Chapter 1027: Three Terraced Layered Garden

Chapter 1027: Three Terraced Layered Garden



It is rare for a Grade One Runaway City to possess a Garden of their own, making it invaluable among other Grade One Runaway Cities. Unfortunately, this has led to the downfall of many, turning the Garden's existence into a tightly kept secret. Even when shared, it is only with other Runaway Cities with whom they have a rigid, secure trade contract.

"Oh? What kind of information did the Wanderlust Travelling Tortoise Runaway City secure?" Orion asked, intrigued by this new piece of information.

The Migrating Deer Archipelago Runaway City!

He was certain that the High Dryads were beings similar to the tree nymphs, capable of utilizing nature energy. Of course, he was aware he could be wrong, having already

encountered the 'Drakmin' -the half-minotaur, half-dragon race-but he was confident his thoughts weren't far off the mark.

"Unfortunately, I'm not aware of what this secret is. It happened during the reign of the second Supreme Leader before me, Empress Althea. According to the records, one of Empress Althea's sixth husbands, whom she deeply loved, died securing this information for them. To repay her fairly, they constructed a Garden for the Wanderlust Travelling Tortoise Runaway City."

"It was only after her reign that the Garden was fully constructed. It was said that although it didn't bring back her husband, it saved the Wanderlust Travelling Tortoise Runaway City by making us self-reliant and allowing us to concentrate on forming trade deals in other areas," Eleanora responded, shaking her head with a defeated expression.

She was disappointed in her inability to provide the necessary information and hoped to use this opportunity to form a better relationship with the Supreme Leader of Paradise.

It was easy for Orion to tell that they utilized some magical methods alongside several scientific techniques to grow their crops. Considering they were currently within a massive mechanical moving fortress, he didn't find such a revelation terrifying. Instead, it heightened his curiosity about the secrets held within the forge palace, the core of a Runaway City.

Orion knew Anara and others would be interested in this, so he kept it in mind to inform her about his discoveries later.

As they went deeper, they soon encountered a steady stream of water from what appeared to be an irrigation system flowing between the extraordinary plants. Succubi, Ogres, and Incubi -men, women, and even children-tended to the plants.

However, at this moment, they had all paused their activities and were bowing respectfully in their direction.

"This is the first terrace layer where we plant the medicinal and exotic plants before they are harvested and sold to the highest bidder or utilized by our healers," Eleanora said, leading the way forward as she stepped onto the soil.

"How many layers are there?" Orion questioned, his voice filled with curiosity. As he looked around, he could see another high-rise terraced layer.

"There are only three layers. The second is where we keep our edible crops and flowering plants. The third is where the Gardeners sleep and go about their daily lives," Eleanora responded, leading Orion through numerous fountains and streams of water.

Hearing her words, Orion raised his brows in surprise. "They live here?" he said. Fortunately, his mask hid his expression.

Eleanora nodded. "Considering the delicate nature of the Garden, it wouldn't be wise for us to hire people who could come and go as they please. Instead, the viable solution to control its confidentiality is to have people tend to it at all times, monitored by individuals trained to avoid discussing the outside world."