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『Title: Ugh, these Mountain Elves are so picky, damn it!』
Content: The Mountain Elves say they’ll teach me Nature Magic, so why are you guys causing trouble?
Before you bring the carrying pole, hand over the Nature Magic Seed, damn it!
-: What’s a Mountain Elf?
-『Author』: Those stone elves, yeah, Elf Ancestors.
-: And what’s a Mountain Elf?
-『Author』: Elves who are still alive.
-: Look at your way of speaking.
-: Even if I were an Elf, I wouldn’t want to teach this guy, right?
-: Damn, the Ancestors had amazing foresight to be Ancestors.
-『Author』: Am I the only human here?
Why are you all siding with the Elves?
-: There are fewer humans, but quite a few Dwarves, Hobbits, and Orcs, I hear.
-: You damn bastards!
-: （Crying emoticon）
-: To pass the Ancestors’ interview, you have to change your True Name.
-『Author』: True Name?
Is it different from a Title?
-: Yeah, it’s separate, choosing a True Name.
Haven’t you set it yet?
-『Author』: Oh, it’s already set.
Mine is ‘Eats Filth’.
-: Is it delicious?
-: Then, in front of the Elf Ancestors,
you said, ‘I’m Jung Pyeong-taek who eats filth, so teach me Nature Magic,’ like that?
-: Honestly, I usually don’t side with the Elves,
but this is a real win for the Elf Ancestors, isn’t it?
-『Author』: No, there’s a story behind it;;
I can’t use this cool True Name.
-: ??What is it? Is there some Easter Egg?
-『Author』: When I first created my character,
I didn’t know I’d play this game for a long time,
so I used the nickname of the guy I had a flame war with as my nickname.
To keep making him die.
-: Seriously, are you a child?
-『Author』: Ugh, damn it, is it time to forgive him?
Okay, I’ll make a big decision and change it to the coolest True Name I have.
-『Author』: No
What is this?
Why isn’t my True Name changing?
-: Because it’s your True Name, yeah;
-: That’s your True Name.
I think it doesn’t change once you’re level 50 or 60.
Because of the setting where the True Name and Fate are intertwined.
-『Author』: No, damn it, then what am I supposed to do?
-: You could continue eating filth.
-: Oh, your Fate really follows your True Name.
-: What kind of Nature Magic is this?
Accept your fate and keep eating filth.
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“Purified the Pool of Blood… What?”
Lisir stopped the introduction he had been continuously carrying out.
“It stopped.”
It was because the strange sensation that had been guiding him had been suppressed.
‘What? Just now, all sorts of things popped out, and that’s my True Name?’
Lisir chuckled and touched his mouth.
“Ah.”
Then, he hurriedly composed himself.
It was because, as it was a place where he was encountering the tremendous existence that was the Elf Ancestor, he should not be reckless.
Lisir cautiously looked around, wondering if the solemnity of the place had been disturbed.
Thus, he realizes that his efforts were in vain.
“…”
Including Lunadien, whose mouth was open and speechless-
“…”
To the giant eyes of the wooden statue-
It created an atmosphere that was somewhat far from solemnity.
“Ancestor, just now━”
Lunadien, having finally regained her composure, tried to express her doubt towards the wooden statue.
However, her beautiful voice trembled in the middle and could not be completed.
There were more than a few questionable parts in the introduction just now.
If they’re an Honorary Mage of the Grey Tower, then they’re an Honorary Mage-
What’s a Swordsman of the Grey Tower, what’s a Shaman, and what are a Black Mage and a Priest?
Moreover, the inexplicable part was not only its inconsistency.
‘Master of the Sun-Obscuring Sand Mountain?’
Lunadien hadn’t even heard half of the name Lisir had mentioned.
It was because, the moment that name was mentioned, all her attention was focused there.
‘If it’s the Sun-Obscuring Sand Mountain…’
Lunadien clearly knew that name.
Related to the long-cherished wish of a certain Dark Elf-
No, the name of that transcendental being related to the long-cherished wish of all Dark Elves.
The weight of that name.
Therefore, she also knew how unrealistic it was to claim to be its ‘Master’.
An immortal being who does not even serve death, who would serve as a master?
Thus, while Lunadien felt confusion focusing on a specific name-
-True Name…
The wooden statue was feeling confusion focusing on that ‘number’.
True Name.
It literally means the true name, an identity imposed by one’s own chosen fate, not a role given by others.
Therefore.
One can only have one True Name.
Although the path of fate is infinite, the being that can walk that path is limited to a single one.
It was a rule and providence that could never be violated as long as it was subject to the great flow of fate.
The Elf Ancestors clearly believed so.
…But what is this?
-As if listing collectibles…
A human listing True Names like collectibles.
The Elf Ancestors were confused about how to react to that phenomenon, or existence, which they were encountering for the first time.
