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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 364

I really thought about it a lot, but I couldn't make a fuss about the divinity of one race, so I told the truth and the result was much more favorable than I expected..

The overall mood is that it's not the mortals who are the problem, but what's wrong with the gods who are trying to look after them. I don't know if war was declared in the name of the demon god, but since the demon lord took action, it doesn't matter.?

The story seemed obvious at first glance, but it was very foreign, so I urgently asked the priest who said it..

"Wasn't the Demon God dominating the Demon King just as the Light Ete was dominating the hero??"

"sure. The beings that the gods directly control are always warriors or great warriors. The same goes for demons. A devil is a devil, and a hero is a hero. Just as the king and the warrior are separate."

It was extremely simple logic and an obvious story, so I had to feel like I had been stabbed in the back..

Based on my memories of my past life and the current situation, I naturally lived my life thinking that it was a structure between the hero and the devil in the story, but in reality, it was no different from the story that that was not the case..

Even the other elves who heard the story reacted as if it was only natural that the priest of the World Tree thought this..

"So are you saying that the Demon King is just a strong demon??"

"you're right. He is literally the king of the demons. Due to the nature of the demon race, their individual strength is comparable to that of a dragon, but that does not mean they have the fortune or blessing of a demon god. Oh, of course, that doesn't mean that such cases never happened, but that doesn't necessarily mean that's the case.."

"Then... why does the hero appear and why does the Demon King declare war on the humans??"

The priest widened his eyes at my question, then answered slowly as if he had heard a truly unexpected question..

"That's right... The Ete of Light has mercy on the human race, so he decided to save them from danger, and that's what war is... isn't it? It is not specifically targeting the human race. It's just that there was a human nation first in the path of the Demon King's army.."

I had to feel my eyes rolling as I saw the priest reacting as if he were seeing someone asking why 1+1 is 2. What's more surprising is that it's not wrong..

That is correct. That's what war is all about. It was so big that I just firmly believed that there must be some other reason..

But... then that long war was really just a war of conquest? All of the wars that have been repeated countless times in the history of humans and demons? So the oracle also said, 'I will drive out the devil and bring stability to mankind.' Was it??

Just as I was about to furrow my brows at the thought that the great war that was thought to be a matter of the world's survival might in fact be nothing more than a simple world war, the priest added an explanation..

"Of course, we do not know the exact reason for the devil's intention in starting the war. The demons may have records, but they do not interact often. But we know that not all demon lords started wars. Even the previous Demon King greatly encouraged exchanges with all races, and there were results. Even though the emotional rift wasn't completely resolved.."

Just as history has been the same, the present is also the same. To summarize the priest's story, it was like that..

In one era, the warrior of Ryviska, in another era, the great warrior of Vazkal of the flame and anvil served by the dwarves, and in another era, the child of the World Tree faced the threat of the continent and restored peace..

Some warriors founded a kingdom, some disappeared, some warriors left peace with the Demon King, and some warriors pressured the Demons after defeating the Demon King and were executed by the Demon Heroes..

"I'm not saying we should just accept everything in a detached way, but in the end, in the grand scheme of things, I think it's a mortal life with nothing special...."

Maybe it was just Jangsaengjong's point of view, but it wasn't a story that could be ignored, so I just nodded quietly..

Then the priest spoke with a soft smile..

"I am also just a priest, not a wise man who knows everything. The story I just said is simply something I made based on things I have seen and experiences. Since this can also be considered an opportunity, how about asking the World Tree about the questions you have through this prayer? It may not be the answer, but it may give you a clue.."

It was like a prayer that was meant to be a simple greeting suddenly gained purpose... but it wasn't a bad opinion..

"...please."

With such a self-interested prayer, I didn't ask the obvious question of whether I was okay. Because in prayer, there is also a desire to seek an answer. The priest also nodded his head as if he was satisfied with my answer and gestured inside..

It was a bit awkward to see all the elves around me cheering and responding to my answer, which was no different from preparing to pray in earnest, but I followed the priest to the altar in the temple..

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It was an expected result to some extent, but the prayers of the elves did not require any difficult posture or extreme penance..

It simply requires a level of concentration and mindset equivalent to that of those in the priesthood when receiving blessings or revelations. Of course it's difficult.

To put it simply, it is like meditation from a past life. It could be Buddhist Zen..

