Chapter 371 – Episode 371 – The Root of the World Tree
“Is this place…”
Unfortunately, Zad did not have all the information.
We are just preserving the research results at that time.
Since her virginity was taken away, she has been focusing on serving Asta, so there is nothing she can do.
Still, the good news is that I had one of the most important pieces of information.
Honestly, I wonder where it is.
To put it bluntly, I gained two pieces of information.
‘This is where the roots of the world tree sleep.’
A kind of high elf-only space that we discovered before.
A space operated by the three powers of the world tree: roots, flowers, and fruits.
It was created by balancing the three forces.
And as much as I found such a place.
I could have found another place through the data I got there.
The place I found out through that investigation was the dungeon at the root of the World Tree.
A dungeon where the roots of what was left of the World Tree were cut off and sealed.
If you think about it with common sense, it’s an old place that should have completely withered away.
Seeing that the seal continues to be maintained, and its strength is maintained.
Since it was the core of the world tree, the conclusion was that it seemed to have survived somehow.
And if you’re alive, you can conquer the dungeon and get something.
That is highly likely to be the key to solving the current situation.
“There’s nothing?”
“Well, it’s a suburban area.”
In the elves’ dimension, there is a kind of rural area called the Outer Region.
After developing everything that could be developed previously.
In fact, it is an area like a garbage dump where the remaining waste is dumped.
In the distant past, when the World Tree existed, this planet had a self-purifying effect.
We could all live beautifully without this area.
Currently, it is a limited area that can be used by purifying a very small number of areas through vitality, so it has no choice but to exist.
Because I didn’t have enough vitality to do that in the first place.
We are maintaining this world by bringing it from another dimension.
Because of that, they are working hard to create a colonial dimension.
‘I told you to be extremely careful.’
Basically, life force spreads from the side with the most to the side with the least and has the tendency to achieve equilibrium.
It was said that in places where vitality has dried up, one must maintain the vitality with magical power.
… Actually, we didn’t really understand the concept of vitality.
‘Well, it seems like it would be okay to use magical power to protect the body.’
If you create something like a layer of magic with magic.
There doesn’t seem to be any big problem.
… I think an accident would have occurred if I had entered without knowing anything.
“It looks like they just won’t let me in.”
“Wha!?”
“Tomorrow!?”
Let’s arrive at the entrance of the dungeon.
Suddenly Naeil started complaining of pain.
I made everyone step back due to the sudden situation.
At that moment, a strange tree trunk suddenly appeared from the bottom of the dungeon and attacked us.
It doesn’t seem like a favorable sign.
If you do this from the beginning, the strategy will likely be more troublesome than you think.
“What…!”
However, strangely enough, the attack was focused on Naeil, who was sitting down.
No matter how much I block the attack.
We were unable to properly block the wooden tentacles that attacked us by changing their positions on the floor.
“Kyaaa!?”
“Tomorrow!”
When it comes to durability, Naeil is quite sturdy and has tank-type characteristics.
I had no idea that they would lift him into the air like that, subdue him, and then arrest him.
Naeil, whose arms and body were tied to a tree trunk, was dragged into the dungeon unconscious.
“Teacher! We can’t go in here!”
“…”
Is there even a separate condition for entering the dungeon?
A situation where no one except me and Naeil can enter the inside.
If we retreat like this, we will miss tomorrow, which is being dragged in now.
Then, there is only one option left to choose from.
If I hadn’t planned on risking my life to save it in the first place.
I wouldn’t have come to a place like this, in the middle of enemy territory.
“Everyone please take care of this area.”
“Teacher?”
“I’ll get it.”
It was a little rough, but it didn’t seem like he was trying to harm Naeil.
Of course, it may feel like a living sacrifice.
First of all, it is true that no matter what the situation, there is a certain amount of time.
I decided not to think too bad about it.
“It’s at maximum power anyway. Everyone, don’t worry too much.”
“… Teacher.”
“Yes, the two of us will come back safely. We will finish conquering this dungeon and get what we want.”
I smiled slightly.
I let go of some of the tension that had been building up.
Because I didn’t really want to worry you.
‘… This way!’
And I jump straight into the dungeon.
Tomorrow began to follow the flow of the tree tentacles being dragged in.
Certainly, the dungeon here is no neat and tidy, but strangely old and shabby.
And what’s a bit questionable is that it strangely doesn’t keep me in check.
They’re following me to the point where it’s annoying
Why don’t those tentacles attack me?
