Inscribe Two Defensive Spells

After the six Red-Earth Hollies formed mana-grafting bonds and a Psionic Energy ecological chain with Locke, their attitude toward him changed abruptly.

Not only did they stop resisting, they began to regard themselves as part of the ecosystem of the more important "Magic Plant," Locke. A desire to protect him arose within them, and they shared part of their Life Force Field with him.

As long as Locke remained around these Red-Earth Holly trees, he could share a portion of the Life Force Field.

But this was not an effect of the Forest Sanctuary spell. It was simply an innate ability of the Red-Earth Hollies themselves.

Feeling the protective intent conveyed by the six Red-Earth Hollies, Locke immediately understood why Dean Lewis had emphasized choosing Red-Earth Hollies as the first trees in his forest.

Red-Earth Hollies had always symbolized guardianship.

These Magic Plants were naturally inclined to protect forests.

After inscribing the most basic Forest Sanctuary rune formation onto the trunks of the six Red-Earth Hollies, Locke began to consider—

What defensive spells should he inscribe on them?

Dean Lewis's phantom floated in midair and reminded Locke, "Based on my previous estimates, three Red-Earth Hollies of this size can hold all the runes for one defensive spell."

"Since you currently have six, I think it would be best to inscribe two defensive spells. Any more than that would be difficult. Even if you forced it, it would affect their effectiveness."

Locke glanced at Lewis. After silently calculating it himself and confirming that his results were nearly identical to Dean Lewis's, he nodded.

In that case, there was nothing to consider. The two plant-based defensive spells he knew best, and the two finest spells of Lilith's Cottage, were the Life Force Field and Oak Magic Armor.

Half a day later, Locke