Chapter 128 Just a Volcano

"Huh... ha..."

Cold... extremely cold.

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Even though the surroundings are filled with hot magma, even if you can only see absolute red with your eyes, it's still cold...

That chill comes from the crater.

There was constant coldness coming from the direction above his head, and he couldn't help but send the fire elemental beside him to find out.

However, there was no response.

"..."

It's so bad, I haven't felt this bad in a long time.

"..."

But who am I?

After it couldn't help but think this, he tried to stick his head out of the magma for the first time, and then his whole body.

This was followed by her lower body.

"..."

Yes, the personal pronouns are very strange, and the names are also "he, she, it", which is very confusing, because at this moment...

This person was hovering over the hot lava, looking up through the huge black rock walls stacked up in layers, and looking at the cold sky above the crater.

The upper body is made of fluid flame condensed into a human shape, while the lower body is made of flesh and blood...or in other words, it is [Tail] twisted by flesh and blood.

It can be said to be half human and half snake to a certain extent, but such an existence can only give people an extremely weird feeling.

Not to mention those upper bodies of materialized flames...

The female image with curves on the left half and the muscular male image on the right half are so absurd.

Just the [tail] that appeared from the waist down, seemed to be composed of dripping blood and various internal organs, was enough to scare people.

There was no reaction at all where it was in contact with the magma, but the place bordering the upper body of the flame was constantly reacting violently due to the high temperature.

In that local area, you can see countless small bubbles of surging flesh and blood, with yellowish pus flowing downwards from time to time in twists and turns.

This is not a creature that should appear in the main plane, but more like it should exist in some games in the world of Belsi.

For example, a biochemical X machine or something like that.

However, this strange man could not feel any pain.

"Phew... so cold."

As he said this, he (?) made an extremely neutral voice and slowly sank back into the magma.

But he won't stay forever, because...

"..."

There seemed to be some calling in his ears, so he wanted to go out. After all... someone was waiting for him to go back.

Who is he? I can’t remember clearly.

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"Aren't you leaving? But..."

The Lord of Black Stone asked this, and she looked at Belsi and the mage girl Semu Nananoshima who was sitting on Belsi.

Nesta stood aside.

"The little flower demon said... everyone in the Northern Territory has evacuated."

The Lord of Black Stone said this with emotion on his face: "All the little flower demons have left, and the entire Black Stone Forest has become so quiet."

Yes, it is indeed very quiet. Both intelligent life and small animals have fled, and the usual constant chirping of birds can no longer be heard.

The only thing left in my ears was the quiet burning sound of the flames, accompanied by the wandering sound of the fire element.

The sparse crackling sound did not seem noisy, but made everything seem quieter.

Just like the Black Rock Volcano once was.

But this also creates a problem...

Why don't Belxi and the others leave? It can’t be because of [I want to live and die with the Northern Territory] or something like that, right?

[Because we want to coexist and die with the Northern Territory... That is of course impossible, because we have a way to teleport away with the Northern Territory. 】

Nanajima Semu said this, and she tentatively explained: [But it will cost a lot, let's keep it under observation to see if it is necessary. 】

It's said to be a price, but in fact it's just money...

Although the [Territorial Movement Voucher] is really expensive, buying it will cost a lot of money.

The kind that directly contributes to the deficit of the Northern Territory.

But no matter what, it is quite cost-effective compared to blowing up the territory and rebuilding it... The worst thing is that you will have to think of a way to do it if you run out of money.

In this regard, Nananashima Semu has given a plan - [In the worst case, Brother Belsi will go and act cute for that eldest princess to ask for more money. 】

Of course, it was seriously rejected by Bel Xi.

The specific process is as follows...

Belsey: "Climb!"

Nananoshima Semu: [Brother, go lick the eldest princess’s feet. It’s making money, no Hanchan... maybe it smells good! 】

Belsey: "You steamed the goose heart, you want to lick it... As a slime, you might get paid for giving me a full-body massage or something."

Nananoshima Semu: [...Look less. 】

Bel Xi: "I'm just following your topic!"

"..."

Anyway, he is a dignified Belshe, and he will not take the initiative to join in for a soft meal...unless he is really out of money, stretched, and hungry.

Only then can the plan of seeking revenge be put on the agenda.

(Princess:???)

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"Teleporting with the territory...the main plane is really interesting."

The giant tree spirit responded like this, then realized something and sighed: "No, you are obviously interesting."

That's right, even she can realize that it belongs to Belsi and Semu Nananoshima. It can even be said...

It's special to them.

How would you describe the temperament of the two of them?

