In any case, the first thing I need to do is confirm my surroundings. I’m completely immobile and have zero sensory input right now. In my current pathetic state, it’s probably better to ask God and have her tell me the situation from a third-person point of view.
So, God, what do you see?
“You’re on a large tree, branches heavy with fruit.”
I’m not even harvested yet?!
“It’s ripe with apples, and you’re one of those.”
I didn’t think I’d ever be referred to as “one of those.”
“You and your many siblings are swaying in the breeze. It’s quite soothing to look at.”
I didn’t think I’d have that many siblings either.
“You can only talk to me for three days. We should do as much as we can within that time.”
Fair enough, but I still can’t move.
“Out of all the inanimate things you could’ve reincarnated as, an apple isn’t the worst option. After all, fruits are still living things.”
Huh. Good point! That’s kinda inspiring!
“Hee hee, that’s much more like you, Furutsu-san,” God said with a chuckle.
Okay then! I think I’ll check the “storage” card and see if there’s anything I can use in there. How do I do this?
“An excellent idea! There may be something that even an apple can use! Now, imagine the box that was illustrated on that card. Then imagine yourself peeking inside that box,” God explained.
Ah, gotcha. Okay, let’s see... I imagined myself peering inside the box. Whoa, this is amazing! Everything’s just listed out in my head. Hmm, okay, so there’s healing potions, money, jewels, food, and a sleeping bag.
“None of those seem necessary for an apple, though.”
Yeah, you’re right. Wait, what’s this? It looks like a magic scroll... Whoa, and it even explains itself!
Magic Spell: Fireball
The reader of this scroll will learn how to use the spell, “Fireball.”
Cost to use: 10 MP
Necessary attribute: Fire
Whoa, this is awesome! Fireball’s a classic spell to learn in a different world! Okay, I want to test this out. God, how do I take this scroll out of the box?
“That’s simple. Select the item you wish to withdraw, and a box should appear. Reach in, and you should be able to remove the item.”
But I don’t have any hands...
“Pardon?”
I’m an apple. No hands.
“Ah! That’s right!”
Auugh! I can’t use this storage card at all! There’s so many awesome items in there, but I can’t take any of them out!
“P-Please, calm down for a moment. There must be a way...”
No, it’s all over for me! I’m gonna spend the rest of my life dangling from this tree! My reincarnated OP harem story is over! I’ve got nothing left! Aaaaagh!
“Hello, mister?” said a voice.
Nooooo! I might get harvested, or harassed by birds... Nooo! I don’t wanna get eaten! Waaaah!
“Mister, why are you crying?” the voice inquired.
Waaaah! How can I not cry in this situation?! Wait, hold on... God, did you just ask me something?
“Pardon? Did you say something, Furutsu-san?” God replied.
Wait, that voice I just heard... Was that not you, God? It did sound kinda different. In fact, it was like I heard it in a completely different way. Who was that?
“Furutsu-san, I don’t think anyone else can speak with you at the moment.”
“Mister, is your name Furutsu-san? I’m the World Tree. It’s nice to meet you.”
The World Tree? Like the thing that shows up in video games all the time? What’s it supposed to do again?
“The World Tree? You mean to tell me that you’re able to hear the voice of the tree that supports the world itself?” God asked.
Yeah, pretty clearly, actually. Can you really not hear it, God?
“Not at all. Now this is a surprise! I never would have expected this!”
A voice that even God can’t hear, huh? Is it because I’m also a plant now? Can plants talk to each other?
“Being able to speak with the tree is amazing!” she continued. “It essentially means you can speak with the world itself!”
The world itself? That does sound pretty epic.
“Sorry, I’m not this world’s tree,” the voice said.
Uh, God? The tree said it’s not of this world.
God replied, “So it belongs to a different world? That’s odd. But if that’s the case, how can it speak with you?”
I can hear her voice so clearly, though. It sounds like she’s talking directly in my ear.
The tree giggled. “Hehe, I’m right here, you know? Over here, Furutsu!”
Whoa there, too loud! Don’t shout in my ear! I paused. Wait, my ear? But I’m an apple. It’s like she’s in my head and shouting at the top of her lungs. Oh, that’s it!
“Over here, mister! I’m over here!”
I knew it! The voice was booming in my head, coming straight from the storage card. I opened up the box and looked inside.
“Can you see me?”
Yup, I sure can! I had a feeling you were in here!
“Huh?! The World Tree was inside the storage?!” God exclaimed.
✦ ✦ ✦
There’s no doubt about it. This must be her, right?
“Gridarvol”
A staff made from a young branch of the World Tree. Was created to defeat the evil Giants.
Attack (Physical): 5,660
Attack (Magical): 2,887,820
HP: Automatically regenerates
MP: Automatically regenerates
So the voice I heard is this staff made from the World Tree.
“Heh heh, you’re an odd one. I’ve never met anyone that could talk with me. But...why are you dangling from that branch?” said the tree.
Ha ha, I’m not here because I want to be. I’m actually originally a human.
“A human? Really?” she asked.
Yep, cross my heart.
“Oh, wow!”
I reincarnated into this world, but you can see how I ended up. I can’t move, see, hear, or do anything, really.
“Well, that makes sense. Our bodies are pretty different from those of animals.”
Makes sense. But yeah, I can’t move an inch, and I can’t pull you out from that box. I’m in a bit of a bind here.
“Well, that’s not good,” she said after a pause. “Okay! How about I teach you how to move your body?”