Ascension of the Sylvan Cosmos

Chapter 152. Toward Sirol City!

After she finished creating the skill, Liu Shu's presence spread outward again, and her powerful mind took in the large domain she controlled. With incredible analytical abilities, she processed all the information and got a general idea of what was going on in the Golden Sap Forest. 'It seems that we can't delay it anymore. The buildings will need to come later.'

Looking around, she spotted the Rose Fairy Queen nearby, lying on a large flower, her eyes closed. "Flor?"

Liu Shu's voice spread around gently, and instead of booming outward, the sound was soothing, like the rustling of leaves. Flor slowly opened her ruby-like eyes and looked around. "Liu Shu?" She asked groggily. "How are you? Is everything okay? Mariane said that the <Rune Field> reacted strangely."

Mariane had been attentive, the same as the three Sylvans and Ignatia, so they all approached the second they heard Liu Shu's voice.

While they approached, Liu Shu saw Flor flying toward her and looked around with worried eyes, making her want to laugh. Still, seeing that she and everyone else were honestly concerned, Liu Shu decided to soothe them by explaining everything. "Don't worry, Flor. The <Rune Field> activated as Mariane intended. I just used my Rune Craft knowledge to touch it a bit and upgrade it. Then, since <World Tree Wisdom> activated, I went along with it and managed to assimilate the <Runic Field>!"

Flor was utterly confused. She didn't know what Liu Shu was talking about. "Isn't that <World Tree Wisdom> the skill you use to absorb books? You can now absorb <Rune Fields> as well?"

Mariane asked right after. "Also, what do you mean by assimilating it? Did you know that you've transformed some of the Runes into ones I've never seen before?" With eyes that seemed to be sparkling, Mariane asked. "Speaking of which, can I get information about those runes and their effects? They looked strong!"

Liu Shu answered the questions one by one. "First of all, <World Tree Wisdom> is more like a helper with a lot of different effects! Second of all, I can't absorb <Rune Fields>. This one I was able to assimilate because of the core's peculiarity and because <World Tree Wisdom> triggered."

They nodded a few times in acknowledgment, and then, she answered Mariane. "By assimilating, I mean that the <Rune Field> has become part of me and will grow with me. Meaning, it has been transformed into a <Passive Skill>. And, finally, when I build the library, you can check that information~."

The World Tree hummed twice, feeling satisfied, and asked. "Understood?"

Meanwhile, the five people stood there, completely flabbergasted and looked at the giant tree with stupid facial expressions.

"Hm?" Liu Shu was confused when they didn't move at all, so she asked. "Everything okay? Is there a problem?"

Mariane blurted. "A PROBLEM!?" She exclaimed, tripping over her own words while trying to comprehend what the World Tree explained. "YOU! I mean, you just managed to absorb! No, convert? No. Ahhh! I WANT TO CURSE SO BADLY! What do you mean that the <Rune Field> has become a <Passive Skill>!? Are you messing with me!?"

Feeling that Mariane had managed to express their current feelings, they all looked at Liu Shu, waiting for an answer.

Confused about her outburst, Liu Shu answered in a pouty manner. "I am not messing with you. I am being honest..."

Mariane somehow felt her heart clench a little. "Ah... I got too excited."

Verdantia snorted. "Control your tone."

Cinderielle hummed. "Now you've upset her."

Tempestria teased. "So much for the eldest and strongest~. You've made her sad. Tsk tsk."