Ascension of the Sylvan Cosmos - Volume 1

Chapter 75. Ant Queen's True Face.

Ariel looked at Flor for a while, and when she saw the Rose Fairy Queen staring at the materials, she asked her. "So, where do I unload these carriages?"

Flor looked at them and said. "Come with me. There is a place where we can do so. As for space..." Flor looked at all the materials and became thoughtful. "They should fit inside, although barely. I never expected the Blazebark and other elemental barks to be so big."

Ignatia asked. "Didn't you have one Gustbark piece already?"

Flor nodded. "We do, but I thought it was a bigger piece than usual."

Ignatia laughed. "You are so silly sometimes, that's cute~."

Flor chopped her head again. After all, she was seated on her shoulder. Ariel looked at them and asked. "It's quite impressive."

Flor tilted her head. "What's impressive?"

Ariel commented. "Well, in books, it is always said that different forest races usually can't stand the sight of each other. Slaughtering each other for even the slightest grievances." Ariel pointed at the two Queens and smiled. "However, look at both of you."

Flor was about to speak when Ignatia interrupted and stated first. "Don't put us in the same category as wild beasts that know nothing and just listen to their instincts. While I can't say that we are as intelligent as races like you humans, the only reason Rose Fairies or I can't really become a "proper" race is because of the limitations we are born with."

Ignatia sighed. "My intelligence is far above average for forest creatures; however, even if I can compare to humans, I will never be considered part of a proper race because my progeny consists of little darlings who, sadly, can't develop complex thoughts."

Ariel listened as Ignatia continued. "Rose Fairies are similar. Their intelligence is clearly not low. Flor even broke a few barriers and is slowly taking strides to gain intelligence thanks to her recent transformation." Ignatia cut Ariel off, who was about to speak. "But she will never be considered one of the intelligent races. Even if she manages to build a country here, she won't. The reason is that her system is different. There is a difference at the core of our very beings that we can't change."

Ariel didn't speak as Ignatia spoke fluently and with intensity. "So, Miss Ariel, while we are forest creatures who, most of the time, probably lack intelligence in your eyes and with reason, do not bulk us with those beasts that move with just instinct."

Flor looked at Ignatia deeply, finding her words somewhat enlightening. She was a Level 12 and had recently developed a new view of the world. Her ability to think and discern situations was also getting much clearer.

Ariel nodded and said. "Excuse me, Ignatia. I guess I unconsciously grouped you up. I've been interacting with both of you, so I should be the one who knows what you just said the best. Yet, I was inconsiderate."

Ignatia nodded, her antennae bobbing up and down. "It's good that you know."

Flor changed subjects by pointing at the entrance of the <Lignified Vault>. "That's where we will store our items."

Robert looked at the large and heavy-looking door with interest. "Oh? You've built a subterranean nest or something?"

Flor smiled. "It's a vault."

Robert's thick eyebrow raised. "A proper vault?"

Flor nodded. "It wasn't like this at first. However, after we built it near Liu Shu, she somehow assimilated it with her roots and reformed it. The vault is not only spacious and secure, but it is also protected by Liu Shu. It is the most secure place for us."