The main object of belief in this forest was the World Tree. It was believed that, upon their death, all beings would have their souls return to the embrace of the World Tree.2

“I don’t know about all beings, but it is a fact that every one of the souls of our elven ancestors is currently resting within the World Tree,” Edsillon explained as he led them to walk across the lake.0

Eugene’s main goal in paying a visit to the Rainforest was to take a closer look at the World Tree. His interest in the tree was due to the fact that he had personally experienced the miracles performed by the World Tree multiple times and also because Eugene himself had one of the spirits from the World Tree fused into him. That was why he couldn’t help but be interested in Edsillon’s words.0

“When you say that you don’t know if all beings return to the World Tree, is there a reason why that remains a mystery?” Eugene asked curiously.2

He was especially interested in learning more about the beliefs centered around the World Tree and the details of its power over death and reincarnation.0

“No, it just means that no one has ever bothered to check,” Edsillon replied. “Perhaps it is true that, as the legends say, the World Tree has the power to reincarnate the souls of all forms of life, but none of the previous generations of elders before me have ever tried to confirm any of the legends surrounding the World Tree personally.”0

Eugene frowned. “Why not?”0

“Because it would be going against the laws of nature to disturb someone who has already died and gone on to their eternal rest just to answer a few personal questions,” said Edsillon simply.0

His response was highly characteristic of an elf. However, wasn’t that a contradiction of what they were currently aiming to do right now? After all, wasn’t Edsillon ultimately planning...0