Snow was still falling on Lake Heart Island in Pantanal Lake. However, the island blanketed in silver-white was densely overgrown with vines and withered trees. They seemed to have sprouted within just a few days, and those strange plants all bore Elemental Reactions, making them special ingredients for potions—though the residual power of the evil creature made brewing potions with them rather dangerous.
Looking down from before the tower toward the foot of the hill, they could still see what remained of Stonehenge. The bonfire had long since gone out, battle scars still marked the ground, and the deep pit left by Legenes Presia's single strike that had destroyed the Withered Forest was now covered in snow.
Thirteen massive trees stood where Stonehenge had once been. This ancient Ritual Matrix had completely lost its power after being overused by Shade. Yet these giant trees would still protect the island, spreading more life with their own life force.
Their destination was the small pier beneath the lighthouse. Along the way, the nun told Shade more about the aftermath of the Pantanal War. He learned that Iluna was already on her way back, while the three Great Witches had returned to Huntington.
"Having reclaimed the flame of Primordial Fire from the lighthouse and burned that enormous pile of firewood, I can grant you more power."
The lighthouse was not far from the shore. A path passed through the remnants of the Withered Forest east of the lighthouse and led to the water. When he spotted the great lake in the distance, Shade was surprised by the sight of Pantanal Lake in daylight.
To be honest, although miasma still lingered and strange plant communities grew along both shores, the scenery here was unexpectedly quite beautiful.
The nun spoke softly to Shade. As he