81.9 – Grisaliel & High-Elfs!

Author: Please be aware that this chapter will be d ifferent from the 8 that came before it. There will be no Status screen, there will be in the future, but not now.

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PART 1 – Grisaliel Divine’Wood!

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Grisaliel Divine'Wood, a 2nd Generation High-Elf who has lived for over 2,000 years and is a Level 28 Legendary Druid.

She has lived a very long life, experiencing much of what the world has to offer. She has explored continents, met hundreds of thousands of people over time.

She has seen entire generations, spent decades contemplating the meaning of life, following Mother Earth's commands, living, enjoying and thriving.

As part of the illustrious Divine'Wood Family, one of the few children that the Patriarch and Founder has, she had many responsibilities, but was allowed to live freely in her first centuries of life.

She joined groups of other races, accompanied them on adventures, where she would sometimes return home, time would pass and when she returned to her companions, she would find that they were already old or dead, or that she was meeting their descendants who had only heard stories about her.

As time went by, she became more distant from the short-lived races, not out of contempt, but out of attachment. Some of the more arrogant Elves tend to say that the short-lived are like pets, you get attached and it's very painful when they leave so soon.

At some point she thought the same. It was easier to despise than to care... caring about others is painful, knowing that they will live for millennia while most won't live past 100.

Like any innocent elf full of dreams, she faced the harsh reality, understanding why the short-lived have hatred and prejudice towards elves in general. At some point they become indifferent, something hardly surprises them or catches their eye.

At some point, life becomes tedious, every High-elf encounters such a moment in their lives, pure boredom that drags on for decades. That's why the elves have become a sexually active species, something integrated into their species and part of their pride.

Sexual pleasure is one of the ways to reduce boredom. For many, sex is a way of connecting, for elves, just a way of spending time feeling something other than loneliness or silence.

Hardly any emotion or connection manifests itself through sex. Even if the partner is extremely capable and unique, at most it will result in surprise and desire, but as for love? Elves are incapable of loving anyone other than their own kind.

Elves naturally disconnect emotionally from other species, not even allowing a loving relationship to form, simply to protect themselves. There have been cases of Elves who had a short-lived partner, had children and then saw her go.

A 1st Generation High Elf, who lives to this day, is one of the loneliest beings alive. He hasn't had sex since his wife died, preferring to be alone, his family being the smallest, the reproduction left to his children.

There are many cases of Elves going through the same thing, preferring solitude after losing their partners. For an Elf, love is happiness and the reason for living, but when you lose the one you love, the color of the world disappears, where they live the remains of their almost eternal lives in solitude.

That's why it's taboo for elves to love short-lived races. The same thing happens with other elves, only much later, when they are close to their deaths. But the short-lived leave early, which means long periods of endless mourning.

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Grisaliel never found love. His 1st son was conceived with his cousin, in order to maintain the purity of the bloodline and generate a 2nd Generation High-elf. He is now in the World Tree, living a luxurious life after adventuring around the world.

His other three children are all 3rd generation. Political relationships, without exception.

Even his last child, or so it should be, Tifariel Divine'Wood, was born for 2 reasons. The first being to connect with the Ice Elves, who are powerful, even though her father is not a High Elf, he is an extremely powerful Elf, more so than her, that's a fact.

The second reason would be the Seahorse Continent. A Tree of Life was planted a long time ago and was finally flourishing, Cellus personally planted it and he had the right to implement someone of his lineage or let the Queen choose which High-elf would manage the Elves in Seahorse.

Cellus handed over this responsibility to Grisaliel, she had finished her adventures and was being immersed in boredom, so she was given this responsibility and in the process Tifariel was born.

The Kingdom of the Ice Elves is on a nearby continent, so that's two birds with one stone.

Since then, the centuries have passed, she has organized the Elves, rarely visiting her home, only on important and festive years related to the World Tree. It was practically a meeting every century. The last one was 54 years ago.

