Gift

“That is for the elves, you are different,” the Tree of Life answered flatly, “I use up the life energy I generate to create the eternal springwater, so I reduced my output to the elves and increased my focus on this. They can go back to reproducing like they do naturally.”

“Why are you giving me such special treatment?” Richard asked softly.

“Because I need to prove that I am more valuable than my core.”

“Ha, a smart one! Now, here’s the second question. With how conducive this world is to the growth of flora, can you speed up your own advancement to a world tree?”

This time, the ancient voice trembled with emotion, “You mean…”

“If possible, I’d like to try and help you become a world tree. Of course, that’s only if you’re loyal enough.”

“.... Every region of this world can only have one world tree. Once it forms, the entire forest in that region will fall under...