Chapter 513


    TL: xLordFifth


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    Does this mean that other spirits, besides the Spirit Kings, cannot go to the Realm of Spirits?


    Thats right. They could if they abandoned their bodies


    But that would mean death.


    In other words, aside from the Spirit Kings, once born, they can only go to the Realm of Spirits upon death.


    Leeha almostughed at the exnation that there was only one such key in the Dragon Pces treasure vault, but he managed to hold it back.


    Whats this? I hit the jackpot unexpectedly!


    He had no idea what exactly it meant to go to the Realm of Spirits, what he could do there, or how, but its rarity alone was already a jackpot.


    Understood. Thank you.


    Hmm. Your aplishments keep impressing me, somewhat enviously.


    What?


    Just look at the state of Jellypong. Drake reached out his hand, and Jellypong, which had been in the form of Leehas vest, smoothly extended another arm.


    [Mon-mon-mon!]


    Jellypongs arm, making a sound like a cheerfulugh, wrapped around Drakes arm.


    Drake smiled like a father looking at his son. He had been able to gauge Jellypongs strength from the start.


    As Jellypongs strength was linked with Leehas, by observing Jellypong, Drake could estimate Leehas condition.


    Feeling bored in the Dragon Pce?


    Bored? No, not really. But


    Leeha could sense Drakes feelings. Indeed,pared to his life in the Kraven Kingdom, it must have been somewhat mundane.


    I hope we can meet again outside of water someday.


    I look forward to that day too. Ah, but to take Shoer-nim and the Carp Paleo friends back-


    Father will take care of that. Dont worry. If he utilizes that Realm of Spirits you mentioned, itll be quick.


    Hmm, got it. Ill keep it a secret from ugrun-ssi. Hehe, then Drake-nim, see you next time.


    Wish you good luck.


    Leeha nodded and activated his crystal ball.


    Drake seemed to have a look in his eyes as if asking can Ie too?


    Drake outside of water Would he then be part of the Kraven Kingdom again?


    Wouldnt that make him an [Enemy] again, in terms of national rtions?


    Leeha thought it was better to avoid that.


    And at that moment, Leeha, ugrun, and Jellypong arrived at Bahamutsir.


    [Meow- Mon-mon?!]


    Oops, were not in water nowugrun-ssi! Wake up!


    Hmm I want to sleep more


    As soon as they arrived at Bahamutsir, Jellypong made a startled sound.


    In water, I could carry ugrun around (?), but onnd, gravity affects us directly.


    Of course, Jellypong, which effortlessly lifted several mana ry tower materials, wouldnt find it difficult, but it seemed hard to maintain bnce with a living creature wriggling around.


    Hmm?


    Bahamut looked on disdainfully at the three life forms that suddenly appeared and were flustering around in hisir.


    He quickly assessed ugruns condition and infused some of his mana into him.


    Lo, Lord. I am ashamed. As a Juvenile ss, being this defenseless-


    Haha, after all, arent you still a child? Your heart may be close to Adult ss, but youre not an Adult yet, so dont push yourself too hard.


    After a while, a blushing ugrun woke up and bowed deeply. Even though Bahamut said it was fine, ugrun remained lying down. Bahamut sighed and withdrew his attention from the stubborn Bronze Dragon, turning to Leeha.


    So, youvee here because


    Of course, I brought it. With permission from the Sea God  no, King of Water Spirits im, Ive extracted the Essence of the World.


    As if to say he also heard about his past, Leeha offered the Essence of the World.


    Looking at the fist-sized, self-illuminating orb, Bahamut expressed surprise.


    im really gave this to you? The same fellow who threatened me with Sylphid and Gnoas


    Phew, it was extraordinary. Really theres no other way to put it but luck.


    The quest to bring aquatic creatures wasnt something to be solved in 3 days, as ugrun had mentioned. Yet Leeha did it. His stubborn actions in the New Continent to find the Paleos and build rapport, not just for achievement but as a culmination of knowledge, information, and connections, had paid off.


    Thats right. But it wasnt just luck or chance.


    Bahamut was correct. Leeha realized that every step he took eventually helped him in ways he never anticipated.


    Weve ovee one hurdle now.


    Leeha nearly retorted to Bahamutsment, but held back as a hologram window appeared before him.


    [You havepleted the quest The Light and Shadow of Radical Growth.]


    [Your level has increased.]


    [The Light and Shadow of Radical Growth-2]


    Description: How you convinced im, Ill hear another time. I might want to use it myself. Haha, now were 50% done. The remaining part is one, the fruit of the World Tree, to bebined with the Essence of the World. Ill tell you in advance, theres no World Tree on this continent. Theyve all been contaminated. Its something even my mana cannot detect, so you neednt bother searching around here. However, the Essence of the World bes murky over time, so youll need to obtain it as quickly as possible.


    Growth elerants are made bybining the Essence of the World with the fruit of the World Tree!


    World Tree doesnt refer to a single tree. Its a term for a species of tree that grows by absorbing plenty of the earths energy. The water of the flow and the earth of the stable. Thebination of these two energies will make rapid growth possible.


    Task: Obtain the item Fruit of the World Tree


    within 150 days and deliver it to Bahamut.


