My Alter Ego’s Path to Greatness - Chapter 160

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After the Capital Invasion (4)

When the delegation finally arrived in the forest on the outskirts of the Elven Kingdom on the Enamel Continent, the different races each exchanged a brief greeting and parted ways to their respective countries.

‘Now that I think about it, the Elven Kingdom is also a convenient location for transportation at the center of the continent, so it’s also a perfect gathering place.’

When I said this, it really seemed like the high elf was a means of transportation.

Still, he is the leader of a race in name only.

“Heh heh—this is harder than I thought. Even with Lafori’s assistance, it’s like this… I wonder how he managed to cross the sea with this…”

Cecily, who operated the ‘Forest Road’ with Laforie as a trainee, kept wiping away her sweat and making noises. paid it

In fact, the others just walked along the forest path, but she had to stay next to Lapori throughout the round trip and take classes related to it.

When I went to the Aeon Continent, I learned theoretical aspects such as how to use energy, and when I returned, I helped little by little by his side leading the way and even completed practical operations.

And immediately after entering the continent, Cecily took the lead and even completed training…

“Wait a minute, I was like this too, but I can’t believe you maintained this for so long. As expected, Lapori is amazing!”

“Hahaha, this also requires some skill. Cecily, I think you’ll get used to it quickly.”

Cecily smiled brightly at his consolation and opened her mouth in a voice filled with emotion as she looked at the World Tree towering in the distance.

“Anyway, something feels strange. The first time I crossed the sea, I had my eyes opened, but the second time was Mr. Harris. There seems to be some jinx? Who will be next for this? “Woohuhu.”

“Oh, it’s my turn next! “I’ll make a reservation first!”

Shapiron’s eyes were burning as he seized the opportunity and quickly intervened.

Even though he didn’t show it, he seemed quite upset about being overtaken by Harris, whom he considered his rival.

After a brief conversation, the delegation immediately began their journey to the World Tree.

Days of walking towards giant trees that defy perspective.

Harris was able to sense that his plan to erode culture was only half-successful as he heard changes in music genres heard in the various villages he encountered along the way.

‘…That’s amazing. They absorbed them and created a whole new genre. Since it has had an impact, should it be considered a success?’

It was truly a race that was serious about music.

In any case, his goal was to obtain karma in other ways, so this was a satisfactory enough achievement.

‘at las.’

But now that wasn’t a very important issue.

After moving repeatedly, we finally reached it.

Just below the branches of the World Tree, a huge tree rising majestically as if to support the sky.

“ah!”

And Harris.

《The World Tree is looking at its child.》

More than ever before, I was able to sense the existence of the World Tree more clearly.

The main body was so huge that you couldn’t even feel its parts, but the World Tree wasn’t that big.

Of course, that too was just as distant.

The stem soared high into the sky as if it could reach the universe, the branches that wrapped around the world bore stars instead of fruits, and the roots were grasping the planet he was standing on.

An overwhelming presence that made me feel a sense of awe without even realizing it.

Compared to that, he was just a small mite parasitic on a tree.

Hwii-ing-

Harris, who was intimidated by the wondrous image, suddenly realized that a red fruit the size of a small fist was approaching right in front of his nose.

There are also colorful spirits that support the branches on which it is hung and swirl around them.

It was a sight I had already seen once in the past.

As he took a deep breath, the fresh air seeped deep into his lungs.

At that time, he had no choice but to take in this rich air as he watched Cecily perform the eye-opening ceremony from outside…

Harris grabbed the ‘fruit of the world tree’ and brought it to his mouth without hesitation.

Crunch—

‘Ah!’

I thought I had chewed it once, but before I knew it, all of the pulp had flowed down my throat.

The high-density energy condensed in the fruit instantly spread throughout the body, and every part from head to toe began to change under its influence.

And the destination of the energy that swept through his entire body was his eyes.

Stinging pain felt throughout the eyeball.

Once the series of processes was completed, he was able to clearly feel why the ritual of becoming a high elf was called ‘opening eyes’.

As if a filter had been removed, the world had taken off its veil.

《The object grows by meeting the conditions. Acquire the special skill “Star Observer.”》

《The entity has achieved enlightenment by achieving the conditions. The skill “Spiritual Art” evolves into the special skill “Nature’s Call”.》

It wasn’t just a matter of broadening the field of view.

He was able to perceive his surroundings as if he were seeing it from a third-person perspective, and the world reflected in his eyes was much more dreamy than usual.

