129. Plowing the Thugs. [3]
[Inside The Scarlet Palace]
Within the confines of the Scarlet Palace, eager anticipation filled the air as the tree Nymphs and Arborets awaited the arrival of their queen under the light of the full moon.
As immortal beings, their queen had her own unique way of perceiving time. After slumbering for over four continuous years, she would celebrate her Birthday by consuming the hard-earned harvest known as Arboreal Balls, which the Arborets and Tree Nymphs presented to her as a significant gift.
Amidst the atmosphere of excitement, a question lingered among the Nymphs: "Hey, umm... Why are there so few Arborets?"
A cynical Tree Nymph mused, "You think so too, right? What if a guardian has slain most of them, and these are the only ones left?"