Episode 256
Dark Yggdrasil.
The huge tree, also called the Black World Tree, is responsible for the ‘darkness’ in the dark forest on the 110th floor and can be said to be a guardian tree that protects the ‘Dark Forest’, the deep home and village of the dark elves.
“Furthermore, it is also a medium through which the dark elves form a weak relationship with the spirits and strengthen their relationship with the spirits of darkness.”
“All-rounder.”
“Compared to the real Yggdrasil, this arrangement is nothing special.”
“… … “That much?”
Yggdrasil.
Jinhyeok was truly surprised to hear that Dark Yggdrasil was nothing compared to the elf’s guardian tree.
The effects of Dark Yggdrasil that I just heard about, as well as the power and energy felt from it, were unusual, but they were indeed real.
“In the first place, Dark Yggdrasil was nothing more than a seedling that grew from the World Tree in the Elven Kingdom. Really… … “It’s much bigger than me.”
“… … “I can’t even imagine.”
The size of Dark Yggdrasil can be said to be enough to cast a shadow over the entire dark forest.
But is it much bigger than that?
“It could really take over the world.”
“That’s pretty much it. “It’s something you can’t really see except for elves.”
A tree for elves, by elves.
That was the world tree Yggdrasil.
Therefore, ordinary people cannot even know of its existence, and it is even impossible to see it.
“There are only a handful of people who have seen Dark Yggdrasil. “I probably saw most of them before I died.”
“What about the elf kingdom?”
“It’s a little different there. Because external exchanges are happening to some extent. “There are probably a lot of people who have seen it, especially among the Four Emperors.”
Crack-
As Elione said the last words, Jinhyeok burst into laughter as he saw Elione grinding her teeth in anger.
“… … “Why are you smiling?”
Elione asked back with a shocked expression, knowing that smiling at herself didn’t necessarily mean something good.
Jinhyuk nodded and answered.
“Because it’s nice to see.”
“It looks good… … “You’re probably the only one who sees this process and says it looks good.”
“When I think about my first meeting with you, my angry appearance suits me well. Also, being angry at someone can be a reason to live.”
“… … “It’s unusual to hear an old story.”
Elione, who faced the past as a slave in the black market, was angry at having lost everything by being betrayed by her people and family, but gave up.
It was Jinhyeok who convinced Elione and made Elione the dark elf she is today.
Jinhyuk can’t help but smile as the result of his persuasion is right in front of him.
“I raised the crown princess of the old elf kingdom who had given up on life and made her the main force of the dark elves, so I have no choice but to tell the old story.”
“Don’t say anything embarrassing!”
Hyerin looked at Jinhyeok with a shocked face as she saw Elione’s dark skin turning red as she recalled her shameful past.
“… … “How many women are there?”
“… … He is a colleague. Not a woman. And there are a lot of men.”
Jinhyeok had no choice but to reply in a similarly indifferent manner.
Although it was a crude excuse, she had as many male colleagues as female. * * *
“It seems like the dark elves have a lot of hard work.”
A building used by the leader of the dark elves.
The place was quite spacious, gorgeous, and friendly to nature.
There, Jinhyeok asked about what the dark elves and Elione are currently experiencing.
Struggle.
Elione tried to shake her head, pretending not to hear that, but then nodded.
“… … Did you know?”
“You can’t not know. No, it’s also natural. As long as dark elves live in hiding, aren’t they in a position where life itself can’t help but become destitute? Furthermore, it is hostile to everyone who comes to visit, so the number of enemies naturally increases.”
“… … that’s right. Now the dark elves are slowly losing ground. “If things continue like this, not only my goal, but even my very existence might be in danger.”
A gap that is difficult to deny.
Thank you.
It may be something that is infinitely important and must be kept when it is advantageous, but from the dark elf’s perspective, it was something that must be abandoned.
The noble existence of a person who lives in hiding and draws a line to others is seen as nothing more than an extravagance in the eyes of others.
“Is there a group targeting dark elves?”
“Yes. It’s strange that there isn’t one. The dark elves have stayed in the dark forest for too long. They’ve been around since I was in the elven kingdom, maybe even before I was born. So isn’t it strange that we don’t know about these people?”
“Hmm, that’s not good.”
The dark elves have not only settled in one place for a long time and lived quietly, but they have also lived by driving out and killing strangers who come to visit.
In other words, it is not strange if there are people who doubt and are convinced of their existence.
And that wasn’t a good story for Jinhyuk either.
“I came because I wanted to add a dark elf to my guild, not to relieve the poor.”
“… … “That’s a bit harsh.”
“But I know very well that the power is certain. “I can provide you with a rich life.”
“really?”
“Who do you think is behind me?”
“… … Gold Rich. Yes, he will be enough to feed the dark elves.”
“And you will have to pay for what you ate.”
“… … I have that much common sense. However, if that happens, what the Dark Elves have done could be thrown into disrepair, right?”
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Dangerous story.
Quite a few decades.
Perhaps, if the work done by the dark elves that have existed for hundreds of years is transferred to Yeokcheon, Jinhyeok and Yeokcheon will also have to bear the wrath.
Knowing that, I asked Elione if she was okay.
“Is it stronger than the Four Emperors?”
“… … what.”
