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After Great Druid Randow finished shouting, he realized he had been rude. As an elven Great Druid, he had lost face in front of several Potion Masters.

"Sorry for the trouble, Masters. I was just a little surprised by the news!" He bowed to the Potion Masters, then continued, "Please don't tell anyone about this!"

Master Muir, Master Balfor, and Master Laura all nodded. If news of this got out, it would likely throw the entire New Asia Empire into chaos.

"Master Bennett, please come with me to see Her Majesty the Empress. There are some matters I cannot decide!" Great Druid Randow bowed seriously to Abel as he spoke.

His attitude toward Abel was now completely different. He had accepted that Abel was part of the Elf race, and not merely because of the Goddess's recognition.

Even the Tree of Life now recognized Master Bennett. Moreover, Master Bennett was a Spirit Speaker. Randow had never heard of anyone from another race becoming a Spirit Speaker. Spirit Speakers were exclusive to the Elf race.

"Of course, Druid Randow!" Abel bowed in reply.

Just as their group was leaving the valley, the Tree of Life's enormous branches throughout the valley began to tremble rhythmically, as if seeing Abel off.

Only Abel could sense the Tree of Life's reluctance. It was unwilling to let a life equal to itself, one that could communicate with it, leave.

Abel could only activate the Spirit Speaker's ability once more and send a farewell message to the Tree of Life.

His action made the corner of Great Druid Randow's eye twitch. This was the Spirit Speaker's ability being used across a distance, which meant Abel's ability was far stronger than that of every Spirit Speaker Randow had ever heard of.

When Abel returned to the valley,