Chapter 16

Chapter 16 Farewell

The books in the wooden box were notes compiled by the young lady from her previous life, containing theories and methods on various subjects such as grain production, crop rotation, basic education in mathematics, physics, politics, philosophy, national commerce, and monetary economics.

These notes were akin to a miniature encyclopedia, covering a wide range of topics that she had gathered using her library card to reference ancient Earth texts.

The last fruit was from the amber-red maple tree, a natural panacea that offered significant benefits for healing, detoxification, improving physical constitution, aiding cultivation, and temporarily boosting strength.

In a sense, this fruit could be used in any dire situation to turn the tide, serving as Pulman’s final trump card. Thus, the young lady used it to symbolize luck.

After tidying up, early the next morning, when the sky had just begun to lighten and birds chirped in the trees, with dew still glistening on the grass, Pulman woke up.

He hadn’t slept much the night before, his heart filled with mixed emotions—anticipation, fear, and reluctance at parting.

Regardless, this teacher was truly too beautiful, and the thought of not seeing someone like her again made him feel a deep sense of regret.

Having packed his belongings, he looked at the dense forest. Every morning, the silver-haired girl would emerge from it to teach him for the day, but now that the lessons were over, would she still appear?

After waiting for some time, the white figure of the young lady did not appear. Pulman sighed softly, stretched, and prepared to leave.

Just as he picked up his bundle and took his first step, the familiar yet light voice sounded behind him.

“You haven’t paid your tuition yet.”

Turning around, he saw that Lolan Hill was still wearing her white dress, sitting on a branch with a smiling face, just as she had been the first time they met.

“What does the teacher need?”

Pulman, having spent time with her, knew that this teacher certainly wasn’t after material wealth.

Lolan Hill had initially wanted to ask for an astronomical sum of gold coins, but looking at the shabby clothes of the young boy, she realized he couldn’t afford it, so she thought of other things.

If only he had money now; I also wish to become rich overnight, the young lady thought.

“The tuition I require isn’t something easily settled, and I’ve already explained the concept of shares to you before.”

“If you ever establish a great nation, there will be my share of the credit, understood?”

“Understood, Teacher. I understand.”

Pulman nodded with a clear expression, seemingly understanding.

What exactly does he understand? Lolan Hill found herself a bit puzzled.

“Alright, good to know you understand.”

“Come back alive. Don’t die, or no one will pay the debt then.”

“Mm, thank you, Teacher. I’ll definitely come back alive.”

With that, Pulman waved goodbye to the young lady and slowly disappeared into the distance.

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Watching the young man leave, the young lady felt a tinge of melancholy. She would be alone again.

Although she had taught Pulman many things, she didn’t hold out much hope. Perhaps they would never meet again.

[A lifetime is not long.]

[When you wait]

[For that tiny hope]

[Patiently yet nowhere to find it.]

The gentle singing of the young lady began to echo through the forest.

[Shadows]

[Filling your life]

[Don’t lose heart]

[Don’t break down]

[Don’t waste time]

[On such matters]

[Everything will change slowly]

[Even if wings are broken]

[They cannot stop you]

[One day, you will reach]

She closed her eyes, recalling songs from her past life, softly chanting.

[This is a long night]

[When you seek]

[But see no hope]

[Your heart so lost]

[You wish to escape this pain]

[I know it seems meaningless]

[I know it’s extremely false]

[I know you can hardly bear]

[Another day]

[Another step forward]

[Even if bruised all over]

[Even if wings are broken]

[They cannot stop your flight]

[One day]

[You will see]

[That miraculous starlight]

Though she had come to a world completely different from her previous one, she hoped that the people she knew could live well and achieve their desires. She was ultimately soft-hearted and didn’t want to see a tragic ending.

As Lolan Hill closed her eyes in prayer, a moment later, the clouds over the entire Tisilan mountain range parted, forming an invisible ring that spread across the sky, dispersing countless layers of clouds.

From the White Cliff Plateau in the far west to the Green Empire’s Dragon Lookout Port in the east, from the ancient Gephyra grasslands in the north to the Redwood Islands in the south, people witnessed a miracle. The azure sky rippled outward from a point in the central mountains of the continent, forming a standard and vast circle.

Within this magnificent circle, there was not a single trace of cloud shadow. The sky was a pure, transparent gemstone, tinged with a delicate purple hue, with numerous sparkling stars floating above. Even during the day, they continued to shine according to some precise pattern.

At this moment, all the winds on the continent temporarily ceased, and those who looked up at the boundless, magnificent, and colorful sky felt a sense of despair and insignificance. Their sense of self seemed to be completely engulfed and integrated into it.

At the peak of the world, on the high tower of the Emanas Central Academy, the sages clad in gray robes all stood up, gazing into the distance.

Soon after, countless owls flew out from the academy, heading towards the capital of every nation on the continent, announcing the new revelations issued by the sages who followed the ancient covenant.

Far to the west, on an island in the Vortex Sea where there was perpetual darkness, it was large enough to support millions of people.

In the center of the island was a gothic black tower and castle.

At this moment, two girls in black dresses stood by the railing of the tower, watching the breathtaking blue hue in the distant sky.

“It seems another sister has awakened.”

“How incredible.”

“Yes, even after living for thousands of years, we have never seen such a sight.”

“This world will soon be bustling again.”

“Mm. Sorry, Hedis, I probably can’t join you for the New Moon Festival this time. I want to see the newborn sister right away.”

“Don’t apologize, Dethys. If I could leave here, I’d be just as curious and anxious as you. After all, our companions are becoming fewer.”

“Thanks, Hedis. Then I’ll go first. Next time, I’ll bring you Jinquehua Dynasty goldfish cakes as compensation.”

One of the blonde-haired, silver-eyed girls stepped off the balcony in her Martin boots, and a fantastical carriage in the air caught her. Then, two black unicorns with hooves burning blue flames galloped through the air, pulling the carriage eastward.

Watching the blonde-haired, silver-eyed girl rush off, the dark-haired girl smiled and shook her head.

“After all these years, you’re still as lively as ever.”

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Listening to the ethereal song, Pulman’s heart was filled with myriad emotions, but he didn’t look back.

Rest assured, Teacher, I will survive.

I will promote your ideals and thoughts to every corner of the world, using tangible achievements to tell everyone in the world.

There is a sage named Lolan Hill, who brought new ideas and reforms to this world, conveying a dream worth striving for, fighting for, and sacrificing for.

That is to build a fair and just, wise and brave, prosperous and equal nation.

If I cannot achieve it, let my students, my descendants, inherit this dream. Generation after generation, constantly trying, fighting, and striving until the miraculous starlight descends.

I think this is what you call ‘tuition.’

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(End of Chapter)