Among the elves who came to Shien with Carol, there was a young girl holding a short staff.
This girl, known for being inseparable from Melika, was now looking at Shien with a complicated expression, completely devoid of the sharpness she displayed during their first meeting.
She looked like a troublemaker who had become somewhat subdued after realizing a harsh reality, appearing rather taciturn.
Shien raised an eyebrow at the elf girl, whose demeanor had changed drastically.
“So you’re here too, Jerimo.”
Shien addressed her with a hint of provocation.
With just this one sentence, the girl was successfully ignited.
“My name is Jenom!”
Jenom glared at Shien.
“I know, Jerimo.” Shien said with a grin, “Why are you here? Playing patrol games with the adults?”
“It’s not!” Jenom said angrily, “This isn’t a game!”
“Yes, yes, yes.” Shien said nonchalantly, “Just remember to come home for dinner on time and don’t get too carried away, Jerimo.”
“You…” Jenom’s blood rushed to her head, the complex emotions and taciturnity disappearing without a trace, replaced by the impulsiveness she displayed during their first meeting.
Carol immediately placed a hand on Jenom’s shoulder, but glared at Shien along with her.
“Stop provoking Jenom.” Carol said with displeasure, “Using magic here is no laughing matter. Even if you’re a guest, show some restraint.”
Hearing this, Shien shrugged.
He wasn’t intentionally provoking Jenom. He just wanted to tease her after seeing such a drastic change in Melika’s best friend.
Shien could roughly guess why the girl had suddenly become like this.
Therefore, even for his “little wife’s” sake, he had to look after her friend a bit.
But it turned out that the girl was still the same as before, her temper as fiery as ever.
However, this behavior reassured Shien.
At least…
“I don’t have to worry about you being overly stimulated and doing something reckless.”
Shien’s words only earned him Jenom’s indignation.
“It’s none of your business.” Jenom snorted, “I won’t be jealous just because Melika suddenly became the Goddess of Nature’s blessed one.”
This was certain.
Even if Jenom had been confused by this, even if she had felt momentarily left behind, she had never been jealous of Melika.
It was just that the Melika who once needed her protection had suddenly surpassed her, becoming a talent that the entire Elven race had to value, no longer the timid and ordinary elf she once was. This contrast was still somewhat difficult for Jenom to accept.
But even if she couldn’t accept it, Jenom wouldn’t do anything rash.
Because she didn’t have the energy for it.
“That Melika has changed. Since that’s the case, in order not to be left behind, I have to work hard too. I don’t have any extra energy to overthink things.”
For this reason, although still a little lost, Jenom chose to take action, doing what she could and should do now.
For example, improving herself and becoming stronger.
Carol pressed Jenom’s shoulder and mentioned, seemingly casually,
“Jenom has officially joined the Elven Corps and begun receiving professional magic and combat training.”
Carol told Shien this, also explaining why Jenom was here with the Elven Corps.
The elf girl was carrying out her duties, patrolling with Carol to maintain order in the Elven Homeland during the Peace Festival.
“Joined the Elven Corps?” Shien was a little puzzled, “Doesn’t one need to be at least level eighty to join? She shouldn’t be qualified yet, right?”
Jenom’s level was only just over fifty, far from eighty.
With her current level, logically, she shouldn’t be able to join the Elven Corps.
Shien stated this frankly, almost making Jenom explode again.
Was he looking down on her?
“I joined the Elven Corps as a trainee!”
Jenom’s face flushed with anger.
“Trainee?”
Shien blinked.
“It’s for those who haven’t met the requirements to join the Elven Corps, but have the potential and desire to do so.” Carol explained helplessly, “Any elf who reaches level fifty or above is eligible to apply to the Elven Corps, receiving formal training and instruction alongside regular members as a trainee.”
The advantage of this was to cultivate the necessary combat skills through formal training with regular members before they officially joined.
Moreover, after receiving formal training, they would definitely improve their strength faster. There were many trainees in the Elven Corps aiming to become official members.
Jenom was just one of them.