Chapter 90

The Dark Elves gathered with their ears perked up.

In the focal point of their attention lay a small, white vitamin.

“Leader, what is this?”

“Multi-vitamin, I think it’s Vitamin D… or something like that.”

“Leader, what does that even mean?”

“…I don’t know.”

Roen pouted her lips.

Since the Head of the Gallery was a Great Magician, perhaps it was something magical.

She picked up the vitamin and stared at it intently.

“So this tiny thing… replaces sunlight at least a little?”

“Come on, Leader. Does that even make sense?”

“Leader, you’re too naive. You must be easy to scam.”

“Hey, everyone be quiet!”

Though each belonged to a wildly individualistic race, she was, after all, the leader of her kind.

If any trouble arose, she would bear it all alone.

Roen swallowed the vitamin in one go.

Instantly, the Dark Elves clamored around her noisily.

“How is it? What’s the taste?”

“Are you feeling sick or anything?”

“Hmm…”

Roen absentmindedly felt her own body.

Then, tilting her head, she replied,

“I’m not really sure?”

It was only natural.

Vitamins needed to be taken consistently to see results.

*

A month had passed since she had given the vitamins to the Dark Elves.

– Dark Happiness) Ugh, I’ll sacrifice myself instead!

– Dark Happiness) So please, at least spare my fellow Dark Elves…!!

– Head of the Gallery*) No; this is health food;

At first, they ate it as if consuming poison, but now they were diligently taking it with every meal.

– Dark Happiness) Did Head of the Gallery… perhaps send today’s food…?

– Head of the Gallery*) Yes, yes, I sent it.

– Head of the Gallery*) (Triangular Rice Ball boxes emoji)

– Dark Happiness) Ah, thank you!

Perhaps it was the trust gained from my daily food deliveries.

Sometimes I sent bread or other foods, but the preferences of the Dark Elves were quite clear.

“The stubborn triangular rice ball enthusiasts…”

They exclusively preferred triangular rice balls, and if I sent them meat?

– Dark Happiness) …Um, thanks!

They would show a bland response.

But if I sent them bulgogi triangular rice balls?

– Dark Happiness) Dark rice balls!!! Thank you!!! I love you, Head of the Gallery!!!!!

They would cheer for me with outstretched arms.

“Dark Elves sure are unpredictable…”

Anyway, thus a month passed.

Changes began to occur in Dark Happiness’ body after she consumed all the vitamins.

[Title: No More Itching!]

Author: Dark Happiness

(Handmade thumbs-up emoji)

The aches and lack of strength had mysteriously vanished.

Thank you so much, Head of the Gallery!!

– Haha, if you’re really grateful…

– Show your sincerity, haha.

– (A cat emoji)

– Dark Happiness) Aha, I understand now!

– Dark Happiness) (Double thumbs-up emoji)

– Dark Happiness) I’m really very grateful!

– Um… uh…

– This isn’t quite right…

As I observed, a feeling emerged.

“This girl is sweet.”

I took her, kidnapped to escape a race extinction, and she had a charming personality.

But no matter how effective the vitamins were, they couldn’t truly replace sunlight for life.

Although the situation improved temporarily, there was no fundamental solution.

“Supporting them with weapons is the right thing to do, right?”

In the end, they would need to go above ground to see the sun.

The Dark Elves wouldn’t consider returning the World Tree without a fundamental solution.

– Dark Happiness) Head of the Gallery, I will return the World Tree.

“Eh?”

However, this was entirely unexpected.

The Dark Elves had decided to release the World Tree instead.

– Why??

– Just take the World Tree back.

– For real, can’t Dark Elves eat in Elard?

– Bad guys! Elves are living beings too!

– Are you even human after saying that!!

The sudden announcement left the Gallery equally flustered.

But the reason was simple.

– Dark Happiness) The only one who treated us well was Head of the Gallery.

It was their way of saying they wouldn’t trouble me.

– Head of the Gallery*) Vitamins are not a cure-all. Eventually, the disease will return.

– Dark Happiness) It’s fine! It was our problem from the start, so we’ll find a solution!

Having resolved the food issue, they intended to solve the rest themselves.

Their kind disposition eventually turned the Gallery completely favorable towards them.

– No, that’s just miserable.

– Do Elves really have no sense of appreciation?

– I absolutely hate Elves.

– Elves should just die.

– Why…

– This time we are truly the victims!!

The already low image of Elves didn’t help.

Above all, the reason for releasing the World Tree was distinct.

(A picture of the ailing World Tree)

The World Tree, not seeing sunlight, began to suffer.

– Dark Happiness) We can’t endanger the World Tree for our own good!

In the end, Dark Elves were still Elves.

They chose to forgo their own benefit for the sake of the World Tree.

“I should help in some way.”

I began to consider supporting them with weapons so they could settle down.

At least it seemed the World Tree would return to Elard.

[Title: Help, Head of the Gallery! I need help!]

Author: Dark Happiness

(An emoji of the World Tree gasping)

(It’s clinging to the wall, refusing to go back.)

It’s… trying to return, but it won’t go!

The Dark Elf home was in chaos!

Heeek!

“No.”

Ironically, the World Tree, reluctant to return, was wreaking havoc on the Dark Elves’ household.

*

World Tree abduction incident.

With support from food and vitamins by the Head of the Gallery, the Dark Elves abandoned their plan to abduct the World Tree.

Thanks to that, it seemed the incident would end warmly…

“Hah!”

“P-please calm down, World Tree!”

Upon hearing this news, the World Tree began to rampage.

It clung to the ceiling and began to hiss like a spider.

“World Tree, if you keep this up, you might lose your health!”

