Chapter 325 – Invitations (3)

Of course, the wagon is for running on well-polished roads, not suitable for driving through forest roads.

“But don’t worry. In the first place, how wide this great forest is, how could I run directly to Yggdrasil, the capital city?”

Inside the wagon, which is wider than most luxurious lodgings. Iris, who was comfortably reading Fafnir’s magic book while waiting on Familla, said so.

Oh my god. Who would see that as a slave?

What… Although he became a slave, to Familla, Iris is still a noble high elf, a great mage lord, and a trustworthy boss.

It wasn’t that he was forced to do that, so he asked again and passed it on.

“Aren’t you going? Is there a method of movement that is only used in the Great Grove?”

For reference, H&A did not provide details on how to move. It just popped up a loading window and it was Yggdrasil.

Fafnir’s soul fragment inspired it, but in the end, it was an ordinary game company that made H&A.

It is said that no matter how strangely detailed a scene may come to mind, there are cases where parts that are cumbersome and uninteresting are simply overlooked.

That would be the case when going from the outskirts of the Great Forest to Yggdrasil.

If you pass through an ordinary road, you may encounter thieves and, although extremely rare, encounter monsters.

In some cases, the monsters that escaped from the collapse of the dungeon fell out, in some cases they were the descendants of some monsters that somehow survived the Great War, and in some cases, they ran away from the display case of a certain collector aristocrat.

Other than that, you can meet special peddlers and buy items that you can’t get through normal methods.

Meeting a wandering bard and listening to a song praising the main character’s achievements, and seeing a special event with the companions in a scenic spot.

It was a piece of content that was completed by itself, as you could experience various experiences just by moving.

But the Great Forest is an exception.

The influence of the world tree is vividly touched, elves walk around with their eyes wide open, and the harsh terrain is filled with strangely strong animals and plants where they cannot see.

The scenery is beautiful, but no matter how much you wander around, it’s hard to have an unexpected event like this.

So, H&A’s developers boldly removed the movement content in Great Forest.

That’s why I have absolutely no idea how to move inside the Great Forest.

No matter how fast the elves move in the forest, and thanks to the blessing of the world tree, they receive buffs in the great forest.

Still, I wouldn’t run through this vast forest… !

There must be something. There should be… What kind of method is it? To be honest, it feels like a setting I haven’t seen in a long time came out, so I’m a little excited.

Was my sparkling gaze burdensome? Iris flinched for a moment, but then she cleared her throat lightly and continued.

“Hmmmm. It’s simple. Isn’t it enough for the forest to move together, not just us?”

“?”

After thinking for a while, he carefully opened his mouth.

“It’s Iris… Trees can’t move. No, we have to move, but it’s not so slow that it carries us.”

“… Stop staring at children who are obsessed with such children’s books. Indeed, the forest will guide us.”

After looking around for a while, Iris approaches the town. To be precise, they waved their arms toward a place close to a theme park for foreigners.

“Aren’t you supposed to pass over there anyway? Go and show the leaves of the World Tree to anyone and say you are invited to Yggdrasil.”

“Good. Instead, if it’s not a big deal, Iris will talk to Chancellor Milone with you on a wooden horse, so you know.”

“… Bar, what will you do if you get hit the other way, master!”

“I will praise you.”

“?”

“What, do you need more?”

“…”

Iris pouted her lips as if this wasn’t the case… What can I do?

If you twist it, you should have been the owner.

***

“Ah! You are a guest of the World Tree! Come here! You will be able to go all the way to Yggdrasil in one go through the Root Path!”

At first, an elf woman who thought we were tourists too and greeted us with a pretentious smile and a typical elf impersonation.

As the distance got closer, I realized that I was hanging around a lot of slave elves, so I made a slightly contemptuous expression…

When I showed him the leaves of the World Tree, his attitude changed 180 degrees.

With her heartfelt welcome smile and a nod of her head, presumably for some reason, she guided us to the very center of the village.

The one in the center was a bigger tree than the other treehouses. We headed for the hidden road leading to the basement, not the upper part of the house.

