Chapter 458 Yggdrasil’s Gardener

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There was only one Spirit Tree in the world, in a faraway land where Elves existed. However, thanks to the small branch that became a staff that Eric's ancestor brought, the possibility to expand the World Tree became a reality. It was rather simply to cut down a large piece of the original tree we grew up and then plant it around and use the same spells to make it grow into a big tree.

These spells were too exhausting, so we couldn't do this daily, and to not make it too weird, we ended only doing this once every two months. The forest wouldn't be able to stabilize with so many of them popping out daily, so we had to do it slowly. Nonetheless, we did a fantastic job. The entire forest was already renamed by the King as the "Ellergest's Spirit Forest" and was regarded as a National Treasure by itself.

These trees are capable of fighting off the demonic energy and the miasma that true demons abhor. But interestingly enough, it doesn't hurt me nor Erdrich despite both of us having demonic energy within our bodies. Nonetheless, because I planted so many trees and helped Erika grow so many, I earned a Title named [Yggdrasil's Gardener] and my Agriculture Skill leveled up quite a lot.

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[Yggdrasil's Gardener: Lv3]

Skill Proficiency: 12990/30000

A Unique Title Skill only given to those who have planted Yggdrasil Trees or Spiritual Trees over a long time, and in large quantities. This Title grants the authority of someone that is an ally of [Yggdrasil] the Spirit World Tree, and grants favorability from all Spirits, while also granting favorability for all Holy Spirits, who regard the user as a special being.

Increases the growth of all types of plants the user takes care of by +100%, with an additional +30% with each Skill Level. Additionally, Increases Natural Affinity to Nature And Life Element Magic, increasing damage dealt, spell effects, and magic control by +20% with each Skill Level. MP Cost for Nature and Life Element Magic is decreased by -20% with an additional -5% with each Skill Level.

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It was an incredible Skill that granted me affinity for Nature and Life Element, increased these elements damage and other things, and even decreased MP consumption. Like this, the creation of trees became even smoother as Elizabeth, Eric, and Erika also acquired this Title Skill, apparently.

Moving on, it wouldn't be an understatement to say that everyone have grown up quite a lot. Now that we were all teenagers, we all got a stretch. Chris, Erdrich, and I became taller by a few centimeters, I almost was reaching my father's size at only almost 13 years of age. Meanwhile, Eric only grew a little bit, staying rather small in stature. From amongst the girls, Erika became taller as well, almost my same stature, while Elizabeth only grew slightly taller than Eric.

Today was my birthday, and most of the others were already 13 anyways, we had delayed going to the Adventurer Academy by three years after we received an information over what had happened. Due to the death of Ellergest the special recommendations were cancelled, and we had to battle for years with the priests to be allowed into the academy while not being Nobles, ultimately after Seth was finally promoted to the new High Priest, it was finally allowed. The Nobles were incredibly annoying over commoners going to the Academy, but ultimately not only thanks to Seth but thanks to the recognition of the Lord of the country, we were allowed.

It was all a huge battle done in the sidelines. We couldn't do much ourselves. I couldn't do much even if I wanted, I was only a child with no political power, and Erika's case was not something that could be talked about publicly. Her mother had responded to her call, but she said she would visit her once she went to the capital for strange reasons. We were in the blue in that regard.

In regards of my power leveling, I had reached Rank 2 Spirit Orb several months ago, I was the first of my group to reach it. It happened right after I reached Level 30, which was a hellish road due to barely going out to hunt as I was busy doing many things and the level requirements becoming absolutely ridiculous, amongst other things, such as monsters becoming rare around here and not having much spare time to go to the lowlands, which were several days away from my home.

Several of my Skills Leveled up through these years, although I trained diligently, I still did it rather leisurely to enjoy life and not spend most of my time simply leveling skills instead of spending time with those I cared for. Balancing both things was hard, but as someone that was reborn, neglecting these things my previous self never truly had at this age would had been foolish, so I choose to prioritize my family and friends, without completely neglecting growing stronger.

I've been Practicing Magic and forging my Physique, while drinking Soul Potions occasionally, most of the time ten every month, which over the years became hundreds. The Grimoire gained a few neat new tricks, such as having an [Internal Storage] where I can store items more freely, although small ones that can only fit within the pages of the Grimoire, showing me my Magic Circle Tier and my Soul Psyche Tier alongside the Physique. All of such tiers were important for the growth of my strength. Being able to see them at all times for a quick reminder was truly useful.

After reaching max level and Spirit Orb Rank 2, I quickly changed Classes, changing from one star Invoker to two-star Summoner, and from one star Alchemist to two-star Synthesist, an advanced form of Alchemist that merges magic with materials to make Magic Artifacts. And of course, they came with their own Unique Skill Trees. I have been saving my Skill Points and Stat Points all this time to use them when it was finally time to move out of my village.

I suppose it is time to assess them all and decide which member of Asmodeus' servants should I get for my second Vampire Summon.

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