"Un, good girls." Hearing the three call out, Takeru unconsciously revealed a genuine smile. He was reminded of the time he took care of Miu when she was three or four years old. Although Miu was very young back then, she was also much more well-behaved than average children.
But that period was not a happy one for Takeru. It was during that time that Takeru fully remembered his past life memories. The familiar yet strange world, and the death of his parents...
At that time, lost and confused, it was Miu's innocent smile, her dependence on him, and her sweet calls that solidified Takeru's will to live. He swore to give Miu a happy life.
Now, Takeru was even more confident about the future. He believed that with his protection, Miu would never encounter any misfortune.
"By the way, Kurenai, Aoko, and Midori, do you have any special abilities?" After patting the heads of the three, Takeru asked curiously.
"Abilities? We can communicate with plants and infuse them with energy to make them grow quickly. Does that count?" Hearing Takeru's words, Aoko said hesitantly.
"Of course it does." Hearing her answer, Takeru nodded seriously.
"Are all your abilities the same?" Subsequently, Takeru looked at Midori and Kurenai.
"Not exactly the same. Although we can all make plants grow quickly, the methods we use are different, you know!" Hearing Takeru's words, Kurenai raised her little head and said proudly.
"Is that so? What are the differences?" Hearing her words, Takeru looked at her with surprise.
"It's... this, that..." Hearing Takeru's question, Kurenai didn't know how to explain.
"How about this? Try planting this and show me." Seeing Kurenai's at a loss expression, Takeru directly took out three Green Spirit Fruits and spoke to them.
"Un, Onii-chan, leave it to me!" Upon hearing this, Midori was the first to take a Green Spirit Fruit. She dug a hole in the ground a short distance from the World Tree and placed the Green Spirit Fruit inside.
Then she closed her eyes and sensed the condition of the Green Spirit Fruit. Afterwards, her body emitted a green life energy that enveloped the fruit. Soon, the Green Spirit Fruit, having absorbed the life energy, began to sprout and grow.
Having watched Midori's entire process, Takeru noticed that the ability Midori used was actually very similar to his own catalyzing method, yet also somewhat different.
Compared to his own catalyzing, what Midori used seemed more gentle and natural, and it caused no damage whatsoever to the plants themselves.
In less than ten minutes, the Green Spirit Fruit tree covered the ground, and a large number of incredibly enticing Green Spirit Fruits hung from its branches.
Seeing this, Takeru picked one of the Green Spirit Fruits. He noticed its color was a shade greener than wild ones or those he had catalyzed himself. Not thinking much of it, he brought it to his mouth.
As the juice entered his taste buds, he soon noticed the difference. The taste seemed more sweet and sour. The energy contained within was also stronger, capable of accelerating his own recovery. Moreover, it appeared to have a more pronounced strengthening effect on his spirit.
"Truly amazing!" Feeling this evolutionary Green Spirit Fruit, Takeru said with emotion to Midori.
"Ehehe!" Hearing Takeru's words, Midori smiled happily and landed back on Takeru's shoulder, her smile full of pride.
"Humph, my turn!" Seeing Midori praised, Kurenai could no longer restrain herself. She also took a Green Spirit Fruit and catalyzed it.
Compared to Midori's emerald green glow, Kurenai's energy glow was the same red as the light she emitted.
When she applied her power to the Green Spirit Fruit, Takeru even felt that the glow she released contained warmth. It wasn't scorching, but rather gave a feeling of warmth.
The fruit she catalyzed also had a reddish tint and looked very plump and enticing. After tasting it, besides the difference in flavor, the energy strengthening leaned towards power.
After tasting Kurenai's fruit, finally Aoko was ready. Aoko's fruit was in no way inferior to Midori's and Kurenai's. Her energy strengthening leaned towards agility.
After this comparison, Takeru discovered that the plants catalyzed by the three were more effective than his own. As for comparing the three to each other, each had their own merits… they were equally matched.
Thinking this, Takeru decided that in the future, he would as much as possible leave plant-related matters to the three little ones.
"By the way, can you continue to help the World Tree grow?" Subsequently, Takeru asked the three curiously.
"No, Onii-chan. Because the power within us shares the same origin as the World Tree, our energy cannot catalyze it." Hearing Takeru's words, Aoko gently shook her head at him.
"Is that so? I understand." Upon hearing this, Takeru felt a bit regretful, but not disappointed, knowing this was perhaps their limitation.
"By the way, Onii-chan, can I modify that big round sphere up there?" While Takeru was pondering, Kurenai tugged at his clothes and pointed at the artificial sun in the sky.
"Modify it? What do you mean?" Hearing Kurenai's words, Takeru was somewhat puzzled.
"Its light is too dim. Also, part of the light it emits has a bad effect on the environment, plants, and animals." Hearing Takeru's question, Kurenai said directly.
"Un." Hearing Kurenai's words, Aoko and Midori nodded in strong agreement.
"Is that so? Then I'll leave it to you. Is that okay?" Hearing her say this, Takeru looked blankly at the artificial sun above.
Regarding this artificial sun, Takeru had merely imitated the real sun. However, it lacked certain substances. As for the electromagnetic radiation and ultraviolet and infrared rays it emitted, they were simply referenced from the main world's sun.
"Heehee, leave it to me!" As Kurenai spoke, she transformed into a fiery red glow and vanished from the spot. Takeru realized it was simply because Kurenai's speed was extremely fast. This speed was comparable to Takeru's own full burst speed without any other ability enhancements.
Curious about how Kurenai would modify it, Takeru directly teleported beside her. He watched as she continuously infused fiery red energy into the artificial sun.
The artificial sun also erupted with more intense light, and its size began to increase. However, Takeru was surprised to find that although the light was stronger, the glare had noticeably decreased.
About twenty minutes later, Kurenai stopped her actions and came before Takeru, tilting her head up with an expression clearly seeking praise.
"Kurenai is really amazing. You've been a great help!" Seeing this, Takeru found it amusing, but he did not spare his praise for her.
Although Takeru wasn't sure exactly what modifications she had made, the personal pocket dimension had become brighter.
Moreover, the light no longer caused excessive burning upon close approach, nor was it insufficient at a distance. It gave a very comfortable feeling.
Returning with Kurenai to the location of the World Tree, Kurenai directly went to the puddle beneath it. She cupped a small handful of Life Water and drank it, revealing a contented expression.
With over ten days having passed in the personal pocket dimension and Takeru's catalyzing, a little more Life Water had formed.
However, after Kurenai's drinking, it was once again nearly depleted.
"What is this water? Do you know? Also, how can its yield be increased?" Since Kurenai and the others were born from the World Tree, perhaps they knew the origin of this water and how to increase its production.
"This water is condensed from the Mother Tree's energy. Each day, it transforms through a special process into this water. To increase the yield, the Mother Tree's own energy must be increased. Only then can the production possibly increase." Hearing Takeru's words, Aoko helplessly shook her head.
"Is that so? Indeed, it's not that simple." Hearing her words, Takeru nodded knowingly.
"Is this very important to you, Onii-chan?" Subsequently, Midori asked Takeru curiously.
"Yes. I call this water Life Water. It has a very good strengthening effect on me." Hearing Midori's words, Takeru did not conceal it.
"Ah, I'm sorry, Onii-chan. It's all because I was greedy and drank it!" Hearing him say this, Kurenai came before Takeru with a crestfallen expression and apologized.
"It's okay. Does this Life Water have a strengthening effect on you?" Hearing her words, Takeru rubbed her little head to soothe her.
"It helps a little, but not much. It mainly restores my own energy." Hearing Takeru's question, Kurenai spoke softly, looking embarrassed.