After going around the daily dungeon once, leaving Lucia asleep.

Is it because it starts early in the morning? I was able to come back fairly early.

To be honest, I wanted to stay at least all day, but I couldn’t help it because of my lack of ability and the fact that the number of monsters inside the dungeon was limited.

It’s noon at that time.

In a fairly warm time, despite the chilly fall weather, I was again at a crossroads of choice.

“Well… … .”

It’s not a simple worry like today’s lunch menu.

Of course, that is also important.

Empire-style, federation-style, or Neris Kingdom-style seafood would be fine. But what you need to worry about now is on a different level.

The student council president, Latia Picea.

As an elf, no one knows as much about the branches and fruits of the World Tree as she does.

Since he has an abnormality, I think he is the most difficult target to deal with in this academy.

What can I do though?

Of course, if I had to choose between my discomfort and world peace, there would be only the latter.

“Hmm… … .”

We must meet at any time.

Even at this moment, ‘existences’ are invading.

The day when the king representing the monsters and Tia, representing humanity will collide is getting closer by the minute.

Not getting the fruit of the World Tree is a painful mistake.

If, at least once in a while, if Latia had the fruit of the World Tree… … .

No, it is enough just to know where the fruit will be.

Just being able to get that possibility is worth it.

For that, I must be able to do anything.

Yes, even if she wants me to dress as a woman, and even if she wants to take a picture of it.

“Whoa… … .”

I have to deal with it.

The things I staked on my scale are my unstable future and my country’s human dignity.

I will set myself on fire for a peaceful future.

Okay. The promise is made.

“This is Oz Quo Vadis, from the first year leadership team. I have business with the student council president, so can I come in?”

I stop in front of the seemingly empty student council room and knock.

“Oh, can you wait a minute?”

I thought I could hear a rustling sound for a moment, but then I heard student council president Latia’s embarrassed voice.

What are you doing inside that makes you so flustered?

“Did you wait long? sorry. It’s a bit messy… … .”

“No, thanks.”

I was blankly counting the number of rings on the wooden door, and Ratia appeared.

Contrary to his usual well-groomed appearance, seeing that his breathing was a bit disturbed, he must have been in a hurry.

“come in.”

“Ah yes.”

When I entered the student council room through the door Latia opened, I saw various women’s clothes.

“oh!”

I saw it exactly.

The door to the closet was open, either because it hadn’t been closed, or because there were too many of them.

‘Is cosplay a hobby?’ It was a sight that I couldn’t laugh at all because I knew her abnormal sexual desire to have the same fresh delusion.

“Would it be okay to talk for a while?”

“Yes? Oh, then… … But can you wait a minute? So sit down in that chair. Exactly over there.”

“All right.”

So I just pretended not to see it.

In the meantime, Ratia led me to a place where I couldn’t see the closet and left to organize my clothes again.

“Whoa… … .”

It was a crisis from the start.

Looking at all the clothes in the closet, I started to feel desperate to go home.

It’s been a while since I’ve thought about this… … . where is my house

[Erosion degree 22%]

Well, I guess.

In fact, the map of erosion that I checked after a long time was hitting the bottom.

Considering that it has recently risen to the 70% level, it is quite low.

Since then, I have been afraid and have not been able to confirm it, but in the face of other fears, there is a sense that even that is fading.

Of course, the biggest reason is because of Eleanor’s ribbon, which is still wrapped around my wrist.

I am here.

“Isn’t that a pretty ribbon?”

“Ah yes. A friend gave it to me.”

“But why not wear it on your head?”

“… … Because it is a boy.”

“Sorry.”

Please, please don’t try to tarnish my memories.

I couldn’t bear to say the words and shuddered with anxiety.

“I thought you were uncomfortable with me, but I’m glad you came to me first.”

“… … sorry.”

It was too blatant.

I hope you understand though.

It’s just that I didn’t have the courage to look into the abyss.

“it’s okay. are you okay. It’s hard to get close to the students when you’re in the position of student council president.”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

The natural solitude of those in power.

