21st Century Necromancer

In the Necromantic Space of Chen Yu, he was planting branches of the World Tree obtained from the Russians into the ground. Artoria and Joan of Arc, who had been residing in Chen Yu's Necromantic Space, were watching from the side. For them, this mystical plant that only appeared in mythological legends was quite a rare sight.

"Is this the legendary branch of the World Tree? It's hard to believe it's so ordinary." Unlike Joan, who was there merely out of curiosity, Artoria, having once been the King of Britain, was much more knowledgeable. She felt somewhat disappointed that such a renowned object as the World Tree branch seemed just like an ordinary twig.

After inserting the branch into the Essence of Earth, which he had specially exchanged from the Earth Elemental Plane, Chen Yu straightened up and said to Artoria, "Mystical items often conceal themselves. It's not unusual. Normally, the World Tree grows very slowly, taking tens of millions of years to mature. To avoid various dangers, it can only make itself inconspicuous."

After speaking, Chen Yu requested Ni Nasu to sprinkle some refined Water Elemental Essence over the planted branch of the World Tree. He then instructed the surrounding Airou Cats to take good care of this sapling.

The place Chen Yu chose to plant the World Tree was on the island where the Airou Cat Village was located, right beside the village.

"Lord Chen Yu, may I stay here?" Seeing that Chen Yu had already planted the World Tree, Joan suddenly asked Chen Yu with a request.

Chen Yu looked at Joan with a bit of surprise, not understanding why she would make such a request.noveldrama

She, along with Artoria and Gilles de Rais, as well as the Knights of the Round Table, were all staying in guest rooms within Chen Yu's castle. In terms of accommodation, the castle was undoubtedly much better than the Airou Cat Village.

Moreover, a key point was that Chen Yu had planted the World Tree here. Was Joan thinking anything about the World Tree by wanting to move here?

"This World Tree is filled with a sacred feeling. Watching it gives me a sense of inner peace." Joan explained to Chen Yu that since she chose to fall due to hatred, she found her thoughts often influenced by negative emotions. She needed something to suppress the hatred inside her to avoid being overwhelmed and losing her mind.

Originally, Joan used firm faith to resist the negative emotions generated within her. But after abandoning her faith, hatred filled her entirely. During this period, if it weren't for the companionship of Gilles de Rais and Joan's self-restraint, she might have long started her revenge against the church.

But as she gazed at the World Tree sapling planted by Chen Yu, Joan felt the long-lost inner peace. All the hatred, anger, and negative emotions deep inside her were suppressed. The constant feeling of having her reason assaulted by anger finally ceased, making her feel exceptionally relieved.

So she proposed her request to Chen Yu, wanting to stay here to harness the power of the World Tree to suppress the anger and hatred within her.

Because Joan knew clearly that she currently did not have the power for revenge, even though during this period, Gilles de Rais had been actively liaising externally, gathering many Transcendents and even using the Mingyue Society's resources to form a small force.

But these were merely a means of consoling themselves and had no real value other than proving their effort toward revenge.

The accumulation of strength requires time and needs rationality and calmness. If anger and hatred affect her emotions and cloud her mind, Joan believes that, due to Gilles de Rais's loyalty and affection for her, he would not stop her but accompany her to death.

Joan did not wish for such a thing, so she had to suppress her impulses and emotions, keeping enough calm to avoid rashly seeking revenge on the church.

This was not an easy task, but Joan had no other choice.

Fortunately, the appearance of the World Tree allowed her to feel the sacredness and tranquility, calming her negative emotions under its influence.

After hearing Joan's explanation, Chen Yu thought for a moment and said to her, "If these Airou Cats don't object to you staying in the village, you can reside there. It's not suitable to build houses near the World Tree because it will soon grow."

"Thank you for your kindness and generosity." Joan performed a knight's salute to Chen Yu.

While Joan wished to stay near the World Tree, Artoria wanted to leave the Necromantic Space.

"Lord Chen Yu, I think I should bid you farewell." Artoria spoke to him after Joan and Chen Yu finished their conversation.

"Is there something in my hospitality that makes you uncomfortable, Your Majesty Artoria?" Chen Yu naturally needed to ask the reason when Artoria wanted to take her leave.

Although he did not think Artoria wanted to leave due to any lack of hospitality, it was a necessary courtesy.

"It's not that your hospitality is poor, but I've indeed been imposing for too long." Artoria gently shook her head. Though the Celts during King Arthur's era were deemed barbarians by the Roman Empire, Artoria showed no lack of court manners. After enthusiastically praising Chen Yu's hospitality, she revealed her reason for departure.

Indeed, Artoria felt it was time to remove her crown. The Knights of the Round Table were pursuing their own desires by her order. The once King Arthur now was but a girl wanting to travel the world and savor all its culinary delights.

She came to Japan to visit her friend Chen Yu and to escort Joan and Gilles de Rais to Japan. Now that all her goals were achieved, and having lingered in Japan for a year tasting its various cuisines, she felt fulfilled. It was time to embark on a new journey to savor new dishes.

After hearing Artoria's explanation, Chen Yu expressed his understanding, somewhat curious as he inquired of Artoria, "Then where does Your Majesty Artoria plan to travel next, to taste new cuisines?"

"I want to go to China!" At the mention of this topic, Artoria's excitement was evident. She eagerly shared with Chen Yu, "I've heard that country is renowned for its culinary arts, boasting a myriad of delicacies! I must indulge to my heart's content!"

"Chinese cuisine is indeed world-renowned, Your Majesty Artoria. If you intend to try them all, it might take an ordinary person a lifetime." Chen Yu laughed upon hearing Artoria's intention to visit China, recommending, "I suggest starting with the more famous cities where you can find representative dishes, and then exploring those culinary gems hidden in the streets and alleys. Speaking of which, I have a documentary I recommend for your highness to enjoy; it's called 'A Bite of...'..."