And now managing a nation, she was always busy. You could say that for a High Elf, being given a nation and a tree to look after is a great blessing, a purpose and a way out of boredom.

The Elf Kingdom itself had no problems, she could take care of anything easily, but it was different in the Human Kingdoms. She watched from the background as a new conflict always arose, problems that sometimes needed her attention.

For her, it was like watching a movie, even though many events were repetitive, she liked it, she had to be attentive and make sure that it didn't negatively affect her reign or the elves.

She saw the birth of the Zenirys Empire, met each generation of Emperors and Empresses, some even fell in love with her, doing everything to make her their wife, in the end they grew old and Grisaliel didn't even notice.

Life began to get hectic when demons showed their claws, it was interesting, she just needed the Empire to request help to put an end to the common evil.

The request for help came, but it was financial, they didn't want elven troops in their lands. Even if she wasn't interested in their secrets, rulers are always paranoid when it comes to elves, because they live a long life, have a lot of knowledge and wisdom, so they can see everything they're planning just by knowing a few things, so the less they know, the better.

Little do they know that most elven rulers only yawn when they discover their plans, they only act when it affects their kind or their interests.

Grisaliel hoped it would escalate. When it did, she would make a point of making the empire bleed a little to ask for her help. But a name came up, Skarla.

A legendary demon possessed by a demigod. Even she wouldn't be able to defeat something like that, but Skarla did and a mountain was destroyed in the process.

Grisaliel was very excited at the time, wanting to meet this Legend who had come out of nowhere. But all the invitations she sent, none of which seemed to reach her, something or someone was interfering, understanding that it was the Empire, more precisely, Kaleria.

In all her years of life, the most impressive human she has ever encountered is Kaleria, her ability to manage, predict things and control everything. She is a frightening woman who Grisaliel has to take extra care of or he will suffer losses.

But watching from afar, he saw how Skarla was causing quite a stir and soon conquered Krugar. Grisaliel saw this territory being a huge headache for the Empire for many years, and it was fun to see that it was Skarla and not the Empire who conquered it.

Then he watched as time passed and Krugar flourished, with technologies he had never seen or heard of. Strange but innovative methods of government. Then the opportunity came and Skarla visited her Kingdom to present various items for auction.

She was happy, she wanted to meet this figure shrouded in mystery. So her more than 1,000 years of sexual experiences, training and more were all useless before Skarla made her feel like a virgin.

And not satisfied with her, she fucked her niece and more of the royal guard. Skarla was an insatiable monster and how Grisaliel loved it. She couldn't remember the last time someone alone had brought her so much satisfaction.

Every day of Skarla's stay was pleasurable, the best days in centuries. Then she left with a lot of money and offers. Grisaliel thought his life would go back to the way it was before, until one day he felt something abnormal and inspected his body and found a Seed.

His shock that day was the most genuine of his entire life. Nothing that had happened before could match that. She had already had 4 partners, 4 children, so she couldn't conceive any more lives.

But here it is, a vigorous Seed with the remnants of Skarla. Grisaliel knew that the impossible had become possible and that this situation would have enormous repercussions throughout the Elf Kingdom, not the one she rules, but the home of all elves, where the Mother Tree resides.

At first she fed the seed with her vitality, wanting to delay the meeting with Skarla. The problem is that not only does this seed require much more vitality than her first child, but it's not feasible for only one of the parents to support it.

If this happens, there will be an imbalance and if the seed isn't destroyed, the part of the partner that represents the seed will be erased. Such a choice is only accepted when the partner is dead, which is not the case.

As soon as it was convenient, she met up with Skarla. Grisaliel actually expected that she alone would have to make up for all the vitality, she is a High-Elf and has a long time to live.

But no. Skarla didn't hesitate to dispose of so much vitality, so powerful and unique, strengthening the seed that seemed happy with its mother's powerful nutrients.

Then her father, Cellus Divine'Wood of all people, one of the most powerful beings in the world, arrived in Krugar. He liked Skarla, she piqued his curiosity and for a 1st generation High-elf, that's a huge privilege and honor.

