I’m the Only Totem in Another World

Chapter 77: Warp Gate （2）

Demons.

They are beings that crossed over through dimensional gates and destroyed this world. Karon said that they were artificially created lifeforms.

He also said that they were like spirits created solely for war. Perhaps that’s why demons didn’t leave any bones or corpses.

When they die, they turn to ashes and scatter, disappearing without a trace. So, the dinosaur bones in the photo aren’t from a demon.

If it’s a monster that’s not a demon, I’ve only seen cultists or Atomic Rex.

I didn’t exactly see the latter, but anyway.

Cultists, perhaps due to the limitations of human anatomy, couldn’t grow that large no matter how much they mutated. Even the Worm-humans who received the Tunnel Demon’s Berserk buff were only about 2 meters tall.

There are those who came across the sea, but let’s skip over them since their identity is still unclear.

There’s only one possibility left.

Atomic Rex, who had a conflict with Close-Range Spy.

Let’s look at the comments.

[Dinosaur Punch: I thought it was a diss post lol;;]

[I Trusted the Monkey Man but: What the heck is this…]

[Fallen Power Knight: Isn’t that Atomic Rex?]

ㄴ [I Trusted the Monkey Man but: Oh yeah]

ㄴ [I Trusted the Monkey Man but: That bastard 100%]

[Not a Netkama: Did you display that?]

ㄴ [One Piece: No. It was like that when I first found it]

ㄴ [Full Play: Then you’re saying Close-Range Spy made it like that himself?]

ㄴ [One Piece: That’s right. He even put up a sign with his name on it. It said, ‘The End of the Cannibal Monster’.]

ㄴ [Not a Netkama: What a pervert]

I slowly looked over the posts on the community forum.

Fortunately, maybe because a few days had passed, things had calmed down somewhat.

[Even Wildflowers: Even though I’ve fallen into this post-apocalyptic world

I will plant a tree.

Rather than shuddering at this absurd fate, I will plant a tree that will bear beautiful fruit.

You who sent me here.

Instead of burning myself with hatred for you, I will embrace the future with love.

I will take the seeds that are still intact and go to the barren, desolate land.

With the power you have given me, I will completely purify that land.

I will carefully tend to those seeds with the skills I possess.

You who sent me here.

Look.

（Picture of a small tree with leaves growing）

Other plants will soon grow as well.

It doesn’t matter if it’s after I die.

I will be content if the people who visit this place someday can lean against the tree, eat the fruit, and enjoy the sight of the wind swaying through the grass.

I will not pass on the pain you have given me.

I will sow it with love.]

━ Comments ━

[Love Death Cat: Nyaang~! ㅠㅠㅠ]

[Bangguseok Choseon: Cheer up, we’ll all be able to return to Earth someday]

[Not a Netkama: It’s a bit cheesy]

[Goollreu: At this point, it’s not madness, it’s sincere]

[I Trusted the Monkey Man but: You…romance pass]

[Close-Range Spy: Did you post this on a plant forum?]

[Shotgun Attack: Uh…this is…the community…? Then all the crap posts I’ve seen so far…?]

It was the post with the cleanest comments.

It’s a bit boastful, but I think it’s a good post.

It has the dreams and hopes that this world lacks. This is what it means to be human.

Did they purify the land using the Magic Suppression skill?

To purify the contaminated land and make a tree grow.

It must not have been easy, what a strong will.

I can grow it quickly with a click of the ‘Power of the Wind and Rain God’ blessing, though.

…Saying it like this makes it really unfair.

I’m definitely not trying to belittle this person’s efforts.

[3Reps500: How’s my face?]

[Valkyrie: I guess possession can only be done with Paladins of similar age]

[Temtem: Pet rabbit certification]

There were also many people who posted selfies, and as expected, they were all handsome men and beautiful women since everyone was a physically healthy Paladin in the fantasy world.

Even though their cheeks were sunken and they looked dirty from not eating properly and not being able to wash, they were still prettier than average.

So this is why your base appearance is important.

[Golgol: Wanna spend the night together?]

ㄴ [Natalie Portman: How would you even know where I am, you idiot]

Perhaps because of that, there were many flirting comments.

It seemed like everyone was half-joking, but there were some serious posts as well.

[Huhran: You’re pretty]

ㄴ [Huhran: I sent you a private message]

I hope they don’t get caught and killed by demons while unnecessarily moving around.

But I can’t go around intervening in everyone’s business.

I’m busy with my own work, it’s ridiculous to clean up after couples who can’t control their libido.

