The Gardener more power toward the surface. Giant, withered tree titans covered with vines and red roses marched toward Soma—each towering thirty to forty meters, true behemoths.
"Hoh, it seems I've angered you, Grievance. Please don't take this personally. I am simply rescuing innocents so they can later safely enter my dear mother's paradise," Soma said with a relaxed smile. "Of course, if you're intelligent and can speak, how about joining me and my dear mother? I swear, she does not discriminate! Many Entities have become her children. You wouldn't be the first."
The Grievance did not take these words kindly. It grew even more furious. Giant trees and masses of vines surged everywhere—dozens, hundreds, then thousands.
"Oh my, this is not quite good. Did you get angry? Please reconsider what I said!"
As Soma pleaded for mercy, the giant monsters charged and attacked him. He was quickly crushed, exploding into black liquid and disappearing.
