Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Yfgríd
However, the gifts Rosalind gave Lynn didn't end there.
In addition to the Heart of Floral Language, she also handed Lynn a seed.
To be precise, this wasn't purely a gift but a crucial part of her research system.
As her student, to learn and inherit her research, Lynn needed to possess a life seed.
Rosalind held the floral disk in front of Lynn and spoke gently:
"Wizards' research directions vary greatly, so they are divided into multiple categories. For example, wizards who study fire, ice, water, lightning, and so on are usually called elemental wizards; those who delve into bloodline power are bloodline wizards; and those who control enchanted puppets or summon creatures are summoning wizards."
"My research direction is closely related to nature, so we are classified as natural wizards."
She paused, her gaze settling on Lynn, her tone becoming serious:
"However, before we officially begin, you must possess a life seed. This seed is not only the core of my research but will also be closely tied to your entire life. So, choose carefully!"
Lynn nodded, feeling a sense of gravity.
"Come closer. Use your mental power to sense these seeds."
Rosalind gently swayed the floral disk in her hand, soft light shimmering within it.
Her voice was gentle, carrying a soothing, floral-like power:
"These seeds will actively show you their types and functions. Their choice will determine your future path as a wizard."
"Remember the feelings you get from each seed, and then make the choice that best suits you!"
Lynn took a deep breath and stepped forward.
As he drew closer, the floral fragrance in the air grew richer, as if it could seep into his soul.
He closed his eyes, gradually immersing his mind and extending his mental power toward the life seeds lying quietly in the floral disk.
Soon, his consciousness established a faint connection with one of the seeds.
"Black Lombard Tree…" Lynn silently recited the name of the seed, sensing the energy surging within it, but he frowned in confusion. "I've never heard of it… Its aura leans toward darkness and death…"
His mental power continued to probe the next seed.
"White Ring, also unfamiliar, but its aura carries a warm, life-giving energy, seemingly capable of healing…"
As his mental power extended, Lynn gradually resonated with the seeds in the floral disk.
One by one, the seeds revealed their characteristics to him some filled with destruction and gloom, others radiating the warmth of life or a mysterious aura.
Lynn's mind wandered among these seeds, feeling the different attributes of each.
Under normal circumstances, resonating with a few seeds out of the hundreds in Rosalind's floral disk would already be a rare display of talent.
The most outstanding student she had ever seen had only triggered resonance with a little over thirty seeds.
Someone like Lynn, who had triggered resonance with almost all the life seeds in the disk, was a first for her.
Because of this, Rosalind didn't rush Lynn. She simply stood quietly to the side, watching him.
The hundreds of seeds in the floral disk each had their characteristics and uses some brimming with destructive power, others containing the rhythm of life, and some shining with the brilliance of nature.
With so many seeds before him, even Lynn felt overwhelmed.
Moreover, he noticed that every seed's reaction to him was the same, with none of the distinctions Rosalind had mentioned.
Since every seed seemed equal, Lynn decided to make his choice based on his current needs.
He remembered a sentence his "bargain teacher" had mentioned before the trial:
"Students who study with me usually lack combat ability in fact, their combat ability is quite poor."
At the time, Lynn hadn't paid much attention to this statement, but now, as he interacted with these seeds, he seemed to understand its meaning.
It was likely that these seeds determined the limited combat ability of Rosalind's students.
Lynn knew that his greatest goal now wasn't powerful offensive capabilities but survival.
His enemy lurked in the shadows, and his talent, "Heaven Rewards Diligence," destined him to achieve greatness as long as he could endure the current hardships.
Therefore, his choice was clear:
Defense, life, and protection as long as they could ensure his survival, was the best choice.
As Lynn's mental power touched each seed, he eventually narrowed it down to two seeds that best met his needs:
"Long Fennel Pine," a seed emitting a faint glow, as if softly narrating its characteristics:
"Unyielding will, the power to protect life…"
"Yfgríd," another seed with an even purer aura, brimming with the essence of nature:
"I bring life and hope, guarding the sky, the earth, and nature…"
These two seeds undoubtedly aligned with Lynn's expectations.
"Choosing between the two…" Lynn murmured to himself, his mental power lingering between the two seeds.
However, with his current knowledge and experience, it was difficult for him to discern the true advantages and disadvantages of these seeds.
In the end, his gaze settled on Yfgríd. His intuition told him that this seed's aura resonated more strongly with him.
"Then I'll choose Yfgríd!"
Lynn made his decision, carefully wrapping his mental power around the seed.
Then, he opened his eyes and looked at the beautiful teacher standing nearby, his tone filled with anticipation.
"Teacher, I choose this one."
Rosalind's beautiful eyes followed Lynn's gesture, landing on the seed. She nodded slightly, her red lips parting:
"Yfgríd…"
"Next, use your mental power to guide it. Infuse your information into the seed, and it will respond."
Lynn nodded without hesitation, his mental power touching Yfgríd once more.
This time, unlike the previous sensing, he needed to actively inject his mental information.
At first, he remained calm, but soon he felt the weight of the seed.
The seed's surface seemed wrapped in an incredibly resilient barrier, blocking his mental power from penetrating deeper.
He clenched his teeth and continued trying, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. His face gradually paled.
He could feel his mental power depleting rapidly, the draining sensation making his consciousness grow weary, but he didn't retreat.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity of effort, his mental power broke through the barrier and fully infused the seed.
At that moment, the disk in Rosalind's hand trembled slightly, and Yfgríd slowly floated up.
A hazy green light emanated from the seed, flowing like a stream and enveloping Lynn.
Then, the green light flashed, and the seed transformed into a streak of cyan light, flying straight toward Lynn's brow.
Lynn felt a slight warmth on his forehead, and then the light seemed to flow into his body, merging with him completely.
At the same time, a green mark appeared on his forehead, shaped like a leaf.
The mark vanished almost instantly, but the strange sensation it left behind shook Lynn's heart.
"This is…" Lynn murmured, slightly surprised.
"Yfgríd has now established a connection with you," Rosalind said softly.
Lynn suddenly noticed that within his mental domain, a slightly glowing, somewhat shriveled seed was quietly suspended it was the Yfgríd he had just chosen.