107. Ancient Ruins (7)
107. Ancient Ruins (7)
The tree of life is back. I could feel the impact right away. Gray. No, it went without saying that the area around the gray tree turned green. A small plant growing nearby quickly became a large old tree. Flowers bloom on an unknown plant.
At the same time, fluttering birds, called a symbol of beauty because the tips of their feathers flutter like fine silk, flock to the tree. Phalangsae is a very rare bird that is hard to see once in a lifetime, and the biggest feature is that each individual has a different color of fur.
In addition, the falangbird itself likes to decorate, such as weaving feathers to make ribbons, trimming feathers to look like traditional dance costumes, and dyeing them using flower petals. It is also a bird that competes with its relatives in beauty.
It’s not just the falangbird. A hot wind fox that always emits warm wind from the body that lives nearby. An ax rabbit whose claws resemble the blades of an axe. Forest jellyfish flying between trees. Prickly boars defending themselves with thorns, etc. Regardless of predators or prey, they gather in front of the tree and bless the resurrection of the world tree, the tree of life. Even the spirits came to visit and the place in front of the tree became a party at once.
The golden bird is also spinning around and dancing near the tree, probably happy that the ominous tree has been revived as a tree that exudes positive energy.
“Awesome. Alive… I never thought I would live to see something like this.”
“Me too. Really… Really proud.”
“Hmmm, it was possible because everyone had Jim.”
It was while we were witnessing this mysterious scene in awe. An even more surprising discovery was made. Even though the falangbird that eats insects and the insects that falangbird feeds on are together, they are not wary of each other.
At this moment, it seems as if a truce has been reached. As if the tree is in return for this support, it produces a fruit that looks like a peach from its stem. The fruit swells up like a balloon, and then pops! Make a noise and explode When the fruit bursts, the juice spreads in many directions.
Fruit juice pouring down like rain. The juice was as clear as water, not sticky, and had a sweet scent. I immediately took out my alchemy kit and analyzed the peach liquid.
“This is… You can eat it. It is very rich in nutrients. Look at that.”
Both carnivores and herbivores enjoy tasting the fruit juice pouring down like rain. Perhaps this sweet liquid is dripping all over the gray forest. The World Tree of Life seems to be rewarding the creatures of the forest.
“As I think, the reason why this forest is called the Gray Forest is because of this tree. But now the name will have to change.”
“Is Woros changing the name? You deserve it.”
“I want to do that. But who will listen to what I say? It might be difficult now… By the time I graduate, I will have to change the name of this forest.”
A forest that evolved under the influence of Arisha. Crucially, the replica of the world tree was transplanted, and the name of the gray forest must have been attached. Now there is no Arisha and no ominous tree. Then a name change would be a reasonable course of action.
Because of the animals flocking in front of the tree, we naturally had no choice but to move away from the tree. What I saw today is something I will never forget until I die. One regrettable part is the fact that I couldn’t show this scene to the store people.
After witnessing the mystery of the Tree of Life, I could understand why Shaiza was obsessed with the tree.
“Whoa, Woros over there… what the hell is that… “
“It seems that even the rarest beings are congratulating the tree for being revived. It is one of the highest three kings in this forest.”
The Tree of Life came out of the forest to the grassland area. These words were spoken to the being watching the forest where trees grow on a huge rock in the grassland area.
The existence exuding a tremendous presence had flames rising from its entire body, and inside the fire was in the shape of a lion. The lion sees us, closes his eyes and bows his head. And then it disappeared. Literally, when I closed my eyes and opened them, they were gone. Lerisha, who was staring blankly at the top of the rock, asked me.
“3… What are the three kings?”
“Did I mention that the animals of the Ashen Forest evolved under the influence of Arisha?”
“Yes.”
“The Three Kings are not influenced by Arisha, but are powerful Cryptids who have always lived here or migrated because they liked this environment. A fairy who loves the forest. A dark knight who protects the legendary sword. And even that lion that eats fire. So Arisha decided that it was the Three Kings.”
In the past, it was called the Five Kings. One of them is the Golden Bird’s ancestor, the Phoenix. The phoenix extended the lifespan of its master, Melgard, to the limit, but ended up taking his own life as Melgard’s lifespan expired and died.
Another dangerous serpent was killed by Melgard’s sword, and that’s how the three kings were maintained.
“If it’s a fairy… I want to see you once. I mean what it looks like.”
“If you’re lucky, you might see it today. Then go back There seems to be no reason for us to remain here.”
“Yes. Woros. You too… Incredible. He’s such a great person. Did you say that the dead tree contributed to the appearance of the monster?”
“Yes. Monsters will no longer be born in the education district. If only the living monsters are eliminated.”
Lerisha nodded at my words. I turned around and looked at the forest where the world tree had grown. All kinds of animals can still be seen moving to see the trees.
My heart trembles. Like it or not, my actions had a profound impact on this world. Just like what Shaiza did in the past, she changed the environment for the better. A smile spreads across my face when I think that I have had a tremendous influence on the world of , Which I loved.
But it’s still a long way off. Considering that surpassing Shaiza is the ultimate goal, the changes made today are just a first step.
I decided to keep today’s work deep in my heart. Every time your mind shakes in the future, reminds me of today and wake up again.
As I was moving toward the secret passageway with that thought in mind, I heard the sound of wind blowing continuously behind my back, and I turned around.
Then we could see that the golden bird, which was preoccupied with the tree, hurriedly followed us.
“Beep!”
Golden Bird seemed to be mad at us for leaving him behind. When I explain the situation that I couldn’t bring her because I was dancing so happily in front of the tree, she loosened her heart and flapped her wings. Lerisha, who was watching the golden bird carefully, looked at me and carefully opened her mouth.
“I think the golden bird likes Woros a lot. Wouldn’t it be okay if I took you with me?”
“Beep! Beep beep!”
The golden bird responds to Lelisha’s words as if it were my words. Then, as a thank you to Lerry Shah, who replaced her with what she wanted to say, she rubbed her face against Lerry Shah’s body.
Lerisha, who was attacked by the golden bird, starts to laugh. Lelisha’s words had some truth. Golden Bird follows me well. Besides, she likes Denas-senpai more than me.
But realistically, I can’t take the golden bird right now.
“Someday it will. But not now.”
“Why?”
“Because I can’t protect anyone who is after the golden bird.”
It would be safe to raise it in a greenhouse, but if you do that, it will be difficult for the golden bird that roamed the forest freely, and it will be difficult for me as well. That is, when I can exert influence on the world, when I have the ability to thoroughly and surely punish the enemies who target my property. When my name itself becomes a deterrent, it would be the right decision to take the Golden Bird.
“I hate to watch helplessly as someone harms my favorite animal.”
“Woros is enough… ah.”
“The Princess?”
Lerisha shuts her mouth as if she had made a mistake. As she recalls a bad memory, her face starts to turn blue. Then, out of the blue, she lowers her head.
“I’m sorry. Woros… I shouldn’t have said that, no one else… Your precious animal. To me who stole Puffy… Not even a year has passed-“
“Princess, I have something to ask you.”
“No, only words—”
“I have asked you not to bring up the story of last year in front of me.”
“Hey… that… sorry.”
I don’t want to talk about last year honestly. The time will come when all the disadvantages Woros suffered last year will have to be resolved someday, but not now. Come to think of it, he was faced with a situation where he had to shake off one of last year’s affairs.
Staffin Corroman, second-year student at Melgard. The duel with him was only about two weeks away. After she goes back and checks the effects of the clone of the World Tree growing in the 2nd Greenhouse, she will have to start practicing right away.