“...... You haven't explained what this has to do with the ghost I need to subdue. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 Even Eco was obviously a little overwhelmed, so she brought the topic back to the subject.

Well, in fact, at this point, Eco guessed it. Probably this tree is also a wise being that has lived for many years. But this existence doesn't have many opportunities to talk to others for a long time, so it's so chattering, right?

Moreover, for the "elderly", it is not normal to recall and tell about the past.

Just a little bit of attention needs to be paid to this "degree" issue......

Eco's complaint made Lao Shu silent for a while before he said, "I'm sorry, I said a lot of unnecessary things. Well, though, those words aren't entirely relevant to the ghost. ”

After a pause, Lao Shu continued: "After the spirit monument was suppressed, basically the undead who were not devoured at that time were liberated and were able to enter the reincarnation cycle, but this ghost was the one that was about to be devoured by it when the spirit monument was about to be suppressed, and when it was about to be suppressed, it was about to be devoured by it when it was about to be suppressed-it was lucky that it was saved before this process was completed. But it's also unfortunate that because it's so badly damaged, there's no way to enter samsara – otherwise it's going to be the kind of mutilation that will only be stillborn no matter how many times it is reincarnated. ”

Therefore, after rescuing it from the spirit stele, the inhibition force sealed it together in the sealable tree, allowing it to recover itself in the long river of time. ”

"And then, after so many years, it certainly came back a long time ago. And because of its 'immortal' characteristic, it has slowly become a demigod-level existence with good strength. ”

"In terms of strength, it is even much stronger than you, and it is a demigod-level peak-level existence. ”

"So, why am I able to subdue it?" Echo asked.

Lao Shu: "Saying that it is 'subduing' is actually just something that will be faced in the worst case. In fact, it's the kind of existence that can talk -- if you're lucky, you don't have to fight. ”

"But after all, you don't know the psychology of the other party, so you have to be ready to do it. And if you start to do it, because of the suppression of the sealing tree, the other party can only use the ability of the half-step eighth-order at most. And compared to you, the opponent's combat experience is 0. So you won't have a reason to lose. ”

Eco: "The second question, why are you targeting this ghost?

Old Tree: "This ghost...... It's been a long time since I've reached the peak level of a demigod. If you ignore it, in case you break through to the god level and break the seal, you have evil thoughts in your heart and perform evil deeds. Isn't that troublesome? The inhibition that has already been taught a lesson is not going to repeat this kind of drama. So if the other party agrees, the inhibition decides to make it the 'guardian' of this world. If you don't agree, you will destroy it. ”

Eco nodded, "Okay, got it." Is there anything else? If not, I'll go back. ”

"Hmm...... If there's anything else, it's one thing......" Just as Eco was about to go back, the old tree suddenly stopped her again.

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"Well, so, I'm probably going to be going for a while this time, sorry. ”

“...... Okay, I see, stay safe, Eco. ”

"I see, goodbye. ”

"Well, goodbye. ”

......

Looking in the direction of Eco's departure, Nora was distracted for a long time, and after a long sigh, she silently returned to her dormitory.

This time...... She suddenly had a hunch that the time for the next goodbye probably wouldn't come so soon, right?

Thinking of this, she sighed faintly again, and couldn't help but turn her head sideways, speechless.

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After arriving at the destination and making contact with the target, Eco realized that this mission was simpler than he expected, but it was also more difficult than expected.

What is simpler than expected, and what is very fortunate is that the other party is indeed as Lao Shu said, it is possible to communicate through dialogue, and there is no need to use violence to submit.

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A ghost girl dressed in plain clothes and with delicate short hair. Although it is not very beautiful, it has a cute and pleasing appearance. Could she be the target of her this time? Looking at the ghost girl in front of her, Eco felt that she was probably right.

"Hello, are you the only one here?" "To be on the safe side, Eco decided it would be better to test it again.

In fact, the Ghost Girl had already discovered Eco, but she didn't know what she was trying to do. When Eco appeared and walked up to her step by step, asking questions, the girl seemed to notice that Eco had no ill intentions, so she smiled and said, "yes, if you're looking for someone here, it's probably me, right?"

In the ensuing conversation, the ghost girl who calls herself Hilda is the target of Eco's trip. After Eco showed her intentions, Hilda told Eco bad news.

“...... Well, I see what you mean. But unfortunately, my existence is bound by this tree and that spiritual monument at the same time. So if the world's inhibition really wants me, then please free me from this bondage. If you're just worried about whether I'll be infected by the resentment of the Spirit Monument, you just need to destroy me. After listening to Eco's words, Hilda smiled meaningfully and said.

...... Her reaction made Eco unable to understand whether the other party was testing or telling the truth. But it doesn't matter.

Eco himself never wanted to erase the other person's thoughts. And from the words of the old tree, it can be concluded that the restraining force did not want to erase Hilda's thoughts, so she chose the way to free the other party from bondage.

After hearing Eco's decision, Hilda smiled brightly, "Thank you very much Miss Eco for your assistance. So, all we need to do is ......"

Thus, Eco and Hilda began the project of freeing Hilda from the twin shackles of the "tree" and the "spirit tablet...... This is a project that has lasted for more than 20 years. (To be continued.) )