The Forest Spirits' territory was already considered quite a good one.
But in an era ravaged by war, trying to create a scene brimming with the spirit of spring was naturally no easy task.
There were flowers and grass, but they were nothing more than flowers and grass.
There were lakes, but they were nothing more than lakes.
It was like the difference between a potted plant and nature itself!
Now, that difference was displayed clearly before their eyes.
With a single thought, Great Tree King summoned the spring breeze. Her faint smile seemed to soothe all living things.
The trees truly began to take on a spirit of their own.
The flowers and grass swayed, resembling a dreamlike countryside.
And this!
Actually, it was not a show of force at all.
She had merely acted on a whim and given the Forest Spirits a gift.
Although the Forest Spirits of No Game No Life were somewhat unlike conventional elves—more irritable, more vicious, and with who knew how much blood on their hands.
But from another perspective.
In a world like this, without such awareness, they probably would not have survived until now.
So... it was understandable.
However, it was obvious!
The Forest Spirits were the children of the God of the Forest, Kaiynas.
As creations of the God of the Forest, how could they possibly dislike forests?
Great Tree King had created a small, peaceful paradise to express her goodwill.
That alone conveyed her intentions.
Because the Forest Spirits should have been able to feel it: the gentle aura within the flowers, grass, and trees.
It was not hostile.
It was as warm as blood calling to blood.
"Y-You... are you the Mother Goddess?"
"Mother Goddess, could it be... that you have returned?"
"..."
They could no longer hold