Cellus is a demigod, an individual who has passed Level 40.

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PART 2 – Divine’Wood Family!

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Cellus Divine'Wood, the powerful Founding Patriarch of his family. He was residing in the World Tree, watching the time go by, sometimes reading some new book, or studying old books he had read hundreds of times.

But while he was spending his time in his own way, a request for a meeting came. Cellus allowed it, there was no reason to refuse and it wasn't as if he was doing anything important.

Then his nephew arrived. All 1st Generation High-elves are brothers and sisters, the nephew who came to him, the same one who impregnated one of his daughters, is the descendant of a powerful 1st Generation High-elf who was very close to Cellus, unfortunately he died in one of the many conflicts that shook this world.

His descendant was part of his family as a result, taken in and inheriting his name. Practically all the High-elves are related in some way.

His nephew came up to him.

“Uncle, a great day, like all the others.” - A handsome man with soft white skin and powerful energy surrounded him.

“Yes. Has something happened? Your last visit was 13 winters ago.” - Cellus smiled slightly.

“Some surprising and dubious news has come from Seahorse.”

“Grisaliel?” - Cellus asked and his nephew nodded.

“She said she got pregnant by a human.” - His nephew said, and Cellus closed the book in his hand.

Cellus looked out of the window, blinking, contemplating. - “No matter how much I think and remember, there have been no cases of a 5th birth for the 2nd Generation.” - His eyes narrowed.

“She says she's pregnant with a Seed!”

“... a human got her pregnant and she gave birth to a Seed?” - Cellus laughed at how absurd this claim was. He stood up. - “There have been cases of some parasitic races imitating the Seeds, I'll personally take a look, prepare our family council, I'll give you news whether you should come or not.”

“Understood.” - His nephew nodded and Cellus walked over to the window, in an instant he shot up into the sky. He then stopped under the vast ocean, turned around and returned. - “Which way is Seahorse?”

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Cellus met up with Skarla and found her very interesting. With his assessment skills, even Skarla's defenses and magic items were unable to hide her status from him.

A figure with Legendary power, without even having reached Level 21. A powerful vitality, with an abnormally high quality, several elements in unison, some stronger than others, but controlled.

A mysterious and mystical power, majestic. Cellus understood that if this mortal reached Level 21, only demigods could pose any danger. It was intriguing, this mortal had impregnated his daughter who, by logic, should not have any more children in this life.

When she saw Grisaliel, it was indeed a Seed, not some kind of parasite or trick, a real Seed, with vitality and quality far superior to any 2nd Generation Seed she had ever seen.

Because 1st Generation High-elves are born from the World Tree, there is no comparison, everyone only knows when a High-elf is going to be born when one of the fruits suddenly drops and everyone is alerted to receive the new child.

There's no way to study it, and it would be extremely disrespectful. Wars have occurred before by short-lived, very curious races wanting to study or steal fruit from the World Tree, all of which failed miserably, Cellus even annihilating entire nations who tried such a thing.

And now, a Seed stronger than anything he had ever seen in his life was in his daughter's body. The vitality in her entire body was skyrocketing, her uterus, ovaries, everything was functional. It shouldn't be like this, but it's happening before your eyes.

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2 weeks after Cellus' arrival, a huge fleet of magnificent chariots flew through the sky, exuding massive power, power that put off anyone curious from looking too closely. Some of the demigods who noticed the Divine'Wood Family moving around wanted to know what had happened, but Cellus turned them away.

Cellus is calm, peaceful and even kind, but the demigods, especially the older ones, are afraid of him. One of the first High Elves, living almost as long as the Queen of the Elves. He was on the front line in most of the conflicts the Elves took part in.

Cellus beheaded demigods, annihilated entire nations and was recognized as the Pointed-Eared Demon. A being that no one wishes to anger, so if he told them to back off, everyone backed off, swallowing their pride and curiosity.

