Dark Fantasy Paladin - Chapter 99

Dark Fantasy Paladin Chapter 99

Episode 99.

Elquidora, the Great Spirit of the World Tree. In order to meet her, I had to overcome several obstacles and prove my qualifications.

Iden didn’t need to do that. Because Saya is connected to the Great Spirit by a string. As expected, Elquidora could not refuse Saya’s request.

It was a simple reason.

The Great Spirit was a demi-god who protected nature and had no choice but to have infinite favor towards the spirit creatures that governed the providence of the present world.

Elquidora’s personal curiosity also played a role. A nine-tailed fox only loves one man? After all, the male was also human. As a spirit, he would have wanted to see Iden with his own eyes.

Unfortunately, the situation has changed a little from a while ago. The ‘human loved by the nine-tailed fox’ was no longer in this world. Iden was a god.

Elquidora might be a little disappointed.

Iden, who was thinking about that, suddenly stopped.

A world covered in rust. Thousands of vines were blocking Saya and Aiden.

It was the entrance to the water vein of the World Tree. After passing through the vines, you enter the deep part of the Giant’s Forest.

Beyond this was the habitat of the natural guardians and Elquidora.

Saya said as she approached the shaggy Manjeonggyeong.

“Let’s take Yupe too. “Elquidora was curious.”

The Great Spirit seemed to be interested in Shinsu as well. I was glad as Iden because there was no need to neglect Yupe.

He nodded and said.

“Okay, let’s do that.”

Saya placed her hand on the vine without any response. The tightly coiled stems began to move slowly.

Each piece made a pleasant friction sound, revealing its insides little by little.

Although these processes continued for quite some time, no special conversation took place between the two.

As Saya pursed her lips, there was silence. She was always very charming and kind to Iden, but today she seemed a little more subdued.

However, it wasn’t chilly or cold.

Iden knew very well why. I was thinking of finishing the work first and comforting him.

The silence of the interlude was broken as the vine disappeared.

The vast interior was clearly revealed.

A village formed in a circle around the World Tree. There were many houses made of trees and leaves. Hammocks were hung on the branches of the World Tree, and fireflies softly stepped inside instead of the sun.

The fragrant smell of grass suddenly wafted in. It was the smell of the flesh of nature’s guardians.

The elves began to gather one by one. It had long ears and was tall.

They surrounded Aiden and Saya with wary expressions. For some reason, I couldn’t close the distance.

Saya waved her hand at someone.

A handsome man with white hair walked out with a perplexed expression. He was the village chief. He looked young, but you couldn’t guess his age by his appearance. Because elves are creatures that do not age well.

He said with a sigh.

“You really brought a human.”

Saya shook her head.

“He’s a god now. “You can tell when you see it, right?”

The elf narrowed his eyebrows.

“······Only the Earth Goddess can be called a god.”

Saya smiled mischievously.

“Gaia burned to death.”

A commotion spread among the elves. In the end, he glared at Saya, but couldn’t bear to attack her. They already knew the power of the nine-tailed fox.

Moreover, what Saya said was true.

200 years ago, Bacheksar stabbed Gaia to death with the Spear of the Sun. The Earth Goddess was one of the deities that completely disappeared.

The handsome white-haired elf chieftain Garthun did not hide his hostility. He chanted in a low voice.

“If the sacred tree had not permitted it…”

The sacred tree meant the demigod Elquidora. He trailed off. I clenched my teeth and continued again.

“Please cancel your statement immediately.”

Gaia burned to death. In fact, they were well aware of this, but recognition was a separate matter.

Saya looked very displeased.

“Mimul, even if I rip you to death here, Elqui will not move. “Stop being rude.”

A cold, deadly force flowed out, freezing the elves.

Aiden watched Saya quietly without stopping her. Because I was a little curious about my lover’s response. If they were going to kill the chieftain, they planned to make their move then.

With Aiden’s quick wit, it won’t be too late.

If Saya couldn’t stand it, Aiden had to scold her. Since he had the title of hypocrite, he couldn’t let his lover become a random murderer.

Now that I had the upper hand in military terms, I was able to control it.

While thinking about that, Saya sighed deeply. The chill that was weighing down the area quickly disappeared.

Several elves collapsed on the floor.

Relief flashed across the village chief’s face, and Aiden was also very satisfied with the results.

Aiden gently stroked Saya’s drooping ears. A sharp gaze was directed at Aiden.

“······I really hate you.”

“Good job.”

“I don’t know.”

Saying that, Saya shot blue energy into the air. A halo of light climbed up the surface of the World Tree and spread high into the sky.

Iden’s eyesight lost sight of the light as he went so high.

A moment later, a thick tree trunk fell from the sky. It was the tongue of the world tree.

The moment Saya and Aiden grabbed the rope, the enormous elasticity snatched them up and towed them into the sky.

In the blink of an eye, the ground disappeared. The scenery suddenly changed. The dense leaves tickled Aiden’s skin.

The fireflies glowed all at once, illuminating my son-in-law. Iden felt a little uncomfortable. Because I saw a huge tree with engraved eyes, nose, and leaves. The tree trunk tongue swallowed Aiden without delay.

*

Inside the World Tree. Aiden and Saya were looking around the area and waiting for Elquidora.

