Start as a Spiritual Planter: I Have a Game Panel

Soon, they returned to the stone house where Ram evolved the caveman.

Nyra and the Half-Drow cavemen gently placed the unconscious captives on the floor, while the conscious Spiritual Planter was set down near the wall, his hands still bound.

Ram motioned for Korrin to stand watch near the entrance, his fire magic casting a warm glow in the dim, musty air.

The atmosphere was thick with tension as everyone settled in.

The Spiritual Planter leaned against the wall, eyeing Ram cautiously.

He couldn't understand why, but in front of Ram's presence, he felt an innate suppression; like facing a superior even his Spiritual Plant Spirit seemed subdued.

You know this Wood Humans are always proud of their lineage, and always feel themselves superior compared to ordinary Blue Star humans.

However, today he was suppressed by someone whose strength is significantly lower than his own.

Confusion overtook him; he was certain that if he were to battle Ram, he wouldn't be able to muster even 50 percent of his strength. So, he remained quiet, waiting for Ram to speak.

"What's your name?" Ram asked, breaking the silence.

The man hesitated for a moment before answering, "Yang Wei."

Ram nodded. "Alright, Mr. Yang. We've got a lot to talk about. But first, you need to understand something. We didn't capture you because we wanted to.

You attacked us, and now we need to figure out what's going on."

Yang Wei's eyes flickered with frustration and confusion. "You're… with them?" He gestured weakly toward the Half-Drow cavemen surrounding them, his voice laced with disbelief. "Why? They killed half of my team… we barely made it out alive."

Ram leaned back slightly, his expression neutral. "They didn't kill you, did they? And if you haven't noticed, these Half-Drows are under my control." He glanced at Nyra, who stood silently nearby, her eyes sharp and unwavering. "This one's… they're different."

Yang Wei's brow furrowed. "Different?" he echoed, clearly struggling to process what he was hearing. "How… how is that possible?"

Ram sighed, not wanting to explain everything right now. "It's complicated. What matters is that we're not your enemy—at least, not unless you make us one." His tone was firm, but not hostile.

Yang Wei seemed to mull this over, though his gaze remained wary. "You're right about one thing… we were attacked by a group of Half-Drow Mages. They ambushed us, and killed half my team before we could even react."

His voice wavered slightly, the pain of losing his comrades still fresh. "We narrowly escaped... and entered an underground tunnel for cover, and that's when we encountered you."

Yang Wei continued, his voice strained as he recalled the events. "I thought they were the same Half-Drow mages, and attacked them without thinking. We were desperate... I didn't know they were different." His eyes flickered toward the cavemen, still unsure of their true nature.

"It's understandable," Ram said, his voice softening slightly. "This place messes with your head, and trust is a rare commodity. But now you know, they're not like the ones who attacked you."

Yang Wei nodded, though his shoulders remained tense. "But how? How do you control them? And why are they following you?"

Ram exchanged a glance with Nyra and the Half-Drow cavemen before responding to Yang Wei's wary question.

"You don't need to know how they're following me," Ram said, his tone firm yet dismissive. "What you do need to know is that you're not my enemy, as long as you don't make yourself one."

Yang Wei's confusion deepened, but before he could press further, Ram pulled out a few Spirit mushrooms and Vitality mushrooms.

"Take this recovery medicine," Ram instructed, handing them to the Spiritual Planter. "You and your companions can recuperate here."

"Trust me, we'll need every bit of strength for what's coming. I saw things down there that will make those Half-Drow Mages seem like a warm-up." your-MVLeMpYr-source

Yang Wei hesitated, then accepted the mushrooms, as a spiritual planter he already knew what these mushrooms were.

He inspected them carefully before cautiously biting into one of the Spirit mushrooms. Ram gave a short nod, acknowledging Yang's silent acceptance.

Without further words, Ram turned away, leaving Yang Wei to process his situation. As he stepped out of the room, the air outside felt noticeably lighter.

His mind, however, weighed heavy.

Yang Wei's group was surprised, but their story confirmed something unsettling—those Half-Drow Mages were actively clearing those professionals that entered the Void Space.

Ram stood outside the stone house, scanning the barren landscape with unease about Su Mu and others. Korrin approached, his arms crossed, his gaze focused on the horizon. "Do you think they'll be useful?"

"We'll find out soon enough." Ram glanced at the stone house behind him, then returned his focus to the path leading back. "I'm more interested in what Mai and the others found. We need to know what we're dealing with down below."

As he waited, Ram's mind churned with strategies. He couldn't risk moving too quickly without understanding the situation better.

He stopped evolving those cavemen since he could not evolve a thousand of them in just a few days; ordinary cavemen are not very effective in combat against thousands of Half-Drows.

But focusing on his own Wood Spirits, he turned his gaze towards Groot and others as he muttered, "At least evolving them can provide him with some experience, and I need to ask Mai if she knows anything about Territory Token."

Minutes passed, and the quiet tension hung in the air. Ram paced slightly, glancing now and then at the horizon.

Nyra stood watch at a distance, her keen eyes scanning the terrain for any sign of movement. She seemed restless, ready for battle at a moment's notice.

Finally, in the distance, a few shadowy figures emerged. It was Mai, followed closely by Sid and Liam.

The group moved with urgency, their strides quick and tense. Ram's eyes narrowed as he scanned them, sensing something was wrong.

Su Mu was missing.

Ram's heart raced as he stepped forward, his gaze locking on Mai, who seemed to be in the lead. "Where's Su Mu?" His voice cut through the thick, anxious air like a blade.

"Don't worry, we've brought her back, but she overexerted her powers again, just like the last time when she fought the Wraiths," Mai said, alleviating his concern.

She then added, "She's unconscious at the moment, and I believe you're the only one who can help her."

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