“So, what should we talk about?”
Me and Yeeun Lee were sitting opposite each other in a sunny room.
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Originally, it was said that it was a reception room where only the head of the family and the guests of the family could enter.
Therefore, it was not at all strange for me and Yeeun Lee to come in.
The current head of the clan was Lee Ye-eun, and I was definitely her guest.
“Well… .”
Sitting in a chair, Yeeun Lee had a cast on her leg, and her left arm was wrapped in a cloth full of strange characters.
From what I’ve heard, they say that it is an artifact that has been wrapped up because of the overuse of magical power.
There, bandages or bandages were applied all over the face or exposed skin.
But instead of making her look sickly or pitiful, it was making her look dignified and dignified.
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On the other hand, I had an eye patch around my left eye and a light bandage around my right arm.
Miraculously, I thought that the wounds were small this time, so Yeeun Lee sighed and looked at me.
“First of all, let me quickly summarize the current situation. now… It wouldn’t be that irrelevant either.”
Putting her finger to her forehead as if throbbing, she said in a quiet, clear voice.
“First of all, my father, who was the head of the family, the elders of the clan, and many other people in the clan died or were injured this time. Even if no one knew that Jaejoon Lee, the head of the Thorn Cross Society, was colluding with the Chilakjong, it would be just an excuse.”
He used Sbangali’s ability to plant his own power inside, and also used an extraordinary method of infiltrating his subordinates by hiding them in his body.
He even had the power of Surt, the natural enemy of the World Tree.
He was sincerely trying to destroy the world tree clan.
“There are a lot of dead people. Really, really a lot… . Among the civilians who participated in this festival, there were victims, and now the media outlets, associations, and the government are biting us because they want this time. Because I can’t openly tell you about the Seven Evil Bells… It was fortunate that Joo-hyuk Ahn, Green Herb, and other guilds supported me.”
Having said that, she paused for a moment.
Ha ha, and let out a small breath.
Yeeun Lee muttered quietly.
“… Father is dead.”
She bowed her head.
Her green hair, which was even bluish, obscured her face, so I couldn’t see her expression.
“I have witnessed the deaths of so many people. But my father was the first. This time, I came to realize that it is not easy to accept just because I have experience.”
I put my hand on her shoulder without a word.
She murmured, gently covering my hand with hers.
“I’m sorry, I’ll stay like this for a while.”
Yeeun Lee bowed her head as if leaning on my hand for a moment.
As she said, it was very brief.
“… To continue the story, there have been several changes due to this incident. First of all, the atmosphere within the clan has changed a lot.”
After a while, Yeeun Lee, who carefully removed my hand, began to speak.
In a nutshell, what she said was this.
The elders and elders who survived harshly due to this incident declared that they would withdraw their hands from the front line and disappeared at the same time as they retired.
The power of the branch family, which had gathered around Lee Yun-seong, almost collapsed, and the power was weakened, and most of the clan, led by Lee Ye-eun, gathered.
In a word, it was said that she had completely taken control of the clan.
“The fact that that person was not present at the scene, that I took the lead and took the lead, that there were many insiders in that faction… There are many reasons, but this is the biggest reason.”
She carefully unwrapped the fabric and raised her left arm.
Then the branches of the world tree pierced her skin and secretly appeared.
“Even after seeing this, no one is openly opposed to me and criticizes me. the problem is… .”
She looked at me skillfully, wrapping her left arm in a cloth.
“Aside from me, a person of the same age who has the branches of the World Tree has appeared. A person who is not a member of the clan.”
The problem is that many people have seen it, and I can’t stand it.
“… … .”
“And, this is… It’s not something that can be dismissed as a secret, so I’m telling you… .”
Svengali’s ability gave me a glimpse into your memories.
Even though I had expected it, it was a word that made my heart pound and sink.
“… Can you explain to me?”
If you don’t want to say it, I’ll just bury it in my memory.
At her words, I was asked to forget it right under my chin, but I managed to swallow it.
“Unless I am of this world.”
At my words, she looked at me with a nervous expression.
“Will you believe me?”
“yes.”
She nodded without hesitation.
This one was astonishingly adamant.
“You don’t think I’m going to lie?”
