Chapter 1552 – 34. You Have to Get Your Money’s Worth.

Elf

The fairy of Panthesia, who protects the World Tree, called the Tree of Origin

Because the rate of aging is very slow, they have a youthful lifespan that is incomparable to that of humans, and each and every one of them is a race of beauty so beautiful that it tilts the country.

A strong man of the continent who possesses physical abilities superior to those of humans and is well versed in swordsmanship and archery, as well as magic and elemental arts.

The wise men of the continent who are all as wise as they have lived for a long time and have mastered numerous traditions and knowledge.

“…If you don’t mind, may I ask what the reason is for confronting the elf?”

Layla carefully removed her mouth.

There doesn’t seem to be a proper connection

This was because she doubted Sunwoo’s words that she had to face them.

“The exact goal is to go to the place where the World Tree is.”

“World demand!!?

Layla asked a question with her eyes wide open.

The world tree

Wasn’t it the Tree of Life that was said to have been made after the creation of heaven and earth?

“Ah, I had some business to run there.”

-Promotion Quest: Salvation of the World Tree.

Difficulty: SSS Rank

The source and one and only godmother of all elves.

The world’s trees are gradually drying up.

Only you can save the World Tree.

Give hope to the elves who have lost hope.

Reward: Job Change

To be precise, it is to complete the promotion quest.

If the lock is applied

Growth will inevitably be put on hold

“It’s impossible… The World Tree is an imaginary tree that only appears in myths and legends… It doesn’t exist in reality.”

Layla shook her head in denial.

It was a goal that could not be achieved in the first place.

Isn’t the World Tree just an imaginary tree that only appears in myths and legends?

How can you actually face something like that?

It was impossible.

“It exists.”

“Yes?”

At that moment, Rayra asked back with a blank expression.

She thought she might have heard wrong

“The thing called the World Tree actually exists.”

If it didn’t exist, the quest window wouldn’t have popped up.

I don’t know where it is, but it definitely exists.

Somewhere on this vast continent of Panthesia

“Really!?”

“It’s not true, you can believe it.”

Sunwoo had a confident expression.

“…Then…Where on earth?”

Layla carefully removed her mouth.

Gulp

And then she swallowed her dry saliva.

This was because I was naturally nervous about the possibility of the existence of a mythical being.

“I don’t know that.”

“…”

Layla looked relaxed.

You put so much expectation on it and then you don’t know right away

How can you not feel relaxed?

“So, let’s ask the elves directly, where did they hide the World Tree so tightly?”

Seonwoo removed her mouth her with a mischievous smile on his face her her her.

“Even if they are elves, do they know?”

Rayra was still skeptical about the existence of the World Tree.

The existence itself was too absurd to believe in without any proper basis

“I heard that the World Tree is the godmother and source of the elves. Don’t you know that?”

“Even if you knew, I don’t think you would easily tell me?”

The world tree was, as Seonwoo said, a sacred tree that was considered the godmother and source of the elves.

Even if it did exist, there was no way it could be easily taught to outsiders.

Rather, as a warning, they will aim their bowstrings and be hostile.

“I have to convince you.”

“Elves are an arrogant and an arrogant race…They consider all races except dragons to be lower life forms…They will hardly cooperate.”

Elves were a race with two sides.

This is because elves are a race of beauty, mystery, and great wisdom, but at the same time, they are filled with chauvinism and nationalism.

That’s why I was confident.

No matter what you say, they will never cooperate

“You don’t have to worry, I’m also skilled at persuasion.”

Sunwoo waved his hand as if it was no big deal.

No matter how arrogant they were, there was no problem.

The persuasion know-how accumulated over many years was excellent enough to elicit cooperation from anyone.

“…He’s not someone who can be persuaded..”

“It’s okay, I’ll take care of it, so please find the location of the elves, as quickly as possible.”

“I can tell you the location right now. It’s not like it’s hiding in particular.”

“Really?”

“Yes, we participated in the war as part of the human alliance, and even now that the alliance has disbanded, we are still actively interacting with each other.”

“Good, no need to wait.”

Sunwoo showed a satisfied expression.

If it was hidden in Simsanyu Valley, it would have taken a considerable amount of time to search for it.

But it seemed like those worries could be put aside.

As long as you know the location, there will be no needless time wasted

“Well, but… There’s one problem.”

“Problem? What problem?”

Seonwoo made a puzzled expression.

“Knowing where the elves are staying doesn’t mean you can meet them.”

“Are there any other restrictions?”

“The place where they stay is a huge northern forest called Northwood… It is so vast… It is close to impossible to specifically find the elves.”

“How big can a forest be?”

“It is so extensive that it encompasses the entire northern part of the continent… In terms of pure size, it is comparable to the territory of most empires.”

“…Comparable to the territory of the empire…”

It was definitely bigger than I imagined.

The territory of the empire was larger than two or three kingdoms combined

“In addition, there is a barrier where they stay, and it is close to impossible to get there on your own.”

“I understand. Why did you say we couldn’t meet easily?”

A vast forest reminiscent of the territory of an empire

A large barrier blocking entry and exit

Even exclusive attitudes toward outsiders

The location itself is open, but all other conditions make them closed.

As Layla said, it is close to impossible to find it on your own.

“Then what should I do to meet them?”

There must be a way.

I added that we are clearly continuing active exchange

“There is only one way, you have to be recognized by them as a guest.”

“How can I be recognized?”

“First, we need to submit application documents to the Interethnic Exchange General Association.”

“…Send application documents to the General Association for Interethnic Exchange?”

