Sanctuary: Safe Haven

As Canna processed the weight of her words, a notification flashed before his eyes, revealing Flora\'s stats. What he saw left him momentarily speechless.

[Name: Flora Warden]

Level: 733

Race: Verdant Warden

Rank: True-Calamity

HP: 550,000/550,000

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MP: 750,000/750,000

Strength: 76,000

Speed: 64,500

Defense: 82,000

Intelligence: 500,000

Agility: 61,300

Stamina: 500,000

Vitality: 500,000

Attribute Points: 0

Canna\'s eyes widened as he scanned through Flora\'s stats. Each number seemed more impossible than the last. Her intelligence, stamina, and vitality had reached a staggering 500,000, an unimaginable feat that dwarfed even the most powerful beings he had encountered. Every other stat was dangerously close to five digits, a testament to her overwhelming strength and endurance.

But what truly left him awestruck was the title that accompanied these stats.

Title: Guardian of Verdant Eternity

Title Effect:

Eternal Protector: Grants an 80% reduction in damage received while defending allies or sacred grounds. This effect intensifies the longer Flora remains in combat, capping at 95% damage reduction after 10 minutes.

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The title perfectly encapsulated Flora\'s role as a stalwart defender, one whose power grew in direct correlation to the danger she faced. But it was the passive and active skills that truly showcased her might.

Passive Skills:

Verdant Regeneration: Flora regenerates 10% of her maximum HP and MP every 10 seconds when within a natural environment. Additionally, any allies within a 50-meter radius also benefit from a 5% regeneration effect.

Nature\'s Bulwark: Flora\'s presence enhances the defenses of all allies in a 100-meter radius, granting a 50% increase in both physical and magical resistances. This effect is doubled when Flora is defending sacred grounds or sanctuaries.

Thorned Retribution: Every time Flora takes damage, there is a 40% chance to reflect 70% of the damage back to the attacker. This effect stacks with every consecutive hit, increasing the reflection rate by 10% with each additional strike.

Active Skills:

Eyes of Truth: Flora activates her Eyes of Truth, allowing her to see through any illusion, deception, or hidden entity within a 500-meter radius. Given enough time, she can also discern the true nature and intent of beings she gazes upon. The skill lasts for 5 minutes and has a cooldown of 1 hour.

Gaea\'s Embrace: Flora channels the power of the earth, creating a protective barrier around herself and her allies. This barrier absorbs 70% of incoming damage and heals those within it for 25% of their maximum HP over 10 seconds. The barrier can last up to 2 minutes or until destroyed.

Verdant Wrath: Flora summons the wrath of nature, causing vines, roots, and trees to attack all enemies within a 100-meter radius. The plants deal massive damage and have a 50% chance to entangle and immobilize enemies for 10 seconds. This skill lasts for 1 minute and has a cooldown of 2 hours.

Nature\'s Call: Flora taps into the ancient power of the forest, summoning powerful nature spirits to aid in battle. These spirits can either heal allies, bolster defenses, or unleash devastating attacks on enemies. Flora can summon up to 5 spirits at once, and each spirit lasts for 3 minutes. This skill has a cooldown of 4 hours.

Venomous Spores: Flora releases a cloud of toxic spores into the air, which spreads over a 200-meter radius. These spores gradually weaken enemies by draining 5% of their maximum strength, speed, and stamina every 10 seconds. The effect stacks up to 50%, significantly debilitating opponents over time.

Additionally, the spores have a 30% chance to induce a paralytic effect, momentarily immobilizing targets for 5 seconds. This skill lasts for 2 minutes and has a cooldown of 3 hours.

Canna couldn\'t help but feel a deep sense of admiration—and perhaps a tinge of intimidation—at the sheer power Flora wielded. Her abilities made her not only an indomitable force in battle but also an unparalleled protector, capable of safeguarding his sanctuary.

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Canna couldn\'t shake the nagging suspicion that Flora\'s "Eyes of Truth" ability had been the key to her seeing through his carefully concealed stats and titles. Tonitrum had warned him about the dangers of certain racial skills that could pierce illusions, and it seemed Flora\'s ability was precisely one of those rare exceptions.

