[The Redwood People chose us as their god, so Embrace Light will not interfere.]
The Forest Ocean Spirit said: [I simply want to expand, to see this brand-new land and the creatures living upon it. This is permissible.]
[But if we join you and you allow us to spread too fast and too far, it may invoke a strike from Embrace Light.]
This was the worry of the Forest Ocean Spirit.
The worry was quite reasonable... just like a terrifying monster that has slaughtered countless gods telling you, 'Come out, don't be afraid, you're not an evil god, I won't kill you.' But anyone seeing the bloodstains on him and the skulls hanging from his body would instinctively back away, retreat to their home, and observe cautiously.
For those who desire longevity, caution is a necessary virtue.
Of course, Ian thought the Forest Ocean Spirit might be overthinking things, suffering from a mild case of paranoia.
