"Pop~"
As snow-white restraints manifested, Beiyarela pressed her lips tenderly against the radiant Holy Light.
Her devout posture made Kurose Akira grit his teeth, utterly intoxicated by the elf's unique charm.
As elemental mana converged, the Holy Light burst forth like a dazzling firework display!
"Ah~!"
Beiyarela blinked her bright eyes as the baptism of sacred radiance reflected across her cheeks.
She gently traced the corner of her lips with her tongue, revealing a soft, enchanting smile, and whispered sweetly:
"As expected of you, Mister Akira… such an intoxicating feeling~"
Akira wanted to respond, but Beiyarela couldn't hear his voice. All he could do was give a silent nod.
As the prayer ritual came to an end, the emerald glow released by the 'blood' of the Elf Mother Tree gradually faded, once again becoming invisible within Beiyarela's sight.
"…It's gone."
A trace of surprise flickered across her face—but her smile remained radiant, because she could still feel the scorching warmth of the Holy Light.
The disappearance of light did not mean its departure.
It was still here.
"Mister Akira~"
Beiyarela gently caressed the Holy Light, her eyes hazy with deep intoxication, and asked softly:
"Fuli and Flora have been under your care these past few days. I can feel that they're different from before~"
"They've become more confident. More courageous. Their growth and change truly delight me."
Hearing this, Akira subconsciously rubbed the bridge of his nose.
Fuli and Flora's newfound courage and confidence likely had a great deal to do with Loserine.
As a Vowbound Knight, Loserine had taken exceptional care of the twins—passing on her experience, guiding them steadily along their path of growth.
Of course!
As the guild master, Akira himself had played an indispensable role as well!
This sense of pride made the Holy Light tremble slightly—almost arrogantly.
However, that subtle tremor seemed to send out an unusual signal, releasing faint traces of lust-aligned mana, causing Beiyarela's eyes to sparkle with heart-shaped light.
Smiling, she lightly touched the place where the Holy Light had already vanished. Though she could no longer see it, she could feel its presence deeply.
"What an adorable little one~"
Beiyarela slowly rose to her feet.
Her snow-white, curvaceous figure was displayed in full before Akira's eyes.
Perhaps because she had given birth before, her lower abdomen was fuller, her figure even more alluring. Every movement exuded irresistible charm.
Gulp.
Akira's heart trembled as he swallowed hard, his gaze following her every motion.
When Beiyarela stepped atop the Holy Light and gently stirred, her pale skin rippled like water disturbed by a breeze. Each subtle movement radiated seductive allure, making it impossible for Akira to look away.
And at that moment, her sultry voice drifted into his ears like a gentle wind, softly plucking at the strings of his heart.
"Now~ let me properly reward you~"
(What follows is a hidden storyline. One hundred thousand words omitted…)
...
Starfall Kingdom — Bloodscar Territory
"Duke Gito, everything you requested is here."
An enforcement knight respectfully presented a detailed dossier of the Bloodscar Territory to a pale man with crimson eyes.
"Mm…"
Duke Gito accepted the documents, then used his blood-red gaze to slowly examine the male knight standing beside him.
After a long moment of scrutiny, a meaningful smile curled at the corner of his lips.
"You are the captain of the Bloodscar knights?" Duke Gito asked softly.
"Yes, Duke Gito," the knight replied.
But the moment the words left his mouth—
Squish!
A hand pierced straight through his heart.
The knight stared at Duke Gito in disbelief as the duke casually withdrew his hand, then greedily licked the blood from his fingertips like a starving wolf.
"What a delightful flavor."
Duke Gito sucked on his blood-stained fingers and nodded in satisfaction.
The knight attempted to resist—only to realize in horror that his body was bound by an invisible force, utterly unable to move.
At that moment, Prince Laps strode over, his voice icy.
"I just received word. They've gathered all the mana needed to activate the Starfall Ritual. Once Vivian receives the blessing of star power, she'll ascend to a demi-god! At that point, we're all finished!"
"You're far too anxious, Laps."
Duke Gito casually licked away the last trace of blood, mockery in his smile.
"You should learn from your uncle. He's always so composed—never flustered."
"Gito! I'm talking about something serious!"
Prince Laps rushed forward, grabbing Duke Gito by the collar.
"Do you have any idea how terrifying star power is?! That's—"
Before he could finish, Duke Gito shoved him away with terrifying force, sending him sprawling across the ground.
"Watch your behavior, Laps."
Duke Gito's expression darkened instantly.
