As expected from the name “Goddess of Nature,” Hirt granted me permission through a natural phenomenon.
The direction of the wind and the birds all took flight at once, heading towards the World Tree.
It was a scene that seemed like something out of a movie, and I couldn’t help but be genuinely amazed.
After all, the Goddess of Nature herself had given permission.
Could her creations really refuse it?
Naturally, the priests who guarded the World Tree also easily granted permission.
They, too, had realized Hirt’s will after witnessing the phenomenon earlier, and when I added further explanation, they looked at me with wide eyes in surprise.
“It’s extremely rare for Hirt to respond in such a way—no, it almost never happens unless it’s the Demon War! Are you not concerned?”
“I’ve never heard of that, so it’s hard to feel anything. But did that happen during the Demon War?”
As I walked towards the World Tree with Arwen, she exclaimed excitedly.
Since I had no idea what the previous event meant, I responded calmly.
According to her explanation, Hirt had only responded in that manner when handing over the seed of the World Tree during the Demon War.
Aside from that, there are records of Hirt aiding humanity by controlling animals, including monsters, to fight against the demons when humanity was in danger.
I had read about this in books as well.
‘Was it difficult to control all animals?’
I thought to myself as I overheard Arwen muttering.
The records stated that Hirt, as the Goddess of Nature, had passed on the World Tree, but aside from that, she hadn’t provided much direct aid.
As mentioned earlier, she had controlled animals to assist humanity, but this was on a very minimal scale.
Especially goblins, orcs, ogres, and the like—monsters considered part of the demonic ranks—had joined forces with the demons.
They were even modified to become more horrifying.
The orcs’ skin turned red and became even more vicious, while goblins’ intelligence, already high, increased, making them more cruel.
Ogres were the most terrifying; according to records, they could withstand even the full force of elf magic.
Fortunately, these creatures are now hard to find in nature, but if you were to encounter them, you’d need to run for your life without hesitation.
‘The Father of All Things…’
Suddenly, I remembered a phrase shouted by a demon worshiper just before they committed suicide: “The Father of All Things,” contrasting with Hirt, the Mother of Nature.
Though I was on my way to the World Tree and had little time to think deeply, I figured it wouldn’t be a bad idea to visit the holy site later and search for more records.
If my assumptions were correct, it could be an excellent source for a story.
Of course, I wouldn’t put it in the Xenon Chronicle but save it for a future work…
Thud! Thud!
“Hm?”
As I walked, lost in thought, I felt something tap the top of my head.
I looked up, but there was nothing there—just a clear blue sky.
Had I imagined it?
I blinked and raised my hand over my head. Something landed on my index finger.
“Chirp! Chirp!”
As I lowered my hand, a small, cute sparrow was chirping.
I was momentarily startled, then smiled gently.
Is this Hirt’s way of telling me to stop thinking and just go to the World Tree?
Seeing this adorable bird made my heart feel lighter.
“A sparrow, huh? They’re usually wary and don’t approach humans.”
As I observed the sparrow tilting its head or fluttering its wings, Arwen spoke from the side.
She looked at me and the bird alternately, amazed.
“Do they not approach elves either? I’ve heard elves are friendly with animals.”
“I don’t know where you heard that, but it’s a misconception.
We’re indeed close to nature, but that doesn’t mean we’re particularly friendly with animals. We hunt animals for meat and even set up farms.”
Though elves are often depicted as nature-loving in fantasy settings, this world is slightly different.
While elves are nature-oriented, they’re not vegetarians.
They enjoy meat, and they establish farms to meet their food needs.
They even harm nature sometimes when constructing villages.
But unlike humans, who expand their numbers indiscriminately, elves pray to Hirt and offer sacrifices to her.
I think the image of elves as nature-friendly may have come from the belief that they were chosen by the gods.
“So, do elves never communicate with animals? I’ve heard there are druids who do that sometimes.”
“Well… that’s a tough question. If you mean communicating with dogs or cats, yes, you could call that druidism, but raising wild beasts like lions is truly difficult.
In that sense, beastmen are closer to druids than we are.”
