Ascension of the Sylvan Cosmos

Chapter 100. Town's Defenses in Action.

"Leader has gone already. Do we attack?"

"I think we should wait. What do you think, sub-leader?"

The woman at the front crossed her arms thoughtfully. "We've already received reports about them, and we know that their highest-level people are those four that Leader is going to deal with. I think we can go ahead and start the siege, but..."

Her voice trailed, and one of the subordinates added. "It is a surprise for a World Tree to appear here all of a sudden. Moreover, while it is young, someone has already built a small town around it."

The sub-leader nodded. "Yes. That's quite a surprise. Do you think it is above Level 10?"

"I don't think so, sub-leader. If it was Level 10, we should be able to see it from here. World Trees grow quite a lot at those Levels."

Another man, colder in personality and aura, spoke flatly. "The aura is very pure, though. It must be Level 9 at least."

The rest didn't say anything this time, proving that they agreed with him. The woman flicked her brown hair, revealing a pair of pointy ears, and commented. "Be attentive, the leader must be about to give us the signal."

Another woman who had been silent in their group of 5 spoke mockingly. "What are you flicking your hair for? To show that you are a plant woman?"

The brown-haired sub-leader frowned. "I am a Sylvan, not a plant woman."

The other woman snorted. "What's the difference? You are just a corrupted tree lover. You even lost all your titles related to being a 'Friend' of nature because of how much you've injured it. Quite a failure, aren't you?"

The brown-haired Sylvan looked at that woman with a frown. "Do you need to do this in every mission we are together? Your jealousy is showing."

The blonde woman's face twisted, and she was about to lash out when a piercing whistling sound came from their right.

The Sylvan ordered. "Move out!"

With her words, they all rushed forward toward Liu Shu's town.

Meanwhile, Liu Shu was peacefully managing her root system and energy when an aura of danger appeared toward the East. All her senses sharpened as she released a warning to the Myconids, Rose Fairies, and Ants in the area. 'Level 7 and below, enter the Town Hall! Only those with the amulets will fight!'

Amapola, who had been appointed as the sub-leader when Flor was absent, quickly reacted and followed Liu Shu's warning. "You heard her! All those who have no amulets quickly go to the Town Hall!"

Clavel approached Liu Shu and asked, her voice sounding rushed. "What's wrong? Enemies?"

Liu Shu answered. 'Danger to the East. Go to the walls and prepare to defend.'

Amapola moved with the rest and asked aloud while organizing the Rose Fairies and Ants. "Liu Shu, do you want to take leadership?"

The World Tree was quick to deny it. 'No. Flor appointed you, so I trust your decisions. Tell me what to do or where to focus my defensive structures. If the wall falls, retreat back to my side, where my branches can reach.'

Because of the situation, <Defender> activated for everyone while <Seedling World Builder Aura> surrounded her structures, increasing their power by an additional 20%.

This allowed the living organisms to have a 10% stat increase, while her structures had a 30% stat increase.

Amapola saw a few Myconids approaching, their large mushroom heads bobbing up and down as they ran in her direction. "What are you doing here? We are about to battle!"