013. What is this

“…wasn’t that something I shouldn’t have said?”

Kim Woo-jin shook his head at Yulia’s natural and virtuous face.

I never said I couldn’t say anything. It’s not even that much of a secret.

It’s just that Werner was a little annoying.

Before leaving the front door, I sneak my gaze to the place where the seeds were planted. still feel nothing

I take Yulia with me just in case, but I don’t think anything will happen inside.

useless rain. However, the position of director of purgatory is a position that should be kept in mind, even if it is undesirable.

Aren’t prisoners ordinary people?

kiik-

Putting the key in the iron gate of the main gate, Kim Woo-jin took the first step.

Red sand greets him. The red sand, which absorbs heat, deprives people of moisture and makes them easily tired.

It’s the worst conditions for living things to go through, but making the main gate to such a place is such an obvious intention that everyone can think of.

“It is quite hot. It’s also unpleasant.”

Even if you look around, all you see is an overly clear sky and dry, stuffy red sand.

“If I asked why you wanted to be Soji, would you tell me?”

Silently ask questions you’ve always had.

“I just wanted to be.”

However, the high elves did not rush to reveal their true intentions even while sweating profusely.

“One of the things I’ve come to realize in my life is that there just isn’t anything.”

“I understand why you’re curious, but do you think I’ll be obedient?”

“You have a plan.”

“What I’ve come to realize is that in the world, when things come, there are things that go. Show me the seeds. Then I might be inclined to tell you a little.”

how will we do it.

Kim Woo-jin pondered for a moment.

Anyway, the seeds were planted. The elixir was also enclosed. Two months had passed in that state, so it was safe to say that he had already crossed the irreversible river.

No, is it really free?

“How long does it take for the World Tree to germinate?”

“Are you suddenly changing the subject?”

Yulia’s suspicious eyes scan him. Still, the answer came back smoothly.

“Can you be sure that all humans grow up the same?”

“Is there a difference between the individual world capitals?”

“It depends on the surrounding environment, the presence or absence of mana, and the interaction with the elves.”

It was clear that the last third was selfish. If not, there’s no way he’d look at me saying he really needed me.

“Average?”

“Unless mana is excessively abundant, it usually germinates in about 10 years.”

10 years. It’s not a long time compared to the days he’s going to live, but it’s far too long compared to the time he’s lived.

“What is your definition of overabundant?”

“I do not know. I don’t know, as I’ve never over-enriched it. Even if you are a high elf in the first place, there are few opportunities to plant the seeds of the world tree.”

“Why do you want to check the seeds so much?”

“Why do you suddenly have a lot of questions about the mother tree? You haven’t already planted it, have you?”

It’s a pretty sharp look.

“Is that important?”

“Right now, what you have done to the seeds is more important.”

“That doesn’t answer my question.”

“The seed of the mother tree is complete in itself. There is no case of meddling through it and succeeding. So, as a high elf, isn’t it natural to be curious?”

“So you’re wondering what I’ve done to the seeds.”

“If you express it directly and negatively, it will be like that.”

The conversation ended there.

knocked-

The membrane vibrates. inside, not outside. The echo coming up from the ground told us that something was coming up.

“Is it a sandworm?”

“maybe.”

Kim Woo-jin lightly lifted himself up. When mana was manipulated, Yulia’s body also emerged.

Wow!

Immediately after, the giant earthworms swallowed the sand where they had just been and disappeared.

The best way to avoid being bitten by sandworms crawling on the ground is to fly, not walk.

“Wow.”

When the land rose to the point where it seemed small below, Yulia marveled at the distant scenery.

“It is an unusual structure.”

Having swamps and snowfields right next to a dry desert was certainly not out of the ordinary.

“Did you make it yourself?”

“no.”

It is true that Kim Woo-jin’s intention was included in the walled garden. Although he borrowed the hands of prisoners, the plan and design were entirely his. A lot has changed in the last 20 years.

But nothing else. The deformed environmental structure and the fact that the monsters lived in an ecosystem were things that had been passed on since before he became the director of Purgatory.

The two flew quickly. It didn’t take long to cross the desert and reach the swamp.

Upon landing, muddy mud clings to it. Sticky moisture creates a moderate discomfort.

“Not bad. It’s better to breathe the outside air after a long time.”

However, even if it is a swamp, it is filled with trees and plants. For the high elves, the swamp is also a forest, and the forest was their home.

Upon arriving at the forest, Kim Woo-jin returned the subject of the conversation to the original one.

“Didn’t I say that the germination and growth rates of the World Tree change depending on mana?”

“Yes.”

