The Hero Gained Defiance
Of course I remember. Have you forgotten what I am?
The green-haired beauty shot back at me with a surprisingly bold expression. I chuckled and gazed at her. Her answer meant I'd already achieved half the reason for seeking out the World Tree.
Confirming whether my first timeline's events were recorded in the World Tree—which chronicled everything that happened in the world—was my top priority.
"I see. So even after regression, you retain your memories?"
"That's right. As I told you before, I'm a separate entity from the goddess."
I nodded at the World Tree, who declared this so confidently. I already knew she was different from the goddess. Unlike that balance-obsessed lunatic who threw every crazy scheme into the mix just to "maintain equilibrium," the World Tree was a pure recorder—doing nothing but logging events without interference.
My real question was why she kept those records.
"I obviously can't answer that."
She shut me down flat on that one, her attitude making it clear she wouldn't budge an inch. I smacked my lips in disappointment. If she had no intention of telling me, no method I tried would pry it loose.
"What about my first timeline records? Can I see those?"
"Ah, those are on the second floor. But you lack the authority to view them."
She answered my follow-up with the same nonchalant expression. Most records were accessible, but a select few—even to a hero like me—remained off-limits. The real issue? I couldn't even reach this "second floor" she mentioned, leaving me clueless about what secrets it hid.
"Still full of mysteries, huh?"
"Even as a hero, you don't need to know everything."
"Is that the decision of the ones above you?"
I tossed out the probe slyly, but all I got back was a mocking scoff.
"Tricks like that don't work on me."
"Too bad."
I let out a wry laugh at the World Tree, who didn't fall for my leading question. Sure, I was curious who was above her and why she recorded the world's events—but it was just idle curiosity. Maybe, as she said, it was info I didn't need anyway.
I neatly shelved that curiosity and grinned at her.
"Fine. Then you must know all about the adventures I've had in this life so far?"
"Naturally. You've been living utterly recklessly."
"Haha! Spot on."
I burst into cheerful laughter at her blunt assessment of my second life. The World Tree rarely showed emotion, but clearly, she wasn't thrilled with how I'd been rolling.
My main goal was achieved anyway. True to her words, I planned to live freely—however the fuck I wanted. I turned a lecherous smirk her way.
"So, you know what I'm gonna do from here on out?"
"...Pointless nonsense."
She stared at me coldly, her contemptuous look making it obvious she'd guessed my intentions.
"Whether it's pointless or not, we'll see once I try."
I slowly undid my pants and approached the World Tree. Her avatar was undeniably stunning—a perfect feminine form. Leaf-like green hair framed flawless white skin, and her features were so exquisite even elves would worship them.
The only flaw? Her utter lack of expression gave off an eerie, doll-like vibe. Like a masterfully crafted puppet.
But I brushed off that uncanny feeling, grabbed her clothes, and yanked down the top—woven from intertwined leaves. Her full, swollen breasts spilled into view, ripe fruit topped with pert red nipples that tempted me.
Even exposed like this, she stared back blankly.
"Oh? No reaction?"
"I told you. It's meaningless."
I latched onto one breast, sucking it into my mouth. Sweet fragrance filled my senses as soft flesh yielded, and I teased her hardening nipple with my tongue.
"...Such a pointless act, hero."
"Why? Feels pretty damn fun to me."
I shot back at her pitying gaze and slid my hand toward her lower half.
Huh?
But I froze. What should have been there... wasn't.
"Did you think I was some human woman?"
She smirked at my baffled stare. Despite her perfect female exterior, her most crucial part was missing—just smooth, flat skin.
"Why's it gone?"
"This avatar exists solely for visitors. No need to include unnecessary features."
"...And you think that's unnecessary?"
I gaped at her, incredulous, and she mirrored my shock right back.
"Isn't it?"
"You made it for visitors, right? Ever heard of service?"
"Hero, you've really changed."
I shrugged at her stunned look. She wasn't wrong—I had changed a lot.
"If you get it now, stop this nonsense. You have plenty of women around to sate your lust."
I eyed her cool composure. She had a point; no need to cling to a pussy-less World Tree when women overflowed around me. I could vent anytime.
But her smug "told you so" attitude grated on me. Backing down now felt like losing.
"Ever heard this saying?"
"What?"
"No teeth? Bite the gums. No pussy? Use mouth-pussy."
"Wha—mmph!"
I shoved my cock straight into her finally-panicked mouth. The near-ambush made her face twist.
Honestly? It was just okay. No special skills, and throat-fucking wasn't novel for me.
Fine. I'll cum out of spite.
Irritated, I needed to dump my load down her throat to feel better. Her secretive vibe pissed me off, and casually spying on others' lives for her records? Just as infuriating.
St-stop...!!
Her voice echoed in my head, just like our first encounter—since my dick plugged her avatar's mouth, telepathy was her only option.
But if "stop" meant anything, I wouldn't have forced it in. Ignoring her mental pleas, I thrust roughly.
Her throat clenched tight—properly formed for speech, at least—rippling around my cock with perfect suction. Just the right pleasure for release.
I unloaded deep in the avatar's throat. She went limp immediately.
Have you gone mad?! Do you even know what this place is?!
Staring at the limp, broken-looking avatar, her furious voice boomed in my mind. I casually glanced around and replied.
"So, what is this place?"
This is a sacred realm recording all events, thoughts, and emotions across every timeline. Not a place for you to vent your filthy lust!
I nodded with a hidden smirk. Shaking her up like this was drawing out the secrets she'd guarded so tightly.
To prod her further, I sneered into the air.
"Sacred my ass. You're just a perverted voyeur peeping on people's entire lives."