I Start with 13 Hidden Traits Chapter-355

Ch-355. **World Tree Community**

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Up until now, I had overcome countless trials and received innumerable rewards.

But an experience like this—one that truly made your *eyes spin*—was a first.

There were an overwhelming number of names I’d never seen before.

And even the names I *did* recognize, or could at least infer—

*Source of Mana, Ouroboros, Purity, Courage…*

—were enough to make it feel like stepping into an entirely new world.

One thing was certain.

*None of these items had ever appeared in Pangaenia.*

Some of the names had been mentioned before, yes—but never the items themselves.

Because of that, it was impossible to judge their grades at a glance.

Still, these rewards appeared after conquering a *Primordial-grade* dungeon.

Naturally, I could tell at first sight that they were far more noble and exalted than any ordinary “Unique-grade” item.

*At the very least—Void(Zero) grade!*

The grade system that existed in Pangaenia.

Unlike the game, there were slight differences between grades when they manifested in reality.

For example, Void grade, Out-of-Standard grade, and Primordial grade didn’t even exist in the game.

As such, the actual existing grades I had identified were, in order:

**Normal → Legendary → Mythic → Unique → Supreme Unique → Void → Primordial → Out-of-Standard**

*However, Void, Primordial, and Out-of-Standard grades don’t differ drastically in raw performance. Depending on their usage, one can be better—or worse.*

From Void grade onward, the options they carried were utterly beyond imagination.

But even moving up to higher grades didn’t automatically make them “better.”

Instead, they were *specialized*.

Primordial armor, the Gloves of Omen and Ash,
Randolph of Eternal Mystery that destroys mysteries beyond standard,
the Martial God—

And even the Void-grade ring I currently possessed, **“Radiant Pureblood’s Aspect,”** all exhibited absurd performance within their respective domains, each with an unshakably defined purpose.

Which meant that the hundred items now displayed in the list were all—

*Relics possessing abilities that had never existed before.*

Treasures whose value couldn’t even be quantified.

I had already gained plenty just by clearing the dungeon, yet the rewards were pouring down like a tidal wave, to the point I could barely think straight.

And this reward list was clearly different from anything that had appeared before.

*“All constellations of every Baekseongjeon gathered their starlight…”*

Isn’t that wording a little strange?

Not *all constellations of the Baekseongjeon*, but *constellations of all Baekseongjeons*.

It sounded as if multiple Baekseongjeons had pooled their power.

That wasn’t the only strange thing.

*There’s no reaction from the constellations like there always was when a quest was cleared. There were even times they refused to give rewards despite transcendent performance.*

Constellations used their own starlight to prepare rewards.

When they exhausted it, they disappeared.

Depending on the outcome of a trial, they sometimes reacted—or even offered me deals.

But now there was nothing.

No reaction. No proposal.

And preparing rewards of this scale would require an enormous amount of starlight.

Which meant—

*I have thought before that there might be multiple The Hall of the Hundred Constellations.*

After all, unfamiliar constellations had once rushed in to propose Apostle contracts.

I had considered the possibility that there were multiple The Hall of the Hundred Constellations—or far more constellations than expected.

They had even proposed deals just to create Unique-grade or higher rewards.

And now there were *a hundred* options, far beyond that.

*Everyone is desperate for me to choose their reward…*

I stroked my chin.

The choice of reward might be far more important than I’d thought.

If they had silently agreed to simply present rewards and wait for my selection…

No—perhaps it was a test.

A test of my discernment.

Who’s to say they hadn’t mixed low-quality items among flashy names?

…But no matter how I looked at it, the items were filled with utterly unique proper nouns.

*Ouroboros. A star name that has never once appeared.*

Especially Ouroboros.

I myself bore a mark related to it.

The **Mark of Ouroboros**, which increased vitality and natural regeneration, and granted the *Indomitable* effect—allowing endurance even beyond pain limits.

But the true identity of that name was a *star*.

One of the thirty-two stars of the shattered Leah.

A super-named star of extremely high rank that had never once appeared.

Likely of an even higher order than Isabella’s **Jormungandr**.

To present the proper noun itself suggested they might be offering the *Star of Ouroboros* outright.

*Purity, Courage… concepts that stand in direct opposition to sin.*

And that wasn’t all.

The other rewards with unique names were no less formidable.

Each one was impossible to treat lightly.

My dilemma only deepened.

*This is hard.*

I simply couldn’t choose.

A single selection.

One reward.

No matter how incredible it might be, if it didn’t suit me, it was no better than trash.

Then a thought flashed through my mind.

*The Constellation of the Most Brilliant Hero. He would know what reward I need—and want.*

Among all constellations, I had the deepest connection with him.

The Constellation of the Most Brilliant Hero.

The one who watched my story, subscribed to Randolph, and never held back his support.

Just as he had once guided me to choose **Winter (The Final Twilight)** as a reward, it was possible he was deeply involved even now.

*If only I could communicate with him.*

That was when it happened.

