Episode 212
56. Mary Celeste (3)
“To influence the Tree of Sephiroth, the predecessor of Mary Celeste, you will need the power of the World Tree.”
“What do you mean?”
“The fallen ancient Artel are the people of the ‘First World Tree’ that grew from the roots of the Sephiroth.”
Ishtar gently brushed the leaves of the seedling. The branches wiggled in response to the touch.
“And likewise, beings born from the roots of the first World Tree are the World Trees we know today.”
【If it is an existence that is close to the power of a god, then you should also summon an existence that is close to the power of the god.]
Lioner agreed.
“The original world tree, the present world tree, and the Sephiroth tree all have similar properties. The power of the World Tree could inflict fatal damage on the corrupted Artels.”
in short.
It’s called a hidden card.
‘It’s definitely worth a walk.’
Not long ago, he was the one who defeated the succubus queen Amodea head-on with a small number of forces.
We were able to succeed in the seemingly impossible attack because we had our hidden card, the incubus ‘Nabe’.
Seeing that the attacks of Queen Amodea and Lord Selaha were helplessly offset by Nabe, who had the same nature… … .
It won’t be much different this time.
Even if it doesn’t work, if the protection of the World Tree can only be applied to ships… … That alone can significantly increase the power of the expedition.
Of course, there is only one problem.
“By the way… … Isn’t it too small?”
I never dreamed that the world tree would grow from such a small tree. The most common seedlings were at least baobab trees.
I was making a slightly puzzled expression on my face, so Ishtar smiled as if he knew roughly what he was thinking.
“The World Tree does not grow like other trees. For a small tree to grow to a large adult, we need the power of Artel.”
“That means… … .”
“Yes, as the situation is, we will also lend our Artel community strength.”
Ishtar’s eyes twinkled and shone.
“I will pick up a list as soon as possible and give it to Sanwoo. The deadline is tomorrow?”
“Hey, you have to do that… … .”
It was frustrating.
Of course, it is true that I came here to receive advice from her for this expedition, but wouldn’t Artel have to participate in the war?
But the princess was adamant.
“This is not only a matter of Paradise Island, but the fate of our people as well.”
As long as it comes out like that, just because I say more doesn’t mean it’s going to be heard.
If you really need the power of the World Tree to defeat Mary Celeste, Artel’s participation in the expedition was a natural thing anyway.
“thank you! Princess!”
I stood up and bowed my head to Ishtar.
It was very reassuring to see that he willingly participated in the expedition without any hesitation.
‘Even in Chapters 4 and 5, he is a character who stands at the center of the episode with his unique determination and drive.’
All I could say was a promise to prevent Artel’s sacrifice with all my might.
“I promise not to sacrifice a single Artel.”
【As Artel’s guardian spirit and as a thunder hero, I will put Artel’s protection first on the battlefield.】
“The two of you are so caring for our family, so I am always grateful.”
It was already a situation where they were arguing for seconds.
As soon as I left Breath of the World Tree, Ishtar submitted a request to allow a total of 12 Artels, including himself, to join the expedition.
Some professors who were initially opposed had no choice but to grant permission because it was to use the power of the seedlings of the World Tree.
The expedition team was composed of more than one hundred people.
Princess Ishtar Arhalten and 11 other Artel.
The high priests of the temple of Canaan and the elite troops of the Heretical Judgment Bureau.
It was decided to go along with the three dean, professors from Nakwon Island, and students who were evaluated as having outstanding skills.
The Dragon Rider Linel Ereshigal and the Great Sage Candidate Yargon participated as a member of Artel.
Aidan Christopher, the successor of Tristone and the only heir to the hero.
In fact, it is the largest expeditionary force that Nakwon Island can operate.
Of course, members of the Illuminati were also included there.
Not one of them is a good player in each department, and I strongly insisted on the participation of club members at the central meeting.
A secret society for the control of variables that overturn the rules of the world.
Illuminati.
Isn’t it something we’ve been preparing and waiting for just for a day like today?
“Whether it’s Sephiroth… … Mary Celeste or the Cursed Artel… … .”
Disappears Illyana and destroys Missingno, who brought another variable.
It was just that thought from the beginning.
On Nakwon Island, which should have been refreshing with preparations for the new semester and welcoming new students.
There was an occasional tension.
* * *
Late in the morning when the moon is setting.
“Looks like everyone has gathered. Each group will be managed by each team leader.”
Dalfner Raituves, the temporary expedition leader, looked at the people gathered in the harbor and said:
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More than one hundred people fully armed and standing in line.Even just looking at it, the spirit of victory boils over and you can feel the heat of the battlefield.
Dalfner was only concerned first.
‘Even if it succeeds, it is inevitable that there will be victims.’
If the expedition consisted only of professors and the management team of Nakwon Island, I don’t know.
At a time when students are mixed, Dalfner and other professors have no choice but to use their minds a little more.
To be honest, if it was on that scale, I wouldn’t have needed this kind of power in the first place… … .
Nevertheless, at the moment of serious injury or death of even one student, the responsibility cannot be escaped.
‘I have no choice but to humbly accept the situation as it is the situation.’
Still, at least I brought people who could cover me.
Some of them were talented enough to even compare them to professors.
‘Now it’s my turn to lead and protect them. Just like my master did… … !!’
The enemies were approaching, and the day was bright.
It is time to go to the sea for the safety of the residents and a happy daily life.
