The Possessor Mistook the Genre for 20 Years

84 – The World Tree and the Goddess Fight Over the Wizard.

A temple made entirely of white, exuding a sense of divinity.

Franz stood in a place that seemed like it could only appear in a comic or movie.

‘What on earth is going on…?’

He remembered trying to pick up the spearhead that had fallen to the ground after breaking the seal.

But he had no memory of what happened after that. He just found himself here when he came to his senses.

So he had no way of knowing why or how he ended up here.

Franz looked around and walked forward, soon encountering someone.

A woman with golden hair that sparkled as if embroidered with gold, reaching down to her waist.

She was wearing a simple dress that matched the temple background well.

But the dress, which shone as if made of silk, did not feel simple at all.

Her gaze, which had been elegantly enjoying tea in front of a table, suddenly turned to Franz.

“I’ve been waiting for you to come.”

“You’ve been waiting for me?”

No matter how much he thought about it, it was the first time he had seen the woman in front of him.

There was no reason for her to wait for him, as they had never made any promises.

Had he made an appointment and forgotten about it?

He thought about it for a moment, but it wasn’t the case.

He could feel a very strong divine power from her.

Yes, as if he were a god.

So if you had ever encountered him even once, you would never forget.

Franz voiced the question that arose in his mind.

“Who are you…?”

“One who exists in the world, yet does not exist. In the words you commonly use, you may call me Luan.”

Luan.

The name of the goddess worshipped by the Goddess Church.

It didn’t seem like a lie, as all the conditions before his eyes proved she was a goddess.

But that aside, it was puzzling.

There was no reason for a goddess to wait for a mere wizard.

Though he was a bit strong for a mere wizard, there were still too many incomprehensible parts.

“If you are a goddess, are you similar to the World Tree…?”

“Hehe-, comparing me to a creature that clings to a tree might make me a bit sulky, you know?”

Luan’s expression still held a smile, but there was definitely a thorn in her tone.

It seemed she didn’t have a good relationship with the World Tree.

Thinking he shouldn’t bring up the World Tree anymore, Franz continued speaking.

“For what purpose have you been waiting?”

“It might be a bit surprising, but I need you to gather the sealed relics. If they fall into the hands of the Demon God, it would be a disaster.”

“If by sealed relics, do you mean that spear blade from earlier?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Somehow, it felt ominous, and once again, it was a troublesome task.

‘I was planning to go anyway…’

He hadn’t been able to get any useful information about the Seven Deadly Sins from the Ice Dragon.

Thinking he had nothing to lose, he considered heading west as the creature had mentioned.

But this felt a bit different. There was a big difference between doing something because someone told you to and doing it on your own.

If the locations of the Seven Deadly Sins and the sealed relics overlapped, that would be great, but if not, it would be really troublesome.

“Why me, of all people?”

“Because it’s something only you can do.”

Franz was at a loss for words. It was too true.

If the seals on the other relics were similar to that of the spear blade, no one else could do it but him.

And in this situation, it was difficult to refuse.

What should I do…

It was at that moment when Franz was pondering.

“Hey, if you have something like that, get your kids to do it. Don’t mess with my husband’s business.”

Suddenly, a voice came from somewhere, and then the air split open, and a woman popped out from the gap.

She had green hair like an elf, with two pretty, round leaves growing on the top of her head like sprouts.

The moment Franz saw her, he felt a sense of familiarity.

As if he had seen her somewhere before.

Even her voice was familiar.

The woman, who had been glaring sharply at Luan, turned her head to look at Franz.

“This is the first time we’re meeting like this.”

“Yes…?”

“Don’t you recognize me? That’s upsetting.”

The woman pouted her lips to express her displeasure.

Franz was just as confused.

He felt like he had seen her somewhere before, but he couldn’t recall anyone in his memory.

And it wasn’t like he would forget a woman with sprouts growing on her head.

“Sigh-. World Tree, why don’t you stop teasing the child?”

“It’s none of your business.”

“He’s flustered. And it’s rude to interrupt a conversation.”

“You seduced my husband, and now you’re talking nonsense?”

“Who, who seduced whom?! How vulgar….”

From their conversation, Franz finally realized the truth.

The woman with green hair in front of him was the World Tree.

It seemed unbelievable, but with a goddess in front of him, it wasn’t strange at all for the World Tree to be there.

Anyway, she was really unchanged.

Whether as a tree or a person, she was the same.

“So, you are the World Tree.”

“Thank you for recognizing me. Although it’s thanks to a certain fool.”

Unlike when she was dealing with Luan, the World Tree spoke to Franz in a very gentle voice.

Meanwhile, Luan wore an indifferent expression.

It seemed he didn’t like the World Tree joining the conversation.

The World Tree, however, continued talking with Franz, unfazed.

“You haven’t visited us lately. Are you busy? Both my child and I have missed you.”

“The Great Forest is where the elves reside. I have no reason to go there.”

“Even though you have that kind of relationship with my child…?”

“I think there’s some misunderstanding…”

There’s nothing between Hera and me.

Although we’ve grown closer through various recent events, that’s all there is to it.

Perhaps thinking he had found an opportunity in Franz’s response, Luan spoke up.

“Right. You’re just deluding yourself. If you think about it, my child might have feelings too.”

“By your child, you mean…?”

“The one commonly called the Saintess. I care for her a lot.”

The Saintess.

In other words, Eustia.

The thought that she had feelings for him left Franz bewildered.

After that, the World Tree and Luan started bickering.

It was so childish, like watching elementary school kids fight.

Are these two really gods? Their divine power feels strong enough, but…

It makes me worry about the future of this world.

Anyway.

“Hold on. Let’s discuss the important matters first.”

Seeing no end in sight, Franz intervened in their conversation.

Fortunately, Luan and the World Tree heeded Franz’s words, perhaps retaining some reason.

“So, the goddess wants us to gather the sealed weapons, right?”

“That’s correct.”

“Yes, I’ll do it. But it might take some time.”

“Faster would be better, but… well, I can’t complain. I’m grateful you’re willing to do it.”

With that, the conversation with Luan was settled, leaving only the World Tree.

“World Tree, I’ll come visit you soon. Please bear with the boredom for a little while longer.”

“I’m fine, just take care of our child.”

He still couldn’t understand why he had to mediate between the two of them. Even thinking about it again, it was absurd.

But now that it was neatly resolved, that was enough.

“Goddess, please send me back.”

“Yes, of course.”

As soon as Luan’s answer was heard, his vision began to blur.

It seemed he was being sent back immediately.

With a thank you, Franz’s vision went dark.

When he opened his eyes, he was lying on the cold floor of the ice castle.

In his hand, he held a radiant blade of light.

‘It’s really over now.’

The party at the Duke of Frigia’s mansion and the handling of the cultists were all over.

Franz stood up and put the blade he was holding into the bag at his waist.

Then he immediately started walking.

He should ask Arian to show him around the village or take him sightseeing.

Since he had come all the way to the north, it would be best to enjoy everything.

Before descending the mountain, Franz neatly cleared away the snow that had covered the castle.

It would be a shame to hide such a magnificent building.

It would be covered in snow again someday, but that could be dealt with then.

Humming a tune, Franz returned to the mansion, only to see a strange carriage.

For some reason, it felt familiar, and the emblem on it was that of the Goddess Church.

Maybe they had some business at the nearby cathedral.

Just as he was thinking that,

“Yuna, aren’t you cold?”

“I’m fine. Rather, Hera seems to be the bigger problem.”

“Ugh… The winter in the Great Forest isn’t this cold…”

…?

Why were they here?

Franz’s mind went blank.