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After a long series of conversations, Pyuku decided to bring along the slimes from this area as well. Meanwhile, the Robots were quite stubborn about staying near the tree. We were quite worried about their safety though; they were far too weak and couldn't grow stronger to protect themselves through any normal means. We tried to tell them we could bring the tree along to Agartha, but they found that it would be impossible to do so without the tree dying.

"We would love. To be in a safer environment. Where our children. Can grow big safely. However, we can't leave Guardian Tree. I am sorry. Whatever fate awaits for us. We will face it together as family." The Chief Robot spoke.

"Hmm, okay." My mother sighed. "If it is your decision, then there's little we can do about this."

As I heard the conversation unfold, I thought about something, but I had no idea if it could actually work properly. So I had to ask Alice and the Dungeon System about it.

"Alice, could it be possible to move the tree inside the dungeon without harming it?" I asked her.

"Ah! You want to do that, huh? I… Maybe with your abilities, if you could extract the entire piece of land holding it…" She wondered.

"I don't know if I could do it alone, but if I get the help of Aquarina's mother, it might be possible…" I said. "Dungeon System, could you assist on that?"

[The [Dungeon System] nods, saying that it might be possible.]

[As long as the patch of land is added to the dungeon's interior, using Dungeon Energy, it can become a Dungeon Facility and be maintained at perfect condition.]

[They would recommend the first-floor environment for the robots right now. Although the third-floor environment might also be good, the salty air could hasten the rust of their metallic bodies.]

[The fourth floor might be too hot.]

[And the available options for the sixth floor seem not that suitable.]

"So we can do that… I'll have to first ask the robots if they're even fine with such a thing. If they reject that offer, then there'll be nothing I can do. I don't want to force them." I sighed. "Hey, Chief, I wanted to propose you something. It is up to you if you accept or not…"

I explained to him, with Nepheline's abilities to help me in mind, how things would go.

"I understand if its too much for you guys, or if its weird too. After all you must be quite used to the life out there in Cloudia…" I said. "But the monsters inside my dungeon should be much less of a threat. It would be up to you to either ally with the plant people village or make your own afar from them…"

"Processing…" The chief robot was actually processing things, unable to completely think clearly. "Ding! Processed. It seems that would be good. If you truly say that the tree can be brought inside without problems. It would be relieving to live in such a world. Especially one made by our savior."

"Yes. Let's go."

"I want to go! I want to go!"

"I didn't know. Sylphy had. A world."

"How does that work? Is she a goddess?"

"No. Goddess, she is not."

[The [Civilization System] is getting excited about a new opportunity!]

[Maybe something special could happen if you bring this peculiar group of people inside the Dungeon!]

Ah, no, the creep of the Civilization System is watching too?! I hope he doesn't make me do weird tasks for these people too.

Let's just ignore what they said.

"Mother-in-law, is it possible for you to help me in that regard?" I asked her with puppy eyes.

"W-Well, I… I don't know if this is the right thing Sylphy." She said, crossing her big, bulky arms. "Perhaps we should consult your parents and…"

"It's fine by me, let her do what she wants." My father nodded.

"I am still intrigued about it, but her dungeon is already a safe place. It could be a good way to protect these robot people." My mother said. "Though, I didn't want to address this, but once, in the far future, you pass away, dear, what will be of the dungeon?"

"Eh?! Well, I… I think it can be placed on the ground. Somewhere." I said.

"Hm, then I suppose it is alright, yes." She nodded.

"I can't believe you would talk to your own daughter about her eventual death!" Nepheline was shocked by my mother's words.

"Huh? What's wrong with that?" My mother sighed. "That won't even happen for at least… five thousand years or more."

"I-I'll live that long?!" I was even more worried now.

"That is assume you reach Tier 10 one day." She said. "We elves live approximately one thousand years without any boost. But cultivation can boost that lifespan a lot. Pure-blooded elves can live as long as ten thousand years when they reach Tier 10, half-elves, usually have such long lifespans halved, but it still very long! Though, ah, yes, I now understand. I don't want to think about outliving my own daughter…" My mother started to lament her decision of even bringing such a weird topic.

"I-I understand mom, let's think about it with a mature mind." I sighed. "Yes, I know you were worried about the future of the dungeon, but don't worry about it."

[The [Dungeon System] assures you that if something were to happen to you, the dimension would keep itself stable and then slowly merge with whatever surrounding area it could find. The dungeon won't be destroyed if you die.]

[However, the [Dungeon System] doesn't even want to think about their master dying! That's too horrible!]

I know, I know, let's just forget about it.

Just my mom being my mom.

"Anyways, shall we do it then, Mother-in-law? Pretty please? Please help me, pleaseee?" I asked Nepheline, hugging her big bulky arms and rubbing my face on them. she blushed a bit, finding me cute.

"Geez, I have such a cute daughter-in-law! I guess it can't be helped, fine, fine." She patted my head. "Aquarina, you'll owe me a favor after this!"

"Eh?! Why!" Aquarina was still eating. "Well, fine, just help her already, don't be grumpy."

"Alright! Let's get started then." Nepheline cracked her knuckles.

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