Episode 476 Mother and Daughter (2)
Ella’s gaze toward Sedina was complicated.
Confused that her daughter has returned to this dangerous place.
And the joy and joy of seeing my beloved daughter again.
– Why did you come back? I could have just gone.
“Because my mother is here.”
-My daughter is extraordinary. You’ve grown so much
Let’s hug again.
Ella opened her arms, but Sedina didn’t hold her like before.
Sedina hesitated, as if worried about something.
– Our daughter. Are you ashamed now that you’ve grown up?
“…Are you really going?”
Ella’s eyes widened at Sedina’s meaningful words.
She smiled softly and shook her head.
-Where would you like to go? Mom will always be here.
“But my mother…”
-Dead? But I am not talking to you like this.
“How is that possible?”
– Usually, dead souls disappear at some point. But the world number is different. The spirits of us elves will remain here. Bentmin The kid says it’s simply memories and data, but well. The world tree is not that simple.
Wood zombies embodied through the world tree.
It was not simply realized by saving the DNA of a dead elf, but the elf’s soul was actually embodied in the body of the tree.
Unbelievable, but actually making it possible.
That was the power and mystery of the World Tree.
-Originally, I should disappear like Bentmin and lose my ego, but it seems that the world capital was seriously hurt by this incident, so I’m leaving it behind. Looks like we need a sentinel to protect this place.
“Then…will we be able to meet again in the future?”
-then. If you are with the world tree, you can meet. Of course not often, only occasionally.
Ella had work to do.
It was necessary to stabilize the World Tree, which was severely damaged by Ventmin, and remove the malicious codes planted inside.
The process will take a very, very long time.
It was not easy to meet Sedina because she wanted to see him.
But Sedina was glad that the possibility of reuniting with her mother still remained.
“I am…”
-You don’t have to say it.
Saying that, Ella went up to Sedina and hugged her tightly.
Sedina struggled as if complaining, but soon gave up and was meekly placed in her arms.
-Your hair has grown long while I haven’t seen you. The color is amazing too. Originally, my hair looked like his, but the newly grown part looked like mine.
“Weird?”
– No at all. Was it just pretty? As expected, you are my lovely daughter.
“Dad…”
Sedina’s expression darkened as she remembered Walter.
Considering that Rudger came to rescue him and the people who came to help along the way, it is clear that Walter sent them.
However, the relationship with Walter has been a problem so far to feel grateful for it.
After Ella’s death, Walter cut off all interest in Sedina.
Ella, who knows Sedina’s heart, said as if to comfort her.
-okay. He has a very frustrating part in this part. It’s clear to me that in order to protect you, he must have acted like he didn’t mind being hated. My mom also fought a lot with him over that part.
“…really?”
-then. Mom scolded me a lot for not paying attention.
Ella said while gently stroking Sedina’s long silver hair.
– Still, he clearly loves you. I just acted like that because I wasn’t being honest. I should have been by her side all the time…
“Mom…”
Sedina wanted to say something comforting.
Clearly, just like she was sad, Ella was also sad.
It was the same for her that she was separated from her family.
Ella was feeling guilty.
Even if it was unintentional, she left her daughter and husband, and that became an opportunity for their relationship to collapse.
But even knowing that, there was no way to fix it.
Because she could only exist inside the World Tree, and Walter, a human, could not meet her.
Sedina didn’t know that feeling either, so she bit her lip.
“mom. I’m OK.”
-huh?
“Even though it was difficult and hurt because of my father…”
Sedina recalled.
What if his father, Walter, had treated him well?
It must have been at least comforting to a child who was grieving the loss of his mother.
My personality would never have turned out like this, and I would have grown up as a brighter child than I am now.
The scars will remain in your heart, but the wounds will surely have healed.
Comforting each other and overcoming sorrow.
Maybe one day we will have a happy family again.
There must have been such a future.
but.
“I…I like now.”
Clearly, Sedina’s past life was a series of difficult and painful events.
I hate my father, I hate my family.
He left even his closest friends and joined the Black Dawn.
Even there, I couldn’t melt properly and had to live a life on the outside.
Maybe he thought he might have to live alone like this all his life.
“It’s still really hard to think of that time, but…”
Then one day.
met the man of destiny
A man whom he calls a teacher and attends.
It was scary at first.
