Flora Bloom waited until everyone had fallen asleep, then instructed Vert and the Golden Cicada to hunt zombies and absorb their Crystal Cores outside. With that done, she entered her space to rest.
The space was a wonderful place, filled with abundant Spiritual Energy. Even the air tasted faintly sweet.
The moment she entered the space, Monkey One scurried over, leaped onto Flora Bloom's head, and wrapped its arms around her neck, affectionately grooming her hair as if searching for lice. It had only been two days, but Monkey One had grown significantly. Its grayish-white fur was sleek and shiny, a result of being nourished by the space and its spiritual water.