“Because I know I’m not the type of person to lie about this.”
Yeeun Lee declared so.
Seeing that, I nodded my head slightly.
“I can’t explain the details, but… You can think of the fact that I can use the branches of the World Tree in connection with it.”
In order to explain how you got the branch of the World Tree, you also had to explain that this world is a world in a game.
I didn’t know anything else, but I couldn’t do anything like this story.
never.
“Are you from another world?”
“Yes.”
Ye-eun Lee pursed her lips as if worried.
“… To be honest, it’s a story that has a huge impact, so I think I’ll understand what you say. It’s another world… .”
“… … .”
“Am I the only one who knows this story yet?”
“For now, yes.”
“Uh… .”
In response to my answer, Yeeun Lee gave a strangely excited voice and nodded her head.
Then she paused for a moment and asked me.
“I, but in the original world. So, originally, you are younger than me… Isn’t it?”
“I had a younger sister who had just become an adult. I was quite an age difference from him.”
“ah.”
At that, Yeeun Lee made a nod and looked into my eyes.
“Hey, if that’s the case, will you tell me… ?”
“No, it’s okay. This is convenient.”
“still… .”
“I think it would be more comfortable for a senior to talk to me.”
At that, Ye-eun Lee made a slightly harsh expression on her face, but immediately shook her head.
And she looked at me and straightened her posture.
“You want to go back? Back to the world I used to live in.”
“Yes.”
I answered right away.
She seemed to have expected it, but she had a somewhat lonely expression on her face.
“… Do you know how to get back?”
“I don’t know the details, but at least I’m guessing.”
“Are you entangled with the Seven Devils in the process?”
“It’s directly related rather than entangled.”
Ariman.
The Seven Seven Bells, which were simply mentioned in a few lines only in the setting, related to space.
Comparing with all the other Seven Evils who appeared in the original work, appeared as enemies, or even mentioned at the very least, they were clearly different beings.
And the Seven Devils are sure to have done some tricks for me.
No, even if he hadn’t done any tricks on me, there was a clear connection between them.
Now, in many ways, I had to find him.
“… … .”
Margot and Sbengali.
Even though they were called the weakest line, they succeeded in hunting two of the seven evil species.
If we go back in this way, we can definitely reach Ariman.
‘There… .’
Nidhogg’s fangs stained blacker than after killing Sbangali.
And another power emerged.
Thinking about these things, I couldn’t help but think that something was going on over and over again.
[skill]
King of thorns (???, ???)
The power of the Seven Evil Orders of Sbangali changed and blossomed.
The power of Jae-Jun Lee, who had melted into his body, and the power of Sbangali, who had transplanted a branch of the World Tree, mixed, and the power appeared in a different direction.
It seems that the remnants of the Seven Evil sects that interfered with human beings will appear in the form of armor, doesn’t it seem contradictory?
― While ‘King of Thorn’ continues, most of the abilities of ‘Branches of the World Tree’ are sealed.
― Stamina, strength, and agility are overwhelmingly increased.
― Resistance to all status ailments is greatly increased.
― Proficiency correction has been added to the spear and bow.
― The moment ‘King of Thorns’ is released in proportion to the time used, you will fall into a cursed state in which all stats temporarily decrease. This curse cannot be healed any other way.
― The karma level increases. (Neglected due to characteristics.)
― You can use a thorn spear.
― You can use a thorn tube.
― Thorn Bird can be used.
“… there?”
“Ah, sorry. put people in front… .”
Seeing me in embarrassment, Yeeun Lee smiled as if she understood.
“No, it’s okay. It must be complicated in your head. If it were me, I would never have been so calm.”
As she muttered like that, she suddenly offered something to me.
“And this one… I hope I can help you in any way to achieve your goals.”
When I got it after doing something, it was an old book.
I looked at her with eyes asking for an explanation, and she replied with a look that seemed to have nothing to hide.
“It’s a genealogy.”
“A genealogy?”
“yes.”
She nodded.
“If we go back to the story, that… So.”
“Call me comfortably.”
I said to her in a voice like I didn’t really care.
“Whether it’s a junior, Jihyuk, or that one. Any word is fine.”
“… Then as a junior.”
Mumbling in a small voice, she coughed a few times and continued the explanation.