As for the curiosity of other High-elves, it's a common law that they don't normally interfere in other people's affairs. Since the Divine'Wood Family personally left the holy lands for another side of the world, it means it's a family matter, so they'll respect it and not interfere, sooner or later they'll know and even if they're curious, they're Elves, they can wait until secrets come to light decades or centuries from now.

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The meeting took place in the Kingdom of Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life that Grisaliel protects. The most comfortable place for the High Elves to be, it's not the same as being in the arms of the World Tree, but it's the closest.

Fifteen 2nd Generation High-elves and, with Cellus, two 1st Generation High-elves have been properly accommodated. The other High-elf is a woman, Cellus' first wife, Vyridia Divine'Wood.

A beauty without equal, she shapes the environment with her mere presence, stealing all the focus from men and women alike, even the Elves have forgotten to breathe in front of her.

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While Cellus exudes purity and grandeur, Vyridia exudes a stormy calm, an intense lust that seems to explode at any moment.

Vyridia and Cellus are life partners, they love each other. Even though they sometimes go months or years without looking at each other, just feeling each other's presence is comforting, more than enough.

When they met, they smiled gently, kissed and Cellus soon introduced her to Skarla.

Vyridia is just as strong as Cellus, but her area of power is in a different field. She doesn't know how to fight, even though she has powerful magic that could annihilate nations, her focus is on studying the mystical arts and the occult, which prevents the Elf Kingdom from succumbing to the unknown.

And now, like Cellus, his curiosity has been aroused by Skarla. Power and vitality that don't match level, species or age. A soul that transcends mere flesh.

The 2nd Generation High-elves, though powerful and full of magical items to protect and strengthen them, were unable to see through Skarla, but they knew she was extraordinary, especially from Vyridia's reaction.

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Grisaliel found herself naked, but not ashamed or worried. Her relatives touched her body, not with perversity or ulterior motives, but with curiosity and surprise. Feeling the strong Seed developing.

“How is that possible?” - Vyridia asked. - “I've been searching for ways to strengthen our women's fertility for millennia and nothing. Then a mysterious human appears and does what I haven't been able to in millennia?” - She laughed, watching Grisaliel and Skarla.

“Apparently it's due to the martial arts Skarla practices, which have given her so much power even though she's so low-level. From what I understand, Inner Energy Cultivation, a new form of energy, has a strong connection with nature, not just the world, but things beyond it. The further it progresses, the more of nature it understands and the more powerful it becomes.” - Cellus said calmly. - “I myself have been testing some of the techniques I've been taught and... the results are truly unique, I've never felt anything like it, how mentally resonating certain words in the midst of meditation can accomplish so much.”

“I understand in part and I want to study these techniques. But it's a Seed, it will take some time to be finalized and planted. We need the Queen's permission to plant it in the Mother Tree...” - Vyridia narrowed her eyes.

“I don't think it will be a problem. Skarla has already spoken to her mother and her mother has probably already informed the Queen.” - Cellus said.

Vyridia nodded, frowning. - “”What?"

“Skarla has a deeper connection through her martial arts and can talk directly to Mother.” - Cellus said calmly, all the elves shocked, Vyridia closed her eyes.

Attention fell on the smiling Skarla.

“How? Are you able to hear her or do you just see the signs?” - One of Grisaliel's cousins asked.

“I talk, like we're talking now.” - Skarla replied and silence remained.

“How?” - Vyridia asked.

“It's not something I can explain, I can only talk to her face to face. She gives me quests and rewards, she's helped me several times and from time to time she invites me to have a chat and find out about certain plans I have.” - Skarla said nonchalantly, silence permeating the place.

This is all too absurd.

“The child that is born, I don't think it will be an Elf.” - Suddenly one of Grisaliel's brothers said. - “The Seed's vitality is more on the human side. I don't think she'll be a half-breed... I think we're experiencing the birth of something new...”

“Yes. But we won't know until it's born.” - Cellus nodded.

