Bro is getting swindled. Tempted by title, women, then by coin.
Doesn't seem like the kind of story with lots of stakes, nor is the writing any compelling. Will follow this for a bit.
Tempted by titty, breast, then by boobies
Depends on the interpretation. In various stories elves go from purehearted do-gooders, to haughty supremacists, to stoic nature-lovers, to opportunist turncoats. Elves in manga in particular are frequently depicted as frivolous, voluptuous and promiscuous.Aren't elves supposed to be noble
And yet support roles are always foolishly looked down on unless the partymate in question can pull their weight in combat, because raw strength is always prioritized...a supporter with extended or augmented storage abilities and the ability to clean clothing, equipment, and people would be highly welcomed on most if not all expeditions, adventurer, and caravans.
But it's all just a made up plot device to elevate their MC. And it's always so damn forced. Not only because the "Elite Group" falls apart soon after ridding themselves of the dead weight, but because it should be plainly obvious that the team manager is literally doing 15 other support jobs in addition to cooking all the meals, buying all the supplies, maintaining all the equipment, and carrying everything for the entire team...And yet support roles are always foolishly looked down on unless the partymate in question can pull their weight in combat, because raw strength is always prioritized...
Most stories don't put meaningful emphasis on the hardships of the road anyway when convenient basic-level magic exists. Otherwise expeditions would have to be accompanied by a number of helpers handling menial specialized tasks.