How the Shadow of the Marquis Lives

Chapter 169

Yu Seol frowned with a complicated expression.

It wasn’t just that she was still stunned when the incident happened that she was confused.

Unknown memories and knowledge wandering around in my head.

Unorganized things were wandering around in her head, messing around.

‘What is this?’

Her eyes flickered in confusion.

Some of the memories seemed very old, while others seemed extremely recent.

A flood of unknown figures and knowledge gave her a piercing headache.

One thing is for sure, it’s never your own memories.

“Seola!”

At that time, Psyche ran into the awakened Yuseol.

Even in the midst of confusion, Yoo Seol accepted her.

At that moment, it was a rumor that the wrinkles between the eyebrows were temporarily loosened.

“Psyche, long time no see.”

“really!”

As Yuseol said, it was a reunion after a long time.

It’s the first time they’ve met since they broke up when Elia sealed Xian in the glacier Baekryong in the past.

In the meantime, he fought against the Demon Dragon King in the hell world, and after returning, he had to fall in Jakarta and come up here.

It meant that it had been well over a year since the two broke up.

As the two shared the joy of reunion, someone blocked their way.

The one who protects the two by blocking the approaching white root.

it was cyan

“Sorry, but now is not the time.”

Sian spoke.

It wasn’t that they didn’t know how happy they were to reunite, but the situation was urgent.

Even at this moment, the roots of the World Tree were wriggling, destroying the surrounding roads and buildings.

Fortunately, just a moment ago, the killing rush towards Yuseol had stopped.

I don’t know why.

‘Is it because of this jewel?’

The jewel floating in front of Yuseol was suspicious.

“draft… … .”

Yu Seol looked at the scene, then looked at the world tree and the surrounding situation again.

Then I realized that this place was Everwhale.

Although this was not an academy site, it was a city where I had lived for a year. There was no way I couldn’t recognize it.

“Do you know what the jewel is?”

Xian questioned Yoo Seol with a feeling of dubious doubt.

I don’t know if she really knew, but if anyone did, it couldn’t be anyone but her.

Queen Elia, who should have known everything, was already dead, buried in the trunk of the world tree.

“No, I don’t know… … .”

While I was trying to answer that I don’t know inadvertently.

Yu Seol narrowed his eyes as the headache throbbed in his head.

A rust colored gem split in half floating in front of him.

Looking at it, a memory popped up in my head.

“The essence of the World Tree?”

Essence of the World Tree.

An object containing all the life force of the World Tree and the long years intact.

And one memory was added.

The memory of being robbed by the queen for a long time.

‘This… … .’

It was only then that Yoo Seol learned what the unidentified memories were stirring in his head.

Queen Garcia… … No, the memory of Queen Elia.

In the process of practicing the great law of soul transfer, some of her memories and knowledge flowed in, and among them the essence of the World Tree flowed in.

However, when half of the power flowed, the world tree ran out of control and started swallowing Elia, so the essence was split in half.

“… … .”

As if possessed, she took the jewel and approached the World Tree.

The roots, like beasts of prey that seemed to destroy everything at any moment, gradually slowed down as she approached.

Then it started opening the way.

“hey! Who is there!”

“Dangerous!”

The clearing and half-elves who were dealing with the white roots nearby shouted when they discovered the rumor.

Contrary to their thoughts, however, rumors were not dangerous at all.

Rather, rather than attacking Yuseol, these white roots wrapped around her as if protecting her, guiding her to the inside of herself.

When the half-elves widened their eyes at the sight.

‘It’s here.’

Yuseol arrived at the stem of the World Tree.

Then, without regret, she applied the essence to the stem.

Even if it is only half, it is a gem with enormous power. I could have been greedy for this and ran away with it.

Yuseol did not do that and chose to return it to the original owner.

Originally, it was not her own, and there was no reason to be greedy like Elia.

-Koo-goo… … .

The essence of the World Tree turned into light and was absorbed into the trunk.

Then, all the roots that had been running rampantly spread out calmed down and began to gather toward the stem.

Soon after, even the size of the world tree gradually decreased.

A huge tree that can reach the end of the cloud turns into a small sapling that can be reached.

The branches and leaves that were blocking the sky and the sun were removed, and the blue sky opened up.

“Whoa… … .”

The envoys of Biun and Glacier Baengnyeong sighed heavily and sat down.

I don’t know what it is, but I know that things have calmed down anyway.

Yuseol lifted the world tree that became a sapling, and Psyche took the form of a small snake and wrapped itself around Yuseol’s arm.

The blue sky was visible and the air seemed to relax at once.

Seeing that, Xian let out a small sigh.

‘It’s over.’

It was the end of a long night.

* * *

The situation had calmed down, but that did not lessen the turmoil in the city.

The world tree that suddenly appeared. The Queen of the disappeared Glacier White Spirit.

It wasn’t just one or two questions.

In particular, the delegation of Glacier Baengnyeong was in a state of panic.

“The Queen… … You said you were swallowing the essence of the World Tree?”

Biun, the highest-ranking among those present, temporarily assumed command.

And as he listened to the story from Xian and Yuseol, his face turned blue.

It was an absolutely unbelievable story.

