"Our goal is to get our hands on that species," Siliscia explained. "We believe that it will help elvenkind grow stronger in order to protect itself in the jungle of the stars, where only the fittest survive."
"Why not just take samples of the manifold tree that Kandria has?" Runark raised an eyebrow.
"I'm not sure, that's beyond my clearance level," Siliscia replied. "But from what I understand from having spoken to the Mothers of elvenkind, the Emperor of Water is apparently extremely strict about how much access to the manifold tree they have. They are only allowed to observe, not touch."
Ria felt strange to hear about her father from an elf in such a manner. She almost blurted out 'Papa is not that selfish,' but managed to control herself in time.
"And since the Emperor is not willing to give you guys much access to it, you have resorted to searching for your own specimen in the stars?" Sternon raised an eyebrow.