【Notice. ‘World Tree Community’ has been opened.】

【Within the ‘World Tree Community,’ you may communicate directly with constellations anonymously.】

【By using ‘Fragments of the Golden Scale,’ you may ask questions and receive answers from constellations.】

【The more fragments used, the higher the participation rate of the constellations.】

【Once you’ve obtained a satisfactory answer, please adopt it. Failure to do so may reduce divine participation.】

【However, be advised: not all constellation answers are correct.】

【Additionally, within the ‘World Tree Community,’ you may purchase accumulated know-how—‘Guides.’】

【Or sell your own ‘Guides’ at an appropriate price.】

【Guides are protected by a secrecy oath and may only be used by the purchaser.】

【Violation of the oath will result in severe penalties and restriction of access to the ‘World Tree Community.’】

A sudden announcement.

*What the hell is this…*

…Come to think of it, I vaguely recalled seeing something related.

It must have been buried beneath the flood of messages—but I never imagined *this* was its purpose.

I decided to use it immediately.

【You have entered the ‘World Tree Community.’】

【You are the first to enter the ‘World Tree Community.’】

【Achievement acquired: ‘First Entrant.’】

【1 Sanctification has been added.】

【Please set a nickname to use within the ‘World Tree Community.’】

A nickname?

So I was supposed to participate under a pseudonym?

I stroked my chin.

A place to communicate with gods.

If all awakeners could use it…

【Would you like to use the nickname ‘KingOfKings’?】

“Ah…”

No. Definitely not.

I hesitated for a moment.

I’d created countless characters, but naming them was always the hardest part.

After some thought, I chose again.

【Would you like to use the nickname ‘Phantom’?】

I nodded lightly.

This, at least, was close to my true identity.

【Welcome, ‘Phantom.’】

【Loading menu.】

【1. Ask the Constellations】

【2. View Answerer Rankings】

【3. View Guides (0)】

【4. Write a Guide】

Surprisingly simple.

Only four boards were visible.

I immediately selected **Ask the Constellations**.

【You may post a question to the constellations using between 0 and unlimited fragments of the Golden Scale.】

【All questions are kept confidential.】

How many hours’ worth of fragments should I stake?

I shrugged and assigned the amount.

【‘Phantom’ is composing a question using 0 hours’ worth of Golden Scale fragments.】

…If my assumption was right, there was no need to stake anything.

They all wanted me to choose *their* reward.

【Question Title: There are too many rewards. What should I choose?】

【Question Content: Among 《Nine Nights》, 《Source of Mana》, 《Feather of an Outer God》, 《Two Moons》, 《Stone of Tananush》, 《Completed Star Map》, 《Jurn’s Jewel》, 《Ouroboros》, 《Primordial Arrow》, 《Purity》, 《Courage》… which should I choose, and why?】

I listed all one hundred names from the reward list.

So—how would the constellations respond?

For a while, there was no reaction.

*Was zero hours too stingy?*

Maybe I should’ve staked at least one hour out of courtesy.

That was when—

【Ding! A reply has arrived from the ‘Immortal Constellation of Nine Nights’!】

Nine Nights.

A constellation bearing the same name as one of the rewards had appeared.

I immediately checked the response.

【Immortal Constellation of Nine Nights (Minor): Pick Nine Nights without question. Pass through the Nine Nights while holding it, and you shall obtain the authority of immortality!】

Not exactly polite—but not bad advice.

Yet something felt off.

*He’s telling me to become his Apostle.*

Obviously, that was the plan.

The authority of immortality was tempting—but hadn’t I already learned, by watching the *Forgotten Gods*, that immortality alone wasn’t the answer?

*Is the ‘Minor’ tag a rank for answering gods?*

If so, did adoption raise their rank?

Assigning ranks to constellations—what an amusing idea.

And from that moment on—

【Ding! A reply has arrived from the ‘Most Cruel Night Constellation’!】

【Ding! A reply has arrived from the ‘Deeply Contemplating Prayer Constellation’!】

【Ding! A reply has arrived from the ‘Constellation of the Origin’!】

Replies poured in endlessly.

So many that I couldn’t even read them all.

Even the constellation names were anything but ordinary.

Beings that didn’t feel safe to ignore.

Then, after some time—

【Ding! A reply has arrived from the ‘Constellation of the Most Brilliant Hero’!】

…At last.

The response I had been waiting for.

And it seemed to be the first time we were properly communicating like this.

【Constellation of the Most Brilliant Hero (Minor): Greetings, Phantom.】

I smiled.

Just as I was glad to see him—he seemed glad as well.

【Constellation of the Most Brilliant Hero (Minor): And thank you. Your story always makes me tremble. I have much I wish to say, but my allotted space is limited, so I apologize in advance for keeping this brief.】

It did seem that answers couldn’t be long.

Even other constellations’ replies were all under five lines.

Perhaps reply length depended on rank.

I continued reading his message.

Though only a single line remained.

【Constellation of the Most Brilliant Hero (Minor): Choose the Feather of an Outer God.】