The Tale of Hero Alice's Social Death (Pantsu Hero Alice) Chapter 134 - Am I Going to Meet Every Past Hero at This Rate?

"Welcome to the Elven Forest."

At the entrance of the elven village, a very mature-looking female elf welcomed the group from the March Academy with a formal smile on her face. One couldn't see any sort of dissatisfaction toward tourists on her face at all.

Of course, Alice still noticed that the four young elven guards standing on either side of the entrance were looking at the March Academy's students with indifferent and wary eyes.

"The person receiving us is Elder Nina. Among the elders, she is the best when it comes to gauging a person's mood and facial expressions, which is why she is normally tasked with handling diplomatic work and receiving guests," Lalu introduced as she leaned into Alice's ear. "You noticed, right? Other than Elder Nina, the other elves here are behaving either indifferently or warily toward our group… This is just how elves are, so don't mind it too much."

When Alice heard Lalu's words, she realized that the loli elf must be worried that she might get a bad impression of the elves because of this situation, which might, in turn, affect their relationship. After rubbing the loli elf on the head, Alice lowered her body slightly to match Lalu's height and said, "Don't worry. I already mentally prepared myself before coming here."

Other than Alice, none of the other students noticed the four elven guards' indifference and wariness. After all, unlike Alice, they didn't come here with a deeper motive. They came here solely to sightsee and have fun. So, they naturally wouldn't pay as much attention to their surroundings.

Subsequently, Alice and the others entered the elven village under Elder Nina's lead.

"Huh?"

The instant Alice stepped past the village gates, a female guard standing on the gate's right side frowned and turned toward Alice's direction. Because of their heights, Alice and Lalu were positioned at the front of Class C04, so the female guard instantly noticed Alice.

"What's wrong, Filia?"

The other female guard standing beside the Elf named Filia noticed the change in her partner's express

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