"I've given them a new name. From now on, they're no longer Tree Monsters. They're Golden Trees."
"Golden Tree."
Sophie thought the name was lovely. Compared to "Tree Monster," the people of Green Shade Territory would surely find "Golden Tree" more acceptable.
The two returned to the camp with 100 young Tree Monsters in tow, immediately causing a commotion.
At first, the Southern Army thought the Tree Monsters were attacking again. Soldiers poured out of their tents, brandishing torches and weapons.
It wasn't until Robson shouted Lian's name that everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's Lord Lian! Lord Lian is back!"
"Why did Lord Lian bring a whole crowd of Tree Monsters with him?"
"Lord Lian must have gone to capture the Tree Monsters himself!"
"As expected of Lord Lian, to have captured so many Tree Monsters."
The people cheered, surrounding Lian and Sophie.
The noise woke a sleeping Kob, who emerged from his tent.