“I see.”
I understood what she meant.
While it’s possible to raise animals regardless of race, communicating with them as if they understood you is difficult for any race, elves included.
The only exception would be beastmen, as they understand animal instincts and would find it easier to connect with them.
As I learned various pieces of knowledge from Arwen, I turned my attention back to the sparrow. The moment our eyes met, the sparrow tilted its head.
“Arwen.”
“Yes?”
I pointed to the sparrow and said it resembled her.
Arwen was taken aback, her face reddening. I wasn’t joking—I genuinely thought it resembled her.
It had a white body and was small and delicate, just like Arwen.
It was cute, too.
“Wh-what do you mean by that? I-I don’t understand.”
“I just think it’s cute. Its behavior is similar to yours.”
“Ugh…”
Arwen’s ears twitched up and down, almost like the sparrow was fluttering its wings.
Seeing Arwen blush so red, I gave a slight smile and raised my hand.
When I raised my hand, the sparrow flapped its wings energetically and flew up.
Flap!
“Chirp! Chirp!”
“…Is it not going?”
“Chirp!”
The sparrow landed right back on my head. I was a bit bewildered but left it be since it was cute.
‘That’s quite far, huh.’
I looked ahead, noticing that the World Tree still seemed close, but the road stretched endlessly.
The path was considered a pilgrimage of sorts, and teleportation magic was strictly forbidden, so we were walking.
Therefore, the only way to go was around Elodia’s back and keep walking.
The problem was that the path was incredibly long.
From the perspective of scale, I knew it would be far, but I never imagined it would feel this distant.
The area surrounding the World Tree was all vast plains, making it feel even farther.
Thankfully, I had company, so I wasn’t bored.
I glanced at Arwen, who was fanning herself to cool down.
It seemed like she was starting to calm down, so it seemed like a good time to talk.
“Arwen.”
“What… what is it?”
Arwen, still flustered from my sudden teasing, trembled as she spoke.
Her ears were still twitching, betraying her nervousness.
I smiled warmly at her embarrassment and stretched out my hand.
When I extended my hand, Arwen looked at me in confusion.
“Shall we hold hands and walk?”
“W-wha?”
“How about holding hands and walking?”
When I urged her again, Arwen’s face, which had just calmed down, turned bright red again.
Her pale skin makes it stand out, but it’s kind of funny since she does this often.
She alternated between looking at my outstretched hand and my face, before cautiously reaching out.
Her fingers were long and slender, like a well-maintained hand, though small due to her petite frame.
Despite her small build, there was nothing wrong with the proportions.
Swish—
“Haa…”
Finally, when our hands touched, Arwen exhaled the breath she had been holding.
She didn’t stop there, though, and even interlaced our fingers, feeling the sensation between us.
Arwen’s hand was soft and tender, like that of a baby.
Unlike Mari, her hand was also much larger, covering mine completely.
“Wow…”
Looking at my hand, which covered most of hers, Arwen muttered, impressed.
Her silver-gray eyes sparkled brightly, like a child who had just found a new toy.
With her appearance and actions, she felt far younger than me, even though she was much older.
I could feel her hand squirming in mine, so I smiled quietly and asked,
“Arwen, have you ever interlaced your fingers with another man like this before?”
“I have. With my father, often in human society. My father would always hold my hand and never let go. He said I shouldn’t ever be separated from him. I remember those times.”
“Besides your father?”
“You’re the first.”
Arwen answered that, then placed her empty hand on the back of mine, not the one still holding my hand.
Curious about how big my hand was, she gently stroked it, even feeling the raised tendons.
Unknowingly, her actions were stimulating my heart.
I wanted to take things further here, but since Hirt had asked us to come quickly, I couldn’t delay any longer.
So, we walked slowly toward the World Tree, hand in hand.
The cool breeze blew, causing our hair to flutter, and birds, including the wagtail above, chirped in the air.
Swish—
The good atmosphere continued until Arwen slowly pressed her body against mine.
The interlaced hands slowly loosened, and she grabbed my arm.
Without stopping there, she subtly pulled me toward her chest.