What followed were discussions, doubts and how to bring this matter to the Queen and other 1st Generation High-elves. Not to mention how to get Skarla there. She's human, literally anyone who doesn't have elven blood in their veins can't enter.

Even half-breeds can live their entire lives on the outside of the nation, without ever having gone near the World Tree or seen the face of the Queen of the Elves.

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PART 3 – Sacred Land of the Elves, World Tree!

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Time passed, taking approximately 2 years for the Seed to be ready to be planted. Normally it takes 1 year, but it took 2 years for the Seed to be ready, showing how special it really is.

Cellus at that time asked for an audience with the Queen of the Elves, as well as requesting, for the first time in history, that a Human could set foot not only on the Sacred Land of the Elves, but also in its heart, meeting the Queen and even touching the World Tree.

As soon as this request arrived, it's obvious that all the 1st Generation High Elves, even those who were on the other side of the world, carrying out important missions and tasks, stopped everything and came back.

Cellus is an important figure, respected and admired by all the Elves, one of the strongest. Now he, who had never asked for anything, made the most absurd request in the entire history of his species.

Everyone, without exception, refused and even wanted Cellus arrested for considering tarnishing the honor of the elves. But in the midst of a unilateral agreement, with the Queen herself present and listening, her words were the most shocking.

“I will allow the human Skarla Verona to visit our lands and meet me.” - Said the majestic queen, a beauty with pale white skin, silver-white hair and intense, colorful eyes.

The first High Elf. Her name? She was born at a time when such things were irrelevant, but one day they started calling her something that can only be said in the language of the Elves, but translates into the common tongue and becomes Queen.

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The fact that she doesn't have a name is irrelevant to her. She only has a title that represents her greatness.

Queen saw everyone fall silent at her answer. - “It's not my choice, Mother ordered it and I will do her will without question. Anyone against you will be against me!” - Her tone was firm and everyone who was against her bowed their heads, pure reverence, unanimously accepting.

Queen is the strongest, no one doubts that. They say she could be a Goddess by now, but she never chose to ascend, always staying by the World Tree, the reason for her existence.

And unlike 1st or 2nd Generation High-elfs, where hierarchy is almost non-existent, everyone respects and loves each other for who they are or what they do. There's no such thing as bowing your head, kneeling or anything like that, there's respect and fear, but not servility.

But it's different when they're facing Queen. Her words are law, everyone must obey and anyone who is against her becomes a public enemy. An example is the Dark Elves, their ancestor was against Queen, then his family collapsed, he became corrupted after being exiled, his skin changed and a new variant of the elves was born.

So if she says it will be, then it will be!

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After 2 long years of waiting, with the day approaching, the date was set and the journey began.

The entire Divine'Wood Family was escorting Skarla, as if she were more precious than Cellus himself. Even Cellus was treating her as more important than his life or that of his wife.

That's the level of subordination you have with Queen. If someone becomes her guest, that person's level in the eyes of all the Elves automatically rises to the maximum. One example was that in less than a day since they left Seahorse, they had left some High Elves to protect Krugar in case of need.

And in less than a day since their departure, huge golden flying ships arrived, exuding a mystical and imposing air. Demigods watched from afar, curious as to what was happening, if Queen had left the Holy Lands.

Even the Divinities peering through the veils of the world looked on curiously as a mere human boarded, being escorted and welcomed by the Royal Guard, demigods and legends who, if unleashed, would wreak havoc on the world.

An entire entourage that could devastate entire continents, just to escort a single young human. The world's curiosity was piqued. Who is Skarla?

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Skarla was housed in the best accommodation, a Royal Guard always accompanying her wherever she went. Even though she is human, everyone treats her with enormous respect, no hint of prejudice, mockery or even whispering.

They're not pretending, they're obeying and treating you with due respect. They know that the slightest disrespect towards Skarla is tantamount to insulting Queen.

So a week-long trip passed. Skarla appreciated the architecture of the ship, the material used, knowing that something like this would never exist in Murim, at least not of this magnitude.

