Chapter 691: The Traveler on the Insect's Back
Chapter 691: The Traveler on the Insect's Back
August.
In a house beneath the banyan trees, Vivian stood holding a simple piece of paper.
[Vivian:
By the time you receive this letter, the morning light will have already graced the canopy of the banyan forest.
And I, have embarked on a journey away from here.
Forgive my sudden departure, but some paths can only be walked alone.
Some stories can only be witnessed by the wind and time.
When I first came to this world, I thought of myself as a mere passerby, but now I've become a ruler; the once barren and desolate world is gradually regaining vitality, transforming into a place that creates smiles and happiness; and you, have now become a qualified successor.
Now, I will leave.
It's your turn to write your own story.
Lastly, please remember.
As you once said, power is a tool, and what truly matters is the kindness in your heart and respect for life.
The three cities I leave behind are gifts to this world and everyone in it.
I believe in you... (A smudged black mark)
No more words.
If I remember correctly, this year is the Harvest Day.
No one can guarantee they will become an Awakened One.
So, I've left you a gift. If you fail to awaken, use it.
Be sure not to tell anyone.
Your teacher and friend—Lindsey.]
"...”
Vivian stood in place.
She had been mentored by Lindsey and took over a significant amount of work.
Together with Alice, they led an army to launch an expedition against the Western Campaign.
These achievements earned Vivian a great deal of prestige, and in the current Forest Capital, no one regarded her status based on age.
Holding the paper, Vivian remained silent.
On the wooden table before her, there was also a thin emblem.
[Emblem/Material: Source Essence Emblem]
[Upon equipping, the user can actively activate the emblem during the Source Essence Tide, consuming it to forcefully become an Awakened One; it can also be used as a material to craft other items.]
[Special Emblem, of high value.]
Vivian had never seen this emblem before.
But judging from Lindsey's farewell letter, she could guess its purpose.
Subsequently, the girl's shoulders twitched slightly.
Silent tears began to spread throughout the house.
Outside the house, life in the Forest Capital continued as usual, with no one aware that their lord had disappeared.
After the decisive battle in the Green Marsh months ago.
Lindsey extracted the 'Absolute Destiny' of the resurrected divine will and transferred it to their side.
What followed proved her actions right.
The world's vitality ceased its decline abruptly, and the adventurers and Corruptors who had narrowly escaped death also managed to survive, although the injuries accumulated over decades were too severe, and they were still recuperating in the Forest Capital.
Xilude, who should have perished after losing all her skills.
The writer girl truly lost all her Source Essence memories and became a teacher at the Forest Capital University.
...
Meanwhile, in a more eastern part of the Barren World.
Lindsey rode on a gigantic insect, followed by others, and together, they headed towards the world's end.
After thoroughly defeating the Green Marsh.
His Real-Time Strategy module naturally upgraded, and a new skill appeared on his attribute panel.
[Strategic Command:
The player can issue commands to subordinates from a distance based on the strategic map display.
Note: The sacred F2 connects us!]
"...”
"It's just like a computer game.
Lindsey sat atop a giant insect, happily operating it. He didn't need to speak, move, or use any verbal or physical gestures to issue commands.
On the strategic map that only he could see, he simply drew a box to select the nearby insects. Then, by issuing commands on the map, he could control the movement of his forces in this manner.
This skill had no distance limitations. Even if there were warriors managing the battlefield far in the western world, Lindsey could drag the perspective of the strategic map over and still manipulate them in real-time.
"Whoa!"
"If this were a sci-fi world..."
"This skill of mine... it's like having faster-than-light communication!"
Just then, Lindsey, who was playing with his new skill, noticed a green dot rapidly approaching on the strategic map. He turned his head, and in the distance, he saw a figure clad in coarse linen clothing approaching at an incredible speed.
Within minutes, this figure had also leaped onto the back of an insect. It was the Righteous One, Alice.
The two had known each other for several months, and upon seeing Alice, Lindsey smiled and waved.
"What's up? Are we heading to the City of Law together?"
Alice nodded seriously.
"Our goals align."
Lindsey didn't say much more. He had chosen to travel alone, primarily because the journey ahead was fraught with uncertainty and potentially significant danger.
Now, with a companion who shared his goal, Lindsey, who had previously traveled alone, was well aware of how fortunate this was. At the very least, he had a travel buddy!
So, he tilted his head back and checked his new titles and items. The reason for this was that he had directly taken a miracle from a resurrected divine being.
In his title list, there was a new title with an effect similar to the others, but its name was exceptionally unique—Godslayer.
Below it was the corresponding achievement reward.
[Special: Mythic Arrow]
[When this arrow hits a divine being, their legend will be forcibly modified, causing severe injuries or even death.]
[Pseudo-God!]
[A dangerous arrow targeting divine beings, of high value.]
Lindsey continued to pack his belongings. After the battle, he collected and organized the outer shell of the Death Core.
However, due to the fusion of life and divine will within, the spoils obtained from it were somewhat peculiar.
[Curiosity/Material: Twisted Fetus]
[A withered fetus mixed with twisted vitality and divine will, exuding an ominous aura that brings misfortune to anyone who touches it. Can also be used as a material to create other items.]
[Special Item, value unknown.]
Due to the description, Lindsey didn't want to touch it either, so he directly transferred it into his bag.
[—]
The synthesis list was empty.
"This thing... is it a hidden synthesis formula?"
Lindsey raised an eyebrow and shrugged.
And so, he set off with the Righteous One girl by his side.
A few days later, the pitch-black abyss and its dark sky came into view.
Lindsey and Alice unconsciously slowed their pace. As they approached, the damaged Celestial Stone Steps remained there, unchanged from when Lindsey had left.
"It's been... truly destroyed by someone," Alice sighed.
Lindsey smiled slightly and took out the Purple Vine Branch and Moon Tear.
"You don't believe me?"
"I've stayed in this world for so long with the purpose of restoring this place."
(End of Chapter)
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