40 Secrets of the Life Tree (2/2)
”Ah, yes. Lord Luna, I hope you don't tell even your most closest confidantes about this. If you could give me your word about this, I promise our race will forever be in your service.”
”You have my word, Elder Aran. I can promise you that my people and yours will be as one. As such, we will treat each others as equals.”
Arbane and Alea could only smile bitterly. Prior to the onset of the new world on their planets, the Elves were head and shoulders above the rest. Their general population look at disdain towards the Dark Elves, and even more so towards the human race. When the war started on their planet, the human race was beat back quite easily, but they quickly adapted and occupied the mountains, resorting in guerilla tactics, until one day, an expert emerged from the human's side, eliminating everyone who blocked his path. It was quite the humbling experience for the Elves who suffered a humiliating defeat.
This has always been the advantage of the human race. They could be considered as the weakest race individually, but they multiply so fast that eventually someone pops up and just takes the world by storm.
They believed that this person in front of them, Luna, was one such person. There was no way a Life Tree would be born naturally in such a low level planet, so it could have only been rewarded to him through preset conditions made by the Gods. The fact that he had five in total, speaks volumes to his capability. Not to mention, when Luna was wary of them earlier, they also felt the aura of a True Dragon emanating from him, as well as the fact that he was being considered as the father of the daughter of this planet along with his seemingly close relationship to an Asura.
”Thank you, Lord Luna. This Life Tree, the reason why it hasn't produced any 'fruit' as of yet, is due to two things. One, it has to be cultivated through a technique known to us Elves. Two, the so called 'fruit' you were expecting, isn't exactly fruit. Us Elves are born through the Life Tree.”
”Eh?” Not only Luna, even Sura was taken aback. Good thing this tree didn't produce any ”fruit” that hey would have plucked and eaten, or else they would have actually ended up munching on Elf fetus.
”It's true, Lord Luna. Actually, five is the magic number for Life Trees. If you'll allow me to, I can relocate the trees to be in close proximity of each other. Usually it should be one on each corner, than a fifth one in the middle. If only we had a <Cradle of Evolution> it would help with the speed ofgrowth of the infants so they can actually be of help, but even still, with five Life Trees, I can promise you that we'll have enough people to defend this island.”
Luna was debating on whether he should drop another bomb worth of news at this Elder, but after thinking about it, he did so anyway. ”Ah, about that. We also do have a cradle.”
”Ha... Haha. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! The Gods have truly left us a way out! We are no longer going to be the last of our kind! Lord Luna, it is my honor so serve you now more than ever. Please accept my oath of fealty!” Elder Aran knelt down once more.
”So be it. Elder Aran. As of today, I'm officially announcing you as a member of the <Sovereign Nation>.”
”Yes! From this day forth, we Elves will fight by your side. The over one hundred thousand of us remaining, and the ones that will be born!”
Luna and Elder Aran shook hands. What was supposed to be a talk regarding a possible alliance, ended up in the humbled Elven race to swear their loyalty to Luna. With this, the issue of fully conquering the Negros Island while having enough defenses to secure it, was resolved.
”By the way, Elder Aran, you mean to say that Elves cannot procreate without the Life Tree, correct?”
”Yes and No. The next thing I'm about to tell you is the second secret of the Life Tree.”
This day was definitely full of surprises. Luna thought that while the four <Life Trees> were incredibly valuable, it couldn't compare to the military advantage that Maxene would eventually bring with her taming. But who would have thought that this thing had so many secrets? The Gods truly left no information.
He could only keep on striving for more as fast as he can. Had someone beat him to the punch, and received those Life Trees instead, they would not have the necessary foundation. With the advantages they have now, they could finally start expanding and securing this Island.
”Elder Aran, the life tree has another secret, you say?” He could only ask and wait in anticipation as the smile on the Elder's face indicated that he was glad to be the one to share this good news with Luna.