    Reward: Use item Growth elerant Failure Condition: Exceeding the time limit


    If failed: The material item Essence of the World will disappear.<ul><li>Do you ept the quest?</li></ul>


    Damn I had a feeling it was a linked quest from the start. Leeha knew there would be something difficult, but the actualplexity of the quest was beyond his estimation.


    In the Lope Continent, there definitely arent any, right?


    Thats correct.


    Hmm, but why didnt you tell me earlier that the Essence of the World has a time limit?


    I didnt expect you to be able to retrieve it.


    To speak so boldly!


    What was he supposed to do now that there was suddenly a time limit! Leeha wanted to argue, but he couldnt say a word.


    Maybe its a relief that the rewards are clearly revealed.


    150 days in Middle Earth time, which is exactly one month in real time.


    Within that period, he must search the New Continent thoroughly to find the World Tree and its fruit.


    Many feasible methods came to Leehas mind.


    For now, thepletion of the quest couldnt be confirmed. After all, adventure is a gamble without certainty.


    Understood. Ill find it. The World Tree, thats a big tree, right?!


    Yes, you know, dont you?


    Yes. Ive encountered the contaminated World Tree, so Im familiar with it.


    The tree he had discovered once in the unexplored territories of the Old Continent with Jingjingjing.


    A nefarious monster (?) that charmed and controlled surrounding monsters with its scent. That was the contaminated World Tree.


    At least I have many hints. I know the appearance and abilities of the World Tree.


    If I know what to be cautious of, all I need to do is find it. And if the problem is simply finding, there are ways to significantly reduce the time needed.


    Ill be back soon.


    150 days.


    I know. ugrun-ssi, stay here! Ill summon you when I return!


    I can follow without that. Just because I showed weakness for a moment doesnt mean you can ignore me-


    Quiet, and go!


    Leeha immediately activated his crystal ball. Of course, he didnt forget to use his time efficiently even in that brief moment.


    Leeha: Fernand-ssi! Hows your exploration of the New Continent going?!


    World Tree?


    This man might have already found it.


    Whoosh!


    Leeha, ugrun, and Jellypong disappeared.


    Bahamut chuckled at the spot where Leeha had vanished and at the Essence of the World.


    Now that youve obtained the Essence of the World, if you also get the fruit of the World Tree im might have been coerced, but I worry that Gnoas will just stand by and watch. What should I say if he asks why I didnt tell him earlier? Hmm This calls for a meeting, perhaps.


    If Leeha had seen Bahamuts mischievous smile, he probably wouldnt have epted the quest.


    To speak so assertively!


    What was he to do now with a suddenly announced time limit? Leeha wanted to argue but found himself at a loss for words.


    Maybe its a relief that the rewards are clearly revealed.


    After all, the sess of the quest was uncertain. Adventure is an uncertain gamble.


    Looking for dealers for Red Wood hunting ground Level requirement 240


    Any parties going to Rhinodillo habitat? Im a 266 level tank free to join!


    Lets hunt Weaving-Spiders! Healers and buffers wee!


    The surrounding bustle couldnt distract Leeha. He had sent a message to Fernang, but the response wasnt very satisfying.


    Fernand: Ugh, that annoying monster? I havent seen it during my exploration of the New Continent Ah! Ive seen a tree simr to the World Tree, though not the World Tree itself.


    Leeha: Are you sure its not the World Tree?


    Fernand: Hmm, I hate to say this, but Ive probably seen over a hundred contaminated World Trees, which is more than Leeha-ssi has, so Im certain. It definitely looked different but its towering staturepared to its surroundings was simr.


    If Fernang-ssi says its not the World Tree, then it really must not be. Indeed, in the unexplored areas of the Rothen Continent, he must havee across more than a hundred contaminated World Trees.


    So, it seems that the World Tree has not been discovered yet in the New Continent. And if Fernang hasnt seen it, its likely no other yer has either.


    Should I trust this simr tree he mentioned?


    There might be a difference in appearance between a contaminated and an uncontaminated World Tree. Thats all Leeha had to consider.


    If not, he would really have to start searching from scratch.


    But thats not going to be easy. There was a specific reason Fernang hadnt confirmed it. It wasnt just because of the distance.


    Arge tree simr in appearance to the contaminated World Tree?


    Isnt that enough to spark the curiosity of an adventurer? But why hadnt Fernang gone there?


    Ugh, one of the sources of demons! And its in a ce so remote that no one has cleared it!


    Fernand spected that the ce was one of the sources of demons. To confirm a source of demons for a [Common Quest], one mustpletely clear the monsters from that source, which means the numbers only increase after fully clearing it. So, its not yet certain whether its a source or not. But considering the number and strength of swarming monsters, Fernang was sure it was one of the seven sources.


    To take people there


    Leeha looked around. This wasnt a Paleo tribe vige. A human vige hastily formed, overturning Chiyos schemes and superimposed by Lotzaks ns. Located near a mana ry tower, it had a fairlyrge area, but it was too small for the officials of various countries to bother with, ording to Lotzaks n.


    Although it was only about a quarter the size of the City of Gaza, high-ranking officials from Fibiel, Minis, Kraven, and Shazrashian were all dispatched.


    Its a small but highly investablend. The first human vige in the New Continent. Moreover, its centered around the warp gate