Cornflower Witch

Chapter 39 Connection of Silk Chords
After examining Mick, Sir Hyde set his broken bone, applied medicine, and told him to rest well and not to move around too much for the next few days.

"Thank you, teacher." Mick lay on the bed, feeling somewhat lost and ashamed.

“It’s alright, that’s fine. You can rest now.” Maester Hyde stood up and invited the others to come out as well.

"You did a great job. If anything happens in the future, you can help each other out more." Scholar Hyde looked at them with satisfaction.

"Hehe." The students present couldn't help but be happy after being praised by the teacher.

“Tia,” Maester Hyde suddenly called out her name.

"what's up?"

"Do you have time to tutor Mick?" he asked.

"Sure, but when would you like to do it?"

"No need to set aside extra time, just during the free time of the daily afternoon training session."

“I understand, teacher.” She nodded slightly.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you." Maester Hyde gently patted Hilti's shoulder with his aged hand.

"In a couple of days, I'll bring you another treasured book."

After saying that, the two left the house and walked side by side in the fields, looking at the vast golden wheat fields in the village that stretched to the horizon.

“You’re probably curious why I’m taking such good care of Mick and even having you tutor him,” said Scholar Hyde.

"A little," the girl replied.

"Given your status and appearance, it wouldn't be unreasonable to treat you the same as Iona. It's really a bit of a waste to have you tutor that child with a very poor foundation."

"However, I know you're not the kind of child who envies vanity, and you're very approachable, which is why I reluctantly brought this up."

……

"I wonder, Tia, how do you view this world?" The two stood before an endless wheat field, gazing at the horizon.

"Many people are primarily concerned with themselves, whether they have grown, made money, or obtained what they want, and few people look further ahead."

"I'm not saying it's bad, but it's a bit of a shame."

"In fact, many things that happen in this world are closely related to us."

“A flood in Creek Valley City will lead to reduced food production, and many poor people who cannot afford expensive food will starve to death. If it spreads to you and me, it will probably just mean that there are fewer varieties of food on the table.”

"Subtle differences are often overlooked, but these countless subtle differences ultimately affect and change the entire world."

"Do you remember what I taught you about the origin of 'sexuality'?"

"The spiritual forces we see today are not static. Just as the sun splits apart and the illusory moon collapses, other spiritual forces have also undergone a long evolution."

“The ‘Emerald’ you are currently practicing is actually a legacy of the ancient, primordial sexual form ‘Fungi’.” Scholar Hyde stopped in his tracks.

'Sexual form (mushroom silk): the connection between silk and string, the mother of past life'

"In the beginning, this world was like a dull and unchanging boulder. Then, the mushroom fibers gradually broke down the boulder, and space came into existence." "Now, only some rare mushrooms and fungi probably still retain a faint trace of the power of the mushroom fibers."

"Through meticulous erosion, the mushroom fibers spent nearly a hundred million years eroding and breaking down the chaotic boulders, forming the vast world we live in."

"We are able to walk safely in the fields now thanks to the help of many people. Some help manage the fields, some maintain order, some drive away wild animals, and some are responsible for medical treatment, etc."

"Superhumans possess power far exceeding that of ordinary people, but this power also relies on the basic support provided by the entire social system framework."

"Yearning for a carefree life is a wonderful thing, but if you were swimming in a muddy and murky ocean, you probably wouldn't be happy."

“I also come from a humble background. It was extremely difficult for me to pursue my studies in my early years. Because I lacked money, I couldn’t afford to buy books or borrow them. Sometimes when I went to beg people, I was ridiculed and beaten. Even now, when I think back on those scenes, I still feel sad.” Maester Hyde sighed and stopped walking.

“I actually understand why Mick went up the mountain alone today, so I don’t want to blame him.”

"Everyone has their own circumstances, but some people get used to their situation and forget to be considerate of others' circumstances."

“I am 87 years old, but I still dare not say that the world is full of kindness. I have also seen some former classmates and friends whose personalities have become distorted and unrecognizable in their pursuit of power.”

"When they see me, they will laugh and say that I am too weak, which is why I have been unable to break through the threshold of the third level for so long."

"I have seen too many people go astray and lose themselves in the pursuit of certain things."

“Mick has decent talent, but it’s far from enough to make him stand out from his classmates. His foundation in knowledge is too weak, and his single-minded pursuit of making money and becoming powerful, without considering the consequences of his actions and choices, has led him astray.”

"Given his current situation, I cannot tell him not to rush, to slow down, and to deal with it patiently and calmly."

“He probably also has family members he values, and he’s eager to prove himself, which is evident from how he trains until the very last minute before leaving the field.”

“Yes, I am already living a comfortable and affluent retirement life, but his life is just beginning, so I cannot persuade him with my own mindset and thoughts.”

"But I still think that if this child doesn't go astray, he will probably have a good future."

"Because I have had regrets that I can't let go of, I especially don't want to see something similar happen again."

"So, Tia, do you understand why I asked you to help him?"

"You have great talent and will go to a very far place in the future. However, even the most outstanding people always have many trivial matters and needs to complete."

"Having more friends and trustworthy people is always a good thing. Even when you get old, you'll have someone to keep you company and reminisce with. Hehehe."

"Given your personality, you probably wouldn't have actively interacted with those guys if I hadn't insisted. I know you're not interested in dating, but you don't need to be so low-key. Occasionally showing the liveliness and cuteness of a young girl will make me appreciate you even more."

“Not just Mick, but also the others, such as ‘Ray’ and a few other classmates, you can try to help them sort out and answer their questions.”

"That's how relationships between people work. When you have many friends, even if you don't have strong fighting abilities, people around you won't easily bully you." Maester Hyde was probably worried that Hilti's social skills were insufficient, and that she would lack friends and support in the future.

After listening to the old man's long narration, Hiltiya understood his intentions.

Friends, or rather, friends who share the harvest and joy. Recalling her past life, she didn't have many friends and was used to being alone. She never expected that this old man would see through her personality and thoughts so quickly.

The connection of silk and strings, the accumulation of countless subtle details, the mother of life that changes the world—will she also walk such a path?

(End of this chapter)