episode_0221

LLXIII.

– Now, humans from Gray’s party? Now that you’ve confirmed Gray’s safety, can you please leave?

“What?”

“Brother!”

― How could you possibly think that the World Tree would cause harm in the first place? Are Gray-nim’s usual words and actions so evil and vicious that the World Tree would punish him?

No. This is a demon disguised as a world tree!

“No!”

“No!”

Lina and Catherine immediately refuted the World Tree’s words.

“Gray is sometimes evil, but… … .”

“My brother is cruel to his enemies, but… … .”

Thank you very much.

“Don’t worry, just wait a minute. Outside.”

After sending off the two who insisted on adding more, this space once again transformed into a unique space where the World Tree resided. It was cut off from the outside world.

– Then, can I say again what I was going to ask you?

“Yeah.”

― Originally, the World Tree didn’t need a gardener. It was the same for the World Tree before the creation of the world, and it was the same for the World Tree after the creation of the world.

“Opening?”

― Ah, so… … . After the Cosmic Tree grew under the hands of the current Creator, it is called the opening of a new era among the dimensional beasts. It is said that the dimensional beasts before that had limited ability to express their will. How should I put it? Although they are called dimensional beasts, they are more like trees? It’s pitiful. It’s sad.

“I see. So anyway?”

― But I think we need a gardener now that this continent is preparing for the imminent invasion of the Demon King.

Gardener of the World Tree.

Honestly, I have no idea what it does. And what I don’t know even more is,

“Why are you telling me that?”

This is the part.

Why are you doing this to me?

– I want you to become the gardener of the world tree.

“No. I won’t do it.”

– yes?!

“I won’t do it.”

– No, why?!

“Busy.”

It’s annoying, but it’s closer to the truth and sincerity to say that you’re busy.

You’re busy. Aren’t you?

If you push yourself to your limit, you will obtain an item that is equivalent to a level that can make you a superhuman. It is a precious item called the fruit of the World Tree.

But what kind of gardener or what kind of person would do that?

Even if I return to the mansion right away and train, it won’t be enough.

“Based on the situation, it seems like the gardener should be around you, right? No?”

– That’s right. But… … !

“But that’s it, that’s it. Anyway, I’m just struggling without being able to use all the strength and abilities I have.”

As expected, it seems like the suggestion he was trying to make in rebuttal was that being a gardener can make you stronger.

– I am……!

“There are many people who can help you besides you. And besides me, a human, find one among the elves. An elf who is pathologically in love with plants, and you, a plant. Aren’t you the perfect gardener?”

The World Tree was silent, wondering what it was thinking. In that short silence, I could feel the agony of the World Tree guarding a new dimension.

The World Tree, who already spoke in the tone of a young boy, couldn’t stop himself from clicking his tongue and becoming more sarcastic.

“I can’t do it, but please find a suitable candidate. Then I’ll help you choose.”

– Is that true?

“Yeah. At least he won’t do crazy things like that piece of trash over there.”

He said this while pointing to the elf Sylvia, who was still rubbing her blackened arms and legs in the corner.

I know that it won’t be erased, and that elf knows that too.

“self.”

“Huh?”

“I got it.”

“What? Suddenly?”

“What is that guy.”

“That?”

I pointed to the elf who was rubbing his body and making a strange scream of ‘Eek!’ by himself and asked him.

“Yeah. It was weird from the start. To be honest, you’re not that handsome, are you?”

Thank you so much.

“Hohoho. Objectively, yes. Objectively. In my eyes, you are the coolest.”

Hitting someone with facts is no comfort at all.

“But when he first saw me like that, he started laughing bashfully. He didn’t seem offended when I spoke to him informally. And he said he liked me. Obviously… … .”

“Obviously?”

“That’s crazy.”

ha…….

Why are you like that, clown?

“These days, crazy women don’t even wear flowers in their hair for fear of getting hit with rocks~.”

Yeah, no.

“No matter how hard you try, you can fool me~.”

The clown glared at Sylvia as if he was going to dig up everything. May, who heard the clown’s strange reasoning,

“Oh!! Clown Sister! That sounds plausible! So convincing!”

When he said that, I almost shouted, “What the hell is plausible about that?” What persuasiveness!

“It’s a headache. Hurry up and pick out the candidates.”

– i did it!

“… Already? That’s unnecessarily fast.”

― Hehe. Thanks for the compliment. I’ll get ready for you to come inside.

That’s not a compliment, you useless world tree bastard.

“Look at this. Right? Oh! When did you put flowers in your hair? Hey, you, smile.”

“Heeek!!”

Meanwhile, the Arcanas gathered around Sylvia, seemingly interested in the clown’s argument. Then, the clown continued his explanation with excitement.

