Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~

Chapter 326.1: Yggdra ②

The World Tree. It is the divine tree that controls the power of this world. The tree is the center of the Earth that runs through the ground of this planet and it seems to help the circulation of Mana Materials around the world.

The center of the Earth's vein means that it is the place where Mana Materials accumulate the most in the world. Powerful Legendary Beasts and Magical Beasts that seek power gather in droves in search of Mana Materials.

In order to protect the tree from those who would exploit it, the ancient Spirit People built a country around the World Tree and used their superior magical skills to repel intruders. That was the predecessor of the current Yggdra, and since then, Serene and other Spirit People have played the role of guardians of the World Tree.

In a garden that exists in the center of Yggdra. In a beautiful plaza with *kirakira* sparkling spring water flowing through it and while looking up at the towering World Tree, SereneThe queen of the Spirit People of Yggdra, Serene Yggdra Frestel, continues to speak.

The power of Mana Material is not simply an enhancement of living beings. Humans, animals, and plants will inevitably transform if they absorb a large amount of Mana Material. We Spirit People are less susceptible to the influence of Mana Materials because of our racially low ability to absorb Mana Materials. Therefore we are able to get closer to the World Tree than anyone else. Well, it is not like the influence of Mana Materials is nil. (Serene)

I see now That tranquil Magic power is the result of years of exposure to Mana Materials, huh. (Lapis)

Says Lapis in a somewhat blunt way. Apparently, these girls are not just rude towards humans. Serene frowns at the cold words from her peers.

This is just a predisposition. Among Spirit People, those with particularly low Mana Materials absorption abilities are chosen as guardians. Those with low absorption capacity and high Magical predispositionHowever, it seems that I am lacking in strength for that human over there. (Serene)

Serene *chirari* glances at me. I didn't say that After all, you wouldn't normally think that the caster we are looking for is the one that was swallowed by a Spirit. Why is it that the royalty of this world does not sit still in their castles like Her Imperial Princess Murina?

As I turn my gaze away and pretend not to notice Serene's gaze, Serene returns her gaze to Lapis and says.

Well, fine. Lapis Frugol. Apparently, you have something to say to me. (Serene)

Hmph. Then this is a good opportunity. Let me confirm something that has been on my mind for a long time. Is there a reason why most of your compatriots are kept out of Yggdra and restricted from entering, even though they are told to pass on their faith of the World Tree? (Lapis)

Compatriots are kept out?

Her voice is quiet, but it certainly contains power behind it. I thought she didn't care about the Cursed Stone, but it turns out that there is a lot going on between Spirit People and her.

Lapis continues in front of Eliza, who is absentminded as usual.

You who have been withdrawn in Yggdra may not know it, but we have been in a position of being oppressed for a long time. I heard that you remained silent when Shero's Forest was burned down and hundreds of your compatriots were slaughtered, right? (Lapis)

Lapis Frugol, this is a story from ancient times. I was yet to be bornBut my ancestors understood that it would be a hard choice. For the side that had to go outside and for the side that have to remain insideAnd yet, they had to part ways. (Serene)

(Lapis)

As Lapis falls silent, Serene continues with a dignified expression. There was a strong will in her voice. She certainly has the charisma befitting a Royal Princess.

I am not asking you to forgive me. But I want you to understand. We have not abandoned them. Shero Iris FrestelNo, all the Queens who were scattered in the forests all over the world are My blood relatives. And the reason the former Queen of Yggdra decided to let the majority of the Spirit People escape outside wasTo keep the species from dying out. I understand that there are many dangers outside, but even so, it would still have been safer than being left Inside. (Serene)Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on ɴoᴠel ꜰɪre.nᴇt

What could be more dangerous than the outside world filled with hostile races?

Lapis isn't interrupting her, maybe because it was the first time for Lapis to hear about it. She stares at Serene with a grim expression as if she is trying to ascertain the truth.

Shero's ancestors, who were members of the Royal Family of the proud Spirit People, chose to protect their people outside and parted ways with my ancestors. Still, we haven't abandoned them. You and the people of Yggdra are still connected. That is why, although it is rarely used, we have left a means of contact. Eliza Beck (Serene)

There, Serene's gaze turns to Eliza, who is standing there. Even though she has brought what she had been looking for so long to Yggdra, Eliza is still going at her own pace. Even when she is suddenly called, she doesn't raise an eyebrow. She seemed a little excited when she found the cursed item, but the difference between her being on and off was too drastic.

Rather, why are you in your off mode when you are in front of an important person?

Thanks for reading! Eliza normal state is having her brain switched off Only Cry can switch it back on by having her go to dangerous place