“Leader is right. You need to hurry back to Elard, or else the World Tree…”

“Hah!!!!”

“Heeek!”

The World Tree began convulsing and causing a scene upon the reminder that it needed to return.

Despite its harmless appearance, it displayed an utterly vicious demeanor.

“I will NEVER go back! Am I crazy to go back there?”

“World Tree, if it comes to that, we’ll have to capture you by force!”

“Wabahat!!!”

The Dark Elves were masters of assassination.

No race could match them in silent movement and agility…

Yet, strangely, they couldn’t capture the World Tree.

But it was only a matter of time…

“I like it here much better! There’s no way I’m going back!!”

“World Tree!”

Ultimately, the nutrient-deficient World Tree began to spit up blood and crash to the floor.

Many Dark Elves rushed to cover it.

However, this was all part of the World Tree’s trap.

The World Tree instead bound the Dark Elves.

“Heeek!”

“Ehehe, no going back!”

The World Tree could survive without sunlight.

It wasn’t named the World Tree for nothing.

But in Lumelin, there were no nutrients that could replace sunlight.

As the days went by, the World Tree continued to wither, refusing to change its mind.

[Title: (Freedom or Death! Kona)]

Author: 137.7.32

(A World Tree woman waving a flag, leading the cry for freedom)

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– Haha, lololol

– What the heck, LOL

– Oh, is this today’s bait?

– What in the world is this concept? It’s so dizzying, haha.

The World Tree began to resist in a strangely self-centered way.

Yet no one insulted the World Tree.

Perhaps everyone in the Gallery knew what it had gone through in Elard.

“This doesn’t seem right to me.”

Above all, it was unreasonable to force it to return against its will.

Now the roles of kidnapper and victim had reversed, yet I fell into deep thought.

“So, if we could supply nutrients without sunlight, would that work?”

Sunlight was the best, but the World Tree could live without it.

I began to sift through the shop’s plant category slowly.

And as always, the shop had the answer.

[Plant Nutrient 300ml] – 14 points

[Plant Growth Light] – 28 points

*

In the underground, sunlight couldn’t reach.

The World Tree began to wither day by day.

Its shiny green hair and soft skin started to become dry and brittle.

“But that’s all in the past now.”

After delivering the purchased items from the marketplace, the World Tree nestled in the center of Lumelin.

The Dark Elves set up several plant lights around and fed it the nutrients.

“But it has a human form, can this even work?”

The problem was that the World Tree appeared as a girl.

Just as I began to wonder if this was even possible, sprouts started to emerge from the top of the World Tree’s head.

– Gasp

– The key is unyielding effort…

– It’s making me teary…

The Dark Elves had lived in the shadow of the World Tree for years, abandoned by the Elves.

After all this time, the Dark Elves managed to sprout life as the God Tree.

– Head of the Gallery, we must praise you!

– I’ve truly been waiting for this moment my whole life.

– I withdraw my support for the Head of the Gallery. From today, the Dark Elves and the Head of the Gallery will become one.

– Head of the Gallery, my love.

– Head of the Gallery, my destiny.

– Head of the Gallery and I.

Various heartfelt comments flooded the Gallery, witnessing a great invasion of Dark Elves.

Though their numbers were small, they had enough to populate a town.

Their unique diligence and talent for magic would serve as a great help for everyone.

In the end, everyone reached a happy conclusion.

– …What about the Elves?

– This isn’t fair!

– (An Elf comic character smacking its chest)

Except Elves.

Reflecting on this event, I felt the pressing need for a new Deputy.

“There’s more of a divide between races than I thought.”

The world was on the brink of collapse, yet there was severe discrimination between races.

The Elves and Dark Elves were one example,

As were the Elves and Dwarves,

And the Elves and Humans as well.

“Huh?”

Anyway, while there were two Deputies, this small number made managing the Gallery difficult.

Furthermore, the World Tree had entered hibernation after this incident, leading to a gap in management of the Melgal Wiki.

The “I Will Not Die Even If I Am a Vampire” was dedicated to reality banter, and the Full-Peel Elf, being an Elf, frequently faced unending legacy and killing attempts in the Gallery.

“It’s time to bring on a new Deputy.”

I reached my decision.

It’s a rule that there should be three Deputies, right?

[Notice: We are recruiting additional Deputies.]

Author: Head of the Gallery

For those Gallums who wish to become Deputies,

Gallums who’ve dreamt of wearing the armband,

Please feel free to apply ^^

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– Finally, the Deputy lottery is here!!!!!

– Oh God, please let me be the Deputy this time!!!

– Let’s rock this life reversal!!!

– (Here I come! Head character)

– (Here I come! Body character)

– (I will cut down disruptions… Knight character)

– (Here I come! Leg character)

In response, I drafted the notice post.

Naturally, a huge bait was dropped in the Gallery, and applications began to flood in.

– Reasons why I must be chosen

– Head of the Gallery, you’ll regret not choosing me.

– Brother won’t say it twice. Make sure you’ve selected me by 2 PM tomorrow.

– I’m a former high-level magician. If you choose me…

Among the applicants, there were surprisingly several prominent Gallums.

“Hmm…”

I scanned through the posts with satisfaction before flipping them all aside.

There’s only one rule for selecting a Deputy.

Never give the Deputy badge to those who ask for it.

This was a rule of thumb.

I’d never seen a Gallum asking for a Deputy badge that was decent.

The post was misleading.

“I can just sift through the applicants, finding the suitable ones.”

Just like that, it became easier to choose the Deputy.

As I scanned through the submissions, one particular post caught my eye.

– ZL Storm Magician) Help me, please!!

“What’s this?”

A post by the affectionate Konik caught my interest.

What seemed like a short, bold title had me curious about what was going on.