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Chapter 571: Naming Laws
Chapter 571: Naming Laws
"We will return to provide the antidote for the corruption toxin to your tribe members. It will be ready soon. However, purifying this canyon might be more troublesome."
Lindsey explained his follow-up treatment plan.
After the corruption toxin was removed from their bodies, the leader of the Insect Tribe could constantly feel the vitality surging within them.
Even though their concept of life was vastly different from humans, they understood the importance of this vitality.
Faced with Lindsey's subsequent arrangements, the leader displayed an unusual enthusiasm and began to inquire about the specific details:
"Can't we just spread this medicine over the land to purify the canyon?"
In response to this enthusiasm, Lindsey patiently explained:
"The land and life are different. Plants do not have as strong a constitution as you do. The process is not the issue, but it will be a long one."
After his response, Lindsey also began to ask about his own concerns:
"I have one question that is very intriguing."
"In this world where vitality is gradually depleting, how do you maintain the normalcy within the canyon? The desolate land outside is far from matching the environment here."
Lindsey's question hit the core.
It even involved the foundation of the Insect Tribe.
The leader clearly wanted to keep it a secret, but considering the feeling after the corruption toxin was removed, he weighed the pros and cons and finally replied:
"Symbiosis. We possess a symbiotic racial ability."
"By linking our lives to nature, we can achieve a state of mutual prosperity and decline."
Lindsey followed up:
"So, this environment can only be maintained in places where you exist?"
The Insect leader confirmed:
"That's right. And if we are completely dead, the corresponding land will suffer greatly."
"..."
Lindsey's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
This ability had significant limitations, but having a method was better than having no method at all.
The current state of the desolate land didn't allow for seeking a perfect solution.
Subsequently, Lindsey nodded to show he understood.
Territory construction was definitely a long-term task, and he had the patience to deal with these difficulties.
However, as the conversation reached this point, Lindsey realized he didn't know how to address the Insect Tribe leader in front of him:
"By the way, I don't know what to call you?"
The Insect Tribe leader introduced himself:
"My name is Azure Lamentor. You can call me Lamentor for short."
Azure Lamentor?
What a unique name.
Lamentor noticed the subtlety in Lindsey's expression and took the initiative to explain:
"According to my mother, this naming method was passed down to us by humans."
Lindsey was even more puzzled:
"Human names would be called this?"
Lamentor continued to explain:
"The naming method, not the name itself."
"Becoming an Awakened often signifies a departure from the past. At this point, humans would take a syllable from their father's or mother's name, and a syllable from their own name, adjust it, and combine it into a new name."
"If our new population has the talent of fusing essence or holds a special status, they will be named in this manner."
With this explanation, Lindsey understood.
Lamentor's father's name must have contained a descriptor of 'azure.'
And he himself had the element of 'lamentor.'
Combined, his current name is Azure Lamentor.
Hearing this conversation, Vivian also spoke from the side:
"Mr. Lindsey, what he said is correct."
"My father once told me that this is a rule that extends from the City of Laws, and it even involves some kind of legal causality."
Iron Jade, however, was somewhat bewildered:
"I... Grandpa Hammer never told us about such things."
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Don't even mention you, refugees from the desolate land.
I, a villager from Anvil Village, don't know about such matters either! Lindsey thought to himself with a mental complaint.
Their conversation was also heard by the Lamentor, who silently noted Lindsey's name and changed his address:
"Then, Honorable Lord Lindsey, is there anything you need us to do for you?"
Hearing this, Lindsey glanced around:
"First, help me gather plant samples here. I want to take them back for research."
The Lamentor immediately responded:
"Of course, no problem! I'll have someone take care of it right away!"
The change in attitude from the Insect Tribe made Lindsey more curious, so he probed further:
"By the way, can I visit your home?"
The Lamentor did not refuse:
"Of course you can."
"It's just that our nests are dark and oppressive, and humans might not be very comfortable..."
Lindsey and his companions followed the Lamentor into the nest.
The underground home of the Insect Tribe was as complex as an ant colony. It included breeding areas, living areas, feeding areas, and places to store food. Since this species is omnivorous, the ecosystem in the canyon can support their daily needs.
In a more remote area, there was a nest of mutated sheath-knife insects.
Two elderly Insectoids, connected to the mutated sheath-knife insect queen through a special biological link, inserted their abdomens into her body. This way, they could control her reproduction and indirectly issue commands to the mutated sheath-knife insects.
However, due to resource constraints, the large and fat queen was forcibly limited in her reproductive rate.
"..."
Seeing this, Lindsey fell into deep thought.
With future activity ranges liberated and ample resources provided, this would be an inexhaustible factory of combat power.
As the tour progressed, Lindsey silently switched the game module to [Real-Time Strategy].
In the Lamentor's personal insect nest, a very important piece of information appeared before Lindsey's eyes.
[Convertible Target — Town Center: Insect Queen Nest]
[Conversion Requirement: Gain leadership of the Insect Tribe, research Second Base technology.]
"..."
In the darkness, Vivian noticed Lindsey's footsteps pause:
"Lord Lindsey, what's wrong?"
Lindsey's voice was hesitant:
"Nothing, it's just... I think I should build a better relationship with them."
After the tour, the Insect Tribe brought out a large pile of wild plants.
Lindsey also agreed with them on the next treatment time.
Due to this new discovery, Lindsey planned to lead the team himself next time to foster a good relationship with them, hoping to develop this place into his own subsidiary territory.
When Lindsey and his companions were about to leave the valley and return to the Banyan Forest town, Lindsey, out of habit, opened the map to confirm the Insect Tribe's opinion of him.
As expected, it was all green.
But Lindsey unexpectedly stopped his steps.
Because on the cliff in the southern part of the canyon, there were a few red marks.
They were perched on the cliff face, observing the situation from a distance!
"Enemies?"
Lindsey looked up.
The distance was too far, and the fog obscured his view, making it impossible to see clearly.
"Ha—"
"Can't I deal with you?"
Lindsey immediately switched to the telescope and took a sip of the Eagle Eye potion.
This time, a few human figures appeared on the cliff face, faintly visible through the fog.
(End of Chapter)
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