Chapter 319
As always, the same information window appeared in Theodore’s mind .
[Deeper Theories about Elementals]
[This book goes beyond the theory of the four elementals, giving an outline of the royal elementals and the ancient elementals . It explains the difference between a god and an elemental, as well as the changes that occur to an elemental with a divinity . The author, Myrdal, wrote this solely for one reader . You are the only one who can access this data .
* This magic book is rated ‘Unique . ’
* Acquisition Conditions: A contractor of an ancient elemental .
* When consumed, elemental magic (Genuine) will be learned .
* When consumed, your understanding of elementals will increase to the maximum .
* This is the original copy that was directly written by the author . When consumed, you can read the message left behind by the author . ]
Theodore’s eyebrows raised when he saw the last sentence . This was a book that had been written solely for the sake of one reader . . .
Additionally, it bluntly stated that the condition of acquisition was that one had to be ‘a contractor of an ancient elemental . ’ In the past, Sage Myrdal had truly foretold of Theodore’s existence . It was hundreds of years ago, maybe even more . The fact that Theodore hadn’t met Titania previously might also be due to Myrdal’s arrangement .
‘I was never harmed . But . . . can I trust Mrydal Herseim, who is an unidentified existence?’
A great magician of a previous century and better known as the summoner of a king elemental . . . ‘Myrdal Herseim’ was a name that Theodore had only discovered in a textbook 10 years ago . Theodore had thought it was just a coincidence when he found the original book after meeting Gluttony at Bergen Academy and that he had simply been fortunate enough to sign a contract with an ancient elemental .
However, what if that luck was someone else’s intentions? Despite the results benefiting Theodore, he couldn’t help feeling upset that his choices and efforts seemed to be a puppet game . Feeling the need to talk to Myrdal again, Theodore opened the book . Then he frowned in less than 10 seconds .
“ . . . What . . . This book?”
It was written in the official language of the continent . The summary of the paragraphs was excellent, and the explanation of the contents concise . This showed that the author’s knowledge was excellent . The issue was that the contents had an absurd degree of difficulty .
‘Damn, it will take longer than a day or two . It is at a level of theory that I will have to study for months or even years before being able to consume it . ’
Looking at the Magic Society as a whole, it was rare to find a magician who knew more than Theodore about elementals . Yet he couldn’t remember anything after reading it once . It was a good thing there was some overlap with the Fairy's Book . Otherwise, he wouldn’t even be able to get past a few pages .
However, when Theodore thought about it, he realized it was natural . After all, the ancient elements were fragments of gods . This meant that a magician with eight circles was still lacking to fully handle that power .
‘Transcendent . ’
An aura user must become a grand master or a magician must have nine circles before they could reach the realm of the gods . Theodore might possess several divinities and the experience of Mitra becoming a god again for a short period of time, but it was still far from understanding the nature of the power . This was what it meant to challenge understanding Deeper Theories about Elementals .
“Yes, I will accept it . ”
Anyway, Titania had done nothing wrong when delivering the book . Theodore placed the old book in his inventory and decided to focus on the main priority . The book Myrdal left behind was an unexpected variable . The first thing Theodore needed to do was defend the world tree and stop Jerem’s desires .
“Then I will start off with a description of the areas . ” The high elf looked down at the large forest stretched out below them and pointed a finger . “The south will be the forefront . The area next to the Red Plateau is empty . However, the ents and dryads coexist deeper inside . The strength of the two species are great when coexisting and large monsters won’t enter that area . ”
“The ents and dryads . . . They are the species that receive the most from the world tree . They will certainly be a great help . ”
“That’s right . Their cooperation is indispensable when building the defense lines . ”
The ents and dryads hadn’t been able to play a big role against Laevateinn because of the fire . However, they grew up in the Great Forest and were two or three times stronger than other species in the area . The ent’s bark was hard to scratch even with steel axes, while the dryads exerted strength over the elementals in their area . Additionally, hundreds of ents could reverse the environmental conditions of the battlefield .
“Next is the west . You have also met them before . It is the area under the control of the beast clan . Frankly, it is difficult to expect much help from them . ”
“I thought that as well . . . ” Theodore smiled wryly at Titania’s words . He had defeated the chief of one clan with a punch, so there was no need to think the others would be stronger . There was a possibility of having power in numbers, but this wasn’t an advantage against a necromancer . Rather, it would be right to evacuate them to the rear to prevent them from becoming the enemy’s minions .
