The Book Of Flowers

At that time (1)

-- Thyme Castle, Hortensia, Morning --

"Ah, so so"

The price increase was not very influential for us at all. Cyth made the right decision by using the position of the most powerful Elves on the continent of Goeitias

All I need to consider now is, how can we trade materials from monsters? They are the best resources in Goeitias, from the sharp Harpy hooves to the remade Golem rocks to be controlled. But we don't usually use such materials because we're not allowed to kill in origin and enslave things

Then, Veskal reports that Rosalia is trying to make an offer with the two small kingdoms. An offer so that they can hinder my movement in any way. And he even used Walter as his messenger to the two kings

He was unceasingly overwhelmed us, the woman. But with this report, I realized that whatever he was doing, he was doing to hinder us and achieve his goal quickly

But it seems that Yael who is being inactive is a minus point for him. Walter will be gone soon

...

Then, they will also give us a lot of money hm?

Cyth and Veskal were right. That thing will be very useful to help Verdea later

Miralius did not know the concept of money, unlike the human kingdom. That's why I don't have a dime of material I can use to help Verdea in my kingdom

I should praise Cyth for making that deal. Plus, I was impressed that he could figure out my intention to raise Verdea to the throne

"So how much are they willing to give to help us?"

"200 gold pieces per month from each kingdom, except Orion. They are not interested in helping us with this throne issue, nor do we intend to give them trade relations as we did with Gong and Bestia. They just want to help us catch Walter Herb, and that's it"

200 Pieces from each kingdom, for a total of 400 per month. Appreciable

I might be able to use those gold coins to build or buy a small business and stack our money from it

"Tell the two kings that I agree. Nor would I force them if they wanted to use the money for their construction first

But remember, put it on their debt. Those who've involved gold aren't they?"

I don't want to squeeze, nor do I want to ask for too little. There are already many things they know, and of course their pay should also be worth it

It's not really a business, but they do involve money. Actually I just want to talk about all things well and come to a mutual agreement with just those words

Looks like I should start taking the mindset that business is the quickest path to approval. Just using a good look will not help us achieve anything at all. There must be something you bet on, and it will push you forward

A total of 400 gold pieces per month was indeed a relatively small number for high class nobles, but it was enough to do a lot of things. I don't want to use that money to bribe someone either...

Huh... But yes, why can't we use such a peaceful offer just try...? People love to go through complicated paths...

"ah! What about Remina? Does everyone know of his existence?" Veskal asked

"It has. He was being scolded by Lyralia and Ordelia in the middle room. Everyone was there, but I made it out because you happened to try to contact me" I replied

"Pity the midget"

"Hey. I'll report you to Remina later"

Veskal could be heard laughing from the seed in my ear. I just shook my head because these kids kept on denouncing each other when there was no work

"Vainzel's? Are you busy?"

Verdea came into my room, saw the seed in my ear and realized what it was

He tried to snatch the thing from my hand, but I stopped him just by pushing his head a little while he continued to push forward

"Who is that?" Veskal asked

"Verdeans. He seemed to want to talk to you" I replied

"That's right! So let me talk to him!!" Verdea shouted in annoyance

"Take this"

I passed the seed into his hand, and he immediately brought the object closer to his right ear

"Vescal?"

"How are you, Verdea?"

...

"Hello?"

...

She cried. I knew he would be like this when one of us wasn't by his side right now

He won't be able to separate from us, this boy. When she parted with me for these 5 years, I was sure she cried like this a lot

"That's it. Veskal wanted to talk to you" I said with my tone which I softened

Verdea wiped her tears, nodded, then greeted Veskal back

......................

-- Umibe City, Gong, Night --

"We haven't been together in a week?" Veskal said

He did not know what to say after knowing Verdea had just cried. Especially since I handed Verdea over alone just talking to her added to her confusion

"Eum..."

Not long after, however, he heard Verdea mutter as he responded with a sign of agreement

"Uh... What about everybody? I heard Remina was there too because you slipped the boy"

"They're fine..."

The tone still sounds sad

"When did you go back to Hortensia...?" Verdea asked

"I told you, didn't I? Just count 1 month from the beginning of our separation"

Although he himself was not sure if he would return in time

"... 1 Month can be long...?"

"It won't be long if you don't take it too seriously"

"really?"

But how can he stop counting while his friend is on a dangerous mission

"Verdea"

"Yes...?"

"Don't forget to eat. You have to be strong to be a good king, you know?"

"... Don't talk like I'm a kid, you stink..."

"Alright, alright. By the way, it's night here. I want to go to bed first so that tomorrow things can go smoothly"

"... Um..."

Veskal smiled sadly at Verdea's shrinking voice. But, he did have to sleep because he had to wake up very early from tomorrow onwards

"See you. We'll see you later"

"... Um..."

...

The connection between their two seeds was severed when I was sure Veskal had finished speaking. I don't want to trouble Veskal, nor do I want to keep Verdea sad. At times like this, they must have a job that distracts their minds so that time does not feel long

...

"It looks like Verdea misses you a lot, Veskal" Erin said from the corner of Veskal's room

"... Such is. That kid's very hard to be independent, even though I'm sure he wants to do it himself"

He recalled when Verdea started to mature, which was when she started trying to fight me, and took me to fight one-on-one seriously

He tried to fly with his own wings. Me and Veskal just need to polish that ability first

"I was happy when he had already started taking steps into that time. We just need to take him off officially, and he's going to be the greatest guy anyone can know"

"You're so sure"

"I'm very sure"

...

"That's it. We all need to sleep now. The captain will drag me in the net again if I get up late at all"

"You said that, but you'd end up spending the whole night reading Gong's novel"

Erin had even started piling up the books on the deck of the ship in her room, even slipping a few more in her room in this city. He spent the day after the meeting looking for a unique book in the town of Umibe, but instead bought a small stall selling books out of curiosity

Veskal believes that even the owner of the small stall hangs when all his books are purchased at one time. The pocket money given by King Julius is not a trivial amount, and Cyth will not be happy when he realizes it later

"Sleep. Don't read all those books, four-eyes" Veskal said as he turned his body

"understand"

Erin walked out of Veskal's room, and ended the night by sleeping on her bed