Chapter 515 : Manipulating the Climate (RAW)
Chapter 515: Manipulating the Climate
Although Eunice-Gale was a High-Rank Green Elf, since her 【Wizard Talent】 was not 【Natural Affinity】, she theoretically should not have been qualified to perform any ability related to the 【Natural Inheritance】.
However, the city of 【Florence】 was full of outstanding individuals. After decades of research, even ordinary Green Elves were now able to simulate the power of 【Natural Inheritance】 through ritual witchcraft.
ㄴAlthough the effect was somewhat inferior to that of those truly possessing the 【Natural Affinity】 talent, it was still not too far off.
Of course, even to this day, there were still many abilities within 【Natural Inheritance】 that could not be replicated through ritual witchcraft.
And that part of the knowledge—Janna had to comprehend it on her own.
"Drip—drip—drip—"
While Eunice-Gale was speaking, suddenly, a few drops of water fell from the ceiling. Soon, the frequency of the dripping increased, until it turned into a gentle pattering rain, falling upon every magical plant inside the office.
"You see, through the 【Natural Array】 inscribed on the ground, I can easily control the climate here. Whether it’s rainfall or snowfall—so long as I will it, it can happen anytime I wish."
As Eunice-Gale’s words fell, the light drizzle within the office gradually stopped. In the next moment, pure white snowflakes as light as goose feathers began to drift down, settling upon the emerald leaves that had just been bathed in rain.
"So, Green Elves rely on simulating the abilities within the 【Natural Inheritance】 to manipulate the climate—"
Looking at the white snowflakes that landed upon her shoulder, Janna couldn’t help but feel a moment of realization.
Long ago, she had known that the High-Rank Green Elves of the Forest of Nature could not only control plants and command magical beasts, but also influence weather, alter climate, and even control the seasons themselves.
Clearly, these High-Rank Green Elves had never mastered the 【Law of Wind】 or the 【Law of Rain】—those 【Laws】 directly related to “climate”—
Yet, by virtue of their powerful and mysterious nature magic, they were still able to effortlessly regulate the natural climate within forests and improve the ecological environment.
Before hearing Eunice-Gale’s explanation, Janna had assumed that High-Rank Green Elves were naturally favored by the 【Will of Nature】, thus able to comprehend those wondrous natural spells. But now, she realized that was not the case.
The Green Elves’ ability to manipulate the weather had little to do with the 【Will of Nature】 itself—it was the result of their own tireless study, born from day-and-night research, forcibly achieving what only Royal Elves possessing the 【Natural Affinity】 talent were once capable of doing.
Hence, knowledge truly was power!
"Although the Green Elves’ ability to manipulate the climate isn’t as powerful as that of the Deep-Sea Mermaids of Atlantis, it surpasses them in terms of flexibility—"
The Deep-Sea Mermaids of Atlantis, with the aid of the current 【Lord of the Ocean】, Themis-Russell, could also manipulate the climate.
Storms, thunder, torrential rain—these were all forms of climatic control capable of unleashing marine catastrophes.
However, once the Deep-Sea Mermaids left the oceanic domain, their power to manipulate the weather vanished completely. Unlike the Green Elves, they could not set up a 【Natural Ritual】 even within an office—flexible and convenient.
Afterward, Eunice-Gale continued demonstrating various climatic transformations for Janna—dense fog, strong winds, humid heat, and cold dryness, one after another.
Though it was just a small office, Janna felt as if she had lived through the passing of four full seasons—it was an astonishing sensation.
"So, how is it? Have you grasped the essence of the 【Natural Inheritance】?"
As Eunice-Gale stopped the 【Natural Ritual】, all the climatic phenomena inside the office vanished as well.
"I think I’ve understood some of it. The natural abilities granted by the 【Natural Inheritance】 are, in fact, powers bestowed by the 【Will of Nature】 to its inheritors for the purpose of restoring the balance of the natural ecosystem."
"Mm, you are indeed partly correct."
Hearing Janna’s words, Eunice-Gale nodded as she guided her back to her seat.
"From a certain perspective, those possessing the 【Natural Affinity】 talent are not only the darlings of the 【Will of Nature】 but also chosen children of the 【Primary Material World】. So before you indulge in the advantages of your gift, understanding your responsibilities is a crucial prerequisite to wielding it properly—"
"For example, if your 【Natural Affinity】 is only used to improve the climate of a single forest, helping a few hundred or even a few thousand trees to grow, that would be a narrow understanding of your gift."
"To walk the Way of Nature should not be confined merely to your 【Falling Star】, but rather, your gaze should encompass the entire world—"
"You must understand, the potential of the 【Natural Affinity】 talent far exceeds your imagination. If you could fully develop this ability to its peak, a single thought from you could alter the seasons and climate of the entire world at will."
At this, Eunice-Gale couldn’t help but recall that person once more.
As the Keeper of the 【Law of Nature and Life】, Ivrecia-Twilight’s original talent had also been 【Natural Affinity】.
To this day, 【Ivrecia-Twilight】 remained the only being who had ever developed the 【Natural Affinity】 to its absolute limit.
Eventually, when 【Ivrecia-Twilight】 mastered the 【Law of Nature】, their talent underwent a metamorphosis—evolving into the legendary S-rank talent.
"Aside from the first three abilities, both the 【Nature’s Curse】 and 【Nature’s Blessing】 are passive effects—you don’t need to do anything for them to activate. So for now, focus on the first three abilities."
The 【Nature’s Curse】 was akin to the 【Ocean’s Curse】 borne by the Deep-Sea Mermaids—anyone who harbored malice toward those possessing the 【Natural Affinity】 talent would be punished by nature itself.
Meanwhile, 【Nature’s Blessing】 was even easier to understand. It granted Janna the lifespan of a long-lived race despite her human form.
In other words, although Janna still appeared human on the outside, her lifespan—and her degree of favor from nature—had already surpassed even that of the High-Rank Green Elves dwelling within the Forest of Nature.
"—"
As Janna continued absorbing the knowledge Eunice-Gale had just imparted, a flash of white light appeared. A scroll—massive and weighty in appearance—materialized in Eunice-Gale’s hand.
"This scroll records the symbolic languages of various animals and plants in the natural world. I’ll lend it to you now—"