The Book Of Flowers
Split the Road
-- A few days later, the Southwest coast of Goeitias ---
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There he is, the sea army belongs to Orion. They seem to be ready to pick up Cyth and his crew
There are 2 ships heading here. One of them will be in charge of the hunt. The other one will take us to Hortensia
Flying with the magic of the Fae might be faster to go to Hortensia, but I want to appreciate Julius's efforts offering us a ride. After all, more formal is better when we attend later
I looked at Veskal once again. I don't know how many times I've looked at him because of the anxiety that's bubbling in my heart
"Are you really sure?"
"Only you are nervous about my fate, Vainzel. I'm not gonna be anything"
But, the prophecy...
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"They'll be there in 10 minutes" Cyth said
The entire Black Hunt crew looks nervous. After that, they will touch the ship again after a few years. The sailor and his ship are inseparable
See 'em. They look very excited
"But it's a pity, we can't have one of those ships later" Erin said
"Yes too... Had we been able to be free on a ship, it would probably have been incredible...!!" One of the crew continued
"But the ship is still not ours"
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"Our ship is only one, and it's a relic from Captain Alice"
"Well... Right too...?"
They immediately look lethargic
I'm actually still confused by this guy named Alice. He sounded like a very influential person to these crew members
But I dare not ask. It might make their mood worse
They never talked about the captain openly. I guess because that topic is a sensitive one
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I owe them a lot at the time. They saved my friends that I left behind. They even lost their beloved ship because of it
But, judging from their faces, I'm not sure the ship was just about to meet my debt to them
Huh...
What can I do for them, huh...?
"Oberonian. Your face looks limp"
Eh?
"Ah, so? There's nothing, Cyth. Just relax, don't worry"
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"You. If you feel indebted because of our ship, you should not be dizzy. I'd ask if I wanted to, and it might never happen"
"... But what if it happens?"
"I won't ask for much. Really am. The ship was also supposed to rest after decades of sailing under our Captain's family"
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We'd better welcome that ship
The higher-ups also seem to have returned to Miralius, so all the matters of his welcome should be me handling
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My guess is correct. Julius did intervene directly in this hunt
He was busy standing not far from me while organizing his troops to help us pack things
"Oh yes Oberon. If my memory is correct, these people are pirates, right?"
"really so. But they're still my friends"
"I didn't mean bad. All I want to do is offer them a boat to use"
That's exactly what they want
"You're supposed to tell that to the captain, aren't you?"
I don't have any rank in that crew. It's not logical, if he offered it to me?
"... Alright. If you may know, which captain?"
"Ah, the man wearing the blue jacket. There was a wound next to his eye, and he had white hair on some front end of his hair. The captain is also young"
"alright. I'll be looking for him soon"
He ran to find Cyth. I mean, he can send someone, right?
He wasn't stupid, it was just that he wanted to make sure things were in order. But of course, the way he used it was very troublesome
Then, as there was no one near me, my eyes turned to look for my two friends
I found them both talking near the ship. Not wanting to miss their conversation, I got closer
"Really Veskal! Be careful!"
"Just calm. Besides, I can say the same to you. You and Vainzel are going straight into the enemy's lair, right?"
"Urgh! You're right..."
Verdea stood lethargic hearing the Veskal response
"Am I interrupting?"
The two of them turned their heads towards me who was approaching
Those who are now will be separated. It's my turn to look after Verdea at this point
I look forward to the time when he will take care of both of us. He wants to be strong, right?
"Be careful, Veskal"
"You too"
Before long, the crew of the Orion force had begun to signal that they were ready to leave
"Alright, it's time we take another route" I said
"... See you later" Verdea added
Veskal nodded, then hugged us both to calm us down
"Count it for one month. I'll be back between then. If not, then you can beat me as hard as you want"
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Substantial. He knows how to calm someone down huh...?
We both returned his embrace. It was only a few moments, but it made us happy
"Vainzel's! The ship is ready!"
Luxor was seen running towards us and stopped with a breath of breath
Why would he run just to tell you that?
"Vescals. Sorry because the others couldn't say goodbye. But, we did not say anything because you will definitely return" Luxor said to Veskal
Veskal fell silent, then slowly smiled at Luxor
"All right, we go first"
"Ah, Vain and Verdea can go first. I just remembered that I haven't wrapped up some stuff so well. But I don't want to make you two bother" Veskal cut
Luxor immediately put on a huffed face. He knew that Veskal wanted to ask him to help him
That's why we both just put on an awkward smile to Luxor, and went straight for the last time to Veskal
"Pity of Luxor"
"Well, that's how it is"
Luxor was just there at the wrong time so he was asked to help Veskal...
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We parted ways on a different ship after Luxor did not return for a while. Different ships with different paths
We waved each other's hands from our respective ships. The Black Hunt crew were also seen crying bitterly as they waved their hands at the two of us
"It's okay. You will meet again soon" Alf said
"really. I hope it's soon"
One month Veskal. If you don't come back by then, I'll beat you up
"By the way Verdea, why are you carrying such equipment?"
He was carrying quite a lot of food bags and a drinking bottle for some reason. Orion's army supplies must be plenty? He doesn't think we're going to lack the need, does he?
"Eitherway. Maybe it's my instinct when we want to travel far"
This child was more suited to be an adventurer than a prince. But let it be
We looked back at the ship that took them away. I could see that Veskal was still not out of his place, while Cyth was standing not far away
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Bye then...
That doesn't mean goodbye forever. That means we'll meet again
So I just have to wait. Just a month
Along with Frank, Artorius, Alf, my five friends, and Verdea, I set out for Hortensia. Back to the point where it all started
"Ah... So Vainzel... Already gone?"
"Yes. Sorry I can only say hello"
"Ha... Ha... The boy really... I don't like to waste time..."
Amelia stood before Seren. His eyes were filled with tears looking at the body of a dragon that was already dying, yet could still smile at it
"I beg Seren... Until he wins all these things, I beg you not to close your eyes first..."
He said chilly
Seren just smiled wider
"I'll see... The whole journey first... So that I can... Tell Aestas a story later..."
He laughed happily between his irregular breaths, looking forward to it. Look forward to a story he will tell his old friend when God wills and they can meet again
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-- 7 days later, Kingdom of Hortensia --
"Greetings to the Oberon. I see you're okay"
"... Greetings to the honourable princess Rosalia. You look good too"
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Father, give me the strength not to strangle this man. My hands are itchy...
"What if we meet the king immediately?"
Rosalia nodded in agreement, then immediately gave the order to her servant to make sure all the preparations were done
As his servant left, he and several other servants began to guide us into Rose's castle
Hortensian. I returned. And I have come to free you from the shackles of this woman
It didn't take long, Rosalia Hortensia. I'll show you how we, the Elves, play in your game