You may wonder how difficult it is to say this, but it is not as easy as it sounds to empty your thoughts, push away distracting thoughts, and maintain concentration to the point where you can immediately hear God's voice if He wants to..

What elves call 'prayer' is concentrating to the limit and reaching a point where all senses disappear and you are only aware of your inner state. That is the most basic thing, but personally, I think it is easier to make time slow down at the crossroads of life and death. It was like.

After going through a process similar to testing one's etiquette before an audience with the king several times, when the attitude reached a level where one could consider it to be okay, the priest who introduced himself as Hias nodded with a gentle smile.

"Now let's say a prayer."

The simplest posture is to put down your equipment to one side, wear as light clothes as possible, kneel down and put your hands together. The prayers of the elves continued without adding any details to the prayer method that began from the beginning..

I sat down in front of the altar that Hyas had guided me to, took a stance, closed my eyes, and began to recite a prayer in the language of the elves. The prayer that continued like a song in a low, mid-pitched voice made people sleepy in itself... but since I couldn't sleep on the subject I volunteered to pray for, I concentrated my mind as much as possible..

Actually, it's easy to say, so I did it several times, but I had already practiced for more than four hours, so just correcting my posture was tiring and exhausting. Strengthening one's body with magical power while praying was also ridiculous, so I had to use up all my physical strength to endure..

As they say, I was 'out of energy and lost my mind', but other than that, I was able to concentrate much more easily..

And soon after, even though my eyes were closed, I began to experience the phenomenon of my vision turning white..

What you feel at the same time is an intense glare and a floating feeling as if you are falling from the sky. I don't know anything else, but I was certain of this because I jumped off the dragon often. Nevertheless, the reason I was able to maintain my posture without loosening it was not because I was good, but because I was simply unable to move..

As if pressed by scissors.

Well, it's clear that I'm accepting God, but comparing it to a ghost might be a bit harsh, but that's the metaphor that comes to mind, so I can't help it....

[...It's a child of.]

I lost consciousness with the sudden, strong shock..

"Hehehe?!"

Without realizing it, my closed eyes opened and I jumped up, waving my arms and legs..

No, I mistakenly thought it had happened. I just opened my eyes and raised my head in the same prayer position..

Is it true that my consciousness... was blown away? I was sure everything was clear just a moment ago, but in an instant, I was in a situation where I had no idea what was what..

"Hey, are you okay??"

Hias hurriedly came to my side and examined my complexion. When I came to my senses, not only he but other elves around me were looking at me in surprise. Seeing as he didn't notice their approach, he must have maintained his prayers well to some extent..

"Oh, sorry. I think I lost focus for a moment.."

Although I was a little embarrassed because there were so many people watching, I tried my best to smile and answer, and not only Hias but all the other elves opened their already large eyes even wider in shock..

"Just a moment? Two days have passed!"

"...yes?"

"look at your body!"

I looked down and wondered what kind of bad joke this was....

"root...?"

Small tree roots were entangled around my body, holding me firmly in place. Looking at the color, it was clear that it was a world tree. Only then did I realize that I hadn't just exercised superhuman patience and held my head high without loosening my posture..

I just couldn't move because of the roots. I'm still trying hard, but there's no sign of movement..

"How do I solve this??"

After staring in fascination at the pure white roots that held the two hands tightly together, he raised his head and asked a question. Hias looked overwhelmed and stuttered for a while before answering..

"Your roots are further down than before you opened your eyes. Originally, it went all the way up to my face. I think it will disappear naturally if a little more time passes like this.."

I was equally dumbfounded..

I thought only tens of seconds had passed, not minutes, but two days? There is also a legend that says that time passes differently in the fairyland. The good news was that, as Hyas said, the roots were quickly falling to the ground..

"...do you know what this is?"

Only after my hands were free did I realize that something was being held in my hands. I checked the palm of my slightly stiff hand to see if it had really been two days, and there was a white seed-like seed with a very faint light pink color lying there..

"This is... a seed that falls from the bud of the World Tree.."

"...The seed of the world tree?"

"Ah, it's a little different. The world tree will not grow if you plant this. Usually, it doesn't even remain in this shape. By the time it hits the floor, it disappears like a scattering of pollen.."

"Those words are..."

While I was feeling mildly dizzy, Hias nodded and confirmed with a serious expression on his face..

"It means that it is an item given directly by the World Tree. I don't know what your intention was, but."

Haze disease.

I guess the intention is the most important thing, but I'm in big trouble if I can't figure it out..