Eat The World Tree-Chapter 349: Commoner Experience (1)

Commoner Experience (1)

France. The mansion of the National Tree, called the flowerpot of Paris.

“Lady Maronnie, are you studying from the morning?”

At the words of the guard, S-grade spirit magician Ellata, Maronnie lowered the book she was reading.

What could their cute young lady be learning to ponder so deeply?

Ellata read the titles of the books piled up on the bedside table one by one.

[“100 Days to Perfect Understanding of Korean.”]

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[“Correct Korean Pronunciation Lecture. Includes Audio CD.”]

“Korean? It’s a good language to learn. But why are you suddenly learning a foreign language?”

Maronnie did not answer the question.

Instead, she hugged the dictionary she was holding tightly and pouted her lower lip.

Studying while receiving magical healing, covered with a blanket up to her knees.

The injuries from the Forester Selection Competition were critical for Maronnie as well.

Although tensions were rising in Europe, one could not perform hard labor while injured.

With Maronnie’s sincere request added to that, she was able to have some free time under the guise of recuperation.

“Did you stay up all night?”

-nod

Maronnie nodded slightly.

“What could possibly have made our young lady like this?”

“…I told you not to ask such questions.”

When spoken to frivolously, she mumbled with a voice that sounded like it was going into a mouse hole.

‘How can even an unconfident voice sound so clear and beautiful?’

Ellata sat beside the bed where Maronnie lay, smiling gently.

Maronnie, hugging the dictionary on the bed, looked up at Ellata.

Her slightly wary gaze resembled that of a cat.

‘…Really.’

She wants to pinch those cheeks.

If Maronnie knew that most French hunters were in her fan club, what reaction would she show?

And if she knew that Ellata herself was also in that fan club…

The more she thought about it, the more she wanted to laugh.

In today’s France, Maronnie was more famous than any celebrity.

Even stretching her legs with all her might, she could only reach halfway across the bed.

Her body was so small that it took quite some time to roll from one end of the bed to the other, which was adorable.

Yet, her youthful face, white skin, mysterious blue eyes, and hair color were enough to ignite the hearts of French women.

“If you have any worries, you can tell me?”

“…Are you treating me like a child?”

Maronnie leaned towards the window with a disgruntled face.

Her slender nape visible in front of her braided hair.

At first glance, she might seem indifferent or dismissive, but she was not that resolute.

Ellata, with her experience from countless Maronnie simulations over the days, knew what would happen next.

She sat patiently and waited.

“…Um.”

After waiting, fortune came. How fortunate that she had built up her affection points.

Maronnie cautiously looked at Ellata.

“…Promise not to tell anyone else.”

“Of course~ I must fulfill my lady’s request.”

“Really? Ellata.”

It would depend on what the concern was, but for now, she answered.

“Yes~”

Though not entirely pleased, Maronnie brought her hand to her mouth, having no other choice.

Soon after, she whispered to Ellata.

“Miss Ellata, um. That.”

“Yes, yes. What is it?”

“Do you know how to do makeup?”

So, this was what she was struggling with, wanting to look more mature!

A happy smile spread across Ellata’s lips.

“Wow~ Really? Why, why, why?”

“That’s because… during the selection competition, there were many articles about my appearance.”

Maronnie looked away slightly. Ellata tilted her head at the habit she shows when lying.

“Articles about your appearance?”

“Is it too childish? So…”

Blushing, she kept knocking her fingers together, avoiding eye contact.

Something.

“Do you want to look more mature?”

“Yes.”

That’s odd?

Ellata glanced at the books on the bedside table.

All about Korean, not missing a single one. She even brought a speaker for CD pronunciation practice.

‘If it’s just learning a language… it would be enough in a few hours.’

Correcting pronunciation to match that of a native might take time, but her mind was brilliant enough to be recognized worldwide.

If it were just about using the language, she could learn it quickly.

However, Maronnie has been looking at Korean from the Forester Selection Competition until now. At least for several weeks.

Did she find such value and curiosity in Korean?

Or perhaps there was someone she wanted to communicate with…

‘…!’

Ellata remembered Maronnie’s figure from this morning, secretly making a phone call.

The catlike figure clutching her phone until Ellata went to the bathroom, then checking if anyone was watching before making the call.

This wasn’t the first time; she always had to be cautious even when contacting friends.

But now, caring about makeup as well…

‘Has she fallen in love?’

The timing was quite unfortunate.

‘To have your first love when a war might break out between countries.’

The love of National Trees? What did it matter now?

Those who wanted to date had been secretly doing so.

With the purest blood of the World Tree, she was born with top-tier beauty, so there’s no way men around her would leave her alone.

Yet, Maronnie maintained her dignity amidst countless male advances.

For one reason:

Because of an ancient rule that National Trees should not date.

This purity contributed to the growth of her fanbase.

‘Who could it be?’

Even if she didn’t follow etiquette, she wanted to see this person’s face at least once.

“Ellata… would it be hard?”

At Maronnie’s dejected voice, Ellata’s heart melted like ice under the summer sun.

“Hehe~ I should teach you. It’s my lady’s request after all.”

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As a sasaeng fan, Ellata wanted to see Maronnie in love, and that wish came true.

To make this girl look her most attractive to a man, Ellata confidently said while rolling up her sleeves.

“Leave it to me.”

-Why didn’t you answer the phone?

-I had someone to meet, and I was in treatment.

-…You couldn’t even make a short call?

Feeling hurt, I had no choice but to bring up the last promise.

