Genshin Impact: My roommate and I became funny Hilichurls

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The Great Tree King's gentle smile froze, and an expression of disbelief and surprise appeared on his face.

She subconsciously glanced at the group of strangely dressed and eccentrically styled "reinforcements" behind Nasita, but her gaze finally settled on the skeleton mage who exuded a powerful aura of death yet inexplicably gave off a "reliable" feeling.

"Although I don't know what you've been through or how you got here, but..."

The voice of the Great Tree King was filled with deep weariness and helplessness.

“I have been completely corrupted by forbidden knowledge, a ‘lesion’ that even I cannot eradicate… The only way is to take me and these memories with me…”

"Forbidden knowledge?"

Qingyu stepped forward, hands on his hips, speaking in a relaxed tone as if discussing the weather.

"That thing isn't a problem for us."

"Although using that ring really hurt my wallet..."

Flying Squirrel also stepped forward and stood side by side with Nasita. He looked at the Great Tree King, and a red light flashed in his eyes.

“But compared to that, I would rather not see Nasida sad.”

After saying that, he raised his right hand and pointed the [Meteor Ring], which contained the power of miracles, at the Great Tree King and the withered World Tree phantom.

"Ring, grant my wish!"

The flying squirrel's voice, amplified by magic, was filled with majesty and echoed throughout this space of consciousness.

"In the name of Ainz Ooal Gown! To completely separate, purify, and forget the 'forbidden knowledge' that has afflicted this world—the Great Tree King Buyer and the World Tree!"

Om-! ! !

The star gem on the meteor ring once again burst forth with an incomparably dazzling, all-purifying pure white radiance!

The light, like a warm tide, instantly engulfed the figure of the Great Tree King and also enveloped the enormous World Tree!

In the light, the black, thorny contaminants that clung to the Great Tree King like maggots on its bones emitted a silent shriek, melting and evaporating as quickly as snow meeting the sun!

A warm, pure, and vibrant energy began to replace the original withering and deathly stillness!

This time, the light of miracle was not for killing, but for—redemption!

Chapter 83 Elimination of Forbidden Knowledge

"Incredible..."

The Great Compassion Tree King stared in disbelief at his hands. His body, which had been elusive and ghostly, was now incredibly solid and full of the warmth of life.

That forbidden knowledge pollution that had plagued her for centuries, relentlessly eroding her will and existence like a bone-deep sore, had actually... vanished without a trace! Not even a single trace remained!

This feeling is like having a heavy mountain that has been pressing on your heart for thousands of years lifted off your chest, making your whole soul feel light and clear.

"Simply removing the pollution is not enough."

Qingyu stepped forward and pulled out a talisman stone—a horse talisman—carved with a horse-shaped pattern and radiating a gentle, healing glow, seemingly from some extradimensional pocket.

(From "Jackie Chan Adventures", possessing the ability to remove all negative effects and restore to a perfect state).

He aimed the talisman at the still somewhat bewildered Great Tree King and activated its power.

The Horse Talisman responded immediately, emitting a softer yet vibrant emerald green light that enveloped the Great Compassion Tree King like warm spring water.

Bathed in this life energy, the Great Tree King, whose original body was exactly the same as Nasita's and resembled that of a child, began to grow at a visible speed!

Her figure became slender, her limbs stretched out, and her long white hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall. Her previously slightly loose clothing was now stretched taut by her fuller figure, making it fit her better. She radiated a mature, wise, and loving maternal glow.

This is the true form of the Great Compassion Tree King, who once ruled over Mount Sumeru!

The light slowly dissipated.

The Great Tree King raised its hand in a daze, looking at its fingers that had become long and strong, feeling the surging life force and complete divine power within its body.

She could hardly believe it and subconsciously pinched the skin on the back of her hand with her fingers.

A clear, slight pain was felt.

This is not a dream! Nor is it an illusory consciousness!

This is a real body of flesh and blood! She...she's...truly resurrected?!

"Welcome back, Great Tree King."

Nasita stepped forward, looked up at this "sister" (or mother) who was of the same origin as her but completely different, her face beaming with a genuine, radiant smile, and reached out her little hand.

"We...we're all waiting for you."

Naxi Da's voice was soft and sweet, yet full of power.

Looking at Nasita's sincere smile, and then at the strange yet miraculous "reinforcements" behind her, the Great Tree King was filled with mixed emotions. In the end, all her emotions transformed into a relieved and gentle smile. She reached out and gently took Nasita's small hand in hers.

She nodded vigorously, tears glistening in her eyes.

"I am back."

At the very moment the forbidden knowledge was completely eradicated, its effects were rapidly reflected back into the entire real world of Sumeru.

In the city of Sumeru, at Dina Zede's home.

While reading a book, Dina Zede suddenly felt a slight itch on the back of her hand.

