Ram's gaze lingered on his own territory, yet his thoughts wandered to the disparities between his domain and those of the other Lords.
Unlike them, he lacked a Lord's mansion or specialized buildings that could enhance his territory's defense or functionality.
He had observed firsthand how these special buildings provided significant advantages, such as protecting the territory (defensive buildings), or the ability to summon soldiers (recruitment pools) that could fight for the Lord daily by consuming source power.
While the Sylvan Soul Tree's Sylvan Soul Rebirth ability allowed him to recruit soldiers in his own unique way, Ram couldn't shake the realization that his lack of knowledge about such buildings was a shortcoming on his part.
"The others had strategic infrastructure, but I..." Ram's thoughts trailed off. He recalled Lord Bae's territory, which had left a deep impression on him.
Territory buildings like the Magma Pool, which healed the soldiers, or the Spiritual Power Furnace that was capable of generating fire orbs, improved the efficiency of the Goat-kin during the battle.
Ram's lips curled into a wry smile. "It's not that I envy their abilities, but I can't deny their efficiency," he murmured. "I've been relying on Sylvan Soul Tree and Wood spirits too much. It's time to concentrate on expanding my territory's capabilities."
He leaned forward, running his fingers through the soft grass beneath him as he looked towards the huge white wall and the white ribbon that was still providing reiki to his space. "The answer isn't far. The Wood Spirit Realm..."
Ram's thoughts sharpened as he recalled the Heartwood tree and other unique wood spirits he saw during his last visit to that realm.
"I've already seen plants there capable of forming barriers and even plants that amplify other wood spirits spiritual powers," It was a treasure trove of resources, many of which could likely be used to construct similar buildings or enhance his territory in other ways.
Ram stood up, with a clear plan forward in his mind, his eyes flickering. "Next stop Wood Spirit Relam," but just as he was about to figure out how to enter the Wood Spirit Relam, his stomach rumbled with hunger.
"Well, I'm getting sloppy again, I didn't even remember when I had my last dinner, two days or three...?" he pondered, as his body disappeared and reappeared again around the subway station.
"Huh, it's already 10:30 at night... They must have finished eating by now," he muttered, checking the time on the Sky Drive as he walked toward the kitchen.
However, on his way he heard hurried footsteps coming towards his direction, soon he saw Xiao Mu rushing in with tears flowing through her eyes,
"Huh, Big Brother Ram, you've finally come out of your room, I was about to call out for you. Wow... hurry, come with me; Brother Sid is hurt very badly." Upon seeing him, Xiao Mu stopped abruptly, tears streaming down her face as she grasped his hands and pulled him in the direction she had come from.
Ram barely had time to process Xiao Mu's words before her urgent tugging forced him to quicken his steps. Her tear-streaked face and trembling voice immediately put him on high alert.
"Xiao Mu, slow down!" he said, trying to keep his voice steady. "What happened to Sid? Who hurt him?"
Xiao Mu sniffled, her voice trembling as she explained, "I-I don't know everything, big brother. He came back with Sister Mai, but his whole body was bleeding... S-Sister Mai told me not to panic, but he looked so pale..."
Hearing this, Ram's expression darkened. His mind raced as he followed Xiao Mu down the winding corridors of the subway station. Sid was now a Tier 3 professional with attributes stronger than others of the same tier, for something to injure him badly meant it was no ordinary opponent.
"And there was also Mai with her, how can this happen?" As they rounded a corner, Ram's eyes immediately fell on Mai and Su Mu who stood outside talking with each other pointing towards a holographic display, while a group of small medic drones were analyzing Sid.
He finally had a complete look at Sid, who lay on a low cot in the center of the room, his chest rising and falling shallowly.
His usually vibrant complexion was pallid, and his body was covered in bullet holes and burnt marks. Ram's sharp eyes quickly noted the discoloration around one of the wounds—a sign of poison.
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"What happened?" Ram asked, his voice steady despite the storm of anger brewing inside him.
Mai didn't look up from where she was, but replied calmly, "We were ambushed by a group of strong professionals outside."
[Purifying Agent]:
Generates a cleansing agent that slowly neutralizes toxins and heals minor ailments.
[
Spiritual Coagulant Seal]:
Stops excessive bleeding instantly by deploying coagulating nano-threads.
]
[ Additional Features:
[Holo-Projection Scanner]:
Projects a 3D image of the patient for detailed diagnostics.
[Adaptive Healing Protocols]:
Adjusts healing patterns based on the severity of injuries.
[Regenerative Stitchcraft]:
Accelerates tissue regeneration using woven bio-spiritual threads.
[Thread Storage Compartment]:
Stores additional energy-infused threads for emergency use.
]
Ram was taken aback by the specifications of the medic drones. He marveled at the advanced technology, especially considering the stark contrast between Earth's medical capabilities and the sophisticated Spiritual-Mech Fusion Technology that powered these units.
To top it off, according to Mai, these were just basic versions. There were far more powerful and advanced models in existence.
He shook his head, trying to push aside the amazement and focus on Sid's condition.
As he stepped closer, he gently placed his hand on Sid's forehead, closing his eyes to use his divine consciousness.
His mind reached inside Sid's body, scanning for internal injuries.
Despite the helpful actions of the medic drones, Ram could sense that Sid's condition was far worse than it seemed on the surface.
The wounds were extensive, with multiple punctures and burns that had deeply damaged his internal organs.
The poison that had seeped into his bloodstream wasn't just a normal toxin—it was a concoction designed to slow the body's natural healing processes, making it harder for the medic drones to work effectively.
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