Lagging Military
Emperor Rael mulled over the Elder Tree's words carefully.
He hadn't considered that the Elder Tree would not only be aware of who he was beyond his relationship with his son but also appreciate him for his philosophy.
He could see the parallels between them based on the understanding that he had gotten from Rui and the Divine Doctor. This was a creature whose survival was contingent on the stability of the ecosystems of the Beast Domain. It had sought to maintain them by protecting the balance of life as much as possible.
There were parallels between the two of them in so far as how they exercised their power in relation with others that they could influence.
It was a rather strange feeling to be told that he bore a resemblance to a giant intelligent tree.
Still, regardless of the nuance, this was a good thing.