At that time.
One ancestor’s soul, which makes up the will of the wooden statue, subtly spoke to his comrades.
-…You. I think I just heard a strange name.
-We all did.
-…No, judging by your reactions, you didn’t hear that name.
-What kind of name is it?
-…I can’t say.
-What?
-It’s hard to put into words…
The eyes of the wooden statue, which had been gathered as one, scattered again and moved busily.
Like opinions quickly exchanged among them.
“…”
Lisir stood quietly in place and waited for their agitation to subside.
The confusion and madness of those around him due to his unique constitution. And madness.
It had become almost a daily routine.
After a while.
-Who are you who demands the legacy of the Elves from us? Tell us your True Name.
The eyes gathered together again, urging Lisir’s answer.
As if nothing had happened.
Momentarily.
Lisir felt something welling up inside him again.
The familiar sensation was once again leading Lisir, trying to make him list his True Name（?）.
However.
Perhaps because he was overly conscious of it due to his previous experience?
Lisir failed to naturally entrust himself to that sensation.
In the end, Lisir is given two choices.
Just stay still.
Or, say something according to his thoughts and feelings.
-Tell us your True Name!
Lisir felt that the voice was somehow impatient, and he had no choice but to open his mouth.
“…Guardian of the World Tree.”
It was the True Name Lisir chose（?） after much deliberation.
Correcting the mind-boggling name of the World Tree’s Mother.
Appealing to the Elf Ancestors.
It was an efficient（?） True Name that could be expected to have two effects.
‘But, can I just make up my True Name as I please?’
There was a brief moment of contemplation-
‘…Well, it’s my name, so what?’
Lisir judged that resolving the situation was the top priority for now.
-Indeed, something must have gone wrong just now!
-He seems to possess an extraordinary energy!
-Unlike our Elves, he possesses various colors, shall we say?
-It’s not beautiful, but we have no choice but to acknowledge its extraordinariness! To influence the power to see through fate!
The following conversation of the ancestors proved that Lisir’s judgment was correct.
Relatively understandable progress compared to before!
The ancestors neatly treated what had happened before as if it had never happened.
-By the way, Guardian of the World Tree! Does that mean you, a human, are a descendant of the World Tree━ in the same position as those respected beings!?
-It’s hard to believe!!! However, one cannot falsely state one’s True Name! That name is surely proof that you have been recognized by the descendants of the World Tree!
-What a regrettable thing!!! To recognize a human as the Guardian of the World Tree without consulting us!
The wooden statue reluctantly acknowledges it.
‘Somehow, if I had revealed my True Name as the Guardian of the World Tree from the beginning, I think they wouldn’t have acknowledged it even if I died-‘
Lisir irreverently thought of the concept of ‘shock therapy’ as he looked at them.
-The Guardian of the World Tree, state your name!
Afterwards.
The giant eyes, gathered together again, looked directly at Lisir.
“It is Lisir.”
-Lisir, Guardian of the World Tree! In the name of our Green Mages, we permit you to embrace the bosom of nature!
The giant eyes closed, and a newly opened teal crack replaced it.
‘Dimensional Gate…!’
Lisir widened his eyes as he looked inside the Dimensional Gate that appeared on the wooden statue.
The energy of the forest flowing from within was reminiscent of the Grand Master’s Forest.
Lisir compared the energy he felt in the Grand Master’s Forest with the energy flowing from within the Dimensional Gate and fell into great shock.
Even though he wasn’t deeply versed in Nature Magic, he could feel that it was of a higher level than the Grand Master.
It was proof that a clear gap existed between the two.
“Human.”
“Yes? Ah, Lord Lunadien.”
“You have to be alert from now on.”
“From now on, I’m going to go inside, right?”
“Yes.”
“Indeed… I really do have to be alert. What exactly is inside?”
“The first Green Mage. Would it help to say the creator of Nature Magic?”
“…”
Lisir’s vision went dark for a moment.
No. It turned green.
‘So━ it’s not that he created Unique Magic or a Faction, but the very foundation of magic itself?’
As Lisir was trying to organize his thoughts, Lunadien continued.
“Also, the being who created the Great Forest along with the World Tree.”
“The scale of the story is too big for me to follow… Should I think of it as a god?”
“Haha. Did I surprise you too much? Calm down. It’s not that you’re really going to meet the first Green Mage. What awaits you inside is the will of the first Green Mage━ to be exact, his will.”
“Will, you say?”
“Something that cannot be described with language or words.”
Lunadien pointed to the Dimensional Gate and continued.
“The moment you enter there, you will be tested.”
“Tested?”
“By the will of nature━ your talent for Nature Magic.”
Nature Magic Seed.
Lunadien mentioned those words.
“What do you think the Nature Magic Seed is?”
