After Linea explained the goods, they were adjusted a bit and then sold nationwide to the elves just two days later. The production speed of the sculptures and various goods churned out by tens of thousands of elf artisans was nothing short of astonishing.
It was all thanks to Hana’s power. Ever since the World Tree’s luminescence phenomenon, the elves’ affinity had skyrocketed. Plus, the fact that they could directly carve and see the divine figure in real life was another reason for the rapid production speed.
The workers, filled with immense enthusiasm, combined their magic and spirits, allowing them to spread the goods across the nation. In a way, it was even faster than modern logistics. No matter how advanced science and technology were, magic couldn’t be beaten. Magic was an overwhelming skill that defied the laws of physics.
From the day before the sale, long lines had already formed at the sales points. It was a scene that would shock any human. Proud and aloof elves, waiting so obediently? Unbelievable!
The line was so long that you could run laps around a sports field and still have plenty of time to spare. Considering the number of sales points across the country, it was safe to say that almost every elf was in line. It wasn’t a limited sale with restricted sales points either. Even though there were plenty of stores, the waiting line was still this massive.
The elves were buzzing with excitement, staring at the goods displayed inside the sales points. Employees were busily arranging the products, but thankfully, they were using spirits, so the work speed was fast.
As the sun rose and the opening time arrived, the elves who had been waiting in line since the previous day entered the store. Fortunately, they didn’t flood in like an amusement park opening. The employees at the entrance were controlling the flow.
It was structured like a Military PX, with baskets placed outside, and only elves with baskets could enter. If they all rushed in and damaged the World Tree’s goods, it would be a disaster. Plus, having too many customers at once could be dangerous.
If the crowd got too dense, someone might trip and cause a major accident. Thankfully, the World Tree Church had given their followers a heads-up, so they waited calmly.
The elves holding baskets entered with hearts full of anticipation, gazing at the products. The goods weren’t displayed like in a regular convenience store.
Instead, like in a mobile phone shop, samples were displayed behind glass, and customers could choose what they wanted. Of course, only the World Tree’s goods were displayed this way. The less important items made by the church were displayed on regular shelves like in a convenience store.
“What product would you like to choose?” the employee asked.
The purchasing elf politely gestured and selected several goods, saying, “I’ll take one of each of the statues from number 1 to number 8!”
The statues from 1 to 8 each had different poses. When Hana asked Linea if they could just sell one pose, Linea replied, “We made various poses to stimulate the desire to collect. Selling just one pose would be boring, right?”
Hana thought, “Fair enough.” After all, she was only planning to stay for a month. If the elves were happy because of her, that was enough. In fact, after Hana appeared at the church festival, the elves’ happiness level reportedly hit 99%.
“I’m really sorry, but today each person can only buy two statues. We’re running low on stock, so we have no choice,” the employee said with an apologetic look.
If they didn’t limit the purchase, most of the elves in line today would have to go home empty-handed.
“Oh…? I guess that’s how it is. Then I’ll take statue number 1 and number 2!”
“Understood. One statue number 1 and one statue number 2.”
As the employee spoke, another worker behind them skillfully placed the statues into a box and packed them, making sure to add plenty of cushioning in case they were dropped.
“Please bow here, and then you can take the statues.”
After paying for the statues, the buyer stood in front of them with a reverent heart. Then, to avoid scraping their knees, they bowed politely on the cushion placed by the store owner.
The buyer then took the statue home, a big smile plastered on their face. Outside, the elves waiting in line watched with envy as another elf carried a box away.
“Next!”
It was like an assembly line in a factory—one elf goes in, buys goods, and mechanically exits the store. And without fail, each one wore a look of pure satisfaction.
“Mom… how long do we have to wait?”
A little kid couldn’t hide their impatience as they looked at their parents, tapping their feet while keeping an eye on the store. Not knowing the exact stock inside, they couldn’t help but worry that everything would sell out right before their eyes.
“Just wait a little longer. Patience is needed to see the form of the World Tree.”
“Ugh…”
The kid sucked on their finger, waiting for the line to shrink. This scene was playing out all across the country.
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An elf woman who brought home a statue was greeted with enthusiastic cheers from her family. It was worth lining up 24 hours before the store even opened.
But what was even more chilling was that there were elves who had lined up way earlier than her.
The family welcomed her home with thumbs up and cheers.
“You did great, daughter!”
“Big sis, you’re the best!!!”
“You got the statue of God so quickly!”
The elf woman made a regretful face and said, “Mom, there was a purchase limit today, so I couldn’t buy many statues.”
“It’s okay! Tomorrow, our whole family is going!”
Though they couldn’t line up today due to work, the family was determined to line up tomorrow, even taking time off. The urge to rush to the store and line up was overwhelming, but all the nearby stores were already sold out. They’d have to wait until tomorrow morning for more goods to arrive.
On the family’s shelf, there was already a World Tree statue shaped like a tree. It was a statue you’d almost always see in an elf’s home.
“I can’t wait to welcome the form of God!”
The patriarch, an elf man, was so excited he tried to open the box his daughter brought home. But his actions were stopped by his daughter.
“Dad, I bought this, so I’ll open it.”
“Really?”
The man clicked his tongue, looking at the box with longing. But since his daughter had bought it, he couldn’t bring himself to touch it.
Carefully, the daughter opened the box. Inside was a statue of Hana in a V-pose. It was so finely crafted that you could almost feel the texture of her hair. With trembling hands, the daughter placed the statue on the shelf.
Just decorating the shelf with Hana’s statue made the atmosphere come alive. The World Tree statue alone had felt a bit too plain.
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“God’s bromide posters for sale!”
“God’s merchandise for sale!”
Even three days after the nationwide release of Hana’s goods, the hype hadn’t died down. If anything, it had only grown hotter.
Stock was always close to zero. The World Tree Church smiled contentedly at this sales speed. They had managed to spread the love of the World Tree to the masses so quickly and efficiently. And, of course, they were making a ton of money.
Since this was the first appearance of the World Tree’s avatar, the response was overwhelming. The amount of goods sold so far surpassed all previous World Tree merchandise sales combined.
