Blue Star, Institute of Scientific Research.
"Can someone tell me why so many people are watching a willow tree livestream? As a scientific institution, we've recently received a pile of complaint calls and letters claiming that the willow tree has become a spirit!"
"It can act cute, interact with viewers, and flirt with them during the livestream. When attacked by ferocious beasts, birds, or insects, it strikes back viciously, its branches whipping about like a mighty force descending from the sky, shaking the mountains and rivers as if it means to destroy the world!"
"Everyone, we're a scientific institution. Science comes first. I told you to watch the livestream and investigate that willow tree, but all you do is call it 'Willow God' in the chat!"
The official pointed at the livestream on the big screen and said gravely, "And there's something else. Tell me, everyone: with a hundred million viewers watching, a willow tree killed a giant beast in an instant! How did none of you even get a good look at what kind of beast it was?"
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Please do not imitate.
