Ancestor (2)

In the roots of the Mother Tree.

*PA*

The roots cracked, green liquid spurting out of them.

Mother Tree's tired voice echoed. "The polluted energy of the Nightmare Realm… If not for the green crystal, I would've never helped him…"

"You sent him to the surface in time. The King of Dark Wizards' power is increasing every minute. You would've taken more damage if he stayed here for too long," a male voice interrupted.

"I still need to rest for a couple hundred years…" Mother Tree sounded helpless. "I didn't know there was a dark wizard like him on the surface. My blood started boiling when he entered the underground world."

"Have some rest now. I'll stay with you," the man said in a gentle voice.

"Sure."

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Several years later.

Somewhere deep in the Gem Sea.