98 98 "The Truth About the World" (1/2)

”The world, growing?

You can't help but listen to the words the emperor said.

Then the emperor stood up and slowly pointed to the bag I was holding.

”Open it and take a look. I invite you to open it and see the seeds of the tree of life, the seeds of the world tree, which you probably carry with you.

Just as the emperor said, I took out Amanes and the two seeds I received from my mother from the bag.

Then the light from the luggage just now seemed to emanate from the seeds in this bag, and even now the two seeds were still shining in my hand.

And that wasn't the only change.

Is this ...... sprouting?

So a crack ran through the center of the two seeds and a huge sprout was coming out of it.

You saw a light outside the window. Perhaps it was the light from the direction of your city, the light from the germination of the seed of the World Tree that you planted in the first place.

The emperor's words rang a bell with me.

It's true that before I set out in search of the seeds of the World Tree, I planted the seeds in a high place some distance from the city.

Since then, I've returned to the city and occasionally checked the spot, but unlike any other monster I've ever seen, the seed of the World Tree never seemed to germinate.

Can't I grow this thing like my dad did?　I was also anxious about the timing of germination, but I didn't think it was the right time?　But why on earth?

This is how the World Tree is supposed to sprout. Hence, that is the way this world works.

”Mechanism?　What does that mean?

The emperor's narrative was so vague that I couldn't help but demand an answer.

In response, the emperor gave a clear and unequivocal answer.

In other words, the growth of a person (level up) is what will lead to the growth of this world.

The moment I heard the answer, it seemed to me that all the questions in this world so far were cleared up.

The world. Growth. People. The world tree. brave men. demon. The brave system. Demon king. SS ranks. Role.

In short--

”My growth affected the seeds of the World Tree I was growing and caused them to germinate. Is that what you're saying?

That's right.

In response to my answer, the emperor nodded with a satisfied smile.

”Didn't he tell you that when you first met the goddess?　'I want you to continue with the creation of this world,'

I remember saying something like that.

It meant exactly what it said. This world as it is now is not yet complete, it's still in the making.

”Huh?

During the creation of the world?

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I was taken aback by the outrageous statement, but the emperor explained to me in detail.

This world is completed by human development. This world created by the goddess is only a foundation. It is the task of its inhabitants to evolve it into a perfect form. And you have a general idea of what human development means for the world to grow, don't you?

That being said, if you think about the institutions and the role of demons in this world so far, the answer is obvious.

Physical or mental growth. That's why slaying demons was taken up as an essential part of life in this world. Just as man's defeat of the demons encourages growth. So that's the role of a demon, isn't it?

That's right.

The emperor nodded at my answer.

”This world was born to raise man and the world to a higher realm, so to speak. This world was created to elevate man and the world to a higher realm. And you are right that man's growth is both physical and mental. You grow physically (level up) by defeating demons. By taking an active part in various fields such as cooking and culinary arts and thereby promoting the culture itself, it is all about spiritual growth (leveling up). And if you've said this far, you understand what the heroic system was created for?

...... created the hero system to encourage such people's growth. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. From what Lily said, perhaps an SS-ranked demon is worthy of that.

”Great, that's right.

I'm sure the emperor will give you the credit for my answer.

I don't care what he says, but his condescending attitude really hurts me.

And when a person reaches a certain point in their growth, all ten seeds of the tree of life will sprout on this earth and become a new world tree. At that time, the growth of this world will be complete and the world will be a new and evolved world.

I see.

So that's what it means to be in the middle of the creation of the world.

By the way, what kind of change will occur in that world?

”I wouldn't know that either. All that will have to wait until after we've grown up. But at least those who have contributed to the evolution of the world will be given the evolution they deserve.

”I mean?

The so-called evolution of man to God. One of them is that we, the Seven Heroes, have received a kind of creation skill that only God can possess.

Evolution from man to God?

The scale is getting bigger again.

As you may have been told by the goddess, the creation skill, the ability to create something out of nothing, or to recreate something anew, is a skill worthy of the divine realm. Possessing it means that the person has reached the realm of the divine, or is qualified to do so. And when the growth of this world is complete, a person who possesses those creation skills should also be able to evolve into a god. In other words, the growth of this world can be thought of as a test (quest) for the birth of new heavens and gods.

Heh, that's kind of a crazy story.

Wait a minute!

I was told by the goddess before that I have this creation skill.

I'm actually helping the seed of the world tree to sprout and take the first step towards the big tree.

Well, does that mean that ...... I can be a god too?

Of course, you are the leader. When the world's evolution is complete, you will certainly be able to evolve (level up) from a man to a god if you wish.

Well, well, well, seriously?

Wait, wait!　My brain can't keep up with the super expansion!

F-- --------！！！！

Wait a minute .

Breathe.

Let's take a breath.

So-ha-ha-ha.

Okay, calm down.

Now let's go over it again from the top.

Right now, this world is a work in progress.

To complete the world's evolution, its inhabitants must grow.