I see your code (150)
Ramuses just kept smiling strangely when asked what the hell that meant.
And after so much rest, he led us to the World Tree. It was around the time when Arina, who had become frustrated, pouted her lips.
“I was like this, but if it doesn’t matter, I’m afraid I’ll just give up on the saint and go back.”
“Aren’t you looking down on the position of a saint too much?”
I think it would be better to pick another candidate.
As I was thinking about that while looking up at the sky, I heard a voice in front of me.
“Im here. This is the entrance to the World Tree.”
Ramuses said, pointing to the bottom of the hollowed-out tree.
But I did not look at the hole, but lifted my head and looked up. It is so big that even if you turn your head up to 90 degrees, you can’t see the end.
I tried going up to the top floor, but seeing it from below is completely different. Even me, not an elf, was heartbroken by the magnificence of my appearance. Arina, who said she would go back if nothing happened, has already opened her mouth wide.
“… … I thought it was big when I looked at it from above, but was it that much?”
“You can’t do it alone, can you?”
“Are you pruning?”
Ramuses, who came closer, cut off the conversation between me and Arina and asked. I shook my head and said.
“it’s nothing. It’s just a joke between us. Rather, does the World Tree burn through that hole?”
“Oh, yes. Not only that, but most of what you can do with the World Tree is handled within it.”
Ramuses smiled brightly and posed like a restaurant waiter.
“Then would you like to go right in?”
“I do that.”
He took Arina, who seemed half-passed, and went straight into the hole. And I looked inside.
“This… … .”
“Isn’t it like another world?”
… … I was going to say
Without a moment to fully enjoy the thrill of seeing the image in the setting, Ramuses continued to babble.
“Anyone who comes here for the first time has that kind of reaction. I am surprised every time I come, so don’t be shy. The world tree has already exceeded ten thousand years… … .”
It looks like some guide is explaining the history of the museum.
I blew Ramuses’ words out of one ear and looked around.
I want to say I wasn’t surprised, but honestly, a little… … No, it’s very surprising. I have to say that it feels like I have entered another world within this world.
Obviously, it was a hole in a tree that came in, and there are many trees in it too. There are also large trees that can become tourist attractions in any city.
Not only that.
They were waving their leaves as if it was a prejudice that plants could not move, and each time they did, a pure white light fell from their side.
It’s probably world tree powder, which is more expensive than a dragon heart of the same weight. To be the key ingredient for a superlative high potion that can save even those whose heart has stopped.
As I stared blankly at the elves who were carefully picking up the light powder, I heard a crude voice from behind.
“Can you feel the energy of that life?”
It was not Ramuses who was still reciting the history of the world tree. Because he was in front of me.
It seemed like he was talking to me, so I slowly turned my head.
“You are one of this group. The name… … .”
“It’s Balkun. It’s not a name I really want to tell you.”
He’s a very sociable friend.
Anyway, the man who introduced himself as Balkun looked at me with a harsh impression that was not like an elf.
“The world tree is also called the mother of all things by another name. Not only we elves, but you humans as well.”
“It’s a name that only a few people who have seen the world tree call.”
“It’s important that they are humans who have seen the world tree firsthand.”
Balkun said, scratching the beard that had grown haphazardly.
“It means that even your people, who are not children of the World Tree, cannot help but feel awe after seeing it in person. But what did you do when you saw such a world tree?”
“I scratched it a little. Thanks to that, I am able to carry out this mission now.”
“I could have asked for your pardon. Do humans have a custom to destroy houses without permission from their owners?”
“They have been dragging each other for hundreds of years, but it would have worked very well if an outside human tried to persuade them.”
Balkun looked at me again without saying a word. I just shrugged at the gaze. Ramuses, who was reciting the history of the world tree 8,000 years ago, intervened between us.
“Calm down, Lord Balkun. There is nothing wrong with this statement. I understand how you feel, but now is the time to think rationally.”
It was a kind voice, but it seems that it did not reach Balkun.
He stared at him for a long time as if he didn’t like Ramuses, the same elf, and then left with a kick.
Ramuses looked back at him and sighed heavily.
“sorry. As I said before, I didn’t know that this was going to happen even before we started. That friend isn’t that rude in the first place… … .”
“I didn’t really care about it. Wouldn’t it be better to start sooner than that?”
Because I can’t listen to the rest of the 8,000-year history of the World Tree.
Ramuses licked his lips as if regretting whether he knew how I felt.
