In Teyvat, it all begins with rescuing the grass god.

and this.

This was another sacrifice that had to be made in order to revive the Great Tree King.

So Narcida started thinking about what she should give Rhodes as compensation to make up for the loss of the Eye of God.

"Hey--"

Rhodes patted Narcida's head, noticing her distress.

I don't know why, but lately he really enjoys the feeling of being patted on the head, especially on girls with small bodies. He just wants to keep patting them; the feel is amazing.

Then Rhodes said casually, "Hehe, it's just losing one Eye of God. I still have three more. Besides, who can say for sure that losing one Eye of God isn't a good thing?"

(End of this chapter)

197. Chapter 188 A Discussion of Faith

Chapter 188 A Discussion of Faith

The Eye of God.

Rod had always thought it was no good.

The guess about shackles.

While it may not be entirely accurate, it still offers some useful information.

What legitimate outsider could obtain a large number of Divine Eyes so easily as he does?

So if one breaks, it breaks.

At most, it just means using one less elemental force.

Anyway, with the help of Narcida's creation, he can still use the grass elemental power, it's just that this power is not his own.

Next.

Following the instructions given by the Great Tree King during his brief awakening, Rhodes replanted the seedlings and then began land surveying work with Nasita.

Before sending the people who had made prior appointments to Aru Village.

This is something that must be done.

The fertility of the soil after greening, land allocation, river course, location of settlements, construction of irrigation canals, groundwater conditions, and planting arrangements for windbreaks, etc.

If these things are not arranged in advance, you will inevitably be in a panic when the people arrive.

"Is this the power of the Grass Dragon?"

Looking at the ever-changing oasis, Rhodes once again uttered this exclamation.

Theoretically speaking.

The source of the oasis should only provide elemental power.

However, what amazed Rhodes and Narcida was...

Besides its normal function of providing grass elemental power to create oases, this oasis source, which was originally fern-like, is also constantly evolving itself as it spreads grass elemental power.

Roots, leaves, vines, trees.

As this fern stretches its green leaves toward the sky, abundant flowers and foliage bloom in profusion across the land.

Such an astonishing rate of evolution.

This also forced Rhodes and Narcida to stop their land surveying work.

Before the source of the oasis has exhausted its elemental power, it is impossible to continue taking measurements.

No sooner had Rhodes and Narcida measured a piece of data than the vegetation on that piece of land flourished once more, and the soil became even more fertile under the stimulation of the grass elemental power.

So they simply stopped and waited for the oasis to finish evolving.

They've only been resting for a short time.

Then an uninvited guest arrived.

As mentioned before.

The oasis that evolved from the source of the oasis is extremely large; according to Rhodes's estimation, it is almost as large as the city of Sumeru.

Over time.

What was originally the oasis source shaped like ferns has gradually evolved into the form of a towering tree, and it continues to grow visibly.

These sudden changes are so striking.

The anomaly could be detected even from tens of kilometers away, let alone by the tribal people and gilded caravans who roamed the yellow sands year-round.

In the desert.

Once a new oasis is discovered, it becomes a battleground for tribes of all sizes.

Not just tribes.

Those established, high-end tour groups wouldn't miss out on such a great place.

So Rhodes took action.

In less than a moment, he had captured all the scouts sent by the tribes and the gilded caravan.

Just right.

I was just bored.

After asking a few questions, Rhodes ordered the scouts to lead the way, intending to take advantage of the situation and wipe out their main camp as well.

However, he wasn't looking for trouble.

Instead, they poached people.

The title of "Red King's Messenger" is now quite famous in the desert.

Especially after the attack on the relic of the God King and the successive attacks on tribes from Aru Village, the title of the Red King's messenger became even more puzzling to the desert people who were unaware of the truth.

Just like the small tribe that Rhodes is visiting now.

In their matriarch's mind, the Red King's messenger should be the kind of person who fanatically worships the Red King and raises the banner of rebellion against the Grass God.

But now all the signs are indicating that...

The Red King's messenger from Aru Village not only submitted to the Grass God, but also openly attacked the desert people.

Just now, news is spreading everywhere that the Crimson King's envoy is integrating the desert tribes and the gilded guild, and those who do not follow will be exterminated.

Therefore, the moment Rhodes revealed his identity.

The matriarch immediately drew her scimitar, decisively held it to her own neck, and declared righteously, "Even if you kill me, I will not listen to you, you lackey of the grass god!!!"

"???"

Rhodes, who had prepared a whole speech, was completely dumbfounded.

No.

What happened?

What exactly are Tadella and her group, who are in charge of recruiting the tribespeople, doing? Why do they react like they have a stress response as soon as they hear the words "Red King's Messenger"?

"No, let me explain."

"I meant no harm."

Laughing and crying at the same time, Rhodes finally managed to persuade the mistress to put down her knife and have a proper conversation with him.

The process in between wasn't very harmonious.

But no way.

This guy's hostility is too strong; he won't listen to Rhodes at all without using some underhanded tactics.

"Was that new oasis a miracle of the grass god?"

"You want to recruit us to develop a new oasis?"

Upon hearing Rhodes's words, the matriarch named Fadna was stunned, and then blurted out, "You didn't come here to conquer us?"

Why would I conquer you?

Rhodes frowned and asked, "Has any tribe been wiped out recently in my name?"

"Uh"

Upon hearing this question, Fadna stammered.

Okay, no need to say anything more.

Rhodes could tell from his expression that this was definitely the case.

His initial reaction was that some tribe had offended Tadra and her people, and was being used to establish their authority.

But then I thought about it.

Not right.

Tadella would never do that.

Before she left, Rhodes did tell her not to let anyone bully her, to kill or fight if necessary, but given Tadella's way of doing things, wiping out an entire race was absolutely impossible.

Not to mention they even used Rhodes' name to exterminate entire races.

"Someone is impersonating me, trying to expand their influence in the desert or suppress dissent."

It was a very simple matter, and Rod immediately figured out the cause and effect.

"Tsk——"

"Really, what audacity!"

Rhodes snorted and then stopped discussing the topic, turning to tell Fadna about the recruitment policy he and Nasita had agreed upon.

"what?"

"Paid solicitation?"

"The same treatment as the villagers of Aru Village?"