“Apart from the north, which is permanently frozen, the last area left is the east . The inhabitants of that area are wildlife and creatures . Their scale and power aren’t great, but we can’t rule out the possibility of them falling into enemy hands . ”
“The undead, no taming . . . We can’t afford to have the creatures join them . It is best to have the beast clan organize the eastern forest . ”
The beast clan wouldn’t be much help after the full-scale war began, but that didn’t mean they were useless . It would be meaningful if they helped reduce the trouble in the east . There was a need to discuss more detailed strategies . However, Theodore thought of the primary measures and opened his mouth, “Titania, where is it better to start?”
“The south . ”
He wanted to ask her opinion, but Theodore was surprised that the answer was firmer than expected . “Why?”
“It is because the Ceremony of Evergreens is just ending . The ceremony takes place with the cooperation of the ents and dryads,” Titania explained the reason without hesitation . “I don’t know about the dryads, but the hierarchy of the ents is vague . There is no head, and they often don’t follow commands . It is best to tell the story when so many of them are gathered in one place . ”
“Okay, let’s go to the south . ”
“A quick decision is good . ”
At almost the same time, both of them jumped down from the world tree . The white fur clothing and red robe fluttered like flags as they flew over kilometers . The two people sped quickly to the south forest, and below them was the spectacular sight of a sea of trees .
‘Eh?’ At that moment, Theodore recalled something . ‘The place where the Ceremony of Evergreens is taking place . This means that Ellenoa . . . ’
Seeing Titania descend to the ground, Theodore reflexively lowered his body . Two colored flags could be seen through the dense trees, and they landed in an open space . Then he came face to face with the person he had thought about just seconds ago .
“ . . . Theodore?” Ellenoa’s eyes widened as she cried out in surprise . What did she guess? Her face turned red after she saw Theodore . If Alisa hadn’t intervened, the two of them might’ve stared into each other’s eyes for a long time .
“Eh, you finally decided to take our cutie?” With a big laugh, a high elf who didn’t reach Theodore’s chest approached .
Alisa and Ellenoa were the high elves who had just finished the Ceremony of Evergreens .
* * *
“Ahahaha! So, you are traveling together?” High Elf Alisa listened to the situation and laughed as usual . Unlike her childish appearance, she was the second oldest in Elvenheim . Alisa had been living a long time since before Ellenoa was born a few decades ago, so she had more experience .
Alisa looked at the two people with playful eyes before asking Titania, “Titania, can you do it?”
“ . . . Believe in me . ”
“Yes, if you say so . Well, it will be fine with that good-looking man . It would be perfect if it turned into a love affair!”
“A-Alisa!” Ellenoa became flustered, and Alisa just giggled .
Then she pointed behind her as she asked Theodore, “By the way, have you thought of a way to persuade them? The ents don’t take our orders . It is over if the ents don’t move, even if we persuade the dryads . Don’t you know that?”
“Yes, I’m aware . ”
The dryads were fairies who dwelled in trees . Even if they wanted to follow commands, the dryads couldn’t be separated from their tree and couldn’t move if the ents didn’t . The ents were a species that didn’t follow the orders of the high elves and whose hierarchy was unclear . Titania also wondered how they would get the ents’ cooperation .
“Everyone, don’t be too surprised,” Theodore spoke a few words of caution and activated his magic power .
Maybe it due to their proximity to the world tree, but Mitra immediately responded to Theodore’s call, absorbing all the mana in the ground and creating a body . Her hair was braided back, and the flower bud on her head was shining impressively .
[Hoing! Mitra!]
She was a child of 10 years, but the three high elves stiffened as they saw the essence of the child—the world tree, Yggdrasil . They felt the power of the giant tree that sustained all life in the Great Forest, the tree which the elves called the parent tree . Before any of them could open their mouths, something happened .
[Ohh . . . oh . . . ohhhh . . . . !]
[ . . . King . . . ! Welcome . . . king . . . !]
[Bow . . . ! Bow . . . knee!]
Kung kung . There was the magnificent sound of footsteps approaching . The ents reacted the moment Mitra appeared . The reaction was more than expected, perhaps because she had grown from last time . They fell to their knees and didn’t raise their heads . Their branches broke, but the ents didn’t care . The ruler of all vegetation, the embodiment of the world tree Yggdrasil, was a living god to the ents .
“ . . . ”
“ . . . ”
“ . . . ”
The noble and beautiful high elves were overwhelmed .
[H-Hoing? Theo? I . . . What do I say?] Mitra was confused .
Theodore thought for a moment before giving her an answer—all communications began with greetings . Mitra danced before placing both hands on her waist and shouting, [Nice to meet you―!]
Why . . . ? This encounter would be a cornerstone in the great battle for the future of the material world . However, Theodore couldn’t help seeing it as a play for an elementary academy . He laughed and stroked Mitra’s head . This ridiculous spectacle was the beginning of the defense of the world tree .
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