To give Maronnie the commoner experience she so desired, I arrived in Paris, France, early in the morning.

【‘World Tree of Purity’ is jumping around with a smile.】

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“Tsk.”

Unintentionally, I even dressed up fully.

I thought I would just come out casually like before, but Jin Dallae, who caught me halfway, insisted on dressing me in the clothes she had been collecting one by one.

Wearing clothes I usually found uncomfortable, I felt somewhat uneasy.

I couldn’t even remember the name of these clothes because I put them on so hastily.

-You can’t go around looking like you can’t afford clothes.

Was my fashion sense that bizarre?

When I asked, I got an awkward smile and an ambiguous answer.

They laughed, saying even the mask I wore when we first met was too strange, but what can I say to a smiling face?

【'World Tree of Purity' is amazed!】

Because of that, even though my supposed wife, who hadn’t been out in a while, was being all excited and annoying, what did it matter?

Following the map to the meeting place, I saw a girl sitting by the lake in front of a large square.

I could recognize her at a glance from afar.

She was exuding her presence even among the crowd, attracting many gazes despite wearing a hat pulled down low.

“…Ah!”

Instead of my name, what popped out when she saw me was a smile.

Blanche’s hat wobbled as she stood up from the bench, and the water from the fountain glistened as it fell.

A hat with a long brim, a dress showing her knees and calves.

Her pure white shoes seemed to reflect her gentle spirit.

From head to toe, she was blue and white.

Maronnie, who smiled broadly upon seeing me, stood up and trotted over.

“Did you wait long?”

“A little…?”

She spoke playfully as if teasing me, but the smile on her face didn’t fade.

I chuckled and bent my knees to match her eye level.

I could see Maronnie’s face, slightly different from before.

“You put on makeup?”

“…How did you know?”

She was surprised I noticed, her eyes widening.

With a faint scent and even applying adult perfume, how could I not notice?

Still, her makeup wasn’t very skilled.

I gently wiped away the smudged lipstick beside her mouth with my handkerchief.

“There’s a lot of smudges, kid.”

“…”

“You didn’t know?”

The pink tint had slightly spread outside her lips.

Moreover, there were many places where she had unnecessarily added more, making it obvious.

After hanging out with Seyeong, Dallae, and Byeol several times, I learned a bit about makeup.

Seeing she came quickly, it didn’t seem like she made these mistakes in a rush.

Maybe it’s because she’s trying it for the first time.

Maronnie’s cheeks turned as red as freshly picked apples when her mistakes were pointed out.

“…”

“Did you try it for the first time?”

She couldn’t lie, nodding her head slightly while pressing down her hat.

She seemed like a younger cousin I got along well with rather than a real sister, which made me smile.

I straightened up and looked around.

The area was lined with luxurious mansions, making it understandable that Maronnie longed for a commoner’s life.

I wanted to show her my studio apartment from my world, but with such elegance around here, it seemed like it would lose its charm.

“I just want to hang out here. Why is it so fancy?”

“Fancy? Ah. Not really. Those places are further away.”

Come to think of it, we were naturally conversing in Korean.

Her pronunciation was much more stable than before, good enough for communication.

“You could use a translator.”

“I wanted to talk in my own voice. Is that… weird?”

Actually, it’s better. I knew she was smart, but her dedication was impressive.

As I looked around with a smile, Maronnie, aware of my gaze, asked cautiously.

“Then… shall we hang out here?”

It would be hard to understand what Maronnie desired in this high-class noble city.

“You should decide. I’m here to grant your wish. I’m fine anywhere. Do you want to go to Korea?”

She nodded timidly at my question.

That settled it.

We found a secluded alley and used magic to head to Korea.

What Maronnie was curious about were literally everyday places.

Not luxurious restaurants but places where people like me would often go for school or hobbies.

So, we came here.

“Oh my, what brings such a pretty lady here? Are you studying abroad?”

A cozy snack bar you rarely see these days.

A place where the moment you entered, the lady there talked to you like she had known you forever.

A place of memories where, for 500 won, you’d get five rice cakes in a small paper cup with plenty of sauce.

“…Study abroad? Ah. No, I’m just here for a visit.”

“Is that so? You’re pretty. Sit down, I’ll give you plenty.”

Her eyes blinking rapidly, she looked at me like a cat unsure of what to do.

Maybe she’s never experienced people being so friendly without introductions.

I sat in a quiet corner and ordered some food, all highly recommended by Sansuyu and Cheondo.

“…Tteokbokki.”

“Remember this?”

This place made it better than I did.

A taste from memory that couldn’t be achieved with just a student’s knowledge.

“Back when I didn’t have much money, I’d buy junk food from stationery stores.”

“Junk food?”

“Yeah, we’ll go to one later. It’s food that’s made cheaply with lots of spicy and cheap stuff, not good for health.”

“Ah…”

“And once in a while, when I wanted to treat myself, I’d come here.”

Spicy and sweet, the rice cakes were swollen from being boiled for a long time on the iron plate.

A taste you’d never get at a franchise. Honestly, this was better.

Maronnie’s white dress?

I didn’t care. Maronnie, getting a bit of sauce on her cheek while eating, moved her mouth.

“…”

-Chew chew.

She paused, squinting as if it was a bit spicy, but then she managed her expression, smiling at me.

-Gulp.

She quickly swallowed and stuck out her tongue slightly, searching for water.

I filled a paper cup with water and asked.

“How is it?”

“…It’s interesting, seems tasty.”

The highlight was the tears at the corners of her eyes.

“But… it’s spicy.”