“What if I planted too many elixirs together?”

“What kind of elixir and how much?”

“If you take the root of an explanatory plant as an example?”

“It is a top-notch elixir. If there are five of them, at least there won’t be much damage to the surrounding area.”

“29?”

“Need to plant that many elixirs…?”

At that point, Yulia felt something strange. The subject of all conversations is toward the world tree. It only talks about the germination and growth of the World Tree. The number of elixirs is too specific.

“… have you already planted them?”

There were too many hints.

Kim Woo-jin did not deny it. I’ve already planted and done all I can. Even if she found out about it now, it wouldn’t change much.

“…with 29 elixirs?”

“I want you to grow up quickly.”

“Even though···!”

Not 9, not 19, but 29?

Are you crazy The high elf pondered how many times he had been so surprised in his life. There was no

“Couldn’t it be because of excessive mana?”

That’s why you’re asking such a question casually. Even if you throw one, you hit 29 elixirs that would cause a war.

“Don’t compare a mother tree to a normal plant. If it overgrows, it overgrows, but it never dies.”

“But you haven’t felt any mana for the past two months?”

“If you have enough elixirs, you don’t have to touch other mana, so you won’t know until you finish preparing… It’s been two months since planted?”

Unlike Yulia, who was surprised once again, Kim Woo-jin got a small relief.

The world tree was never wrong to say that no news is good news.

“yes. Then, how long will it take for the World Tree to germinate?”

“I don’t know! The high elves who have planted 29 of the finest elixirs together have never existed and will never exist!”

Crunchy-

Yulia’s shout calmly spread throughout the marsh. And the marsh owners did not welcome intruders.

It was a gigantic basilisk that appeared leaving deep traces in the muddy ground. A group of five.

“Then can it germinate even tomorrow?”

“Shouldn’t we take care of them first?”

“Was the weapon a sword?”

A sword fell in front of Yulia.

“Compared to your confiscated sword, the quality is inferior, but it is of a good quality, so it will be useful.”

“You want me to fight?”

“Soji’s role is to do what the prison guards do.”

“Are you releasing the restraints?”

Kung, the distance slowly drew closer. Yulia instinctively raised her sword at the monster’s unique stench and intense murder.

click-

When did you use your hand? The restraints had been lifted and were already in Kim Woo-jin’s hands.

Yulia felt the coolness that she didn’t notice at all, and the mana that was tied up gushing out.

power goes she let out a quick breath. I was filled with joy.

He said he didn’t know where he came in, but he knew where he left. When did she, a noble high elf, ever have her mana bound?

The sense of loss and deprivation of losing mana was beyond imagination, and the sense of exaltation and fullness when regaining it was the same.

He slowly straightened his sword.

It was a little different from her favorite sword she was used to, but it wasn’t bad. I felt anticipation.

For a moment, things about the World Tree were forgotten in her mind.

Fuhaat-

The leading basilisk approached right in front of me and opened its mouth. Fuhak, green poisonous smoke spewed out.

Yulia lightly swung her sword.

Unlike the muddy solo dance, the aura of a clearer verdigris gave off a refreshing force.

The poisonous smoke parted. A wind blew from somewhere and pushed away the disturbing poisonous smoke. When the basilisk arrived later, Yulia was already gone.

sky. The sword strike with its back to the sun landed on the basilisk’s head.

“not bad.”

Above the tree overlooking the battlefield at once, Kim Woo-jin watched everything with his hands behind his back.

Yulia’s movements are light and smooth. Sharp and fast at the same time.

It is a typical elven swordsmanship that focuses on speed and softness rather than strength.

Every time her sword moves, the basilisk’s scales, which are harder than steel, fall off. Kiahia, a ripped scream does not hurt the elves’ eardrum, and the monk still does not reach.

It’s overwhelming from start to finish.

“not bad.”

I don’t know why the high elf, no matter how much he is a monster, is laughing happily as he kills life, but it’s not particularly important.

When a new prisoner comes in, two things are usually checked.

Information including personal details through documents, and the level of armed force through counseling in the counseling room.

Because Julia was too cooperative, she was unable to achieve the latter. The present observation was part of a consultation that did not take place at the time.

And the result is that she is one of the few prisoners among the prisoners.

Is it just a natural talent or is it worth the name of a high elf? Probably both.

Even in Purgatory, which is full of warriors, it is impossible with talent without effort and effort without talent to be among the best.

The battle ended quickly. All five basilisks lay down on the ground. Even though they were stronger than any basilisks in Middle-earth due to the abundant mana of Purgatory.

“It’s hard because it’s been a while.”

