Carren's Story

Great, today's video has been successfully uploaded!

That's right. I must've startled you earlier when I was fussing during dinner. Thanks for your understanding.

Today was the regular upload day for my ElfTube channel, and I forgot to schedule the upload.

I mainly upload vlogs about raw food or handy tips for raw food enthusiasts.

I like to think of myself as a trendsetting ElfTuber in the raw food scene on ElfTube.

Heh, that's me. Would you like my autograph?

Good, the comments are coming in smoothly too.

Time to read through them, reply, and sprinkle some hearts around.

Of course not. I'm a professional ElfTuber.

Hm? What's this comment...?

No, Master.

I'm sure they're leaving hateful comments like this on other channels too...

Think about how many ElfTubers must have suffered because of just this one troll.

People like this need to learn their lesson the hard way.

I'll respond using a private account, so don't worry.

Hehe... you messed with the wrong person, troll!

Master, I need to go now.

I can't let this go.

If I don't confront this troll face-to-face, I won't be able to sleep tonight.

It's not like I'm just going for a friendly chat.

Don't worry. Believe it or not, I'm a battle-hardened ElfTuber.

I'll be off now.

Sorry for the trouble today.

Next time, I'll buy you some delicious veggies as an apology.

Ugh... I didn't expect the confrontation spot to be in the Witch Kingdom.

Most of my ElfTube subscribers are witches.

I hope no one recognizes me.

Excuse me.

Aaaahhh!

Wh-Who are you?

I'm busy right now, so if you want a photo, maybe later...!

Umm... are you the one I've been fighting with in the comments?

Huh? Then...

You're the troll?!

Let's fight!

Shh! Lower your voice. There are too many witches around here.

I'll explain everything. Just follow me for now.

Huh?

Is this your plan to lure me somewhere shady?

You think I'm scared? I'll chase you to the ends of the earth to teach you a lesson!

Wait, is this... a shop that sells carrot dishes?

Why did you bring me here, troll?

Don't tell me you're planning to apologize by buying me a meal now.

How did you guess?

I sincerely apologize for the comment.

The truth is, I work part-time here at UFC.

I... was just following my boss's orders.

She said if I didn't find a way to boost sales, I'd be the first to get fired... *sniff*

That's a fresh approach: apologizing first, then giving excuses.

So how does that connect to leaving hate comments?

For noise marketing, I intentionally left hate comments on videos with high views.

My username is similar to "UFC," right?

The idea was to raise people's suspicions,

and think, "Could this comment be part of a rival brand's ploy to tarnish UFC's image?"

The plan was to ultimately improve UFC's image and sales. But somehow, it turned into a fight.

You think "Vf(" makes people think of "UFC?" That doesn't even make sense...

This girl... how pitiful.

Aren't you overthinking it?

Straight-up ad comments would've been better.

Well, it can't be helped.

If even this doesn't boost sales... there's only one thing left to do.

What? You've got another plan?

Get fired, of course.

H-Huh?

Here, take this as a token of my apology.

I put extra effort into frying these, so enjoy.

Hmm... fried carrots?

I don't really like fried food, but...

I'll take one bite since you went through the trouble.

This... is delicious?!

Right? Sometimes I get impressed by my own skills.

Give me some more!

No, actually, make it for to-go so that I can eat it at home!

Sure, just wait a moment.

Hehe, this must be the taste of the mortal world!

Sis, I'm here!

This garden... it's just as it always is.

Oh, Carren! You're finally here!

It's so nice to see you again after so long!

Did you finish all the veggies I sent you last time?

No. Was I supposed to eat all of them?

There was way too much for that.

Huh? It just looked like a lot because the veggies were big, not because there were many.

I told you to make sure to eat all of them for your health!

Stop nagging and just give me a cup of sugarcane coffee.

No way! You're still a kid.

I'll brew you some fragrant flower tea instead. It's much healthier.

Tsk, you're always treating me like a child.

Forget the flower tea, give me cocoa!

Hehe, I knew you'd say that.

Every time I come here, I think this, but... Kyarot's Garden is amazing, one fit for the "Radical Raw Foodist."

