”

I heard his words and understood the meaning behind it clearly. He was not doubting my approach and sense any malice in it, fortunately, but as he spoke this world never offers free lunch, and my help in return for nothing would naturally make someone as cautious and calculative as Jin, suspicious.

I thought of some excuses but with the deep gaze I was standing under, I lost hope of lying here and with my shoulders slumped and eyes falling to see a particular red flower dazedly, I told him the truth.

“My inability to get into contact with divinities always made me feel disappointed in myself. Despite having the blood of an elf I was not able to do what the most basic of my kinds could perform. Even the other half-blood elves were at least able to communicate with them, but not me. And that disability brought my interest to help the person who actually despite not belonging to Arlenshide can get contracted. Moreover not one but two of them.”

I paused before getting my gaze straight and looking at his clouded expression that contained unidentifiable emotion before I continued, “I just want to fulfill my dream through someone who never looked at me any differently nor he was affected by my mixed blood. The person who has saved my life and whom I respect from the bottom of my heart, I want to help him in any way I can. So please Sir Jin Carter, let me stand by your side.”

I was sure that I used up a lifetime of courage in this previous speech of mine which was borderline begging and in between seemed I was strongly ordering him. It would not have been surprising if he would have brushed me away but the words that came out of his lips instantly turned me into a frozen statue

“More like help you seem to confess your love for me.” He smiled for the first time today and for god sake, this time was not right at all!

“A-I-I me-mean no, I-do-should..no it was like… Uuuu stop laughing at me Jin!”

I retorted as I saw him laughing at my misery. I was not able to control the annoying heat from turning my face into a cooked squid before I crouched down and hid my face behind my palms, praying to god to crack open the surface and bury me inside right at this moment.

It’s so embarrassing!

“S-Sorry sorry… I won’t laugh anymore. Please don’t sulk like this.”

I heard his choked voice which came in between his chuckles. I felt it would be best if I retreated for today but the warm sensation spread over my head, made me momentarily forget everything and a sense of nostalgia nearly made my eyes moistened.

I looked up from my place to see a warm smile adorning Jin looking at me with his hand above my head. I could not understand what this feeling was but for some reason, the raging heart of mine was kept at peace with that single gesture. And the following words of Jin elevated that feeling to a further level.

“Thank you for your consideration, Silvie. Please take care of me from now on.”

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A/N: – I wanted to add another scene but when I glanced at word counts I pushed it to the next chap.

I hope you guys are liking the story and the development. Remember, not every girl introduced until now would be in his harem since the og protagonist indeed has a radiance who is going to drive one or two toward him.