Chapter 171 Magic Mushrooms and Spore Fields
Chapter 171 Magic mushroom and spore field
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"Sorry, my kind is not very polite, but in fact they are not malicious, they are just too enthusiastic."
"If you encounter this situation next time, just call Dudley."
The Dudley who seemed to be brighter than the other Dudleys said with an apologetic face.
Margaret frowned and looked at him:
"But you're all called Dudley? Why?"
Dudley scratched his head helplessly. During this movement, several pieces of moss fell to the ground.
He quickly picked them up and carefully put them back in place.
"About this question, I will answer it to you two, but not now.
At noon today, you and your husband can go to find me on the sand in the center of the island. I plan to treat the two of you to dinner, and explain my similar problems by the way. Do you think it’s okay? "
Dudley was very polite.
Margaret nodded:
"Next, I plan to wander around the island alone. Is there any taboo?"
Dudley smiled warmly:
"There are no taboos on Eternal Island, as long as you don't disturb Mr. Clayt's rest, you can wander around and treat this place as your own home."
"Remember, call Dudley if you need anything, and I will show up on time."
As he spoke, he bowed to Margaret, and then slowly backed away.
Margaret continued walking.
She activated the flying technique, and the scenery on the island was unobstructed. As Dudley said, except that the evening elves all looked exactly the same, and their behavior was a little dull, Eternal Island seemed to be the same.
The atmosphere here is calm and peaceful.
Although there are spars of negative energy everywhere, compared with the negative energy plane, the breath of death here is much weaker.
It seems that the mushrooms that can be seen everywhere secretly digest part of the negative energy and transform it into the power of life.
Although Margaret knew nothing about the two fields of life and death, she also felt that the existence of the Eternal Island seemed to break the taboos in certain fields.
It was close to noon.
She met Matthew who returned from the dragon's nest.
See him alone.
Margaret couldn't help asking:
"Where's Mr. Clater?"
Matthew explained:
"He went into the sea."
"Just now the group of sea monsters brought up a bunch of fish and shrimp, but the quality of the seafood did not satisfy him.
Clayte is very picky about his taste.
According to the siren leader, if he went to the sea to hunt for food himself, it would often take several days before he came back.
But we are visiting the island now, and he might be back in a day or two. "
Margaret's expression changed when she heard the words, she quickly opened a sound-proof enchantment, and then said:
"Then shall we take the opportunity to leave?"
Matthew hesitated:
"Wouldn't it be nice to leave without saying goodbye?"
Margaret obviously also had the same concerns. Huang Yulong is a naturally chaotic creature, and Kleite must be a threat to the two of them, but at the moment, no matter what, he has exhausted the etiquette of being a master. .
It is true that you can get away with just walking away like this, but if you bump into him later, I am afraid it will be difficult to talk.
She looked a bit embarrassed.
This kind of legendary creature is probably only qualified to negotiate with them on an equal footing if they have become legendary mages.
Matthew asked:
"If he turns his face, how sure are we that we can escape?"
Margaret thought for a while:
"Without actively triggering the patron saint, if I want to escape, there is a 90% chance that I can escape; if I want to take you with me, there is only 10% left."
Matthew's face darkened:
"Am I that burdensome?"
Immediately he asked curiously:
"Can the Patronus be triggered actively?"
"Aren't they all passively activated when dying?"
Margaret explained:
"Most of the legendary patron saints are passive, but my teacher's is different. Suriel's patron saint can be triggered actively!"
Matthew suddenly showed envy.
Margaret looked at him as if she had realized it now:
"You also have a Patronus?"
"Didn't you say you don't have much money and you don't want to be in debt?"
Matthew froze for a moment, but didn't react.
Margaret suddenly came over and whispered in his ear:
"How much is Isabel's patron saint? It won't be more expensive than my mentor's, right?"
"I spent a full 100,000 gold coins at that time! But it was still worth the money. My patron saint can be used three times, and it also has an active trigger function!"
"However, after each consumption, you need to add extra money to find a mentor to recharge."
"What's your expression? You won't lose money ha ha ha ha ha!"
looked at Margaret gloating.
Matthew couldn't bear to tell the truth.
