Chapter 46: Twigs
Lindsay listened to Red Moon's instructions and walked to the glass greenhouse in the back.
This is where Finn's heart lies.
Because she has to come to the cabin every three days to study, Lindsay also spends a lot of time here.
So to speak.
In the whole town, except for Finn, he was the most familiar person here.
Now it's the only one who is familiar with it.
As for what Finn left him.
Without the need for guidance, Lindsay recognized it at a moment's notice. On the soil near the inside of the glass greenhouse lay a brown twig that had not been seen here at all two days ago.
"Teacher Finn......"
Lindsay stepped forward and took the branch in her hand.
It was only before his fingers made contact with the rough bark that a faint, but babbling stream, essentia began to flow through the branches into his body.
This is the product of Finn infusing all of his essentia.
It has little power to turn decay into magic.
After all, the truth is that Finn is only a botanist whose skills have been sublimated four times, and he has not even been able to earn the title of a fifth-stage life scholar.
Even if he tried his best, he even let death be premature.
Items that have been infused with all essentia have failed to reap the mysterious functions of the legends.
Lindsey held the branch in her hand.
The faint essentia is trying its best to protect his health.
This strength may only be able to withstand the winter flu, but Finn left Lindsay's last blessing. The meaning of it gave birth to a powerful force in his heart.
“……”
Lindsay stood for a long time.
At this time, he heard the door of the antechamber being pushed open again, so he walked over to check on the situation.
It was Lord Anrui and Anna who had come together.
Seeing Finn's body, Anna pounced on it and cried loudly.
When Anna was growing up, Finn was also an elder who was as close as her grandfather, so how could she be indifferent at this moment?
An Rui bowed slightly at Lindsay.
Then he let out a long sigh and stepped aside to sit with Red Moon.
Finn...... How was he gone? ”
"It's peaceful."
"Is there anything to explain to me?"
"He said that you should pay more attention to people's livelihood. In recent years, the weather in the hidden frontiers has become colder and colder, and the crops grown now may not be able to hold on to them in the future. ”
"As a lord, am I not qualified?"
"The people of the expedition team are walking and scattering, and you can insist on guarding this place, and you have achieved remarkable results."
"Thanks, I see."
“……”
One after another, people in the town received the news and came to offer their condolences.
There were more and more people in the house.
Among them, you can see other awakened people in the town, and you can also see ordinary farmers with sad faces. Age and learning, as well as his work, have earned Finn a decent reputation in the town.
Wait until the people are almost there.
Hongyue took out a piece of paper from her hand and handed it to An Rui:
"This is Finn's suicide note, you can read it in public."
An Rui nodded slightly.
The lord took the page, came to the crowd, and spoke in a solemn and calm voice:
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is Finn's final farewell to everyone."
An Rui began to read the suicide note:
"I left without many regrets, because I had done my best to explore this fascinating world full of amazing plants.
Everyone in the town has always given me warmth and support.
Even after I leave, my gratitude remains the same.
I also hope that my departure will make everyone understand and love our lives even more......"
Surrounded by everyone, An Rui read out the botanist's suicide note.
The scene ended quickly.
The other ordinary townspeople finished their condolences and left separately.
But unexpectedly, when only the Awakened were left in the room, Red Moon took out a new piece of stationery.
She handed the letter to Lindsay:
"Lindsay, this is what he left for you."
Lindsay took the letter with some confusion and read it out in public:
"Lindsay, my dear child.
By the time you get this letter, I've probably moved away from this world and ascended to the source of life that I've been working on for a long time.
I think I should give you one last word of encouragement.
Let you continue to explore botany, this field worth striving for.
But I also understand that you have what you want to strive for, and I sincerely hope that you will succeed.
For this reason, I leave you my collection.
I firmly believe that they will be put to better use in your hands.
Every book, every piece of paper, contains endless treasures of knowledge that you can dig into as much as you can.
My botanical greenhouse is a paradise in my life and a source of knowledge and inspiration.
I'll leave it to you too.
I hope you can continue to work and study here, so that the life of these plants can continue, and those unanswered questions can be revealed. These plants are also a valuable asset.
As for the rest of the items in the house, I hope you will give them to the townspeople.
They have always been full of kindness and respect for my work.
Now that death has come, I have no choice but to give back to them in this way.
Best wishes again.
I hope you maintain your love for knowledge, awe of nature, and curiosity about the unknown.
Although it can't continue to accompany you.
But I believe that in every leaf, in every petal, you can find my love for plants and my expectations for you
May your future path be filled with discoveries, and may your life's journey be filled with joy.
Your eternal botanical mentor - Finn. ”
The letter was left specifically for Lindsay.
After reading it, tears had already flowed down my eyes, and my hands clutched the thin piece of paper.
At this time, the other Awoken nodded to Lindsay.
But he doesn't notice it now.
The surging emotions swept through Lindsay's heart like a tsunami, stirring up his emotions into chaos.
This excitement has triggered a lot of changes.
For example, in the properties panel.
After three years of silence, the essence of the will, which has never changed, has finally quietly changed in the tide of emotions.
A new string of text replaces the original narrative.
【Essentia of Will】
【Stairway to Heaven – (Statement of Pain/Joy)】
Immediately afterwards, the improvement of essentia also led to a change in technique.
Although it was the vital essence that fused [the gamer's] abilities, the two powers also worked in Lindsay's body, and his skills began to improve.
【Gamer Upgrades】
【Budding (Phase 1) → Game Lovers (Phase 2)】
[Module Slot: 1→2]
The essentia of will, which had been silent for a long time, was improved at this moment, and at the same time, the skill was sublimated, and the two modules could take effect at the same time.
This kind of thing, put it a few days ago.
Lindsey must have rejoiced in this.
But at this moment, he has no extra mood at all, to pay attention to the changes in his attributes.
Pinching the thin letter paper, Lindsay was not happy at all.