But as Carren the Sprite, it's absolutely horrifying.

While we're on the topic...

How long do you plan to keep pretending to be into raw food?

It's deceitful to your subscribers.

What are you going to do if they catch on or if someone exposes you?

Don't worry. I know this business better than you do.

Besides, aren't you always sneaking into places you've been banned from?

Hey, why are you bringing that up now?!

Wait... more importantly... who told you about that?

Head Priestess Ner mentions it every time she sees me.

Always asking me to stop you from doing it.

Grr...

That's besides the point!

This and that are completely different matters!

How is it different?

In the end, we're both deceiving others to get what we want.

I just tell a little lie to grow my ElfTube channel and gain popularity...

But what's got you so desperate to sneak into the Order's garden?

It's obviously because of Yggdrasil!

If I don't tend to it regularly, I get too anxious to sleep at night!

Anyway, Carren, I've been really worried about you lately.

Even if you think I'm nagging, at least pretend to listen to me.

*Sigh...* Fine. I understand where you're coming from.

So stop worrying so much.

Good. I trust you'll handle everything well, my dear sister!

By the way, I packed some giant veggies for your ElfTube videos, so take them with you when you leave.

Eek, so many giant vegetables...!

When did you even prepare all this?

In the end, you're really the best, sis.

Alright, I'll make good use of these for my shoots.

Thanks for always taking care of me, I... I... I...

You? You?

I... I'm truly... ugh...

Huh? I didn't quite catch that.

Just clear this stuff out of the way! I'm leaving now!

Haha, alright.

Come visit again soon! I'll be waiting!

Yeah. Take care of yourself, sis!

What's this? A letter addressed to me?

Is it a fan letter?

The Raw Carrot Association... a Raw Carrot Party?!

This is... kind of a big problem.

Of all the vegetables, why does it have to be carrots, the one I'm most afraid of...?

I should probably just decline this invitation.

...

But, as the "Radical Raw Foodist," wouldn't it be weird not to attend such a formal invitation?

Yeah, this is my chance to overcome my carrot phobia.

I am... the Radical Raw Foodist!

So... here I am.

Oh, everyone! May I have your attention!

The trendsetter of raw food! The thumbs-up factory of the raw food world!

ElfTuber "Radical Raw Foodist" Carren has honored us by accepting our invitation!

That introduction sounded a bit odd, but...

Hello, I'm Carren, the ElfTuber behind Radical Raw Foodist.

Oh, Carren! So the special guest they mentioned today is you?

Huh? What are you doing here, sis?

As Elias's top gardener, I couldn't miss a fundamental vegetable gathering like this!

But... you can't eat raw carrots, can you?

What are you even doing here?

I wanted to overcome my carrot phobia... so I made up my mind and came.

Carren... I'm a little moved right now!

To see you walking the true path of raw food on your own... look at you all grown up!

Sis, you think I can do it?

Of course you can. Don't worry!

Excuse me, you two?

Yes, yes?!

We're about to begin the sacred ritual, so please save your chatting for later.

Oh! Alright!

Sacred... ritual?

I thought it was just about eating dishes made with raw carrots.

Alright, now that everyone seems ready... let's begin the sacred ritual.

Everyone, please pick up the carrot in front of you...

And offer it your heartfelt gratitude.

Thank you, thank you.

You grew well, you grew well.

This... is the ritual?

Shh! Just follow along without making a fuss!

Once you feel you've fully conveyed your sincerity to the carrot...

put it straight into your mouth!

Mmm! The carrots I grew are so tasty.

This batch of carrots seems especially fresh, doesn't it?

The unrefined nutty and slightly bitter taste... raw carrots are the best!

What the...? The Raw Carrot Association is literally just a group of people who munch on raw carrots?

This is insane...!

What's insane about it?

Come on, eat the carrot in your hand!

If you keep hesitating, the other members will start looking at you weirdly, y'know?

Sis... I don't think I'm grown up enough for this.

Can you just tell them I suddenly started feeling unwell?

What? No! If you've picked the carrot, you've got to take at least one bite!

If you really can't, I'll feed you myself.