And face her inquisition.
He had to say:
"It's inconvenient to disclose the specific figures, but it's not far behind you..."
Margaret suddenly looked like a difficult brother, she patted Matthew on the shoulder and comforted:
"So to buy things like spells and abilities, you have to go to Ms. Suriel. The price is transparent, no one is cheating, and the main thing is fairness!"
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It is approaching noon.
The two of them strolled to the center of the island.
They noticed this piece of sand yesterday, and it is one of the few places on the island that is not occupied by mushrooms.
Beside the sand today, there are a lot of mushrooms.
While directing the same kind to put the mushrooms in different categories, Dudley personally built a barbecue grill next to the sand.
Except there is no charcoal or open flame under the grill.
It was a mushroom with orange-yellow spots, an oddly long stem, and a thick, round top.
But Dudley skillfully put a few mushrooms and some seafood on the grill, and then stepped **** the roots of the orange-yellow mushrooms.
A magical scene appeared.
The umbrella surface of the mushroom suddenly cracked, and tongues of fire like thin fingers emerged from it.
The flame gently roasts the ingredients on the rack.
Dudley dug out a large can of suet, brushed it up with a brush, and the ingredients on the shelf suddenly made a sizzling sound.
The strong fragrance was conveyed by the island wind to the two of them.
Margaret's nose fluttered slightly, showing a surprised expression:
"It smells good."
Dudley smiled brightly at the two:
"You came just in time."
“Try my new grilled mushroom skewers!”
As he spoke, he handed over a bunch of mushrooms on the shelf.
Looking at the strange spots on the surface of the mushroom umbrella, Matthew hesitated a little.
Margaret was very courageous. She took the bunch of mushrooms and took a small bite. Immediately, her eyes lit up and she ate them all.
"Are you sure you're okay?"
Matthew asked secretly.
Margaret waved her hand:
"I have "Hundred Poisons Not Invading", besides, I can eat anything when it is baked! "
As she spoke, a green light flickered from her head.
Immediately.
Half of her face was also filled with thick green.
"what happened?"
Margaret patted her face belatedly.
Dudley said with a smile:
"A little natural reaction, the problem is not big, it will be fine after a while."
Sure enough, after half a minute, the green light on Margaret's forehead disappeared.
She looks in great spirits!
Matthew glanced at the data bar.
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「Reminder: Your partner Margaret took a bunch of "Healing Mushrooms" (roasted), and obtained the effect of "Level One Healing".
Level 1 Healing: In the next half minute, restore 1 point of health every 3 seconds. "
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"Eating this mushroom restores life?"
Matthew looked at Dudley, who was busy with the barbecue, in surprise.
The latter smiled kindly:
"I was as surprised as you when I first found out."
"In fact, before I entered the spore domain, I never expected that such a magnificent and magnificent microcosmic kingdom existed on the edge of the world."
"Mushrooms have the ability to contain everything. Under the guidance of Hussman, I tried to integrate various species and various elements into one mushroom, and found a lot of mushrooms of all varieties. Their existence will definitely make the world Surprised!"
As he spoke, he handed over another bunch of mushrooms.
"This is "Duck Leg Mushroom". The principle is this, I decompose the corpse of a "Hell Duck" with the ability from the spore field, and then inject this nutrient into the mushroom, and the result is a mushroom that tastes very similar to a duck leg , do you try it? "
Margaret implicitly hints that Matthew is edible.
So under Dudley's earnest gaze, he gently bit off half a mushroom.
As soon as the duck-leg mushroom entered the mouth, Matthew's eyes lit up. The mushroom tasted smooth and delicate, and the texture was thick and chewy. The fishy smell of sheep fat and the umami taste of the mushroom were perfectly mixed together, creating a nearly perfect rhyme. Tune.
"tasty!"
Matthew praised again and again.
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「Hint: You have eaten a bunch of "duck leg mushrooms" (roasted), your temporary strength +1.
Duration: 30 minutes」
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After trying it myself and finding out that these mushrooms are indeed edible.
Matthew and the two also opened their stomachs and started eating.
Dudley's barbecue skills are superb, and the ingredients mainly mushrooms and seafood are really good. After a while, the two of them ate their mouths full of oil.
