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By using the power of Fusion Alchemy, and Aquarina and Pyuku's assistance, we started repairing the Sunstone Tree right away.
I realized this structure was "alive" in a way, and if we left it destroyed, it would die off and most of its rich energy would dissipate and be lost.
Therefore, we had to repair the living formation for the innocent spirits to not lose their home. A way I discovered was to simply merge the pieces back together.
With Fusion Alchemy, the evolution of Alchemy, my ability to combine components and materials together became very fast and swift.
And with Aquarina helping me out with her own Alchemy Spells, and Pyuku with his sticky slime, we were able to stick together the tree after almost half an hour of arduous work.
"And… there."
I gently placed the tree back up, as we used Pyuku's slime, which was imbued with rich Mana, to stick the roots underground again.
"It looks fine now, I think?" Aquarina wondered.
"I never thought my slime could be used to heal and repair things!" Pyuku was shocked.
"It seemed to have worked to an extent." Nephilim nodded. "Your slime possesses several properties, Pyuku. I've analyzed it in detail, and it has rejuvenating properties, healing properties, sticky properties, gum-like properties, and a large quantity of Mana. While being quite nutritious too."
"Woah, am I that awesome?" Pyuku was made up of all that slime.
"Yes…" Nephilim seemed slightly sad. "I can tell why Slimes were persecuted; their components are very useful. And because you're a unique, evolved form of them, your slime might be an even more precious resource."
"Thanks to you, we were able to heal back this…" I smiled. "Thank you, Pyuku. And sorry, we won't ask for your slime anymore if it might have been offensive."
"I-It wasn't at all!" He said happily. "I'm glad to help! I can give you guys some more later, to make potions and stuff!"
"Haha, no need." I giggled, resisting the temptation of saying yes. "Don't think of yourself as some sort of source of materials, you're our friend beforehand."
"Yep!" Aquarina nodded. "Don't sweat it."
"I-I… Well, thanks…" Pyuku felt more embarrassed, covering his face adorably.
"More importantly… I think there's still something lacking."
I analyzed the Sunstone Tree. Although the fluctuations of Spirit Energy and Mana have become slightly more stable, there was still a lot lacking.
"How about we imbue some Spirit Energy of our own then?" Alice asked me. "I think that could help the spirits get healed."
"I can help I guess…" Ignatius said, emerging out of my Soul Scape and looking as fresh as a lettuce.
"Weren't you tired and exhausted?" I asked him.
"I'm fine!" He complained. "Anyways, if Yggdra, Naturia, Alice, and I help, it should be possible."
"I can help, happily!" Yggdra's little fairy manifestation became larger.
"Me too!" Naturia nodded, her adorable appearance brightened the entire atmosphere.
"Okay!" I nodded. "Everyone! Let's do this! [Spiritual Sanctuary]!"
I activated this ability again, as I channeled the power of my Spirits into my body and then imbued it into the Sunstone Tree.
FLAAASH!
The Spiritual Energy flowed rapidly and beautifully across the entire tree, the wounds it still had, were quickly regenerated, and I could feel the Spirits feeling much more comfortable.
"I think it's working!" I said in surprise.
"It seems so…" Alice nodded. "It feels like… It has finally woken up."
RUMBLE!
However, a sudden tremor shocked us, as we saw the Sunstone Tree beginning to grow larger and larger, its roots spread down rapidly, the branches grew upwards.
FLUOSH!
The Spiritual and Mana Aura of the Sunstone Tree continued to expand upwards and become stronger and bigger, resembling an endless sea of bright light.
"T-This is getting bigger than I imagined!" Ignatius said.
"Y-Yeah…" I said.
We walked back as we saw the Sunstone Tree finish its transformation. The branches, which didn't had leaves before, now grew beautiful, yellow-colored leaves, made of crystals.
It had grown around twice as large as before, and the skeletons and bones inside had turned into dust and absorbed into the tree to boost its growth…
Ding!
[You have evolved the [Sunstone Tree] into the [Spiritual Sunstone Tree]!]
[The [Spiritual Sunstone Tree] has developed a Spiritual Soul of its own.]
[It is asking for a connection with you!]
[If you create a connection, it might become your Familiar.]
[Accept Connection?]
"A connection?!"
I was shocked once I saw the quiet tree, its aura emanated towards my body, asking to become my familiar…
"I think the same thing that happened to me has happened to this tree, master." Giggled Yggdra. "You sure never stop making new friends, huh?"
"Mama, is this a new friend?" Naturia asked Yggdra.
"Geez, you got such an awesome familiar! Why not?" Aquarina giggled.
"But I think I am almost at my limit of familiars… I wouldn't really want to put another burden in my soul." I sighed. "Maybe I should decline."
"Hmmm… Then how about you give it to someone else?" Asked Yggdra. "Like me?"
"Can a Spirit get a familiar?" Aquarina wondered.
"I think it should be possible, it is a natural power that all living beings have. I am also not a Spirit, but a tree." Said Yggdra. "I could take upon this Sunstone Tree's connection for you, Master. Maybe I'll be able to connect it with my roots through a spiritual connection."
"That's a thing?" I wondered, in amusement. "Okay then! Why not?"
"Then, if you allow me, old tree." Yggdra gently caressed the tree's crystal.
"Can you make a connection with her instead? She's a nice friend, she'll take care of you." I told the tree.
The tree silently shifted its aura towards Yggdra, infusing its powers into her.
FLAAASH!
It was instantaneous, a strong connection was made, and Yggdra temporarily overflowed with a Sunlight Spiritual Aura.
Ding!
[Familiar: Yggdra] has created a Familiar Connection with the [Spiritual Sunstone Tree]!]
[This Connection has permanently strengthened Yggdra's powers.]
[Yggdra acquired the [Spiritual Sunstone Tree Manifestation: Lv1] Skill!]
[Yggdra Stats have increased, and she has acquired the Sunlight Element.]
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