"As a prince, you shouldn't embarrass yourself like this. If there's nothing else, don't disturb my meal."
With that, Duke Gito hoisted the helpless enforcement knight over his shoulder and strode away, leaving Prince Laps behind, seething with rage.
"You—!"
A vicious glint flashed through Laps's eyes as he stared at Duke Gito's retreating back, powerless to stop him.
He knew that to contend for the throne of the Starfall Kingdom, he had no choice but to rely on Duke Gito—and the power of the Abyss of Pride backing him.
Even after such humiliation, he could only endure it in silence.
"Bastard!"
Once Duke Gito had gone, Prince Laps slammed his fist into the ground, venting his fury.
At that moment, a royal knight approached and reported:
"Your Highness, following the clues provided by the centaur, we've located the whereabouts of the Deer Maiden."
"Oh?"
Interest flashed through Laps's eyes.
"Where is she?"
"She's joined a guild and become an adventurer," the knight replied.
"We don't yet know which guild. Adventurers frequently use teleportation arrays between regions, so tracking her may take some time."
"No need."
Prince Laps waved dismissively, a cold smile forming.
"I already know how to find her."
Though confused, the royal knight did not question further.
"Yes, Your Highness."
"By the way," Prince Laps added suddenly, "where is the centaur who provided the information?"
"He's been brought back to the castle, awaiting your reward."
"Reward?"
Prince Laps sneered.
"Tell him this: if he wants to live, he must expose every other centaur who knows about this. Then feed them all to the earth dragons. Do it cleanly. No witnesses—especially not my uncle. Understood?"
"Th-this…"
"That's an order."
"…Understood! Your Highness!"
The royal knight departed swiftly to carry out the command.
Watching his figure disappear, Prince Laps's lips curled into a chilling smile.
"As long as I obtain the Deer Maiden," he muttered, eyes gleaming with malice,"I won't have to bow to Duke Gito anymore. Gito, you want my blood? Hah. Then I'll make you pay with your life."
...
Deep within the Elf Mother Tree, the sacred prayer finally came to an end.
"Mister Akira~ thank you~"
Beiyarela kissed the Holy Light to express her gratitude.
Though she had already given birth to Fuli and Flora, this was her first time truly experiencing the wonder and ecstasy of life magic.
As for Akira?
Beiyarela couldn't see his expression.
He lay exhausted in the water.
After all, before entering the dream, he had already nourished Ivsha, and then bestowed Holy Light upon Beiyarela…
At this point, Akira was almost completely drained of combat capability, allowing elemental mana to gently flow across his skin.
There was nothing he could do.
Beiyarela couldn't see him, couldn't hear him—so she had no idea he was already at his limit.
Thus, she continued immersing herself in the Holy Light until it weakened… until the very last glimmer vanished entirely.
Only then did she slowly stop.
Painful?
Yes.
But if Akira had to choose again—
He'd do it another billion times.
That said… because the Holy Light was currently transparent, and positioned behind her—
Cough.
He could see Beiyarela's beautiful structure very clearly, and…
"What are you doing?"
Just as Akira lay submerged in the pool, quietly recovering his strength, a green-haired少女 suddenly appeared at the water's edge, head lowered, eyes burning as she stared at him.
"Huh?!"
Startled, Akira shot upright, locking eyes with the green-haired少女.
This was the second time he'd seen her—and her sudden appearance filled him with surprise and tension.
"You…"
She merely glanced indifferently at Beiyarela, who was calmly combing her hair nearby, instantly understanding what Akira had been doing here.
Her cold expression made Akira's heart race.
After all, this was the interior of the Elf Mother Tree—a place of sacred solemnity.
And he had been here, "discussing the mysteries of life magic" with Beiyarela…
If this green-haired少女 truly was the incarnation of the Elf Mother Tree, then what he'd done would be a grave taboo—one that could provoke unfathomable wrath.
Yet her reaction was entirely unexpected.
Calmly, she said:
"Today's baptism is complete. You may leave."
"…Huh?"
Akira was caught completely off guard.
Before he could respond, the space around him began to twist and distort, pulled by an invisible force.
The next instant, his consciousness was violently torn from the deep dreamscape and returned to the guild.
At the same time, several notifications appeared before his eyes:
[Current All-Element Magic Potency Increased: 100%][Current All-Element Affinity Increased: 30%][Current All-Element Resistance Increased: 15%]
"Haa…"
Akira wiped the sweat from his brow, his heart still unsettled as the image of the green-haired lingered in his mind.
She…
She must be the incarnation of the Elf Mother Tree, right?
..…
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