episode_0060

“By the way, Lisbeth.”

“huh?”

“Was there anyone around? It’s still the World Tree. If it were a large tree, it would have taken some time to cut it down.”

Now that I think about it, that’s true. Yuna’s words also raised questions.

You can get a rough idea of its size just by looking at its base.

No one knows while cutting down such a big tree?

···Is that okay? It’s not even just a tree, it’s the World Tree.

“It seems that humans thought that too. They thought that if it was an important item, someone would tell them or be watching, so they cut it without any worries. But that’s not the case.”

“no?”

“It’s a cultural difference. Before that incident, elves didn’t care about such things.”

You don’t care?

I didn’t understand what was being said.

If it’s an important item, shouldn’t you check it carefully to make sure nothing happens?

“For the elves, the World Tree is sacred. No one has touched it or even thought about doing so. So there are no guards. Because no elf would harm the World Tree.”

“That way of thinking led to the anger, that’s it.”

“That’s right. They forgot that humans are different from elves. After losing the World Tree so vainly, they pathologically started protecting it. They even moved to a village just because of the World Tree. They changed like humans.”

Although it was explained as a difference in culture, it is true that in the end, it was a fucking thing.

You taught the elves to take care of important things.

From my point of view, I don’t understand why such an important tree was not protected, but in the end, it is also a human’s point of view.

I have no words to say that I thought the elves were okay.

…However, there is something a little strange.

The village was moved because of the World Tree and not for any other reason?

“Is it true that the World Tree is dead?”

“I told you. Humans cut it down? I saw them cremating the World Tree and holding a funeral. What the hell?”

“···Then, what does it mean that the village was moved to protect the World Tree?”

okay.

weird.

According to the Pope, what is needed is a branch of the World Tree.

If the world tree has already died, it is obvious that it cannot be saved.

I was discouraged because I thought so, but the story of the World Tree appears in Lisbeth’s old story.

The story of the dead world tree.

“Huh? He’s the second world tree. Ah, you probably don’t know. It was a secret. Except for a few humans, no one knows about this.”

No, crazy.

The world tree is not one? Is this really a crazy world?

“Yes, yes? Two generations?”

“The World Tree’s son…? Daughter? I don’t know. Anyway, there was a child. He was somewhere else.”

“Wasn’t there only one world tree…?”

what.

There really is nothing normal.

The world tree is giving birth…? Is this right?

“···Why? Even the World Tree can have children. Even though there was only one tree. Anyway, there were many people who didn’t know about it. That’s why everyone moved there. To protect the World Tree.”

“I see. And then you started to cut ties with humans?”

“Yes. Most people are of the opinion that what if I tell them and they cut it down again. It has become unbelievable.”

You taught me the importance of things and how to be suspicious of others.

Awesome, human!

You took innocence from another race!

“So, can we get his twig?”

“I don’t know. To him, the person who killed his parents was a human being. . . . It would be difficult to look at it positively.”

“Haha… It must be difficult.”

I’m going crazy.

To obtain a branch from the World Tree, you must obtain permission from yourself or the Elf Queen.

The elf queen side is difficult.

Lisbeth has run away from home, and it is clear that the queen will not be impressed.

But you ask the World Tree directly? There is no way it would be possible without going crazy.

You’re granting a favor from the person who killed your parents…?

Isn’t this blocked?

If you secretly take it, you can’t even start a real war.

“···Shall I take it secretly?”

“Gwae, are you okay?”

“No? I think it’ll be okay as long as I don’t get caught.”

Lisbeth is so carefree.

I got angry at the fact that I was expecting it for a moment, so I stabbed him in the lower abdomen.

“Hey!? You, you…! I told you not to do that!”

“This is a ridiculous story, Lisbeth. Take advantage of it.”

“What nonsense! It’s possible!”

“···Really? What are the chances of not getting caught?”

“Uh, that’s…about half and half?”

No, half as much?

What is this guy? What should I do to get half of it?

“Well, is that possible?”

“I heard that elves have good ears. Wouldn’t it be difficult?”

Yuna and Jupiter reacted skeptically.

It seems doubtful whether it will be possible to fool elves with good ears.

“No, you can. Just trust me!”

“···I’m anxious.”

“There is no other way! Are you telling me to just trust me?”

The two people and I looked at each other.

Well, there is no way…?

As I reluctantly nodded, Lisbeth smiled confidently.

“Don’t worry, I’ll show you that it’s possible!”

I’m anxious.

I am so confident that I am actually afraid.

What kind of confidence is this?

***

“···Who is there?”

Ah, sit-pal!

