"Mulberry, we're back!"
"HMM..."
"This is the Dominating Throne of the Creator Civilization."
"It can fly..."
"Are you alright?"
"I'm dying."
"You won't! We're here."
"You're too late."
The Dominating Throne landed on the flat ground next to the cave entrance.
Mulberry lay in the cave, motionless, responding half-heartedly without any intention of coming out.
He had given up all hope.
Dragon Cypress said, "We aren't that late. Mulberry, don't lose heart; there's still hope for you. We have the fruit of the Divine-Given Seed of the Rice Tree, freshly picked a few days ago."
Ink Orchid held up a metal jug filled with Ant Honey, leaped to the ground, placed it at the entrance of the cave, and helped to open the lid.
"Is there hope?"
Mulberry shook his broken tentacle. "Thank you. But I'm beyond saving."