“Actually, I was thinking of something physical. Like an Artifact.”
Lunadien looked at Lisir and smiled meaningfully.
Then, she touched Lisir’s forehead with her fingertip.
Very lightly.
As if she hadn’t even touched him.
“This is it.”
“…Yes?”
“The energy of the first Green Mage. Just by slightly touching it, you will gain the talent for Nature Magic.”
Huh.
Lisir burst into laughter.
Just how vast is the energy that it can instill magical talent just by touching it.
“Like that. What you have to do when you go inside is to somehow succeed in ‘contact’.”
“By contact, you mean… contact with what?”
“You’ll know the moment you go in. The form of nature will be waiting for you.”
“The form of nature… Do you mean plants?”
“Yes. It won’t be easy. The energy of nature flowing inside is not easy for you, a human and an outsider to Nature Magic, to endure.”
Lunadien looked at him and made her characteristic brilliant smile.
“Still, I believe you will succeed. After all, you are the Guardian of the World Tree, aren’t you?”
“…!”
-Human! Hurry! Even while we’re doing this, his energy is being wasted!
Lisir nodded and stepped forward.
His body was swallowed by the teal Dimensional Gate.
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-Star of the Flower Garden.
After the human entered the Dimensional Gate.
The Elf Ancestor called out the Tower Master’s name.
-You’re telling the human unnecessary things.
“What do you mean?”
-Should I say you’re giving him false hope? You must also know how many humans have failed in contact and been frustrated so far.
“Isn’t he a human recognized as the Guardian of the World Tree?”
That’s when it happened.
“Ah!”
A figure bounced out from inside the Dimensional Gate.
It was Lisir.
He was looking around with a face as if he were hypnotized.
It was clear to anyone that he had failed the contact.
Just then, Lunadien felt the mischievous gaze of the wooden statue.
Lisir said.
“Wh-what happens now?”
“What do you want to do? Do you want to keep trying? Or give up.”
“Ah, can I keep trying!? Then━”
Lisir entered the Dimensional Gate again without hesitation.
And he bounced out.
The series of processes continued to repeat.
✦✦✦
-Lunadien. How about we stop here? Since you’re the one who made that human like that, you’re the only one who can stop him.
“…”
Lunadien’s expression was filled with worry.
Although it’s true that only a few succeed in ‘contact’ right from the start-
Even considering that, Lisir’s repeated failures were unusual.
Countless attempts over several hours.
The fact it demonstrated was clear.
Lisir.
He had no talent for Nature Magic.
Lunadien felt confused.
‘Then why, how, was he recognized as the Guardian of the World Tree?’
At that time.
Once again, the Dimensional Gate spat out a figure.
A process repeated ad nauseam.
“That’s it!!!”
And, for the first time, it was a different reaction from Lisir.
He clenched his fist and cheered.
-It seems he succeeded.
The wooden statue said.
And added softly.
Finally.
Lunadien was at a loss as to how to respond to Lisir’s joyful appearance.
It’s not the time to be happy.
It was a situation where that saying fit perfectly.
He proved his talent after repeated attempts-
But the talent that could only be proven that way was unlikely to be extraordinary.
Lisir’s innate talent for Nature Magic was extremely ordinary.
Perhaps, it was lowly.
Lunadien wondered how to convey that fact to Lisir.
“Lunadien, I succeeded! Finally, finally, I succeeded in contact!”
“Is that so… That’s quite━”
“That tree, you see!”
Lunadien’s words stopped.
The form of nature seen in the bosom of nature.
It takes on a different form depending on the talent for Nature Magic possessed by the subject.
Ordinary talent is a sprout.
Better talent is grass.
Extraordinary talent is a flower.
Outstanding talent is a sapling.
And-
At the end is a tree.
Until now, only a handful of Green Mages, including respected Elf Ancestors and the Tower Lord, had been able to reach that tree.
They called that tree the ‘Tree of the End’.
Green Mages regarded reaching the Tree of the End as a kind of symbol and aimed for it.
To that place that cannot be solved by the realm of magic alone-
The essence of Nature Magic-
The Will of Nature is believed to exist.
Thus, the Elf Ancestors and Lunadien are still aiming to contact the Tree of the End and honing their talents.
-Why?
“Yes?”
-Why is it a tree?
-…Well, I wonder?
-Why did you reach that tree?
“…No, even if you tell me that━”
That was why the Elves asked questions instead of congratulations.
Lisir, who had expected congratulations, was confused by the barrage of questions.
At that time.
Lisir looked closely at his hands.
‘It doesn’t seem to have changed much?’
He said, wondering if there was something else.
“What should I do next?”
✦✦✦
At the same time.
A commotion occurred in Bondales.
Deputy Council Member.
Pien frowned her neat impression and said.
“What? A tree is suddenly growing? What’s the meaning of that?”
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