“Some people have found out that your junior has a branch of the world tree. They will definitely ask for an explanation. Maybe, just like the misunderstanding I made at first, my juniors claim to be my father’s hidden children and try to upset the family for nothing.”
And that’s definitely not what the juniors want.
Being dragged into the center of a political conflict would not be pleasing to anyone.
“As a result of looking through the genealogy of our clan in the past, it was found that there was a person who was a member of the original family and was disloyal about 100 years ago.”
“That means… .”
“There is a saying in the world that there is an atavism, and sometimes the descendants of people who have been rejected are accepted again.”
Ye-eun Lee showed a small smile mixed with playfulness.
“It’s hard to put together, but who can say anything? I, the person in the family and the head of the family, would allow it and say so.”
And she playfully tapped and pointed at the genealogy.
“Is there a genealogy? Older people sometimes tend to be overly obsessed with the façades of appearance and legitimacy.”
“Then what, from today on, will I also become a member of the World Tree clan?”
When asked again about the story she had never expected, she nodded.
“For once, it is. Even if they were nominally rejected in the past, they are from the original family and have branches of the World Tree, so officially, you can think of them as directly below me. In other words, if something happens to me, there is justification for fighting for the seat of the head of the family without any problem.”
“Huh… .”
“In addition, in the current situation, there is no reason to turn away from someone like you. Either way, another clan with the branches of the World Tree will be born.”
As she said that, she looked at me with mixed emotions.
“Sister… No, Jihyuk-san, I know well that your journey will be arduous and difficult.”
“… … .”
“It’s embarrassing to say, but the name of the World Tree Clan has powerful power. To the extent of making you shut the mouth of a man who made a fuss by blaming you for Niil-Jun’s death and making him pay the price. The name of being a member of the World Tree clan, even the home family, has that much power.”
Even if it’s weak, it would be nice if this name became their strength.
Yeeun Lee muttered like that.
“And you can sell my name at any time if you need it. It’s not like I’ve been tampering with my family’s bloodline for nothing.”
“haha… .”
“Besides, first of all, I am also the older sister.”
Yeeun Lee muttered as if she could not give up on that alone.
“Isn’t it natural for an older sister to help a younger brother?”
“Hey, first of all, I was about ten years older than you.”
“What does that matter? After all, if you’re pretty and talented, you’re all older sisters.”
Saying so, she gently raised her face.
It’s called the so-called Ulzzang angle.
“If you’re pretty and talented like me, you’re a noona right?”
As she stared at Lee Ye-eun who had said that, she raised her head upright without saying a word.
Perhaps because of the green hair, the red-tinted face stood out considerably.
“… Anyway, I won’t see you for a while. Inside or outside the clan. There is literally a mountain of work to be done and I can’t seem to get out of it.”
She said in a casual, calm voice.
His face was still stained red.
“But I always come to you when you need it. I will always find time.”
“Thank you for your words.”
“It’s not just talking. I got that much help.”
Having said that, she glanced out the window.
Sitting in a seat with a clear view of the World Tree, she was looking at it with eyes that did not know what she was thinking.
“… I hope your will come true.”
“thank you.”
With those words, I stood up.
And when I put my hand on the doorknob to get out, her voice caught me.
“Hey, can I just say one really selfish and mean thing?”
When I turned my head to look, Ye-eun Lee was muttering without looking at me.
“do it.”
“But it’s a really bad word.”
“it’s okay.”
“… Can’t you despise or hate me for this later?”
“I don’t.”
Despite my assertion, Yeeun Lee pondered for a long time and groaned.
Then, as if he had finally made up his mind, he glanced at me and said,
“If by any chance, by any chance, you give up or you can’t go back… .”
“… … .”
“Then come to me.”
she added quickly.
“Because I’ll take it. I am capable of taking responsibility for at least one person.”
At that, I smiled a little and nodded my head.
“Yes, I will remember.”
“I’m not really joking, I’m serious.”
She murmured as if she didn’t like my reaction.
And he said to my back as I opened the door and left, as if not to forget.
“I’ll take a look at the genealogy later when I have free time. Surely.”
It’s not because I didn’t turn it round and round to make it more than 9 degrees with me.