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by adminEpisode 88 – The Giving Tree 3 –
The reason for this was simpler than expected.
Little children tend to only talk about what they have experienced, ignoring cause and effect.
I immediately complained to the other parent about their child being hit.
There was also a testimony that the family’s child hit him first.
I wasn’t lying.
They don’t know how to think from other people’s perspectives.
‘I was crying because I was beaten by my sister, so I asked why my sister hit me… ‘It was still absurd that he responded that he was angry because I hit him.’
in other words. I really tried to convey it properly.
It is said that the child’s unique way of communicating was used to mislead the child.
‘What should I do?’
If this happens, there is no guarantee that they will talk even if you approach them normally.
Of course, that’s not what I was aiming for.
By showing off my power and showing that little spirit there is no problem.
At least within this town I can act freely.
I was trying to get a free pass that said I wouldn’t have to do that.
And it ultimately failed.
“First of all, do you have a lot to say? If I really want you… There is no need to use such complicated methods.”
“Yes, yes… ”
“So, if that guy wakes up later, just tell him properly. To my advantage.”
“How should I say it?”
“He said he tried to guide them properly, but he scared them unnecessarily by saying that if they broke in, it would be very dangerous. So he thought he was going to attack him so he just hit Seonbang.”
“Ah, I understand… ”
By nature, when a person is in danger, he or she is generous and forgiving even if his or her reaction is extreme.
Spirits are not that different.
I thought it was a very dangerous place.
That spirit responded like an asshole.
Did I use my strength to get out of such a dangerous situation?
It’s enough to turn my anger towards myself into disappointment towards that child.
‘Well, it may not work out.’
Still, it would be right to try everything you can.
I really hoped that the spirit could do what it thought.
An awkward silence continued until the spirit woke up.
The little spirit was trembling, but at least it didn’t seem like he was seeing the same shameless person as before, so he felt less uncomfortable.
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“Hahaha. I’m sorry. After all, you can’t just trust what children say.”
“Yes. thank you Since there were women inside in the first place, there would have been an uproar if there was a problem.”
Fortunately, the spirit had a normal personality.
Although he could have been angry that he was the first to be beaten.
The attack seemed to have gone smoothly because he had also tried to attack it.
“So what do you want to find?”
“First of all, this is a skill I learned… I heard that this technique traces back to its origins and is said to be a spirit technique. Since it is a technology related to the soul and spirit, it seems like humans modified what was originally a spirit technology… ”
Ghost swordsmanship is too heterogeneous for a genius to start from scratch.
At least in the case of genius technology, it is clear what the goal was.
The goal of ghost swordsmanship is to read techniques from the opponent’s soul.
But how did they know that if they could read souls, they could discover technology?
Therefore, it is highly likely that this technology is a modification of the spirit’s.
Because there is no way a human could find out that fact.
Spiritists are closer to wizards, so it is unlikely that they would create a ghost sword technique that uses auras.
“Hmm… This is a technique I don’t know either.”
Is it actually a technique forgotten among the spirits?
The spirit who guided me also did not know this technique.
An ordinary house, but a place that becomes mysterious just because a spirit lives there.
A technique that even in such places is not well known.
It was truly special, but just as strange.
‘If you think about it, it’s a world of images… The technology may be thousands or even tens of thousands of years old. Considering that Petroel was still intact even though tens of thousands of years had passed… ‘
Petroel clings to Alice, saying he is curious about her power.
Therefore, there is no way to ask Petroel.
This is because the moment you ask Alice this, you will immediately be questioned.
Even what I’m trying to do here.
‘Alice will definitely stick around, and then my strategy will be meaningless. ‘Because we must face the guardian as an enemy.’
I don’t know if I am a marquis of the Empire.
If Alice, a member of the imperial family, does that, the problem becomes bigger.
This is because there is a possibility that it may be regarded as the official position of the empire.
It would be best for Alice to stay still while I go to negotiate with the Guardian.
People are bound to waver in front of affection, whether it is love or a benefactor.
It’s best not to say anything.
“Hmm… First of all, how about asking other Great Spirits? I think you might know if you are a Great Spirit.”
“Great Spirit?”
“Uh. There is a Spirit King up there, but the problem is that the only person who can see them is the Guardian of the World Tree.
The only other case is when I allow you… Unless you become a saint, it will be impossible.”
uh?
I’m a saint?
I don’t think spirits can differentiate between evil spirits and heavenly spirits, so I’ll have to try it later.
After getting stuck, of course.
Because if someone sees it, it may be revealed that I am the saint of an evil spirit.
“Then, I will guide you to the Great Spirit. Follow me. and. Elsie. Please speak with proper understanding.”
“IC… It was definitely in the women’s bathhouse!”
“Even if it is a women’s bath, there are cases where male employees come in. This is the case with people who clean. And you’re human, right? Since they are different from elves, they may come for a reason.”
“Pugh… ”
Now that I’ve heard it, it doesn’t seem like they’re letting people in even if their gender identity is different.
I guess they let me in because they thought it might be because I was human.
Putting those thoughts aside, since there was a lot to take care of for now, I followed a mid-level spirit.