‘If you think about it, I was the only one who could come in.’
Considering that entry and exit to the dungeon was blocked except for Naeil and I, who were kidnapped.
It looks like there are some conditions for entry.
… What on earth was that that kidnapped Naeil?
‘Because this is the dungeon of the World Tree…’
To put it simply, part of the world tree resides here.
That guy somehow survived by surviving on his own.
I think he feels like he has found the best material needed for self-growth.
In the end, part of our body has now been replaced by the World Tree.
Tomorrow and I were allowed to enter because we were quite similar to a part of this world tree.
The World Tree, which was cornered, kidnapped Naeil, who was more urgent among them?
It was definitely a plausible interpretation.
Well, let’s just consider that this is the situation…
‘Now!’
The moment when I decided that I had caught up a lot in my own way.
He jumped in at once and cut off the tree tentacles that were tying Naeil up.
Now, let’s secure tomorrow and then conquer the dungeon.
“Ugh!?”
Tree tentacles suddenly sprouted from the ground.
I caught Naeil floating in the air again.
Just like before, they were captured and transported as if they were precious.
‘Aha…’
It doesn’t matter if I come in.
It’s not okay to disturb yourself.
I felt a bit cold as I looked at the tentacles that were starting to attack me.
Those tentacles are not something that even an F-level hunter can easily block.
Probably because it is in the highest position in the elven dimension called the World Tree.
… But on the other hand, it’s not that I can’t deal with it.
“Whoa…”
I bring up the powerful technologies I know through ‘mirroring’.
The wings, which were previously used for flight, were swung generously and converted to attack use.
I went into full combat mode.
‘Of course, I won’t win like this.’
This world tree has also been weakened after enduring for a long time.
It’s not like there’s no chance of winning.
And since they are connected as one, if you give an impact on one side, the speed on the other side will also slow down.
In that case, this may be better than rushing along in the end.
“Ugh!?”
However, strangely, I felt something stirring inside my body.
The battle was continuously interrupted.
I’m like this, I’m probably going to die tomorrow.
“Fuck, get out of the way. Get out of the way!”
Still, the battle was effective in its own way.
Even though I interfered in this way, the battle itself was going somewhat in my favor.
As soon as I noticed it, I ended the battle mode so far.
I immediately kicked my body in the direction where Naeil disappeared.
Because the tentacles treated Naeil a little roughly.
Some of her clothes were torn and falling off.
Thanks to this, I was able to grasp the general direction and follow it, albeit late.
“This is…”
And the result of digging so hard inside.
We arrived at a place that, at a glance, appears to be the center of this dungeon.
A building with a temple-like atmosphere.
The writhing tentacles of the tree are intertwined as if they are spreading out roots.
Naeil was there, her entire body restrained, her eyes closed and fainting.
The pain must have been severe while being dragged like this.
I felt sad because my whole body was covered in sweat.
… I’m sorry the teacher came to the rescue so late.
‘Anyway, it’s a little strange.’
Her arms were tied and lifted upwards.
A tree branch extends from the waist, as if hugging it with one arm.
The wooden tentacles are holding her voluptuous breasts tightly, as if they were shackles.
Up to that point, I’ll just assume it’s a fair pervert taste and that’s the end.
The tentacles on the buttocks support Naeil so well that it seems odd, supporting Naeil like a chair.
It gave off an air like a queen sitting on her throne.
“Tomorrow… Ah?”
The moment I stepped forward to rescue her, Naeil sat down with her legs crossed in a strangely gentle posture.
I slowly opened my eyes and started looking this way.
The very cold and expressionless face sent a chill down my spine.
“You…”
Not tomorrow.
I had that thought for a moment.
And as if to prove my thoughts.
When Tomorrow’s mouth opened, a strange language I didn’t know spread into my ears.
Perhaps it would be correct to say that the World Tree took over Tomorrow’s body.
I don’t know why that is possible…
‘That doesn’t mean that what needs to be done has changed.’
After thinking about it to that point.
I immediately jumped in and tried to cut off the tree tentacles that were holding onto Naeil.
At the same time, Naeil’s face distorted in irritation, and tentacles that appeared not from the ground but from the air poured out near me.
“Ugh!?”
The movement of the tree tentacles is completely different from before.
It really came at me relentlessly.
I used up all the magic I had and tore the branches coming towards me.
“… Hmm!”
Just like that, I jumped into Tomorrow’s arms.
