A journey of Shadowverse and Honkai Impact 3rd

"This isn't a prank."

"Well, Latica is just hugging you, Sera."

As if she had discovered some interesting game, Arisa, who was flying nearby, also joined in the teasing of Sera, making the most powerless girl realize what it meant to be easily bullied.

When we go down later, I’ll make you suffer!

Maintaining the supply of mana to the wind elves, Sera in the main driver's seat continued the journey with a cold expression on her face. Determined to take revenge later, she was still diligently performing her duties as a driver.

The road stretched all the way without a sound of breaking air. After a not-so-short journey, the group of interesting young people were finally about to arrive at "Sowonti".

A settlement with not many trees comes into view. A large open space is embedded in the continuous woods like a chess piece. In addition to the ordinary green of the forest, there are many more beautiful colors here.

The colorful branches and leaves are like a rainbow blooming on the earth. The tall tree people are distinguished from each other by the size of their branches and the different crowns. The kind or old tree faces are engraved on the book. When they arrive, several big trees look up and wave with a kind gesture.

"In view of the hard work we've endured along the way, I decided to use something a little stimulating to refresh everyone's spirits."

After saying that, Sera expressionlessly canceled the supply of mana, causing everyone to instantly enter a stage of free fall. Arisa, who was frightened, immediately screamed.

"Sierra!"

"Arisa-chan, Sera is angry."

Latika, who was originally a big cat, felt the acceleration of her falling speed, but she adjusted her posture calmly. Her amber eyes had already circled several trees that she would use as a support for landing.

Under the strong wind, Arisa's screams were endless. After seeing Latica even respond with a smile, Sera felt that the effect of not playing a prank on anyone was not as expected.

Forget it, let’s call it a day.

Mana didn't need to take any precautions, because Sera had chosen the landing point carefully from the beginning.

"Oh?"

With the mud and dust giant's sound of doubt, everyone began to collide with the lush treetops, but even at the first contact, everyone including Arisa found that the branches and leaves were softer than they had imagined.

It is soft but not hard, and has extraordinary toughness. With a rustling sound, the bent branches have been pressed into an exaggerated arc, like a longbow full of power, but it is extremely slow to recover.

"Young people, flying in the sky requires carefulness. I hope you can learn from this lesson."

The buzzing sound was powerful and kind. A kind old face was speaking from the wrinkled bark. The chattering words were indeed like those of an elder, and he couldn't stop once he started.

After talking about every aspect, Shu Ren finally ended his sermon to the young man and welcomed him cheerfully.

"Welcome to Soongti, the best farmland in the forest, with the most delicious fruits, the most refreshing springs, and the sweetest sunshine."

"Young people, I wish you to spend the most unforgettable time of your life here."

Having satisfied his desire to speak, the tree man who had taken root here ended the conversation with a smile and returned to being an ordinary member of the forest. Sera and the others' mission had just begun.

"Sera! It was so dangerous just now! Why didn't you tell me in advance!"

After tidying up the corners of the clothes, Arisa's resentful voice spread among the trees, attracting Sera's gloomy gaze.

"Arisa, didn't you hear what Latika said earlier?"

"Also, do you want to recall what you two did to me when I was flying with the wind elf?"

The resentment in Sera's words became more solid, and the resentment that was far greater than that of Arisa immediately made the elf girl dazed for a moment. Then she couldn't help but take a few steps back and looked away embarrassedly.

"So you didn't like it, Sera? I thought... Sorry, I won't do that again."

Arisa clasped her hands together and apologized sincerely. After seeing the clear apology, Sera gave a clear response.

"Well, let's go to Soongti and ask. The teacher didn't give me the exact location, but only mentioned that the detention area is covered by a barrier and needs a token from the relevant person."

"Hmm?"

The mud and dust giant suddenly made a sound and pointed at the tree man in the forest not far away. Its meaning was obviously clear.

"Yes, just like Mr. Orange said, let's ask the tree dwellers first. If that doesn't work, we can think of other ways."

Latika and Arisa looked at Sera and the Mud Colossus who were communicating smoothly, and suddenly felt that the contrast of this scene was a bit too great.

52. Arboretum

"Hello, do you know the Four Seasons Fairy?"

The tree man walked with a trembling gait, causing the ground to shake constantly. The kind-looking tree man had a younger face, and even the trunk of the tree was a more shiny wood color. Facing the sudden inquiry, he scratched the green leaves on his head with his hand.

