A graceful, proud-faced elf flapped the butterfly wings on her back as she appeared with two strange creatures.
Their bodies were wooden and humanoid, with a huge mechanical clock embedded in each chest. Only their heads were different: they looked like transparent glass jars containing crackling, flashing arcs of lightning.
These creatures' basic forms were exactly like that of the Ancient Fern God, whom Reilo had seen among the strange beings of the later age.
"Great Storm Sovereign, esteemed Mandala Flower."
Though the two strange creatures had come to pay their respects to Mandala Flower, they had also noticed Reilo and the Dimensional Swordsman. They did not make an issue of their presence, however.
"We represent the great Gamma. We have come to ask your stance on Superbody Star."
Though they phrased it as a question, the anger they made no effort to conceal was clear to everyone.
These two creatures had come from the Thunder Continent, which had already been shattered by the time of the later age.
"Looks like war is becoming unavoidable."
The tree-woman that was Mandala Flower never opened her eyes. She basked in the sunlight, enjoying it to the fullest.
Even war seemed to her no more than an insignificant matter in a long life.
Seeing Mandala Flower's indifference, the two creatures said solemnly, "The great Gamma asked us to tell you and Alpha that this war cannot be compared to any in history. It is a fight to the death. They... are very powerful."
"Is that so?"
Mandala Flower remained unconcerned.
She gave a faint, mocking laugh. "No wonder that short-tempered old fellow of yours still hasn't made a move."
After speaking, the tree-woman opened her eyes and raised her right hand. She looked toward Superbody Star through the gap between her thumb and