A tree is a living being that sits motionless on the ground, absorbing all of the energy that it receives. From its leaves and flowers, it absorbs the heaven, and from its roots, it absorbs the earth. It's no surprise that it's one of the world's oldest living organisms.
Is the tree the only one who acts in this manner? No, because many others do like the flowers and plants.
And we base our path on how our power roots grow from them.
The mainstream way that most people choose trees is "the bigger, the better," I guess.
But that's not what I would go for, because what I choose is the weakest, yet at the same time has the most potential and is compatible with me.
Which is the grass' root. Why? because of my bloodline ability.
Since I can heal my roots and grave injuries when given time, I thought that it might also heal my roots when I pass my age.
Though hypothetical, it is possible, with proof being the "goddess' tear." If my theory is right, my bloodline ability could also heal my roots even if they were destroyed during adulthood, though it may not be as fast during my childhood.
So with that in mind, I built a path and process for what my roots would look like when using this idea.
In the coming days, I will conduct research on plants in the library and in the garden.
Time passed by and I realized that there really is a part where we have to absorb the heavens, or more like mana, from the environment.
Though we absorb mana through our roots, mana is only gathered by breathing it in or ingesting it like food. But what I meant is that it is something like absorbing sunlight, a type of energy absorbed from the skin or in some other ways.
I did this before when I put Titan's feces on my skin, and it absorbed them.
When we finished the 7th year of our lives, that is when we bloomed, and we absorbed mana through our skin.
Though it is complicated, somehow it is understandable. But I may be different because, as I grow, I have already bloomed but not completely.
That is what I get from this; after all, there is a reaction when we successfully bloom.
But since only after seven can one achieve complete control of their roots to release mana-incorporated actions, In that case, I might be considered to have undergone a semi-bloomed process. It is rare and most likely unheard of, making me possibly the first person to achieve this.
Hehehe, I'm so awesome; it's a good thing I didn't waste my talent. So when I find out who did this to me one day, I will come back and slap him hard in the face.
Someday, eventually... Maybe I'll just live peacefully somewhere far from here. Yeah, let's do that. I'll just gather evidence and let other people decide. Yeah, let's do that. I'll just gather evidence and let other people decide. "Let there be Karma!"
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Somewhere in the home of a certain high-ranking nobleman.Two people faced each other.
"I thought you could do your job better than any assassin in the world, or is it just that your poison is not as strong as it should be?"
"No, of course, poison cannot kill even a rank 5 warrior or slowly kill a rank 6."
"He, hahahaha."
Bam!
"Are you saying the kid is a rank seven warrior? Huh?!"
The man who is the highest-ranked noble strangled the other person forcefully.
"… That..s ..not…what..I-"
"Hmph. He's worthless; luckily, his roots have vanished."
Tap tap
"Oh my, am I interrupting something?"
"No, but you people need to give an explanation."
"My apologies, I guess we didn't do better."
"No, you did not! No wonder your people have to retreat after losing to my brother during this war."
"Again, we apologize, and again, we are not connected with those invaders."
"Do you think I care? You didn't give me results."
"We did and you know it."
"But he still survived."
As he said that, he raised his hand, turning it into a fist, but was stopped by his butler.
"Wait, Sir Duke Salion. I think this would be detrimental to your plan."
"Haaaa, your right Carlyle. Take them away; their organization still serves a purpose for me.But still, they need to be punished for their mistake."
"I don't think that is necessary; instead, I think we should reward them."
"Why is that so?"
"We can make this turn to our advantage.by showing the negative effects of his highness Dustin's current situation."
"Like what I did during the banquet. Create negative views of the royal family and promote my family through my children's growth."
"Exactly so, your excellency."
"Great let's do this right away give my children more resources as well as great teachers and-"
As the Duke was about to finish, he told the last part to the other person.
"Make sure you do your next task correctly the next time.Or there won't be a next time, do you understand?"
"Yes..cough…Sir..cough."
"We will do it as, command."
"Good. Now get your reward from Carlyle and don't disappoint me next time or there won't be any."
As he said, the Butler Carlyle sent the person out and gave him what was requested as they were out the backdoor. And as the men were about to leave the other spoke as he looked at the butler.
"Too bad he didn't die as expected."
"True but still, fate is turning in the direction where it should be."
"Yes, our fate and our goals shall be accomplished."
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And more than two years have passed and now I am a bit taller than before.
"What do you think titan do,I look more muscular than ever or what?"
Crunch! Crunch Cruuuunnnch!
"Okay, maybe I still need to work it out more, huh? Nah, I heard that having big muscles can't help in moving a person's body, so they become similar to fat."
Though it was just gossip and not from a professional point of view, it is still scary nonetheless. Not to mention, there are also those who use a potion that increases muscle mass.
So yeah, it is better to get it naturally. Perhaps I'll have the same experience as my father. Although he is not much of a muscle person, he looks like the Duke from the banquet before.
Oh yeah, speaking of the banquet, we didn't hold one in the last two years since a banquet will only be held on special occasions.
Anyway, it's almost time for me to attend the coming-of-age ceremony, and they'll be aware of the return of my power roots.
"Your highness It seems like you are working very hard, huh?"
Kiara came in after I sat down at the table.
"Yeah I am just feeling restless since it is almost time for the ceremony to begin."
Although I want to go out and get going to leave this place, Istill have things to exploit. Also I learned that the world is really a danger zone of a place. Because most people in the continent have power beyond comprehension.
Every rank has a specific power level, but it is determined by the quality of the core.
It is widely known that there are two types of ways to form a core. A warrior's path and mages path, but there is actually a third. And that is the auxiliary type and it doesn't even end up there for among those types of core creation paths there are branches or an entirely different one.
All of the types of cores have different purposes and cannot master the path they didn't choose. And I was once shown by Kiara a single technique of hers and it was strong enough to blow a deeply rooted tree away. And she wasn't even serious at that one also without a weapon at that.
So how can a person like me survive without a core?not to mention finishing the growth of my roots. I'll die not knowing who I'm up against.
"It's great that you are working hard, but it is also important to rest. After all, there will be a tutor coming after the ceremony."
"…what? I'm going to have a tutor?"
"Yes, I believe it was written in one of the letters sent by her majesty."
Mother said in the letter to wait—oh shoot, I forgot to read it. I was so busy because I was preparing for the ceremony that I forgot about the letter. And I also need to send a reply back to her.
"Kiara"
"Yes, your highness?"
"I'm out of paper, so hurry up and get me some, along with an envelope and wax."
"Oh, I'll get it right away.'
"Thank you"
Understanding my thoughts, she ran to get the supplies. And before she ran out of the room, she left me a reminder.
"Your highness I know that you are trying hard, but like I said earlier, it is okay to take it easy."
As she said that, she finally left. And her words somehow hit me with a strange feeling.
I don't know why I felt conflicted; I understand her telling me not to overdo it, but at the same time I feel like I won't go anywhere if I stay where I am right now.
Really, what is wrong with me?
Now that I think about it, it might be because my memories are incomplete. I do admit that I have problems remembering some of my memories before I came here.
But I am sure that I am not Dustin and that I am a whole other entity entirely.
Huh. I guess I'll rest after writing the letter. It's not like the answer will appear out of nowhere.
As I thought about my plans after writing a letter, Kiara returned with the supplies that I asked for.