Chapter 59 - Druid Village
Asmodeus refrained from diverting them from their tasks. He intended to finally converse with the system.
"System."
"Ding, yes, host?"
"What is your goal? And why me?"
"Ding, the system's goal is to strengthen and enhance the world. The host was chosen entirely by chance!"
"What if you tell the truth? Why strengthen the world? Why increase the average power of the world? What are you preparing for?"
"Ding, the host currently does not have access to this information!"
"Damn it! Fine, since you won't talk about why you want to strengthen the world. Tell me why you chose me."
"Ding, the host is a transmigrator..."
"Enough, if that were the case, you would have activated in the avatar world. Tell me everything you can."
"Ding,.... The host has a hidden lineage that attracts the system."
"What lineage? Avatar's world?"
"Ding, no. The system cannot say more, as the host does not have sufficient authority."
The system ceased the conversation, and in the statistics column, a series of additions appeared...
"Ding, host's statistics:
Lineage: Fire Nation bloodline bestowed by Lion-Turtle to humans, high development potential and possibilities for evolution, currently 65% of lineage potential is activated.
Lineage: "???????" (Unknown lineage, unable to display).
0.001% of lineage unlocked.
Lineage unknown....system.....cannot.....display..... The system determines that the unknown lineage requires the infusion of other lineages for its unlocking….
1. Combat Power: 42
2. Health: 175/175
3. Mana: 1905/1905
4. Strength: 27
5. Agility: 22
6. Intelligence: 35"
Seeing his stats Asmodeus frowned. He had suspicions about his bloodline... the surname Morningstar would not come out of nowhere. Furthermore, Asmodeus had long observed that no one ever feared nor were surprised by his surname, as if they didn't comprehend its significance. What was even stranger was that he reincarnated in the avatar world, bearing the appearance of a European with faint Slavic facial features, yet no one seemed to notice or find it abnormal.
In short, after the conversation with the system, Asmodeus found himself with more questions. Nicolas, who stood nearby, noticed Asmodeus deep in thought and looking troubled.
"Hey, Asmodeus, why the long face? We should be happy; everything went smoothly. The druids turned into ents and became our friends. Why so gloomy?"
"It doesn't matter..."
"I can tell it matters a lot to you. Speak up; I'll listen," said Nicolas, taking out a cigar from his pocket.
"Is there more?"
Nicolas nodded and handed another cigar to Asmodeus. After cutting the tip and lighting the cigar, Asmodeus spoke, "Old man, do you remember your family? I mean, not Perenelle. Your parents or relatives..."
"Hmm... besides their names, I don't remember anything about them," replied Nicolas, exhaling smoke.
"Why did you decide to ask about this? Your father is in another world."
"I know... it just feels like everything isn't that simple... and I'm not just from that world."
"Asmodeus, look around. What do you see? Friends, people you spend time with. No one cares where you came from. What matters is where you're going and how you lead your people!"
"Ha... thank you, old man, you helped."
Nicolas patted Asmodeus on the shoulder and left him in contemplation.
Asmodeus spent an hour, maybe two, in his musings.
Perhaps Nicolas was right. What does it matter where I came from and what blood runs through my veins? I am Asmodeus. I just need to live as I please, and maybe, if luck is on my side, I'll find out everything...
Asmodeus shook his head and finished his cigar. Rising from the ground and putting his hands in his pockets, he walked toward Anne.
"Hey. Are you ready? I'll take you to Valchar; he's the only one without an apprentice for now. But don't worry, he's easy to talk to, and I'm sure he'll accept you."
Approaching Valchar, who had just received his staff and was playing with it in human form, Asmodeus said, "Hey, Valchar, I have good news for you!"
"What is it?"
"Here!" Asmodeus pushed Anne forward.
"Oh, another potential druid... but she has no magic."
"Did you forget what I said?"
"Ah, you can make her a wizard!"
"Yes."
"Then, young one, ready to become my apprentice?"
"Yes!"
"Excellent. Asmodeus, what do I owe you for the methodology that will make her a wizard?"
"Nothing is needed. In any case, she would become a wizard in a year or two."
Valchar nodded but remembered Asmodeus's kindness to the druids and ents.
"You will always be friend of the ents! If needed, we will come to your aid at any time! This is a vow I give you on behalf of the council of ents." Valchar said, extending his hand to Asmodeus.
Asmodeus nodded, shook his hand, and felt a connection with the ents in the area. As if he could ask for their help when needed...
"Um, Mr. Valchar..."
"Don't call me mister, just teacher."
"Alright, Teacher Valchar. I wanted to ask you about the possibility of opening a cafe here... Mr. Morningstar told me that you are planning to build a druid village here, and my husband and I want to open our cafe here. So I'm coming to you with a request."
"Haha, of course, you can. You are now my apprentice, and such a small request I can certainly fulfill."
"Thank you."
Valchar waved his hand.
"As for the village, Asmodeus, with the ents, we have devised a way to make this place... a bit more druidic. So I think you can reduce the amount of materials by three times. We won't need them."
"Why?"
"Follow me." Valchar, holding his staff, headed towards the cave. He stopped right in front of the entrance and began to move three meters from the entrance, left and right. Where he stopped, Valchar left acorns.
"You know, although we need certain materials, wood is certainly not one of them!" He struck the ground with his staff, and a wave of green color rolled from the point of impact.
The acorns that were previously lying on the ground instantly started growing into trees. Gradually forming a corridor of them leading into the cave. From the ground, underground streams began to break through and form streams, watering the trees. As if feeling the surge of energy, the trees continued to grow upwards, twisting and forming something like houses in them. Gradually, with such changes, a forest formed on the previously bare hill, covering half the mountain. Inside this forest, a city was hastily forming with the forces of nature.
At such a sight, everyone who paid attention to Valchar was stunned, and one of the members of the construction brigade, whom Asmodeus recently called for planning construction, threw his notepad and pen, which he was going to use for measurements. As he left, he muttered, "30 years of work... 30 years of useless work... for 30 years, I did what can be done in a few minutes." The poor architect shed a tear, unfortunately, no one saw his suffering as everyone was focused on the mesmerizing spectacle.
Now there was no trace of the once semi-empty hill and mountain. If you look from the outside of the formed forest, you can see a wide path, on either side of which flow two small streams, providing water to all the trees along the road. Along the road are abnormally tall oaks, as if their branches were scratching the sky. The trees around the road had a somewhat deformed shape, mostly at the roots. There, something like huge hollows formed, clearly suitable for building houses not only for woodpeckers but also for humans. If you turn your head up, you can see how the crowns of the trees intertwine to form shade, but a gap is left above the path for the sun.
While above the entrance to the cave, the crowns completely blocked the light, but fireflies circling around the two extreme oaks provided light.
"Valchar, I must admit that your nature magic looks much more versatile than my fire magic..."
"Ahahaha, I'm glad to hear that, but fire is also capable of creation, you just haven't realized it yet…"
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