It was a force which couldnât be called anything other than the power of life.
The green light spreading from Ellenoa started to encourage life in everything it touched. The unripe grape vine leaves strewn on the ground started growing and small grains of grapes puffed up.
Theodore couldnât escape from the brilliance either. He looked down at his forearms as a tickling sensation went through his body, then he witnessed an amazing sight.
ââŚThe wounds, theyâre healedâŚ?â
Although Theo hadnât been seriously injured during the course of the mission, that didnât mean there was no damage. There were shallow bruises, cuts, and muscle damage, and some parts of his skin were still stinging. He hadnât wanted to use healing potions for such minor injuries, so heâd left them alone. However, the wounds and scars were now gone without a trace.
It was a recovery similar to the priests who used divine power. Once the light of vitality reached him, the shallow wounds disappeared, and the fatigue in his body became energy. This was the special ability of the high elves, who had inherited the lineage of the ancient species, Arv. The ability of the high elves was to unconsciously amplify the power of nature and accelerate them when used consciously.
This was the reason the Austen Kingdom had sought Ellenoa as a solution to the drought. They thought it really was possible, which is why they came up with a ridiculous kidnapping plan.
âNow, this healing power is the aftermath of waking up Mitra⌠So, if she concentrates on someoneâs recovery, she might be able to cure a fatal injury in a flash.â Theo gulped involuntarily.
Would the Cardinal of Aether, a religion known for its healing power, be able to create a miracle like Ellenoaâs? Theo had never met a cardinal before, but he couldnât help being inwardly shaken by this amazing sight. Without blinking, he stared at Mitra and Ellenoa who were wrapped in a green light.
At that moment, Ellenoaâs voice was conveyed clearly, [Theodore?]
It wasnât a sound that he heard; the voice was being conveyed through his heart. So far, only Gluttony and Mitra had talked to him in this way as it wasnât possible to access the mind of a magician with strong mental defenses.
Yet Ellenoa was talking directly to Theodoreâs spirit! So, it was natural for Theodore to feel startled.
[Ellenoa?! How?]
[I used your connection with Mitra. It is impossible unless I am touching her like this.]
[S-Something like that is also possible.]
As a magician, it wasnât hard to understand the principle behind it. If Ellenoa had bad intentions, then it would be possible to attack his mind directly. Of course, she would be thrown out by Mitra who would realize her intentions. Mitra wouldnât allow anyone with impure intentions to harm her contractor.
Ellenoaâs words calmed Theo down.
[From now on, I will awaken Mitraâs essence. I donât know the effect it will have on Theodore due to the contract, so please calm your mind.]
[âŚI understand.]
Theo closed his eyes under her guidance. His vision closed off first, then his hearing was cut off as he immersed himself in his mind. The tactile sensations touching his skin dimmed as well, and the odours remaining in his mouth and nose were completely dispelled.
After closing all five senses, his sixth sense would naturally sharpen, and the movements of his circles became clearer.
As he admired the stillness, Ellenoa pulled the handle. She opened the door inside of âMitra.â
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In the far distant past, there existed a time when humans were just monkeys swinging stone axes.
There were existences who lived beyond the dimensions of a living thing. They were transcendent, breathing in nature naturally and caring for all life. The intelligent beings gave sacrifices to them, calling them by the title of âgodâ and praising them.
DeityâŚ
The praising voices called them into new forms.
[âĄâĄâĄâĄ, please come commiserate with us!]
The man shouted in front of the magnificent altar, and my name became âĄâĄâĄâĄ. My âformâ was drawn by them, and my presence, which had been free, became captured by the wind. However, I remember that it was myself who accepted their captivity.
For some reason, I thought that discomfort was lovely.
It was a life which couldnât withstand a few months of drought; they couldnât dispel the origins of those who were weak.
They were like ants compared to my power, yet I was delighted by their calls. The cries of my name enriched me.
No one noticed that it was a corruption.
When did I realize that the power which caused me to be praised as Mother Earth started to decline?
The transcendent gods started to become closer to destruction as they moved away from nature. The powerful strength withstood for a long time. Their destiny, which was now closer to humans than nature, had been fixed.
Funnily enough, the gods realized their own ego due to the humans and self-destructed from that enlightenment.
