Cale remembered what the World Tree had told him.

�Cale-nim, you can speak to the World Tree like last time.�

�I guess it is possible to chat now.�

The World Tree had fallen into a slight slumber after telling Cale those three facts. The young Elf put on an odd smile and nodded her head.

�Yes, short conversations are possible.�

Cale slowly headed toward the World Tree. He then put his hand on the trunk and closed his eyes.

� Cale, it�s been a while.

The World Tree sounded weak.

Cale held the small jewel with his other hand.

�This is the item that Eruhaben-nim made. There is a defensive magic in order to protect the Elf Village and World Tree-nim within in it.�

Eruhaben had decided to strengthen the defensive magic around the World Tree after one of the branches was stolen and had asked Cale to take care of it.

�Raon will install it. It will not take long.�

� Is that so? Thank you. Tell Eruhaben thanks as well.

The World Tree�s voice was slightly shaking even though they were just having a short conversation. Cale�s expression turned into a frown.

The World Tree must have realized this, as it started to explain.

� I am still in recovery. I�ve already recovered a good amount. I should return to full strength within the year.

Cale was glad to hear this.

If the World Tree was at full strength, there would be no reason to strengthen the defense. However, Eruhaben chose to strengthen the World Tree with defensive magic because it was hurt.

� You look like you have some questions. Is there something you wish to say?

Cale�s shoulders flinched.

He debated it for a moment before starting to speak.

�You don�t need to respond if something similar to last time will happen.�

The young priestess who can only Hear Cale�s voice flinched after hearing, �like last time.�

She recalled how the branches had fallen down. JrNovels.com