Say, "aah!"

Kyaaaah!

I... I can't do this! I absolutely cannot eat raw carrots!

I have to run, I have to get out of here!!!!!

Haaa...

After finishing my ElfTube editing, I love relaxing and enjoying a leisurely brunch.

Here's your salad.

Thank you.

It really is a plain salad with raw veggies and no dressing...

*Sigh...* Being an influencer is such a tiring job.

I can't even eat what I want without worrying about what others think.

Huh? What's this...?

Dressing sauce?

Did they bring it out when they served the salad earlier?

If I poured this over the salad... it would taste amazing... *gulp*

Ah! I've got a great idea.

I'll secretly drizzle the dressing at the bottom of the salad bowl.

Yeah! Everyone's too busy with their own meals to notice.

How many sprites here would even care enough to watch what I'm eating?

Let's do this quickly and enjoy it.

Hehehe... this looks delicious!

Om nom nom!

Huh? Was that a camera sound?

Eh, probably just someone taking a food photo.

No way they were taking a picture of me.

Forget it. Let's just enjoy this salad!

Huwaaaaah!!!

Waaaaahhh!!!

Nooooooo!!!!!

Master... What do I doooooo?!!

My subscriber count... my subscriber couuunttttt...!

It's plummeting like crazyyyyy!!!

*Sniff, sniff*...

Someone... recorded me putting dressing on my salad at a cafe and spread it around...

Now everyone's calling me a hypocrite... a fraud...

I'm ruined! What am I supposed to do nowwwww!!!

But I can't continue as the "Radical Raw Foodist" anymore...

Waaaaaah!!!

My subscribers, my popularity, my views, my ElfTube channelllll!!!

That Sprite sitting over there eating carrot cake...

Isn't that the "Radical Raw Foodist" Sprite?

From the looks of it, I think it's her. So she really was just pretending to be a raw foodist.

How can she be so shameless...?!

Ha, I can hear you whispering, you know?

What's your problem with me eating some carrot cake?

Eek! Why are you taking it out on us?

Let's just leave before we get involved!

Hmph! I've retired from ElfTube!

From now on, I'll eat whatever I want and live how I please!

Now, time to enjoy my carrot cake.

Why's it so noisy over there?

What do you mean this carrot cake shop is out of carrot cake?!

Is this a joke or something?!

Your Majesty, all the carrot cake has been sold out today.

The slice that customer is eating is the very last one.

Huh? That customer over there...

Isn't that Carren? This is perfect!

Your Majesty? Why are you suddenly approaching me so ominously?

If you have something to say, please...

It's a good thing there's one left!

I'll enjoy it, thanks!

Om nom nom! Delicious!

As expected from a carrot cake specialty shop!

...

Your Majesty? Why did you eat my carrot cake without asking?

Huh? You only eat raw veggies anyway, right?

Aren't you some kind of "raw strength eater" or whatever?

Why'd you even order carrot cake? Shouldn't you have ordered a salad instead?

It's Radical Raw Foodist!

Ever since that dressing scandal went viral, I've been ruined! Are you seriously bringing this up now?

Whether you're ruined or not, you're still a raw foodist, aren't you?

At least I remembered you, and I'm the queen!

Ugh! It was all a lie, okay?!

I hate raw food! I hate raw veggies and raw greens!

I love carrot cake!!!

Ugh, hey! Why are you yelling so much?!

You think I can't yell too?! Huh?!

Give me back my carrot cake! Give it back!

I already ate it and digested it, so how am I supposed to give it back?!

*Sigh* Why me? What's the reason for this fight this time?

Your Majesty, Carren?

Then go to another shop and buy me one!

I've already been to three rounds of shops, and it's not happening! Besides, I've maxed out my credit everywhere!

Three rounds...? Maxed out credit...?

Just let it go this time!

I'll never let it go!!!

Enough!!!

Both of you... follow me, now.

Head Priestess Ner...?

Ner?! Why are you here?

Why else? I came because I got a noise complaint.

Instead of making a scene here, let's go somewhere private and have a proper discussion.

You both know what happens if you don't come... right?

Y-Yes ma'am...