Chapter 31: Crossing the Uninhabited Area

"Grass growing on the south side of tree stumps, trunks, and large rocks is tall and lush, and in autumn, the south side grass also withers and yellows slower?"

"Yes, that's because of the sunlight exposure."

"The bark is generally smoother on the south side and rougher on the north side, with this being most apparent on poplar trees?"

"Exactly."

"Moss that grows on rocks favors moisture and can't tolerate sunlight, so it usually only grows on the side shielded from light?"

"Yes."

"The stones on the mountain, due to differences in sunlight exposure, have one side that is brightest and most polished, with the sides facing sunrise and sunset being less so, and the last side almost lacking any gloss?"

"You asked me that yesterday!"

"Then let's talk about what you just mentioned."

"Do most ant nests in a region get built in a certain direction around tree roots to get a bit more sunlight, so one side is gentler, and the other is steeper?"

"..."

"Please, spare me."