As Xin Fat Man performed the first segment of the 'Barrel Ambush, Fire Rages On,' the atmosphere of the previously dark and damp forest suddenly became more lively, as if it felt something was happening.
Huge trees, low shrubs, stemless ferns, colourful fungi, and so on—the generations of plants residing in the forest seemed to have picked up on the anxiety filling the air. Like frightened creatures, they wildly secreted a wet liquid, which trickled down tree trunks and leaf veins, cloaking themselves in a life jacket of dampness.
Meanwhile, the collisions of tree branches and leaves emitted a rustling sound, almost as if they were begging for mercy. The vines that had previously been chasing the Absolution Hunting Team curled up into balls and rolled back at full speed. Even numerous trees toppled themselves, causing abrasive scraping sounds, as they tried to create a firebreak>.
