Ascension of the Sylvan Cosmos. Chapter 169. Enemy Intentions

Several groups of people have converged on the . The base that the had was being used as a center of operation. Among all of these people, there was one group that didn't belong to a power that was related to the Nexus people.

While he was not soone with a high level, his background was strong enough to interest the other groups that had gathered here. This man, a very handso and charismatic guy, spoke with a serious face. "We need to act as fast as possible. The has already set up its gaze onto the Golden Sap Forest."

A woman with a common-looking face and slim body spoke, her face looking bored. "Eldric, if the truly set their eyes on that city, you would've received a little letter telling you not to poke your bratty nose where it doesn't belong."

Eldric frowned and spat. "If not, then why has Wert moved? Could you please enlighten , Jolie!"

Jolie looked at Eldric and rolled her eyes. "He is probably acting from personal interest. are allowed to open branches at will. However, if sothing goes wrong, all responsibility falls upon the manager's head. So, Wert is taking quite a big gamble. After all, while he might not be completely sure or have all the details, he must know that we are roaming around and are interested in that place."

Eldric shook his head. "If he really knew what was in that forest, he wouldn't be acting so casual. The would've sent a new and more powerful manager to take care of it."

Jolie looked at Eldric for a few seconds, and then, she turned toward one of the other two n sitting at the table. "Alaric, you've been in charge of the group since Malachai died. What do you know about the Golden Sap Forest situation?"

Alaric shook his head. "When we first went to take over the Golden Sap Forest, there was a very young World Tree that was leveling up from Level 9 to 10. While the fruits we found were extraordinary, they weren't impressive enough since, during the ti we occupied the place, the World Tree only gave fruits two tis. With one of the flowers not even starting to transform into the fruit."

Jolie humd. "So, the effects of the berries are powerful, but the young World Tree only gives fruits every two to three months; so flowers perhaps need even more ti."

When Liu Shu leveled up, her branches produced the fruits at a normal pace. Rember that the