chsdbacks Chapter 30 The War of the Past Life
Chapter 30 The War of the Past Life
"I do need your help, Grom," Lynn said bluntly.
"I heard that the mycelial network of the Puji tribe can restore the soil element concentration and balance the element distribution."
Grom's umbrella canopy gleamed faintly.
This is how the Puji tribe expresses surprise: "You... you actually know about mycelial networks. It's an honor for our tribe to be able to help you."
After saying that, Grom bowed to Lynn.
"Not only do I know." Lynn crouched down to meet Grom's gaze.
This little thing is quite cute.
Lynn continued, "I also know that your mycelial network can accelerate the absorption of elements by the soil and increase the enrichment of environmental elements."
"It is a perfect natural elemental regulation system."
Grom stared wide-eyed at him: "You...how could you?"
"My name is Lynn Sias, and I am a druid and a prophet," Lynn said.
"As for how I know these things... you can understand it as enlightenment given to me by the way of nature."
He stood up and pointed to the destroyed villages around him: "Your talents are basically useless to you on this land?"
"It will only attract powerful monsters to you."
"But nature enlightened me; it guided me to save you from this dire situation."
"It's actually the legendary Prophet?" Grom was shocked.
"Come with me," Lynn continued.
"Go to my territory, and I will provide you with protection; you can live safely there."
"And nature inspired me to use your talents to complete an agricultural system."
"An agricultural...system?" Grom asked, puzzled.
"A crop rotation system that allows the land to become richer in elements with each crop," Lynn explained simply.
"But there is a key issue – crop harvesting takes away soil elements. Although I designed crops to restore soil and allow elements to flow back, that takes time."
"But your mycelial network can accelerate this process..."
He looked at Grom with a serious expression: "We can ensure that the soil is more enriched with elements after each round of cultivation, while maintaining the same yield."
"This is not plunder, it is true sustainable development."
"This will be in perfect harmony with the way of nature."
The puffers started to stir.
The mycelium on the ground glows faintly, conveying information—this is the way the Puji tribe communicates.
A young golden-crowned creature mustered its courage and asked, "My Lord Prophet...would you take us as slaves?"
"No." Lynn said firmly.
"You are the collaborators that nature has given me."
"You contribute your knowledge and labor, and we contribute our protection and resources."
Lynn looked at Grom and added:
"And Chief Grom."
"You've been researching how to improve the element enrichment efficiency of mycelial networks, haven't you?"
"In my territory, you can obtain a safe research environment, ample experimental materials, and everything will be available to you."
Grom's canopy suddenly lit up: "You...you know about my research?"
"Nature has revealed fragments, and your research will be of help to me," Lynn said vaguely.
He couldn't very well say that in the previous game, Grom Mushroom Roar was a famous environmental engineering NPC, and that players could obtain the [Elemental Enrichment] territory buff after completing his series of quests.
This is a rare talent among the Puji clan.
Grom trembled, not with fear, but with excitement: "I never imagined that my research could actually help the Prophet."
"If we could combine the natural magic of the druids, if we could have the catalyst provided by human alchemy..."
It suddenly turned to its people, its canopy flashing rhythmically—the language of the Puji tribe.
A moment later, Grom turned around and bowed deeply: "Prophet, thank you for giving us this opportunity. The Mushroom Roaring Clan is willing to pledge allegiance to you and become your subjects."
"However, it may take us three days to pack up and find the escaped members of our tribe."
"No problem," Lynn nodded.
"Use this to notify me of any danger."
He handed Grom a bright green leaf—it was a druid's communication beacon.
[System Prompt]
You have successfully subdued the Mushroom Roaring Tribe.
The faction panel has been developed.
【Mushroom Roaring Tribe】
Current number of participants: 23078
[Tribal Specialties: Various fungal products, Puji]
[Evaluation: The Puji Tribe, located at the very bottom of the food chain in the Magic Forest.]
There are quite a lot of people.
However, the Puji clan reproduces entirely through spores.
They reproduce very quickly.
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As they left Mushroom Village, Leah whispered, "Brother, they're so cute! Can they really help us make the land more elemental with each crop we plant?"
"That's not all," Lynn explained.
"If Grom's research is successful, the mycelial network could even actively enrich elements from the atmosphere and deep soil."
"At that time, our farmland will produce not only grains, but also elemental crystals."
Upon hearing this...
Vera's eyes lit up: "Like... a natural alchemy workshop?"
"That's right." Lynn continued, gazing at the receding glowing mushroom forest.
"Moreover, their function is extremely compatible with the Druid's natural way."
Images from his past life flashed through his mind.
Agriculture, spices, magical crops, trade.
This means a continuous flow of wealth.
And war.
In a past life, spices, a common crop, were as valuable as gold.
In the third volume, "The Forest of Magic," the druids of the magical forest suffered heavy losses, and Elune also died in this chapter.
After the chapter ended, the various countries of the continent broke the treaties they had signed with the druids and began to enter the Enchanted Forest in large numbers.
The magical crops and spices produced in the Magic Forest made countless merchants rich overnight.
The beautiful elves and orc slaves captivated the nobles, leading them to a life of decadence and debauchery.
The magic forest has become a land of wealth.
The trade route connecting the Magic Forest was also known as the Slave and Spice Road.
And in order to repay Elune's kindness.
Lynn persuaded the Shadow Empire behind him to form an alliance with the Wood Elf-Orc Horde Alliance led by Vera.
It started a ten-year war with various countries on the mainland.
This war is known as the "Ten-Year War of the Empire".
Also known as the Spice Slave Wars.
Ultimately, the war ended in victory for the Shadow Empire and the Wood Elves—the alliance of half-orc tribes.
The Shadow Empire monopolized the trade in spices and magical crops across the entire continent of Galantir.
To become the richest empire on this continent.
Until a massive explosion.
A person brought back a message from overseas.
He discovered a new continent filled with spices, gold, and beautiful elves.
then.
The Age of Exploration has begun.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
The three of them took off.
Below, the forest of glowing mushrooms gradually recedes into the distance.
But those faint yet tenacious glows seemed like the future Lynn was planning.
On the way back, Vera suddenly asked, "Mr. Lynn, how did you know that Chief Grom was researching elemental enrichment? Even I had only heard that the Mushroom Roaring Clan had a special talent, but I didn't know the specific details..."
Lynn gazed at the distant clouds and smiled.
"Nature will always provide the right inspiration at the right time."
Vera nodded, seemingly understanding.
But a hint of admiration appeared in his eyes.