Volume 3 Chapter 23

Volume 3 Chapter 23: Restoration and Revival

Translator: “Pink Tea” Editor: ”Ryunakama”

About the time when sunset began to color the scenery.

「The God Tree’s original colors are returning……」

Sidonius, who was now at the warehouse district along with the knights and the ground team of the magic science guild uttered.

「Does it mean that it’s restored……?!」

While Saki headed to Axel’s side, I also followed the plan, staying at the edge of the warehouse district. However, from here it was impossible to get a good look at the God Tree.

…According to the report from the lookout, Axel-dono also succeeded.

In fact, the tree was becoming lush with vegetation and greenery.

Uncontrollable cries of joy resounded in the surroundings.

However, it was too early to celebrate.

……Was the poison really eliminated……

Any celebrations should be postponed until the moment we confirm that.

And the moment I muttered those thoughts of mine.

「It’s true.」

Such a voice came from the side.

When I looked thereー

「Moka-dono…? How did you…」

Moka-san, who moments ago was supposed to be at the top of the God Tree, was now here.

Breathing heavily, as if she ran here.

As I wondered how she managed to get down in such a short amount of time, she wiped sweat still maintaining a confident smile, and replied, as if sensing my silent question,

「It’s obvious isn’t it. I came to confirm the God Tree’s recovery. And as a test subject number one, I came down through the inner passage of the tree.」

「How rash……」

「Well, I had emergency equipment on me anyway. But, there was no need for it in the end. I came all the way down while looking around… But the passageway is fully restored.」

「Ooh…!!」

Perhaps hearing that announcement from Moka, expressions of knights and magic science guild members became a lot more cheerful.

「The fact that I was able to descend all the way here, even though my physical abilities can’t be compared to Sidonius or other knights, is the best proof. Besides…… I confirmed it with the machinery, but not even a trace of poison is left……!」

And upon hearing those words, the place finally erupted into a tremendous roar of happiness.

「Hooray!!!」

「The God Tree is restored!!!」

「Hurrah……! Hurrahー!!!」

Each of them shouted loudly, exchanged high fives and hugged each other. Everyone had their own way of showing their joy, but none could conceal it and stay out of the celebration.

「Ahahaha…… This is amazing.」

「Sorry. Suddenly shouting so much.」

「No, don’t apologize. This is a really delightful occasion. Personnel of the magic science guild is also cheering.」

Moka and Sidonius both looked towards their comrades engaged in a boisterous dance.

They worked a long time for this. This much excitement was only expected.

「……From now on, everyone will be able to go down as they please.」

「Now we have to finish extermination of insect-type monsters and it’s perfect.」

「After that we can hold a celebration and explain to the people of the town what happened.」

「Indeed. Ah, thank goodness……」

And as I breathed a sigh of relief, Moka extended a hand to me while smiling, asking for a handshake.

「Truly so. On this occasion, we are really indebted to the knight order of the god tree. Thank you.」

「No, no, we just did what we could. It’s them who we really have to thank.」

Even during that handshake, Sidonius kept looking towards the God Tree.

This time, those people were the ones who brought the most merit.

「Yeah, you are right. We should properly thank the party of Flying carrier.」

Andー As Sidonius continued to talk in excitement with his comrades.

ーAt that time.

「I see. So it came to this.」

Among all of those cheers a solemn voice resounded.

Though not loud, it still could be clearly heard.

「Well, it’s really good that I was here as for a back-up.」

「Bane……?」

It was one of the members of the magic science guild, that belonged to the team assigned to the lower floors. Andー

「Then, let’s do it. 【Miasma Eruption](Infection Bomb)」

A large-scale explosion centered at him swallowed Sidonius and others.