The fun hamburger breakfast for everyone is over, and I'm thinking of taking care of one more thing that bothers me.
It's an investigation into the movement of a tree growing in this [Treehouse Mansion] during last night's raid.
Even if the trees moved, they didn't walk.
The leftmost of the four trees...... the branch of the tree that was growing in front of the [Nursery] moved.
When Poronjo became a [Monster] and tried to attack the children, the branches moved to protect him and bite Lariat.
Obviously, the branches of the tree have moved in an incredible range.
However, it is now a completely normal tree, and even if you do "wave appraisal", it will only be displayed as "Wild Kajumal".
However, I think that strange phenomenon is unusual.
So I decided to call in a tree expert.
This is Renton from Wonder Trent.
I went into the building unnoticed, and used the "gathering power" of "Occupational Inherent Skills" of "Heroes of the Salvation" to summon Renton with a transfer.
And I'll take Renton to the garden.
'Trent' is quite unusual, so the kids are all curious and far-fetched.
I introduced the children to Renton and told them I wasn't afraid.
I was relieved to hear Renton's gentle way of speaking, and the children stopped by immediately.
The children also saw this tree move, so they decided not to hide it.
"I can't believe the branches moved in this state.
But... maybe she's trying to hold on to her soul... "
Renton murmured as he touched the tree.
Is it possible for ordinary trees to hold souls?
"Yes, there is a possibility."
By analogy... it might look like something that mourns.
Plants are a form of life, but they don't hold souls.
In a sense, it might be the one closest to the spirit.
It is a special being that is a life, but not a soul.
Such plants may inhabit souls on rare occasions.
That's when I woke up as a demi-trent. "
"[Demitrent]...?"
"Yes. 'Torrent' was born as' Torrent 'from the beginning, but it is called' Demitrent 'because the soul lives in the plant and becomes like' Torrent '."
You mean you've become a creature close to Trent?
"Yes, but you can't move like 'Torrent'.
It grows there, and it feels like it only has consciousness. "
"I see... so that's what this tree is doing now?"
"I think so.
It's just... it's strange that the branches move even though they haven't turned into a "demi-trent" yet.
Maybe... the spirits that make up this tree wanted to save the children.
Besides, the spirits around her helped her to temporarily become a "demi-trent". "
"Is that possible..."
So, is it going to be "Demitrent" soon? "
"I think it will... but I don't know when it will. I think if we give it a boost, it'll be quick."
Pushing?
"I guess I'll send you some energy..."
Lenton, can you do it?
"Hmm, I've never done it before, so I don't know... but if we send energy to Franny from [Dry Add], Daisy from [Botanist], and Sora from [Alraune], the holy beast of the flower of the demon [Familia], maybe they'll wake up."
"I see. Let's ask everyone..."
Yes, in my [natural skill] [wave], there is a technique command called [vitality enhancement] that can promote my mourning, but isn't this tree effective? "
"Ah, that's fine!" Master's energy is amazing, so he might be awakened! "
"Well, let's try that first." If not, let Franny and the others get together and we'll do it together. "
"Yeah, I think that's good."
I gently touched the tree, activated the "Vit" command, and had a strong image of infusing my life energy.
And... pray.
... wake up!
... thank you for helping me yesterday!
I can also thank you.
Renton is with us, touching the trees and shedding energy.
... nh, the whole tree seems to be vibrating slightly.
And then the whole tree was enveloped in warm light.....
Somehow... it was similar to what I felt when I mourned.
... and the light went out.
Somehow... I know it worked.
"Wave appraisal" changes to the status screen of the organism.
"Race" was displayed as "Demitrent (Soulwood Wild Cajumal)".
As a demi-trent, he seemed to have awakened.
"Ah... it looks like I'm... conscious."
... I see.
... I feel the children.
And I can see.... "
'Demitrent' uttered a word.
It's a strange way of speaking that feels innocent, but also grown-up.
And... I don't have eyes or a mouth, but I feel a voice echoing from the whole tree.
"Hey, I'm Grimm, you're awake." I live in this place where you are growing. Thank you. "
"Oh, I see! You're the master, I see!" I'm conscious now, but I know the past too!
A strong king who gave me the warmth I missed.
I want to protect this warm place... the spirits inside me thought so, and I couldn't move yesterday.
And now I'm awake.
Thanks to the master. "
"Thank you for helping my children."
"I'll be sure to protect this place." As a dependant of the master. "
"Vassal...?"
Yes, the Master's family.
I didn't see much of it earlier, but I'll do the "Wave Appraisal" again.
Certainly, the "state" display is "Grimm's family".
By the way, it was level one.
I suddenly thought... but in this case, I can't move from here, so how can I raise the level...?
I found it difficult to train.
I guess I had no choice but to bring the monsters here and let them fight... "
Well, let's think about it later.
"Really. You've become a dependent." Thank you. Thank you again. "
“Yes, I'm looking forward to it from now on.
And, Renton, thank you for your help.
Thank you for your continued support. "
Yeah, I'm glad you're a demi-trent. Nice to meet you.
Renton looked happy, too.