Sitting on top of a rock, Yulia gasped for breath. At that moment, the mana that flowed smoothly was blocked.

Before I knew it, the restraints were again worn around my neck.

‘···when?’

Yulia’s pupils widened.

When you solve it, you can yield a hundred times, saying that mana is limited. But not now.

Even though it was right before the battle and Mana Heart was not smooth due to long restrictions, no matter how much it was, the skills and senses themselves did not disappear anywhere.

But I didn’t know until I came right in front of her and put my hand on her neck.

‘They said there was a monster. It’s a real monster.’

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Julia stuck out her tongue. A subtle fear crept in.

“…you’re so fast.”

“I always do my best when managing prisoners.”

“I didn’t feel anything.”

“Things like that happen, too.”

“But are there really 29?”

“Is there any reason to lie?”

“What the hell did you do to the seeds?”

“There’s no reason to lie, and I don’t intend to tell you even things that don’t need to be said.”

“I told you everything in an orderly manner.”

“Even you didn’t tell me why you had me plant the seeds.”

Yulia was not taken aback by the words that stabbed her lungs. Because I was guessing he would be guessing.

“that’s···.”

At that moment, a strange thing happened.

─────!

The Wind Blows.

Trees sway.

The leaves fall.

birds take flight

Mana is raging.

Kim Woo-jin and Yulia’s heads turned at the same time.

It was in the direction of purgatory.

Yulia was amazed at the clarity and freshness.

“World tree, my God. no way?”

The answer came not from Kim Woo-jin, but from another place.

hard-

The distance between Purgatory and the swamp was quite far. Even so, a very slight vibration was felt. In the eyes of humans and high elves who transcended criminals, they saw something blooming above purgatory.

“…is this going to happen?”

it was a tree It was very blurry and small, but it was definitely a tree.

And there was only one tree that could be seen from this size of wave and from this size of distance.

“How can in just two months…”

If it’s 29, it might be worth it. No, no matter how much it is, even if it is not generally possible, 10 years… On top of that, as soon as it germinates, that kind of overgrowth…

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Julia felt confused. It was something I had never experienced in my life. Although he had been with the World Tree for almost his whole life, this was the first time that this had happened.

At the same time, pure curiosity arose.

What did Kim Woo-jin do to the seed, and whether there are any problems with the world tree that grew like that?

I want to go back. I want to go back and check the world tree.

It was like the longing of a high elf.

But that thought didn’t last long.

I felt a thumping vibration. It was completely different from the germination of the World Tree.

something is coming And I soon found out what it was.

“Tarsk…!”

The purpose of coming here with Kim Woo-jin. Indeed, the word “irregular” came out of nowhere.

Tarskuga usually does not exceed 5 m. However, its size was close to 10m. It had ten legs and three tails.

The feeling of ferocity and momentum was almost comparable to that of a dragon.

The madness in his eyes, Yulia noticed. it smells like blood I ran all the way here after smelling the blood of the basilisk she killed.

Yulia thought that even the warden would not be able to deal with it easily.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t afford to pay attention to you right now.”

But before she could say anything, Kim Woo-jin pushed her away and moved forward.

With his eyes looking elsewhere, Yulia realized that Kim Woo-jin had the same thoughts as her.

he clenched his fist. Fire, red flames flew over.

At first glance, it seemed foolish to extend a fist to face the Tarsk family.

────!

Yulia covered her ears at the piercing roar. I took a few steps back in the heat.

It was Tarsk that was foolish. The giant of the Tarsk family was pushed by a mere human and floated in the air.

The burning flame engulfed the scale in an instant and the creature let out a scream of pain.

and above it.

Kim Woo-jin’s fist fell once more.

“···Crazy.”

The high elf’s gaping mouth did not know how to close at that thrilling sight.

At least for now, I hadn’t thought about the World Tree at all.

* * *

Kim Woo-jin already knew that the world tree was different from ordinary trees.

In areas rich in mana, or injecting elixirs, the growth rate is faster.

Admit it. So I put in the elixir.

A whopping twenty-nine. Twenty-nine elixirs were put in so that even if one fell, a war would start.

I just want it to grow a little faster and a little more powerful.

I wondered if I could gain a little more favor with the World Tree by condescending to the fact that the elixir was given to me.

admit it again

I also thought that it would be cool if the world tree became a landmark in purgatory.

anyway it is

“Fuck, what is this?”

I had never hoped to climb up and swallow a building in an instant.

A huge tree climbed the walls of Purgatory and towered over the rooftops.

It was only natural that part of Purgatory had collapsed.