Chapter 164

It was an odd experience.

Talking to guardian in the plant language was nothing out of the ordinary but having it respond back in the same language was a novel experience. Not to mention the fact that it even managed to modify the translation nodule in the first place.

The choice to teach it how to create one was calculated. There was no way that nodule can be used to harm another. It’s sole purpose is to communicate.

In fact the reason it was even created according to the elder who taught it to me was to avoid harm.

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A long time ago a new species of tree was found and for a time there was war. The species had an entirely novel way of communicating. Nothing could be done. No negotiations could be established

Neither side was wiped out but the fighting grew too ruinous. Many colonies were reduced.

When the war came to a stop there was a young elder who was greatly affected by the tragedy and focused its efforts on trying to find a path that did not involve violence.

Eventually the translation nodule was born.

Suddenly a signal interrupted the nostalgia, one coming from the same sapling that notified me of guardians presence in the first place.

“Elder the fungus has detached itself from my roots and has apologized for its intrusion. Thank you for your assistance.”

Happiness.

Already Guardian proves itself to be honorable.

Teaching Guardian was the correct path.