Although not as large as other women, the sensation of her chest, which was still substantial, reached my arm.
“…My dear.”
“Hmm?”
“If you hadn’t been here… would I have ended up like Elisha from the book? I wonder about that.”
Elisha, as everyone knows, is the Elf Queen from the Chronicles of Xenon.
She is also Xenon’s mentor and the lover of Kair.
A couple who met a tragic end without confessing their feelings to each other.
Rather than being flustered by Arwen’s question, I seriously pondered it.
‘It’s not impossible.’
Thanks to the Chronicles of Xenon, the Second Demon War had been delayed by thousands of years, and all futures were shifting toward a more positive direction.
Naturally, Arwen’s fate would have changed similarly.
Especially since she had just ascended as queen, she would have likely faced the Second Demon War.
She must have gone through difficulties similar to Elisha’s.
But this was a future where none of that would happen.
No one knew what would happen to her.
More than that, I was certainly not a prophet or a time traveler, as she seemed to think.
It was true that I came from another world, but it was a completely different world unrelated to this one.
“I don’t know either. The future can’t be recklessly predicted. Maybe you’ll end up like Elisha, or maybe you won’t.”
“…..”
“Still, what has changed is definitely for the better. The existence of demon worshipers has been exposed, and the corruption of the World Tree’s roots was prevented.”
I said that and looked at Arwen.
At that moment, she also happened to turn her gaze toward me.
“Don’t you think we no longer need to worry about such things?”
“….”
“Yeah, I think you’re right. I mean, we should focus on what’s ahead. Don’t you think?”
“…Heh.”
Arwen lightly laughed at my response. Then, she smiled softly and spoke.
“I think I’ve said something unnecessary. Asking you a question like this makes me feel foolish.”
“Well, have you decided what to do next?”
“We’re doing it right now, aren’t we?”
Arwen answered clearly, without hesitation.
She must have made up her mind.
In response, I patted her head.
Her hair, shimmering like the Milky Way, felt pleasant to touch.
She didn’t seem to mind, pressing her face against my arm to enjoy the warmth.
Her chest pressed even closer to mine, and though it startled me a little, I wasn’t flustered anymore—it had become familiar.
“I’m glad you were born into this world, Isaac.”
“Yeah, I think so too.”
Though the world was born from the demon worshiper’s mistake, it was still much happier than my past life.
Plus, while dealing with the demon worshipers, I was connecting with beautiful women, so what more could I want from life?
We walked slowly toward the World Tree, arm in arm.
The World Tree had seemed far away, but like all things, the distance between us had gradually closed.
Before long, we were almost there.
[Finally, you’ve arrived.]
As I gazed at the World Tree, large enough to cover a whole city, a beautiful voice echoed in my head.
From the sound alone, I could tell it was likely a woman’s voice.
But who it belonged to was what mattered.
I looked around in surprise, and once again, the voice rang in my head.
[Look up.]
At those words, I slowly raised my head.
The towering World Tree entered my sight, but what stood out even more was something else.
Shaa—
A light that wasn’t too bright nor too dark began to gather in one place.
This light slowly took on a form, turning into a figure.
Arwen and I watched the phenomenon in awe.
We didn’t know where the light was coming from, but it was clearly surreal.
Eventually, the figure of light began to fade, revealing its true form.
The first thing that caught my eye was her hair.
It sparkled like stars, in a soft green color reminiscent of nature.
Her eyes, too, were like stars, shining with a beautiful green glow.
And most importantly…
‘…She’s huge.’
Her bust was full, and her body had the perfect proportions.
The leaves that barely covered her private parts didn’t matter.
As an transcendent being, I didn’t feel any inappropriate thoughts.
But her size was another matter.
She was huge. Really huge.
I had to look up at her, so she must have been at least 3 meters tall.
I couldn’t even close my mouth as I stared at the woman.
Meanwhile, the woman, gazing down at me with her starry eyes, began to squat down.
It felt like a mountain was shrinking before my eyes.
When she adjusted her height to be closer to mine, she smiled brightly and spoke.
“Finally, we meet, Isaac.”
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