In addition to the taste of the mushroom itself.
Matthew is more concerned about the attributes they can provide.
He tried almost all edible mushrooms, and found that in addition to duck leg mushrooms that can increase temporary strength, there are also "monkey brain mushrooms" that can improve agility;
Eating the "Durian Mushroom" that can be immune to the "Stinky Cloud Technique";
Increase temporary physical fitness "Steel Mushroom";
"Phantom Mushroom" used to enhance perception;
and the "Mage Mushroom" that can increase temporary mana.
But Mage Mushroom Matthew didn't eat it.
Although he did not ask about the specific cultivation principle, it is not difficult for Matthew to deduce the origin of the mage mushroom from the cultivation process of the duck-leg mushroom.
But the mushrooms they eat are just the tip of the iceberg in Dudley's mushroom kingdom.
After eating.
The dusk elf enthusiastically introduced the baskets of mushrooms on the ground to the two of Matthew:
"Look, this kind of umbrella has light green spots, and it's big. This is a "muscle mushroom". And wrestling hot-blooded fools. "
"This umbrella is white and larger in size. This is the "Enema Mushroom". "
"That's "Screaming Mushroom", be careful, don't scare her, she will yell. "
"This kind of light blue, pointed head is the "Frost Mushroom". As long as you have three of these mushrooms, you can harvest an ice cellar. "
"The one I grilled just now was "Flame Mushroom", this, this is "Lightning Mushroom". "
"And this, this is a "love mushroom" specially cultivated for men and women who lack love experience, after taking it, you can get the feeling of being in love, how about it? Isn't it great? I know it won't work for the two of you, but I think there are many others who will need it. "
Look at more than a dozen baskets of mushrooms of different types and functions.
Matthew called out the eye-opener:
"I didn't expect you to invent so many new species!"
Now he understands why Blinken wants so many mushrooms to leave.
These mushrooms are completely another form of spell scrolls in the eyes of a knowledgeable mage!
Dudley smiled modestly:
"It's not so much that I invented them as it is that they invented me."
He didn't give too much explanation to this sentence.
at this time.
The three of them have already looked at the dozens of baskets of mushrooms on the ground.
Matthew suddenly pointed to a small basket in the corner and asked:
"Is that a mushroom too?"
Dudley nodded and said:
"Yes, it was prepared by Mr. Clayte specially instructing me this morning. This is a gift for you two."
As he spoke, he brought the basket of mushrooms over.
"This is "Songzi Mushroom". "
"Master Clayt hopes that Mr. Matthew can eat more and increase his vitality."
Dudley said with ambiguous eyes.
Matthew suddenly felt a bit pained.
Margaret became addicted to the drama. She stabbed Matthew's waist vigorously, then put her hands on her hips, and said in a very aggressive tone:
"Don't hurry up and put it away?"
"I know how to copy scrolls every day!"
Matthew had no choice but to do so.
Dudley snickered for a while, then said:
"I really envy you guys.
Not only a lover, but also the same kind.
Since the sun **** fell, I was the only one left of the sun elves.
I asked other elves for help, hoping to continue my bloodline, but they all refused with different reasons.
Not only that, they also humiliated me in every possible way, thinking that I was a disgrace to the Sun Elf royal family.
They say I should die as generously as the rest of the royal family.
I think what they say makes sense.
But am I unreasonable?
Why do people have to die if they can survive? "
When he said these words, there was a trace of sadness in Dudley's eyes.
The sun god?
Matthew searched in his mind and found that there is no such knowledge.
He had no choice but to look at Margaret for help.
Margaret laughed jokingly:
"Honey, open your mouth."
Matthew opened his mouth obediently.
Another white light popped out from her fingertips.
It fell firmly into Matthew's mouth.
There is also a faint fragrance.
Dudley couldn't take it anymore, and turned around stiffly.
"Margaret's knowledge is bought with one word and one gold coin!"
"If I prostitute this knowledge for nothing now, it's equivalent to making her money!"
Matthew thought so, and eagerly absorbed the knowledge in the light sphere.
