The Druid Who Swallowed Mother Nature - Chapter 93



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Episode 93. A story that makes you want to eat

It is a concentrate whose raw material is plants.

It is safe to say that it is a natural product as it is not mixed with any chemical compounds.

If so, will its toxicity be harmful to the World Tree, the embodiment of Mother Nature?

‘As expected.’

The World Tree absorbed the medicinal properties of elixirs that could otherwise be a burden to the body without any loss.

Even if the side effects are strong, they are far less toxic than drugs.

I was confident that it wouldn’t work on me.

“How are you?”

Bordon asked secretly.

The expression was full of anticipation.

I gave him the answer he wanted.

“I am satisfied.”

“Thank goodness. As I said, there will be side effects, but considering the exhilaration that comes from reaching the heavens, it’s just a minor problem. It’s a gift from heaven. It’s a blessing from God.”

Bordon shouted loudly.

There was a solemnity that even gave off a sense of piety.

‘I guess I’m just not used to it.’

These guys called brokers did that.

They are not priests who pretend to be harmless, but they truly worship God.

That’s understandable, since it’s something you do at the risk of your life in the face of city government crackdowns.

It was a job that only a madman could dream of.

“I’ll buy them all.”

“thank you.”

Bordon quickly changed from a fanatic to a merchant, packing up his goods.

One by one, per product.

The only downside was that there wasn’t much stock, but it turned out well.

A lot of money was secretly spent arranging requests for the rooftop.

Unlike other direct sales outlets, this is a legal business, so there is no need to worry about it disappearing.

The remaining quantity could be collected on the next visit.

***

There were virtually no side effects left on the body.

Is that because it is made from plants?

The increase in natural affinity was more noticeable than the increase in horsepower.

“The World Tree pats its belly with a feeling of fullness.”

Is this a doping drug substitute for some kind of drink?

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with drinking too much, so I don’t think you need to worry too much.

It was a time when I was blankly staring at the streetlights on the roadside.

There were signs that the senses had been forcibly extended.

“The World Tree takes notice of unfamiliar faces.”

I deliberately changed my route several times instead of going straight home.

Still, since I can hear the sound, it can only be tailing.

‘What kind of guys are they?’

Since being a contract worker is a job that is perfect for grudge fraud, there are middlemen.

They were mediators who certified that everything that happened during the commission process was purely business.

There was no one who didn’t know that.

Even so, the resentment that people have is an unavoidable reality.

So I tried my best to avoid things that might cause personal resentment.

My purpose in entering this industry is also different.

So, when I considered everything comprehensively, there was only one thing that was suspicious.

‘Did your tail get stepped on?’

Beta exists.

Even though I turned all my attention to Bianca, there must have been some people who were curious.

They were more than enough to follow me.

‘I need to take it off.’

If I had been honest, I would have pretended not to notice.

So I felt uneasy about following them around.

It just so happened.

Since the effects of doping drugs still remained, it was perfect as a sandbag to relieve them.

fault!

As I ran as fast as I could, I could feel their panic.

I was only thinking of causing some light confusion, but I was surprised when my body stretched out.

It was so fast that even things I hadn’t noticed before began to show signs of life.

That’s exactly what I was hoping for.

I thought they were hiding somewhere safe, but now that their location was revealed, I could target them.

bang!

“Ugh!”

A guy standing on top of a water tower fell over.

The accuracy of the M2 Maximum has already been confirmed against bandits on similar ground.

As I took down three guys from a distance, as if I was a sniper, the guys also seemed to sense the seriousness of the situation and moved in unison.

The path of systematic dispersal was sharp and constricting.

It gave the impression that he was acting as planned in advance.

I had a strong feeling that I was being lured somewhere.

The place we arrived at was the main street.

At the same time, the intention is to avoid narrow alleys that cannot be covered.

“The World Tree finds the empty street strange.”

The traffic light was red and there were no cars or people passing by.

‘Is this a place that was reserved in advance?’

Within a few minutes, five people came out from all directions and confronted me.

They checked each other out and then furrowed their eyebrows.

“This is all the people left?”

“You took care of this much while you were running away.”