Of course, it’s a little different from why I’m uncomfortable, but I’m rather glad if you think of it that way.

“So what are you here for today? Do you have any reports about this federal service? If that’s the case, I’d be fine with a little more time.”

“Oh, that’s a little later… … .”

Turns out, there was that too.

This time, I’ll have to ask him to deliver it through Arrieta.

After sorting out those miscellaneous thoughts in my head step by step.

I asked in a slightly serious tone.

“I saw the world tree in the Commonwealth.”

“I see? It must have been a rare sight, but Oz is lucky.”

“You are not surprised.”

“Actually, I couldn’t find it, but there are more world trees that protect nature than I thought.”

Latia said as she put down the tea and snacks like last time.

I also know that many saplings of the World Tree are scattered here and there.

It’s also that it’s hard to find. The reason why the federation was able to find the sapling of the world tree was because the world tree was stained with yogi.

So my purpose is one.

“By any chance, do you know where the other world trees are?”

“yes? Well… … . All I know is what I planted.”

“Where is that?!”

I never imagined that it would be so close.

“Shouldn’t we talk about why we’re looking for it first? First of all, I am the one who protects that tree.”

“… … .”

It is a wise word.

Even asking for the location of the World Tree is suspicious.

Elves are the guardians of the World Tree.

“… … First, let me tell you about the World Tree that the Federation discovered.”

Lying is not good. It is also not good to leave room for misunderstanding.

It doesn’t do any good if they end up falling apart later.

So, she even reveals what happened in the federation, which she didn’t ask.

“Um… … . like that. You mean branches and fruits?”

Latia’s expression became more serious than before, probably recognizing that my detailed explanation was also an important issue.

She sipped her tea, thought about it, and then carefully took her luck.

“If the tree is withered and still has branches, you don’t have to worry about them, because they were given to you.”

“… … Is that so? Then, is there any way to process this?”

“We are a family that protects trees, not a family that makes things out of trees… … . Sorry.”

It was a question that could have been a bit rude just by asking, but Ratia answered more readily than expected.

“And even if we use our powers to change the appearance, wouldn’t it be difficult to capture the magical effect you desire?”

“I guess so.”

If it was only going to change its shape in the first place, it would have been enough for a suitable sculptor to carve it out. However, the wands used by wizards are different.

You have to fill in the imprint as if you were drawing a magic spell inside a material such as ore or wood that holds mana.

“And the fruit of the World Tree. In fact, the tree I planted was still very young and did not bear fruit.”

“… … okay.”

I honestly expected it.

If there was a reason why Latia was still in the world, it would have been to protect the still young World Tree.

Perhaps the seedlings of the World Tree were also planted near ＜Skientia＞.

No, there’s a good chance it’s inside. It would be the safest place in the world, so he might have made some kind of deal with Tia.

“All right. It’s a pity, but we shouldn’t hang on to an uncertain goal any longer… … .”

You have to find another way.

Training, networking, equipment, and potions.

Of course, even if I mobilize all the means and methods I can, the possibility is slim. But I can’t let go of it.

“Thank you for your reply.”

Rather good. Because I knew that the uncertain was not certain.

Better than wasting time

“That, but one person!”

It was the car that was about to leave the student council room with its head down.

“There are people who may have one fruit… … map?”

“… … .”

Latia scratched her cheek as if in trouble while speaking out.

Maybe he didn’t mean to say it. It may be that what I thought of doing something to help me, who was heartbroken, came out in words unconsciously.

To be honest, what Latia said just now amounted to a slip of the tongue.

Still, I couldn’t help but ask.

“Could you tell me who it is?”

“Ugh… … that… … .”

“Shall I wear a skirt?”

“really?! Oh no. no.”

I just said it once, but I don’t think it’s too harsh.

“Whoa… … .”

Can not help it.

I wasn’t going to do this, but I’m giving up my dignity here.

Take out the things you prepared just in case. It is a light blonde wig.