For now, Canna decided to let it go, treating the experience as a valuable lesson. Flora had proven to be an incredibly strong opponent, someone who could have potentially pushed him further had circumstances been different.

Flora\'s defeat wasn\'t due to a lack of power but rather a disadvantage in terms of affinity. Canna\'s control over fire and lightning could easily burn and raze any plant-based magic, while Mortem\'s skills were particularly effective in draining vitality and mana—abilities that had turned the tide in their favor.

However, Canna knew that Flora might have held back, recognizing that an all-out battle would have endangered not only herself but her entire village. In hindsight, Canna concluded that Flora had chosen the path of least destruction, avoiding further chaos.

Presently, half of the Verdant Wardens were making their way into Canna\'s domain, channeling their magic into raising new grasses, trees, and other forms of vegetation to begin revitalizing the barren landscape. It was a laborious task, one that required a significant amount of mana and concentration. Despite the slow progress, Canna wasn\'t concerned at all.

In fact, he made it clear that they could take as much time as they needed. He trusted in their nature-driven instincts, knowing that they were a race that thrived in harmony with the natural world. He was confident that they would eventually transform his domain into a lush and thriving sanctuary.

Meanwhile, the other half of the Verdant Wardens, led by Flora, were engaged in casting an enormous spell to move their entire village into Canna\'s domain in one go. It was a complex and delicate process, one that required constant mana expenditure and the utmost precision. A single mistake could undo all their hard work, which is why Flora had personally taken charge of the operation.

She was joined by half of the village elders, who lent their considerable power and expertise to ensure the success of the spell. The other half of the elders remained in Canna\'s domain, steadily working on its transformation.

As the days turned into weeks, with the relocation of the village expected to take three weeks in total, Canna decided to focus on himself. He spent most of his time within his domain, taking the opportunity to train and hone his skills. Sparring sessions with Grimruk became a daily routine, pushing both of them to their limits.

Occasionally, Kael and Tiberius would join in, turning the sessions into intense, three-against-one battles that further sharpened Canna\'s combat prowess.

Beyond training, Canna also immersed himself in his research, particularly intrigued by the mysterious phenomenon of some groundhogs turning green. He spent hours studying the creatures, delving into old texts, and experimenting with various magical theories. The research provided a welcome distraction from the pressures of leadership and the recent conflicts.

Despite his focus on self-improvement, Canna never lost sight of the larger picture. Understanding the immense responsibility that came with protecting the Verdant Wardens during their spell-casting, he ordered Mortem to deploy his undead collection as a protective measure.

High-ranking undead were strategically stationed every fifteen miles, creating a formidable defense network that covered a vast area of the forest. Their presence alone was enough to deter any would-be intruders or hostile forces, ensuring that Flora and the others could concentrate on their task without fear of attack.

The forest, once a haven for countless dangers, became eerily quiet as word spread of the terrifying forces now guarding its depths. The creatures of the forest, sensing the overwhelming power emanating from the undead, wisely kept their distance. The Verdant Wardens, too, were aware of the powerful protection surrounding them, allowing them to work with a greater sense of security.

Despite the chaos of recent events, Canna found a strange sense of peace during these weeks. He enjoyed the mundane tasks—sparring, research, and even overseeing the day-to-day operations of his domain. It was a period of relative calm, a chance to reflect on the journey so far and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Canna also made sure to spend time with Stormy, often retreating to the cave where the giant dragon were sleeping. Nyx, ever loyal, remained by his side, offering silent companionship during these moments of solitude. The quiet time allowed Canna to think about his vision for the sanctuary, how it was slowly but surely taking shape.

As the days passed and the Verdant Wardens continued their efforts, Canna noticed the subtle changes in his domain. Patches of green began to emerge, and the air grew fresher as the Verdant Wardens worked their magic. The once barren landscape was slowly but steadily being transformed, and with it, Canna\'s vision of a sanctuary seemed closer than ever.

Three weeks would soon pass, and with the village\'s relocation nearing completion, Canna knew that the real work was just beginning. The Verdant Wardens had chosen to join him, to help him create a place where nature and magic could coexist in harmony. Their journey together was just starting, and the future held endless possibilities.

But for now, Canna was content to wait, to train, to plan, and to ensure that when the time came, he and his newfound allies would be ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.