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Chapter 540: A Small Gift
Chapter 540: A Small Gift
Lindsey and Aroen walked towards the outskirts of the camp.
In a place like the Desolate Land, providing a safe haven for others, the respect shown towards a Law Knight was truly immeasurable.
Along the way, people frequently greeted Aroen with reverence, their eyes filled with genuine respect that was hard to conceal.
Even Lindsey, who was walking alongside Aroen, received this respectful treatment.
The two of them made their way to the camp entrance.
Aroen stepped aside and opened the fence for Lindsey, then finally asked, "Mr. Lindsey, I know you're determined to leave, so I won't try to persuade you."
"But what about the people who came to the camp with you? Don't you plan to say goodbye to them?"
Lindsey shook his head with a smile, "No need. I only met them by chance."
"There's no feast that lasts forever. Let's part ways here."
As Lindsey bid farewell, he remembered his reconnaissance upon entering the camp and casually mentioned, "By the way, Mr. Aroen."
"You know I'm from the Seven Seas Alliance, so I have a certain ability to discern people's hearts. For example, is there something wrong in the camp that I can help with?"
Aroen understood Lindsey's intention—to expose the spy within the camp.
However, to his surprise, the Law Knight shook his head, "No, in a place like the Desolate Land, where people's hearts are uneasy, the most important thing is mutual trust and building a united atmosphere. Even if someone has ill intentions, I cannot resort to violence for a crime that hasn't been committed yet."
"..."
Was this admirable or naive?
Lindsey was at a loss for words for a moment. After a few seconds of hesitation, he shared his thoughts, "Forgive my frankness, but your approach is not exactly wise."
Aroen understood, "You're right, I know this will bring danger, but it's a principle and a bottom line that I cannot break."
Lindsey couldn't help but sigh, "In a world like the Desolate Land, such principles are indeed a luxury."
Aroen also smiled in agreement, "Indeed, so I can only do my best..."
Just as the two were parting ways, a series of hurried footsteps approached from behind.
Lindsey turned around and saw Vivian running towards them from the camp.
She hid her left hand behind her back in a childish manner, but she couldn't escape Lindsey's gaze.
"Your left hand is injured?"
"The price you mentioned earlier, was it to take the punishment yourself?"
Lindsey thought for a moment, and Vivian had already reached them.
She had spoken with Lindsey before, and upon seeing the situation, she immediately understood what was happening, "Dad? Mr. Lindsey, are you leaving?"
Lindsey smiled faintly, "Yes, I have important matters to attend to."
After hearing this, Vivian quickly took off a necklace from her neck with her uninjured right hand and handed it to Lindsey, "This... this is a thank you gift!"
"Mr. Lindsey, you saved my life. This necklace may not be valuable, but it's all I can afford."
Aroen's parenting skills were truly admirable.
Lindsey had never met such a well-behaved child.
He glanced at the necklace, which was a red stone hanging from a thin rope, giving off a warm feeling.
[Accessory: Warmhearted Stone Necklace]
[A crimson stone forged by a powerful will, resulting in this accessory. When worn, it provides a stable and subtle supply of essence to the wearer.]
[An ordinary accessory.]
Lindsey had no intention of taking a child's possession.
He pondered for a moment before bending down to ruffle Vivian's hair. "Vivian, you can keep this necklace for yourself."
"But as a reward for saving your life, I hope that you will hold onto your kind heart and help more people in the future."
Vivian was completely taken aback by Lindsey's response, standing frozen in place.
Lindsey smiled and waved goodbye to Aroen.
With a flick of his hand, he continued his journey eastward, moving at his true speed, unhindered by the refugees this time. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from the Ara Camp.
At the camp's main entrance, the Law Knight and his daughter watched as Lindsey departed.
They stood there for a long time before turning their attention to organizing the newly arrived refugees.
...
Meanwhile, Lindsey set off once again, traveling light and accelerating his pace as he had done when he first arrived in the Desolate Land.
In just three days and two nights, he crossed a plain that was beginning to desertify. Before evening fell, Lindsey could see the edge of the world in the distance.
It was a pitch-black sky, and the oppressive air felt like an abyss encroaching upon the mortal realm.
"No wonder it's called the Dark Abyss."
"But finally, I've arrived."
Lindsey muttered to himself.
He had only been in the Desolate Land for a little over a month, but these experiences made him feel as if time had stretched.
At that moment, he walked along the final path.
The surrounding land was no longer covered in fine sand, and the soil beneath his feet felt solid and moist, with the world's vitality still present.
"If it weren't sandwiched between two dangerous worlds."
"This place would surely be considered a feng shui treasure by the people of the Desolate Land."
As Lindsey walked, he casually checked his attribute panel.
His status was normal, and the map didn't indicate any dangerous presence. The neighboring world, engulfed in war, seemed separated by a vast chasm, having no impact on the Desolate Land.
"That's strange. Although the Desolate Land is a barren place."
"But with the war raging on the other side, wouldn't someone want to escape and take a look here?"
Lindsey was puzzled, his thoughts wandering.
His gaze finally rested on the empty task list.
"Speaking of which, there hasn't been any follow-up action on the task list."
"So, the subsequent tasks... might require more time spent in the Ara Camp to acquire?"
"What a pity."
In the time it took to say a few words, Lindsey's figure charged forward like a horse galloping through the sky.
The distant gray sky gradually drew closer, and the darkness in the air turned the surrounding atmosphere black. The oppressive atmosphere became increasingly heavy.
Lindsey wasn't surprised by this; he had already experienced this transformation when traveling from the Hidden Frontier to the Black Mountain World.
"The Hidden Frontier is connected to the Black Mountain World by vines, and the Black Mountain World is linked to the Forest Courtyard by a waterfall. So here..."
Lindsey was about to cross into another world.
For the first time, he felt a mix of nervousness and excitement.
When he reached the border between worlds and stood on a giant black stone, he froze in place.
The edge of the earth extended a stone path, which should have been the passage to the next world.
But the dark abyss cut off everything from a distance.
The road beneath his feet extended into the void and then shattered, with no solid ground to step on.
Lindsey's expression turned blank:
"The road... is broken?"
(End of Chapter)
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