On the plain of Poluante, there is a town, and from a distance, there is a huge stone tree in the very center of the plain.

There is a town under the trees, and the houses of the town are like fruits on the branches, and the stars are scattered on the land of the plains.

It is said to be a town, but it does not have a city wall, and for the Star Spirit, as long as the light of the sacred tree is shrouded, the town will always exist.

The stone sculpture of this sacred tree is so huge that the light from above and down merges into a river and scatters into the land. Some of them flowed close to the canals built under the trees, and the branches were scattered throughout the city.

Every night, the light of the stars turns the plains into a galaxy on the ground, dazzling.

People from the surrounding villages would come here and travel through the sacred tree to other settlements, or unknown places around the barrier, or outposts in the abyss.

Every day, there are many star spirits coming and going here.

The City of the Sacred Tree, this is it.

It is also one of the largest supply depots for the Starlight Travelers, and is also home to the headquarters of the Travelers' Guild.

"Ville! Hurry up, we're going to Aunt Yude's house. Winnie ran ahead with a bag on her back, with a light, cheerful step, and a few jumps from time to time.

"Wait a minute, let me rest for a while." Will was carrying a large package, two small food boxes in his left hand and two large bags in his right hand. The pace is steady, slow, and every now and then my knees will tremble a few times.

"Hold on a little longer, go up a few stone steps, turn right again, walk another street forward, walk two bridges to the left... Winnie paused, pulled out a map scroll from the air, looked at it carefully, and turned back to Will. "Look, it's coming soon, so work hard."

Will stopped, looked up at the steps ahead, and cried out in distress. "Oh my God!"

--- heavy pace line---

"Aunt Yude! Aunt Yude is open! ”

Winnie knocked happily on the door, and on the small slope behind her, Will was half-kneeling on the ground, his hands propped up, and the sweat on his chin was running down like water. Will burst into tears with emotion. "Finally, it's finally here."

"Oh, it's Winnie, little girl~ always so anxious." A middle-aged woman with a plump figure and a slight crow's feet at the corners of her eyes opened the door. With his hands on his hips and his eyebrows simple, but full of peaceful charm, he first looked at Winnie, then turned his gaze to look at Will. "It's the old stonemason's disciple, you last came a long time ago, come in, go to the house and say." ”

"I'm going to eat dragon fruit tart, I want two big portions!!" Winnie staggered away from Aunt Bade and went into the house.

"Okay," the aunt got out of the way and walked out of the door to Will's side. "Poor young man, let Aunt Yude help you."

As he spoke, he stretched out his right hand, grabbed the large backpack behind Will, and lifted it up with Vir and the things in his hand.

He lifted his backpack, "Isn't it very heavy?" Regardless of the faint struggle of the sore Will. He turned around lightly and walked towards the house.

"Looks like you're tired. By the way, what's your name? ”

"Vi, Ville. You have a lot of strength, Aunt Yude, but please let me go. ”

"Woohoohoo! I'm still a shy young man, don't be restrained, just be happy here with Aunt Yude. ”

The aunt strode into the room, and as if she were nothing, she closed the door and laid Vir on the ground.

Three steps and two steps to the kitchen, "Alright, you two, wait for me to make you some delicious pies." Winnie, don't eat cookies, No, here are some better tasting toffees. "Yikes! Auntie is so nice. "Just go to the living room and sit and wait for the pie." "No, let me beat the eggs this time. Oh, wait a minute. ”

Winnie came to the door, "Vir, get up, there's a delicious candy here, and you can eat a piece of it...... Ville? Where are you, Ville? ”

"I'm down there, I can't move, it's so heavy. Winnie helps. ”

Winnie turned over the large package on the floor, and Will was crushed underneath, looking like he was dying.

"Oh, it's Winnie, that's great." As he spoke, Will closed his eyes and fainted. Winnie seemed to see a small ghost fly out of Will's mouth.

"Will? Ville! ”

--- cooking pies---

"I'm full, no need, auntie, really." Will said earnestly to Aunt Yude, who was sitting across from the small round table.

