Hiel's Workshop

It seems like there are too many types of items. Let's try again after reducing the number of types.

It seems like my possessions are too heavy. Let's try again after lightening the load.

It's a workshop with lots of oddities.

It looks like Hiel's preliminary rift reactor. It seems like it could be operated upon touching it.

As soon as the Dark Debris was placed in the middle of Hiel's arrangement, everything went dark and a strange voice appeared out of nowhere.

[????]

According to the estimation, the time it takes for home tree's restoration is at least 200 years. During that period, 80% of life forms on this land will be destroyed.

However, if we were to take care of the life forms in the land without restoring home tree, without the basic resources to support the life forms, it will inevitably reach destruction. That period would not even last more than 400 years.

Will we enjoy long lasting peace taking into account the 200 years of sacrifice? Or, do we just die out after working to sustain life for 400 years.

We ask for the wisdom of Elder Assembly.

[A low voice]

We will first consider your report. The assembly's decision is.... (Static... Static)

Noises interfered the voice and the present time returned.

Hiel seems to continue with the improvement. It does not seem right to touch it.

[Robert]

Hmm?

Could this be... the guys from last time?

Come to think of it,

It was good that Robert appeared in such clarity. But he seems really mad about the time when the communication got cut off last time. Let's first calm his hand holding my collar up.

Hmm? The necklace in your right hand...

You may fool others, but you can't fool me. Tell me straight. Where is that necklace from?

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As you know, this is Sir Etran's necklace.

Sir Etran seemed exhausted. So I showed him how the future of his work looks like.

......

He didn't know whether his work was a success or a failure, but after seeing Bifrost full of life, he found the strength to continue.

I see. That's what happened.

And Sir Etran asked me to deliver this necklace to you. It was to let you know that he won't ever give up the future of Bifrost he's seen.

The only thing is.. He was worried about how you were doing. Especially since he couldn't see whether your home tree grew successfully.

That can't be helped. The one who is putting in the life force cannot leave the place.

Ah, you are trying to show Etran my home tree's leaf. You ask such an obvious question...

In fact, my home tree just bloomed up its first leaf. It's very big and full of splendor. Give me a minute.

Robert's reaction has not emerged yet. He must be still in the process of obtainig a home tree leaf.

I kept you waiting.

Take this home tree leaf. This is a leaf that I obtained myself, so it won't affect home tree much at all.

And the necklace you gave me earlier, I understand very well the will of Etran, so you can just return it back to him.

There's no way I would feel good after receiving a necklace from that kid. I know it might be troublesome, but please give it back to him.

Oh, and please tell him I said this. As much as you trust in me, I trust in you.

And to not cry anywhere he goes... Wait, no I take that one back.

After making that statement, Robert disappeared back into the reactor. In my hand were Robert's home tree leaf and Etran's necklace.

With the energy from the golden leaf, my body and mind feel like they are rejuvenated. Gained experience points and job experience points.

The rift reactor is lying here. I guess I don't have use for it right now.

Now, the rift reactor could be used to look at the past, present, or other dimensions. Let's take a look at it whenever necessary.

[???]

A person like you who doesn't know the power of love is destitute!!

It's been a while since I felt that about myself. Yes, indeed... This machine is getting on my nerves.

CHTTTTSTATIC~~~~ ANG!?~~ CHTTTTT ~ oh my shoulder!!

Oh, I'm sorry. I'm going to leave this channel.

Etran's sad legend

[Etran]

Hey Robert, do you know? My sad expression... There is a sad legend here.

I don't believe in myths.

The person who drew me. He couldn't get into it when he was drawing the sad expression.

Wait a minute! What are you trying to say. If you are trying to say something dangerous for the present time, you should let it be!!

Nah~ why not? This trascends time and space. Where else would I talk about it?

Hm, ok fine. If that's the case, let's just hear the rest of that story. So what happened to that Mr. L?

(This guy mentioned his initial! Ok, this guy is making it more dangerous than I am!!) He took out equipments from the storage to see if he wants to refine them.

So he broke them.

He did...

