Chapter 58: Balaclava

An elven banquet hall, as opulent as any human noble’s. While crafted in the distinct elven aesthetic style, it was far from the nature-loving, tree-dwelling savage architecture that humans typically associated with elves.

‘High Elves.’

A superior form, attained only by elves born with a special bloodline, once they reach adulthood and undergo an awakening.

They were the special elves, the traditional ruling class of the elven society… or so they were.

Ordinary elves lived in underdeveloped environments, harmonizing with nature until the modern era of the Continent. However, even in the past, High Elves lived in luxury, reigning like nobles.

“Greetings, Councilor.”

“Well, well! If it isn't Councilor Trudia! How have you been?”

Having entered the Apostle of Temperance's dream, the scene I witnessed, based on her memories, was a special, extravagant banquet prepared exclusively for High Elves.

Although much has changed now, the elven society of the past was ruled by an aristocratic Council of Elders, comprised solely of High Elves.

It was said that after the lineage of the ancient Elven Queen was severed, the High Elf families took over the reins of power...