“First of all, do you know about this place?”
“I know. You will know exactly as much as you expected.”
“Yes. Well, it has to be that way. Because this place is not open to the outside world.”
Elves are closed-minded.
The reason is to prevent the elf’s blood from thinning.
But questions began to arise one after another.
There is no action without reason.
It may be a game, but this world is real, so there must be a reason for its closedness.
Especially if what I came up with while living on this land is true.
“But why on earth are elves so closed-minded? Since you are a spirit, you can tell me.”
Elves may have been closed-minded from birth.
Because there was a place called North Sentinel Island on Earth.
However, in the past, the elves left the great forest and established a huge empire.
As the empire eventually collapsed, it returned to this place where the World Tree is located and is continuing its policy of closure.
So there must be a cause.
Something I don’t know much about.
“I’m good at that too… It’s been like this since before I was born… ”
A spirit is basically another being born from nature.
However, it is a being that is tied to angels rather than humans.
Angels are spiritual beings bound to heaven.
If the devil is a spiritual being bound to the earth.
Spirits are spiritual beings bound to this place where earth and sky mix.
That’s why spirits are similar to angels and such.
Therefore, contracts are made with various intelligent life forms.
Elves are particularly friendly to nature, so they are favored by spirits.
There are so many spirits here because there is a sacred tree that has lived the longest in this land.
The elf capital we slowly approached was incredibly beautiful.
A look of nature that has grown naturally, not artificially decorated.
Because it is not decorated, it may not be as good as the imperial palace in terms of beauty.
However, because it was natural, it was more precious than the imperial palace.
The elves were roaming around various spaces and playing freely.
Some young elves even showed curiosity towards me.
“Wow! What are you? Is this your first time seeing you? How old are you? How long have you lived? Where have you been all this time? Even though I’ve lived 36 years, I don’t remember seeing you?”
“Elert! I told you not to talk to other elves carelessly! And no matter how young Elert is, he treats older people with respect… human? Why are humans here?”
“Human? What is a human?”
“I see the spirit walking around with me, so it doesn’t seem to be an intruder. You have been officially invited!”
Perhaps because other humans were resting, the fact that humans came here on a field trip was not yet known.
Or maybe I heard it but didn’t care so I just left it alone.
“Where are you from? And how old are you? Is it true that humans reach adulthood faster because their lifespan is short?”
Even the seemingly gentle elves treated me very friendly as soon as they saw me, a human.
A person who really wanted a puppy looks cute when he sees one.
“First of all, I come from the Helium Empire and I’m 17 years old.”
“What is that?”
“Elert! No matter what, I told you not to speak carelessly! Although he is much younger than Elert, it can be seen that he has experienced many things.
The reason older people deserve respect is because they have more experience and therefore have more life wisdom! So, take an honorific title.”
“See… I lived twice as long… !”
I’m sorry, but if you include my past life, I lived 10 years longer than you.
There are only four beings known: Alice, a heavenly god, an evil god, and an unidentified spirit.
So, I follow other people and head somewhere.
Spirits and little spirits. And the elves looking at me curiously.
‘also… Unlike Sentinels, elves are not extremely exclusive to outsiders. But implementing a lockdown policy.’
It must be the decision of high-ranking people.
With that thought in my mind, I headed to the next step.
After a few minutes have passed.
I was able to reach the main body of the World Tree.
One of the largest trunks connected to the roots of the World Tree.
As I went inside, I could see a huge translucent flame sitting on one side.
“Yes. What brought you here?”
“There is a skill I don’t know, and I will tell you about it.”
“Oh, you came because you think I know? How?”
“Haha. Please take a look. I also don’t know much about human technology because it’s my first time seeing it.”
The spirits have no names.
Apart from the fact that the devil somehow created a name after losing his master.
This is because spirits have never had a master from the beginning.
So, like an angel, they act without a name.
That’s why I don’t know the name of this being.
But I was able to know this existence.
“Nice to meet you. Mr. Great Spirit of Fire.”
“Hmm? Do you know about me? Human? Or is it just a clue? Hey. You’re smart.”
Great Spirit of Fire.
Although fire is the opposite of wood.
Therefore, it is a being that lives inside the tree.
That being and I met.
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A long time ago, there lived a tree and a boy.
The two were inseparable friends.
As a child, the boy and the tree, who used to swing on tree branches and eat apples, eventually became separated from each other for some reason.
As the boy visited less often, the tree became lonely.
Then one day, the boy came back all grown up.
The tree was happy and asked to play together like before.
We decided to have a good time together, riding on the swing and eating apples.
But the boy said he couldn’t play while eating something like an apple.
The boy asked the tree to give him the answer because he was so sad and didn’t know what to do.
The tree said that if it had no trunk and only a stump, it could have sat on the stump, rested, and comforted, but that was impossible.
The tree said that this space it was in would become a sanctuary. So I told him to rest here until his heart heals.
The boy, who was no longer a boy, decided to rest under the tree trunk.
The tree gave everything generously.
However, the boy gave nothing to the tree, so why did the tree give generously?
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