Chapter 2698 - 1165: Renowned Far and Wide

Chapter 2698: Chapter 1165: Renowned Far and Wide

To Zalanda, this is the most difficult regional power to deal with.

This town is isolated, its connection with the main part of Thacel Kingdom is cut off by the Star Spiral Mountain Range, wrapped by the Veldas Forest on the east, and surrounded by the Inner Sea Fire Dragon Bay on the west.

The city is important because it is located on the major trade route connecting the north and the south, which makes it immensely wealthy.

Not only the nobles and warlords of the Thacel Kingdom covet it, but also the pirates of the Islands of Nelanser, and the Six Circles Council of Amu. Which of them does not desire to extend their influence and bring this place under their rule?

However, no power has managed to succeed, as it maintains autonomy due to its powerful ruling class.

This small town, with a permanent population of merely a few thousand, boasts hundreds of Druids, led by a Legendary Great Druid. They keep close relations with the elves of Veldas Forest, with half-elves as the primary residents.

It is not an exaggeration to say they are like the tentacles extended from the Veldas Forest elves.

However, compared to the isolated and conservative elves, these Druids and half-elves are relatively more open-minded, searching for a harmonious development between trade and the forest.

Yet, this open-mindedness is relative. Compared to elves, they are indeed open, but when compared to humans, they appear more conservative.

But for Gaven, this place turns out to be the easiest to approach.

He possesses a series of halos: he is the Creator of the Dragon Oak Mother Tree, the destroyer of the Corruption Giant Root and the Lord of Withering, the Forger of the God of Apples Stelina, and the Tree Branch Guide designated by the Forest Queen Melikai.

Especially the last one, it is the most powerful.

Because these Druids are followers of Melikai, part of the Tree Branch Church, which is used to explore the future development direction of the Forest Lady - the tree branch represents exploration, growth, and direction.

The Forest Lady likens herself to a giant tree, using countless branches to explore the direction of her future growth.

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"Wow, such a big scene, this is not merely related to the entire group of Druids coming out from Moss Stone City to welcome you. The residents here are all present too; even a royal visit wouldn’t reach this extent. Mr. Gaven, did you really just pass through Moss Stone City without engaging deeply here before?"

"Miss Nicole, your understanding of him is still stuck a year ago. Now, he is not just a simple lord; he is also a demigod recognized by the Gods, and a renowned Road Builder.

Ten days ago, he even assisted the great Mother and Her Majesty the Forest Queen to thwart the Karinshan Sultan nobles’ plot to reignite the Serenagrad Volcano in the Marching Mountains, preventing the Thacel Kingdom from falling into a disaster of devastating flames.

Afterward, he held the Serenagrad Natural Alliance, conducting in-depth discussions and studies on the natural development of the whole world, deciding future measures centered around him.

Do you still think that their treatment of such high regard is excessive?"

"Ah... such a big event happened, how did I not know?"

"That’s because Miss Nicole was too focused, with all her attention on the study of fabrics and clothing. If it weren’t known that you were returning, you probably would still be holed up in your design studio, not coming out."

The two beauties behind Gaven, one big and one small, chatted away.

Gaven knew his influence was extraordinary, yet the setup by Moss Stone City still exceeded his expectations.

On second thought, it made sense; setting aside other factors, solely based on the status of a Road Demigod, he had to be given the utmost respect wherever he went.

Especially for a city like Moss Stone City, established on a trade route, which places great importance on commerce, this makes perfect sense.

Ironically, he hadn’t yet developed the consciousness of being a demigod.

"Alright, no more gossip, we need to go down." Gaven warned the two carefree companions behind him.

"Understood." The two immediately fell silent, trying their best to present a dignified and serious appearance.

The group of three slowly descended near the gates of Moss Stone City.

The waiting Druids, led by the Legendary Great Druid, bowed in salute to Gaven, saying: "Welcome, Lord Road Builder, to Moss Stone City. It is our greatest honor."

The leading Great Druid was a tall middle-aged man, robust and strong, on par with a Golia Barbarian.

Most distinctive was the pair of huge stag antlers on his head.

These are not the usual antler headbands or antler helmets; they grow directly from his head.

This does not indicate he has mixed bloodlines, but rather it’s a manifestation of reaching the peak state of the Wild Druid profession.

Many special advancement professions have similar features.

This person’s name was Melvin, the Great Druid of the Druid Church organization in Moss Stone City.

"Lord Great Druid, you’re really too courteous. Your actions are really too grandiose." Gaven actively held Melvin the Great Druid’s arm and said.

"They’ve come to listen to the teachings of the Tree Branch Guide." Melvin respectfully replied.

"It’s hardly teachings; we are jointly discussing the future pathway of natural development."

"Lord Road Builder, you are as humble as the legend says."

"I’m just speaking truthfully."