He was a talkative person even within the Black Dawn, and it was assumed that he would die if approached.
Approaching him was actually pushed on the back, so I was forced to do it.
“But now I’ve met a lot of nice people.”
I got to know Ludger and through him I got to know the people of Owens.
Hans, even though he is ticklish, tells everything when asked.
Alex is considerate of us even when he is playful and smirking.
Pantos is silent but listens well to our request.
Arfa treats herself innocently like a child.
Bellaluna is a strange elf, but feels like a kinsman.
Sheridan feels a strange sense of identity with her body.
Even Violetta, who expresses her affinity for serving Rudger right next to her.
Obviously, the relationship with them was precious to Sedina.
If her relationship with Walter had been smooth, Sedina would never have joined the Black Dawn.
There would have been no meeting with Rudger.
Sedina decided to treasure it even more as it was a relationship that they faced after enduring difficult times.
“So I’m fine now.”
-…You’ve really grown beyond recognition.
Ella hugged Sedina even tighter as if she was proud of her.
The two stayed still for a while, feeling each other’s warmth.
After some time passed, it was Sedina who spoke first.
“I might be better now.”
– What do you mean?
“Because Bentmin Leafre is dead and the kingdom is in disarray. I gained access to the World Tree and obtained the authority.”
The position to protect the World Tree has become vacant.
Although unintentional, the best fit for the vacancy ended up being Sedina herself.
I was put in a position where I had to shoulder my duties.
If you think rationally, it was right to be happy.
It was because he was saying that he could become the new leader of the elven kingdom rather than serving as an insignificant assistant at Seorn Academy.
For the elves, the right to use the power of the World Tree was enormous.
Right away, Bentmin made Leafre the best family even though he used only a small part of the world tree’s power.
What if you had much more power than that?
Beyond re-establishing the now-disappeared Plante, you can achieve absolute monarchy by integrating the seven families of the kingdom into one.
To become the queen of the so-called united elven kingdom.
There will be no backlash.
Leafre and Shade Warden disappeared, and the three noble families also suffered devastating damage.
Dentis and Burke, who are the most sane, will support her behind the scenes.
– But you still don’t like it.
Sedina silently nodded.
-Do you think the position doesn’t suit you?
“There is that, but if I sit here…I won’t be able to meet other people. I hate that.”
Sedina could tell.
How important is this power he has awakened to the elves.
In the end, it had to be the focal point.
Even if I tried to throw it away, I couldn’t throw it away, and I couldn’t transfer it to someone.
Sedina was not yet mentally prepared to shoulder the weighty responsibilities that came with her power.
-Then can’t we just give up neatly?
“yes? How is that even possible!”
-If you force yourself to do something you don’t like, that’s a problem, isn’t it? So did this mother. People around me keep forcing me and nagging me. So I always hid and ran. Still, sometimes I feel that kind of regret. I wonder if I should have given up on everything and left earlier.
“Wasn’t it hard to go outside the forest?”
-It was hard. There are times when I wonder if I went out and struggled, and there were times when I looked back and wondered if I had done something worthless.
Ella made eye contact with Sedina and smiled as if to reassure her.
– But I gave birth to you like this.
“….”
– You don’t have to force yourself just because someone tells you to do it. This mom wants her daughter to do what she wants.
“What do I want…?”
-okay. Sedina What do you want to do?
“I…”
Sedina, who was shaken by worries, opened her mouth as if she had made up her mind.
* * *
“Ah.”
Sedina opened her eyes.
When he got up, the sap of the World Tree flowed down his body with a gurgling sound.
I looked around.
Everyone was watching her around a small pond made of sap.
“Are you awake?”
Rudger asked Sedina.
Sedina, who staggered up, lifted her head and looked up at the sky.
The World Tree, which had branched out in all directions to form a cage, had returned to its original form.
Some were damaged and quite badly damaged, but considering their vitality, it was clear that they would recover quickly.
Beyond the world tree, the blue sky and pure white clouds stretched out beautifully as if they had nothing to do with earthly affairs.
The war is over.
That, too, is a victory on this side.
“You worked hard.”
Rudger grabbed Sedina’s hand as she was about to come out of the pond.
Sedina was then able to realize her long hair.
My head felt much heavier than usual, perhaps because I drank water.
However, as she got out of the pond, her newly grown silver hair gradually shortened and returned to her normal hair.