“There used to be a crazy girl in my neighborhood. She was just like this. She was ugly, fat, and even laughed at a skinny writer. She wore flowers in her hair.”

As the clown continued to argue, the space between the outside and the inside opened up and ten elves stepped inside.

“Ohhhh!”

“Se, the world tree! It’s a real world tree!”

.

.

The elves who appeared with a loud noise became silent when the World Tree shook its branches once.

– Who is it?

I answered the World Tree’s urgent question without hesitation. It was possible because the Elf had already manifested the “Divine Eye” when he entered.

“That blue-haired elf girl over there. Her name is Londinium Bedivere?”

“Huh? Uh, how?”

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〈 Information (Status) 〉

1. Name: Londinium Bedivere

2. Race: Wind Sword Clan Elf

[170cm] [B 62(AA)] [W 59] [H 64]

4. Body

[Strength 133] [Agility 165] [Stamina 127] [Thinking Power 144]

5. Divine power

Spirit [152]

6. Talent

〈Attribute Affinity – Wind〉

〈Attribute Affinity – Fire〉

〈Swordsmanship〉

7. Intimacy

[friendship]

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According to the information window of the “God’s Eye,” she is an elf woman who has reached the level of a quasi-superhuman.

I chose an elf with dark green hair fluttering in the wind, reminiscent of a vibrant green meadow, who was turning her head diligently around.

– Is there a reason?

Is there a reason? Didn’t you just choose it randomly?

Of course there is a reason.

It’s not about strength or looks. It’ll all be different once you become a gardener anyway.

The reason I chose that woman among the ten elves is because of intimacy.

The intimacy level of other elves towards me is either wary or, at worst, hostile. Nothing else matters. Since I am a candidate to fight the Demon King, it would be better to choose someone who is in a good emotional state.

Right now, everyone is smiling at me, but in reality, their intimacy is minus. Except for that elf over there.

“Yes. Reason. Talent.”

― Oh, really? Then I will do that! Thank you!

I’ll put the thanks aside. My conscience is a bit prickly to receive thanks.

― Then. Wind Sword Clan Londinium Bedivere. Will you accept the title of Gardener who protects the World Tree?

“Yes? Yes! I will work hard!”

As soon as the elf with the unnecessarily long name answered, the nine elves disappeared from sight without even being able to make excuses or complaints.

Of course, it did not disappear on purpose, but according to the will of the World Tree.

“Hey.”

– yes?

“Didn’t you see them looking at me like they were going to kill me as they left?”

– Oh? Why is that?

“Why is that? That’s why they say you shouldn’t get involved in personnel affairs. You get all the respect and I get all the resentment? Am I some kind of filter? A filter paper? To filter out the dregs?”

― It doesn’t matter what they do anyway, right? When this is over, Gray-sama… …! Ugh!

This confused world tree screamed and shook its large branches while babbling incomprehensible words to itself.

What are you doing? Are you a pervert?

– Sorry, sorry! Yes! Again, straight!

– Ugh! Yes!

As if he was talking to himself and answering someone, the World Tree shook its branches once,

– I’ll make sure to educate those guys.

And then suddenly he starts getting angry all by himself. As if he was angry. And on the other hand,

“That’s right!”

“I don’t think he’s crazy. He just seems to be losing his mind over his mutated self.”

“That’s crazy! It’s even stranger that he’s sane when he’s lost his mind! That kind of guy is called a crazy guy, and that kind of girl is called a crazy girl!”

“Different. A little.”

The clown and the witch bickered about whether Sylvia was crazy or not.

“Wow, wow! The World Tree is awesome!”

Bedivere of Londinium was excited to run around the World Tree.

okay.

In a word, it’s a mess here.

“Stop it. Come here.”

I called together the Arcanas to have a long discussion that wasn’t really a discussion.

“Let’s start with the succession ceremony. We’ll figure out whether that elf is crazy or not later.”

“Okay, Master.”

“Yeah! Oppa!”

“Okay, my lord.”

“Yes, my lord.”

The Arcanas began to competitively infuse divine power into the branches and roots of the World Tree that I had given them.

“Oh yeah! I’m number one!!”

May raised both arms and shouted, “I really competed.”

The three Arcanas completed their succession rituals, which took longer than expected.

Before the eyes of the three Arcanas, which had been closed, could even open,

Chorrr!

There were three cards that popped out as if they were jumping out of my chest.

And the three cards were waiting in front of each of the Arcana.

Above the witch’s head is a card that emits black light.

On Santa’s chest is a light blue card like clear water,

Above Huang Yi’s head is a white card that emits a clear and bright light.

Each one of them had a strong presence.