The Aftermath (3)

If one had to name the most perfect race in this world, anyone would choose the 'elves.'

Beginning with appearances for which even the word beautiful is insufficient, they possess naturally exceptional bodies. They can also use magic as naturally as breathing, thanks to the blessings of the gods.

Because they live far longer than other races, each individual possesses remarkable intellectual ability. Since they value 'tradition' and 'history' more than other races, they naturally possess an abundance of knowledge.

However, no matter how close to perfection elves may be, they bear serious flaws in many areas. Valuing tradition and history, in other words, means hating change.

Moreover, since each individual lives for well over 500 years, elves tend to be far more stubborn than others. The reason is simple.

They have lived this way all this time without encountering any problems. Since they are elves rather than another race, their way of thinking was bound to become rigid.

['The race most suited to 'pride.' Yet paradoxically, they possess the ability best suited to pride.]

[They boast that they are descendants of the gods, but in the end they are nothing more than mortals.]

[Someday, that arrogance will become a blade and pierce their own throats.]

For these reasons, elves are not viewed particularly favorably by other races. The race that judges elves most harshly is humanity, and humans are also the race with which elves have the worst relationship...