The elves' pride was obvious; when she asked, they happily answered even in the smallest detail. They spoke of their history, the great heroes of the past, the deeds of the Queen and much more.

Elves and High Elves who were on board, including those of the 1st Generation and Demigods, asked if she wanted sexual relief. Skarla refused, but was grateful for the offer.

Then one day the Holy Land of the Elves appeared on the horizon. Skarla had long felt the energy of the environment growing, doubling the closer they got. There she saw the colossal tree that surpasses the clouds. Skarla couldn't even see the top of the tree, even though she tried her best.

Its thickness is hard to tell, but it's certainly bigger than the whole of Krugar. The thickness of a single tree is greater than the entire territory of Krugar... that's absurd, but look at the massive continent that surrounds the tree, with colossal roots that must extend to other nearby continents and several islands.

A truly grandiose and majestic scene, it leaves anyone speechless. Skarla has never seen anything like it in her life and wishes she had brought her wives and children to admire it too. Unfortunately, it's not a tourist attraction and only she was invited.

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The ship landed and Skarla felt the purity of the ambient energy, the incredible vibrations and the powerful presence coming from everywhere, but her attention fell on the tree, she could feel something watching her from there, more grandiose than anything.

Unfortunately, she couldn't go straight to the palace. She was put up at the foot of the World Tree, where she was properly prepared for her meeting with the Queen.

Skarla was bathed in pure water saturated with magical energy. As she bathed, she felt a nagging wound, which had almost taken her life when she fought Sueika, mending itself, but it was far from enough.

Besides, by cultivating for a few seconds, she gained a lot of Internal Energy and knowing that this water will be thrown away after use... is unbelievable, especially knowing that this is only a medium quality product, World Tree Water.

If the weakest version is like this, it goes without saying that the purest is a treasure that intrigued Skarla.

After bathing, servants came to take care of her clothing, preparing her for the meeting.

The hours passed, it was strange how slow the Elves were, but understandable. Skarla was patient and it took her two days to finally be properly prepared, repeating the baths as a means of purifying her body.

She ingested several precious foods that gave her dozens of days of Inner Energy. Meditating in this place was magnificent and her “8 Trigrams” Skill, where one of its forms is the Wood Element, benefited immensely.

Skarla progressed by leaps and bounds just by meditating in this place for a few hours. The percentage of “Power” when using the Wood Element, which had previously been 115%, jumped to 143%, and the Water and Wind Elements also progressed a lot.

In fact, all forms progressed, but the three above were the main ones.

Skarla felt inspired, this place was magnificent, a Sacred Land not only for the Elves, but any Murim Cultivator who came here could reach the pinnacle or surpass it in a few decades.

Reaching the Immortal Realm would be a matter of time, not just a possibility.

Skarla wants to spend more time here, thinking of ways to take advantage of it to continue advancing. The curious thing is that just by being here she has gained a lot of XP, so it won't be long before she levels up at this rate.

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The temperature was just right, and Skarla, huge in a long, magnificent purple dress, was making her way through the corridors. She thought it was over the top, but she's a guest and that's the least she can expect.

The palace was huge, situated inside the World Tree, just a tiny piece of it. But the interior is majestic, richly decorated and huge.

Skarla walked for a long time down the long corridor with rows of Elves in shining armor watching her every step.

She patiently walked until she reached the huge door that opened, a massive pure energy that almost crushed her exhaled, even the Elven Guards shuddered, doing everything they could to resist.

“Skarla Verona is coming in!” - A voice called out and Skarla stepped forward.

In an instant, hundreds of eyes fell on Skarla, watching the rows of absurdly powerful High Elves, Legends from all over the world who had come to witness this scene in person.

Further on, a staircase connected to two platforms, the first of which held 13 individuals, Cellus among them.

On the second platform is a throne of roots and vines that stretches across the entire wall, forming complex structures and designs that are the most beautiful art. Sitting on the throne is a beautiful, ethereal figure, stealing the show, no matter where you try to look, your eyes will always be drawn to her.

