How To Suck Honey With Extras [EN]: Chapter 304

337. The Revival of the World Tree (6)

“Then, Melgenearia, let’s give it a hard test run.”

[…Do as you please, human.]

Muttering in a tone that seemed somewhat less energetic than when I first summoned him, he stood behind me.

“First, envelop me with your mana.”

[Annoying.]

“No complaining, just do it.”

As per the contract, he unsparingly draws out mana according to my will.

Normally, receiving mana this dense would instantly rot and melt my body, but…

At the point of fulfilling the contract, it’s now another driving force of power.

Ah, mana is sweet.

“Now… shall I repay the debt from earlier!”

Just a moment ago, I wouldn’t want to deal with those troublesome tree roots, but…

Now there’s no reason to avoid them.

Thump!

As I stomp my foot, the sound echoes heavily.

The moment that reverberation reaches them, black sparks fly, and they freeze in place for a moment.

They reacted to the mana.

“As expected, sacred things are always weak against this kind of stuff.”

Impure power doesn’t work on me!

The more they insist on that, the greater the effect.

I was sure it was working.

“Go.”

[Always ordering me around… this is why humans are annoying…]

Melgenearia clicks his tongue but faithfully carries out the contract.

He’s not just drawing out power for me, but also capable of direct, active actions.

He soars and unleashes a torrent of magical flames at the tree roots.

Is that a typical magic of a common demon?

The effect is more than perfect.

The tree roots writhe as if in agony, engulfed in flames.

But they futilely turn to ash and cannot regenerate.

“Kuhahaha! It burns so well!”

It feels like the compatibility is four times as effective, truly satisfying.

“…It’s a subtly strange sight. It seems like we’re the villains.”

“Well, what about it? …And it doesn’t seem like they’re going to give in easily either.”

I could see a rather large shadow flickering among the burning tree roots.

We quickly noticed and dodged, and a giant fist burst out from within, slamming down like a hammer.

“Before compatibility… we’ll be physically crushed.”

“It won’t be easy to take head-on.”

“I know.”

Eventually, what emerged after shaking off the magical flames was a giant seemingly made by weaving together those tree roots.

It was clear that they were trying to overcome the disadvantage of compatibility by increasing mass and density, even if forcibly.

“I’ve never seen a guy who gets bigger when at a disadvantage do well.”

I focused on dodging the giant’s attack as it rushed straight at me.

The movements are nothing special.

However, the attack area is wide due to its large size, and above all, the pressure is considerable.

“Tch! Just disgustingly big!”

I gather as much Aura as possible and swing it, but with a loud crash, it only staggers for a moment.

As expected, ordinary sword energy doesn’t work.

“I need to split it in one go… draw its attention.”

“…You really make me work hard, don’t you?”

She complains, but there’s no hesitation.

As I asked, Elles rushes towards the tree giant without hesitation, pouring out sword energy to draw its attention.

Mana is a concern, but they can’t ignore the ominous energy unique to the undead.

It seems annoyed and tries to shake her off by swinging its arms.

“…I feel like a fly.”

“That sounds fun.”

“Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and deal with it.”

As you wish.

I shrugged and decided to use the method to defeat that thing right away as she wished.

In fact, her sword energy is faintly working on those World Tree monsters.

There’s only one reason.

Because it contains the opposing property of black magic.

“Then I just have to imitate a similar act.”

I gripped Killmuris again and took a stance.

Basically, I leave the movement to this guy, but if I concentrate more, I can intentionally draw out power to some extent.

Ordinary Aura is useless.

So….

“You know what to do, right?”

[That much is nothing. …Human.]

Melgenearia responds and pours mana into me as much as possible.

[I hope you get addicted to mana and die.]

“Hahaha. No way.”

I convert most of my mana into mana and release it in the same way as refining Aura.

The sword energy turns black.

However, I can’t completely dye it with mana, so there are patches of blue mixed in.

“It’s like muddy water….”

Well, for me now, a mix of both is more suitable than pure Aura or mana.

Having drawn out enough power of the attribute as desired, I rushed towards the giant.

She already understood my actions and retreated as if eagerly waiting.

“Sword of Mana….”

A power with a more ominous nature than her black magic Aura.

Perhaps I’m the only human who can handle this with a sane mind, at least at this point.

“Get lost.”

The sword energy of mana swells up as if expanding.

It doesn’t just cover the blade of Killmuris, but amplifies it several times… dozens of times, forming a huge blade.

“Goaaaaaaaaaa!”

A sword of turbid energy.

Roughly shortened to Sword Energy of Turbidity.

That sharp energy instantly penetrates the tree giant’s torso.

From the shoulder blade area straight to the center, easily cutting through as if slicing tofu.

“This is the real deal!”

It’s not just cutting.

This sword energy, which mixes my mana and the demon’s mana in the right proportions.

If I lose focus even a little, I’ll lose control and it will run wild.

What’s needed isn’t just cutting power.

“Explode!”

Destructive power!

