Chapter 122: Previous (1)

Though it was stated to have died, the World Tree of Time was so huge that it was incomparable to every other tree I had seen earlier than.

The outer floor of the tree was a blackish-brown bark, harking back to historical, rusted armor, and its misaligned, rounded leaves adorned this armor-like bark. The flat leaf stems had been giant sufficient to utterly wrap round an individual.

-Tuk.

The wind generated by a falling leaf reached me from afar. The rustling wind swept leaves to my ft. The bottom I used to be standing on was additionally lined with leaves of the World Tree, dyed shiny yellow.

[What is your name?]

Lee Shiheon.

[Thank you. I hope my question is not impertinent.]

After I didnt reply, the World Tree of Time silently created a chair out of leaves behind me.

[This story will be long Please, take a seat.]

-Sarururu.

The chair was crude however had a backrest and was surprisingly the suitable dimension for my physique. Sitting down, a pleasantly light breeze began blowing round me.

[Firstly, I assure you that I mean you no harm.]

Heh. Even a new child would understand that such phrases are hardly reliable.

Whats happening?

I had been questioning why this tree has been making an attempt to please me. Reflecting on the phrases I heard in my dream, it didnt look like its doing this out of concern for its life. It was clear that it needed one thing from me.

[I am well aware of the discrimination you have faced. It is regrettable that I cannot fully comprehend the depth of your suffering.]

You converse effectively.

[If I have offended you, I apologize. I have endured until now simply to seek your help, a descendant of the Forest King.]

Ive heard that earlier than. You stated you had a favor to ask, proper?

There have to be one thing in return for what’s given. The World Tree fell silent for a second earlier than asking cautiously.

[Of course, I will tell you everything I know Is it about your existence?]

Proper.

My value. Who I used to be.

Its not merely a trivial philosophical contemplation however quite about how a lot worth the forces on this place assigned to me. Till now, Ive been dragged into occasions with out realizing something. The group generally known as Flower referred to me as one thing of a prophecy, and the World Timber had been exceptionally cautious of me.

As if touching me wrongly would press an irreversible button.

There have been a number of makes an attempt to erase my very existence.

Too many are after me.

Even excluding the World Tree of Resentment, which was looking forward to my loss of life greater than anybody and was the explanation I got here right here, its true. My grasp couldnt present a transparent reply about this both.

[For you]

The World Tree of Time continued in its attribute light voice.

[You possess a power similar to that of the Forest King. Actually, even excluding the power, you have a similar aura. When I first saw you, I mistook you for the king. Im sorry, I dont know why. You might be a direct descendant, or perhaps you have just inherited the power. There are people in this world who have inherited part of the Forest King, but Ive never seen anyone with a complete power like yours.]

What’s the goal of this energy?

[A vessel.]

It wasnt too summary or obscure.

Contemplating I had even acquired the authority of the World Tree of Therapeutic, it appeared like my physique had develop into a vessel able to holding the ability of the timber.

[The potential of the power you possess is infinite, and for that reason, like the Forest King of the past, many will covet you. You can guess why the descendants of the World Trees are after you now.]

Wait, descendants? What do you imply by that?

[The countless World Trees growing in this world are, in a broad sense, my descendants.]

Have been the 4 Nice World Timber, revered as absolute gods, additionally amongst them? After I requested, the World Tree of Time denied it.

[They are among the few World Trees that survived the war, like me.]

So, they’re of the identical period as you.

The World Tree of Time had survived the identical period because the 4 Nice World Timber. In any other case, there can be no rationalization for the millennia-old dimension of this tree.

Although its not a lot completely different from what Ive realized up to now Simply having a particular reply is efficacious sufficient.

The ideas that had been as soon as mere conjectures have now been confirmed by the World Tree, making this a quite good harvest. Curious, I made a decision to ask the World Tree a number of extra questions.

What are these Flower guys doing?

[Im sorry, I dont know much about what happened after I died.]

The World Tree of Time truthfully answered and apologized. It made sense, contemplating the numerous hole between its loss of life and awakening. I clicked my tongue flippantly and moved on with the dialog.

The World Tree of Time spoke decisively.

[The future I sense is one where even you are plunged into misfortune.]

[You need to become stronger, and you also need to visit the past.]

Go to the previous?

[Through me.]

The dialog was taking a weird flip.

And also you need me to imagine that?

The World Tree of Time closed its mouth at this, then begged earnestly with a voice as if its throat was tearing.

[I know its suddenbut its the only way to prevent disaster. I act for the world I have created, but I am also on your side.]

The dying timber plea didnt really feel like a lie. It was a choice that deepened my considerations. I exhaled a number of instances, choking on my breath, and wrung my head.

What I may do now.

Heh.

I set free a hole snigger as I contemplated.

What was I even eager about? Did I do know what I used to be doing once I confronted challenges previously? The weird expertise of getting into the previous appeared promising I wouldnt be focused previously, giving me ample time to analysis and sufficient to achieve.

Essentially the most regarding factor was the likelihood that the World Tree was mendacity and would lure me someplace

However it doesnt look like a lie.

My instinct stated so. I trusted that instinct.

If I crumbled right here, I wouldnt be worthy of being my masters disciple, contemplating what I’d face sooner or later.

Alright. How lengthy will it take?

[You will transcend time and return to this era. It shouldnt take more than 4 hours at most.]

I nodded silently.

The World Tree of Time rustled its leaves in thanks after which started to envelop my physique with its magic.

-Woong woong!

Tiny particles, like spirits, wrapped round me from head to toe.

In lower than 3 seconds, my view modified drastically.

The dizzying sensation felt like waking up urgently from a dream.

Flailing my arms, I fell onto the bottom.

-Thud!

The frequent adjustments within the atmosphere had been disorienting.

Urgent down on my throbbing brow, I acquired up and appeared round.

Simply an strange, widespread backyard with pink petals fluttering within the wind. Lovely.

However the place was this?

I had no goal or data, not realizing the time or place, despatched right here by the World Tree of Time.

Am I supposed to seek out one thing to do by myself?

It was a well-known process. Perhaps I ought to have a look round this space.

With that thought, the second I turned my back-

?

I locked eyes with a younger woman standing behind me, wearing black mourning garments.

Her scarlet hair and acquainted magic. The identical energy that somebody I knew possessed.

-Gyawut.

The woman blinked after which respectfully bowed, greeting me formally.

That is the personal property of Dowon (). Could I ask what what you are promoting is right here, if its not too impolite?

Her pronunciation was clear, nonetheless with child fats on her face. Adorably articulate.

Feeling a way of familiarity, I used to be dumbstruck.

May it’s?

Shocked, I discovered myself murmuring to the woman with out realizing.

Grasp?

Earlier than me stood the younger Cheonma, Cheondo, who taught me righteousness and life.