Chapter 796: Passion
Sitting in Lynch’s villa, the flickering fireplace cast a warm glow across the room. Akumari didn’t understand how such a small flame could heat such a vast hall—but that didn’t matter. What mattered was the question Lynch had asked him.
Akumari had a strong feeling this conversation would change him, perhaps even the fate of Nagaryll.
He had to take it seriously. He threw himself into deep thought.
After a long silence, he finally said a single word: “Spirit.”
He looked at Lynch after giving his answer.
Lynch pondered for a moment, nodded, and said, “Go on.”
Akumari took a deep breath and began to explain, “After coming to the Federation, I realized the biggest difference between here and Nagaryll is the spirit of the people.”
“I don’t know how to express what I feel accurately, Mr. Lynch, but everyone here seems to genuinely love life. That might be normal to you.”
“But to me—and to the people of Nagaryll—that’s rare.”