ははむす外伝 ～水晶の女王デルフィーナ～

あらすじ

In the Kingdom of Lindbaum Linica, located southeast of Central Lutina, the royal capital of Rydner, the Lindbaum family reigns supreme. Despite being a small nation, they have remained fiercely loyal to Rydner since its founding, producing numerous high-ranking government officials and ministers. The story's heroine, Delphina Lindbaum, ascends to the throne at a young age after her sickly father's passing.

To quell her subjects' unease about the sudden emergence of a new queen, Delphina swiftly demonstrates her prowess in both domestic and foreign affairs. Her beauty and competence as a ruler earn her the adoration of her people, who affectionately dubbed her the "Queen of Linica Crystal".

Three years into her reign, just as everything seems to be going smoothly, disaster strikes. In the neighboring ally of the Golas Kingdom, a military force calling itself the Golas Revolutionary Army staged a coup, massacring the royal family and seizing control of the government. With lightning speed, they launch an invasion of Linica.

The Kingdom of Linica, with its limited territory and modest military might, had long relied on trade and diplomacy, leveraging its abundant mineral resources like Aconstone and Linica Crystal. However, this proves to be their Achilles' heel, and the royal capital swiftly falls to Golas' unexpected large-scale invasion. Queen Delphina, heeding the advice of Elza, the royal guard commander, attempts to escape the palace with Mariel, one of her loyal guards.

Having narrowly escaped, Delphina and her companions seek refuge in a vast forest known as the "Forest of Spirits". However, en route, they are spotted and surrounded by the pursuing revolutionary cavalry. Against eight skilled horse riders, only Mariel stands a chance in combat.

"Ah, even though everyone has sacrificed so much for me, is this where it all ends?" Delphina murmurs, gazing up at the sky. At that moment, an arrow pierces through a cavalryman's forehead, sending him tumbling from his steed. The cavalry, rattled by the sudden ambush, fall one by one as long-range arrows find their mark with deadly precision. In mere moments, they are annihilated.

"Could it be that you've come to our rescue?" Delphina calls out towards the depths of the forest. From the shadows, a boy emerges.

"Rescue? I merely saw a wealthy-looking woman under attack and decided to help. Since I saved you from a tight spot, I expect to be compensated accordingly." The dark-skinned, pointy-eared boy—a dark elf—coldly informs her that his aid comes with a price.

This marks the fateful encounter between Iron, the dark elf of the Spirit Forest, and Delphina, the Crystal Queen. What does the future hold for this unlikely pair?

Delphina, the Crystal Queen. Mariel, the elf who swears unwavering loyalty to her queen. Leila, the dancer who, believes in the queen's return and hides alone in the royal capital.

Iron, a dark elf shunned and despised by society, harbors a deep distrust for humans and elves alike. This tale unfolds as Iron's path intertwines with these women, his interactions with them shaping the course of their journey. Despite being an outcast, Iron's heart is no different from that of humans and elves.

――LIKE to LOVE―― As Iron spends time with these women, he learns to open his heart, care for others, and experience the thrill of falling in love.

Set on the same stage as "Hahamusu", the Rydner continent, this is a story of love, passion, and adventure. Unlike Remnant, the protagonist of Hahamusu, Iron has no status or renown to his name—he is but a simple hunter. And so, the curtain rises on the extraordinary adventure that awaits this unlikely hero.