I don't want to be an elf!

Chapter Three: The Golden Fairy with a Collapsed Personality

Inside the main ship of the 2nd Wing Army.

As the hatch opened, Tohka Yatogami, at the invitation of Haiiwa, officially entered the interior of this steel behemoth.

Although it is a flying ship operated by a magical device, which sounds very complicated and mysterious, the interior is no different from an ordinary yacht and is very simple.

At the boarding gate, four orc soldiers armed with rifles nervously saluted Yatogami Tohka before leading the way.

At this moment, Yatogami Tohka was still wearing her Kamui Spirit Armor, but the Executioner in her hand was gone.

However, the Slaughtering Queen was not taken away by the soldiers, but disappeared at her own will, and could be summoned back at any time.

Even though the weapons were gone, the four soldiers escorting her still looked terrified, gripping their guns tightly and not daring to relax for a moment.

After all, the culprit behind the commotion just now was this girl who resembled a golden fairy.

Although she doesn't have the strong physique of a tiger-man or the sharp blades of some insectoids, if she wants to do something, no one on this warship can defeat her.

They were all soldiers who had been on the battlefield, and they knew the fighting power of the Golden Fairies all too well.

The difference between races that can manipulate magic and those that cannot cannot be bridged by mere physical strength or rifles.

Soon, under the watchful eyes of the orc soldiers, Yatogami Tohka arrived at the main ship's reception room.

"You may leave," Gray Rock Skin said to his subordinates upon seeing that the guests had arrived.

“But, Lady Gray Rock Skin,” the kobold said hesitantly, glancing at Yatogami Tohka with a wary look.

"Believe me, if she wanted to take down this fleet, we would be dead already," Gray Rock Skin said calmly.

"Yes."

When their superiors have said this, the subordinates naturally have no right to object.

Four armed guards closed the door and stood guard outside the reception room.

Gray Rock Skin gestured for him to sit down, and poured himself another cup of hot tea, pushing it to the side opposite him as a sign of friendliness.

Yatogami Tohka's cold expression did not soften at all, but she still chose to sit down.

Inside, however, I was completely bewildered.

She was all prepared to show off her strength in front of these guys, but instead of upholding the law and territory, Gray Rock Skin invited her into the main ship.

The reason seems to be that they mistook her for a golden fairy.

She certainly knew about the Golden Fairy race.

In this world, the Golden Fairies are the main force fighting against the Sixth Beast. They possess immense magical power, can wield ancient holy swords, and have an appearance identical to that of extinct humans.

Her main quests and side quests in this world are also related to the Golden Fairy.

However, she did not expect that as soon as she arrived, she would be regarded as a golden fairy by the natives of this world.

"Well... I can understand this lizardman's thoughts, though." Tohka Yatogami thought to herself, "If I had to choose a race in this world, I would definitely be most similar to the Golden Fairy."

From a human aesthetic point of view, they are all impeccably beautiful girls.

The Gold Fairies wield magic and holy swords, while the spirit Tohka Yatogami can use spiritual power and the Slaughtering Elemental.

Although there is a difference between spiritual power and magical power, it is impossible for these orc races, who cannot even use magical power, to distinguish between the two.

Moreover, both golden fairies and elves can fly freely without relying on external forces.

No wonder she was mistaken for someone else by this old lizard man.

"Thank you for your cooperation, unfamiliar golden fairy."

Gray Rock Skin asked with practiced ease, as if this wasn't the first time he'd encountered this situation. His deep voice carried a calming quality: "This is the Second Division of the Wing Guard. We assure you we won't harm you. Can you answer some of my questions?"

"Hmph... I'm not an unreasonable person. Since you have no hostility, I can assure you I won't harm you." Tohka Yatogami nodded. "Ask away, what's your question?"

"First, I'd like to ask, what do you remember?"

"Remember something..."

Faced with this question, Tohka Yatogami was about to answer when the words caught in her throat.

It's clear that Huiyanpi is preparing to investigate household registration.

But she had just transmigrated here. Strictly speaking, she was only a baby less than ten minutes old in this world, so how could she possibly have any memories?

She couldn't possibly tell Grey Rock Skin about her past life and her experiences in the Bungo Stray Dogs world, could she?

Moreover, she would have to play a role, which makes it even more impossible.

"Have it!"

Just as she was racking her brains trying to come up with a story that fit the character's description without arousing Grey Rock's suspicion, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she quickly came up with a solution.

"I can't remember anything."

Standing before Gray Rock Skin, Yatogami Tohka looked thoughtful, but in the end she shook her head and said in a daze, "Since I have memories, I have been hunted by all kinds of strange beasts. The only thing I can remember is fighting."

That was the excuse she came up with.

At the same time, it is also an excuse that is very consistent with the experience of Tohka Yatogami's first appearance in the original work.

In the original work, when Yatogami Tohka appeared in human society as a spirit, she was like a newborn child who knew nothing.

But what awaited her was not a warm world, but a hostile AST team determined to exterminate all the elves.

Every time she descends from the neighboring realm to the present world, endless battles await her.

This is why, despite her innocent and kind nature, she started a fight at the slightest provocation when she first appeared.