The queen stole and swallowed the essence of the World Tree, and it went berserk.

“can not believe it!”

bang!

He slammed the table and got up.

How should I convince you? When Xi’an was agonizing, it was Yoo Seol that moved.

When she touched the sapling of the world tree, the powder spread out and filled her son-in-law.

And there, something like an illusion began to appear.

The scene where Elia stole the essence of the World Tree in the past.

And even the scene of swallowing it.

He took a backward step with trembling legs and sat down on a chair.

He did not believe the words of a human named Xian or a young fairy named Yuseol, but he could not deny the sight of the world tree.

He covered his face with both hands.

“What should I do with this… … .”

How to inform everyone of the queen’s sinful karma, and how to deal with it?

How else to pick a new queen?

Being in the position of manager, he put public affairs ahead of personal feelings.

They were all things that made my head explode just thinking about them.

“ha.”

Then he let out a long sigh full of fatigue.

We talked while watching rumors.

“First of all, there is one thing that needs to be done first.”

Yu Seol also nodded as if he could guess what was going on.

Then, he picked up the sapling of the World Tree and handed it to Biun.

Bi-un politely stretched out both hands to receive the seedling.

“I will take responsibility and go back to the fairy palace… … huh?”

Fairy Palace, where the World Tree used to be. Clearing to replant this sapling containing essence there.

However, the seedling did not fall from Yu Seol’s hands.

I tried to put my strength into my hands carefully and very carefully, but the sapling of the world tree stuck to Yuseol and showed no sign of falling.

“her.”

Seeing the strange thing, the misfortune let out a big sigh.

“It’s the Yu family’s child. I’m sorry, but you’ll have to work hard one more time.”

Now that this has happened, the task of replanting the world tree can only be left to Yuseol.

Biun said so, and Yuseol nodded.

There was no reason to refuse.

“The pact isn’t over yet, but I can’t get attached to it.”

He spoke in a voice mixed with misfortune and a sigh.

Now that this has happened, Glacier Baengnyeong must be finished early and exited. Because internal matters are more urgent than external matters.

Although the more hastily it was finished, it would have suffered some damage, but it could not be helped.

There was nothing more important to them now than replanting the world tree.

Misfortune, who had made that decision, looked at Xian.

“I don’t know the details, but you seem to have done a lot.”

“I just let go of what happened to me.”

“To say that you are an apostle of the Demon Dragon King… … .”

Xian shook his head.

“It is a misunderstanding.”

Rather, it is the position that defeated the Demon Dragon King. Even though they fought not alone, but in alliance with Ghost and Psyche.

“is it… … .”

In response to Xi’an’s simple words, Biun did not ask further.

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t curious.

But I didn’t think I’d get a detailed answer if I asked.

He smiled bitterly and asked for a handshake.

“Anyway, if you come to Glacier Baengnyeong later, please stop by. It’s fine later, so I’d like to hear more about it.”

“Let me think about it.”

It’s a long story, so I don’t know if the day will come when I’ll tell him, but for now, Xian shook hands with him.

* * *

“draft. It’s fine anytime, so please stop by.”

“Don’t just say that they come and go, you really have to come!”

The day the envoys of Glacier Baengnyeong leave.

Xian said goodbye to Yu Seol and Psyche.

I felt something strange.

Seeing off Yoo Seol, a classmate who studied together for a year at Everwhale.

And, likewise, Psyche, who had been wandering the hell together for over a year, was also sent away.

Xian smiled bitterly and shook hands with them.

“Be sure to come later.”

When everything is done, there is no reason not to go.

By that time, they will also find a new place in Glacier Baengnyeong.

My only concern is that Xian absorbed most of Psyche’s power.

“… … are you okay.”

Yuseol smiled slightly and spoke.

Psyche lost her strength, but Yuseol gained strength.

It’s only half, but it contains Ellia’s knowledge and memories.

The memory of a great mage who lived hundreds of years.

Even if it was only half, it was not easy to see.

In order to directly acquire that knowledge, it will take some training for a while, but that won’t be a problem.

Right now, Yuseol was being treated extremely politely as the carrier of the World Tree.

“then.”

“Bye. See you later.”

Like that, Yuseol and Psyche left together with the delegation of Glacier Baengnyeong.

One of the three forces that were making noise in the city had left.

Thanks to this, the city felt as if it had become quiet at once.

‘Although the Imperial side and Jakarta still remain.’

Perhaps the agreement will be completed within a few days.

It was after the two forces had completed most of the treaty as Glacier Baekryung made many concessions and left.

‘When the time comes.’

If so, then what should I do?

It would be fine to stay here.

President Zerech will begin rebuilding the academy as soon as the agreement is concluded.

It was also a way to return to the academy that had been rebuilt while helping it for a while.

Or it wouldn’t hurt to go to Jakarta and take care of the Asla family for a while.

He didn’t give a bad impression to Gen Aslar, Ran, Shan, or the other beasts.

If you ask me to take care of you for a little bit, I will gladly welcome you.

It was also a choice you could make.

but… … .

“Sian Agrid.”

Xian turned around.

there.

“Would you like to talk for a moment?”

The first prince, Isaac von Bismarck, was looking at him with a small smile.