79. The Evolving Village
Yellow Golden Moonflower
• A refreshing flower that purifies the surrounding air. Widely known as a folk medicine ingredient on the Frey planet. It possesses various effects depending on the refining process.
White Celestial Flower
• One of the widely known natural medicine ingredients on the Frey planet. Depending on the refining process, it has effects such as relieving coughs, antioxidant properties, and antibacterial effects.
Blue Rose Petal Lilac
• One of the widely known natural medicine ingredients on the Frey planet. Depending on the refining process, it has effects such as improving health, increasing recovery power, and enhancing bronchial health.
Numerous flowers on the list filled his sight in rapid succession.
Han showed a slight hint of confusion.
“Well, there are so many lists coming to mind?”
There were dozens of types alone.
And there might be even more.
Even if the flowers weren’t here, they were plentiful in the vicinity.
Initially, the flower garden had only one type of Golden Moonflower.
However, the diligent work of the Nightbus Rabbitbee had now brought forth countless varieties of flowers on this land.
“…As expected.”
For a while, Han carefully read the descriptions of each flower.
Soon, he became convinced.
This would surely be effective.
“System. Please quickly summarize the effective items for the elves.”
[Understood. I will provide you with recipes for fever and cold relief. 40 grams of Yellow Golden Moonflower with Blue Rose Petal-]
“Oh, wait. Let me get a pen.”
[…Understood.]
***
“Oh…”
It was a bit strange.
Han admired the verdant herbs held in his hand.
“How did the medicine become… so bright? It’s fascinating. It even has a subtle iridescence.”
Nevertheless, it had a somewhat dangerous hue.
Of course, this peculiar glow was due to the abundance of mana flowing within the herbs. Yet, at first glance, it looked more like a poison than a remedy, well… not really.
“System, is this truly medicine?”
[…I do not provide incorrect information.]
There was a slightly unsettling tone to the response.
As Han turned his head, he noticed the elves still watching his actions intently.
“What might that be?”
“I’m not entirely sure either. It seems like the gods are creating something…”
The murmuring elves.
Their cautious whispers were barely audible, but in reality, everything was heard.
After all, Han had been continuing his work at the fountain in the center of the square.
“Hmm.”
In truth, there was a reason for doing this in front of everyone.
They hoped the elves would learn the method of creating herbal remedies from Han.
“Here, Pafona. Take this.”
“…To the gods?”
Swish.
Han placed it in the hands of the girl, Pafona, among them.
Then, he gestured towards Alisa, who looked perplexed.
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“Deliver this to Alisa, Pafona.”
“….”
Perhaps Han’s thoughts had reached her.
Pafona, who had been staring at the vial for a moment, asked, “Should I deliver this to Grandma?”
Nod. Nod.
Han nodded.
He watched as Pafona hurriedly ran off.
But perhaps she was too hasty.
She stumbled on a tuft of grass.
“Oops!”
Thud!
Pafona, who fell without getting hurt, brushed off her knees, picked up the dropped vial, and rushed off, calling out, “Grandma!”
Han watched that figure in bewilderment, then scratched his head.
“Are you okay?”
Come to think of it, he was always like that.
Even in front of fierce orcs, he had gritted his teeth and held back tears.
He didn’t even flinch when other elves sobbed out loud.
***
For the past few days, everyone had been watching closely.
Amidst this, a confident response from the system finally came.
“Alisa’s condition has improved.”
Just as the system said, Alisa was slowly regaining her health.
Her pale skin started to flush slightly, and she moved without difficulty.
Of course, she was far from fully recovered.
For at least a few years, maybe even longer, she had been plagued by illness.
“But what matters is that she’s passed the dangerous stage.”
Han looked at Alisa praying towards her statue.
As she prayed, a faint golden light emanated.
Watching closely, a small mark appeared above her.
Alisa
• Weak, recovering (Still requires careful attention)
• Possesses the talent of a healer
The illness was receding.
Though not entirely healthy, she was gaining vitality.
If things continued this way, she would eventually recover.
“Are you okay, grandmother?”
“hahahaha, yes. I’m truly grateful that the gods have helped once again.”
Alisa, praying towards Han, stood up, supported by Papona, who was watching her with a worried expression.
“Thank you, Papona.”
Alisa’s laughter towards her granddaughter was truly beautiful.
She appeared young and healthy.
However, Han knew well that it was only skin-deep.
She was still fragile.
In Han’s hand, there was a statue.
A sculpture resembling his hand.
It was what Alisa had just offered as a tribute while praying.
A wry smile formed on his lips.
