I see your code (144)
Elves are usually called the children of the World Tree.
This is because most of the elves over the age of several hundred were actually born from the leaves of the world tree.
In other words, an elf can be said to be a plant human with both plant attributes and human habits.
Considering that photosynthesis is possible to a certain extent and it can also read the emotional hormones of plants, it would not be so wrong.
The problem is that as of now, the world tree is not functioning properly.
This is because the climate of the Velia continent did not match the World Tree. Naturally, the number of elves born sexually increased significantly more than the rate of births from the leaves of the World Tree in later generations.
A generational conflict arises even if there is simply an age difference, not to mention that the parents of the parents are completely different species.
Thanks to this, the society of the elves was suffering from the recent clash between the older generation born from the world tree and the younger generation with elf parents.
“What do young people who aren’t even 100 years old know?”
Elysium, the capital of the elven race.
The 4th Elder, Rep. Gorenzo, who had a stylish mustache in the house attached to the highest point of the World Tree there, said with a sullen expression.
“I mean, they are all who have never experienced the war of liberation 500 years ago. I heard that these guys are even concerned about tea these days. Have I already forgotten that my ancestor was a world tree… … .”
“That might sound like discriminatory remarks! Please withdraw immediately.”
7th Elder. Galadriel, who ascended to the post at a very young age for an elf who is 150 years old, countered with an angry face.
“Whether we eat vegetarian or meat is just a matter of personal preference, not of obligation! If the logic is that we shouldn’t eat plants because half of them are made from the world tree, isn’t that saying that we shouldn’t even eat meat because we’re half of the body?”
“Oh, come to think of it, the 7 elders have nothing to do with the world tree. Then it may be difficult to understand. There would be no way to feel this natural bond.”
“what?!”
“Come on, calm down.”
Reelhard, the second elder with white hair, sighed a little and set out to set the mood.
“We came together to come up with countermeasures, not to fight. First of all, the problem should not be misunderstood. Hey, let me tell you something.”
“That is quite true, but… … .”
5 Elder, Andras took off the glasses he was wearing and pressed his forehead against his forehead.
“The question is whether there is something to be said about gathering like this. The intention to revive the World Tree is good, and this is already the 342th World Tree Reconstruction Conference. But have you ever come up with any sharp measures so far? Maybe the time has come to stop these meaningless meetings… … .”
“you! So, are we going to let the World Tree die now?!”
“It’s not like that, but until a proper countermeasure is prepared… … .”
“Then why don’t we gather like this to find a solution!”
“If we gather like this, we are saying that the measures will not come out of nowhere.”
“This person really is!”
It was really instantaneous that the Presbyterian Association, which said that only the wisest of the elves were gathered, became a refusal. They didn’t raise their fists, but the shouts that you could only hear at the market board came and went, and it became a mess.
The first elder had to calm the situation, although it was not a look that could be found with dignity. Duilan just watched it with a dazed face.
‘Everyone is just frustrated.’
Whether they support the holding of the meeting or claim that further meetings are meaningless. No one objected to the idea that the World Tree should be revived.
It is natural. Even if he wasn’t born directly from the World Tree, all elves will feel the same way he treats his parents.
Fighting like that is lamenting over their incompetence, not really blaming the other person.
Only after the turmoil calmed down did Duilan calmly step out.
“Any opinion is correct. However, even though this meeting may seem pointless at first glance, it is also true that there is no other way.”
1 As the elder opened his mouth, the hall became silent in an instant. It was because they respected the years of Duilan, who had led them over hundreds of years. He continued looking at those elders.
“And it’s hard to say it’s completely pointless. At least I can show the other elves the level of determination that they are trying to save the World Tree.”
“… … Isn’t it a problem to keep showing only the will? There is no real solution.”
7 Elder Galadriel looked up and groaned in a quiet voice. 4 Elder Gorenzo got up from his seat, horrified.
“This little guy, only 150 years old, really wants to see you, let’s see! Do you see the 1 elder as water because you are in the same elder’s seat?”
“I’m not saying I’m wrong, are you? Stop arguing about his age. Other races laugh when they see it.”
“stop.”
As there was yet another sign of an endless fight, Duylan spoke in a quiet but firm voice. And he immediately turned his gaze to the seven elders who had shut their mouths.
“I am well aware that in the eyes of young people like you, this feels like useless pretentiousness. However, I want you to understand that even that pretentiousness was ultimately made out of someone’s need. Showing that the leadership hasn’t given up yet cannot be treated simply as meaningless. Surely the World Tree will eventually die, isn’t it supposed to be publicized in this way?”
If that really happened, the elven society would be half-collapsed. Because they had only one common denominator, the world tree, that held them together with their developed individualism over the years.
7 The elder Galadriel took a step back and bowed his head.
“It’s not, but… … .”
“Then you can think of it as giving meaning to this meaningless meeting. Do you agree with me?”
“… … Yes.”
“Then, let’s try to give meaning to the contents of the meeting now.”
Du Yilan, who brought the atmosphere at once, turned his attention to the 5 elders this time.
“Are there any survey results on the soil of various places?”
“Yes. Most of the entire continent would have included all the mountains and forests.”
