After collecting the spoils, the soil beneath Olivia's feet stirred. Like seeds taking root and sprouting beneath spring soil, pushing up the surface, a tender green vine emerged from the earth.
Under the Green Dragon's magic, the vine began to grow wildly, thickening and lengthening at a visible rate. It changed from tender green to deep emerald, and crimson thorns sprouted across its surface.
Like a venomous snake, the vine coiled around a nearby tree, climbed up its trunk, then dangled from its branches. It wrapped around the feet—hooves—of the unconscious people in the forest and hoisted them into the air.
From taking root to hanging up the captives, the entire process took less than five seconds.
This was no sophisticated spell, merely a simple application of the Green Dragon's innate domain ability—Spreading Poison Forest.
Even after binding and hanging her enemies, Olivia still did not feel at ease. She exhaled wisps of emerald poison gas, which slipped into the nostrils of those hanging upside down, plunging them into an even deeper unconsciousness.
She clapped her hands and looked up at Jose in the air, her eyes full of provocation.
"What? Are you afraid I'll attack you if you come down?!"
Afraid?!
Not really. Once Phoenix Heart was activated, any plant that came near him would turn to ash.
But there was no need to say that. Life needed a few surprises to stay interesting.
Jose changed the subject. "Lady Olivia, the forest is your home ground. Can you track down that missing human merchant?"
In Olivia's eyes, the Red Dragon changing the subject was undoubtedly a sign of submission. She curled her lip disdainfully, though she felt a faint disappointment inside.
If the Red Dragon had fallen for her provocation and flown down, she would not have minded dealing