She looked down and saw that the marks of the demonic scales that had accompanied her for years and were considered a symbol of an incurable disease were now emitting a faint white light, and then, like snow being illuminated by the sun, they gradually faded and disappeared!

In just a few breaths, the back of her hand became smooth and new, with no trace of disease visible!

"This...this is..."

Dina Zede touched the back of her hand, which had completely returned to normal, in disbelief. She was speechless with shock and joy.

After a long silence, she trembled and murmured, "The Demon Scale Disease...it's gone? Really...it's gone..."

Huacheng Guo was the residence of the forest patrol officer.

Tinari was carefully changing the bandage on Cole's arm.

When the old bandages were untied, the two of them froze.

The once gruesome marks of the demonic scale disease on Cole's arms were now enveloped in a warm white light, fading and smoothing out at a visible speed, revealing the healthy, pink skin underneath!

“Mr. Tinari… this is…”

Cole's voice trembled with disbelief, and her eyes instantly filled with tears.

Tina held Cole's hand tightly, now fully recovered. Even the usually composed Tina couldn't hide his excitement, his large ears twitching slightly with joy: "Cole... you're cured! Your Demon Scales disease is completely healed!"

"Mr. Tinari! Cole!"

Just then, a group of forest rangers ran over excitedly. The leader, disregarding etiquette, shouted, "The Dead Zone! It's gone!"

"We've just confirmed it! All known dead zones, whether in the rainforest or on the edge of the desert, have just vanished on their own! The pollution and decay in those places have disappeared, and life is rapidly recovering!"

This news, like a final surprise, hit everyone hard.

Tina took a deep breath, trying to calm the surging emotions within her.

He raised his head, his gaze piercing through the layers of rainforest foliage, looking towards the direction of Sumeru City.

He absolutely refused to believe that the Demonic Scale Disease and the Dead Zone, which had plagued Sumeru for hundreds of years, would disappear at the same time for no reason.

Only divine power can accomplish this.

He lowered his head, placed his right hand on his chest, and said softly in an unprecedentedly devout tone:

"Thank you... Lord Little Lucky Grass King, and... Supreme Lord."

He knew that it must have been those two people who created today's miracle.

It not only cured Ke Lai, but also removed a huge cancer that had lasted for five hundred years from the entire Sumeru.

Warm sunlight filtered through the leaves, illuminating Cole's joyful tears and the smiles on all the rangers' faces, a light of rebirth.

Sumeru has been reborn.

Chapter 84 Discussion on Knives

When the flying squirrel, holding the mature and gentle Great Tree King Buyer in one hand and carrying the adorable and innocent Little Lucky Grass King Nasita on its shoulder, reappeared in the square of Sumeru City like an old father (?) taking his two daughters on a trip—

The entire city of Sumeru fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone stared wide-eyed and gaped, as if they had been collectively frozen in place.

Their gazes swept back and forth across the familiar yet unfamiliar benevolent face of the Great Tree King, Nasita's cheerful smile, and the flying squirrel's iconic skull.

A massive roar of cheers and cries, loud enough to rip off the rooftops of the entire port of Omos, erupted like a tsunami! The entire city of Sumeru was in complete uproar!

"The Great Tree King! It's His Majesty the Great Tree King!!"

"Waaaaah... The Tree King is back! Am I dreaming?!"

"Grass God! Both Grass Gods are here!"

"Long live the Supreme One! It was him! It must have been him who brought the Tree King back!"

People cried tears of joy, hugged each other, and jumped for joy!

Countless flowers and ribbons were thrown into the air, making the celebration far larger than the previous Flora Festival!

The Great Tree King, which had been missing for five hundred years and existed only in ancient books and legends, has truly returned! This is nothing short of a miracle!

The remaining small group, such as some scholars and disciplinary officers who had received strict training in facial expression management, after a brief moment of shock, began to use their willpower to control the corners of their mouths that were turning up wildly!

No laughing! Be reserved! Maintain the image of a scholar/disciplinary officer!

But...but I'm so happy! Its mouth seems to have a mind of its own! It wants to get up close and personal with its ears!

Then a group of people appeared in the square with distorted expressions, looking as if they were crying or laughing, and appearing to be enduring great pain.

Among them, the one who was both the most "painful" and the most "happy" was none other than Elhesen, who had just been dragged out of the office by the Wolf King for some fresh air!

When he saw the figure of the Great Tree King, he was stunned at first, and then the corner of his mouth on his usually expressionless face began to twitch wildly at an extremely unscientific frequency and amplitude!

He wasn't laughing; he was ecstatic! Because the return of the Great Tree King meant that Nasita now had a truly capable elder!

He, Al-Hysen! Finally, I'm free from that damned, mountain of paperwork hell!

He had even started drafting his resignation letter in his mind... no, he had started applying for a long leave of absence!