Putting on the glasses Andras had taken off again, he continued.
“Let me just say that there has never been a better place than this land where the world tree is now. It would have been natural if it was natural that they would have searched for and decided on such a place from the beginning.”
“Isn’t it an investigation that includes spirit veins that have magical powers?”
“Of course. You can’t leave out the most important thing.”
“It sounds like you couldn’t figure out the cause again this time.”
“Yes.”
tuk. Andras answered, pulling out hundreds of sheepskin parchment.
“Actually, the conditions are so good that it is hard to understand why the world tree is withering. No matter how much the World Tree consumes nutrients, this is the most fertile land on the continent. According to the common sense we know, even if there are four or five more world trees, it is normal if they grow well.”
“Is that so?”
“There is a common sense that we don’t know.”
Andras sighed quietly and frowned.
“It may be that energy that is completely different from nutrients or magical power needs to be supplied, or it may simply be that the world tree has reached the end of its lifespan. Even though we were born in the World Tree, we know very little about him. It was the first time 500 years ago that the plant was relocated.”
The World Tree is the only tree on every continent. It is also the spiritual support of the elves. Studying the world tree up to the sacred time is bound to be subject to many restrictions and conditions.
“If you give me permission even now, I can go into the investigation… … .”
“Crazy!”
4 Elders, Senator Gorenzo, pounded the desk and got up. Andras shrugged as if he had expected it.
“How dare you say something crazy about opening up the world tree! No matter how carnivorous you are… … .”
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Meat eating. It is a disgrace to the younger generation, who said they were born out of carnal lust, not the world tree.7 The elder Galadriel was furious and was about to shout, but Duylan was quicker to open his mouth.
“Four elders. it’s a meeting place Be careful what you say.”
Duylan looked at Gorenzo with cold eyes. Gorenzo, who was stingy, immediately apologized to him. The target was not Galadriel or Andras, but Duylan.
“It doesn’t matter what you think about meat or anything, but… … .”
Andras continued to fix his glasses.
“Ultimately, someone has to do it. Unless we just keep putting our hands up like this and watching.”
“Not until dirt gets in my eyes!”
“Then why don’t you go in? To be honest, isn’t it time to get bored with life when you’re 700 years old?”
“But this guy!”
The meeting turned into a battlefield again with no meaning in returning to the original intention.
Duilan also watched him silently, not thinking of stopping him this time. I don’t think a healthy conversation will come out if we force it to end anyway.
‘Is there no harvest today?’
It is understandable that it is not a simple conclusion as it has been involved for almost hundreds of years. But the biggest problem is that there has been no progress so far.
‘The time has come when we have to give a conversion point.’
In fact, Duylan was in a state of agreement with the fifth elder, Andras, in his heart. That is the opinion that we should dig into the world tree. After all, that’s actually the only way left. However, the reason why it has stood still so far is simple.
‘The backlash is too strong.’
It’s not just about older elves like the Four Elders. Even young elves like Galadriel say, ‘That’s a little… … .’ and will subtract
Andras is a peculiar thing, and even the young elves who clash with the older generations on every occasion do not agree with such radical action.
‘As long as there is no clear evidence that the World Tree may die, there is no possibility that this issue will progress further.’
And to prove him, you have to split the world tree. Only then will we be able to find clear evidence.
I can’t see the inside because I’m against cutting the world tree, but to see the inside, I have to part the world tree. There is no such contradiction.
In the end, it was time for Du Il-lan to break up the meeting without showing his frustration.
“Wait.”
The 6 elders, who were staring blankly into the air, fluttered their light blue hair and intervened. At this place, the other elders widened their eyes at the words of Il-jeom Hong. She seldom spoke while attending meetings.
“Felina, is something wrong?”
“Someone is approaching this place right now.”
At that, Gorenzo tilted his head.
“Another elf is coming up? You must be aware that access is prohibited here except by the elders, right?”
“I didn’t say the elves were coming up.”
Felina turned her dazed gaze outward.
“Someone said they were coming closer.”
“Isn’t that the word? No one in the world can fly to the top of the World Tree.”
“I hate talking nonsense.”
With those words, Felina closed her eyes. It is an expression of the will that he does not want to open his mouth any more. Not uncommon, Gorenzo ended up with a slight tongue-kick.
“It seems that Elder 6 has misunderstood something this time. Second to the height, you know how strict the security is here.”
“Well. I don’t know who it is, but it’s true that something is coming.”
When Duylan said so, Gorenzo waved his hand.
“Since you have lived for a long time, you also have a sense of humor. You talk nonsense like that.”
“If you don’t believe it, look out the window.”
“… … Well, since you are talking about the 1st elder, I would like to get along for once, but what else is out there? … .”
With that said, Gorenzo walked closer to the window. Still, he did not even imagine that something was floating outside. That’s because there was no such thing as an intelligent body that could reach the top of the World Tree in a straight line on the continent.
It’s just Duilan’s joke I haven’t heard in a long time. I simply thought so.
“… … .”
So when Gorenzo looked out the window, he was really startled and had no choice but to open his mouth. It was because there was a ship of amazing size approaching at a great speed even though it was floating in the sea.
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