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"Knowledge: Sun God—
Overview:
Gerald, the sun god, is the 33rd visitor from outer space recorded in the history of the continent of Aindor.
He claims to come from a wonderful world called Icecrown Nebula, where the magic civilization is highly developed, far exceeding any plane or universe known by Aindor.
In the early days of the Age of Enlightenment, Gerald rose strongly and once took the position of chief of Tianlun Palace, ranking above the gods.
Since then, He has launched several rounds of divine wars, most of which were aimed at those gods who had persecuted visitors from outside the sky.
rise (omitted);
brilliant (omitted);
lover (omitted);
betrayal (omitted);
Fall:
While the elves on the continent of Aindor were engaged in a mighty civil war, Gerald, the sun **** who was in great power for a while, was betrayed by three of his most trusted servants in the battle of gods.
In the end, Gerald was killed by the second-generation God of War Vasnov, his body fell, the Kingdom of God shattered, and fell to thousands of planes.
Different from other gods.
When the sun **** fell, his self-created nebula field had a wonderful effect.
Under the effect of this field, when the fragments of the sun god’s body hit the sky of Aindor, it formed a special terrain unique to Aindor—
The ruins on the cloud.
In the beginning, there were only the body of the sun **** and the fragments of the kingdom of God in the ruins on the cloud.
But over time, people discovered that a strange eddy had formed on the ruins above the cloud.
This kind of vortex can attract the fragments of a god's body and the kingdom of God when it falls, and properly contain it.
So since then.
All the fallen gods have part of their bodies and fragments of the kingdom integrated into the ruins on the clouds, large and small, in Aindor.
And that vortex is also called "the last tear of the sun god".
In any case, Gerald in the Age of Enlightenment is a symbol of progress relative to other gods.
He is a straightforward, self-proclaimed **** of justice, except that he has a hot temper when he drinks too much, and he doesn't seem to find any other shortcomings.
—Summary of information, an anonymous **** researcher, Houdian. "
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So the sun **** is the senior traveler who launched several rounds of **** battles and finally led to the formation of ruins on the cloud?
Matthew read through the main points of this knowledge in an instant.
He asked Dudley with regret on his face:
"I have heard about the deeds of the sun god, he is a respectable god."
"Then what happened next?"
Dudley turned half of his body, with a look of reminiscence on his face:
"Later I walked alone in the wilderness, unfortunately there was no place for me in Aindor.
Although the unexpected turmoil ended the elves' civil war, the sun elves also died in the turmoil.
I lost my people, I lost my hometown, I lost everything.
Hawks from other gods in the heavens also hunted me down.
I had no choice but to escape to the Inner Planes.
But the environment in the inner plane was also very harsh to me. After all, I was not even a legend at the time. I still remember that when I first arrived in the negative energy plane, I was almost eaten by an old bone dragon!
Fortunately, I still have some means of escape, and finally escaped those catastrophes.
During that time, I was really confused. I was exhausted, I was at the end of my rope, and I lost my way forward.
Only the survival instinct reminds me to live.
Not only to survive.
I also want to continue the blood of the sun elves.
Although I only had the mark of dusk on my body at that time, I believe that one day, the sun will rise again, and the sun elves will walk on that land again.
Holding such an idea.
I move on.
It didn't take long to meet Hussman.
I swear.
He is the most beautiful creature I have ever seen! "
Dudley said emotionally:
"I can't describe his beauty in words, but I can introduce it for you.
Hussman is a very gentle being, and he is also very shy.
He only likes to come out to bask in the sun at noon every day.
At other times, even if you drill under the ground, you can't find him. "
This is just finished.
In the sand in front of the three of them, a lot of sand sank into the middle, as if something was coming out of it.
Half a minute later.
A pure white flower bud with a pointed head sticks out from the sand.
The lower part of the flower bud is covered with green spherical fluff.
It goes in a circle.
suddenly shrunk down a little.
"Good afternoon, Hussman, don't worry, they are the guests of Master Clayte, and I'm here, no one dares to hurt you."
Dudley said in a gentle tone.
After that, he said to the two:
"Take two steps back and look elsewhere, don't look directly at Hasman, he is too shy."
The two of them did as they were told.
