Master Of None

Chapter 2401: 2401. A Different Growth

”We are heading back already? What about Onyx and Aurora? Werenʼt they getting dragged back to make a presentation about the dungeon?” It wasnʼt strange that Gil was confused about this. He had been told exactly this when they had been on their way.

Alice herself had mentioned dragging them back with a song of binding light that she had written if she absolutely had to. Just the idea of Alcie doing so made it clear to Gil that she had been writing more and more songs to be ready for a battle. Just a single that made chains out of light while she sang did not make him feel comfortable.

Since she was always writing, he knew that Alice was trying to come up with more involved songs too. Just the songs that gave people boosts to their speed or to their strength had been made in to different levels of song. Some which gave weaker buffs that were easier for people to handle. Others that were much more powerful for those who had the strength and control to use them.

”I heard you just now. This time I am bringing us all back while leaving some of my dark dragonkin warriors to guard this land with the young ones. They will also establish some small caves underneath the ground with the help of those mages who came along with us. It will be a better home that will not break the natural flow of mana here.”

This was something that Onyx had been discussing with Mordant since he woke up and got his wits about him. They had to ensure that there would be a proper flow for the mana that would not be ruined. That was the most important part of this entire wilderness.

This meant that making huts or buildings were almost entirely out of the question. They would need to be in places that were entirely of one mana and also made out of materials of that mana focus. Meaning that it would cost a lot and be very hard to maintain those homes. While people visiting using temporary tents would not be an issue, there was still this fact.

The underground living arrangements protected everything and would even mean that some of the other races who visit here might feel more comfortable. The dark elves for example might come here and be able to learn more about their innate affinity since they had always lived underground and also needed to commune with the dark mana.

While this was not the only focus, there was also the fact that Onyx and Aurora had made it clear that they wanted to stay here to be able to gather a more detailed report for all of Gneisses. It wasnʼt just because they had taken ownership of the towering stone passage wilderness area and the dungeons as a place for their race. It was because they had come here and this was their responsibility to Genesis.

It meant a month at least where they would wait for the dungeon to reopen and they would not be in Genesis. Their detailed report would create a baseline for other dungeons being searched for while also for what was expected of future expeditions to analyze them.

Beyond this, Walker had also known he had to go back to Genesis sooner than later. All the materials that had been brought were being sent out on merchant caravans to go where they needed to. Some kingdoms had made it clear that they were lacking in something here and there since they planned to match the same level of defenses as Genesis for the future.

The wilderness and changes in all wilderness in particular were something that was not to be forgotten. Especially as reports from city guards about seeing monsters coming closer to the walls and in to the far lands were getting more prevalent.

This being an issue was not small. It was major. Some of the farmers could not defend themselves which meant that more guards had to be out in the fields to patrol. This was also the risk that came with the change of the world though. They alone this would happen but it was just happening faster. To some, it felt that the faster they all developed and grew the faster the world seemed to be growing around them as well.

”You donʼt want to stay here and be near the natural dark rune?ʼ That was another question that Gil thought should be clear. Mordant should want to stay with the natural dark rune himself to help his own growth.

”I do, but it isnʼt the right time yet. I have something in me that says I am not ready to change the flow of my own mana. I might need the time to understand myself more.” The clear maturity that came from being as old as Mordant proved why he was a royal dragon and why he was one of the most accepting of other races. Especially when they asked for his help.

Mordant had always been this way. But more so, he had learned through battle that without unity his own race would suffer more. Especially since he remembered how many dragons had passed on to the next life while he lived. How few had been born until recently. How the times were changing and he needed to look outside and within himself for the future of all dark dragons.

”Just hold yourself close and remember that I will have everyone home sooner than later. The travel through the shadows is much easier for me now.” His smile was enough to prove that everyone should hold on tighter as they left. He would be moving faster.

It was only a short few hours later of traveling in the especially made basket style carriers that everyone found themselves right outside of Genesis. Walker had taken the time to help Mordant flow through the dark mana. He did so to test his teamwork with Mordant and see how his level of dark mana understanding was adapting after meditating around a natural dark rune for a short white. Along with the gray mana rune as well.

While feeling it was an amazing step in growth, Walker still found himself wondering if they had managed to get to the right place that they had left. Not so much because Genesis had changed in structure or literal size, but instead because the plants appeared to have grown a little more than normal.

Specifically, they could see through the different dragon territories which were focused on elemental manas for each affinity the dragons had, there were trees beginning to grow much larger than what had been there. Not to mention with keen enough sight, someone could make out different colorations and sense a clear change in the manas condensing around it.

”Oh, so the plan started already. The elves have given their gifts to the dragons.” There was a laugh from Gil because he knew exactly what had happened. Walker took a moment before he started to understand.

While saying it was a gift was true, it wasnʼt an unplanned event. Just an event that should have taken a little longer to be possible. The amounts of mana around though were enough to make this possible it seemed.

Many of the trees they could see were special trees. Just like the spirit trees in the eleven forests which ended unique growth methods and manas to even live. However, these trees had been raised and influenced by certain manas to follow different growth paths to fit each area within the dragon territories.

”You knew about this?” It wasnʼt that people were kept from knowing of this plan. It was mostly that Alice wouldnʼt have heard about it because it wasnʼt a major focus since the elves needed so much time to grow the saplings for these trees and use special techniques to fill them with mana and nutrients.

Clearly, the group had been gone for a short while and these trees were already tall enough to be said to be seen from a fair distance. Meaning that they had been grown faster with special skills related to growth.

”Ah, I remember now. I saw the proposal for elemental trees to be planted next to the elemental tune formations. This way the territories will be able to grow better and also attract more natural manas. I was interested in this since the magic towers would work with these trees too.”

A small almost purring growl of excitement left Mordantʼs mouth. Clearly he had waited for this because it would further be a help to the dragons. However, it was also a bond with the elves and even echidna in a more natural sense since they are both races that focus on naturally occurring manas.

It meant more growth for long lived races. A good thing when they will be oneʼs to carry and share knowledge to the youngest of every race. Something that had come up in conversation many times within the Genesis council meetings.

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