Some might say that having an important aspect of a country being a tree is dumb, but the people of L'Manburg didn't. The L'Mantree was a pivotal part of the nation for it was there throughout it's growth.
During the battle for independence that tree grew an stood strong, it gave hope to those fighting.
It was a place where Niki could go to relax on warm days.
It was a place where Tubbo could sit and hang out with his bees.
It was a place where Tommy could hide in the branches among the thick leaves an express his emotions.
It was a place where Wilbur went to think.
It was a place where Wilbur found Tommy and Tubbo asleep against the tree.
It was a place that people held dear to them.
That place is now gone. Burned to ashes by the person who cherished it like her comrades did. Those memories of comfort and peace, destroyed, just like the nation that created these special memories.