“I was asking whether the weight that Yeokcheon had to carry on your behalf was heavier than dealing with the entire Four Emperors clan.”
“that… … Probably not… … .”
“That’s it. Adding the burden of the Dark Elves to the burden of the entire Four Emperors wouldn’t make it any heavier.”
“… … thank you.”
“I just thought that gaining the power of a dark elf was worth the risk of bearing the burden.”
“Still, I wonder if I’m grateful.”
Elione burst into laughter at Jinhyeok’s confident words.
For Elione, who had always lived a life with no one to rely on, the person who tried to carry a burden heavier than herself was so unusual that it did not exist.
But right now.
There was such a person standing in front of Elione.
A being who carries a burden heavier than himself but stands firm.
Jinhyuk Cha.
Elione couldn’t help but click her tongue when she saw him.
‘… … I really understand why those kids are so good to death.’
Elione, who had taken care of Ha-ryu and Mi-ho while they were running away from the Four Emperors and other climbers after the Goblin Village incident, could vaguely sense why they were so sad about Jin-hyeok’s disappearance and why they were so anxious about Jin-hyeok.
“Rest in peace. “I will tell you about the best treatment during your stay.”
“I’m not refusing.”
“Each room.”
“… … “I was already going to ask you that.”
“I just need to know.”
After taking a quick look at Hye-rin, who was sitting next to me and drinking tea calmly.
Elione returned to her office.
It was as if he didn’t want to leave, and it didn’t come off as if glue had been applied to his feet, but based on the conversation he had with Jinhyeok this time, he had to come up with a plan again.
That’s why Elione chose to stay away from Jinhyeok for just this moment.
“See you in the evening.”
“Can I ask for a side dish with meat?”
“… … “I’ll try my best.”
Dinner time.
While waiting for that moment, Elione left for the office. * * *
“… … “Wow, the air feels great.”
“Finish it?”
“It means good.”
“… … Awesome is good… … difficult.”
dark night.
In fact, it was a strange thing to distinguish between night and day.
The Dark Forest Village, located within the Dark Forest where the Dark Elves live, was always dark.
However, Jinhyuk’s biological clock was accurately indicating that it was night.
In addition, the air inside the Dark Forest, which is home to numerous trees and a tree called Dark Yggdrasil, which can be said to be the highest tree among them, was very good.
I just take a deep breath, and it feels like a bunch of natural energy is accumulating in my body.
It was time for Jinhyeok, who felt his sluggish sword power to accelerate, take a deep breath with Tam, who had transformed back into human form, and absorb the energy of nature to his heart’s content.
-Hmm, I thought the demonic energy was slightly different. Is it Baal’s power?
‘… … Who is it?’
A deep voice flies into my head and sticks in my head.
However, the other person responded immediately to the voice, which was full of interest and no hostility.
-Can you hear my voice?
‘It’s even weirder that you can’t hear anything when you’re pounding it all into your head.’
-Haha, that’s fun. Among my children, it is rare for an outsider to hear my voice… … That a child with the power of Baal could hear my voice. Oh, is it because of the power of Baal?
‘If you’re just going to talk to yourself, why don’t you disappear? ‘I’m a little busy right now.’
It seemed like they were having a conversation, but Jinhyuk frowned slightly at the deep voice he was muttering to himself.
Because there was no hostility in the other person’s voice, it was even more uncomfortable to deal with it.
I was in a situation where I couldn’t just tell them to turn it off and I couldn’t do anything.
-How about we talk a little closer?
‘… … I don’t want to talk to someone I’ve never seen before. Is there any reason to look closely at someone who can insert conversations directly into other people’s heads?’
-Well, you’re right, but we’re not seeing each other for the first time, so I feel sad.
‘… … what?’
A surprising answer came back.
Although it was clearly a voice he had heard for the first time, the other person was saying that it was not the first time he was seeing him.
The same goes for Jinhyuk himself.
Jinhyuk asked back, swallowing dry saliva at the fact that he was being watched by an unidentified person without his knowledge.
‘… … ‘Who are you?’
-You don’t even give me any respect anymore? That’s too much. It’s been a long time since I’ve lived, but I don’t even have respect, let alone respect.
‘Depending on the answer, respect or respect may be possible, but… … Let me just tell you that in this state you will only be on guard.’
-You’re a smart friend. Baal, he looks like that friend… … You chose well.
The other person, who was just talking incomprehensibly, finally seemed to have made up his mind and started introducing himself.
-Since you want, I will tell you about me. If I tell you about me, will you promise to come over and talk to me?
‘Just listen first and then answer.’
Since he was the person who continued to show strong interest, Jinhyuk responded that he would listen and respond, and the other person seemed to be satisfied with that answer and opened his mouth.
And the answer I received was shocking.
-Good. I am Dark Yggdrasil. According to you, it is an old entity called the Black World Tree. Now do you understand why I said it wasn’t the first time we met?
‘… … !’
Black World Tree.
A being who spoke directly into Jinhyeok’s head, and a being who radiated and contained an overwhelming aura from the moment he entered Dark Forest Village.
-I guess I feel like having a conversation now.
‘I’ll be there soon.’
Recharge your energy from nature? Help?
The moment everything became meaningless, Jinhyuk kicked off the floor of the lodging provided by Elione and started running towards the center of the village.
