The seeds were designed for rapid growth…
Normal plant seeds took days or weeks to germinate. These took seconds.
They had been enhanced through elemental manipulation until they could exploit any available moisture to fuel explosive growth.
And the Amphibian was covered in moisture. Its entire skin wellness consisted of maintaining high surface hydration.
Perfect conditions for aggressive germination.
The seeds sprouted on contact. Tiny roots penetrating into the outer layers of skin. Tiny shoots reaching upward toward sunlight. Small, but growing. And multiplying as the Mantis launched more seeds in a continuous barrage.
Min observed the development instantly with narrowed eyes. "Damn," he muttered loudly enough that Ren could hear even at a distance. "I knew you'd eventually force me to deal with this properly."
