South Mountain.
The Giant Cypress, as usual, walked leisurely along the mountain ant paths, surrounded by a guard squad composed of 60 Soldier Ants.
Seeing this, the tension Dragon Cypress had felt instantly eased. He slowed the Dominating Throne's speed and began to descend slowly.
The Soldier Ants below also halted, looked up, and waved their tentacles to greet Dragon Cypress.
"Great King!" Giant Cypress greeted with high spirits.
"Giant Cypress, what's happened on the mountain?" Dragon Cypress asked, controlling the Dominating Throne to hover just above the ground.
"Nothing—" As Giant Cypress spoke, its tentacles waved erratically, its emotions a complex mix of excitement, disappointment, joy, and anticipation. It asked, "Great King, if a Divine-Given Orchid Seed has been born, do Round Cypress, Spiked Cypress, Fragrant Cypress, Cypress, and I get any rewards?"