“It would be better that way. There is still some time left, but it is something we want more to restore the World Tree quickly.”
“Of course, I feel like a chimney to hear about the history of this magnificent and great World Tree… … .”
“The heart understands. I’ll postpone it until later. There are many opportunities in the future. Let’s stop.”
I sighed inwardly and followed him.
This isn’t the elven version of Rakian. If it hadn’t been trained in advance, it would have shortened its lifespan by 10 years. Guess who isn’t a fan of the World Tree?
Anyway, it was the moment when Ramuses stopped walking after reaching the tree.
Aww!
A pure white light came from somewhere and hit the area around us along with an explosion. All of a sudden, everyone started to panic. Except for one.
“Defense posture!”
Balkun, who seemed to have come to his senses first, shouted in a loud voice. The party was wary of whether they remembered what they had to do at that time. But there were only a few elf kids nearby.
Ramuses, who came close to me, frowned and gave an order.
“Come and find out what’s going on.”
At those words, an elf sprinted out towards the children.
He had a few conversations with the guys who seemed a little stunned, and then came back with a bewildered look on his face.
“What the hell is going on?”
“that is… … It seems that you accidentally activated the memorize magic you saved in the morning. I was going to use it when I was playing outside with my friends… … .”
Ramuses hardened his expression.
“Even children, have you forgotten that magic is absolutely forbidden near the World Tree? Go to the Presbyterian Church right now… … .”
“Why don’t you just skip it once in a while?”
I cut off his words and opened my mouth.
“First of all, our mission comes first, and the people involved are still kids who don’t know anything about it.”
“They are famous bad boys in town. To say that they really don’t know anything, the oldest among me is sixty-five… … .”
“Nevertheless, among the elves, it must be at the level of a child. That’s not what’s important right now, is it?”
Ramuses glared at the children terrifyingly, and then sighed heavily.
“If you say that, I understand. It is a sin that cannot be forgiven in the first place, but it will pass for now. We also have an important mission.”
“You are very kind.”
“It doesn’t matter.”
After he said that, he waved his hand at the kids. The guys who had been watching this until then were confused and ran away.
Ramuses stared at the back to the end, then turned his head towards me, kicking his tongue.
“To ride the World Tree, some preparations are required. Could you please wait a moment?”
“Of course. You can do it slowly.”
The preparation required a lot of work, so Ramuses took the whole party and left.
I watched each of them carefully.
At that time, Arina, who was restless in the circumstances of her return, approached and asked.
“… … Isn’t that what Rihanna did? You must have seen them somewhere.”
“right.”
As soon as she accepted it, Arina put on an absurd expression on her face.
“No, but why did you do that again in the yard where you got your hatred? Did you ever want to go back to jail?”
“I had a few things to check.”
“Is that something important enough to risk our freedom?”
“Of course.”
I continued speaking without taking my eyes off them.
“What in the world could be more important than the distinction between friend and foe?”
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About 10 minutes pass. Ramuses, who was moving something hard near the tree, came closer with sweat.
“You waited a long time. Shall we start off?”
“Are you all ready?”
“yes. Perfect.”
Arina tilted her head.
“It seems to me that nothing has changed.”
“It would be right now. In a little while, things will change.”
Ramuses groaned and led us near the tree. and asked sensibly.
“Do you know the identity of the forest surrounding our village?”
“A forest is just a forest, is there anything else?”
Arina asked as if it was ridiculous. Ramuses laughed hahaha, wondering if those words stimulated the emotions of only the elves.
“you’re right. A forest is just a forest. However, this place is a little different from other forests. Do you know what it is? Except for the large area.”
“Well… … . I do not know. Elves live?”
“If it’s a difference, it’s a difference, but… … The name of our forest is ‘Forest of the World Tree’, not ‘Forest of Elves’. Even though the name of the village is the village of elves. Why?”
“… … no way?”
Arina’s eyes widened as if she had foreseen something. I just quietly waited for the teacher’s class to finish.
“you’re right.”
Ramuses smiled brightly and spread his arms wide.
“All the trees in our forest are connected to the World Tree. All of them, with over tens of billions of trees!”
At that moment, a root pierced the ground around us.
Kugugugung!
Arina, startled by the sight, almost fell over. I grabbed that guy’s back and straightened his posture.
Ramuses nodded satisfactorily as if it was the reaction he had been waiting for. And he said while posing as the waiter when he came in.
“I will take you to a special seat. Please follow me.”
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