"It usually takes three or four Gardeners at the tier four Spark Sentinel Rank to uproot one properly, as a matured Blightroot weed is equivalent to a tier five Spark Sentinel. However, you managed to deal with it in seconds," Prince Alden praised, flying forward to handle the remains of the Blightroot weed. "If you visited the Pixie Kingdom more often to assist us with these weeds, we wouldn't have to worry about our harvest."
Orion nodded. He had encountered several strange plants on the farm used for concocting various herbal mixtures, medicines, and fabricating fabrics, so he wasn't surprised by the bizarre plant before him.
Orion also recalled Reena's stories about the various incidents that had occurred while tending to weeds as strange as this one. He couldn't help but wonder if the Pixies would also lend a hand with the weeds at the farm, encouraging them to interact with each other since they obviously only communicate with the Princess of the Garden.
But he knew he needed to speak with the Caretakers first and hear their thoughts before approaching the Pixies.
"Which rank are you?" Orion asked, his gaze fixed on Prince Alden with a hint of curiosity.
Prince Alden smiled brightly at Orion's question. "I am at the Eighth tier Enchanted Sage Rank," he responded, his tone exuding pride and confidence.
Orion nodded thoughtfully, contemplating where the Enchanted Sage Rank stood compared to the Primerions or the warriors.
"However, compared to you, I don't think my strength is even worth mentioning," Prince Alden quickly added, shaking his head in defeat.
Prince Alden glanced at Orion, hoping to gauge his reaction, but Orion's expression remained stoic. He wondered if Orion was immune to flattery like his first sister. Nevertheless, he saw no need to rush; there was still plenty of time to get to know the man before him.
Prince Alden cleared his throat lightly. "I'll harvest the weed and record it so that it can be proven at the Gardener's Guild that we've completed the task, and they can send someone to collect its remains," he said.
He flew towards the Blightroot weed and carefully severed a piece of its purple head. Then, he dug up a portion of its root. He placed these inside a bag on his back, sealing it shut securely before tucking it behind him.
Next, Prince Alden retrieved a map from a small sack around his waist and opened it to determine their next location. "Let's go," he said, stowing the map back in the sack as he took the lead.
Orion followed suit, taking to the air beside Prince Alden.
Within two minutes, they swiftly arrived at their destination, where Orion faced off against a Brambleroot weed. This weed sapped nutrients from the soil, hindering the harvest and killing nearby trees. However, like with the Blightroot weed, Orion dispatched them swiftly, tearing them from the soil and obliterating their upper bodies.
Once Prince Alden collected the weed remains, they promptly moved on to their next location.
After effortlessly completing their seventh task, they decided to take a break.
"If you continue at this pace, we might need to return to the Gardener's guild for more tasks soon," Prince Alden remarked.
Orion exhaled as his feet touched the ground. Although they weren't tired, after dealing with several bizarre weeds and securing their remains, they needed a break before continuing. Besides, he still had a whole day to handle these tasks, so he could afford a few breaks.
"You can use the water there to wash yourself and cool down. It's a water system directly connected to the Divine Lake essence, so I can assure you it's free from impurities," Prince Alden added.
He pulled out the map and briefly examined it again. "As for me, I'll confirm the locations of the remaining weeds to ensure they haven't been taken care of yet. It'll only take a few minutes, so don't move too far from this place. I'll be right back," he said before taking flight into the air and disappearing from Orion's sight.
Orion dropped his wooden spear to the side and removed his leaf cap before walking towards the stream of water. He scooped some water to wash his face. Just as he was about to lean back and wait for Prince Alden's return, intending to handle everything quickly, loud laughter suddenly resounded across the surroundings.
Orion turned his attention toward the origin of the laughter, furrowing his brows in doubt. Since leaving the Pixie Kingdom, he hadn't encountered any other Pixies except the guards stationed around the Garden.
Orion couldn't help but wonder if several other Gardeners had also decided to take a break, like him.
As Orion approached the source, the voices became clearer. However, he immediately halted and hid himself as he arrived at the position.
Orion cautiously peeked at the scene before him.
Three Pixie women were bathing in the stream of water. Two of them appeared to be in their early twenties, while the third, based on her expression, seemed to be in her early or mid-thirties. All of them were naked, with droplets of water rolling down the skin of the youngest woman, who had noticeably larger breasts than the others. The older woman's buttocks seemed particularly appealing among the group.
He observed the neatly shaved pussies, devoid of any public hair, before shifting his attention to how they scooped up water from the stream and poured it over themselves. Their wings shimmered behind them, showing the appeal of Pixie women, prompting Orion to nod in appreciation.
After all, it wasn't every day he had the opportunity to witness such a view, especially in his current form, granting him the chance to appreciate the beauties before his eyes.
"Just as I returned, I didn't expect to find you here, Mr Orion," a familiar voice abruptly sounded behind him.
Orion snapped his head to the side and saw Prince Alden looking at him with a light smile.
Orion cleared his throat lightly. "Prince Alden, you're back," he said, surprised by Prince Alden's quick return.