Poom—
Amid Julia's eager anticipation, a Puki with a colorful mushroom cap emerged from the cocoon.
"God of Puki? Or... a messenger from the gods, Lord of the Mushroom Race?" Julia asked tentatively.
However, the Puki didn't immediately respond to Julia after coming out. It first stood firmly and then methodically started organizing the scattered hay in the corner of the cell.
Its tentacles skillfully divided the hay left and right, stacking them into two neat piles of identical height, carefully tucking back any protruding edges.
After finishing everything, it sat down in the center of the cell and gestured to the bewildered Julia to sit in the designated spot.
"I am Twelve. The Mushroom Lord heard your voice and commanded me to guide you to understand the truth."
For the first time, Julia heard a voice from the Fungal Network.
"Truth...?" Julia repeated, a bit confused.
