Phew!
After a few breaths, Rogue's game character faithfully carried out the method of finishing off the opponent with two hits on the chest and one on the head, and the gatekeeper Monster also typed gg.
After the battle, Rogge quickly collected the spoils.
The items dropped by the terrifying monster are still the same, there is no change.
However, before he had time to count the spoils, he heard old Nelson's worried voice from above.
[Rogge, are you okay? ]
After confirming that there were no other hidden monsters around, Rogge responded to Old Nelson, signaling that he could come down.
After a while, Old Nelson also slid down from the hole above.
After looking around, Old Nelson discovered the corpse of the terrifying monster on the ground and was shocked.
Seeing this, a “!” appeared above his head.
[Did you just kill this monster? ]
Old Nelson couldn't believe it.
It didn't even take Roger three minutes to get down from above.
If blood hadn't been oozing out of the monster's corpse, Old Nelson wouldn't even have had such a guess.
Rogge nodded and pointed to the crack in the stone wall.
The entrance to this gap is very small, but there is a small space inside.
Through the unknown glowing crystal in front of the cave, one can vaguely see that there is a skeleton inside.
[Old Nelson, maybe you should take a look at that.]
Upon hearing this, Old Nelson did not bother to ask any more questions about the monster. His heart was shocked. He quickly walked to the crack in the stone wall and then squeezed in with difficulty.
Old Nelson found familiar items on the skeleton.
In an instant, tears welled up unconsciously.
[Holly…]
Old Nelson hugged the bones and burst into tears.
Roger was silent.
There is no doubt that this is the skeleton of old Nelson's wife Holly.
It can be seen that after exploring here, Holly was attacked by the terrifying monster and finally escaped into this crack, but was trapped and died in it.
Roger sighed inwardly.
Although he could change old Nelson's death by reloading the game, it was obvious that Holly had been dead for a long time and it was not something he could change.
Or maybe at this moment, Old Nelson was in more pain than being killed by the Terror...
After a long time, old Nelson finally stood up trembling, wiped away his tears and put away Holly's body.
Then he looked at the stone wall behind the crack, as if he had discovered something.
[Rogge, give me the pearl lamp.]
Old Nelson took the pearl lamp from Roger and illuminated the stone wall.
— Stone wall inscriptions —
[Nelson, old man, I'm not sure if you can read these words, but I always feel that I should leave something behind before I die.]
[We have experienced a lot together, have had a lot, and have lost a lot.]
[I love adventure and exploration, excitement and danger, but I know that you don't like these. You care more about being with me. For this, you are even willing to force yourself to overcome your fear of sea water and learn to swim.]
[I am so proud that I have such a husband and life partner.]
[But I can’t seem to be able to accompany you, to accompany Lina…]
[I miss you, Nelson, I regret it so much...]
Old Nelson cried bitterly. All the depression and longing accumulated over the years burst out at this moment.
Holly is a person who loves adventure and she has never regretted her adventures.
This was the first time she regretted it, and also the last time.
The sea shows no mercy to anyone.
…
Although the outcome was not satisfactory, old Nelson's years of searching finally paid off.
Rogge did not immediately count the goods or explore the cave, but helped old Nelson bring Holly's body back to Sea Snake Island for burial.
Old Nelson erected a tombstone near his cabin.
Here you can see sunflowers next to the wooden house at all times.
Roger told Lina the news and she rushed over.
When she saw the small tombstone, her eyes became red.
The two sat in front of Holly's grave.
[Finally I don’t have to look at the sea every day...]
Because you are by my side...
Old Nelson smiled with relief, picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
Lina hugged her grandfather and cried quietly.
Roger felt a little upset when he saw the scene.
After a long time, old Nelson seemed to come to his senses, took Lina's hand, and walked in front of Roger.
Roger was a little confused when he saw this.
Old Nelson patted Roger on the shoulder.
[Rogge, you are a good child. I feel relieved to entrust Lina to you.]
"ah?"
Rogge in front of the screen exclaimed in surprise.
What the hell, why did this old man suddenly give his granddaughter to me
I know that there will be rewards for completing game characters and NPCs, but giving it directly to a person... isn't it a bit too much
Roger's eye twitched.
[Grandpa, what are you talking about?]
In the game, Lina was full of questions. She didn't expect her grandfather would suddenly give her away.
[My child, I know you have always wanted to go sailing on the sea.]
[You and your grandmother both have a desire for adventure and exploration in your eyes, and I can't be fooled by that.]
[Rogge is a good boy. I feel relieved that you are sailing with him.]
Old Nelson said to Lina.
Fortunately, it was not what Roger and Lina thought.
However, Lina shook her head.
[No, Grandpa, I don't want to go sailing on the sea. It's too dangerous.]
[I just want to stay on Sea Snake Island.]
Old Nelson smiled when he heard this. He knew very well what Lina was thinking.
[Child, listen to me.]
[Everyone has his or her own journey, life, and final destination.]
[I know you are a good kid and want to stay and take care of grandpa. ]
[But grandpa has now found his home.]
Having said that, Old Nelson turned around, looked at Holly's grave with gentle eyes, and then looked at Lina.
[… and you need to start your own journey. ]
Don't worry, Grandpa.
[If you lose something you should have in your life because of Grandpa, then Grandpa will never be happy until he dies. ]
Old Nelson gently touched Lina's head.
So, go on your own journey boldly, child.
[Do what you want to do.]
After listening to what old Nelson said, Lina remained silent.
Old Nelson was right, Lina had always longed for the sea.
But she was the only relative that old Nelson had.
Lina couldn't bear to leave old Nelson alone on Sea Snake Island.
So he decided to take care of old Nelson until his death before leaving.
But Grandpa had seen through her thoughts long ago.
[But, Grandpa...]
Lina looked worried.
Before he finished speaking, old Nelson raised his hand.
[Lina, you are a big kid now, it's time to make your own decisions.]
[Of course, no matter which path you choose, Grandpa will support you. ]
(End of this chapter)