There was no need to head all the way into the territory of the elves, where the World Tree was located. It was because they could open the “door” from the vicinity of the World Tree.

"Considering the distance we've traveled, shouldn't we pay our respects and visit the World Tree and Lady Sienna?" Melkith voiced her disappointment at not being able to witness the majestic World Tree and explore the elves' realm firsthand. However, Eugene's response was resolute as he firmly shook his head.

“She’s in no condition to meet anyone. Lady Sienna would not want to either,” Eugene said. In addition, it would be difficult for him to explain the hole in her chest.

His greatest concern, deep down, lay in the possibility of his tears streaming uncontrollably upon seeing Sienna. Despite possessing a physically appealing and robust reincarnated body, he was burdened by an unusual disorder. At times, tears would well up in his eyes without any volition on his part.

[That’s not a disorder. I think you’re just a sentimental person, Sir Eugene. You have a lot of tears,] Mer piped in with her opinion.

‘Don’t say something so ridiculous. I have a lot of tears? I could probably count the number of times I cried in my previous life with my hands.’

[Are you sure you could count it with your hands? At the minimum, wouldn’t you need all your fingers and toes to count how many times you cried?]

‘What would you know?’

[How strange. I’m pretty sure I’ve said this last time as well. I know a great deal about you, Sir Eugene. I know you act fierce and obnoxious on the surface, but you are surprisingly gentle and kind on the inside,...