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Do you want to check the god tree!?

The next morning.

When I visit Fairyland again, I request permission from our guide, Miel, to investigate the Shrine Tree.

Miel scratches her head as if she was in trouble.

"Obaba has given me permission all the time, so don't go near the tree."

All right.

But people in Fairyland won't look good.

For fairies, the divine tree can be said to be the object of faith, and normally they are not even close.

I can't help feeling uncomfortable when the rest of us get close to freedom.

“It's okay, I'll get some samples, but don't worry, I won't hurt you much.”

A tree about a kilometer in diameter.

I tried walking around the God Tree, but I was still overwhelmed by its enormity. I'm curious about how they support the giant, but now I need to find a clue to the appearance of the ants.

That said, there's not much I can do.

How are you doing?

The Melissas have already begun their investigation near the Shrine Tree.

All I needed was permission to touch the god tree. It doesn't matter if you observe it.

"Yes, I know what you mean. The god tree here is not so much the same as the god tree in the elves.”

When a magic disaster occurred a long time ago, the Shinto tree was planted as a system to purify the environment by the creator god who thought the earth was unknown.

If God interferes excessively, the balance of the world will be disrupted. Even if a magic disaster could not be helped, the limit was to help by giving a system called the Divine Tree.

So the magic here is also pure?

I don't know the difference between Sylvia and me. Still, Melissa says that the magical purity of the surrounding trees seems to be different, making it a suitable environment for cultivating precious medicinal herbs.

"If it's expensive, it's expensive..."

"What the hell?"

"Indeed, the surrounding of the god tree is highly pure." However, I don't feel that expensive when I look at the fairy town as a whole. ”

Fairyland uses a lot of land.

In the Elves' town, we need to be alert to humans coming from outside the forest, so we're stuck together. However, the fairy township was built in a disorderly manner when looking at the location of the building from the sky.

It was built when it was needed, and I didn't think about what would happen later.

"It's a vague feeling, but I think the pure magic power generated is being consumed by something."

I don't know why it was consumed.

However, it is highly likely that they will be able to help us solve the problem.

I'd like to look into the Divine Tree a little bit more.

"I got permission, so it's okay." Even if you complain afterwards, I'll shut you up, so don't worry about it. "

Melissa waved her staff, and the blade of wind cut through the surface of the Divine Tree. The debris was further crushed and immersed in the chemical solution, and the condition was observed.

How about you?

Iris and Aira were exploring outside the fairy township.

A world of vast forests. After going south for a while, I reached the sea, but for now, there was only a forest to match my senses with the Sapphire Eagle except south.

Such a place is the reason why I have ever cared.

Oh no. We've been attacked one after another.

When Isla waved her sword in response to the story, the monster that attacked her was slashed.

It was a bear-shaped monster with gray hair. It usually had a color close to white, but when it became vigilant, it turned black and became ferocious, making it impossible to put hands on it.

Aira could take care of such a monster. There are some fairies in Fairyland who specialize in battle, but it's impossible for them to defeat them without sacrificing themselves.

At a distance, Iris also used her magic to pickle ice. Some damage to the forest would be forgiven if it weren't for people's lives.

Well, that's weird.

The two of them had already defeated over 100 monsters.

So many monsters left the fairy township and after a while came to attack.

I don't think it's fairy hometown anymore, but it's because it's out of the sphere of influence of the god tree that they came to attack me.

"It's the same tree that was in the elves."

A divine tree that does not attract monsters.

It was natural to be attacked by monsters when they came out of the sphere of influence.

"I want a little information now." If you need anything, please contact me immediately. "

That being said, there's nothing but a monster in the forest.

As an escort, Sylvia and Noel, who were out exploring the area around Melissa's tree, came back to join them.

Melissa was aware that the two of them were approaching, but she couldn't afford to react to the observation as if it had approached her place.

"Melissa."

What's the matter?

Have you checked the roots?

"... no"

The Divine Tree is also sacred among the Elves. As a result, God Tree materials do not appear on the market, but they are known to be valuable medicinal materials, so in some cases they are provided.

The branches and leaves of the god tree are used.

Unfortunately, the magical power that exists in the atmosphere is nourished by a god tree that is not an ordinary tree. It is not sucking up moisture from the roots, so it is only to support a giant tree.

"There were a few things I was curious about, so I want you to look at them."

Sylvia guided me to a place not far from the God Tree. There was nothing in the surrounding area, and it was prohibited to enter just because it was close to the god tree.

Ground covered with small green grass.

When Sylvia, who was bent over, scratched the grass, a blackened ground appeared, unlike the others.

Well found.

I didn't notice any discoloration until I scratched the grass.

"There were 37 locations that were changing like this."

"... that's abnormal, isn't it?"

The blackened ground is scooped with a spoon-like instrument, and the liquid instantly turns black when it is placed in a jar filled with clear liquid.

"Ugh..."

I accidentally cut my nose.

It didn't bother me when I was on the ground, but I had a strange smell that pierced my nose.

This liquid reacts to the demon's vigor and darkens the color.

It seemed like a valuable medicine for chasing the traces of monsters at the Alchemist's party.

"Wait, it's getting so thick..."

“It's not simply a reaction to the traces of a monster.”

A tremendous amount of astringency will be stained on the ground.

"I think this is also the cause of the discomfort I felt"

The fox's ears are drooping.

It has the power to cut people's energy.

"There seems to be a cause on the ground or on the roots." This was unexpected. ”

However, the odor didn't end the abnormality.

The bottle Melissa was holding was overflowing with black smoke, which she kicked off before touching the hand holding the bottle.

Falling to the ground, the sound of the bottle breaking echoes in vain.

Gee, gee!

Immediately afterwards, I heard the voice of the ants heard many times the day before, and my body was about to materialize using the overflowing black smoke as a medium.

I crushed my torso and became immobile.

"Are you all right!?"

Ask Melissa.

It is possible that the smoke hit the bottle when it was kicked.

"Yes... it doesn't matter if it's the effect of concentration or not."

"You said that..."

But I can see the cause.