Dudley said some comforting words loudly.
quickly.
A large amount of sand sank down crazily.
The white flower bud was pulled upwards, and in an instant, thousands of similar flower buds came out of it.
However, this is not his real body.
Matthew saw a huge white flower emerging from the sand. Below the petals was a dark green stalk, which was so strong that it could be compared to a large tree hundreds of years old.
The flower has a shape similar to that of a lotus flower. The white and flawless petals are in full bloom. The texture of the petals is very unique, a bit like crystal, hard and transparent, reflecting an enviable brilliance in the sun.
Those flower buds are interspersed between the petals.
On the outside of the petals, there are hundreds of millions of slender strips hanging down like a waterfall. The long strips are light yellow, and their shape is a bit like the flagella of fungi.
The center of the petals is an irregular flower pool.
There is some honey-colored substance flowing inside.
The flower buds outside the flower pond are filled with a large number of spores.
The petals tremble every time.
There are a large number of spores flying everywhere along the sea breeze.
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「Reminder: You have encountered Husman, the rot sac lord (legendary creature/???)」
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Margaret had quick eyesight and hands and quickly lost a protective spell to prevent the spores from approaching the two of them.
Dudley smiled:
"Don't be nervous, Hussman will not hurt us, he is really a very gentle life."
"His spores will not harm living things, even undead creatures are unwilling to parasitize, they will only breed populations on dead bodies, thus giving birth to new carrion sacs."
Matthew nodded calmly on the surface.
He was extremely surprised—
I didn't expect that the life Dudley mentioned was actually a bag of corruption!
As a necromancer.
Matthew knows all about the bag of corruption.
How to use rot cyst spores to quickly parasitize the enemy and expand its infection ability is a compulsory course for a low-level necromancer.
Matthew himself also has the ability to "control the rot".
This ability is enough to allow him to have the power to dominate the opponent when he encounters most corrupt sacs.
But right now this one is obviously not in the ranks of being dominated.
"Can rotting sacs also be promoted to legend?"
Matthew stared intently at this magnificent flower, and was slightly shocked by the diversity of biology.
"As you can see, Hussman is the monarch of the sac. He looks like a giant plant, but he is actually a microbe, but it grows a little bigger.
It was with the help of Hussman that I was able to enter the field of spores and observe an unprecedented new world.
Although the world of microorganisms is generally not recognized by the outside world, they do exist.
They are so inconspicuous, and so indistinct to be noticed, that even the will of nature is vague about them. "
Dudley introduced with some helplessness.
Matthew comforted and said:
"Natural will is a very vague concept. It is a collection of pan-consciousness, and it is easy to be disturbed by some individuals with loud voices, while ignoring the silent majority."
Dudley's eyes lit up:
"Do you also agree that microbes and spores are part of nature?"
Matthew nodded, his eyes were also bright.
Not only did he agree with Dudley, he also believed that the spore field could serve as a bridge between nature and death.
Balance is just the purpose.
means should be more diverse.
"If I can master the spore field, it may be much easier to deal with the contradictions between the ritual fields. Although it cannot solve all problems, it can at least alleviate some of the contradictions."
Matthew secretly thought.
The field of spores is a natural proof that nature and death can coexist.
If it proves that this field belongs to nature, Matthew's follow-up actions on balancing nature and immortality will be smoother.
And after seeing the corrupt lord.
As for why the evening elves on the island are exactly the same as Dudley, Matthew also has the answer in his heart.
At this time.
Dudley took the initiative:
"Just enough dew today, allow me to show you the greatness of Hussman."
said.
He jumped on the petals lightly, and several petals twisted quickly, as if they were high-fiving Dudley.
Dudley came to the flower pond, and jumped into it with a slap in the face.
Matthew raised his chin and stood on tiptoe, just about to take out the magic carpet and go to a higher place to see it, but Margaret activated the flying technique, and flew up easily with one hand on his back.
Her movements are in stark contrast to her petite figure.
Matthew didn't have time to complain about the posture.
I can only concentrate on looking at the flower pond below.
But in the flower pond, Dudley was swimming happily.
And accompanied by his actions.
Those nectar-like fluids rolled quickly.
