Ascension of the Sylvan Cosmos

Chapter 142. Sylvan Arrival!

Verena sat across the living room. A beautiful flower held her body by her side, gently massaging her eyebrows. Verdantia looked at the flower and pouted. "Dad, be a bit more reserved in front of my friends."

The flower communicated mentally. "Oh, right. Sorry, Little Flower."

Verdantia snorted, but she had a small smile on her lips.

Verena sighed and leaned on the flower. "You are only Level 13. Are you sure you want to go back? Why not stay here until you reach Level 20? With the first sub-cycle completion and your innate strength, you will probably be able to face most people who roam around these parts."

Cinderielle smiled and answered. "Thanks for the offer, Aunty Verena. However, we want to look over Liu Shu to protect and guide her. We've learned a lot, and while we might not be perfect, together with her, we are sure that we can face this World together."

Verana looked at them for a few seconds and sighed. "That mothkin named Mariane, I've done a background check."

Tempestria asked, curious. "Is there anything wrong with her?"

Verena shook her head. "No, nothing is wrong. She is still a person from quite a distinguished background. Although... She is from another continent."

The girls blinked, surprised. Cinderielle asked. "So, what is she doing here?"

Verena shrugged. "I don't know. I just know that she came to this continent to find knowledge about runes. She is a famous archeologist on her native continent. People there seemed to think she was interested in runes because they were cool. Nobody realized that she is quite a decent Rune Crafter."

Verdantia blinked. "Isn't that obvious?"

Verena snorted. "Obvious? Wasn't it obvious that she was from another continent when no strong mothkin families exist in our continent?"

Verdantia coughed. "Sorry."

Verena looked at them and sighed again. "Verdantia... I love you a lot. You are my little darling."

Verdantia smiled and nodded. "I love you too, mom."

Verena commented, her tone difficult. "I know, darling. Just... I can't really save you again. I've received a letter from the Stormrider family. Look at it."

Verdantia frowned and read the letter.

"Greetings, Lady Verena Liferoot"

"I've written this letter to inform you that my son's actions are indeed reproachable. However, we, adults, shouldn't interfere in the battle for the young. Let them use their own resources to fight for the ownership of the World Tree."

"Similarly, I would appreciate it if you would keep my son's collaboration with the Void Witherwood Exarchs quiet in exchange for me keeping silent about that World Tree slaughtering their group to the Nexus. Also, Fortuna would probably be interested in knowing about that World Tree that is growing in her back garden."

"I know you are an intelligent woman, so let's allow the small children to compete with each other without our interference. Otherwise, things will escalate beyond ourselves."

"Regards,
Lord Stormrider."

Tempestria blinked and asked. "Lord Stormrider? Doesn't he have a name?"

Verdantia answered reflexively. "The leader of the Stormrider family throws their name away and changes it to Lord... Wait." Verdantia looked at Tempestria and berated. "That's where you are focusing!? Do you understand the threat this letter contains?"

Tempestria raised her arms. "Hold it there, woman. I was just curious. I understand that this means that we are on our own from now on."

Verdantia snorted. "That's not all. Eldric was afraid that his father would discover his relationship with the Witherwood people. Yet, he has told him and nothing has happened. Isn't that bad?"