Behen Archipelago IV

The World Tree existed in the Elf Forest. In other words, Sticks was originally from the Elf Forest. But why had he come to the Behen Archipelago?

Dave looked at Bini and asked,

"Why did Sticks come to the Behen Archipelago? Is it related to the disease from Raiders?"

"Yes, that's right! His original purpose for coming here was to treat his disease!"

"Is there a medicine that grows only in this place?"

"I don't know. After coming here, I only saw Sticks eating the blue coconut... Ah!"

"That's it."

The means to treat the disease. Dave turned his gaze toward the palm trees. His field of view was filled with blue coconuts.

He brought them to Sticks and asked,

"Can you recover if you eat this?"

Sticks looked at the blue coconuts and, with great effort, barely managed to open his mouth.

"That... If it's mixed with the leaves of the World Tree..."

"Mix them together?"

Sticks nodded. Dave cut open the coconut shells while asking Bini,

"What are the leaves of the World Tree?"

"I'll find them!"

Piece by piece, Bini searched inside Sticks' robe. After a while, he pulled out some green leaves and handed them to Dave.

[Leaves of the World Tree (6) have been acquired.]

[Leaves of the World Tree]

Leaves that periodically fall from the World Tree, which defends nature. They don't dry out even after hundreds of years.

Weight: 0.1

"How many should I mix in?"

At Dave's question, Sticks raised one finger. Dave placed one leaf into the coconut and mixed it well. Then, something interesting happened. The transparent liquid inside the coconut turned emerald.

[You have successfully prepared 'Elf Miraculous Medicine'!]

[Recipe: Elf Miraculous Medicine has been acquired!]

[Elf Miraculous Medicine]

Recovers from all abnormal statuses immediately.

The effects are exceptional, but the recipe is extremely simple. Anyone can make it.

Dave was astonished.

"Recovers from all abnormal statuses immediately!"

"It truly is miraculous medicine," Dave murmured. After all, the Gourmet Dragon was an Ancient Dragon—one of the top predators of this world—yet this medicine could counter the disease inflicted by him.

[The first aid for Sticks is successful!]

[An elf never forgets an act of grace. Sticks now sees you as his savior and will show great affection toward you in the future!]

"Heok... Heok... Thank you. Thanks to you, I was able to overcome a great crisis."

Sticks got up and respectfully bowed.

"I am the high elf, Sticks. Can I ask for my benefactor's name?"

Sticks's beauty was more brilliant than before after his color was restored. Despite being male, he was beautiful enough to compare to Emma and others.

"Dave."

Dave answered briefly and Sticks asked again.

"Are you Braham's descendant?"

"No, I am not," Dave replied.

"I knew it... Wait, you aren't?" Sage Sticks exclaimed, his confidence suddenly shaken.

"Yes, I am not Braham's descendant," Dave reaffirmed.

"But your magic and your presence..." Sticks questioned, his voice filled with doubt.

"I am indeed a descendant of someone whose magic surpassed even Braham's," Dave said.

Sticks paused for a moment before nodding. "You are a legend, right?"

"Yes, I am," Dave confirmed with a slight nod.

Sticks let out a sigh of relief and then spoke with determination.

"Help me cleanse the Hall of Fame."

At that moment, a notification appeared in Dave's sight.

[★ Hidden Quest ★ Contaminated Hall of Fame]

It had been 97 years.

Sticks, who came to the Behen Archipelago to collect blue coconuts, was astonished. He admired the islands with their breathtaking scenery—monuments honoring past legends—and the sanctuaries filled with a mysterious atmosphere.

Then, someone transformed it, filling it with trials.

"In order for the current legends to become true legends, they need to inherit the power left behind by the former legends. However, all kinds of trials prevent them from entering, so I must sacrifice myself."

He waited for a hero—someone who would understand the importance of the Behen Archipelago and cleanse it alongside him. Sticks waited, dreaming of that day.

[You have entered the 29th island.]

[This is a save point. Do you want to save your position?]

[You have been registered. When you enter the Behen Archipelago later, you will start from the 29th island.]

Dave moved forward while listening to Sticks' long story. He smiled as he passed through the 29th island.

"I will do my best so that your efforts aren't in vain."

Dave coveted many of Sticks' skills, especially his Learning and Education abilities. What if he let Sticks train the talents in Winston? Or even educate his own child in the future? It would be perfect. That's right—Dave was determined to win Sticks over.

Thus, he tried to show off his best side as much as possible.

[You have entered the 30th island.]

[ Your level has dropped to Level 1 ]

" huh?"

Dave's eyes widened.

"this is the reason why I couldn't break through here..."

Sticks let out a belated sigh.

"There is a very powerful curse. I can't draw out my full strength."

"..."

Dave frowned.

"This place recreates the challenger's worst nightmare."

[The 30th island: Nightmare.]

"This island recreates the greatest trial the challenger has ever faced," Sticks explained. "In my case, I was forced to relive my battle against Raiders in front of the World Tree. My power was suppressed to what it was back then, and I couldn't escape from Raiders. That's why I can never break through the 30th island."

He sighed before continuing, "I hope the trials you've experienced in the past aren't too heavy."

Dave nodded, his expression unreadable, as he waited to see what his nightmare would be.

Soon, the mist lifted, and Dave found himself face-to-face with a troll—a massive green monster with rotten breath.

"What?" Sticks exclaimed in shock. He had expected a powerful monster, given Dave's overwhelming strength, yet there was only a single troll.

"Sticks, let me tell you something," Dave said as he unsheathed the same Unique-grade sword he had used to kill his first monster—this very troll in Satisfy.

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