The Absolute Beings Obsessed with My Defeat Addiction

Elf Forest.

The lush forest, sprawling around the gigantic World Tree, was imbued with a refreshing essence that could be felt with every breath.

Kyaaa-rurrrk.

That sound.

The whispers of spirits and the howls of ents echoed through the forest, signaling that this was no ordinary land.

The homeland of the elves, the sacred ground where the first high elf, the ancestor of the elves, was born.

In this land filled with nature and spirits, elves with white skin, pointed ears, and transcendent beauty lived in groups.

The parts that had once been tainted by the demon race’s invasion were nearly purified, and now, with the elves regaining their strength to the point of reclaiming their past glory, there was no trace of worry on their faces.

Except for one person, the village chief and the first elder, Mukrin.

“…Are you serious?”

Mukrin, with his long white beard, asked as he faced the sacred platinum-haired elf before him.

“Yes. I said I would go as an envoy to establish relations with humans.”

She was High Elf Reyna.

The only high elf who directly served the World Tree, she possessed the greatest power among all high elves and was the closest being to the World Tree.

It could be said that the perfect restoration of the Elf Forest and the unprecedented golden age they were experiencing was largely thanks to Reyna, who had awakened after the demon race’s invasion.

She was the elf that the elves trusted, admired, and revered the most, aside from the World Tree.

So, when such a high elf suddenly declared her intention to leave the forest, it was impossible for the elder to not be alarmed.

“But why would you want to interact with such inferior beings? We no longer need their help, do we? All we gained from our past interactions with those inferior beings was a ruined forest and a desolate land.”

Elves generally considered humans, who had short lifespans, to be inferior and often looked down on them.

Of course, it was true that the empire, a nation created by humans, currently held the hegemony of the continent, but the elves believed that the reason humans had seized control was that the elves had not exerted their full strength.

Some extreme-minded elves even thought that, even without human assistance, the elves would have been able to repel the demon race’s invasion on their own.

Arrogance.

This was the most fundamental trait of the elves.

And it was the same for the first elder.

Humans are an inferior race.

As long as the Elf Forest was intact, the elder thought there was no need to interact with them.

“It is true that humans, as a short-lived race, are inferior. I also know that most humans are not worth conversing with.”

And that was the same thought held by Reyna, the high elf.

Humans are an inferior race.

But the difference between Reyna and other elves was.

“However, the goddess’s knight, Yuris, is different.”

She acknowledged Yuris, who had saved the Elf Forest and the World Tree.

Of course, other elves recognized Yuris and the hero, but Reyna’s acknowledgment was somewhat different.

It was admiration.

Gratitude towards the one who saved the land she was meant to protect, and admiration for the one who accomplished what she could not.

Having completed her mission of purifying the forest, Reyna was contemplating a brief deviation.

Of course, she disliked the idea of being among humans, whom she found repulsive, but there was no other way.

Yuris was also human, and she was someone loyal to the empire.

“If you want to meet her, you can simply invite her.”

“I don’t think she would accept.”

“…”

Elder Mukrin sighed.

“Is that so? You secretly sent a messenger to a human.”

“If I had made an official request, wouldn’t you have stopped me?”

“…That would have been the case.”

“That’s why. I want to have a day off for the first time in a while.”

“I understand. Then I will arrange for a guard…”

“That’s not necessary. Who would want to go to the human world?”

Mukrin was taken aback by Reyna’s firm refusal.

“Please don’t say that. Who would refuse to protect the high elf?”

“I want to see why Yuris became the undefeated knight. I don’t want others to interfere with that process. Besides, if I forcibly take those who don’t want to go to the world of inferior beings, it will only lead to trouble.”

“But high elf…”

“I can protect myself. With my mother’s blessing and the whispers of the spirits, I can handle any enemies.”

“…”

“Do you think I can’t do it?”

“Of course not. It’s just…”

“Just what?”

“Humans are an inferior race, but sometimes they can be frightening. Occasionally, extraordinary beings like Yuris or the hero appear.”

At those words, Reyna laughed.

“What are you talking about? I am the one who stands shoulder to shoulder with such extraordinary beings. I hope you won’t worry about that.”

It was an arrogant statement, befitting an elf, but Mukrin could not refute it.

She was an elf who had the right to be arrogant.

The strongest elf among elves.

The most sacred elf.

The elf who had received the most blessings.

“I understand.”

Mukrin bowed his head and decided to follow her opinion.

No one in the Elf Forest would refuse her.

No matter how much the first elder, the head of the council, was, he could not continue to refuse the words of the high elf.

“Let’s prepare.”

***

The command given by the empress was.

– Arrive at the entrance of the Elf Forest and welcome the high elf envoy coming from there.

This was a mission that was absolutely necessary for the future exchange between the empire and the elves, so it was a mission that must not fail.