The tree nest gave me great peace of mind. I especially liked the faint scent of wood and the maroon interior color.

Saya said as she sat down on a low hill in front of a small water hole.

“We were supposed to meet here.”

Iden nodded and sat down next to her. The clear sap lake illuminated the two side by side.

Aiden looked at it for a moment and scooped up the sap with both hands. Then he brought it to his mouth and swallowed it.

Physical stats showed visible growth. It was taken calmly, but in fact, it was one of the elixirs that the worldview classified as upper class.

Aiden filled the canteen with sap and handed it to Saya.

She said, turning her head slightly.

“later.”

The space in the canteen was limited. I was planning to fill it up and share it with Euron and Daryl, but it would be difficult if Saya took their share later.

Aiden looked at her pouting for a moment and then swallowed his juices once again. He immediately gently cupped Saya’s cheeks. Before I could react, I kissed them gently.

Saya’s pupils dilated greatly. His tail stood up stiffly and his face turned red.

I slightly pushed Iden away, but it was only a formality. I want you to know that I’m upset.

Sap flowed through the mouth. Are you going to move on like this? That thought suddenly occurred to me, but I didn’t reject it.

He wrapped his arms around Aiden’s neck and slowly took it and swallowed it.

Eventually, when their mouths were empty, their lips slowly parted. The saliva continued like a solid line.

Aiden said.

“I won’t leave it like that next time.”

Saya stared at Aiden for a long time. He didn’t know the real reason why Saya was angry. He said with a low sigh, as if resigned.

“You are the most precious thing to me, but you are not.”

“Rather than that…”

“I decided to understand, so there’s no need to lie. But that girl Geumje reacted? “It’s the bare minimum of courtesy… I still am.”

It seemed like there was some misunderstanding.

Aiden smiled slightly and stroked Saya’s hair.

“It was a trigger that had nothing to do with me. “In some ways, your prohibition must have saved Uriel’s life.”

Saya couldn’t quite understand.

Just as I was about to explain, it clicked. The little girl’s laughter continued for a long time.

The innocent voice was getting closer and closer to Aiden.

A golden halo was visible. It flew in from a distance and landed gently on the surface of the water. It was a fairy the size of a palm.

She said with a playful smile.

“We get along really well.”

It was Elquidora.

Saya said, looking at her.

“Today is not good.”

“really? “He seemed ready to do anything if I wasn’t there.”

“Then you showed up late without notice.”

“Oh, I was looking forward to it. Sorry sorry. lol.”

After saying that, Elquidora turned her gaze to Aiden.

“Oh…”

He looked up and down and exclaimed in exclamation.

“Were you really born as a human?”

Iden was now in his mid-twenties. Even in the eyes of the demigod Elquidora, Iden’s accomplishments were absurd. Unless you are an innate god.

Aiden nodded and said.

“right. And I have a proposition for you.”

Elquidora looked embarrassed.

“No, isn’t it a bit quick to get to the point? “It would be difficult if you suddenly stabbed me like this without any communication or conversation.”

Aiden said calmly.

“I will give you the throne of the earth. “I would like to ask you a favor in return.”

“···Eh?”

“Don’t joke around.”

Elquidora wanted the throne. One was not eligible. Although she was a child of Gaia, she was a demigod.

In her place, an earth dragon sat on the earth’s throne. A vicious and cruel divine beast. Iden planned to slaughter the monster and give its place to Elquidora.

Aiden was back.

“I will slaughter the earth dragon Tofugayaren.”

He was also her half-brother. Of course, there would be no ties of blood or flesh.

Elquidora scratched her head and looked at Saya.

“······This is a truly unexpected proposal.”

Elquidora thought Taekwang had come to threaten her. Don’t steal the energy of the East anymore. Also, she intended to listen.

Because there was no chance of winning.

From what I heard from Saya, Iden seemed to know the secret of this place. This probably means that humans have also figured out the existence of the World Tree. If a punitive force was formed, the elves had no chance of victory.

I’ve been hiding well until now, but that’s over now.

Since Iden is reputed to be a benevolent hero, I was thinking of asking Elquidor to continue like the Seirun tribe.

The situation in which God appeared was a variable, but there seemed to be no need to change the response.

Anyway, it was such a position, but Aiden was saying that he would make Elquidora’s wish come true.

If the Earth Dragon dies, Elquidora also qualifies.

Iden spoke again to the slightly embarrassed Great Spirit.

“Instead, I want you to steal the magic spirit and supply it to the sanctuary.”

“Impossible…”

“It is possible.”

There must be some way. Leaving, Elquidora was not easy to judge. No matter how good the conditions were, since the survival of the race was at stake, she needed time to think deeply.

Aiden said, raising his upper body.

“I’ll give you ten hours.”

He immediately lifted Saya onto his shoulder and looked at Elquidora again.

“Don’t look for us in the meantime. Oh and. “We need a saddle to put on Yupe’s back.”

The saddle made by the World Tree can carry one more person in addition to the owner.

Elquidora felt a little dispirited. I thought it was a little reckless. Leaving her behind, Iden began to walk away.

“Make a saddle. “Do not disturb me for ten hours.”

Aiden stroked Saya’s tail.