"Four Seasons Elves? Are you referring to the four season elves who made mistakes?"

"If you're referring to them, then I'm not sure, but I'm on my way to the Arboretum for a consultation. You could come with me and see if anyone knows."

Sera had been disappointed to hear the tree man's ignorant remarks, but a sudden turn of events gave her hope again. When she asked the seventh tree man questions, she finally got some clues.

"Thank you then."

The spirit intervened in the wind flowing through the forest and told the news to everyone who were scattered to collect intelligence. After a while, on the way to the arboretum, Arisa and Latika returned from other directions.

"I found a clue, Sera indeed."

As soon as she came back, she praised Sera to cover up the fact that she had gained nothing, and then Arisa followed the team quietly without saying anything.

"Sorry, I came back a little late because I heard someone calling for help."

At least five or six minutes had passed since Arisa returned before Latika finally arrived. Her agile figure fell from the high branch, and she returned with a smile without a trace of dust. Her shiny fangs were particularly beautiful.

"Help? Are you okay?"

"It's nothing, just a dazed little leaf who almost fainted from thirst. After hearing her cry for help, I immediately took her to the river."

Arisa asked about what happened to Latika, and while listening, the kind tree man also spoke with a chuckle.

"Little Leaf people are always confused. It would be fine if a friend took care of them, but if they were suddenly blown away by the wind, they would be in trouble."

"I can't find my way home. Even those who came to help me can't help me for a while. I have to trouble the forest guards. Hmmmmmm..."

The tree man, who spoke with a sigh and seemed to be a worrying person, looked at the girl who always followed him on the ground and asked kindly.

"Are you tired? If you don't mind, come climb onto my branch. Although I've been feeling a bit itchy lately, I'll still be able to give you a ride."

"Thank you for your kindness. It's just a little distance. It won't be a problem, Mr. Tree Man."

The seemingly fragile girl still walked with a steady step, and her polite refusal was accompanied by the humility common in the forest. Although the tree man had seen many tiny lives reject his invitations, he still felt that the little lives were too stubborn.

"You are so young, you should be taken care of."

"Well, it's up to you, little one."

He shook his head in a humane way, and the tall treetops swayed with it. The tree man dropped a lot of leaves, creating a dance of flying leaves along the way. Fortunately, his hair was so much that it was difficult to count, otherwise it would have become bald after a few more times, and he would have lost his handsomeness among the tree people.

The spacious road can accommodate many creatures. Even the width of the road can accommodate five tree people side by side. It can be said to be quite foresighted. Insera and the others followed all the way, and what they saw and heard belonged to the world of large creatures.

Just like a moving house, the towering tree spirits always bring along many lively little lives when they walk, such as chirping birds, or cunning and agile squirrels and foxes. Even the most alert animals will not be frightened by the movement of the trees.

If this happened in reality, if any tree became a spirit, it would probably run away.

The four little creatures, including the Mud Colossus, moved forward in an orderly manner. When Sera was about to get bored, they were finally able to see the location of a garden through the tree people lined up in front of them.

A wooden pole taller than the tree man holds up a plaque with flamboyant calligraphy. The magic emanating from it at all times is as clear as a road sign. Through spiritual resonance, one can know that the arboriculture garden is ahead, providing facilities such as medical treatment, haircuts and other services to the tree spirits.

As the number of tree people in the queue decreased, Arisa used her excellent eyesight to see things that Sera and Latica could not see clearly.

"The trees inside are all rooted tree people."

Her emerald green eyes took in everything clearly, and Arisa's excited description had already drawn the team's attention to the garden that had not yet been entered.

Describe your condition at the entrance and follow the tall signs to go to different areas for diagnosis and treatment. If long-term treatment is required, you will be temporarily settled in the park and receive physical or magical healing from more professional caregivers.

"It sounds like it should cover a large area."

In other words, there will be many people, and if they are lucky, the possibility of getting relevant information will be very high.

"That would mean a lot of effort, and it would disturb the patients, which wouldn't be good."

"Why not ask a professional nurse in advance? It shouldn't be difficult to ask for just a little information."

Before entering, they discussed the action plan. Sera, Arisa, and Latica complemented each other's ideas and came up with a relatively complete plan.

But the development of things is always beyond people's expectations. At the beginning, they got useful clues from the elf girl who was like a receptionist at the entrance.

