I think it is "the natural world". This is because i have read many things where it says that they have a deep respect for the land and the animals they kill. These things are part of the natural world. So i am pretty sure it is the natural world they have great respect for.
Answer: The answer that says "He retreats with haste"
Answer:
The author manipulated time to create a sense of mystery by quickly summarizing how the statues were carved from stone.
Explanation:
In the passage the author of the fictional journal entries quickly glossed over the details of the statues.
He stated that they were carved from stone and how many there are, but he did not dwell with any particular emphasis on how they were actually carved.