[338] Devotion

In the small world, the once expansive area had been divided into several distinct regions.

August arrived, feeling a sense of disbelief at the dramatic transformation that had taken place in just a month.

"Daddy~"

As soon as he stepped in, the voice of the sapling of the World Tree echoed in his ears.

This brought him immense comfort; with its gradual growth, the sapling had become increasingly intelligent, now akin to a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old child.

"Have you been a good baby?"

'The baby has been very good! Today, Melro-sis came to tell me a story!'

"A story?"

'Yes, the story of the prince and the mermaid princess.'

"The prince and the mermaid princess?"

'In the end, the mermaid princess turned into bubbles.'

August was at a loss for words. This was a story he had once shared with Melro during a moment of boredom, and he was surprised she remembered it well enough to recount it to the sapling.

"How do you feel now, baby?"

'Daddy, I feel great! I can already extend the roots of this world more and more. Soon, I won't need you to hunt for me all the time.'

"You don't need to worry about that; I can still provide for you, baby."

August spoke softly. Although he had put in a lot of effort to nourish the World Tree sapling, he had no regrets.

It wasn't about the potential of the World Tree or its future; it was simply his affection for the sapling. Once it matured, it would be his true child.

Buzz~ Buzz~ Buzz~

At that moment, a group of tiny fairies, each barely larger than a human hand, flew over.

"Master, you've arrived."

"How does it feel to be here?"

"It's wonderful! Much better than in the village."

"Good. The vegetation here is dedicated to you."

"Alright, don't worry, Master."

Pleased, August gently ruffled the head of the leading fairy, satisfied with their performance.

These little ones may be small, but they possessed a remarkable talent for planting, effortlessly cultivating various plants, both in quantity and variety.

However, the world was still in its infancy, and many areas remained unrefined.

Especially in the forested regions, the sheer number of beast corpses seemed to contribute to the astonishing growth of the plants.

August pondered whether he should bring a tree spirit back with him.

After all, tree spirits were the natural managers of forests, making them ideal overseers of his woods.

His fairies, on the other hand, could be categorized as flower fairies, naturally skilled in planting and adept at brewing nectar.

If there had been more flowers in this small world, those little fairies would surely have started working by now.

Due to external demand, this vast small world was still in an undeveloped stage.

In a one-square-kilometer expanse, much of the land was a desolate stretch of black earth, with little else to be seen.

"Little ones, your main task is to take good care of the World Tree sapling. Do you understand?"

"Yes, we understand, Master."

Though they were merely flower fairies, they were undoubtedly the most suitable guardians for the World Tree sapling.

August spent quite some time with the sapling, chatting as a father would with a child. He made it a point to visit daily just to talk with the sapling.

After about half an hour, he finally left the small world.

By now, night had fallen, and the outside sky had been painted a deep black.

Creek~

At that moment, the door opened, and Mia entered. As a member of the Mia tribe, she was a serpent girl who had come for the sake of wealth, as the elders of her village had advised her.

As long as she was willing, she could obtain wealth that would last a lifetime. After a week of observation, she had reached her conclusion.

August was indeed a lecherous man, but he had the resources to match.

Rich, powerful, and capable, if she could become his woman, she would have struck gold.

Upon arriving, he had already advanced her a month's salary... twenty thousand gold coins.

Now, she had made up her mind; even if it was merely a fleeting fling, she didn't want to let this opportunity slip away.

Moreover, giving her first time to such a young, wealthy, and handsome man wasn't a bad deal at all.

"Mia? What brings you here? Where's Lily?"

Lily, the cow-girl introduced by Lucini, was a gentle soul.

After being sent to August, she had immediately taken on the role of his 'concubine,' surrendering her body to him at their first meeting.

She had done this to provide her family with financial relief, as she was the second of seven siblings.

She wanted to ease her family's burdens, so she willingly devoted herself to August, hoping to provide enough for everyone.

Since then, she had been very diligent, fulfilling her duties as a wife without complaint.

Moreover, she held no resentment toward August for seeking other women, even speaking kindly of him in front of Melro.

As a cow-girl and after having been developed by August, she had now entered the 'milking' stage, so August had been inviting her over daily.

Today, however, Lily wasn't there... Mia was.

"Your Highness, I've come to serve you."

With that, she began to remove her outer garments and underwear, unwrapping the fabric that shielded her lower half.

She was stunning. Each Mia tribe serpent girl was a sight that excited men, and her current predicament was due to her insatiable desires, which most ordinary men could hardly bear.

"Have you thought this through? I must warn you; once you become mine, you'll never be able to escape."

"If I can stay by your side forever, I would be overjoyed."

"Although I don't know who told you that, I'm no charitable figure. Come here."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Mia crawled onto the bed, her tail coiling around August's waist.

She greeted him with a passionate kiss, and August savored the taste of the Mia tribe serpent girl once more.

Meanwhile, outside, Lachnella sighed in disappointment. She had planned to make a nighttime visit but was unexpectedly outpaced by a serpent girl.

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