"The Tree-man Clan places important areas like their library and treasure vaults within the Sambian Tree."
"At the same time, the Sambian Tree is a plant life with incredibly resilient vitality. If it fails to cultivate, thatâs one thing, but once successfully cultivated, even if completely destroyed, it will leave seeds at the original site."
"These seeds are actually the continuation of the Sambian Treeâs life. As long as theyâre cultivated again and the internal dimensional space is opened, the contents inside will remain perfectly intact."
This is why the Sambian Tree is most suitable for storing treasures.
With such characteristics, everyone would want to place their precious treasures within the Sambian Tree.
As long as thereâs no way to open the Sambian Treeâs internal space, even if the tree is destroyed, it would be of no use.
"It seems the Great Saint Palaceâs library is undoubtedly within this Sambian Tree."
Melo, holding a sword found in the rear hall, spoke with a hint of joy.
"But how are we to open the internal space of the Sambian Tree?"
Naisa, holding a wand Melo found for her, frowned and asked.
"Well..."
Beluti also showed a troubled expression, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.
"A friend from the Tree-man Clan told me that the Sambian Tree reacts to their language. By reciting a specific spell in the Tree-man Clanâs tongue, the internal space of the Sambian Tree will open."
"But what the specific spell is..."
Of course, the other party wouldnât reveal that to Beluti.
After all, the Sambian Treeâs internal space is used to store treasures, which is precisely how the Tree-man Clan uses it. Itâs uncertain if the other party even knew the spell themselves, let alone telling outsiders what it was.
In fact, itâs already a rare gesture that they revealed how to open the Sambian Tree to Beluti.
This was likely due to Belutiâs extraordinary charm, something unlikely to be discussed with anyone else by the Tree-man Clan.
"Tree-man Clanâs language?" Reiger turned his head towards the girls and asked, "Does anyone here understand the Tree-man Clan language?"
Originally, Reiger thought that among the girls present, only Beluti might know some of the Tree-man Clanâs language.
After all, this esteemed lady often traveled and learning other speciesâ languages was quite normal for her.
However, he received affirming answers in response to his tentative question.
"Iâve learned the Tree-man Clanâs language."
"I also know quite a bit of the Tree-man Clanâs language."
Both Melo and Naisa responded without hesitation.
"You all understand?"
Reiger was surprised.
To this, the girls explained.
"Members of the Karedohart Empireâs royal family often learn other speciesâ languages from a young age, especially those from races with significant power or influence. We were required to fluently use them." Melo spoke as if it was a matter of course, "The Tree-man Clanâs status in the Source is somewhat subtle, yet they are a rather influential group. So by age 10, I could already speak their language."
"About the same for me." Naisa echoed Meloâs words, "When I became a saint and was confirmed to succeed as the next pope, someone from the church was specifically instructed to teach me other speciesâ languages, and the Tree-man Clanâs language was among them."
Both hold noble identities and high positions, frequently representing their factions to interact with other species.
To showcase their status and identity, individuals like Melo and Naisa were certainly not allowed to be "illiterate."
Thatâs the so-called noble upbringing.
"Not to mention us, even Jelina and Hilune can speak many speciesâ languages." Melo told Reiger, "And also Princess Lilicia and Prince Pasiphus. Despite how they seem, they learned many of the major speciesâ languages from a young age."
"In this regard, I might not be as adept as Her Highness the Crown Princess and His Holiness the Pope," Beluti said somewhat bashfully, "Iâve self-taught some of the languages of other species because my travels required it. Though I can indeed speak a bit of the Tree-man Clanâs language, I definitely wouldnât call it proficient compared to those who were professionally taught from a young age."
Hearing this, Reiger couldnât help but sigh.
"As expected, being nobility isnât so easy."
Those who reach such important positions certainly wouldnât have achieved it without effort.
Melo and Naisa may not be able to match my strength, but their basic literacy is absolutely beyond mine.
"Language isnât really a problem," Melo stated, "The question is, what exactly is the spell to open the Sambian Tree?"
Everyone fell silent.
"Why not... try it first?"
Naisa cautiously offered the suggestion.
The three girls exchanged glances and nodded together.
Subsequently, they stood before the Sambian Tree and started attempting various spells using the Tree-man Clanâs language.
Translated into something Reiger could understand, these spells were essentially specific keywords.
For instance, words with special significance to the Tree-man Clan or "that empire," or names of important members of the Reinnaier family, such as the ancestor Moslo Reinnaier...
Unfortunately, the Sambian Tree remained unresponsive, leaving the girls somewhat disheartened.
"Could it be an important date? For example, when this Sambian Tree was planted?"
"The time when the Great Saint Palace was completed? Does anyone know the exact date?"
"I remember reading in ancient texts, let me try."
The three girls continued their attempts while discussing among themselves, leaving Reiger aside.
In this regard, Reiger was of no help, practically dragging them down.
"...Iâm glad I didnât come alone."
Reiger could only sigh thus.
Of course, he hadnât refrained from attempting other methods to open the Sambian Treeâs internal space.
He used unlocking magic, teleportation magic, and other abilities that might touch the internal space, along with a variety of information-type magic to probe for clues, but all in vain.
"Is it because this tree is already dead?"
Reiger even harbored such thoughts.
"Why not... try using [Space Slash] or [Chia] to slash it and see?"
These were abilities that could slice open space, possibly enabling entry into the internal space?
"Forget it, itâs best not to take risks."
If accidentally damaging the internal space, it would be troublesome.
Just as Reiger was thinking this, suddenlyâ
"Buzz!"
The withered Sambian Tree quivered, and unexpectedly, a vortex appeared on its trunk.
"What?"
Reiger suddenly reacted and exclaimed in shock.
"Itâs open?"
Melo and Beluti also looked at Naisa, standing before the Sambian Tree, in surprise.
Naisa seemed equally surprised and then delighted, cheering.
"It really is this! This is the spell!"
Upon hearing it, everyone, including Reiger, became curious.
"What is the spell?"
Melo asked on behalf of Reiger.
Then, Naisa uttered something that left Reiger slightly stirred and utterly astonished.
"The spell is a name, a name said to be incredibly important to Holy Sword Mosloâs last Master."
This was a name Naisa stumbled across in an ancient book.
"Yuloli Reinayier."
Naisaâs voice rang clearly in Reigerâs ears.
"This is the spell."