“You’re quite skilled. All the guys with less skill have been dealt a blow.”

“This isn’t the time to be having a leisurely conversation.”

I put the gun back in its holster and said.

“You put in the effort to secure a stage like this just to catch me, so I don’t think you’ll open your mouth easily no matter what I ask you.”

“……so?”

“Let’s make it easy for both of us.”

It’s a world where fists are closer than laws.

“If you make him kneel down, won’t he say something?”

I was also looking for a place to have fun.

***

The battle was one-sided.

The guys probably thought they had a better chance of winning if they could create a one-on-many situation.

In general, that was true.

However, my abilities tend to be more advantageous in battles against multiple opponents.

‘It’s not that confidence is an incomprehensible skill.’

They were skilled fighters who were good at physical work.

He was so talented that he was able to show himself without any problems even in my presence.

If you surround them in a wide area and get close, they would be confident that they can easily subdue anyone.

Splash!

“Kwaaak!”

It was a misjudgment.

No matter how good your skills are, if there is a big difference in physical ability, it is nothing more than a trick.

My fully amplified physical abilities threw their calculations off track.

I didn’t even use synchronization.

He pierced their pulses with his eyes and realized it with his body, and they quickly fell, their bodies covered in wounds.

“I think we’re finally in a position to talk.”

“Ugh!”

He grabbed the man by the collar, his elbow bent in the opposite direction, and pushed him against the wall.

He was the most skilled one, having fought with him more than a dozen times.

Unless you’re an ignorant person who does whatever you’re told, you probably know a lot.

It didn’t matter if I didn’t know.

I didn’t kill the rest of them, so all I had to do was break one of their limbs and wake them up.

“What is the purpose of your stalking? Who commissioned you? If you don’t want to die, tell me everything you know.”

“Ugh! Huh!”

The guy groaned with his mouth wide open.

He was a guy who had one arm and one leg converted into a machine.

It seemed like it would be quite painful to break his other arm, which was good.

“Focus on the pupil of the World Tree shaking.”

It was at the same time as the World Tree that I noticed the discomfort.

I move my tongue, but no sound comes out.

It wasn’t an unbearable pain since it only broke the bone cleanly.

But then cold sweat started running down my face and my eyes rolled back in my head.

As I twisted my body as if in a seizure, the scratch on my head turned red.

Wedge!

The moment I heard the sharp crack, I immediately let go of the guy and stepped back.

Plop!

The guy’s head burst open like a watermelon.

I turned my head and checked the presence of a vehicle crossing the street.

Squeak!

A van slammed on its brakes and came to a halt at the intersection, leaving long skid marks.

A group of people dressed in suits got out of the sedan that was following them like an escort and opened the back door of the luxurious van.

“I’m glad I was able to take action sooner rather than later. I could have been in big trouble.”

My skin looks strangely tanned, as if I’ve been exposed to strong sunlight.

Her hair, which had sporadically grown white, was tied tightly together.

With his wrinkled skin and the patch over one eye, he had a very charismatic look.

“Are you Allen?”

His attire, including his bulletproof vest and overalls, gave him the appearance of a soldier.

Considering the revealed face value, he is likely a former military man.

“The World Tree shrinks in a strange awe.”

‘People with military backgrounds are difficult to deal with.’

He is stubborn and rigid, so it’s hard to communicate with him.

As soon as I got out of the car, the first thing I did was to confirm my identity.

“Who is that person?”

“I asked the question first. I understand that you are wary, but shouldn’t you pay the price for saving me from danger?”

The woman nodded toward the man’s body.

“They’re crazy kids with bombs stuck in their heads. If you don’t know, you’ll fall for it.”

I touched the man’s skull that fell to the ground along with the blood.

This is the area that turned red.

Inside it, split in half, explosives and signal flags were visible.

It’s not the first time we’ve seen a robot with a modified skull, but adding a self-destruct function is just too egregious.

‘I have to admit that I received help.’

I answered the woman obediently.

“I don’t know where you found out, but it’s true that I am Allen.”

“Yes, Allen. I thought so by the look on your face. That’s not a common sight. Let’s get in my car first. This isn’t the best place to have a conversation.”