"Four Seasons Elves? Hmm..."

The magical light surged, and the specific medical files automatically flew out from the stacked storage cabinet. The young lady looked at the message on it and asked with some confusion.

"The last time that tree was treated was two years ago. Is it going to be treated again so soon?"

Sera, who asked the question, and the other two looked at each other, but shook their heads sincerely and explained their purpose.

"We're not registering for the Four Seasons Elves. We just have something to ask them. Sister, do you know where they are exactly?"

Putting on a cute look and using her cuteness to get closer to people, Sera was not hesitant to betray her sex appeal in order to get information faster.

"Hmm..." The elf girl looked rather embarrassed, but the treeman receptionist on the other side smiled and told Sera and the others the details.

"Don't make things difficult for Du Li. You can go to see Dr. Nuoli for details. He has handled this kind of thing several times."

This kind of thing refers to providing home medical services to patients who are inconvenient or unable to come to the arboriculture garden, and the tree people created by the Four Seasons Elves are among them, and in a sense they are also big customers.

"Thank you, but could you tell us where Dr. Noli is?"

The Shuren receptionist pointed in a direction and explained what the doctor looked like.

"He's a dwarf wearing a straw hat, looking like an old farmer. He's very strong. You'll see him when you walk over."

"Thank you very much!"

They left in a hurry. Since there was no registration, there was naturally no service. Sera and the others naturally left a deep impression on the two registrars of different races.

"Is it really okay to tell them these things?"

The elf lady who was processing the procedures for the next customer asked the tree man receptionist.

"Young people just don't have good eyesight."

The receptionist smiled and processed the paperwork for the treeman fellows who came over, and then happily taught the young elf lady.

"One of them should be a forest guard, and the other one is also extraordinary. The staff in her hand has a legendary aura."

"Senior, what do you mean by the legendary aura?"

"Even now, not many people know about it. Only old guys like us tree people know a little bit."

The one who gave birth to the primeval forest is a circle, and also a reincarnation - from the ancient tradition "The Origin of the Forest"

53. Thinning loggers

Doctor Noli, one of the outstanding doctors of "Soongti", has a good reputation among the tree people and is a strong contender for the title of best gardener.

But to put it another way, this doctor was actually a lumberjack, a graduate of the 220th class of the Visal Agricultural School. His muscular physique was quite excessive even among the dwarves.

In the sun-drenched park, rows of tree people take root in an orderly manner, absorbing sufficient nutrients and special medicines in the specific soil. From time to time, caregivers pour some special-looking liquids on them, making the already fresh air even more fragrant.

"Excuse me, is Dr. Noli here?"

A nurse who looked like a farmer was found. Because of his tall and thin figure, Sera didn't have to worry about the embarrassing situation of asking him for his location.

"Yes, the doctor is just ahead. You will see him if you walk along the road."

"Thank you."

Running forward at a moderate pace, which didn't take much effort, Sera and the others finally found a dwarf who matched the receptionist's description.

Frankly speaking, he doesn't look like an old farmer, but rather like a soldier about to go to the battlefield, because the shirtless dwarf not only holds a big axe in one hand, but also a long sword in the other, and his sturdy aura that makes him look intimidating without even being angry makes his strong muscles look particularly terrifying.

At this time, Doctor Noli was still jumping back and forth on a tree man with a comfortable expression on his face. His superb skills drew a bright cold light in the air, and every time, large and small branches, bark and other objects fell off.

The medical process looked very dangerous, but the tree man looked very happy, indicating that the limb being separated was the cause of the disease.

"How does it feel?"

The dwarf in work clothes jumped down from the tree man, and it was like a majestic mountain falling, causing a cloud of dust to rise from the shaking ground, and also making the patient respond with a comfortable sound.

"Yeah, I feel much better. Thank you, Doctor Noli."

"Well, stay in the garden for a few more days for observation. If there is no recurrence, you can leave."

The steady tone contained a restrained sense of power, and the powerful accent came from the doctor's throat, followed by the sound of a long sword being sheathed. As for the axe, it was pinned to the doctor's waist.

Wearing a straw hat, shirtless work clothes, and a sweat-absorbing towel around his neck, his bright eyes, once falling on Sera and others, felt like the scorching sun, making them look restrained.

"This doctor doesn't look like a farmer at all..."