Skarla stepped forward and with a slight signal from Cellus, Skarla stopped, standing in the center, the target of all eyes.

Skarla raised her head, looking Queen in the eyes, avoiding them, looking directly at her. Such an affront astonished many, even 1st Generation High Elfs find it difficult to look Queen in the eye and a human is capable of such a feat.

“Skarla, the name your parents gave you. Verona, the surname acquired through a human empire. I don't think you like the surname.” - Queen said calmly.

“It's just a way of standing out, I have nothing to complain about.” - Skarla smiled slightly as she replied.

“Your existence is irregular. I've seen some like you, with power that far exceeds their level, but such individuals had Unique Abilities... you have none of that and yet, you're the biggest irregularity I've ever seen!” - Queen smiled.

“I'm a special woman, it's not my fault that I'm so exceptional.” - Skarla laughed as she bragged, Queen laughed lightly.

“Tell me, why are you requesting an audience with me? And how did Mother speak on your behalf?” - Curiosity shone in Queen's colorful eyes.

Skarla nodded, bowing her head slightly in respect for her position, but not submissively. - “I impregnated Grisaliel Divine'Wood, the governess assigned to look after the Elves and the Tree of Life on the Seahorse Continent where I live.” - Her gaze fell on the strategically positioned Grisaliel, who bowed at the mention.

Queen waved her fingers, giving permission to stand next to Skarla. - “A Seed... I see. But how did she accomplish such a feat? She's already had four children, I've personally blessed each of them, so this will be the fifth child. Not to mention that you're human, a Seed shouldn't appear.”

Many people were surprised, some already had doubts when they saw Grisaliel and felt the Seed, but they didn't ask and waited for the right moment. That moment has arrived!

“As I said before, I'm exceptional and things often get out of hand. Among them, things that should be considered impossible... seem not to count on my existence.” - Skarla smiles confidently as she touches Grisaliel's shoulder.

“An illogical situation indeed, it has never happened before in all of history, but I know it's legitimate, I don't even need to confirm it, the fact that Mother speaks on your behalf shows it's true. I have no reason or motivation to refuse, this is a child, a descendant of my family and I will naturally allow its Seed to be planted and welcomed by the Mother.” - Queen said calmly and stood up, tension rising.

“But I haven't been told why Mother speaks on your behalf.” - Her gaze narrowed.

Skarla didn't bother, looking up. - “Do you want me to say something to her?”

Her words sounded confused, everyone not understanding what she was doing, but Queen frowned and shock flashed across everyone's face, then they fell to their knees.

Sunlight fell on Skarla, a serene green energy enveloping her and Grisaliel, who fell to her knees in tears.

[A voice that only Skarla could hear, or so it should be.

Queen could hear, but only fragments, understanding was difficult even for her.

Skarla smiled. - “Well, I guess pulling me into a mental world must be really expensive. Here the World Tree becomes an intermediary. Do you want me to pass on any messages or is that enough for them to understand why you speak on my behalf?”

[It's amusing to see my children so amazed, I hardly ever see their reactions, especially this little one.] - At her words, a root caresses Queen's head like a hand, leaving her confused.

[Well, I have my reasons for wanting you to interact with these children. As well as helping you conceive one of your own, because I'm also curious to know what will be born].

“So even you don't know what our child will be like?” - Skarla laughed.

[That's unheard of even for me, but I can have some idea. I guarantee it won't be inferior to the efforts I've put into Queen]. - The World said and Queen sensed this, paying even more attention.

“So, for what other reason than to help with my child did you invite me here?” - Skarla crossed her arms. - “Or was it just to humiliate me by showing how rich this nation with over 10,000 years of history is?”

[Hahaha~ it wasn't just for that. Since it's difficult to communicate with my children, I need you and the fact that you got Grisaliel pregnant only made the process easier, but sooner or later I would give you this mission].

Suddenly the mood turned serious.

