The mountain gnome representative looked like all the wind had been taken out of his sails. It wasn’t normal that there was a being other than the true earth sage or one of the more powerful guardians that could put them all in this state.
"There is no gem, crystals, or fossil my people can not find. We have the strength to carve in to mountains with our bare hands. We will not be beaten in a fight of strength." From what the mountain gnome said, it seemed that the skills their race had were related to the value and denser mana in rarer items of earth affinity.
Fossils were an interesting note though. While the fossils Walker knew of in the world would be formed due to various elemental reasons, it seemed that within the earth elemental planes fossils formed due to just the pressure and movements of rock. Meaning that they would also have a little more earth mana within. Becoming more valuable as fossils than what they might have had as living beings.
It was an odd thought that it might be more valuable to encase a body of a monster in stone and let it wait for generations than for there to be a use for the body and materials as is. Then again, if it was the body of an ancient monster, there could be a chance that certain summoner classes or even certain crafting classes would get more out of it.
The entire party had heard that some earth mages have unique fossils on display because they are able to help their meditation rooms within their homes. Gathering more mana in a smaller space more easily than just using the earth elemental rune formation alone.
Regardless, this was more information that came with the mountain gnomes allowing for there to be a little focus left for the steel lamia who appeared to be waiting for their turn.
The steel lamia was still making sure that the shiny steel scales were shown off and that the metal manipulation was on display. The magic was valuable and could be brought to be taught or shared with others. That would be the most valuable aspect to bring to Genesis since there were plenty who would find the skill valuable.
"Your metal manipulation magic, can it be shared through books or must it be shared through teaching and showing?" Walker needed to know if they would be able to trade books when the emissaries were here of it there would be a limit on what could and could not be shown and taught.
"We will not share books of our magic and techniques. That would be akin to offering you our necks on a blade." It was a fair response since the four races here were more apt to fight to the death than share anything. Just the idea that they could be giving up their secrets to a race that might
"We have books of other elemental planes, of earth knowledge, and of general knowledge. We even have books that tell of the various races within the world that you would meet in the future. That includes the races of some of our emissaries. We would hate that similar races of the world meeting races that are similar to your four meetings would lead to more hatred rather than equal trust and an alliance." Now Walker made his point very clear.
If the dwarven race from the world came or the echidna race who might share aspects similarly with the lamia, and they were met with hate from the other races, then there was no point. What would the point be if there were just arguments and hatred?
"Actually, why don’t they entrust a group of their future leaders to venture to Genesis and see it for themselves?" Su knew that this had worked with the angels and would work with other races. If it worked with these four races, then there was a higher chance that the hatred amongst the four races would be swept away as the youngest generation stepped in to leadership.
Right now these leaders were set in their ways. They had no intention of changing who they had made themselves to be.
"Su, that is a great idea. We did so with other races so that they could show trust to us and we could show trust to them. We also have the emissaries who will come with earth materials from the world to trade here. Since the world can produce weaker earth materials they are ideal for children and newly born to grow. It’s a better idea for us to work that way. Focus on the future rather than the uncertainty of the present as it stands."
The way that Walker worded it held two things. The idea that the future was more valuable than where the four races stood right now. Then also, the fact that he would be willing to teach and show the younger generation the best possible options to benefit in their alliance with Genesis if it was accepted.
The third more hidden intention was that Genesis would have their youngest leaders making it paramount that peace and trust remained so that they were safe. Would Genesis actually harm them? Never. But that wasn’t something that these four leaders of their own races knew. They were too used to distrust, hatred, and fighting that they would not consider that Genesis wouldn’t harm their younger learning leaders even if something did happen between their alliance and Genesis.
"We would find that agreeable. We could study more. I was told there are spider races within your alliance?" The descendants of the Arachne leader seemed to be the most knowledgeable right away. If Walker didn’t know that the true earth sage had delt with these four races, he would have found the fact that this leader knowing about the races of Genesis would be odd.
"Yes, we have the gray haired spider race. One of them actually became the priestess of one of the spirit trees recently. They used their wind elemental affinity to match the flow of wind within the tree. It was quite the event and has made their race grow some fame other than their close relationship with the forest goblin race. Both were monster races who had grown in intelligence and overcame the aspects that made them monsters to stand beyond that."
Walker also took out a few copies of books that spoke about how Genesis was formed, the guilds currently functioning, and some basic information about the different races. While they were not the most up to date books, they were useful and the emissaries who came later would be able to share what was missing.
Since the descendants of the Arachne race had taken a step forward, it was clear that the other three were now behind. And they hated that.
"We will send those that can travel. They will come with their guards and will not be turned away if they bring those guards." It seemed that the bronze dwarf leader believed that guards would be a deterrent for Genesis.
"They can come with guards. They will also be given guards when they enter the world. Their jobs are primarily to protect them from other manas since none of you will be able to easily resist manas from other sources. The world is a complete balance and moving flow of mana after all." He saw the steel lamia widen her eyes. It seemed that she had worried about this exact situation.
"We will also send some of the smallest. They will show you their magic and we wish them to return with the magic you use. We need to learn of the blood from which we come and the blood of which we carry. The poison witch Medusa, the ancient horror of stone, the cursed humanoid serpent. We wish for what you know as well." A fair request and one that made the nearby lamia guards relax when they saw Walker and the party nod in approval.
"Five will go with your emissaries. They will bring their strength with them and weapons. Two will be ready to defend the three from greater harm." The mountain gnome leader did not say a bit more but Waker could see the internal gears turning. The mountain gnome leader was debating what items to send them with to trade. It seemed they all were thinking the same things.
"Then we have an agreement. In peace and safety, your youths will venture to the world and our emissaries will teach them and guide them to learn about the bonds we will form. As long as peace is maintained here without any fighting or deaths, or injuries, then we will have no issues. If you want to join Genesis, we will not allow for your four races to harm one another. Especially since Genesis is the only place where you can find new and interesting things."
Walker knew very well that neither of the four races could expand. Their territories were halted by the true earth sage and the balance. That was the root cause of their fighting.
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