#99. The Frost Treants’ Branch

It was already the third time Kim Jin-Woo had visited the Eternal Treasury, but it felt completely different from before. The realm, which had seemed threatening enough to even suck away its own master’s soul in the past, was now neither hostile nor tempting toward its master.

“You’ve been fully recognized by the Treasury. After all that, it would be ridiculous for the Treasury to deny your qualifications when you’ve already claimed Valhǫll.” Mimir added that it had been a while since he’d seen the Treasury so docile, and seemed almost moved by the fact.

“Aren’t you going to say anything this time around?” Kim Jin-Woo asked.

Mimir, who had gently retreated to the side to pave the way for Kim Jin-Woo, cautiously answered, “If I may, I’d like to caution you to not stay inside too long. The brilliance of the precious artifacts is certainly pleasing to the eye, but sometimes, one may forget one’s purpose after being blinded by their enchanting glitter.”

Having said that, Mimir quickly added with a look of embarrassment, perhaps feeling ashamed that a mere Treasurer like him had dared to speak something so redundant to the true master...