Dragon Cypress and Ink Orchid didn't dwell on the issue, both focusing all their attention on the Divine-Given Seed of the White Wax Tree that was about to ripen on the tree.
Ink Orchid: "Dragon Cypress, Black Birch, you two stay and stand guard. I'll keep searching—maybe I'll find something else."
Since the Second King said it could be found, then it certainly could be.
Dragon Cypress and Black Birch both tapped their tentacles in unison: Good luck, Second King!
Ink Orchid spread its wings and departed.
Black Birch: "Great King, I've cleared out the weeds nearby."
"No need!"
Dragon Cypress pressed Black Birch down with its claw, saying, "Don't disturb a single blade of grass or tree on the island, so as not to alert that Snow Velvet Spider King and arouse suspicion."
Black Birch thought for a moment, then tapped its tentacle to show understanding.