Oh, Hanna sent me a private message.

I’ve been busy lately, so I haven’t been able to contact her much. Even when I saw her messages, I replied perfunctorily.

Now that I have some free time, I need to reply to her sincerely. I checked the message.

[Not a Netkama: （Picture of Hanna making a V sign with her fingers）]

[Not a Netkama: （Picture of Hanna winking]

[Not a Netkama: （Picture of Hanna puffing out her cheeks）]

What the heck, suddenly.

Why selfie photos? And she’s even going for an annoying concept.

It doesn’t suit you at all.

[What’s up?]

[Not a Netkama: What do you mean what’s up]

[Not a Netkama: It’s my photo, duh]

[Not a Netkama: Send me some of yours too]

[Didn’t you say you didn’t understand taking and posting photos?]

The last time we talked, Hanna was the one who said she didn’t understand why people posted selfies on the community forum and called the users stupid.

[Not a Netkama: That’s the community, this is a message]

[That’s true, but]

[Not a Netkama: Hurry up and send yours]

[No]

[Not a Netkama: Come on, hurry up]

[ㄴ]

[Not a Netkama: It’s unfair if I’m the only one posting]

Ah, this is the most difficult situation.

I can’t post a photo of Totem No. 1 standing majestically on the altar or Totem No. 3 that Rake is hugging.

I can’t reveal my identity.

Not only me, but it would also be a headache for Hanna.

What if the friend you’ve been close to all this time turns out not to be human?

And not just any non-human being, but a god worshipped by the enemy?

If it were me, I wouldn’t be able to sleep because of the betrayal and fear.

Even if it wasn’t that, there were plenty of reasons why I couldn’t reveal my identity.

The most important thing is that I have to pay a price.

I don’t even know what the price will be, so I can’t just talk about it carelessly.

[Do I really have to send one too?]

This time, I replied seriously.

[I don’t like this kind of perfunctory face reveal]

Yes. The first time we see each other’s faces shouldn’t be online.

We should avoid such lighthearted encounters.

[Not a Netkama: We don’t know when we’ll die]

[Not a Netkama: …]

━ …

Well.

That shuts me up.

What’s really frustrating is that I have no choice but to change the subject.

I can’t take a picture of a civilized man from the Tribal Federation and send it to her.

[What’s wrong?]

[Is something bothering you?]

[Not a Netkama: It’s nothing]

[Not a Netkama: I’m just starting to think that way]

[Not a Netkama: That we don’t have much time left]

Did she see the conversation between Princess Dina and Close-Range Spy?

Hanna…you’re feeling very vulnerable right now too.

I almost broke down once in the underground research facility in Polaris.

Back then, I wasn’t alone.

Rake, who was looking at me with concern, and the warriors of the Tribal Federation, including Paya, were by my side.

I could feel that they were relying on me, so I was able to quickly get back on my feet.

But Hanna?

She said she was with the villagers, but I can’t even imagine Hanna, with her bad personality, getting along well with them.

Wouldn’t she just keep a moderate distance and live her life?

She must be lonely and isolated. Anxious, too.

Maybe it’s because I’ve been replying to her messages halfheartedly lately.

[Don’t worry too much]

[We’ll be able to meet]

[Not a Netkama: I hope so]

[Not a Netkama: Oh?]

[Not a Netkama: Are you dropping the informal speech now?]

[How are those monsters doing?]

[Not a Netkama: …]

[Not a Netkama: They’re just staying at the port]

[Not a Netkama: They seem to be building something]

[Shouldn’t you move locations?]

[Not a Netkama: If I move recklessly, I’ll stand out]

I relieved her tension by chatting with her.

It’s Sanz-style psychotherapy.

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“We need to open the warp gate.”

At the Tribal Federation meeting held after the feast.

Harry strongly insisted on opening the warp gate.

“We’ve secured enough magic stones from the underground research facility. Now we can go to the location beyond the gate.”

“I think it’s a waste. Do we really need to open it? Didn’t we also get the Giant and the metal golems from Polaris?

We can’t invest the magic stones needed to move the golems in an uncertain future.”

Rachel objected. Honestly, I feel the same way.

We need to get the Giant moving someday.

If we use a large amount here to open the warp gate, where are we going to get the magic stones?

“It’s a warp gate secretly installed by the Archmage. We must open it.

…There might be something as amazing as the Giant.”

Harry, who had a lot of fun exploring the underground research facility, wouldn’t back down.

Since he’s arguing so strongly, it seems like there might be something there.

What should I do?