I Have a Sailing Game

Chapter 366 - 233: The Beginning of the Branch, Tree of Life

Rogel looked at her.

There was no doubt that Granny Sangla was certainly a knowledgeable elder.

Granny Sangla did not immediately answer Rogel’s question but continued explaining the history concerning the Elf Era.

"Because different bloodlines of the elf race emerged from the beginning of branches, barriers were born, and the once-unified Elf Empire eventually fell apart, with each race scattered to different seas around the world..."

"...Some say that the Elf Era reached the pinnacle of prosperity because of the beginning of branches, which was also the reason for its decline."

"However, no one can provide a standard answer about the rights and wrongs of history."

At this, Granny Sangla softly chuckled.

"The Gardener Elves still have one remaining home to this day, called ’Flower Lake.’"

"However, it is hidden beyond the grey mist of the sea, and ordinary people can hardly reach it."

"Flower Lake..." Upon hearing this, Rogel glanced at the Little Elf on his shoulder.

Iya, after listening, also looked at Rogel, but she scratched her head, seemingly not very eager to go.

Seeing this, Rogel smiled; since Iya was not so keen, he would just go with the flow.

He had no intention of driving away the little gardener on his ship.

Rogel looked at a fruit tree below.

"Granny Sangla, I have another question I’d like to ask you."

"About the Sea of Confession and the humans living there..."

After Granny Sangla stepped onto the last stair, she turned to look at Rogel.

"I will answer your doubts one by one."

"I apologize, but I need to trouble your friends to wait here for a moment."

"Please come in."

With that, Granny Sangla slowly stepped into the Green Light Gate, and her body disappeared inside the giant tree.

Rogel looked at everyone else, including Diya, and then slowly entered the Green Light Gate as well.

"Aya!"

The Little Elf on Rogel’s shoulder was directly knocked off by the light gate, and Lina reached out to catch her.

Iya flew up, somewhat puffing her cheeks at the light gate, snorting lightly, and stuck out her tongue.

"Please follow me, Granny Sangla has prepared some treats for you."

Diya bowed slightly, leading everyone to another side.

...

Inside the giant tree.

It was a spacious area inside the tree, with some tables and chairs connected to the giant tree on the ground, seemingly grown from the tree itself.

Even some books on the shelves were connected with wooden vines.

Granny Sangla sat down in front of a small wooden stump.

Then, a wooden chair slowly rose behind Rogel.

"Please sit, Captain Rogel."

Granny Sangla said.

Rogel did not hesitate and sat down directly.

Although he knew that Granny Sangla should harbor goodwill towards him, he was cautious enough to save the game before entering.

"In the outside world, there are always some secrets drifting around, their power is nearly everywhere, so I can only invite you here."

Said Granny Sangla, slowly taking off the hood of her green robe.

Then, a very twisted and terrifying face was revealed.

It was a face completely petrified into a black wood-like form, with black bark-like textures undulating on it, hard and aged, appearing scary and strange.

Moreover, not just her face, even her neck and shoulder blades were turned into black bark, with some black branches protruding.

But her only intact eye showed peace and warmth.

This did not surprise Rogel; instead, he appeared calm, as he had already speculated about this.

"So, inside this tree, can it block their gaze?"

Rogel looked around.

This was a mysterious world that had deities; he had experienced the peering of those hidden existences before, so he agreed with what Granny Sangla said.

"Yes, this is my true form, the Tree of Life, which can shield against hidden peering."

Sangla nodded slightly.

Hearing this, Rogel withdrew his gaze and looked at her somewhat surprisingly: "Your true form? Tree of Life?"

He initially thought Granny Sangla would be some kind of priest, and the real entity she was to meet would be someone else, but he did not expect she was indeed the entity herself.

"Yes, I am the Tree of Life, and my true name is Nop."

"This is my manifested form; her original name was Sangla, a kind-hearted child."

"Manifested form?"

"Indeed, due to some special reasons, I needed a manifested form to observe my own state, and Sangla voluntarily took on this responsibility."

At this, she sighed slightly.

"This is exactly why I sought foresight and found you."

Rogel’s brows slightly furrowed.

It seemed the "Tree of Life Nop" in front of him was likely in some predicament, seeking a solution, which led her to find him through special means.

"I saw in foresight that you came from a Dark Land, seeking the truth."

Dark Land... does it refer to the Five Great Seas after the tidal waves?

Rogel thought.

"However, your current Tier is not high, knowing too much is not beneficial to you, so I can only tell you part of it."

The Tree of Life’s eyes showed a hint of apology.

Rogel nodded.

Of course, he was aware of that.

Some information he had obtained from the prison was still sealed by the game.

The Tree of Life then began to narrate to Rogel.

"You should know that there are numerous existences in this world, born because of Faith, they gather into a source, mastering rules and authority..."

The Source of Faith.

Rogel’s mind immediately connected to this term.

Just as the Tree of Life described, the faith of the living beings in this world would naturally converge, becoming a source, and it would gradually acquire wisdom.

Like [Knowledge and Wisdom].

"There are also some existences who were not born of Faith, but because they grew strong on their own, eventually stepping into the mastery of Faith."

"They are fundamentally different from the sources of Faith, but they can also become strong through faith."

An existence not born of Faith can also become one of the same Tier?

Perhaps the Extraordinary are like this?

Rogel mused.

"In the beginning, this world was orderly, the sources of Faith grew strong through Faith, and naturally would protect the source of Faith."

"Those not of Faith, upon stepping in, became one of them."

"Since then, although there have been contentions for Faith, the world remained relatively peaceful, with the rise and fall, alternation among races..."

At this, the Tree of Life paused, deeply sighing.

"However, from some point, changes occurred..."

"That terrifying, unknown source, the beginning of all secrets..."

"Some brilliant existences touched it, yet got infected."

"Secrets, therefore, were born..."

At this, the Tree of Life couldn’t help but gently shake her head, eyes filled with complexity.

She suddenly paused.

Seeing this, Rogel furrowed his brows slightly, pondering for a moment before speaking: "You can speak freely, I have means to block their gaze."

The game can temporarily block some of his memories.

Rogel can first acquire the knowledge, and then unlock and review the stored memories later.

However, the Tree of Life gently shook her head: "In fact, there’s nothing particularly special..."

"Just like how human Monarchs pursue vast territories, endless authority, and even immortality..."

"Desire is infinite, and it did nothing actively, merely expanded the scope of desire..."

At this, the Tree of Life raised her hand.

Looking at what was originally Granny Sangla’s arm, it was also the trace of black bark erosion, pitch-black, incredibly hard, she remained silent.

Seeing this, Rogel seemed to perceive something, hesitated for a while, but did not speak.

Yet, at this moment, the Tree of Life raised her head, looking at him: "Captain Rogel, you should have realized."

"I am also one of those infected by greed..."

Hearing this, Rogel fell into silence.

Granny Sangla’s corporeal features, the strange characteristics, hardly needed mentioning, they did not align with the Tree of Life’s features.

And she had also mentioned "needing a manifested form to observe her own state for certain reasons."

Perhaps this was exactly why she sought help from Rogel.