"Do not exhaust your life force anymore unless you want to die. Open up and show us the way. We do not intend any harm. We are here to help you and what you are protecting. Lead us to your location. I can help you regain your strength," Alwin clarified with tempting offers to boot. He was speaking with the dryad through her roots.
The roots glowed golden green and Arabella learned from Alwin's thoughts that he just shared some of his mana to heal her from the damage she got from the other magician earlier.
The roots earned a healthier texture, girth, and color. The roots soon retracted and an opening appeared on the wall, a size good enough for everyone to enter.
They followed the retracting roots until they arrived in a wide cave.
"It's so beautiful," Arabella gasped in awe as they were greeted by an underground spring.
The water was crystal clear. Despite the drought outside and the absence of trees, there was a hidden gem like this underground.
