Chapter 170

Chapter 170

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The Great Forest was not a place where outsiders could easily set foot.

If there were no authorized ones among the party, it would be impossible to enter.

Even with skilled guides, it was useless.

Eventually, they would lose their way in the dense trees and vines.

Thanks to its characteristics, The Great Forest had been a dwelling place for the elves even before the collapse of the First Era.

But now.

Step by step

Three humans and a dwarf were crossing the forest without hesitation.

In the tranquil silence, only the sound of stepping on grass echoed.

Because of the thick trees and their lush leaves, it was dark all around.

For those who walked inside, it was more mysterious than gloomy.

At that moment, Kasims cheerful voice broke the silence.

So, without this, youre saying wed end up as corpses, starving to death while wandering around the same place?

Noubelmag glanced down at the permit of passage in his hand and replied briefly.

Yeah, this is whats keeping us alive.

Its amazing, looks like an ordinary branch.

Pia interjected with a sigh.

Professor Pierre? You think this precious item looks like just a branch? Are you serious?

It was then that everyones attention shifted to the branch Noubelmag was holding.

Although it must have been cut for a long time, the branch was full of vitality as if it had just been broken.

There were even tiny sprouts in the middle.

The only way to nullify the magical barrier of The Great Forest.

To have a part of the World Tree with oneself.

However, this was a very difficult condition to fulfill.

The leaves or branches of the World Tree were highly symbolic items to the elves.

Naturally, they were not available on the market at all.

Therefore, for ordinary people to enter The Great Forest, they had no choice but to join the elf delegation departing from the nearby territory of Lindel once a month.

The selection process for joining the delegation is so meticulous.

Fortunately, for them, who had Noubelmag, the son of Ahir, the Leader blacksmith of the elf clan, as their companion, such cumbersome procedures were not necessary.

As they extended the branches of the World Tree, the dense roots under their feet wriggled like living snakes, clearing the way for the party.

Threatening creatures such as venomous insects and various predators, even carnivorous plants, hid their traces.

The forest became a safe and beautiful space like that.

Noubelmag turned his stiff shoulders and handed the branch to Kasim.

You carry it for a while.

Yes, Ill just carry it all the way!

Watching Kasim eagerly accept the branch of the World Tree, Noubelmag smirked.

Now I understand why the Leader is taking care of this young lad.

At the beginning of the journey, he regretted traveling with such a noisy and chaotic group.

However, as they headed south, his initial negative impression gradually faded.

Kasim was not someone easy to dislike.

From the perspective of Kasim, a powerful fighter, Pia and Noubelmag, as ordinary people, might have been quite cumbersome, but he never showed any displeasure.

He dealt with the occasional bandits and handled various chores without complaint.

It was especially satisfying for Noubelmag to see him intervene every time Nyhill tried to do something dangerous.

Hes quite skilled. With a few more years, hell be a great asset to the Leader.

Noubelmag thought he should make a weapon for him when he had time.

By the way, is the reason youre heading to The Great Forest to compete with the elf swordsmen?

Yes, Professor Redymer told me to do so. He said I might gain something from the sparring with agile and nimble individuals.

Kasim chuckled, tapping his rapier on his waist.

He seemed quite expectant.

In fact, the four of them had different reasons for coming to The Great Forest.

Noubelmag was looking for a way to awaken the dormant spirit and meet his mother, while also seeking elemental stones for additional weapon crafting.

Pias goal was to find rare herbs to strengthen the Awaken.

Kasims aim was to gain practical experience while serving as their escort.

Nyhill, being the owner of Spirit Weapon, naturally had to accompany them.

By the way, if your mother is in the elf residence, is your father also there?

Why do you ask?

To inquire about some techniques.

Kasim said with sparkling eyes.

Noubelmag raised an eyebrow with a puzzled look.

What techniques? What are you talking about?

Arent you the protagonist of the unprecedented event where the dwarf and the elf had a mixed marriage? I have a maid I really want to tease.

Nyhills footsteps, which followed, paused momentarily, simultaneously.