I really didn’t want to do this, but I’m sacrificing for the world.

I put on a wig and said.

“… … Sister, how can I not?”

“Sure! I heard a guy named Salem got it before!”

“… … .”

I never thought I would say it without hesitation.

After all, if you sell human dignity, is this enough?

Even though I have the idea that it is absurd, I feel uncomfortable at the same time.

Doesn’t it mean that the calm girl has a younger sister whom she thought of so much that she lost her temper?

But more than that, there was something that troubled me.

I quietly pulled out the wig that was on my head and said.

“Salem… … . If I’m not mistaken, he must be my adoptive father.”

“ah… … . That’s why I didn’t want to talk about it.”

Was it not a reason not to say it, but was it just embarrassing?

Well, I guess that’s a simple answer. No matter how confidential it was, there was no way he would have responded with something like this.

My eyes go dark when I think that the son of a bitch might have the fruit of the world tree.

What would he look like if he found out that his son was selling his dignity to get fruit?

I don’t know. In fact, I don’t even want to know. But above all… … .

“It’s not even ironic.”

like fate.

I felt frustrated at the fact that the reasons why I had to go to ＜Spellage＞ kept increasing.

* * *

When Oz is selling his dignity. Ulla was reporting the journey to Antares, the emperor of the Helios Empire.

He boldly shared information as if it were nothing, even though he was in a position with a foreign royal family.

“The fruit of the world tree… … It’s too bad. If it was something that was even called a panacea, it might have made my condition better.”

Ulla had a duty to tell what she had seen and heard.

Of course, since she was walking a tightrope, she was also selecting information to convey to Antares.

Fortunately, the information to be conveyed this time was enough to show the emperor’s interest, but it was not nutritious.

‘It’s rather fortunate that Prince Oz didn’t get the fruit of the World Tree.’

If he had returned with the berries in his hands, things would have been very difficult.

It was because it was clear that Ulla would have a headache over whether to hide the information from the emperor or disclose it.

What is not disclosed and what is disclosed.

Both came with risks, and either choice could put her life at risk.

“It’s a pity, Emperor Antares. It would have been difficult to cure your illness just because you had the fruit of the World Tree.”

“Isn’t it too much to trample on the hopes of an old man who has only a few days to live? King of Salem. if not… … .”

Antares said with an eerie smile as if he had read the meaning of Salem’s words.

“Do you want to know that there is a ‘fruit of the world tree’?”

Salem’s attitude was too outspoken. He was convinced of the efficacy of the legendary fruit.

He might have come to know about it through literature, but if it was simply the contents of literature, there would be no need to correct Antares’ misunderstanding.

he said it on purpose

“The fruit of the World Tree cannot cause such a special miracle.”

The fact that you have fruit.

Salem used subspace magic to pull the fruit out of the air.

A shape resembling a golden apple. There was no need to go through the verification process.

Even as time passed, the vitality of the fruit did not diminish.

That is the fruit of the world tree.

“This is just a lump of life force. Of course, that alone is great enough, but… … . Because it increases life force like that.”

Salem laughed and said.

“Emperor, will your illness be cured?”

After saying that, Salem pushed the fruit back into the subspace.

“Twist… … . I’m sorry about that. If only my condition could be cured, I would have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy it.”

“Well, wouldn’t it be cheaper to prepare for war than to prepare billions of dollars?”

“I wouldn’t know if it was my childhood, but I don’t have the blood to do that now, right?”

Bony words come and go as if it were a joke.

It is no different that Salem showed the fruit of the World Tree.

‘Is that to convey information to the Prince of Oz? Why are you doing this to me?!’

It is said to convey that information to Oz, who has not been able to obtain fruit.

Emperor and Salem. Information that was hidden from each other comes and goes.

The strange atmosphere that exists between Antares and Salem makes the atmosphere itself sink.

Ula couldn’t breathe as she was caught in the middle.

While the three of them are looking at each other for their own purposes.

“… … .”

The monster was secretly glaring at Salem with cold eyes.