[Because of you, the Gods are paying more attention to me and not only that, Beasts, like the one you wounded in the eye, are heading this way. That would happen sooner or later, but with you here, I can prepare for that and much more].

[I want you to inform my children that some Gods are very keen to put down roots and take part of me and may try to use them to do so. Even Elves from other worlds may try to contact me."]

“So you want me to be your messenger to pass on the details? You know I've been working for you for years and I've made a lot of enemies, so this won't be free.” - Skarla smiled and her words actually annoyed several High-elfs.

They all understood that she was talking to the World, whom they considered Mother, the most important being in their lives, and... she was speaking in such a disrespectful tone. But faced with such a situation, they didn't dare say anything.

[Don't bother with rewards, you've never complained about what I've given you before and I won't let you down now. So pass on the message.]

Skarla nodded and looked at Queen. - “I have a detailed message from your mother, so pay attention, all of you!” - Everyone's attention redoubled at Mother Earth's words.

Skarla began to talk in detail about what the World had to say.

“Because of several recent events in the last decade, the attention of beings from other worlds has increased dramatically, many Gods who previously ignored me are now very interested and initiating all kinds of interference, not to mention beings from the Demon World who are plotting all kinds of hideous conspiracies.”

“This child, Skarla, is a real treasure who finally allows me to speak freely with you, my beloved children. I wish I could tell you in person how much I love you, but something stands in the way, perhaps Skarla can help.”

“I urge you not to trust intruders, to be extremely wary of anyone linked to a God or Devil. Churches, avoid them as much as possible and don't let your guard down. Soon, it looks like Elves from other worlds will be arriving, they can't be trusted, don't ever let them near me. E...” - Skarla shut up the moment she tried to say Queen's 'name'.

The problem isn't naming Queen, the problem is naming her with her in mind. Growling, Skarla said. - “In the north, in the deepest part of the sea, the roots are being damaged and parasitized by invaders. It would take a few decades for them to notice the changes, but since I'm here, I can warn them before it's too late.”

“WHAT?!” - Several 1st Generation High-elves, including Cellus exploded in energy, all looking in the same direction, fury exploding, and they weren't the only ones.

Queen was equally enraged, but waved her hand, forcing everyone to calm down.

“Great changes are going to befall this world and we need to be prepared. Your Mother says that for the events to come, an alliance with me is your best choice, let her strike me down if I'm lying.” - Skarla pointed upwards, but nothing happened.

“Where does all this confidence come from? I don't doubt Mother's plans, but... I can't understand it.” - Queen said calmly. - “You can't even name me.”

“Not at the moment, but I don't feel like explaining, so you'll have to have faith, even if you don't know.” - Skarla smiled.

“Then I'll have faith. Anything else?” - Queen calmly walked down the stairs, having snapped her fingers, a sign that she will do something.

“She told you to stop killing yourself.” - Skarla said. - “You're hurting her by suppressing yourself. She said you don't have to protect or accompany her anymore, that it's your time to walk on your own, that you're proud of how far you've come, but now, it's time to transcend.”

Queen stopped her steps, looking up and a root covering her head. - “If that's what you want...” - Tears flowed from her eyes. - “I'll end this matter and do your bidding!”

......

13 years later, the Seed that had been planted was still germinating.

=== [Author] ===

I want to apologize for the delay in this particular chapter. Initially, I wanted it to be like the others, but it would be too short and I didn't want to leave a chapter for the future to explain it and fill it with a lot of content that wasn't relevant to the story.

So I rewrote the chapter twice.

The 1st was standard like the others.

The 2nd was similar to this format, except that I didn't like how I described Skarla's interaction with Queen, as well as giving unnecessary prominence to useless characters. I practically wrote 9,000 words, but while I was revising, I got annoyed and deleted everything, rewrote it and was pleased with the result. 3,000 words less, but better than being just filler to bore the reader.

With that, only +1 chapter to go, then the specials are over and we'll get back to the main story.