Just like the surrounding scenery seen through the ‘Forest Path’… no, much more than that.

‘「Star Observer」… This is the core of the various abilities that the high elves have shown so far.’

The ability to travel across forest paths across space, the ability to bestow protection on others, and the ability to detect targets through the forest.

All of these transfers were accomplished using the power of the World Tree through this skill.

Woooooung—

At the same time, the brief but powerful will of the World Tree shook his mind.

It was much clearer than what he felt from the main character, but it also couldn’t be defined in a specific language…

Harris was able to intuitively grasp the meaning.

-I will watch over you. It’s my child.

Interest in it, anticipation of something, and some doubts.

Although no further direct intention was conveyed after that brief will, it was clearly felt that the spirit vein between him and the World Tree was firmly connected.

〈Individual Information〉

-Individual name: Harris

-Race: High Elf

-Common characteristics: 「Mind Herb」 「Persona」 「Super Recovery」 「Mysterious Index」

-Individual Characteristics: 「World Tree’s Red Child」 「Natural Fairy Tale」 「Star’s Observer”, “Call of Nature”, “Fairy Justice”, “Melody of Harmony”

– Special Features: He was transformed into a High Elf, the priest of the World Tree, and was able to borrow its power through the spirit vein. Natural power and affinity have grown rapidly, and all spirits are about to evolve. Receives infinite love from all animals and plants.

Is it because of the aftereffects of rapid change?

He slowly closed his eyes, feeling the strength drain from his body and his mind becoming faint.

“Mr. Harris’s eyes opening ritual is over…”

“Carefully move it inside…”

And so, finally.

Harris, who came to this world as an illegitimate child with no knowledge of the world, was officially adopted and proudly registered on the family register.

***

“Whoa—.”

Riley Carte Azerion, the 5th princess of the Azerion Empire, a beautiful woman with bright blonde hair and turquoise eyes who was walking in the garden, sighed for the number of times.

It had already been more than a week since she had been kidnapped and imprisoned by the Immortal King.

‘The environment is cleaner than I thought and the treatment is not as bad.’

Her residential area consisted of several small lodging buildings built around a large garden.

This was quite unexpected for her, who thought the environment was like a prison, and the accommodation buildings given to each person were spacious enough for people to live alone, so the conditions were good.

‘For some reason, it feels like the monitor is also considerate of various things. …at least for me.’

I don’t know what he’s doing outside, but every time I come here, a man named Andrew, who looks exhausted, treats the crown prince like a slave… while the

woman in charge of her, named Liris, is actually taking very good care of her, as if she were her own maid. .

Of course, there was a sense of distance as he was a surveillance officer, but compared to the man who always yearned for Simon as if it were an outlet for his stress, he was no different from an angel.

‘That’s a bit embarrassing. I guess I should consider myself lucky.’

But the situation she was in right now was too bleak to just like it.

No matter how well she was treated, she was a prisoner without freedom.

Meanwhile, all she did was wander around her assigned living quarters and argue with Simon, or meditate and practice her magic alone in a quiet place.

‘It’s the perfect environment to be confined and practice. I’ve been giving it up under the excuse that I’m busy, but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to give it a serious try again. … There’s nothing special to do.’

Although she had learned it from a young age for cultural purposes, she also had some knowledge of magic.

It was natural that she was the one who first taught Ise-ah the basics of magic.

‘Of course, we were quickly defeated. ‘Isn’t it a bit too much to go beyond what I’ve learned over the years in less than a month?’

Even since then, he has not been able to cross the threshold of beginner level.

The princess, who was grumbling while thinking of Ise-ah, put a small smile on her lips and gently closed her eyes.

The reason she was able to maintain her composure right now was because she trusted Lee Se-ah that much.

There is no telling when I will be able to get out of here, and it may be worse than dying at the whim of the Immortal King.

The only support that can hold on to such a hopeless situation.

‘As long as you’re alive… Se-Ah will definitely come to save you.’

But now there was nothing she could do but wait.

Feeling helpless, Riley squatted down and buried her face in her knees.

An emperor who prioritized selecting a successor through competition over love for his children.

Her mother, the 4th Empress, who passed away early, leaving only Riley to the world, and the Empress Dowager who only sees her as a thorn in their eyes.

And the siblings who have fought fiercely since childhood to succeed to the throne.

‘Sea… Sister.’

