PS. Many readers have given me suggestions, and I take them very seriously. I am someone who reads the book review section, and I read each chapter comment and review one by one. Everyone is welcome to speak up.
PS2. Many people asked why the protagonist doesn't engage with the Dark Elf. I think I have made it clear, he has only ever wanted a maid who can work, at least for now he has no intentions.
Human festivals are not the same as Elf festivals. The new year festival for Elves is in mid-January, so there are still a few days until their festival. High Elves are not a populous race, so when Laine appeared in Iphita, he found that this area contrasting sharply with the festive and bustling human atmosphere outside, seemed very quiet.
