The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

Even though Moran is still only a level 7 Beast Speaker and doesn't have enough skill books left to use, it doesn't stop her from using the skill books as teaching materials.

She leisurely took root in the flowerbed in the form of a weeping yucca, unfurling her petals, enjoying the warm afternoon sun while mentally reading the few animal transformation skill books she had just used.

Just then, a colorful swallowtail butterfly that she knew all too well fluttered down onto the weeping orchid beside her.

She had seen this butterfly many times; she could almost always see it flitting among the flowers every time she came to the flower garden.

However, the next second, this "butterfly" spoke in human language: "Sura! It's almost time for the orchid metamorphosis class, what are you still doing here?"

The weeping orchid, which Moran had been living next to for three days and which she was absolutely certain was a true plant, suddenly unfurled its petals beside her. Its stem trembled gracefully, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a dreamlike young girl with a head full of fine braids.

"Okay, okay!" The dream girl named Sula waved her hand. "I was just demonstrating for the adventurers!"

As she spoke, she winked at Moran.

Moran froze instantly, extremely relieved that the orchid wouldn't blush.

These days, she has been imitating every detail of this "weeping orchid" as if it were a textbook.

From the rhythm of the roots absorbing water, to the angle at which the petals turn with the light, and even the trajectory of the dew rolling off the leaves, who would have thought that this was a dreamer disguised so perfectly?
After adjusting her mindset, she returned to human form and praised, "Your transformations are amazing! I didn't even notice!"

"Don't be discouraged! I've been training since I was a kid, for twelve years, and only now have I reached this level!" Sula grinned and leaned closer, looking at her with a hint of curiosity.
"But you, you learn so fast! Every time I see you in the flowerbed, you've improved so much! To reach this level after only three times is already amazing."

The "Papillon" butterfly landed on Sula's shoulder and commented, "Your movements are still too rigid. Real weeping orchids don't sway every leaf like in a textbook. And... your pollen is too bland and tasteless, it doesn't look like a real flower at all."

Moran listened carefully to the opinions, and only then did she realize that the adventurers' skill book transformations were so clumsy in the eyes of the Dreamers who were skilled in this kind of transformation.

Skill books only provide standard answers, while true perfect transformation requires going beyond textbook rigidity.

"This is the first time I've ever seen an adventurer try to transform without using a skill book!"

Sula put her hands behind her back, tilted her head, and looked Moran up and down: "Do you want to come with me to the transformation class? It's a class taught by the plant transformation master, Senior Gennywen! Today's class is about orchid transformation."

Moran's eyes lit up.

She had seen the name Grenwen on the forum. She was the most powerful mentor in the Greenwood Village Forest Ranger profession, and it was said that she could switch and transform at will among thousands of plants, and could also perfectly transform at each plant's growth stage.

Logically speaking, she should have a lot of plant transformation skill books, but all the strategy posts say that "it is extremely difficult to raise the favorability of this dreamer", and very few people can buy Grenwen's skill books.

However, everyone who managed to buy her said that her skill book was more effective than those of other Dreamers.

Moran certainly wanted to go, but asked, "Can adventurers also attend your transformation classes?"

Sula chuckled and pulled a shimmering leaf badge from a small cloth pouch at her waist. "Take this! I'm Professor Grenwen's teaching assistant, and I can mentor an auditor!" She pinned the badge to Moran's collar, and the leaf immediately took root and held firmly in place. "Professor Grenwen appreciates students who are hardworking and talented; she'll definitely like you!"

The "Papillon" butterfly had already transformed back into its original form and was fluttering around the two of them: "If we don't leave now, we'll be late! Last time, the person who was late was punished by being turned into an insectivorous orchid and made to stand all day!"

The three hurried through the village and arrived at a hollow at the base of a giant tree.

Sula made a shushing gesture and gently pushed open the wooden door that was wrapped in glowing vines.

Inside the door was a hemispherical space, where more than a dozen Dreamers had taken root on the circular steps in the form of various orchid-like plants, including graceful moon orchids and night-blooming jasmine buds...

In the center of the room, a giant, completely transparent crystal orchid was commenting on the orchids' transformation results.

Sensing the newcomers, the leaves of the crystal orchid turned slightly towards the doorway: "Sura, Vishi..." Her voice was like a clear spring striking a stone, "You've also brought... adventurers?"

All the orchids turned to look at it—although they have no eyes, Moran could feel countless scrutinizing gazes.

Sula stuck out her tongue, quickly transformed back into her hydrangea form, and took root in the empty space, even waving to Moran: "Come on!"

Moran took a deep breath and, in full view of everyone, performed the Weeping Orchid Transformation.

The moment she completed her transformation, the room was filled with the sound of leaves rubbing together, and the orchid-shaped dreamers applauded.

The stem of the crystal orchid curved gracefully, making a nod-like gesture: "Interesting. An adventurer who can transform without skill books..."

She gently touched a leaf to the crystal-like petal. "Today's topic is—how to make the orchid's morphed flower wither naturally. Would you like to give it a try, young adventurer?"

Moran's petals trembled slightly with excitement: "Thank you, Instructor Grenievin. My name is Moran!"

Only then did she realize that the weeping orchid transformation she had learned from the skill book was forever frozen in its most perfect blooming state, with full, upright petals and vibrant, luscious colors. But how could a real flower never wither?

Why was she so convinced that Sula was a real flower? It was because when they first met, Sula was just a bud, and she watched it bloom little by little.

Crystal Orchid withdrew her gaze with satisfaction, acknowledging that there was now an adventurer in the audience for today's class:

"Everyone's here, let me demonstrate first..."

The crystal orchid began to undergo a wondrous transformation: the edges of the outermost petals gradually curled and turned a pale, withered yellow; the pollen sacs in the stamens shriveled and closed one after another; even the stem slowly lost its luster... The entire withering process was remarkably natural.

“Pay attention to the rhythm of energy return,” the voice of the crystal orchid became hoarse as its shape changed, “It’s not about simply cutting off the supply, but about simulating the natural process by which plants return nutrients to their roots.”

Moran diligently studied the transformation techniques taught by Instructor Grenievin… This was true transformation art! Not merely imitating a fixed form from a skill book, but the highest level of artistry, capable of simulating even the most fundamental life activities of plants. (End of Chapter)