The Cursed Forest Where I Was Exiled Had Somehow Been Designated As A Sanctuary. - Awakened to the Purification skill, I, Surrounded By Divine Dragons And Great Spirits, Become The King of A Nation - Episode 6

The day Zess was transported to the Great Forest Sea.

It was when I awakened the skill of “Purification” and used its power to blow away Haku’s divine curse.

The leaders of the neighboring countries bordering the Cursed Forest were sensing the disturbance.

Duchy of Kordo

North of the Great Tree Sea.

The Duchy of Kordo, isolated from the outside world by the snow that falls year-round and the Great Forest Sea, achieved independence from the empire due to its unique geographical conditions.

That capital. The top floor of the castle towering over the white snow.

The middle-aged man, who was sitting in the private chamber that only the king could enter, suddenly stood up, flipping his cloak.

He walked up to the wall, which was entirely filled with intricate glass, and gazed at the view outside.

The sky is filled with dark clouds, and snow continues to fall intermittently towards the ground, creating a dimly lit scene.

However, the man gazed out the window and slightly raised the corners of his mouth.

Egris Empire――

The Egris Empire, which encompasses the fertile and vast lands of the western region of the central continent.

The imperial capital of the great power that ranks among the great nations was filled with the vitality of its people.

The imperial castle, positioned at the center of the imperial capital, looks down upon the lives of those people.

In the emperor’s office, which was under strict security, there were two figures.

“Your Majesty…?”

One of them. The man, who is the secretary, notices the young emperor’s subtle changes and speaks to him.

The young man with blond hair, who was called “Your Majesty,” placed the state seal he had in his hand back on the desk and stood up, gazing out the window.

“It’s a torrent of incredible power.”

That gaze is directed at the distant eastern sky――toward the Great Tree Sea.

The emperor wore a defiant smile.

“The balance of power on the continent might change.”

At the emperor’s mutter, the secretary wore a puzzled expression.

Holy Celestia Kingdom――

The Holy Celestia Theocracy, a religious state led by a spirit located just south of the Arclight Kingdom.

In practice, the territory of this country, where theocratic rule is exercised by the pope who speaks for the spirits, is limited to the capital and a few towns.

However, the Pope’s followers existed throughout the entire continent, both domestically and internationally, and their influence was comparable to that of the empire.

In such a sacred Celestia Kingdom, the most pure and inviolable domain is the white temple standing on a small hill at the outskirts of the capital.

The garden within the temple, filled with magnificent and mysterious radiance and power.

The girl who had been offering her prayers there slowly lifted her face.

“…the power to destroy evil”

The girl murmurs softly.

The waiting priest followed the voice.

“The princess’s prophecy… has come true, hasn’t it?”

The girl nodded slightly and looked up at the sky stretching over the Great Tree Sea.

In the girl’s eyes, a pure stream of light piercing the heavens was reflected.

Arclight Kingdom――

The inland nation that governs the eastern part of the central continent, the Arclight Kingdom.

The territory is vast, but because of that, the management by the nobility is insufficient, raising concerns about instability; nevertheless, the national power is among the strongest on the continent.

The royal castle of the Arclight Kingdom was enveloped in the bustle accompanying the change of crown prince.

From Zess, who was granted the profession of Cleaner, to Baumann, who was granted the profession of Conqueror.

King Kairas was promptly preparing to deliver the announcement to the nobles within the kingdom.

“Baumann, I have high hopes for you.”

“Leave it to me. With my profession and skills, I can bring even more prosperity to the kingdom. Unlike you, brother.”

They, who were contemplating the future of the kingdom, had not yet noticed the disturbances in the Great Forest.

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“Thanks to Zess, I have regained myself.”

Having finally come to terms with Haku’s true identity and being able to focus on his future life, Zess was happily addressed by Yggdrasil.

“Finally, I can use my true power.”

“Original power…?”

“Yes. As a great spirit, I possess various powers. One of them is the same exorcising power as Zess. …To be precise, the power to repel monsters.”

While saying that, Yggdrasil floated gently upwards.

Her figure, with green hair flowing as she ascends the great tree, is somehow divine.

And then, upon arriving at the tip of the great tree, Yggdrasil spread its arms wide.

“Blessing of the Spirits”

From the ground within a radius of several kilometers around the great tree, white light spills out, rising into the sky and enveloping the space in a dome shape.

And then, as if the mysterious scene were an illusion, the light naturally faded away, blending into the world.

However, Zess was feeling a strange sensation.

How should I put it, I feel like I’m wrapped in freshly washed sheets..

Since being blown into the Great Tree Sea, there had been an unpleasant presence that seemed to cling to me. It felt like it had been blown away.

“Within the range of ‘Spirit’s Blessing,’ monsters will no longer approach. The area surrounding the Great Tree has become safe. …Now, Zess and the others can live in peace.”

Yggdrasil, who floated down gently, will explain it to you.

Since she was only wearing Zess’s jacket, it was quite precarious in many ways.

Zess, averting his eyes, exclaims, “Wow.”

Every country is suffering from damage caused by monsters.

The value of skills that can prevent such damage on a large scale is immeasurable.

Anyway, with this, all the conditions for the settlement have been cleared.

“Alright! First, let’s build a house that can shelter us from the rain and wind.”

When I shouted with determination, Yggdrasil pointed to the large tree behind him and said, “In that case.”

“Until the house is built, it’s fine to stay inside the great tree.”

“Inside the big tree?”

“Yeah. Since it’s spacious inside, it should be enough as a temporary residence.”

Zess and the shrunken Haku follow behind Yggsill.

The overlapping trunks began to writhe as if opening a path to Yggdrasil, revealing the space beyond.

“Oh… this is magnificent.”

Inside the large tree, there was a spacious open area.

It has enough space to accommodate dozens of people comfortably.

The inside of the large tree, which should be dim, is brightly illuminated by a mysterious light.

“Indeed, it seems like I could live here for a while.”

“Growl!”

While Zess and the others were excited about the house that looked like a secret base, Yugsil was shyly fidgeting with embarrassment.

“Yggdrasil, are you okay?”

“……Yeah, I’m fine. It’s just that Taiki is like my own body, so… it’s a bit embarrassing.”

“I’ll sleep outside after all!!”

Ignoring Yggdrasil’s attempts to hold him back, Zess stepped outside the great tree with Haku.