A wide road revealed after clearing the grass. Thanks to this, it was enough to just drag it without having to get off the wagon.

After following the Elven Folk Village staff for a while, an open space suddenly appeared.

A strange space covered with tree roots on all sides. Although it was underground, the view was not dark thanks to the shiny moss attached to the roots.

What looked like that was the river of roots.

Hundreds, thousands… A path in the form of a huge river, created by perhaps tens of thousands of roots intertwined with each other.

Above it was a large pear made of roots as well.

“Wow… It’s shiny, Master!”

“I never thought there would be a facility like this underground. … Junior. Isn’t this fake?”

“Here it is. It’s not the first time I’ve been here, but it’s cool every time I see it.”

“Ahem.”

Admiration overflowing. And the subtly condescending Iris.

She had her shoulders full of mulberries… In a strangely penguin-like posture, he started tapping me.

“What kind of master? Will you believe me now? There are underground spaces like this in the main cities of Alfheim.”

“…”

“As you can see at a glance, if you get on that boat, the roots underneath will flow and you will be able to move quickly to your destination. Ah, since it is the upper part of the root that is wrapped like a belt deeper underground, you don’t have to worry about the road disappearing as much as it moves. It can cycle infinitely.”

“…”

“How is it? Will you believe me now? Isn’t it right that the forest moves and takes us there!”

“… Okay. That’s right.”

I didn’t even think about it. I never thought there would be a subway that runs on a moving walk under the Great Forest.

As I stared blankly at the huge ship made of roots, Iris now holds my hand and shakes it gently.

“Ruler! Praise now! Didn’t you promise! I was right, so the master must praise me today! Even for trivial things, I have to save them!”

“What. Did you decide to fight with it after all?”

“Isn’t that what the owner decided?! If anything else… Hmm? Maybe you don’t need much…”

Of course, they provided ample food, clothing, and shelter, and lent Fafnir’s compilation of magic. In addition, unlimited research support, and recently, even sharing realizations and showing clues to the next step.

Realizing that she was being bred to perfection, Iris meekly stuck out her head.

“Just give a compliment.”

“Okay.”

Of course, I don’t mean to stroke her hair like this and add words of praise.

“It’s okay.”

“Hick?!”

Iris, who lifted her lightweight body and mounted the wooden horse, began to thrash around. But you can’t get away with that level of resistance.

“My, let me down! Isn’t this the penalty when the owner is right!”

“It’s a penalty. Are you giving me a ride on a wooden horse as a compliment?”

“Who compliments me like this!”

“I.”

Iris, who couldn’t bear to tear or knock my hair, was crying.

Still, when I reassured him that he would drop me off when he arrived at Yggdrasil, he quickly calmed down.

… Although the elf who was guiding us seemed a little taken aback by the sight of me suddenly carrying Iris on her shoulder.

In any case, he did his job diligently.

Coo goo-

When something is operated in front of the huge ship, the door opens smoothly. It didn’t end there.

Roots grew on the side where we were standing, and it became a road connecting the ship and the platform.

Judging by the method, it seems that you can open the door and make a way according to the size.

This means it can carry anything smaller than a ship. I never thought there would be a means of transport like this in this day and age.

While admiring inwardly. As if his job had ended here, the elf employee took a step back and opened his mouth, pointing at the root belly.

“It’s called Nidhogg. Originally, a slightly complicated destination setting is required, but since the guest has the leaves of the World Tree, it should be fine. The great will contained in it will solve everything.”

“Aha? So, can I just ride it?”

“You’re right. There are basic facilities inside, but if you need more detailed explanation…”

“Are you okay. There are a lot of elves in the party, so let’s ask.”

“… All right.”

Unlike the other slender elves, the staff nodded to Elisha, who boasts a muscular body.

Although he is a slave, even if he pretended to be a high elf, he would probably want to know better than he did.

Recognizing this, Iris whispered softly.

“Me too, I’m a high elf…”

Unfortunately, Iris’ complaints were drowned out by the sound of the wagon moving.

… Go for it!