I chose Ene as the Child of the World Tree.
I used various methods to nurture her into a Child of the World Tree and just showed the results.
“I defeated Asuka.”
Although it was only a mutual downfall, it tarnished Asuka’s flawless career.
Of course, it’s Ene who slipped in through that gap.
Half-baked, but undeniably a child born and raised under the World Tree.
If she builds influence from this event and shows more, she could sufficiently become a Child of the World Tree.
“You really are quite bold. Murder in the middle of the Academy.”
If the situation wraps up well, that is.
An elf with long platinum hair slowly approaches me.
Unlike Asuka, she is quite tall.
Around her, armored elves glare at me in uniform.
The strength is… beyond that of a Professor.
“You’re prepared, right?”
“I feel wronged. Murder, really.”
It’s true I pressured Asuka, but I had no intention to kill.
Even if she died, I was planning to bring her back.
Of course, all of these words are meaningless.
“I came in looking for an opportunity.”
If Asuka’s position wavers, the one who benefits the most is Merini.
The Child of the World Tree originally belongs to Merini Elposis.
She was pushed aside because a younger sibling with greater talent was born, but the next most likely candidate after Asuka is naturally Merini.
The Sword Saint must know that and has attached himself to Merini.
Up to this point, it’s just one ‘route’ and a common story, but…
[Why is the Sword Saint holding that?]
[???]
[Is it a bug?]
Why is the Sword Saint holding the ‘Liberation Sword’?
One might think that he released part of the restrictions like I did, but lifting restrictions is by no means an easy task.
You must understand the system and the correlation between the soul and body for that to be possible.
Moreover, it’s a situation where the stability and security of the soul have increased further through a system stabilization update.
It doesn’t seem plausible that the Sword Saint, as a user, could have bypassed all that to acquire his weapon.
One hypothesis is the relationship between this dungeon and ‘Merini’.
This dungeon is an ‘Erosion’ dungeon.
Essentially an episode-style dungeon, but it was indeed introduced as an erosion dungeon when I first entered.
301 years ago, Asuka, the Child of the World Tree, and her sister Merini disappeared at the same time.
Even though Asuka went missing, the Holy Sword remained in its place, and it has yet to return.
Two missing individuals. And the erosion dungeon within the World Tree.
If the place the two vanished is this dungeon, and if they are alive within it, making the World Tree alive as well…
“…….”
It’s still uncertain.
It might be a leap, but it’s not entirely without possibility.
“It was a fair match. I stepped in because Ranga suddenly tried to interfere.”
“A fair match?”
Merini shrugged and glanced at Asuka, who was lying in the back, before walking towards the barrier.
The barrier was completely torn to shreds.
When I touched it with my hand, with a crack! sound, the barrier fully collapsed.
“Using such absurd power is a fair match? My younger brother ended up like this trying to adhere to the limits you set?”
“I used it within the limits.”
“Don’t spout nonsense. Ria Elposis. I anticipated this and did some research.”
With a wave of her hand, images carved themselves into the air like a screen.
Information about me.
“Ria Elposis. She entered Class C, but her magical talent was remarkable, catching the attention of the professors. They say you even made a bet with a professor?”
But…
“The Ria Elposis I know isn’t good at magic.”
Ria Elposis is the young lady of the Elposis family line.
Naturally, Ria is more talented in archery than in magic.
The magic Ria handles was really at a very average level.
‘Until I became Ria.’
That fact could be found out by asking anyone in Ria’s family.
“And after entering the club, instead of being taught, it’s said you taught Ene? But Ria has never handled a spear.”
“……”
“There are several suspicious things besides this.”
The public is stirring.
It’s intentionally revealed to everyone. These were images planned from the start.
She, who is receiving all the attention, glares at me.
“Who the hell are you?”
“…….”
Suspicion is only natural.
Even when I became Lily, the villagers thought it was strange, attributing it simply to ‘puberty.’
But what Merini is saying is not mere suspicion.
‘She is already certain.’
From the beginning, Merini knew that I am not Ria.
That certainty is probably not the kind of certainty one would have as an ‘NPC.’
‘There might really be a close connection to this dungeon.’
[Politics ON]
[Shivers]
[Seems like I’ve been caught]
[Is it over for me?]
[Sword Saint suddenly spiraling out of control, what’s up with that?]
[Disappointed in the Sword Saint, seriously]
[LMAO]
[But Lily went too far]
[Let’s kill them all]
[For real LOL]
[But do NPCs usually point this out? Shouldn’t they let it go?]
[What are we going to do?]
Let’s turn on the magic first.
“There are three ways.”
[Three?]
“One is to face off as we are.”
With the two of them intervening, the episode dungeon was already in shambles.
Since the situation has escalated, the academy can’t possibly run properly, and once this incident concludes, there’s a high probability of swiftly approaching the ending.