Yuris sighed deeply as she headed towards the Elf Forest.

“If this continues, I won’t be able to go.”

She had planned to take a long-awaited vacation to visit Max’s fantasy theater.

Not just the average three hours, but to enjoy it a little longer.

‘So I deliberately held back for a few days and even refrained from self-pleasure.’

Because of that, just seeing the faces of her subordinates made her feel like she was going crazy, recalling the moments from the fantasy, and now she had to go on a business trip.

And it was an overseas business trip.

But she could not go against the empress’s orders.

Before being the goddess of victory, Yuris was the commander of the empire’s first knight order.

“Are you going alone?”

“I have to. If I take you all with me, arrows will surely fly at us in the Elf Forest.”

“That’s true. The elves like the commander, not us.”

Yuris was a hero who had saved the Elf Forest from the demon race.

The elves did not choose Yuris as the suitable candidate to escort the envoy by coincidence.

She was recognized as the hero next to the hero by the elves.

“Phew.”

In the past, she enjoyed being treated like this.

Not only could it engrave in others’ minds that she was a necessary being, but it was also a symbol of her victories.

She felt that all the honor and status she possessed were necessary for the empire and the empress.

For her, who was absolutely loyal to the empire, it was a tremendous glory.

However, now it was nothing more than an obstruction preventing her from reaching the theater.

“There’s no way around it.”

She rode her horse towards the western part of the empire, bordering the Elf Forest.

It didn’t take long to head west.

Unlike the east, where the infrastructure was not well developed, the western part, which bordered the elves, was a solid ally, so the teleportation between cities was very active.

Thanks to that, Yuris was able to reach the border in less than a day.

“It’s dense.”

Crossing the border of the empire into the Elf Forest, Yuris felt the clear air that was refreshing enough to clear her mind as she arrived at the forest’s boundary.

And as soon as Yuris reached that area.

Saaah.

She felt various killing intents directed at her.

“I am Yuris, the commander of the first knight order dispatched from the empire. I have arrived at the forest to escort the envoy returning today.”

There was no response from the forest.

Only a brief silence.

Yuris knew that among the elves, there were those who could not acknowledge that she had saved the Elf Forest.

It was perhaps natural for such a proud race to not recognize her.

Would the Elf Forest have repelled the demon race even without Yuris?

To be honest, she didn’t care much about their words.

That battle was just one of the many battles she had won.

However, it was quite difficult to endure the hostility directed at her, who had come to escort the envoy.

While she had shown Max her losing side every time, in reality, Yuris was a symbol of victory who had never lost even once.

If she set her mind to it, she could handle all those who were currently radiating killing intent towards her.

“Are you looking for a fight?”

The moment Yuris finished her words, a figure sprang out from the shadows created by the forest.

An elf with brown hair and a sharp expression.

“High elf has not yet arrived. Please wait a moment.”

“A high elf is coming?”

“Did you not hear? The high elf has volunteered to speak with your inferior race directly.”

At the elf’s words, Yuris recalled the first time she fought in the Elf Forest.

The high elf, who had been so pure and innocent.

The image of her trembling in fear during the battle against the demon race.

‘Has she risen to a position of respect among her race in just a few years?’

It was an unusual growth rate for an elf.

It was said that it took about 50 years for an elf to become an adult.

‘She looked like a teenage girl when I saw her a few years ago.’

As she was lost in thought, waiting.

“You’ve come earlier than expected, Yuris.”

A voice so beautiful that it tickled the ears reached her.

“Reyna?”

“It’s been a while.”

As Reyna bowed her head towards Yuris, the elf defense forces guarding the area stirred.

“Even if she is a savior, why would the high elf…?”

“High elf, please…”

“The opponent is an inferior race.”

They were all astonished by the actions of High Elf Reyna.

It was only natural.

The elf defense forces, responsible for guarding the area, were among the most fervent of elves.

They were those who believed they could sacrifice their lives for the revival of the elves, making them the most elf-centric among other groups.

So, it was a natural reaction for the high elf to bow her head to a human, an inferior race, in front of such individuals.

“I wanted to meet you, the protector of our forest.”

“You’ve grown a lot.”

“Yes. Yuris, you too… your image has changed a lot. The aura you emit feels more vibrant than before.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. How should I put it… have you perhaps found someone you like?”

“…”

Yuris could not respond to the question about whether she had found someone she liked.

But the first person that came to her mind was none other than Max.

“I-I don’t know what you’re talking about. Someone I like? I-I have devoted my heart to the empire.”

“Right? I thought so.”

Reyna, who smiled brightly, approached her.

“The Yuris who protects the Elf Forest would never like a mere inferior being. I believed in that.”

Yuris felt that Reyna’s smile, as she looked at her, was somewhat different from the smiles of others.

Something.

‘It’s deep.’

Reyna took another step closer.

“Let’s go. I want to see the human world.”