<h4>Chapter 724: Freedom and Beauty</h4>


    Each of the nine forests in Verdant Wilderness World contained a special nar node that met Lorianne’s requirements.


    This likely exined why these forests had developed to such a grand scale and why each had birthed demigod-level beings.


    nar nodes, narws, and the power ofws were beyond Sein’s current understanding.


    In the Magus World, typically only demigod-level mages engaged in such research.


    Comprehending and applying these concepts was generally reserved for those who had reached Rank Four or above in life level.


    After departing from the Emerald Forest, Sein continued his journey eastward.


    “Master Lorianne, what exactly did you bury? And what is the principle behind it?” Sein asked while flying.


    Previously, he had buried a ck square metal device at a specific coordinate node within the Emerald Forest.


    Despite being an alchemist, Sein could not identify the device’s function, prompting him to seek rification from his mentor.


    “That’s a nar node weakener. In the Magus Alliance, only tower masters of major divine towers and grand masters of knightly orders can purchase them for use during internar wars. They can temporarily suppress a world’s nar will. However, long-term use will cause irreversible damage to that world. It’s considered controlledw equipment. I requisitioned it in advance from the Magus Alliance; the price was quite reasonable,” Lorianne exined.


    “As for the exact principles... why do you want to know? It’s not like you have ess to these things at your current level,” she added.


    In truth, Lorianne herself could not fully exin the device.


    If she did not fully grasp it, there was no way she could elucidate itsplexities to Sein.


    Scratching his head, Sein asked, “So, where are we headed next?”


    “The nearest nar node is likely in Greenwood Forest to the east. Let’s head straight there. As long as we move stealthily, we shouldn’t encounter any trouble,” Lorianne suggested.


    ***


    Everyw node in the Magus World was meticulously guarded by either a divine tower or knightly order.


    As a low-level ne, the Verdant Wilderness World naturally could not match the Magus Civilization in terms of development.


    In this lesser-developed ne, there were more than a dozenw nodes, but only two or three were significantly valued and guarded by powerful creatures.


    Lorianne nned to address these critical nodes directly when necessary or simply bypass them altogether.


    Not every nar node required a weakener, but deploying as many as possible would facilitate the uing assault, even though fewer weakeners meant a slightly more challenging breach of the nar barrier.


    It was no wonder why Lorianne promised that Sein would be highly credited if he managed toplete this infiltration mission.


    Upon departing the Emerald Forest and moving on to other forests, the demigod-level nt sovereign, the Green Spikefur King, left one of its needles on the front of Sein’s shirt.


    Despite its inferior development, the Verdant Wilderness World possessed a more pristine environment than Verdant Leaf World.


    Most of its native nt creatures remained stationary, spending their entire lives within the confines of the forests they inhabited.


    Sein’s foreign presence in Verdant Wilderness World was likely to alert other nt life.


    Possessing a needle from the Green Spikefur King would aid Sein in identifying himself and potentially defusing conflicts with other nt sovereigns.


    While it might not provide substantial help, it was a precaution worth taking.


    Furthermore, the Green Spikefur King shared with Sein the preferences and habits of various forest and regional nt creatures.


    Armed with this knowledge, Lorianne and Sein developed a preliminary roadmap forpleting their mission.


    Lorianne was the primary strategist and Sein was her dedicated executor.


    ***


    The sights and smells of a world could not be easily described with words.


    During his infiltration into Verdant Wilderness World, Sein took the guise of an unremarkable observer, quietly noting the habits and peculiarities of the ne’s inhabitants.


    This was his first experience of doing something like this, as he had yet to travel to the other nes under the control of the Magus Alliance.


    Despite his experiences in internar wars, the chaotic situations in those worlds starkly contrasted with the peaceful everyday life he now witnessed.


    Verdant Wilderness World could be described as a peaceful and free world.


    While territorial conflicts between nt creatures and flesh creatures existed, such hostilities were generally within manageable limits.


    Remarkably, this world had not seen any major wars for nearly ten thousand years.


    It was a world teeming with diverse species, without any single dominant biological race.


    This rich biodiversity allowed countless creatures to thrive, collectively weaving the fabric of Verdant Wilderness World’s beauty and prosperity.


    Much of Sein’s understanding of this world came from a conversation with a three-thousand-year-old Greenbeak Tree.


    Despite being a Rank One creature, the tree was not imposing, with a slender trunk and no apparentbat abilities.


    However, Sein was fascinated by the greenbeak silk threads that dangled from its canopy, realizing they could be high-grade alchemy materials.


    Sein ended up trading a Rank One earth-attribute energy crystal for two-thirds of the tree’s silk threads.


    While he could have easily killed the tree and seized its treasures, Sein refrained from doing so.


    On one hand, engaging in battle could potentially blow his cover.


    On the other, his interactions with these extranar creatures were beginning to change him.


    It was a transformative experience.


    When Sein relinquished his role as an invader and chose instead to befriend the nt creatures, he discovered they were surprisingly easy to talk to.


    It was no wonder that Lorianne managed to effortlessly convince a demigod-level nt sovereign to defect.


    Sometimes, violence or coercion was not the only way to achieve one’s objectives; a gentler approach could often prove more effective.


    “The ce you’re looking for is in the easternmost part of the forest, within the territory of the Five-Color Deer,” the Greenbeak Tree told Sein as they concluded their transaction.


    “I envy you creatures who can move freely. You have the liberty to explore the beauty of this world,” it sighed.


    As Sein left the area, he remarked to Lorianne, “That Rank One nt creature is quite fascinating; it seems to yearn for freedom?”


    “Not all nts enjoy being rooted in one ce forever. It’s natural for them to desire a glimpse of the world beyond after so long,” Lorianne responded thoughtfully.


    “It’s not out of the question to help them realize this dream. Among the spells I’ve mastered is one that summons tree people, which can temporarily alter their biological form,” she exined.