Ch.150Unexpected (2)

Words become seeds. This saying is used when carelessly spoken words become reality, but it also contains a lesson not to speak recklessly.

I’ve witnessed countless instances of words becoming seeds in my previous life too. Most were posts on social media that later became legendary, with people making pilgrimages to visit them.

However, looking closely, people often speak of possibilities. For example, having an accident the next morning or finding a bundle of money on the street.

This world contains various probabilities, including extremely rare ones. When words become seeds, it’s usually because these probabilities coincidentally hit the mark.

Speaking of probabilities, let me give an example.

What are the chances that events from a novel written out of boredom would actually occur in reality?

In my previous life, there was a novel that half-predicted the 9/11 attacks, and rumors say the author was later recruited to write various scenarios.

Something similar happened in South Korea too. A novel that “prophesied” the famous presidential gate scandal.

The novel was about a shaman helping someone who would become president, and the story matched the real-life scandal so closely that even the author expressed astonishment.

As you can see, works that predict the future are countless if you look carefully. The culture of my previous life was more developed than this world, with quality media pouring out, so things “statistically” matched up.

And my current situation is both similar and slightly different.

The main content of Biography of Xenon Volume 13 is about the World Tree’s roots becoming corrupted by Lucifer’s (Pride) schemes, leading to Elvenheim being invaded by demons and turning into chaos.

The protagonist’s group tries to return after hearing the news but gets held up by Lilith, and by the time they finally arrive, they’re greeted only by Elvenheim on the verge of becoming ruins.

If this actually happened, it would be a world-shaking catastrophe, but demon activity has completely died down since the Demon War, and demons aren’t even being discovered anymore.

So the corruption of the World Tree should never happen…

[Shocking! The World Tree Yggdrasil was actually being corrupted!]

[Root corruption that even the World Tree’s mana couldn’t purify. If this had continued, would demons have actually invaded?]

[As the World Tree root corruption becomes reality, leaders of each country are deeply concerned about possible demon invasions.]

[Who is Xenon who predicted this crisis? Coincidence, or did he already know?]

And it actually happened. What the hell is this, seriously.

I was speechless looking at the news in the newspapers. I thought the invasion of Elvenheim would be the focus, but a completely unexpected variable occurred.

Corrupting the roots to neutralize the World Tree that emits mana fatal to demons. This was purely my imagination, not based on any research whatsoever.

I’ve only visited Yggdrasil, where the World Tree is located, once. I only watched Arwen’s speech and returned immediately, not even reaching the vicinity of the World Tree.

So this is merely a coincidence, and I swear I didn’t write it knowing it would happen.

‘Of all things, the World Tree…’

The problem is that the World Tree’s roots are actually corrupted. Apparently, a nobleman from Alvenheim who read Volume 13 felt uneasy and requested Arwen to check, and she complied.

Normally the Senate would oppose, but it was about the World Tree, so they couldn’t. After careful inspection, they discovered the roots were indeed corrupted.

Naturally, Alvenheim was thrown into chaos. The World Tree has been a gift directly from the gods and a symbol that has protected them for 3,000 years.

And now the roots of that World Tree were gradually becoming corrupted just like in the novel?

This is absolutely shocking for elves and a catastrophe that should never happen.

The only fortunate thing is that unlike the novel, it’s not someone’s scheme but a phenomenon resulting from the aftermath of the Demon War 3,000 years ago.

Still, the fact that corruption is progressing is undeniable. Currently, Alvenheim’s clergy are working together on purification, but the repercussions are enormous.

For example…

[Adventurers and mercenaries searching frantically for traces of demons. Debates rage about the difference between demons and demon-transformed magical beings…]

[Leaders of each country have decided to raise vigilance against demons. With the World Tree corruption becoming reality, there’s no guarantee demon invasions won’t happen too.]

[3,000 years is enough time for all races to become accustomed to peace. Demons might be waiting for an opportunity, just like in Biography of Xenon.]

So hardly anyone is treating the novel as just fiction anymore. People searching for traces of demons have increased significantly.

With the impossible becoming reality, there’s no law saying demon invasions won’t happen either. That’s what’s written in the newspaper.

It’s an absurd situation for me, but it doesn’t end there.

[Xenon is not just an ordinary sage. He must be a renowned scholar who can access Alvenheim’s World Tree and has connections with high-ranking nobles in Alvenheim.]

[People are saying Biography of Xenon might be a book predicting the future. While the characters may be fictional, the situations themselves could be events that will occur in the future.]

