Involvement
The historian’s words still linger in the air. Harmony has been restored to the universe. Yet, amidst the silence, a new question arises: my immortal life, and my involvement with this world. What exactly is that? Holding that question in my heart, I look up at the World Tree. Its massive canopy spreads out as if to cover the entire sky, and its leaves glow a fiery red, tinged by the setting sun.
“Mitamu-san…” the historian calls out in a hoarse voice. “Um… that World Tree… don’t you sense something?”
Prompted by his words, I gaze at the World Tree once more. Then, a faint melody drifts from the trunk. It is a new melody, one I have never heard before. It is powerful yet gentle, resonating as if it were the World Tree’s own heartbeat.
“…This is…” I murmur. The melody is complex; it will take considerable time and effort to fully understand it. Yet, its tone feels strangely familiar, and it evokes a sense of hope connecting us to the future.
“…This melody… perhaps… the World Tree… is trying to… tell us… something…” the historian says with a serious expression. “…We need to… understand it… more deeply…”
I nod. Then I approach the World Tree. As I touch the trunk, a warm energy flows from its surface. It is a powerful energy, brimming with vitality.
“…So, how do we… decipher this melody?” I ask the historian.
The historian pauses to think for a moment before answering. “…First… we need to… accurately… record this melody. Then… we’ll analyze it… from various angles. …Using the knowledge of the Atlantis civilization… and… your… abilities…”
We sit down at the base of the World Tree and begin recording the melody. I mobilize all my immortal powers and the knowledge I’ve cultivated so far. The historian supports me, drawing on his keen insight. Working together, we unravel the World Tree’s message.
Several hours later, we reach a crucial part of the melody. It consists of specific repeating patterns that seem to contain the World Tree’s memories of the past and prophecies of the future.
“...It seems... this is conveying... the hardships... the World Tree... experienced in the past... and... its triumph over them... and... hope... for the future...” The historian says excitedly. “...This melody contains... a great deal of information... that we... do not yet know...”
I agree with his words. The melody of the World Tree is truly the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe. And by deciphering that melody, I set out on a new journey. It is the beginning of a grand adventure to understand the World Tree’s past and future, and to uncover the truth of this world and the universe. The sunset paints the World Tree in even more vivid colors. Bathed in that light, I step forward toward the future, my heart filled with new resolve.
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