Sedina ran her hands through her hair several times as if she was curious about her condition.
“Are you finally done? OMG! it’s tough!”
Alex sprawled on the floor.
There was no one to point out that it was rude.
Everyone was tired of one thing, so
“It’s not the end. There is still so much to be done. Right now, I’m at a loss as to what to do from before and after treatment.”
Vierano looked at the collapsed Serendel Castle, the damaged World Tree, and the half-destroyed exterior with a bitter gaze.
The proud hometown was in ruins.
Since the kingdom representing Renard-Tirone was destroyed, it was obvious that the Forest of Life would be in chaos for a while.
In particular, what happened when the World Tree awoke this time will be more deeply engraved in the memories of the elves.
How long will it take to get it back to how it was before?
No, can we go back to the old days in the first place?
“Don’t we have things we need to do separately?”
Lutus wasn’t done with his business yet.
A sharp gaze like a sharpened blade was directed at Sedina.
“The witch lady has disappeared, but it seems that a new lady has taken her place.”
Lutus had a hunch that Sedina had become the manager of the new World Tree.
The sea acutely realized the danger of the world tree just a moment ago.
The appearance of someone who could handle such a world tree again was a position that was concerned about the safety of the empire and could not be overlooked.
Perhaps sensing that momentum, Ambella blocked Lutus’ path.
“Hey, Lutus. Do you really have to strike a candle like this for a happy event?”
“Would you please keep it out of the way? No matter how much I do, I don’t want to harm my old benefactor.”
“under. The baby boy has grown up a lot. Can I?”
“I don’t think I’m going to lose against someone so seriously injured.”
The atmosphere is getting serious.
Rudger, Hans Alex and Vierano also raised their guard.
He was full of thoughts of helping Amber in the fight right away.
That moment of instantaneous action.
Contrary to everyone’s concerns, Sedina stepped forward.
“In the first place, I have no intention of being hostile to the Empire, so please stop.”
“How can I believe that? I’m in a bigger threat than before, should I just believe that and step back saying I’m like that?”
“…The kingdom has already suffered too many wounds. It’s the same as the world map. Until the world tree returns to its original state, we must focus only on recovery.”
“So is it safe? Even if you use only a fraction of that tree’s power, it would be enough danger for the empire.”
From Lutus’ point of view, the world tree should not have existed.
If it wakes up again, and if Sedina gives up her mind.
The continent will be engulfed in telephone calls.
“I’m sure you won’t.”
“Why?”
“Because I’m still half the Empire.”
Lutus widened his eyes at the unexpected answer.
“Even though it looks like this, I am also a student of Seorn. There’s no way I could fight the Empire like that, right?”
“her. haha.”
Seeing Sedina staring at him unwaveringly and speaking straight, Lutus eventually burst into laughter.
“Heh heh heh! okay. Half-human and citizen of the Empire, so it’s okay? What a funny objection!”
Everyone around her looked at Sedina with an expression asking if she was saying that was persuasion.
After laughing for a while, Lutus stopped laughing and said with a much cooler face.
“If you say that, you have to believe me at least once.”
Lutus put the sword in his hand to his waist.
“…!”
The atmosphere, which had been tense with tension, was relieved in an instant.
Those who thought they would fight right away were puzzled by Lutus’ reaction.
I didn’t know it would come off so easily.
Lutus didn’t just believe Sedina’s words.
But sometimes, a single act of spirit weighed more heavily than a hundred words.
The moment he met Sedina’s eyes, Lutus decided that it would be good to trust him for once.
“okay. At least it is undeniable that they were comrades who fought together to prevent a war.”
“under.”
Ambella was relieved to see that, and slumped back in her seat.
Maybe it was because he had one arm missing, and even though he had stopped the bleeding, his head was dizzy.
“That arm…”
Sedina came closer, looking at Ambella’s severed arm.
“No need to worry. If it was about one arm, it was cheap.”
There’s no way it’s okay to say that.
For a swordsman, the arm holding the sword is as precious as his life.
I’d be lying if I said I had no regrets.
However, because she did not want to burden Sedina, Ambella decided to think positively.
“It’s none of your business.”
“No. I am also responsible, so I will help you.”
Sedina said in a confident voice.
Ambella stared into Sedina’s eyes, asking what that meant.
“how?”
“I can restore your severed arm.”