As I release control, the mixed energies repel each other and run rampant.

Paah! Paah! Paah!

Black and blue flashes explode uncontrollably like fireworks.

I jumped back with all my might, but I can’t handle all the recoil.

I was thrown out as if flung away.

Someone caught my shoulder, which was bracing for some impact.

It’s Elles.

She probably realized what would happen the moment I swung this sword energy and moved immediately.

Certainly, even though she’s an undead, she’s older than me in terms of martial arts.

“You’re doing something really reckless? Who did you learn that kind of idea from?”

“I’m doing this because I didn’t learn anything in particular. …But the effect is certain. See?”

As if to show off, I pointed with my gaze at the tree giant caught in the rampaging sword energy.

Its entire body was torn apart.

Unable to resist the wildly rampaging power, it was smashed and fragments scattered everywhere.

It was an atrocious blow that even I couldn’t help but gape at, even though I intended it.

Well, it’s like hanging grenades on a sword and swinging it around to detonate them…

“Can this be used?”

“…The recoil and impact are greater than I thought, but I should be able to withstand it somehow next time.”

Originally, the intention was to use the repulsive force to react like gunpowder and spread the impact, but it was an unexpected discovery.

Anyway, I confirmed it was useful.

“Now, please take care of me, Demon?”

[…Do as you please, human.]

Melgenearia turned his head away as if he had no more will to complain and disappeared.

The contract is valid, so it doesn’t matter since I can summon him anytime from now on.

“Hmm… perfect.”

I lightly shook off the black energy clinging to the blade of Killmuris and felt the lingering power with satisfaction.

“This is enough to work, right? Hmm?”

While I was feeling pleased, something strange came into view.

One side of the World Tree’s base, which I had smashed with my sword energy, had a crack, and I could see inside.

“Oh? This?!”

An unexpected windfall.

I grasped the identity of what I saw inside and immediately jumped in to take it out.

“What is it this time?”

Needless to say.

I proudly showed what I had just taken out.

What I obtained was this.

A small, bead-shaped object.

No doubt.

It’s small in size, but the shape is the same as the seed Ernil Alfrens planted when he grew the World Tree.

It’s the seed of the World Tree.

“An immature form before it’s fully ripe. Perfect.”

If it’s fully ripe, its function as a World Tree seed is strong, which would be a problem later, but at this level, it’s just an excellent medicinal ingredient.

It’s my snack.

“The World Tree is also a tree. Naturally, like any other living thing, it prepares to leave seeds.”

“…I’ve heard about the seeds and fruits of the World Tree.”

“Yes. There’s no better elixir than this.”

The reason I’m so happy is that this in itself becomes an extremely rare elixir.

It is said that just consuming it will greatly deepen your inner strength and purify the Aura you emit.

Even a human with no talent can instantly gain the qualities to compete with the elite.

It becomes such a medicinal ingredient.

“…And it will be necessary in the future.”

And even if I hadn’t discovered it now, I would have tried to get my hands on this if possible.

‘Fortunately, there are enough, so I can take care of the others later.’

Originally, it’s naturally a medicine that our protagonist should eat.

If you don’t eat this elixir, there will be a loss in combat power.

The difference cannot be ignored.

‘I can’t break the enhancement flag that I have.’

And luckily, this time I was able to harvest several additional seeds.

It’s a sufficient profit.

Let’s secure them from time to time.

“…You’re really busy.”

“You have to be diligent to make a living, don’t you?”

It’s blatant sarcasm, but I ignored it appropriately.

“More than that, won’t you tell me soon?”

“…Tell you what?”

“The real reason.”

Elles narrowed her eyes and stared at me, strongly urging me not to say anything else.

“Eilon, you seem to be deliberately trying to go up late.”

“…Deliberately.”

I didn’t deny it hastily, but slowly muttered as if thinking about the meaning of the words.

I don’t intend to deny it anyway.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t notice, and even if you know, I’m confident that I can explain it enough.

“That’s not wrong.”

I admitted it simply.

Having done this much, Sylvester will surely arrive at Ernil’s location first.

I’m waiting even though I know.

‘That’s the reason I’m waiting….’

Even if I intervene, there is a flow that I basically shouldn’t take away.

But there was another decisive reason.

“Since it’s a good opportunity, let me tell you. …There’s something that really needs to be smashed in order to deal with this damn tree.”

And perhaps that’s what Ernil Alfrens is plotting.

I became certain on the way here.

“Something that really needs to be smashed?”

“In the first place? I’ve never said that I would defeat Ernil Alfrens.”

That’s why I’m waiting.

“I’m waiting for the guy who really needs to be smashed to pop out.”

The true ending of the elves and the World Tree episode….

Knowing that, I was going to prepare in advance.

Now I have only taught that information to Elles.

“Now there’s nothing to stop us.”

I declared that I would start moving forward in earnest.

I’ll be up there soon.

Prepare your excuses and wait, you damn elf.

I’ll crush all the plans you’re thinking of and prove that I’m right.