The gang plans to liberate Deathaniel while considering whether to ruin the show for a gag. They engage in battles and discover a conspiracy involving Nathaniel and Wendy. Ving communicates with Elf Hiddleston despite being poisoned. They discuss infecting a tree with obsidian and seek help from the elves to save Deathaniel.
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Quick takeaways
The group plans to save the forest by removing the corrupted source and growing a new knowledge tree.
Wendy's family was radicalized against the nobility after losing their livelihood.
Dethanial's mind is powerful and could potentially be saved with transmutation and healing techniques.
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The Plan to Save the Forest
The group devises a plan to save the forest by removing the corrupted source and growing a new knowledge tree. They also consider burning down the tree or using Elman's cutting. They believe Solara Van Kieran is under demonic influence and Nathaniel is the Gibbus man.
A Summary of the Corruption
Wendy's family lost their livelihood and became radicalized against the nobility. Elf Hiddleston was tasked by Solara to help betray Nathaniel and plant him underground. The corruption involves using the elven connection to the tree to leech influence into it. The demon behind the corruption is the demon of greed.
The Importance of Dethanial
Dethanial has been kept alive forcibly with demonic influence. His mind is powerful and attempts to destroy itself. He might be saved by Parel or Morris, who know about transmutation and healing techniques.
Growing a New Knowledge Tree
Billy proposes growing a new knowledge tree and feeding sunlight to it. They need Elman's cutting and consider reaching out for help from the fanny pack or other experts.
Building a Fairy Ring
Billy successfully builds a fairy ring to create a safe place for the group. He chooses to stay outside, while Tuck, Ving, and Dethanial go inside, with Billy watching over the perimeter and the tent set up.
Comfort at the End
As Tuck carries Dethanial, Hiddleston sees Billy alone and makes eye contact. Dethanial says that he knows Billy is there, and the group gets ready to address Dethanial's condition with the help of Parel or Morris.