“To create something like this with a fragile body…”
A relic imbued with the blessing of Elf Alisa
• A sacred relic crafted in your likeness.
• Wherever you go, the relic will protect you. 3/3
…Warmth was felt along with a soft golden aura.
Was this truly the warmth of Alisa?
Or was it simply the warmth transmitted from her sanctity?
‘Perhaps it’s both.’
Han knew of her efforts, spending the night refining the statue with a chaste body for him.
He was grateful for knowing her heart.
“By the way, a relic. This is the first time I’ve seen something like this.”
[A relic is a name for an object that usually accompanies outstanding efficacy. It is a valuable item to the extent that even scouring the entire planet would yield few of them.]
“Oh….”
Han let out a small exclamation.
Then suddenly, a question arose in his mind.
“Even if we search all of Earth?”
[Correct. Currently, there are only seven relics existing on Earth.]
“…7? Huh, sounds like more than I thought?”
[This number includes the entire history of Earth. Furthermore, most of them were discovered by hunters who have been raiding dungeons in the modern era over the past 50 years. In fact, they are relics not from Earth but from other planets.]
“So… essentially, the relics in this world are practically only mine?”
[That’s correct.]
…He understood.
Han’s gaze naturally lowered.
“…Then, isn’t this more precious than I thought?”
[There are fewer of these items than even those possessed by the deities of various races. They hold significant value merely by their existence, regardless of their efficacy.]
“By the way, what is this 3/3 marked next to the relic? Can you not tell me about that either?”
[Correct.]
He wondered what this fellow could actually reveal.
Well, it wasn’t surprising since it had always been like this.
Han fell into thought for a moment.
“Come to think of it, elves offering tributes always had remarkable effects. Could this be the same?”
[Correct.]
There seemed to be some effect.
But rather than what the effect was, Han first questioned why he kept experiencing such phenomena.
“Apples, tomatoes, even oak trees moved like that.”
Such phenomena were unheard of.
Perhaps Han’s corner of the world was undoubtedly more alien than anywhere on Earth.
A fridge that acted strangely and items filled with sanctity scattered throughout the house.
And now, even relics added to the mix.
What could be the reason?
“Perhaps it’s not due to the uniqueness of the tributes sent from the other world by the elves….”
It probably wasn’t the elves’ abilities.
As someone who observed elves all day, Han could pride himself on knowing their abilities better than anyone in the world.
“So, there must be something happening between the process of coming from that world to here.”
[…….]
“Can’t you tell me anything at all? Just a hint like last time.”
[…….]
Silence was the only response.
Indeed, this was something that couldn’t be done.
He had asked the system similar questions before.
The answer had always been the same.
[…I’m sorry, but I cannot answer that question due to fairness issues.]
“Well, I guess I’ll find out eventually.”
Although puzzled, Han decided to simply think about it.
It was not uncommon for unreasonable things to happen around him more than once.
Instead, Han turned his gaze to the elves.
“Heh.”
A smile crept onto his lips as he looked down at the ground.
Seeing the elves wandering around the square made him feel relieved.
“It’s definitely more comforting when there are many of them around.”
The elves always had to be on edge.
With their limited numbers, they couldn’t defend the entire vast square.
They had to stay close to each other as much as possible, or occasionally dash to the outskirts of the square to survey the surroundings.
“But not anymore.”
Having more numbers had its advantages.
They could now keep watch in multiple directions simultaneously.
Something that hadn’t been possible before.
“Especially with the city walls there.”
The massive city walls spanning a wide area.
Elves with bows drawn looked down from the high vantage points, maintaining their vigilance.
The wide and free triple vision of the gods.
Thanks to this, Han was always in charge of guarding the perimeter.
But now, it was okay even without him.
With more elves, they could guard the perimeter on their own.
“It feels somewhat independent. Bittersweet, I must say.”
Now Han had some room to breathe.
The threat of monsters could strike at any time.
He had been vigilant, sticking with them all day to guard the surroundings.
But now, with their eyes actively scanning the area, the need for him to do so had diminished.
The recent changes in the past few days were not the only ones.
There was something more.
It was impossible for everyone to gather and live in Irina’s house forever.
As a result, large and small mushroom houses began to appear in various places nearby.
The Idnis family, who took care of Alisa, moved out to a mushroom house right next to Irina’s, and his other brothers, Ananta and Rayan, also built small houses.
“The authentic feeling of a village began to emerge.”
The pounding heart looking down at the square was not easily calmed.
I never thought this day would come.
Honestly, it’s overwhelming.