You got caught! What are you going to do with this?

I raised my sword in preparation for the inevitable battle.

It was a bit difficult to kill, and I was about to swing my sword to stun him, but Lisbeth came out alone.

“···Huh? Are you Princess Lisbeth? I heard you ran away from home. Have you come back?”

“Ah, ahaha… I have some work to do. Can you look after me for a little while, mister?”

“Ha. Just this once, princess. The queen is waiting.”

“Oh, I heard. I heard. I heard you were very angry. Is this true?”

“If you heard it, you would know. It’s quieted down a bit now, but there was a lot of chaos in the beginning when you ran away from home. If you get caught, your butt won’t be left behind.”

“Ugh, ugh…”

“I don’t know what you came back for, but be careful not to get caught, princess.”

Grrr.

Lisbeth approaches after talking with the soldier.

···Not knowing how to deal with her, we waved awkwardly.

“···? What’s wrong with everyone?”

“Well, uh… were you a princess?”

“Huh? Didn’t you tell me?”

I didn’t do it, you bitch! What on earth!

Suddenly, what is a princess again?

“No, I think you said last time that you were close to the queen.”

…I’ve said something like that before.

Was it when we first met? I said it while showing wind magic.

“The time you got caught for five pieces of candy.”

“I told you not to say that! It wasn’t five candies!”

“···Then ten?”

“Ahhhh! Really! I told you not to! This guy who usually forgets things easily, why doesn’t he forget things like this?!”

No, that’s it.

Mite Lisbeth’s impact was too big…

Because it was not an incident that could be erased from memory.

He spoke to Lisbeth, who was fuming and getting angry.

“You said it was the Queen in the first place. I didn’t expect it to be your parents.”

“···Ah, that.”

“Why are you calling me queen? It’s confusing.”

There is no way you could know this.

It’s like calling a parent who works at a company a manager.

They think they are strangers, who thinks they are family?

“No, that’s it. Queen, no, it’s what mom said. You’re not being too serious… something like that?”

“so?”

“I tell you to call me queen no matter what. Be a little more discreet or something.”

“···It doesn’t seem to be of any use at all.”

“Of course. Do you think that will work?”

“at all.”

The troublemaker elf princess…

This is a more standard combination than you might think.

I felt strange because it seemed like the perfect character for a night game.

“Okay then, let’s set off again. Just go this way.”

I’m anxious.

Shaking off the uneasy feeling that was creeping up on me, I walked after Lisbeth.

“Uh, princess. What are you doing here?”

“Princess! Play with me! Huh?”

“···Princess, you had an accident again. I told you so···.”

Ah, really.

If you don’t take it, you’re a piece of shit.

Everyone gets caught!

***

“Ah, they’re here. It’ll be here.”

I looked around at Lisbeth’s words.

…Definitely, it has a different feel from the elf villages so far.

Several elves with their weapons drawn are looking around.

Fortunately, we weren’t caught, but if we were, there would be a big uproar.

“Hmm, fortunately there was no major problem.”

“Ahem! Of course. What are you looking at me for?”

“You hung it countless times and shouted loudly…”

“···That’s right, Sister.”

“Ugh!”

Lisbeth, who couldn’t even get her money’s worth after boasting, sank down.

So why are you bragging? Yes, bragging.

I’ve already been caught a lot.

It’s surprising that everyone passed on because they were friends.

How good is your friendliness?

“···Uh, anyway! The World Tree will be in here! Look forward to it!”

I’m sorry.

I opened the door, avoiding the eyes of the guards.

Unlike the elf village that blends in with nature, this place has an artificial feel.

Numerous guards stationed there.

He seemed to have reflected a great deal after experiencing that incident.

“You can steal it secretly, really secretly…”

“Okay. Just taking a little bit from an inconspicuous area will be enough.”

Although it was not as big as the base where Jupiter lay, a huge tree came into view.

It must be the world tree. Seeing that majestic appearance, I instantly understood the feelings of the elves.

They cut down a tree like that…?

I was lost in sentiment for a moment, but came to my senses when I heard the sound of Lisbeth moving.

I was just about to get closer to the World Tree to pull off a branch.

A voice was heard for the first time.

“···Are you guys dating?”

What does this mean again?

Rather than the fact that I had sneaked in and someone caught me, I was more embarrassed by the absurd question and looked in the direction where the voice came from.

From the top of the World Tree, a girl wrapped in leaves came down holding a book.

“Like this book, are you guys dating?”

I looked at the cover of the book.

…It was a picture of two girls licking each other’s tongues.

No, what is this bitch?!