ははむす外伝 ～水晶の女王デルフィーナ～

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.

[Translated and edited from Getchu]