The Tree Shepherd Civilization's Major Shift in Attitude

Standing where Treasure Tree and Ancient Tree of War were, the crackling sounds of rampant growth finally ceased.

The volcanoes stopped erupting, the earth stopped rumbling, the fierce winds vanished, and the dark clouds scattered in every direction, allowing specks of starlight to fall upon the dense forest.

Everything fell silent.

No, there were still insect calls—every kind of chirping, crisp or lingering, pleasant to the ear. Yet the bustling insect songs only made the forest seem even quieter.

The thick foliage blocked the starlight, but the lower reaches of the forest were not steeped in complete darkness. Countless luminous insects had become active, weaving and flickering through the branches and leaves, adorning the forest with incomparable mystery and splendor.

"It's beautiful," Ancient Tree of War said in a muffled voice. "This is a miracle. Katsuyu's power is practically that of an omnipotent god."

Treasure Tree nodded and said, "At least on a planet as large as Third Planet, she is capable of anything and knows everything."

He remarked with emotion, "I never imagined an electromagnetic field could be this powerful."

Ancient Tree of War asked, "What should we do? Research an electromagnetic field belonging to Ancient Trees?"

Treasure Tree nodded without hesitation. "Of course. No matter how difficult it is, we have to do it."

Suddenly, his voice lowered, so soft that it could not be heard from even a slight distance away. "War, we've been forced to the end of the road. We have no choice but to research something like an electromagnetic field. Otherwise..."

Treasure Tree paused for a full three seconds before continuing, "Otherwise, the life and death of our Tree Shepherd Civilization will no longer be in our own hands."

Ancient Tree of War had clearly considered this question as well. His mood sank, and