[Pride, Lucifer, said: Long peace tends to soften even cold judgment. Did you enjoy the peace so far? This must be Xenon’s warning to us.]

Unexpectedly giving a “warning” has made more people seek me out, treating me not just as a sage but as a “prophet.”

While their misunderstanding works in my favor, I feel like things are getting bigger and bigger.

When I reveal my identity in the future, will they believe me? Considering the current situation, I doubt it.

‘…I should send a letter to the publisher first.’

At this rate, who knows what will happen, so I’d better clarify my position. The newspapers may call me a prophet or whatever, but this is just a coincidence.

I have no intention of exploiting this and can’t even handle it. I need to calm this situation as soon as possible.

‘It’ll take some time since the publisher needs to transcribe it.’

I sighed as I folded the newspaper. I couldn’t get used to the world going crazy because of a novel I wrote.

If praise for my work were the main focus, I’d happily accept it, but all sorts of bizarre variables keep popping up. The first was the change in perception of magical beings.

I’m worried that after the completion of Biography of Xenon, when I write about World War II, all kinds of machines might start appearing. Of course, the probability is slim since my previous life’s history would be fantasy to them.

Let’s ignore the fact that the World Tree corruption progressed despite that slim probability. Right now, getting rid of my troubled mind is important.

“…Heh.”

I can’t help but laugh. Why is this actually real?

The newspaper also mentioned the appearance of Dark Elves, but the main focus is solely on the World Tree root corruption. It’s a baffling situation for me as an author.

Of course, as time passes and the situation calms down, attention might shift to the Dark Elves. The appearance of Dark Elves is certainly not something to be taken lightly.

‘First, let me write the letter. All of this is just a coincidence, and I’m not a sage or prophet, just an ordinary scholar.’

More precisely, an aspiring scholar. You need to mix truth with lies to avoid suspicion.

‘Arwen must be busy right now, so I’ll call her later.’

The World Tree root corruption is an unprecedented catastrophe, so Alvenheim must be in chaos. Naturally, Arwen and other Alvenheim leaders must be extremely busy.

If Biography of Xenon is truly treated as a book of prophecy, it will greatly impact Arwen too. She’s desperately blocking the Senate who are eager to find me.

I sighed deeply again with my complicated thoughts, then threw myself onto the bed.

‘Right. Once I send the letter, things will calm down. They will calm down.’

A few days later.

[Breaking news! Traces of demon summoning ritual discovered in a cave in the Kirs Mountains! An adventurer accidentally discovered it in a usually deserted area…]

[Traces left by demons are being discovered everywhere. Will events unfold as Xenon warned?]

[Traces of hardline magical beings who disappeared after the Racial War 300 years ago also exist… Helium has dispatched an investigation team after hearing the news.]

“… …”

This is driving me crazy.

[Isn’t Xenon actually not just a prophet but an ‘incarnation’ of a god from the future? Risking danger to travel back in time to warn this world complacent in peace…]

[Position of each religious order: Even gods cannot reverse time. However, if it’s not gods directly reversing time but targeting mortals, it’s not entirely impossible.]

I’m really going to lose my mind.

[Xenon has stated he is neither a prophet nor a sage but an ordinary scholar, but most people don’t believe it at all.]

[He must be hiding his identity for a reason. Perhaps there’s a restriction preventing him from directly revealing what will happen in the future?]

[Being an ordinary scholar from the future would explain how he could publish a novel with such writing skill and readability. After all, the culture of the future would be overwhelmingly more advanced than the present…]

Hey, you bastards. You’re just doing whatever you want.

‘I really am a reincarnator… just from a different world.’

The situation seems to have gotten worse.

*****

Alvenheim before demon traces were discovered in reality.

Alvenheim was experiencing great chaos due to the unprecedented catastrophe of the World Tree’s corruption. The mixed-blood incident happened among people, but the World Tree was on a completely different level.

The World Tree was more than a holy relic to elves—it was a gift from the gods, so corruption was unthinkable.

So even when Volume 13 was released, everyone initially maintained that fiction shouldn’t be applied to reality. But when the concerns actually materialized, they had to change their thinking.

Biography of Xenon became not just a book to read for entertainment but one that must be read.

“Your Majesty, please reconsider…”

“I refuse. How many times must I say no?”

Naturally, this influence extended to Alvenheim’s queen, Arwen. Not only the Senate but even noble houses were pleading to find Xenon, or rather Isaac, driving her to the brink of madness.