Sunwoo was filled with embarrassment at the completely unexpected answer.

What on earth does that mean?

“Yes, you must fill out basic personal information such as name, age, and identity, as well as why you are trying to meet elves, how long you plan to meet, and whether you have any criminal history.”

Layla began to speak in a calm tone.

“Once the application documents are passed, you must undergo a health examination at a health organization recognized by the Empire and obtain a health certificate. Test items include pulmonary diseases, venereal diseases, fevers, cold diseases, and incurable diseases, and all must be examined sequentially. You may feel that this is picky, but there is nothing you can do about it. We have established a protocol a long time ago not to spread any unknown germs in Northwood, which is a clean area. If you submit a health certificate, you will now be interviewed by interviewers at the association. Then, if you are accepted, you will be accommodated for three weeks and undergo a training camp interview to further check if there are any reasons for disqualification. Then, through an in- depth interview, a final decision will be made as to whether you are suitable as an exchange member for Elf.”

“…”

“Ah, of course, just because you pass the final interview doesn’t mean you will become an elf exchange member. Even if you pass, you will first have to take an aptitude test while working at the Interspecies Exchange General Association as an intern. And if you pass the aptitude test, you will then have to submit your documents to Northwood. Send it out, and if the elves accept that you have found a suitable person to be an exchange member, you will be able to enter the elves’ home as an official exchange member.”

“…You’re kidding, right?”

Sunwoo asked with a puzzled expression.

It was like a joke.

It’s not like joining a large company

What is document support

What is a health checkup

What is a camp interview?

What is an in-depth interview

What does aptitude test mean for interns?

“I’m serious.”

Layla stared at Sunwoo with unwavering eyes.

“Haaah…What a pain in the ass.”

Scratch Scratch

Sunwoo met those eyes and sighed lightly and scratched his head.

The moment I met your unwavering eyes

It was because I was able to recognize it.

There are no lies in her words

In order to be recognized as a guest by the elves

You really have to do that damn thing.

“…Layla.”

Soon, Seon-woo called her with a somber expression.

“Please speak, Seonwoo.”

“If… If I take the standard route you mentioned, how long do you think it will take to enter Northwood?”

“Are you assuming that I pass everything at once?”

“Ah, if it happens as quickly as possible.”

“Hmm… About 18 months?”

“What!?”

My eyes widened.

Anyway, 18 months!?

Isn’t this no different from the military?

What kind of test does it take so long to take?

“The exam itself is decided within three months, but the internship period is about a year. If you include the end of the internship and the final presentation, it will take about 18 months no matter how quickly you enter.”

“…It takes that long?”

“This is also set to the minimum. Usually, three figures are the average.”

“…What if you play three moves…?”

“…Hmm…Wouldn’t it take about 5 years?”

“Okay, I’ve decided, I’m giving up on regular attack.”

Sunwoo made a decision quickly.

I had no intention of being tied up here for five years.

As long as the goal is to subdue and return the Demon King

There should be no time to stop.

“Then what are you going to do?”

“If the correct method does not work, it is okay to use the expedient method.”

“…What if it’s an expedient method?”

“Sneak in.”

Seonwoo confidently opened his mouth.

“Yes!? But the scope is so wide… I can’t find it on my own.”

I emphasized this several times, but I couldn’t even find the main shrine after sneaking in.

Finding an elf whose presence and energy were completely hidden by a barrier in the vast Northwoods was no different from finding a needle in the desert.

“You’re right, it’s impossible to find it on your own.”

Seonwoo shook his head as if he agreed.

It wasn’t wrong

Unless you burn the whole forest

Searching the entire forest on one’s own was too much of a task.

Especially when you don’t have time.

“So shouldn’t we find a good guide?”

“A great guide?”

Layla asked back with an expression of ignorance.

Suddenly you become a great guide?

What on earth does that mean?

“I just heard some interesting information from Agnes. If you use it well, you may be able to find a guide. Of course, there is a high probability that it will not work.”

“…Can I ask what that interesting information is?

Rayra asked cautiously with a curious expression.

What is this interesting information that can guide you?

“They say a black market is opening not far away.”

Sunwoo opened his mouth in a calm tone.

“Blah..Black market!?”

At that moment, Leila’s eyes began to widen.

This was because I felt shocked by the completely unexpected answer.

Black market

Panthesia’s worst black market, where all kinds of illegal things that violate the law are secretly traded

“I’m not sure what items are being traded, but… Don’t you think there might be one there? A great guide who’s very familiar with the geography of Northwood.”

“…”

Layla stared at Sunwoo with trembling eyes.

This was because she was able to recognize the meaning of the guidance he spoke of.

“…Elf slave..”

And then she slowly opened her mouth.

“Correct answer.”

A deep smile appeared on Sunwoo’s lips.

“We move to Northwood with the elf slaves.”

“B…But…Isn’t it clear whether there will be elves in the Black Market or not?”

“You’re right, I’m not sure, so I asked you to find out the whereabouts of the elves separately.”

Sunwoo opened his mouth as if in agreement.

It wasn’t wrong.

In the first place, you don’t know what items will be uploaded unless you participate in person

Because I didn’t know

“But it’s definitely worth a try.”

You have to make the most of it

This would be a word used in times like this.

If you don’t have it, there’s nothing you can do

It will be the best opportunity

“So let’s go together, Leila.”

Sunwoo smiled and extended his hand towards Layla.

“…Yes.”

And Layla placed her delicate hand on top of her her rough hand her.

That’s how it was decided to go to the black market.