You can start talking and joking anytime and anywhere, as if you don't care about anything.

There is always a strange feeling...

It's as if the other person can create miracles when they get interested, and save the world when they find it interesting... It's so special.

While she was thinking this, the volcano had begun to show obvious movements, making noises from the nearby ground.

A slight earthquake can be felt, and the surrounding surface has begun to deform. Cracks have begun to appear in the land, and a little temperature can be felt under the earth.

The steam that continued to spurt from the mouth of the fire also changed from light yellow at the beginning to deep yellow, and gradually began to appear countless black ash.

The volcano is about to erupt!

"I'm looking forward to your future~"

The Lord of Black Stone was talking like a kind grandmother... But everything after that had nothing to do with her!

"A volcano...it's just a volcano!"

In the voice of the Lord of Black Stone, everyone around him felt the vibration of the land. Under everyone's gaze, countless branches began to swell.

The winding outline of the vines, the rioting roots leaving traces on the ground...

The entire forest seemed to begin to vibrate.

[Just a volcano], this kind of thing is very easy to say, even quite absurd... because it is really unimaginable.

In terms of horizontal comparison...

Even if it is a tornado that reaches the sky, or a tsunami that can crack mountains and rocks, or even a meteorite falling from the sky, it is still a natural disaster.

But for such a strong person, it can be easily destroyed.

Defeat the whirlwind, face the tsunami, explode the meteorite... In this way, even a sixth-level expert can resolve the crisis.

But volcanoes are different. Even if the volcano is exploded, even if it is cut off from the middle, the strength is enough to do this.

But still can't achieve good results.

Even if it is an entire cooling volcano, the pressure from the underground still exists and still needs to be vented.

This is something that a strong person cannot do, or... a stronger person at a higher level might be able to do it, but this is not a level that ordinary people need to consider.

After all, there are countless people stuck at the fourth level, and countless people stuck at the fifth level... Every subsequent level up is extremely difficult.

And within this, the gap in strength is huge.

Some fifth-level ones are just "greater than" fourth-level ones, while some fifth-level ones... are enough to be called "strong".

At this moment, the surrounding [Lord of Black Stone] naturally belongs to the latter.

"The wood elements... seem to have gathered here..."

The mage girl held on to Belsi tightly amid the tremors of the earth. She seemed to feel something: "They all have owners?"

In her eyes, the entire black stone forest seemed to be covered in grass-green light at this moment.

And this is exactly the work of the Lord of Black Stone.

Not even her teacher could accomplish such a feat.

Thinking like this, the mage girl pressed her mage hat, showing more respect for the Lord of Black Stone.

…

"I see."

Nesta seemed to see something. She looked at the giant trees that were growing taller around her, as if she could see through the ground, and saw...

The root system of the Lord of Black Stone is connected to the entire forest.

"The entire [Black Stone Forest] is actually your limbs."

In Nesta's words, the Lord of Black Stone smiled kindly: "Yes, after the volcano subsided, I gradually began to build the entire black market forest."

"If you wait for the plants to grow naturally, it will take too long, so... I think I can use myself."

"I can be the shade."

A lush canopy that retains moisture.

"It can be a fruit tree..."

The fruits produced can provide living space for small animals.

"Of course it can be many other things, such as myself... I am the fair and righteous Lord of the Black Stone."

The Lord of Black Stone said this, she smiled softly, looked at the slightly surprised Bel Xi, and said: "Boss Dragon."

Why are you still calling me that?

Although he muttered in his heart, Belsi still respected this kind of truly kind-hearted old man: "I'm listening, grandma."

【Hey hahahaha! 】

Although he didn't know why Belsi called him grandma, and he didn't know why the little slime was shaking wildly, it didn't matter anymore.

"You said that fairness and justice cannot coexist... Maybe you are right, but I have thought about it a lot, and I still feel that something is wrong."

As the Lord of Black Stone spoke, the surrounding rich wood element also reached its peak, and a terrifying aura began to emerge from the forest.

It was a kind of determination—[a mere volcanic determination].

No one would want to leave their familiar home, and no child of Blackstone Forest would want to go back to the past era.

Belsi's arrival made the Blackstone Forest a more harmonious and friendly place.

Whether it is a lizard man, a little flower demon, or a law-abiding jackal, they are all full of expectations for the future.

As the Lord of the Black Stone, she is qualified to continue this future, and it is necessary to respond to this expectation...

And it’s a must!

"Maybe justice and fairness are relative, but I don't need to care, because... I feel that I am just."

"From beginning to end, carry out until death."

"Can I be considered fair and just like this? Even just in my own eyes?"