I, âĄâĄâĄâĄ, couldnât stop my own end either.
âŚâŚ
[âŚTheodore!] At that time, a sharp voice forced his consciousness away from somewhere.
Theoâs mind was dull for a moment, but he soon recalled who the owner of the voice was. It was the high elf who had been talking to him using Mitraâs connection.
[Ellenoa?]
[Oh, youâve woken up! Iâm glad.] Ellenoa was sincerely relieved.
As she woke up Mitraâs essence, Theodoreâs consciousness had been pulled in. Right now, Mitra was just a subordinate spirit, but she had the presence beyond an elemental ruler. The consciousness of a human who remained inside her essence would be melted, like it had fallen into lava.
Fortunately, Theodore had broken away before that happened.
[This happened because Theodoreâs affinity is too high. Please stay separate like you are now.]
Thanks to her explanation, Theo understood how dangerous the situation had been and took in some deep breaths. Deep breathing didnât do anything to his mind, but it wasnât bad for a self-hypnosis. Theo sank into his breathing.
Then Ellenoa said in a loud voice, [Slow down your mind and look down.]
He immediately dropped his gaze.
[¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡.] His eyes widened with surprise.
It was huge. A large mountain of an unknown size was moving below him. The peak pierced through several layers of clouds, and it was impossible to distinguish between the mountain and the plains from a distant.
After several examinations, Theo opened his mouth as he realized what he was looking at. [This is Mitraâs prototype?]
[Yes.] Ellenoa answered without any hesitation.
[âSheâ is the essence of the elemental contracted with Theodore. She is the seed of an old deity who existed a few thousand years before the beginning of the present age. The deity was a symbol of abundance and fertility.] Whenever she spoke, several scenes appeared in the flood of memories which Theodore had fallen into.
With the exception of a few scholars, it was a name which nobody remembered anymore. Mother Earth who had a higher status than any other god and who opened the agricultural eraâŚ
Her great and divine name was [Mother Earth, Dmitra.]
She was the goddess of earth who was worshipped as Ceres in some countries and Demeter in others.
Dmitra made crops grow and the land fertile. Due to being the source of life and the being which ruled the earth, she had a much higher status than other gods. Theo had never thought that Mitraâs identity was this big.
Theo looked down at Mitra unconsciously.
[âââââAh.]
âSheâ met his eyes.
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âOwaaaaack!â Theo screamed as he was thrown back into reality.
It was because the gaze of the giant entity shook his consciousness. Despite only being a faint trace, it was impossible to make eye contact. She was a god, a transcendent being, a monster that even the legendary 9th Circle magicians had to revere. Theoâs body was still shaking nervously from the gaze.
Theo had fallen off his chair and onto the ground.
ââŚWow, that was more amazing than I thought itâd be.â Ellenoaâs voice sounded somewhat exhausted.
âEllenoa.â
âIs this your first experience? Your head might be dizzy so take it slowlyâŚâ
âNo, itâs okay.â He had already gone through this three times before, and this was actually his fourth time. Â Theo had become used to it, so he got up without any hesitation.
Ellenoa opened her tired eyes, but before she could speak, something ran toward Theo.
Bam!
âWah!â Theo was surprised by the sudden impact and looked down at his legs. There was no pain from the impact, but he couldnât help frowning. Mitra had grown more than before, looking like a somewhat awkward earth doll. She had grown to the length of Theoâs head.
[Deo!] Additionally, she called his name with a clumsy pronunciation.
âM-Mitra?â
[Yes! Midra!]
The image of Dmitra disappeared, and the little girl returned.
As Theo stroked her with a relieved expression, Ellenoa said, âThe ceremony was a success. Now, Mitra can exercise the power of a lieutenant elemental. As you can see, she has the ability to grow more.â
âGrowth⌠is it?â He certainly could feel that Mitraâs power had doubled.
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Previously, he had to limit the use of earth magic to efficient things, but now he could use a few more elemental tricks. However, Theo was happy to see the small and cute Mitra. An elemental of this size wasnât burdensome.
âYou shouldnât become bigger than me. Understood?â
[Yes?] Mitra tilted her head with a confused expression, while Ellenoa understood Theoâs words and smiled.
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