The academy can’t possibly function properly, and once this incident is over, there’s a very high chance we’ll swiftly approach the ending.
Rather than that, it might be better to completely suppress and crush them.
However.
“The purpose isn’t just the dungeon.”
Since the moment I learned that the Sword Saint and Merini are involved in the dungeon system, winning might be quite difficult.
The Sword Saint has far more than I do right now, and above all, I have no idea what Merini’s abilities are.
It’s nearly certain that Merini is using or managing part of the dungeon.
If it’s just using it, there’s no problem, but if she’s really ‘controlling’ it…
“I mean, there’s a chance the ‘World Tree’ might suddenly attack.”
In the current state, I could never win against the World Tree.
At the very least, I would need to exert my full strength outside the dungeon, excluding the crown of succession and sacred transformation.
Most importantly, I need to find the ‘current’ Asuka.
[This is complicated]
[Can’t we just go in and smash it?]
[Let’s wipe them out]
[Is there another way?]
“It’s about compliance.”
I’ll let myself be captured as they wish.
Then, I’ll take the opportunity to escape and head to the World Tree, going to the ‘same’ room.
The place we were sucked into the dungeon.
“I should be able to figure something out there.”
There must definitely be something inside.
The last resort is…
“I have a lot of thoughts, so shouldn’t you say it quickly?”
Clang!
“Long-term keeping a criminal at the academy isn’t a good idea either.”
“A criminal… that’s not entirely incorrect.”
[?]
[?]
[Is Lily a criminal?]
[Lily) I am a criminal]
[OMG]
[Lil-Crime;;]
“Lastly, I have one more question.”
“What is it?”
“Is that person there, Ranga?”
Ranga, holding the liberation sword, turns to look at me.
He was trying to separate Aisha, who was clinging to him as if asking what was going on, but it seems that Aisha hasn’t heard about this plan at all.
It seems she definitely received some kind of instruction.
“Do you have something to say?”
“Look behind you.”
“Behind?”
The Sword Saint does not turn around and continues to focus on me.
That’s the right call.
The Sword Saint and I are enemies, and he’s ready to strike me down at any moment.
Not only that, but everyone, including Merini, is on high alert around me.
Whoosh~
So I couldn’t help but miss it.
“The world lacks trust. Even if I tell you, you don’t believe me.”
“…?!”
Before I knew it, Asuka, who was lying on the ground behind me, was in my hands.
Using the Spirit King’s wind for instant movement.
Even 304 years ago, the Spirit King of the winds was already awake, and her wind blows even within the territory of this World Tree.
Originally, I wouldn’t have been able to use it due to restrictions, but I easily broke them.
Merini’s eyes go wide, and the Sword Saint’s blade has already swept through the spot where I was standing.
swept away.
Crack! The floor chilled and I soared into the sky.
Kwah-aaaang!!!
The ceiling bursts and light pours in.
“Thinking about it, I’ve already tried to kill a princess, so adding another crime here shouldn’t be a problem.”
“Ria Elposis!”
“Finally revealing your true colors!”
“That crazy girl!”
If the whole world calls me a criminal and a villain…
I will gladly accept that title.
“There are righteous thieves in this world, you know.”
“This is what I wanted to say.”
Sneeek.
“This now belongs to me. I can use it however I want.”
With that, I shook Asuka’s limp arms and vanished, leaving the two dumbfounded.
Leaving the two bewildered.
[Hahahahahahahaha]
[Hahahahahahaha]
[Oh, calling her a criminal, haha]
[Pre-kidnapping, whoa]
[Huh?]
[So funny, haha]
[Lily is definitely crazy]
[Has she lost it?]
[??????]
■
[Skipping episodes!]
[Skipping episodes!]
[Skipping episode…]
[Due to a sudden event, the content of the episode changes dramatically!]
[The potential talent of Asuka Elposis is disappearing.]
[Ep.8 Escape is currently in progress.]
[Due to changes in the episode, there may be differences with other players.]
“As expected.”
Somewhere in the World Tree.
I checked my messages with a bitter heart.
Feeling chased by everyone isn’t exactly pleasant.
Even though I’ve experienced it a few times already.
“I guess you can’t live without committing sins. It makes me uncomfortable.”
[?]
[Lily, say something with a straight face.]
[Hahahahahahaha]
[Did Lily take something?]
[Ever since she wore that ring, she seems off her rocker.]
[Ahahahahahaha]
[Crazy girl]
“Let’s start moving soon.”
In my hands are Asuka and Ene.
At first, I intended to choose one of these two as the Child of the World Tree, but my mind changed.
Since they came out so recklessly.
“I don’t need to hit the brakes.”
Lifting all restrictions.
[Talent! The potential of Ria Elposis has been detected.]
[The influence of the promising talent, Ria Elposis, is rapidly increasing!]
[Ria Elposis’ contribution degree is 100%.]
I will become the Child of the World Tree.
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