Parallel Vol. 4 [LEGACY EDITION]

Chapter 77.1: Beast Soul Possession

At the heart of Ederwood sat a magnificent wonder of the world. Thousands from all across the continent traveled to Ederwood to witness this spectacle, most of whom were ardent skeptics until they witnessed it with their own eyes. This spectacle was none other than the 'tree city' Ygg, which was located within a tree stump.

Yes. Unbelievable as it may seem, there existed a tree stump large enough to house an entire at Ederwood. Legends claimed the tree stump once held up Yggdrassil, the ancient World Tree. Unfortunately, Yggdrasil had been cut down by a tyrant, the blow devastating enough to rid it of 99% of its vitality.

Strangely, the remaining 1% proved to be extremely potent. Plants grown within a few miles of the trunk experienced exponential growth and miraculous effects. Herbs which could only heal small injuries became potent enough to regrow entire limbs and animals that grazed on these plants were much more intelligent than their counterparts in other countries. It was a miracle which the denizens of Ederwood decided to capitalize on.

One day, due to the wars that constantly enveloped the continent, a wisben suggested burrowing into the tree trunk to protect themselves from invaders. The plan was solid. The tree was nigh-invulnerable, and would definitely form the greatest defense. Unfortunately, that security proved to be its greatest flaw. Despite their best efforts, no Edernite (Eder citizen) could pierce the tree bark.

Luckily, just when it seemed like the enemies would succeed in ambushing the Edernites, an old wisben shaman stepped forward. No one knew the woman's origin or story, but it proved irrelevant, when, following her prayer, the tree split open of its own accord.

The Edernites rushed into the tree stump where they were greeted with the most beautiful sight ever witnessed by man...

Ygg, Ederwood

8:50 p.m. 21st Banem 1092.

"Smell you later!" Within a forest, a wisben child shouted as she swung through the air, supported by a vine. The little girl, who seemed to be in her early teens, had a boyish vibe about her. Her short, puffy red hair rustled in the wind, hazel brown eyes scanning her surroundings for her competitor.