Gaven had a little trick up his sleeve regarding this matter.
He could have mentioned it earlier, before this.
But at that time, the Golia Tribe still harbored illusions about Mesnoel and had not truly hit rock bottom; speaking out wouldn't have maximized his benefits.
He had originally planned to wait until Mesnoel crushed their hopes and then use this matter as a favor for the Golia Tribe.
Unexpectedly, Mesnoel really had its unique aspects which caused his little plan to stall.
Luna said in surprise, "So you had this intention, but you're oversimplifying the Corruption Power, especially since the erosion of living tissue and plants is not exactly the same.
Plants have a certain neutralizing ability, even capable of utilizing a portion of the corruption for themselves.
But it's not the same for animals; they can only expel it through necrosis.
Plants can survive and even regenerate after casting off a part of themselves.