Under Roland's threats, the tree demons surrendered.
Survival or death, there was no choice.
Roland's demands were harsh, requiring the signing of a master-servant contract, with the Golden Ginkgo Tree Demon entirely obedient to Roland's orders.
But Roland also retained a sliver of hope for it, not letting it fall into despair.
As long as the Golden Ginkgo Tree Demon could get itself out of this valley by its own ability, Roland would dissolve the contract and give it freedom.
With the Golden Ginkgo Tree Demon's current strength, it would take decades to recover to its peak, and at least ten thousand years to evolve the ability to walk.
Ten thousand years was too far away; Roland was lazy to think that far ahead.
At least for now, the tree demon was his loyal servant.
With the contract signed, Roland felt at ease, and after asking the Golden Tree Demon a few questions, he had it switch to Red Pine Wood Form.
