Once the tension settled, we could sense so minor movents on the World Treant. Its branches shook slightly, and creaks could be heard from its bark. I could feel so weak rumbling underground. The World Treant must be responding to us.
Suddenly, I felt that my mind had been connected to sothing. I took a glance at my sister, and she seed to be feeling the sa too. But we maintained our composure as we used to engage in telepathic communication.
((Your Highness Louise, Your Highness Raphael, can you hear ?))
A few seconds later, Aesfen's voice rang out in our minds. Not only her, but the other tree spirits had been connected with the World Treant as well. The tree wanted to involve everyone in this matter, which was no problem with us.
((We can hear you, Miss Aesfen. Loud and clear.))
((That's good, then.))
I said and then took a glance at her to confirm that we were talking. I could also begin hearing the voices of other tree spirits as well.
((Everyone...))
All of a sudden, an overpowering voice overwheld all of our minds. The voice was loud and neutral, not masculine nor feminine, and spoke with authority. Judging from it, that voice definitely belonged to no one other than the World Treant.
It spoke to us completely ntally, it did not even move its physical mouth. It kind of made sense, as any movent would be unnecessary and inconvenient.
Encountering such wonderful beings was incredibly rare. I knew that it was a monster, but I was amazed at how it developed such will and intelligence over ti like Inari and Czarina. Griffith did not fall in that category since her intelligence was developed with my involvent, the Tar skill.
As soon as the World Treant spoke, all of the tree spirits imdiately bent their knees before their creator. As for Big Sis and , we did not follow them since there was no need for us to do so. Moreover, we were currently on equal terms here, but we still respect the tree.
((Our reverend mother, we are all honored to hear your divine voice today.)) Aesfen greeted. ((We are very sorry for disturbing your precious day. Please spare us a little ti to speak with us.))
((No need to apologize as I always have ti.))
((Thanks for your blessings, Mother. We need your wisdom once again.))
((I already know. I can hear everything earlier, and I know why these two humans are here today.))
((I see.)) I said. ((As you have already known, we, the Raevender Queendom, are asking you to ultimately accept our protection and be part of our domain.))
I just went straight to the point, and the tree spirits stared at for being so casually before their creator. I could even hear Alandra verbally frown and swear under her voice.
((Very well. We have actually discussed this matter before, and I agreed with seeking your nation's protection, especially with the nation that defeated and subjugated the ancient dragon.))
((Hmm. When you said that you can sense anything, did you ever personally see how we defeated the dragon?))
((I did see a part of it, but missed the conclusion as the battlefield moved out of my range. Judging by whom the one standing in front of right now is, I am certain that the dragon has effectively fallen into your hands.))
It seed like the World Treant could perceive everything within its range as long as there were trees who were connected to it. My fight with Czarina concluded in the dessert, bare of trees, so the World Treant was not able to see how it ended.
If that were the case, then it was possible that the tree knew I was the one who defeated the dragon alongside Inari, not the entire Raevender family. It might have an idea of the fate that the dragon had fallen into.
((So you agreed on the idea of requesting our protection just because you have recognized our strength for defeating the dragon?))
((Indeed. Not only , but the tree spirits took a glimpse of how intense the battle was—the destructive explosion and that very tall cloud. It was visible even from here.))
((If you already said so,)) My sister spoke. ((Then there is no need for this talk anymore.))
((Please listen to , Mother,)) Alandra suddenly interjected. ((If they can do that to the dragon, we could have ended up in the sa fate as well. That is why we shouldn't trust them. You are the peak of existence, and we don't want our creator to beco an underling of a re human.))
((I appreciate your concerns, Alandra, but I am not as almighty as you all have thought of . There is always a more powerful one out there. I am aware that I am just a small sapling in a pot. Nevertheless, this one is no re human at all. They already have soone who is beyond our comprehension on their side.))
((B-but the ancient dragon is only more powerful because you are not in your best condition at the mont.))
((I am referring to soone else... But more importantly, we are the ones who sought for protection, yet we are now debating whether to commit to it or not. Or it could be else that you are rebelling against , Alandra?))
((I-I would have never thought of that, Mother! There is no way I can turn against you! I am just thinking about our sake. I think that dealing with humans is a huge risk that might lead to our demise.))
Alandra burst out her feelings in the telepathic communication, denying the accusations the World Treant had put on her. Not only her, but so of the tree spirits were feeling guilty for not corresponding with their creator's will.
((I know that you wanted to do anything for our mother's safety.)) Aesfen solaced her sister. ((But we need to gamble our way if we desired a better result. There are still risks, of course, but I have a strong feeling that we will be going to be fine under the rule of the queendom. They are the only ones we can approach. We cannot be one if not all is in line.))
((...))
((Alandra.))
"Yes, Mother."
Looking up, Alandra opened her mouth and uttered those words.
((If you are still undecided, then I hope that this helps you. I, the World Treant, will herby bless this human, Raphael Raevender, the Crest of Mutuality...))
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