After making up his mind, the expedition leader Dalfner Raituves opened his mouth to the gathered people.
“The launch ceremony should be omitted for various reasons, and everyone should board the ship as notified.”
At those words, the expedition members scattered in unison.
Even for the first time on a large-scale expedition like this, they are quickly grasping the atmosphere and acting.
Indeed, it is the judgment of the talented people on the island of Paradise.
A total of 153 members of the expedition.
Dalfner is on board, based on the expedition’s flagship, Paradise Outfit No. 1, ‘Black Pearl’.
On the left, the 2nd ship ‘Moby Dick’ controlled by Irkan, and on the right side, the 3rd ship ‘Kantrisser’ with the dean of the Arin Faculty on board.
An inverted triangle-shaped front end camp.
While Moby Dick and the Countriess get close to Mary Celeste and directly check them.
Dalfner’s flagship strikes a powerful magic bombardment from the back row.
Princess Artel and Ishtar Arhalten, who owns the sapling of the World Tree, was also aboard the Black Pearl.
Preparations for departure were completed in an instant.
“Prepare for departure!!”
“All to location!!”
👌👌👌👌👌
The anchor holding the ship was lifted, and the sails opened wide and began to move forward in the wind.
Dalfner stood on the magic circle he had drawn in advance and closed his eyes.
“Kooh… … !!”
An overwhelming level of magic was released in an instant. Everyone’s attention is drawn to the sparkling blue mana.
Dalfner Leitubes.
If Irkhan Bradamante was called a swordsman when he was young, he was called the Archmage and the Sage of Space.
key-
Dalfner’s magic and magic resonate with each other, forming a huge magic circle on top of the fleet.
‘World of Warzone’.
With Dalfner’s unique magic, you can not only check the status of all allied troops that touch the magic circle.
It was a magic that forced telepathy and teleportation to move, as if playing a strategy game.
what a great magic it is.
The wizards who participated in the expedition had no choice but to open their mouths together.
“it’s crazy.”
It was the same in the case of Lorna Aztel, who prided herself on being at the level of an archmage.
“Sanwoo, do you see that? Are you crazy!?”
“… … Do you really need to be so fussy? No one else, but Lorna-senpai?”
“Oh, no, I don’t think that level is impossible either. Time and space have some degree of intersection, so the same concept can be applied. Even if I replace all the theories and techniques I have, I can’t even copy it, right??”
In the first place, she was imprisoned in the Halls of Time and space because of her vague quest for magic.
Actually, it’s not surprising.
“Wow, whoa… … . now! I need to make a note of it now.”
Rona took out a notebook from her arms and began to fill in the squares.
‘Because this one is no less special than anyone else.’
Baek San-woo took a deep breath and thought. He and the Illuminati were currently aboard Moby Dick.
Because Mary Celeste was more than an old sewing machine, she needed access to make corrections.
Rather than the flagship to stand in the back row, Moby Dick, the vanguard, was more appropriate.
“Sanwoo, are you okay?”
Camila Lilly, who came closer, asked in a worried voice.
Baek San-woo hasn’t slept properly for the past four days.
From the Succubus Queen expedition to the present.
For over a month, Camila knew all too well that Baek Sanwoo had not been properly rested for less than a week.
“yes I’m fine. I am fully prepared.”
“Why don’t you take a break for a few hours?”
“I’ll take my heart.”
A bittersweet tone.
It was the expression of a person carrying a burden that he could not bear. Camilla was very sad to see that.
“Um, I see.”
If it was the same as before, I would have slept even if I fainted… … I couldn’t do that because of the circumstances.
Besides, a mountain cow would never want such a rest.
“How is George?”
“Well, it doesn’t seem like much. Haven’t you been reconciled yet?”
swipe.
Camilla’s gaze shifted to George, who was facing the sea from the other railing.
Perhaps he was thinking too much, he was just staring at the horizon without saying a word.
“Because I didn’t even have time to apologize.”
“It is.”
After fighting all the way up to the castle in the back alley, there was an awkwardness between George Madeleine and Baeksanwoo.
Even though I thought I’d make a formal apology after everything was done.
Right now, George and Sanu have no intention of moving first.
No matter how much disagreement arose within the team, the fire that fell right away was more important.
That was the idea they both had in common.
“Just because we fought, doesn’t it mean that this expedition is in trouble? It’s not that George can’t tell the difference between construction and construction.”
“Yes. Sometimes time is important.”
Camilla nodded fiercely.
Growth is like that.
I mean, I was only a 17-year-old or 18-year-old student.
‘Sometimes Sanwoo is very mature, but in this respect he is also like a child.’
whatever happened
It was certain that the friendship between the two would not be destroyed by an event of this magnitude.
And there was silence for a while.
Camila stood next to Sanwoo and quietly watched the night sea.
The pouring Milky Way and the moonlight shimmered and swept away by the waves.
“Camilla, when this expedition is over… … .”
“yes?”
Sanwoo’s black eyes met Camila directly.
what?
Where have you heard of this atmosphere? … .
“When the expedition is over, then we really… … .”
“uh? huh?”
Camilla took a step back without realizing it. Is this right now? But at the same time, my heart was beating like crazy.
It was at that moment when Sanwoo’s mouth was tender for the next words.
Consciousness was forced to connect, and Dalfner’s voice echoed through his mind.
『Fellowship members prepare for battle.』