Sword and Magic and Taxi

After passing through the barrier of natural force, the steps began to slope upward, and the air in the entire passage began to change from turbid to increasingly fresh. From the width of the steps and the drop of each step, from the height of the passage and the position of the handrails on both sides, this passage is designed for humans. If you consider that the stair passage is neither long nor steep, but is specially designed with easy-to-grasp handrails, maybe the person passing through here is an old man with physical disabilities, right?

The strong natural force did not bring about the crazy growth of moss or mushrooms as imagined, and there were no spreading tree roots in the passage, only a thick layer of dust. It is undoubtedly an irony that there are no natural creatures in a place full of natural power, but it just illustrates the importance of balance to the natural force.

The natural force of Skull Island is also strong, but it is still a clustered environment with its own ecological cycle and movement. In this cave, all circulation has stopped, leaving only a single characteristic of energy, an almost static force of nature - although it is extremely powerful, it can no longer move. And when a living thing no longer moves, isn't it in a state of death?

The environment here undoubtedly gave Zhao Mai enough warning. He used the Z worm to establish his own cycle. He must avoid falling into a similar state. He must always maintain sufficient diversity and activity. Remember that the Druid is an observer, not an observer. dictator.

Zhao Mai lightly tapped his forehead with his fist to refocus his energy. According to the induction of the natural force, the power of the call came from a room not far away from the end of the ascending steps. Because all powers except the Force are suppressed, Zhao Mai cannot use psychic powers to improve his vision. He could only know that there was a faint red light source in that room, alternating between light and dark like breathing. There was what sounded like gasping in the wind, or maybe a slight snoring.

In order to prevent accidents, Zhao Mai spent some time transforming, using the shell structure of the ghost ship to protect himself, and laying out his psychic powers under his scales. After making these preparations, he climbed the last few steps to the room at the top of the passage.

The room is generally cylindrical in shape, with a radius of about ten meters. A tall and thick tree stands in the center of the room, with its trunk extending upward. Zhao Mai looked up. In this rocket silo-like room, there was no roof, no tree trunks, no crown. Everything disappeared into the strange dark clouds.

What kind of tree is this? It looks like something I've seen before... Zhao Mai approached cautiously and traced his fingers across the bark. A familiar touch came, and a memory suddenly came to my mind. I couldn't help blurting out: This... this is a mangrove! The natural force here can't be Wadsworth, right?

Who are you talking about? The hoarse, thick and slow Golarion Common Language came into Zhao Mai's ears from all directions. He could not identify the source specifically and stopped after saying that sentence. Zhao Mai walked around the tree and around the room. Apart from the steps he came from, there was only a possible passage at the top of the cylindrical shape. But unlike the attraction emitted by the trees, the black clouds at the top of the room gave Zhao Mai a dangerous intuition.

Wadsworth, mangrove! Zhao Mai said in Golarion common language: Do you have any impressions?

Yes...some... Zhao Mai confirmed this time that the sound was made by vibrating the natural force. It was directly transmitted in his force perception and was not a real sound. Immediately, a large amount of bark fell off from the trunk of the mangrove, revealing the hollow inside. Zhao Mai glanced over, who was that if not Wadsworth?

He became as dry as a dehydrated leaf, and his shriveled yellow skin clung to his bones, as if the muscles, blood vessels, and nerves underneath had disappeared. At first glance, the only difference that can distinguish Wadsworth from the skeleton is the eyes. It was a pair of eyes with completely crystallized shells. Milk-like white liquid flowed in the translucent eyeballs, forming two deep vortexes.

Why are you here, Wadsworth? Zhao Mai said: Are you the one from Golarion or the one captured by the Nexus Temple?

I... don't know you, a user of the Force of Nature, but you obviously know me. There is only one explanation for this. You have seen me in a certain world. Wadsworth slowly moved his skull, looked at Zhao Mai and said: Tell me, what do you see me like?

From the characteristics of the natural force, this is Wadsworth, but the force here is too strong, and Zhao Mai didn't think in that direction at all. He has already seen parallel worlds, and has personally seen multiple centaurs who are like twins in the dense forest of Hogwarts, so he can understand that there are multiple Wadsworths. Therefore, Zhao Mai told in brief words the mangroves of Golarion, Wadsworth's avatar and his teachings to himself, and then said that the Nekos Temple sent people to arrest Wadsworth and that Zhao Mai could not No running away thing.

No wonder you came here. Wadsworth said: You learned from my experience and became my apprentice. Although it is me in another world, there is obviously a connection between them.

In other words, the attraction I feel is actually the attraction between the same natural force? Zhao Mai looked at Wadsworth's image and shook his head, I thought it could be more beautiful.

It's no longer natural here, how can there be beauty? Wadsworth's view is similar to Zhao Mai. Unfortunately, you are not the person I want to wait for. Please leave.

What, there are no secrets or centuries-old skills? Zhao Mai scratched his head and smiled self-deprecatingly: Okay, you have the final say on your territory. But when you design such an environment, you are actually waiting for yourself. right?

Yes, that's right. The dry version of Wadsworth frowned tightly and said, But why are you here? There is something wrong with this matter... Could it be that they used you to find me?

They, who are they? Naikos? Zhao Mai asked: If it is Naikos, you can rest assured that they and I are not in the same group.

No, no, this is too dangerous. Wadsworth stared hard at Zhao Mai, as if he wanted to see through him. You are too weird, you will bring me trouble. No, I have to leave here and change to a place where only I can find me.

As soon as he finished speaking, Wadsworth lay down deep in the tree hole. The natural force caused the tree to grow and immediately sealed the hole. Immediately afterwards, the entire tree pulled out its stubby roots, lifted off the ground as a whole, and continued to rise to the heights of the launch silo.

The rich natural force rises along with the trees, forming a spiral airflow. Zhao Mai could only see a black cloud condensed with dense energy swallowing the tree trunk, and he didn't know where it was sent. Immediately afterwards, the black clouds rolled inward, gathered and disappeared, leaving no trace of Wadsworth's presence in the entire cave.

I left without saying goodbye. How decisive... The feeling of calling and attracting him disappeared, which made Zhao Mai feel much more relaxed. But I'm not a wild beast or a broom star. Why am I so nervous?