I Possessed a Game Where I Die If I Don’t Clear the Tower - Chapter 79

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Chapter 79. Entering the 6th Floor
“…You’ve decided to take the World Tree’s guardian under your command?”
[Zehar Al Rashid’s loyalty has decreased.]
[Zehar Al Rashid’s favorability has decreased.]
The moment Zehar Al Rashid heard about my new companion, alarms blared loudly.
‘It’s been a while since this happened.’
I gently stroked the back of his hand and spoke.
“There’s no need to worry. I’ve already put the bridle on.”
To be precise, he’d put it on himself.
‘How am I to trust your words?’
Solandir was different from those who would readily believe me whenever I made a meaningful expression and spouted plausible words.
He suspected first, asking how he could trust a branch thief.
If I could persuade him, it would have been easy, but it didn’t matter if I couldn’t.
What I wanted from Solandir was just one thing: to relay this information to someone in the World Tree Kingdom.
[Quest] The World Tree’s Secret
Ancient texts contained the following passage:
‘The roots of the World Tree are withering.’
It’s an intriguing matter, but whether it’s true or not remains unknown.
It seems necessary to ask someone about it.
Objective
Ask an elf about the World Tree (1/3)
Reward
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Then this quest would naturally complete, and I’d have material to negotiate with the World Tree Kingdom.
But Solandir wouldn’t even do that willingly.
‘Do you have evidence? I cannot relay such dangerous information to the kingdom without proof.’
I too would have preferred to discuss this with evidence if possible.
The problem was that I could only present evidence by completing the quest.
To achieve my objective, I had to communicate with the elves of the World Tree Kingdom.
Non-human races
―specifically, the races from whom the Previous Lord had stolen sacred relics (elves, dwarves, draconians)―
Because of the ban on entry, there wasn’t a single elf in my territory who would know about the World Tree.
Since I couldn’t honestly reveal these circumstances, I offered a plausible excuse.
‘I find it equally untrustworthy. How am I to trust you and hand over precious evidence?’
Solandir’s answer was characteristically elf-like in its clarity.
‘If what’s needed between us is trust, then there’s only one way.’
He chose to settle in and build that trust.
“…And so it came to pass.”
After a long silence, Zehar Al Rashid gazed at me quietly and asked.
“I understood the World Tree was withering, but beyond that, it’s rotting…. How exactly do you know such a fact, my lord?”
‘Right. I knew you’d ask about that first.’
Camilia showed no sign of confusion. Rather, she tilted her head as if questioning what was strange about it.
“I don’t understand what you mean. I know it, so I know it.”
“Yes? You mean you already know… Oh.”
That’s right, you remembered? The Lord is supposed to have amnesia according to the setting.
Even if mysterious memories exist in her mind, she might not know why they’re there.
Camilia spoke with shameless confidence.
“What’s the problem? Thanks to this, I get to keep the World Tree’s guardian by my side and use her. It works out well.”
“That’s… but…”
Camilia grasped Zehar Al Rashid’s hesitant hand and pulled him toward her.
“I told you everything I discussed with Solandir without hiding anything because I trust you, Zehar.”
No knowledge I possess matters more than you.
She added as much while gazing at him with profound eyes.
For reference, it was sincere. What good is knowing the strategy? Without Zehar, nothing—not administration, nothing—runs properly.
Except for those rare moments when I plant bad ending flags like some hidden mastermind, I was always grateful.
Hoping such feelings would reach him, Camilia squeezed his hand firmly.
Fortunately, her sincerity reached his heart safely, as Zehar’s cheeks flushed and his eyelashes lowered.
“Truly, my Lord…”
[Zehar Al Rashid’s loyalty increases.]
[Zehar Al Rashid’s affection increases.]
Good, problem solved.
With Zehar’s approval, the conclusion was as good as reached.
Camilia immediately summoned Solandir, who had been staying at the inn the Adventurer Guild had rented for them, to the Castle.
She called Mina at the same time.
Shortly after, both stood before Camilia in a line.
“You’ll be seeing each other often from now on, so introduce yourselves.”
Mina looked utterly confused about what was happening, but she still greeted Solandir as instructed.
“Um… hello?”
“I’m not particularly pleased to see you again, but greetings.”
Receiving Solandir’s curt greeting, Mina laughed awkwardly and looked toward Camilia.
She seemed to want to ask why she’d been called here, so Camilia readily explained.
“Why would I introduce an elf to an alchemist? If you need materials, use them as much as you like.”
“Yes?”
“Solandir has a talent for cultivating medicinal herbs.”
Being level 7, Solandir also had all three trait slots unlocked.
The second trait was ‘Gardener of the World Tree’, an ability that granted bonuses when cultivating plants.
“I didn’t come here to cultivate medicinal herbs.”
“Consider it a process for building trust.”
Solandir didn’t seem interested in herb cultivation, his expression turning sour, but she ignored it.
She wouldn’t be bringing the others to the Tower for a while anyway, so she might as well put him to work like this.
“The fields are already being prepared, so if you need any seeds, request them from Horan.”
“Oh, that’s… Thank you so much.”
Mina fidgeted with her fingers, seeming both delighted and burdened as she asked.
“I… I’ve never really created anything remarkable before, so why are you being so kind to me….”
Realizing mid-sentence that this wasn’t something she should be saying to Lord Camilia, she closed her mouth with an “I’m sorry.”
But the system window was honest.
[Mina Alkes’ affection has increased.]
Camilia restrained the urge to stroke the pointed ears peeking through her hair and answered plainly.
“When the time comes, I will need your assistance, so focus on your research without worry.”
The Librarian needn’t fret—Camilia fully intended to extract maximum value from her.
There was far too much to gain, starting with the Stamina +1 Potion.
In any case, Camilia had now completed all the Territory work she needed to do.
The Territory’s reputation had climbed out of the negatives, so there was no reason to hesitate any longer.
Camilia clenched her fist as she thought.
‘Finally, time to conquer The Tower!’
The target was the 6th Floor Seal Chamber.
The party members were Rohengreen Ashen, Nashu Shumel, and Netanel Fragma.
“Here we go again!”
“Shumel, focus.”
She brought the knight duo because their level-ups were the most urgent.
“I was planning to go to City Hall today to help with some work… but employer, couldn’t your Religious Order hire just one more Priest?”
No matter what Netanel said, Camilia had no intention of letting him go.
Wasn’t it standard practice to bring a dedicated healer on the first clear attempt?
With this party, the damage output was a bit lacking, but that was something I could cover regardless.
I’d brought the knockoff Poison Field to follow the knockoff Stone Shower and knockoff Holy Water Cannon.
“Let’s enter.”
As the party crossed the Gate, a loading screen appeared alongside a brilliant flash of light.
[Loading… 41%]
[Tip: You don’t need to eliminate all the ‘evil’ trapped in the Seal Chamber.
Subdue those who dream of escape, and make them obey you.
It will be a most enjoyable experience. In the process, you might even learn secrets about The Tower.]
‘I was already planning to reseal the boss monster alive today anyway.’
The Discarded Homunculus, which had appeared as the boss monster from Floor 1 through Floor 5, was essentially a tutorial guide to teach the Seal Chamber system.
It had to be eliminated, and a new evil had to be placed in its stead.
But Floor 6 and beyond were different. Instead of elimination, I could reseal them through means like subjugation or negotiation.
In the Lower Floors where loot efficiency wasn’t great, this was the orthodox strategy.
As the light faded and the damp Underground Aqueduct came into view, Camilia took a deep breath.
‘Good. Let’s go.’
The conquest had finally begun.

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