V6C128 (2/2)

I was moved.

“This, is the reason why the Cat Sith race calls this place our Holy Land nya.”

Stella proudly said and I could understand why she would boast of it.

She can boast about it more than someone who boasts that the Tokyo Sky Tree Tower is in his hometown.

Above that clearing, countless crystals were sparkling under the sunlight.

That spectacle was as if it was a huge natural chandelier.

The reflected light created shimmering patterns on the ground ― and at the place where those lights were most densely focused, stood a single ancient tree.

I wonder if that is the Silver Vine tree we were looking for.

“Even though it’s just a Silver Vine tree, I can feel that it is a special tree since it is located here.”

“It’s not just a Silver Vine tree nya! That is called the King’s Tree, planted by the current Cat Sith King, which seed was taken from the Silver Vine trees planted by the first Cat Sith King who had a pilgrimage around the world planting the seeds of Silver Vine nya.”

“Ooo, I don’t really get it though ― Carol, do you?”

Since Carol possesses the Plant Appraisal skill.

It should be able to at least tell if it is different from a regular Silver Vine tree. I thought.

However, Carol didn’t reply.

When I looked back, Carol was staring at the ancient Silver Vine tree with a frown.

“Carol?”

I once again called out to her and Carol gave a start.

“Sorry, Ichino-sama, I was thinking about something.”

“No, it’s alright. Silver Vine harvested from the King’s Tree huh … it might give a lot of experience points.”

Maybe I should change job to Harvester.

Just as I had that thought.

“By the way, Master. I don’t smell Silver Vine at all?”

Haru’s nose was twitching as she said that.

“Eh? Now that you mention it … there’s no smell nya.”

Stella suddenly collapsed ― no, she got on all four and was sniffing with her nose.

Then, she was probably really flustered as she ran on all fours and climbed the Silver Vine tree.

“There’s none nya! None nya! There’s none anywhere nya!”

“What does this mean? Perhaps it needs slightly more time for the fruits to form?”

Well, it’s a plant in nature.

There are many cases where plants need a couple of weeks between harvest periods.

Or so I thought but ―

“Ichino-sama. That Silver Vine tree … has already …”

Carol said with a slightly sad expression.

“It has already died. It might fall at any time. It probably … can’t form Silver Vine fruits … anymore, that’s what my Plant Appraisal says.”

When Carol said that, Stella’s face turned pale blue.

“King … the King is in danger nya!”

And said as she ran out of the cave.

I was stunned for a second due to the abruptness but,

“We have to chase after her!”

We also chased after Stella and left the cave.