Chapter 47

I regained consciousness due to the sound of rocks tumbling. Where the giant insect fire had been, there was a pile of diamonds that dwarfed the ones I had used to burn the carriage. Thinking about how these represented the number of sacrifices in this terrarium made me feel sick to my stomach.

That’s right, the insect fire had been the one that had consumed the entire terrarium.

Unlike me, who was feeling somber, Elder was completely entranced by the pile of diamonds. If he knew how many diamonds I had used to revive the World Tree’s branch, he might faint. For the sake of my dryad’s mental health, I should keep it a secret.

And those piles. Compared to what I have, they are ridiculously small, but since Elder has already lost his mind, if I were to give them all to the Sibling, there would be a huge backlash. I should assert my ownership for once.

The battle that seemed so difficult ended anticlimactically due to the World Tree’s blessing, and finally, my journey for the quest I received from the 26th terrarium has come to an end.

Now, if I just go and report, the quest will be complete. For a first quest, it was too intense. Still... well, it was fun. Reflecting on it, I learned a lot and gained a lot.

“Thank you for saving me. Thanks to your Elder Flower, I survived. Just now, I saw an illusion of my kin waving at me from the other side of the World Tree. I thought I was going to die. But how did the World Tree’s branch, which I thought was dead, recover? Do you know?”

Bella Donna approached. She could have been distracted by the piles of diamonds like Elder, but she came straight to me.

Even though everything ended well, I felt a bit uneasy because this was the dryad of the Sibling who had separated my dryads from me.

Well, it’s a good thing everything ended well! My anger, which was intense at first, has now subsided, and I no longer feel like cursing him out.

“Yeah...”

Still, my tone wasn’t gentle. I didn’t even want to make eye contact, so I just tapped my phone screen. I swiped the Stonehenge mode away and brought up the <Infinite Diamonds> screen.

Let’s do a quick tally. How much have I used? The number of diamonds is still decreasing? Is this thing a money-eating monster?

The dwarves were divided into two groups; one was carrying diamonds to the fountain, and the other was loading diamonds mined from the mine onto carts. When I tapped the cart, the diamond count quickly recovered but then started to drop again.

For a while, the dwarves won’t nag me to use more diamonds.

“I’m really glad you’re safe. Actually, our Bouquet doesn’t usually jump into such chaotic battles. The Sibling saw your Daisy Dryad wandering alone and concluded that you were in trouble. Normally, dryads don’t stray far from their druids.”

That owner is really nosy. Even if they had good intentions, what if I couldn’t revive the World Tree’s branch? If my dryads, who had no owner, had gotten into trouble during the boss battle, I would have been in a state of shock.

“I also sense a foreign power in addition to the World Tree’s branch regaining its strength. This is... Yes! It feels like another druid’s territory declaration! Although I can’t pinpoint which field it is. Surely, the owner must be you? The more I learn about you, the more impressive you seem! When you made it rain diamonds, it was the same. What kind of power is this? We’ve seen countless druids, but none like you!”

Rosewood had quietly approached and started talking. He was very excited, his face flushed, and even though he tried to sound composed, his voice trembled and his pitch was all over the place.

I appreciate the compliments, but I’m still a bit annoyed. Anyway, Mesquite said it, and now Rosewood is saying it. Did I unknowingly draw out the power of my terrarium artifact? I have no idea.

“You don’t look happy... This is because we acted too hastily... We separated those druids from her...”

Mellow chimed in from a distance. Bella Donna sighed, “As expected...” and then the Sibling, who had been looking at me with burning eyes, strode over. Yes, the three dryads said this, right?

But unlike when she approached, the Sibling was tight-lipped. Her eyes seemed to have a lot to say, but it was unusual for her.

Of course, I knew her actions were based on not knowing my situation, so I wasn’t in a position to demand an apology, and I didn’t really want one. Especially since I knew she would say something that would turn my stomach inside out, like coming to the 28th terrarium again without fear?

“What are you looking at?”

If you have nothing to say, get lost. I shot that at her, condensed in meaning. Her eyes seemed to deepen. Rosewood fidgeted, looking back and forth between the Sibling and me, his mouth twitching as if he wanted to say something.

Ding.

Suddenly, my phone made a notification sound. Why now?

On the phone screen was a familiar envelope.

Could this be the quest completion? I touched it, which didn’t have sealing wax like before.

Notice of Administrative Rights Transfer for the 28th Terrarium of the World Tree

Druid Name: Jay

Due to the absence of an administrative manager and the high shareholding in the terrarium, you have been appointed as the temporary administrative manager of the 28th terrarium.

The 28th terrarium will temporarily belong to your terrarium artifact.

All administrative tasks of the terrarium will be managed through your wallet until a new orchard manager and distributor are appointed. If you choose to relinquish administrative rights, the 28th terrarium will become unmanaged.

An unmanaged terrarium is at a higher risk of fire.

Achievement Condition: Achieve a shareholding of 80% or more in the terrarium. Current Achievement: 100%

★You will be revered as a miraculous being among the villagers.

Your Status in the 28th Terrarium of the World Tree: 1st Class Gardener (Administrative Manager)

(You can own a certain share of the terrarium from 4th class and above.)

(You will become hostile to the terrarium and unable to enter from 9th class and below.)

Your rights within your terrarium are as follows:

- Tax adjustment rights within the 28th terrarium of the World Tree

- Personnel management rights for the orchard within the 28th terrarium of the World Tree

- Access management rights for residents and visitors within the 28th terrarium of the World Tree

To formalize your temporary rights, please visit the 18th terrarium.

The 1st Central Administrative Department and Orchard of the World Tree certify this document.