In fact, Arwen nearly fainted when she learned the truth about the World Tree root corruption. Having a personal relationship with Isaac, she knew he was writing Biography of Xenon purely as a hobby.

However, when the World Tree root corruption was confirmed, she couldn’t help but have doubts. The corruption of the World Tree was impossible, so did Isaac really predict it?

She had a slight suspicion that he might be a prophet, as rumored.

“Your Majesty, this is a critical matter. Whether Xenon is truly a prophet or not, the fact that he saved the World Tree from crisis remains unchanged.”

Phiren, a senator of the Council, spoke in his characteristically aged voice. He had come to see Arwen accompanied by two other senators as usual.

Though outwardly respectful and polite, Arwen could sense the intention hidden in Phiren’s words. He probably wanted to bring Isaac here to use him for propaganda.

In reality, the elves of Alvenheim currently feel infinite gratitude toward Isaac for saving the World Tree. The content in the book about Alvenheim being invaded by demons?

None of that matters—reality is what’s important. While the appearance of Dark Elves has also attracted attention, it’s still minimal, with people merely showing curiosity.

Moreover, Arwen knew that due to her mistake, the Senate had mobilized personnel to visit the publishing house. She learned this from Isaac and only then realized she had left the speech manuscript unburned.

The speech was still in its original place, but its position had subtly changed, indicating someone had touched it. Thanks to this, Arwen realized the Senate had planted many spies.

“It’s true that Xenon saved our World Tree, as you say. And we’re investigating whether the content in the book might come true.”

“That’s right.”

“But have you not considered the burden on Xenon? Think about why he writes under a hidden identity. He must have his reasons for writing these books.”

This allowed her to refuse more firmly. If the Senate were to find Isaac, she questioned whether she could protect him.

Sensing he couldn’t break Arwen’s determination, Phiren sighed with a frustrated expression. Normally such an expression would be avoided, but Phiren had one more question.

“…I understand. Then may I ask just one thing?”

“Permission granted.”

“I’m curious about the relationship between Your Majesty and Xenon.”

“…What?”

This was a question that even Arwen couldn’t help but be surprised by. But before she could resolve her confusion, Phiren continued.

“Your Majesty has refused every time we’ve tried to find Xenon. Even after the World Tree root corruption was revealed, you still refused as you do now. So we can’t help but be suspicious.”

“Wh-what…”

Phiren conveniently omitted the fact that he had stolen and read the speech, but the flustered Arwen had no time to think about that.

It was true she had a friendship with Isaac, and moreover, having made a mistake, she felt her blood run cold. She couldn’t help but be tense, wondering if the Senate knew about that too.

Phiren, as if he had caught something, smiled subtly and posed a hypothesis to Arwen.

“Were Your Majesty and Xenon truly lovers?”

“…?”

What nonsense is this? Arwen blinked her silver-gray eyes and then looked at Phiren with an expression mixing confusion and astonishment.

She couldn’t understand what kind of thinking would lead to the assumption that she and Isaac were lovers.

“Your Majesty is of mixed blood. And until you became physically an adult, you lived in human society. You must have met various humans then, and among them might have been Xenon… that’s what we’re thinking.”

“… …”

Isaac wasn’t even born then. Arwen was too dumbfounded to speak.

Phiren seemed to interpret her reaction in his own way and continued with a triumphant expression.

“But due to the fundamental difference in lifespan, it would have been difficult to continue. So Xenon must have included his own pain in the book. Isn’t that right?”

“No… that’s…”

“Your Majesty, lingering attachments are emotions that are difficult to resolve. Especially when related to love. Please let go of those attachments and consider what’s more important for Alvenheim.”

“… …”

“We will take our leave now. Please reconsider once more.”

Saying this, the Senate members bowed respectfully and left the audience chamber. Arwen stared blankly at their retreating figures and then burst into hollow laughter.

“What… nonsense is this?”

At first, Arwen dismissed it as nonsense, but…

[Is Xenon really someone who traveled back in time? Or is all this coincidence?]

[If he’s an incarnation of a god, it’s not an impossible story.]

As traces of demons were discovered around the world and the hypothesis that Isaac was a person from the future emerged, she couldn’t help but change her thinking slightly.

Perhaps not now, but in the distant future, a situation like in Biography of Xenon might have occurred.

Moreover, Isaac had said he didn’t need compensation for the speech, that just seeing her beautiful appearance was enough.

In addition, he had been lenient about Rain’s treatment and provided various conveniences knowingly and unknowingly.

“…Should I read it once more?”

Arwen began carefully reading from Volume 10 along with Kayre’s side story.