This Heroine's Friend Has the Power of Botany

Chapter 41

The Magical Stone

Ellie, feeling no need to demonstrate her prowess further, insisted that Aman notify the others. She trusted that Aman could issue commands or speak in a manner that wouldn’t arouse suspicion towards her.

Just like when he didn’t want everyone to know that she had given the Tezetrons plant to heal his brother, earning a high-level rake as a reward. Aman had covered up everything that happened with a lie that many at the institution knew, allowing her to escape scrutiny. Thus, telling him was the right decision.

Aman frowned deeply, aware of the danger of the beast heading their way. If Ellie’s senses were correct, his family would indeed face great losses if they had to confront it. The clever young man, skilled in deception from an early age, quickly devised a plan before seriously picking up a stone.

"Father, the magical stone I recently acquired is sending a warning signal." After hearing this, Steven was surprised; he was unaware of any such stone.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean...the “magical stone” that I won at the auction is giving off a signal. Its glowing heat had predicted that I would suffer serious injuries," Aman stressed the words "magical stone," which was a veiled reference to Ellie’s identity, though he did not want others to know. Given his understanding, his father referred to Ellie as "the Mage," so he should understand.

Steven pondered for a moment. Aman had indeed participated in an auction previously, but he couldn’t recall his son acquiring any bizarre stones. However, seeing the serious expressions on his son’s and the girl’s faces, Steven began to guess something.

"Explain it to me again," he asked more earnestly.

"Originally, I didn’t know how this stone worked, until recently when I encountered a dangerous beast, it started to heat up. So, I understood it might have the ability to warn us. Suddenly, it has heated up again," Aman explained, causing others to look at each other.

They didn’t know if the family head’s son actually possessed such a magical stone, but what they did know was that Aman had no reason to lie. He was a member of the Setter family, and this advance warning was for everyone’s safety, wasn’t it?

"So, you’re saying this stone senses that a severe danger is approaching?"

"I believe so," Aman affirmed. Steven looked around before issuing orders swiftly.

Under the leadership of the Setter family head, several hunters quickly went into hiding. They didn’t have much time to deal with the remnants and blood trails, so they had to move away from the recent battle area as much as possible and then hide to avoid facing the danger that Aman had warned about.

Aman took Ellie to hide high up in a tree next to a large cliff. He planned that if they were found, he would take Ellie up the cliff. Given the weight of the beast they had encountered, it seemed they were quite heavy and likely lacked the agility to climb effectively; otherwise, it could chase after the King Kongs himself.

The members of the Setter family hid in absolute silence. Even if the branch leader felt the situation was absurd, once under the command of the family head during battle, he never let his personal opinions override. Any conflict arising and causing harm would equate to jeopardizing the Setter family itself.

Although he was very ambitious and wanted to become the main leader of the Setter family himself, his heart still held love and loyalty to the Setter family.

The silence around them was changing. The sounds of birds and various creatures increased as if they were fleeing from something. Witnessing such changes, the experienced members of the Setter family immediately realized that something was happening ahead.

They heightened their caution, with some even camouflaging themselves to blend into the environment. Aman pulled out some substances, scattering them around himself and Ellie to mask the blood scent and their body odors, hoping the beast would not detect them.

In just a moment, the large form of the ferocious monster, which had been hiding in a pond all along unless disturbed, became visible. They saw it from a distance, but it still managed to cause significant destruction, leaving a trail of ruins behind it. Aman frowned deeply; the situation looked dire.

Steven was quick-witted and could sense danger excellently. Thus, seeing such a crazed creature, it was impossible to just stay hidden.

"Abort hiding immediately and flee as fast as possible. The monster is frenzied and pays no attention to anything else!" Upon hearing this, everyone in the family appeared immediately. They shared the family head’s thoughts; hiding in trees or on rocky outcrops would not be safe.

This monster was in a state of frenzy. It did not care whether any creatures were hiding; it was intent only on destruction!

"Head north! Move into the forest and do not lead it towards the city at all costs, or we might lose our city on the 6th floor!" Steven continued. Gaining the city in the 6th floor had been difficult; losing it like this would be disastrous.

"If so, where do we end up? Heading north is certain death," a branch leader frowned. He did not want everyone here to die for sure. If they had to flee, it would be better to return to the city and transfer back to the 5th floor, wouldn’t it? True, if they did that, the city on the 6th floor would certainly be lost, but it was still better than exposing everyone to danger.

