"And besides," Kisha said confidently, "I believe Daisy’s Talent and Gift would make her an excellent Bonatist."
"Really?" Daisy asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation as she looked at Kisha.
"Yes, if I’m not mistaken," Kisha said with a reassuring smile, "you have a Talent for plant breeding and a Gift called ’Scope.’ This Gift could be incredibly useful, as it might allow you to access detailed information about plants, almost like having an encyclopedia at your fingertips.
With this ability, you’ll be able to study plants more thoroughly and cross-breed them, potentially creating more resilient varieties that can withstand changing climates and revitalize dying lands."
Truthfully, Kisha had high expectations for Daisy. From her previous experiences, she remembered how relentless climate changes had become. Summers grew unbearably hot, winters frigid, and sometimes the weather would deviate drastically from the norm—blizzards in summer, droughts in winter, and scorching heat at unpredictable times.
These erratic shifts were not just inconvenient; they caused the soil to die and turn rusty, making it impossible for unmutated plants to survive. As a result, the air around the world grew thinner, exacerbating the environmental crisis. Kisha hoped Daisy’s skills would be key to developing resilient plant varieties capable of withstanding these extreme conditions.
These extreme climate changes had severe consequences, leading to a rise in respiratory issues among those who hadn’t awakened. Many people suffered from debilitating asthma, further reducing the human population. Despite Kisha and Duke’s efforts to rally scientists and botanists to find a solution, their research yielded little success.
Perhaps their struggle stemmed from lacking the specific expertise Daisy possessed—her talent in plant breeding and her "Scope" gift to understand plant properties might be the key to discovering effective solutions.
Reflecting on this, Kisha felt a pang of regret for the loss of such superhumans in her previous lives. Had they survived, the prospects for humanity’s survival might have been more promising. Now that she had these valuable individuals in her care, she felt a renewed sense of hope for the future. All she needed to do was protect these precious reasures and ensure their potential was fully realized.
Kisha nodded with satisfaction at Daisy, pleased with her newfound sense of purpose. However, this development left Gant and Mike feeling restless and inadequate. They saw their younger sister finding a meaningful role for her awakened ability, and it stirred a strong sense of urgency in them to prove their own worth.
Having matured rapidly after the events that befell their parents, and with their grandfather aging, they felt a deep responsibility to protect Daisy. They were determined not to let her progress while they remained stagnant, driven by the belief that others saw them as having weaker mentalities or being unable to handle the potential trauma of their abilities.
Mike, the older brother, spoke up with determined conviction, drawing everyone’s attention. "City Lord, I would like to request to continue taking care of the farm animals as I have been. I believe there might be a way to enhance their growth without forming a bond with them," he stated firmly, confident that a solution could be found to this challenge.
Gant added, drawing everyone’s attention with his earnest tone. "City Lord, I also feel a strong connection to the fisheries and aquatic animals in our territory. However, like my brother mentioned, we believe there might be a way to address this issue. We want to contribute to the base’s growth and support its development.
Currently, the base relies heavily on what our territory can provide while we build it up, and with our limited resources, maintaining the flow is crucial. If my brother and I don’t help, we risk disrupting the supply, which would only add to the people’s distress." His mature and thoughtful words made everyone in the office realize the depth of his understanding of the situation and was stunned.
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