Dudley suddenly tilted his head.
A head appeared beside him.
Followed by hands and feet.
I don't see how he moves.
Next second.
A brand new Dudley came out of his body abruptly!
Margaret gasped.
However, Dudley did not stop.
He stirred the nectar vigorously, making a weird moaning sound from his mouth.
not long.
Three identical Dudleys appeared in the flower pond!
But at this time.
The nectar inside also bottomed out.
Dudley crawled out from inside, and raised his hands with the three newborn friends at the same time, saying hello to the two from the sky.
Matthew's smile is quite sincere.
Margaret smiled a little forcedly.
It seems that this scene is still a bit too advanced for her.
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「Hint: You have completely observed the process of Dudley-Hussman's fission reproduction.
Your knowledge (microorganism) +10」
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"This is the way you found to continue the bloodline?"
When Dudley got off the petals, Margaret asked with some difficulty.
Dudley smiled and said:
"Wouldn't that be a cool way to do it?"
"I know, you have a bad impression of my fellow race, but that's because Hussman and I are still perfecting this reproductive method."
"They look exactly like me, and their heads are a little dull, but after our observation and research, after several generations of splits, those evening elves will be more different from my first generation, maybe in a certain generation of splits in the future , will be able to undergo mutations, it is possible that they will regain advanced intelligence, and there may also be a female version of Dudley, so that I can continue the blood of the elves."
When Dudley said these words, a bright light shone in his eyes.
That's a thing called belief.
Seems to be aware of the fear deep in Margaret's eyes, Dudley said comfortingly:
"I know this method is unacceptable, but please believe me, Hussman and I do not intend to reproduce indefinitely in this way. Neither of us has the ambition to dominate or occupy the entire world."
"We are just trying something new, and the ultimate goal is to continue the blood of the sun elves."
Dudley still looks quite sensible.
His words dispelled many of Margaret's doubts.
She said calmly:
"I'm just worried that this method will cause secular panic. Even the Seven Saints Alliance, which represents the advanced and advanced, may not be able to accept the self-replicated elves."
A trace of helplessness flashed in Dudley's eyes.
He still said in a good voice:
"I can understand them, like I said before, I don't intend for everyone in the world to recognize us, or reproduce in our way."
"Seeking common ground while reserving differences is one of the current tenets of the Spore Association. We just want to invite more people to observe the microscopic world. They have been ignored for too long."
"Actually, Master Clayte would occasionally bring some humans to the island, but most of them bluntly said that they could not accept it after visiting the content of the spore association. The current performance of the two of you is already quite surprising, at least you are not seeing My way of breeding and fleeing."
Speaking of this, Dudley laughed at himself.
Then the next second.
He heard Matthew ask:
"If you want to join the spore association, what do you need to do?"
Dudley was taken aback for a moment, and then said ecstatically, "Do you want to join us?"
Matthew said softly:
“I need to understand the obligations of joining the association and what I need to do before that.”
Dudley hurriedly said:
"There is no obligation, just try to let the world not misunderstand us."
"If it can promote the recognition of the field of spores in the natural field, it would be even better."
"As for what conditions are required to join us, to be honest, I haven't figured it out yet. After all, you are the first person willing to join us."
Matthew reminded:
"I'm a necromancer, not a druid, do I meet the conditions to join?"
Dudley smiled bitterly and said:
"With our current situation, there is no need to discriminate against other professions. It would be great if necromancers don't discriminate against us!"
"Well, if you really want to become a member of the Spore Association, you just need to go and say hello to Hasman, and if he agrees, then you will become the third official member!"
Matthew nodded.
He gave Margaret a calm look, then opened the realm of oak trees and the undead, and slowly walked towards the rot sac lord Hassman.
Haven't reached the edge of the sand yet.
A gentle force wrapped him up.
In an instant, an extremely beautiful picture opened in front of Matthew.
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"Hint: Lord Hussman the Rotsack shared his realm with you—
You have entered the spore realm.
You gain the ability "Brewing".
You gain the ability "decomposition and fertilization".
You have acquired the ability "Four Seasons Like Spring".
Your domain "Plague" resonates with the current domain, is it activated? "
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(end of this chapter)