Chapter 137: World Tree
“Hey hold on! You do not have the right to decide that for us!”
Angela snapped.
Celestia merely glanced at her and sighed.
“Angela, you might have realized this already, but you are no Angel. You were not born of Heven. We took you in, raised you, and gave you a home. You owe us your life.”
“Didn’t you kidnap her though? Wait, you actually knew who she really is?”
Benjamin added in.
Celestia rolled her eyes.
“Of course I did. At that time, she was meant to be dead. It was my handmaiden Loriel who secretly saved her and raised her. For her to suddenly have a child, how can I not notice? By ignoring it, I have permitted her to remain alive. Hence, her life is owed.”
Benjamin was a bit speechless.
Isn’t that too farfetched…?
“...”
Angela frowned and fell silent for a moment before asking.
“...Then where did I come from?”
Celestia glanced at Angela for a moment before glancing back to Benjamin and his group.
“You’re from Asgard. The King of Nothing’s eldest daughter. I assume that’s why they came here.”
Angela frowned even deeper.
I am…the King of Nothing’s child!?
She seemed quite repulsed by the fact.
But of course, this was because of her upbringing in Heven.
For comparison, it was the same as suddenly saying to someone that they are the child of Hitler on Earth…
Speaking of which…
Benjamin remembered Sinthea’s reaction when she was told that the Red Skull was her father…
While Benjamin was reminiscing, Angela shook her head and spoke.
“Whatever. It doesn’t matter anymore. He’s dead, and I also refuse to acknowledge him as my father.”
Celestia shrugged and waved her hand.
“What you think of doesn’t matter to me. As per our deal, your debts are now waived off. You can do as you wish.”
Celestia then turned to Benjamin.
“Now. Time for your side of the bargain, God of Nature.”
“Oh. Sure.”
Benjamin nodded then paused.
…Right, how do I go about this?
[...Host, did you not think how to do it before you suggested it?]
What…Odin can do it, can’t I do it too? How hard can it be?
[...]
Anyway, Odin did it with his Odinforce…can’t I do it with my Benjaminforce or something?
[Host, do you intend to fuck Heven?]
???
What the hell is in your head, System!?
Always thinking about solving problems by fucking…are you sure you really aren’t the Ultimate Stud System?
[...]
Ignoring the horny System, Benjamin closed his eyes and started thinking how to solve this problem.
Hmm, they need energy…Nature is full of energy isn’t it?
Speaking of, the World Tree is technically also a tree right?
Can’t I make another?
As he thought of this, his whole body started to glow golden.
The whole of Heven shook.
Celestia and the others looked around in surprise and caution.
Meanwhile, both Hela and Selene stood on each side of Benjamin to protect him.
The next moment, a tree began growing right in the middle of Heven!
The tree grew higher and higher.
Both of its trunk and leaves were golden as if it was made of the same material as Heven itself.
It continued to grow higher and bigger.
But as it grew, it slowly became corporeal as it extended to the space around Heven.
If one were to look at it from outside, they would see that Heven was located at its roots.
Looking further up, they would find a few budding flowers as if it were about to bear some fruit…
As for what those meant, Benjamin only has a vague idea that they were worlds that were about to be born.
However, he wasn’t powerful enough yet to create new worlds.
Maybe in the future…he would be able to create multiple worlds…
Benjamin opened his eyes which seemed to flash golden for a second but soon returned to normal.
“Hm, I think I overdid it.”
“...”
Not only were Celestia and the other Angels dumbfounded, even Hela and Selene beside him were also speechless!
Hela spoke to break the silence.
“Ben, you…did you know what you just did…?”
“Uhh, I just tried to copy the World Tree of the Nine Realms…am I getting sued for copyright infringement or something? If so, I know a really good blind lawyer.”
“...”
Hela didn’t even know how to answer that.
Celestia snapped.
“‘Just copied’!? ‘JUST COPIED’!? Do you even know what you’re saying!? Do you know how the World Tree was created!?”
“...Someone planted a seed and it grew into a cosmic tree?”
“NO!...Well, I think not…actually, no one knew how the Ten Realms and the World Tree came to be. It simply…existed. Much like the Universe around us. It was just there…that was just the nature of things…yet you…you just created another World Tree…”
Benjamin shrugged.
“Well I AM the God of Nature.”
Celestia sighed and shook her head.
“I’ve met several gods of Nature…this isn’t something they can do…”
Benjamin shook his head.
“Well, even if you say that…I just had a feeling I could do it. Anyway, it sure took a lot out of me…it felt like back when I slept with two Deaths.”
“...”
Everyone was speechless.
However, Benjamin ignored them as he really felt drained.
It wasn’t something he should be doing a lot…
“In any case, are you satisfied with this arrangement, dear customer?”
“Satisfied? I’m more than satisfied! In fact, this is simply too much!”
Celestia exclaimed.
Then, she thought for a moment before sighing.
“But with how things are…Heven is now yours to command.”
“Huh?”
“You have created this World Tree and settled Heven in its roots. As such, it isn’t a stretch to say that you now own Heven.”
“...”
Is that how it is?
[Ah, as expected of the Host. The Host now gained a whole realm of Angel women to serve him. No wonder you did it this way.]
…
Benjamin was speechless.
That wasn’t my plan!
Celestia added.
“Right, our Lord, may I know the name of this World Tree?”
“Lord?”
“You are the creator of the World Tree where our Heven resides. Naturally, that puts you above us.”
“...”
At the side, Hela and Selene were eyeing Benjamin.
They weren’t saying anything but Benjamin could feel it in their gazes!
It was as if they were saying ‘So this was your plan?’
It’s really not! I didn’t mean for this to happen!
[Congratulations to Host for gaining the Achievement, Harem Heven! Ah wait, no, is Hentai Haven better?]
Shut up Stud System!
Also, what sorts of websites are you watching in secret!?
Benjamin sighed.
“Enough. Regarding the name…forget it, I can’t think of a name. Just call it Golden Tree for now.”
[Wow, how original.]
Shut it!
Celestia was also disappointed but nodded.
“As your will commands it.”
“...Stop that.”
“Yes, my Lord.”
“...”
Benjamin sighed again.
He then turned to Angela and Sera.
“Well then. Now that that’s been dealt with. How about you two?”
“...What do you command of us?”
Angela asked cautiously.
Benjamin shook his head.
“I’m not commanding anything…your debts are no more. You are free now. However, I hope you can follow me for a bit back in Asgard. Just treat it as touring. You don’t need to stay there.”
Angela looked at Sera who nodded at her.
Angela turned back to Benjamin and nodded.
“Very well. We shall visit Asgard with you and take a look. I am indeed curious of this place I’ve only heard about in stories.”
Benjamin nodded.
“Good. Then our job here is done.”
Before they could leave, Celestia asked.
“My Lord, we…”
Benjamin waved his hand.
“Just live as you have been. You may remain the ruler. No need to be overly concerned about me. If I do need you, I will come visit.”
“Understood. We shall see you off then.”
“There’s really no need for that…”
“We insist.”
“...”
Benjamin really didn’t know what to do after suddenly gaining such pious angels…
Once Benjamin and his group left, several angels approached Celestia.
“Your highness. Are we really…”
“Don’t say anything anymore. He is different from the King of Nothing and is worthy of our allegiance.”
Celestia looked up towards the corporeal image of the golden tree surrounding them.
“Someone who can create a World Tree…we certainly won’t lose out by following such a person.”
“Understood, your highness.”