"Are you saying you want to sacrifice the city in this floor?"

"Yes, that’s exactly what I mean! I don’t want the people of the Setter family to die like this. Besides, there’s no guarantee that the beast won’t head to the city after we’ve dispersed. In the end, the city might still be destroyed."

"..............." Steven listened to the opinions of others, his brows furrowed deeply, and he was deep in thought. If not for Aman speaking up first, perhaps his commands might have been too late.

"Father, we need to make a decision now."

"Mmm...let’s flee together first. If we can attract the attention of this beast, it could benefit the city. But if it really becomes impossible, we just return. Anyway, along the way, no other beasts will block the path if they see what’s following us. So, it’s safer than running in different directions," Steven said. But there was no time for further debate, as the giant beast had already appeared.

"Hoom!!"

The giant Fernandina roared as its massive legs crushed multiple trees, its tail swinging relentlessly like a destructive machine.

Even the predators, including other big and small monsters, fled past the Setter family members, desperate to escape, oblivious to their presence. Seeing this, the giant tortoise seemed even more satisfied, furiously swinging its head and tail to vent its anger.

The members of the Setter family gathered their fire power into a giant fireball and hurled it at the head of the Fernandina, producing a loud boom! Naturally, this was akin to throwing pebbles at a giant; the Fernandina was hardly bothered and glared at the Setter group with furious eyes.

Previously, a giant ape had dared to oppose it, even damaging one of its eyes. Now, facing humans resembling the giant ape but smaller in size, its anger intensified, and it wanted to annihilate the beings in front of it altogether.

"Hoom!!" The Fernandina opened its mouth and roared. Following that, Ellie saw a large amount of earth gather at its mouth. Remembering Fernandina’s earth magic abilities, she immediately knew what it was planning.

"Run!!" Ellie shouted. Aman noticed Fernandina’s action as well and quickly grabbed Ellie, leaping forward.

The Setter family members didn’t hesitate either. They knew when to fight and when to flee. Seeing the giant tortoise opening its mouth to unleash its power, everyone recognized that the situation was unsafe!

"Go there!" Ellie was utterly panicked. She didn’t know where she was being taken, but all she saw was a spot of brown mixed with gold in the distance. If her guess was right, perhaps leading the Fernandina to confront its enemy would result in a fight to the death rather than allowing it to rampage uncontrollably.

Aman glanced at Ellie, who directed the way for him. Gritting his teeth, the stress and pressure of the crisis allowed him to make quick decisions, and of course, Aman trusted Ellie.

"Everyone, follow me," he shouted, then sprinted forward rapidly. Fortunately, Aman had a magic device that enhanced his speed, and since Ellie was light, carrying her on his back was no significant burden.

"Aman, where are you taking us!" The branch leader shouted as he sped up to match Aman. Ahead of them was a steep cliff, which required more physical effort to climb than running on flat ground. But before Aman could respond, Fernandina’s earth magic was ready.

A mass of earth as large as a mansion hurtled towards the Setter family members at high speed. Although it was huge, it fortunately collided with the ground and large trees along the way, and Aman’s quick decision helped many people escape. Though some were injured by the debris, they managed to reach the cliff top.

The Fernandina grew even more furious when it saw its enemies escaping. Lacking the power to fly or move up high, so when it saw the small humans resembling its enemy running around on the ridge, it continued to run below, as if to say it didn’t believe these humans could live on that mountain forever.

Not only that, but it also unleashed its earth magic around, hoping that the release of its power would incidentally strike this foolish human. Its plan was indeed correct.

The powerful earth magic was unleashed incessantly, so some of the Setter family members were inevitably injured, and some even died, though they were few in number.

"Where are we going!"

The branch leader could no longer reproach Aman after the latter had made a wise decision by leading them up high. If they had stayed below, they would have been crushed by the giant boulders! Certainly, even if they had turned back towards the city, they would not have survived before reaching it. How could their escape be faster than the giant boulders hurled at them? If it weren’t for the cliffs that stopped this monster, they would all be dead by now.Nevertheless, this aimless running was not right. The number of people in the family had greatly diminished. If they continued to flee like this, more losses were unavoidable.

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