Kwajik!

Her escort knocked out the rest of the men, suffocating them.

The breath-sapping hand movements were precise and without hesitation.

He himself gave off that kind of vibe, and even his bodyguards were from the military.

‘I’ve even guarded a member of the National Assembly, but I’ve never been involved with anyone from the military.’

It was different from those guys who followed me.

What is the purpose of this?

I had no idea.

“I’ll tell you the identity of those guys and the rest of the details inside.”

It could have been a trap.

Of course, the possibility was slim.

If they were trying to take my life, they would have shown up after I was killed in a suicide bombing.

Although he was strict, he was still friendly to me.

‘I guess I can at least listen to the story.’

The people who were supposed to hear the situation were dealt with on the other side under the pretext of a suicide bombing.

It must have been a deliberate action.

If you’re curious, follow me.

I got into the car without letting my guard down.

***

“These are hunting dogs belonging to Bellis Income.”

The woman didn’t waste time talking about personal matters and got straight to the point.

“They are not people that the company raises directly, but recruits people by linking up with gangs that support them. Making them blow themselves up and silence them is a classic method they use to cut off their tails.”

For some reason, he didn’t say anything when I interrogated him.

Did the company put you on a leash?

“I have never had any ill will towards the company called Bellis Income in relation to commissions.”

“It must have been your intention to get information about the first android from you. Since you felt uncomfortable touching the Shadow Empress, you must have tried a different way.”

It was exactly as I guessed.

Even though I had dealt with all the people who had been following me, I still felt uneasy since it was confirmed that they were related to the company.

I muttered, glancing at the complex of buildings outside the tinted window.

“I need to get rid of the regrets.”

“It’s hard for a contractor to deal with a company alone. It’s not impossible, but it’s annoying. Bellis Income didn’t put all their effort into planning the operation. Now that they know it’s not easy, they won’t do anything about it. Just think of it as being bitten by a wild dog and move on.”

“I don’t understand how you can judge corporate greed so clearly.”

If a company only had a gang of underlings as its lackeys, I could easily take it down on my own.

As the saying goes, it wasn’t something that couldn’t be done, just annoying.

Beta is something that even Megacorp has its eyes on.

In my common sense, it was abnormal for a company to target such an item and then give up on it at the first attempt.

“It sounds like you’re saying that you can interfere with Bellis Income’s plans. Am I mistaken?”

I said, bringing my hand closer to the holster.

The woman explained with confidence throughout.

Unless you are someone who is deeply connected to the company, it is difficult to speak so confidently about such confidential information about the company.

“If you think I’m speaking for them, you’re mistaken. I’m just telling you what I know.”

The woman glanced at the movement of my hand, but did not change her attitude.

“I guess you misunderstood me because I introduced myself late. I have nothing to do with corporate guys. That’s Cromwell’s specialty.”

“Cromwell?”

An unexpected name came out.

“I’m sure you know the name of the broker you mainly deal with.”

“Do you know each other?”

“You helped me a few times when I was a kid.”

The woman smiled and chuckled, as if recalling the past.

“Let me introduce myself. My name is Reina, a broker. I received your information from Cromwell.”

Indeed, I could accept that he had come to me at such a perfect time and that he was well versed in the interests of Bellis Income.

If you are a famous broker, you would have heard the information from time to time.

“Now that I’ve shown up in person, Bellis Income will be re-providing an estimate soon. It’s obvious that they’ll decide it’s too much of a burden to touch you any further.”

“… … I understand that you helped. But the request is a separate matter.”

Why would a broker appear in front of a contractor?

This is a request for a place name.

I subtly expressed my opinion of rejection, but Reina paid no attention.

“I know you just got back, but listen to what I have to say first. You’ll be interested in it.”

Just as he had no doubts about my boarding the vehicle, his tone of voice seemed to indicate that he was waiting for the outcome to be determined.

“My main clients are the military.”

Military.

“The police department has requested your assistance. I would like to recommend you to them.”

Reina crossed her arms arrogantly and asked, knowing that I was agitated.

“What do you think? Isn’t it an appealing story?”