Surely hes not talking about Seneta.

Noubelmag smiled as if amazed.

If you want to ask for expertise, you should be looking for a necromancer.

What? What do you mean Ah!

The moment when Kasim couldnt make up his mind, a sudden interruption occurred.

Beep beep beep

At the sudden sound of the communication bead, Noubelmag groped around in his pocket.

His eyebrows narrowed quickly as he checked the sender.

Leader?

At his words, the team gathered around.

Pia, Nyhill, and Kasim quickly crowded into the narrow space.

Three heads formed a triangle above Noubelmags head as if by agreement.

A soft voice echoed in their ears.

But Cuculli, who didnt leave her peaceful appearance alone, was not the same.

She picked up the communication bead again

And here are Evergreens parents! Lord and Lady Solintail.

She threw a bomb at Luke.

Hello, Luke! You look like youve had a rough time.

Oh, uh, are you my daughters.

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A short silence that felt eternal followed.

Cuculli chuckled as she looked at Lukes pale face.

It seemed whiter than the snow of her hometown.

[Hello! Father! Mother!]

Everyone looked at Lukes forehead.

The boy finished his powerful greeting by lowering his head to the floor, and gritted his teeth invisibly.

Cuculli greeted cheerfully.

Well, see you at the resort! Take care!

Y-Yeah, take care, Luke!

Luke murmured quietly.

[Well see]

Huh? See what?

[Lets just wait and see, my precious friend!]

Thud-

The communication bead returned to Cucullis arms.

She looked at the cheerful lord and lady and brought up the main point.

Well, shall we go pay for the meal?

Huh? A payment for the meal?

Even Evergreens face brightened simultaneously.

* * *

At the same time, at the Auereum Mercenary Base Camp.

That crazy girl!

The communication bead screen darkened.

Luke, who checked several times if the communication had ended, finally screamed.

But even then, Cucullis face kept swirling in his mind.

One lucky thing was that, thanks to having separate tents from his subordinates, he didnt show this mess in front of them.

Well.

There was one more lucky thing.

Luke momentarily made a stupid expression, as if forgetting his anger.

I envy you, Cuculli.

If he were at the Solintail estate.

Walking on the meadow with Evergreen, meeting his parents, having a meal together.

How nice would that be?

Kkkeeeeek-

The noise of the demons echoing beyond the tent injected reality back into Luke.

Currently, the mercenary group he belonged to was performing a mission given by the royal family at the foothills of the Great Mountain Range.

They werent just dealing with the Allied Forces quietly.

They judged that the western continent had become vacant and were organizing separate guerrilla units to send them to the western continent, and the Auereum Mercenary Group was in charge of part of the preparation.

Hmm.

Luke looked at the pain in his side.

How long had it been since he went there, and blood was still spreading on the bandage.

It was a wound obtained from an afternoon battle.

It was from a flying demon with a hook claw, and if it had been a little deeper, his intestines would have spilled out.

But I won.

Luke sprinkled pain-relieving powder on the wound with a proud face.

He had succeeded in subjugating the demons with only his short sword.

He realized that he had become significantly stronger than before.

Unlike before, when he was always engulfed in madness, he was very satisfied to maintain his sanity from the beginning to the end of the battle.

Father didnt seem to like it very much, though.

Thumps-

Luke threw his tired body onto the bed.

Strangely, sleep didnt come right away.

See you at the resort! Take care!

Y-Yeah, take care, Luke!

The communication content kept replaying in his mind.

Resort trip.

Luke calculated the date.

It would be around three weeks from now, departing near the Island of Jedo.

An artificial island and a luxury resort made by Glendor Company.

He would definitely experience fun that he had never experienced in his life.

But the boys expression was far from excitement.

Will you let me go.

The camp was not in such a precarious situation at the moment.

Even if he was missing, he would be able to defend the defense line smoothly.

But he couldnt imagine his father allowing him to go on such a resort trip.

Luke bit his lips.

What should I do.

How can I go on a trip?

He came up with a way to think about it, just before falling asleep.

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