This was the family that should have been the friendliest, and her mother’s family, a small homesteader in the outskirts, was busy looking after her instead of protecting her.

The situation was the same for the servants who served her, so she had no choice but to suffer from distrust of the people of this world.

‘…I should have called you sister a long time ago. ‘What’s so difficult about that?’

In that environment, the only person Riley felt true family love for was Se-ah.

To be honest, at first, it felt like I had brought her here as if I was picking her up as a pet…

Ugh…

That was the moment when she was shivering alone in the corner of the garden.

The ‘invisible door’ in the center of the residential area was opened and the princess’s watcher, Lilith, appeared.

With one hand, he held the back of the man who seemed to have fainted and dragged him along.

“Haha, it looks like Andrew is harassing the Crown Prince again. anyway.”

She glanced in Riley’s direction and then, without even paying attention, immediately summoned him with her magic.

“Si… No, Lilith-nee! Did you call me? What happened all of a sudden… huh? “What about that person?”

When she called, Andrew, who had been bothering Simon and forcing him to clean the dorm, approached with a sneer, but when he saw the unconscious man, his eyes widened and he rushed over.

Unlike his usual tired appearance, he kept looking at the man’s clothes with a curious expression.

“They said he suddenly appeared from the side of the castle. They said they ran into the castle when the undead around them tried to attack them. “Space movement would have been impossible around here.”

“sister! Absolutely! “This person is from the same world as me!”

Self-defense items, including clothing and bullet proof uniforms that are hard to find in this world.

He, who had been paying attention to what she said, spoke in an excited voice…

‘Same world?’

Riley’s ears, who were still squatting in the corner and curiously eavesdropping on their conversation, perked up.

“Oh, I thought so, but it was like that. The king must have guessed in advance and ordered that the interest be managed separately here. Anyway, this is also a precious sample, but if we keep it here, it won’t be able to escape.”

“Haha, this is such a random newbie. Even if that doesn’t happen, it’s a place like this… Phuh.”

Andrew started to laugh evilly, as if he had thought of something bad, but the laugh didn’t last long.

“Oh! Andrew? Now you don’t have to come here anymore. “I called you to tell you that from the beginning.”

“Huh? So what I’m doing now is…”

“Phew—I’ll be in charge of this job from now on. So you just have to focus on what you’re doing over there.”

“Uh, uh… Then, the working hours are…”

“Now that this job is gone, it’s entirely up to Olivia, right?”

His face instantly turned pale, as if he had heard something he couldn’t hear.

“Oh no! Please let me work here, sister! If this continues, I’m really going to die!”

“I can’t help it because it’s an order from the king. Oh, and from now on, your accommodation will be in that area, not this area, so don’t get confused.”

“You mean… a place with vicious friends…?”

Andrew is desperately pleading, and Lilith is shaking her head as if there is nothing they can do.

But even then, Riley’s curious gaze was fixed on the unconscious man.

‘A person from another world… like Se-Ah…’

The fact that the watcher, Andrew, was from another world was surprising, but what caught her attention now was that black-haired man who seemed to have just arrived here.

Come to think of it, his clothes and the situation were similar to when she met Lee Se-ah.

Of course, at that time it was the garden of the noble family where her mother’s family was located, but the difference this time was that it was near the headquarters of the Immortal King.

‘If you think so, that person. I’m out of luck. After all, this is where I first started.’

Riley, who knew about the otherworldly transmission through Isea, looked at him with a pitiful expression.

Ise-ah would have been in a lot of trouble if it weren’t for her suggestion, but would it still be the case here?

“Princess? “You may have heard the situation roughly, but this person will also be staying here from now on.”

“ah!”

While she was lost in her thoughts, Lilith suddenly looked down at her and quietly opened her mouth.

“…I don’t know how long the princess will be here. Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone to talk to other than the Crown Prince?”

“…….”

“Oh, by the way, I heard that this man revealed his name first—what did he say?”

Lilith thought for a moment and glanced down at the man still unconscious in her hands.

A black-haired young man of a very similar race to Ise-ah, with a soft expression and slightly droopy eyes that could be seen even if he had lost his mind.

“…Did you say Hesperon? Well, let’s hear the detailed introduction directly from the person concerned. Then I guess I’ll just have to bring this guy to the dorm.”

An awakened person from Earth who has just been sent to another world.

It was the moment when Hesperon was taken prisoner by the Immortal King.