Therefore, in order to conform to the original setting and to convince Haiiwa Pi, the girl slightly modified the setting, incorporating elements of this world, and changed the AST that was chasing Yatogami Tohka into the bloodthirsty and mindless Seventeen Beasts.

"You can't remember anything?"

Upon hearing this explanation, Gray Rock Skin did not show any doubt, but continued to ask with some distress, "Friends? Home? Favorite food? I have absolutely no memory of these things?"

"Um......"

After pondering for a long time, Yatogami Tohka said uncertainly, "I...I think I still remember my name."

"Even just remembering your name is better than remembering nothing at all." Gray Rock Skin breathed a slight sigh of relief. "May I ask what your name is?"

"Tohka Yatogami".

"Tohka Yatogami, is that it? What a strange name. I don't know any Gold Fairies with names like that." Gray Rock Skin said, stroking his chin. "But for me, many races have rather strange names. Do you remember who gave you this name?"

"I don't remember." Tohka Yatogami shook her head slightly. "I only remember that it was given to me by someone very important to me, but as for who that person is, I can't remember anymore."

"As expected, your situation is similar to what I guessed, and I can basically confirm your identity."

As if he had experienced similar situations many times before, Haiiwa Pi had no doubts about Yatogami Tohka's words at all, and even seemed to confirm his own guess.

Therefore, a hint of pity appeared in his eyes when he looked at Tohka Yatogami.

“You are a golden fairy, and a golden fairy in the late stage of personality collapse, or even whose personality has been replaced.” He said with certainty, “You have a similar appearance and physique to extinct humans, possess powerful magic, and can use relic weapons. This is the biggest characteristic of your race.”

"Me? A Golden Fairy?" Tohka Yatogami asked, half-believing, half-doubting. "Then why don't I remember anything?"

“This is related to another characteristic of your race.” Gray Rock Skin sighed slightly. “As a price for using magic, if a Golden Fairy uses magic at a high intensity or frequently, they will experience symptoms of personality breakdown, forgetting who they are, forgetting everything, and even hallucinating, seeing memories that do not belong to them in their dreams, thus making their already gradually disappearing personality even more broken.”

"It sounds very sad."

“Yes, that’s why you are the respectable warriors.” Gray Rock Skin said sincerely. “Since you have reached the end of your personality breakdown, it must mean that you have contributed a lot to the peace of the floating continent islands. Although you don’t remember, someone will remember. I will send someone to check the archives to find information on Tohka Sekiyatogami, hoping to return your forgotten past to you.”

Yatogami Tohka pretended to take a sip of tea, feeling somewhat speechless.

This free identity that was just handed to me will soon be exposed.

She's only been in this world for less than ten minutes, how could she possibly have left any records here?

However, on second thought, she realized that she would soon no longer have to worry about her identity being exposed.

Just as Gray Rock Skin said, after the Golden Fairy uses too much magic, she will hallucinate and see memories and experiences that do not belong to her in her dreams, thus confusing her personality.

Therefore, it's not a problem even if Haiyanpi can't find the name Yatogami Tohka in the archives.

He would naturally interpret the name Yatogami Tohka as an effect of personality disorder, believing that she had forgotten her real name and adopted another name that did not belong to her as her own.

Therefore, Tohka Yatogami is not at risk of being exposed in the short term.

"I will do my best to find your lost memories and help you return to where you belong."

Haiyanpi poured a cup of tea, pushed it in front of Yatogami Tohka, and said in as gentle a tone as possible.

"Until then, for your safety and the safety of the floating islands, I will arrange temporary accommodation for you, is that alright?"

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"No."

Without hesitation, Tohka Yatogami refused the request.

However, Gray Rock Skin was not surprised.

Although he was rejected, he was not angry.

He also did not intend to use special methods to detain the Golden Fairy, who was in the final stages of personality disorder, like other first-class military officers.

This was not the first time he had encountered such a case.

Lizardmen are a long-lived race, but golden fairies are a short-lived race. As one of the most senior officers among all the first-class military officers, Gray Rock Skin had been assigned golden fairies to him time and time again, so he naturally knew many golden fairies who were deeply affected by personality disorder.

But even if they lose their memories and self-awareness, the purity hidden deep within their souls will not change.

In the final stages of personality disorder, some Golden Fairies become irritable, some become indifferent, and some break down because they cannot accept reality.

But no matter which one it is, as long as you have good intentions and talk to them patiently, everything will eventually be fine.

Gray Rock Skin took a sip of tea and continued, "This world is very dangerous for you. If you want to leave alone, the next military officer you meet may not be as reasonable as me."

"If anyone tries to start a fight, I won't be afraid of them." Tohka Yatogami raised her swan-like neck, showing no fear whatsoever.

"Perhaps so, but once you shoot down an airship, the floating continents will become your enemy." Gray Rock Skin patiently explained, "At that time, there will be no place for you in the sky, but the ground will be even more dangerous, with the Seventeen Beasts everywhere. You will have no chance of surviving."

"There will always be somewhere to go."

Even if you do manage to find a place to live, what are your plans afterward?

Gray Rock Skin tapped his fingers on the table and slowly asked, "How will you get food? How will you withstand the fierce winds and torrential rains? How will you find clean water? You can't remember anything, so how do you plan to survive?"