"Brace yoursel—!"
My words were cut short as a tree branch slamd into us.
The car skidded like it was on ice as Daina tried her best to bring it under control.
For a mont, the car spun, completing a full rotation before coming to a jarring halt.
I shoved the door open and stepped out cautiously, scanning the surroundings.
The road was eerily quiet, save for a few cars slowing down to look at the scene.
But my focus abruptly shifted to the branch—a massive, unnatural thing, thick as a car and hovering ominously near us.
"What was that?" Daina asked as soon as she walked out of the car.
"Say..." I began, giving her a quick glance. "Does the World Tree randomly attack people?"
She frowned, before her gaze shifted to the tree branch with thickness close to a car, hovering in front of .
"Don't move," she said, her voice strained.
The branch slowly moved around like it found interesting while I remained completely still.
Sweat trickled down my face as a single thought passed through my mind.
'Can it feel the origin energy from my body?'
If it really is the reason, then I have to be ready.
I don't know if I can fight against the World Tree if it tries to attack with full power.
Not to ntion the elves, who will recognize its odd behavior.
I bit down on my lower lip, my heartbeat rumbling in my ribcage.
If things go south, maybe I should summon my daughter agai—.
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