Kekekeke...

His expression then is this one here. Isn't it sad?

Sorry I laughed.

What if Etran and Robert were the prisoner and the guard?

Hey Guard~ I think the humidity here is too high. My skin is gonna be ruined. Is that ok? Huh?

Wash your face.

Oh...

Etran and Robert were put to work as cat merchants.

Welcome welcomeow~! We are cat merchants, always serving guests as our kingeow~! Special sale! One piece of meat for 200 Zeny!!

If you buy it now, we will also give you 3 canned foodseow!! Buy lotseow!!!

(Hey, Robert! Don't just stand there and imitate a cat or something! If you just stand still, we are gonna be kicked out!)

GRRRRRR....

A dog?...

Etran and Robert were placed in a Flight machine.

Hey Robert, don't you love this machine that flies in the air?

Huh? Why are you looking so green? What's wrong?

Etran, I was looking for a restroom here.

Ok, so what about the restroom.

They don't have one here. No restrooms here.

We will be arriving at Izlude Airport in 6 hours.

Hahahha, I can't keep myself from laughing after listening to you.

Ughh....

Let us go as we are to Izlude!!!

Iron Chef Robert

I'm going to bake a pie now.

Really really?

Are you going to add some blueberries too? I love blueberry pies!

Of course. I'm also going to add some raspberries from morning and add some syrup too.

Raspberries will add that berry citrus flavor!! I love raspberry pies! How many are you baking? Isn't two just too little?

I'm going to bake 1. You aren't getting one.

Huh??....

Robert actually likes beer.

Oh man~ I'm craving for some chilled beer and yakitori back in the human world~

Robert! Robert! Did you see the new yakitori place here? They are doing a grand opening sale today! Let's go eat some!

(Really, they actually sell that here?)

How could you be talking about beer? You should be ashamed of yourself, Etran~

Huh?... You don't like beer, Robert?

That's just something that humans drink. You go ahead. I don't really care for it.

Ok. Oh well then.

But do they have good yakitori there?

Yeah!! Totally good! Do you want to go? Huh?

Well, it's not that I really want yakitori or anything, but....

Yayyy!!!!

Robert the cook

MmmMmm~ Smells so good.

Etran is going to be back soon. By then, it should be ready.

Ah~ very good. Look at this perfect pie. The fragrance is amazing, too. Should I taste it a bit?

Hmm.. No.

I'll eat it with him when Etran comes home.

Robert who went over to Etran's house with the pie.

[Etran's Notice]

Welcome to Etran's home! I went to Bifrost to water some plants! It's going to take at least two days because the land is so large. Any gifts can be left at the door.

Oh, I'm sure there won't be anyone with gifts. Especially nothing like Robert bringing a nicely baked pie, hahaha.

Ok, I didn't! My gosh, I didn't bake the pie!!!

Childhood friends, Etran and Robert

Hey, why are you crying like that?

Sob sob...Dona of the same class are making fun of my size and calling me a Papang...

That's all it was? Just because they call you a Papang, it doesn't mean you, a Dona, will turn into a Papang! Those guys just wanted to see you cry. Why don't you stop crying?

Sob...

Really now... You cry too often.

I wish I was as calm and cool as you were, Robert.

Psh, you are 100 years too early to be as cool as I am...

That night

This is the place where those kids who make fun of Etran hang out often. Shall I see who they are?

Nobody knows why, but it was told that the Laphines who made fun of Etran were hospitalized for 4 weeks.

You shouldn't be a kid like this~ School violence is an unforgivable crime. Friends should stay away from violence and spend good times together.

In boiling water~ 3 minutes~ ... Static static

3 minutes in boiling water... What after that. Does it mean it will die 3 minutes in boiling water? Do I pour the boiling water over a monster or something?

Houston~ Houston~ This is CHTTTCHTTT~ We see a large tower and a tree. It seems like there are life forms here on this planet as well~ STATIC~

Some desperate voices are heard. Not sure what the words, planets and life forms, are referring to.

There's too much static. Try adjusting the frequency.

The work desk is a huge mess.