The fork in Aunt Rad's hand picked up a large piece of dragon fruit pie and placed it on Will's plate. "How can young people not eat a little more? You lad, look at Winnie's little girl. ”

"Huh? Cooked to save huh? Oh four? "Winnie's cheeks are bulging, and she has two forks in her hands, one of which has a large piece of pie stuck in it." Roar times, a lot, auntie, I still want to have another half piece, it's a pity, my belly is still too small. ”

Looking at Winnie's appearance, the aunt's face was about to burst into laughter, "Haha, it's good, it's good, you can eat as much as you want, and there are some secret sauces made by the aunt here." ”

Aunt Radder placed the pie on Will's plate again as she shoved a saucer in front of Winnie.

"Winnie, you've eaten too much!" Will complained about eating the exaggerated Winnie while secretly looking at Winnie's face.

I took another bite of the pie on the plate, "Well, it's still so delicious, but I'm really holding on!" With tears in my heart, I took another bite.

On the other side of the table, Aunt Yude brought a cup of hot water at some point and put it in front of her, her elbows on the table, her chin on the back of her hands, and the wrinkles in the corners of her smiling eyes deepened.

--- cycle the sun sets---

"So, you've become a Starlight Traveler?" After taking a sip of hot water, Aunt Yude asked.

The three of them sat in the living room, Winnie and Will, half-lying in their chairs with their stomachs shy. Two glasses of warm water were placed beside him.

"Hiccup, that's right, both Ver and I are ready to go into the unknown darkness to spread the light of the sacred tree."

"You and Will? Hmm, so you're going to leave the Holy Tree City? The aunt frowned.

"Yes, Winnie said she wanted to go to the Black Forest with the most star spirits first." Will looked at Winnie and took a shallow sip.

"The Black Forest, it's relatively safe there." Aunt Yude put down the water glass as if she had something on her mind, leaned forward slightly, put her left hand on her lap, and stretched out her index finger with her right hand to dot in the air. "Then you have to go to Riverdale first, it's not far from the Black Forest, and it's well supplied."

"Riverdale, I don't know what it looks like? Really looking forward to it. ”

"The Black Forest is indeed a little less dark, and the environment in it is similar to where we live, only very dark, very dim even under the light of the stars."

"It's okay, auntie, the high priest gave me a lot of things. Also, I'll find some seniors to guide us first. ”

"Little girl, not many people have been to the depths of the Black Forest, even if it is the outer part of the Black Forest, if you are not careful, there will be big problems." Aunt Yude carefully considered it.

"Auntie, don't underestimate me, my ability is very powerful." Winnie pursed her lips.

Will chuckled softly, "Aunt Virtue, the priestess taught her many of the secrets of the temple. It looks dull, but it's amazing. ”

"Who are you talking about? Stinkville, ignore you. Winnie looked away and feigned anger.

"Haha, you two are so cute." Aunt Yude laughed slightly, "Just to remind you to pay attention to safety, when did I say that little Winnie is not good?" ”

"Got it, Auntie," Winnie turned her head with a grin, "and you know that Auntie cares about me the most." ”

"Don't be too happy, little girl." The aunt interrupted Winnie and pretended to be fierce, but the tenderness between her eyebrows made her look a little naughty.

took out a small box in the drawer, "Do Auntie a favor and help me give this to the owner of the clothing store in the east of the city." ”

"Just enough to eat, go out for a walk, Will, come along?" Winnie walked over and took the box.

"Winnie, I'll ...... with you" Will jumped up as well, trying to go out with him.

"Winnie, go on your own, I still have something for Will to do"

"Alright then, I'll go." With that, he turned and walked out the door.

"Auntie, what's the matter? Uh~" Will turned his head, Aunt Yude looked serious, and the worry on his brow seemed to be visible with the naked eye.

"Auntie, uh, what's wrong?"

"Will, do the old stonemasons know about your visit to the Holy Tree City?"

"Yes, yes." Will felt a sense of oppression in the air. "Daddy knows Winnie and I are ......."

"You know what I'm going to ask! Have you made it clear to the old stonemason?! ”

"I~" didn't wait for Will to finish.

"I want you to answer me honestly!" Reaching out and pressing it on Will's shoulder, Aunt Virtue asked in a solemn tone.