The Book Of Flowers
Bloody Night
-- Not long ----
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"remove. I don't have time to serve you"
I took Remina down from my arms, and I handed her over to Veskal, telling her to take care of everyone
We just got out, and someone unpleasant is already here. One of the people I really wanted to tear, but unfortunately showed up when I didn't want him to show me a nose stick though
Darwin is here. Very inappropriate time. If he was in this place right now, it would mean that Shen already knew of our whereabouts
People who are close to Rosalia cannot carelessly enter other regions of the country like this. Darwin is definitely working under Shen's direct orders for now, to keep us out. But...
How did they know we were out of prison? I had long enough to make sure the situation was calm, so I thought he was gone
Don't tell me he's waiting here anticipating our arrival?
He grinned at us who were cornered like rats surrounded by a group of cats
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It's just that I'm more angry not because he's in front of me and is blocking us right now. It was because of the large number of Dark Elves lying on the floor, among the vampires and abnormal humans surrounding them
If there's one of them not breathing, I swear...
"Are you deaf or do I need to repeat my words?" I told her, while taking off my gloves
The sign was enough to tell all my friends to retreat so as not to be hit by my attack
They slowly took a step back, as the entire army of abnormal humans stepped forward
This situation is very unpleasant. The quickest way out for me right now is to attack them blindly. But I can't protect all my friends who are behind this while being focused on fighting
And also, if I were to recklessly attack, this underground tunnel would befall us and endanger them
The only option was to make them all run away, while I made sure at least one of these two monster armies could not catch up to them
But one more thing I have to take into account is those wounded Dark Elves. I have to take them while I fight and have a chance
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"Veri" I whispered
"Yes?"
"Bring this seed and run as fast as you can. Make sure Veskal keeps Collin, because I'm sure he'll just be a burden"
"I can hear that, Oberon" Collin interrupted
"Good then. Don't trouble them and act like a bag"
Veskal can run easily, especially after I have healed his body. Verdea could use her magic and seal power to open the way. Remina can do both, though I'm sure she chose to run
Those three kids are competent enough for me to leave on my own. It's a shame that they have a burden to carry
I handed them some seeds. I deliberately set them apart so that Verdea could distinguish the functions of all those seeds
"The last drop I threw out was at all the ends of this tunnel that we haven't reached yet. Make sure you don't get caught" I said one last time, then threw a tree seed in front of me
Verdea immediately nodded, then started dragging Vescal and Remina along with him. The Collin that Vescal was carrying was actually acting like a bag right now, as they ran away
"Huh...? Are you mocking us or something? They won't have a chance to run~!" Darwin scoffed
But I just turned back towards her, preparing to face all the things that were to come
I already know the limits of the strength of all those abnormal forces. However, it would be best if I were to face the vampires due to their speed
It would be dangerous if I let them loose and chase the three children
And preferably...
I'm the one who has to start this fight...
"Oh great nature spirit. Your nature is full of strict rules. Then bring your eternal wooden spear, and punish those who defy your law
The land of stake"
My battle with dozens of troops began with thorns that sprung up on the ground and led to the heart of every enemy
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-- In the meantime ----
"Huh...!! I'm confused as to why you like to talk in ambiguous words! Why can't you guys be frank?!"
Verdea just silently smiled in response to Veskal, as he continued to move his legs to run
"It seems like the fight has already started. We have to take a rotating path to plant that seed in the last 2 places" Remina said
A map he made of water appeared in his hand as he tried to figure out where they were today
But there was something awkward in his heart, which made him a little hesitant to go ahead without doing so
And because of that, he slowly came to a halt on the road, forced to make the others stop as well
"Did? Why we hush-"
"Sst, Mr. Collin. Don't talk"
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"Why stop, Remina?" Verdea began to ask
"... Do we have to leave those people who are in that prison?"
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That was the thing that disturbed his heart. Even though he was terrified to see all of those people, he still wanted to save them all
One thing she can't forget is how I saved her and her father. And because of that, he also wanted to try to save those people, even if the situation looked 'unlikely'
His head bowed, knowing that he was not trying to save the prisoners right now
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"... You are very kind, aren't you? Who would have thought that behind your little body has a big heart?" Verdea responded, making Remina snort angrily
"They were four people who were harassing me in the middle of a situation"
He stopped talking after raising his head and looked at Verdea's smiling face. Not a smile as usual, but a smile full of sincerity
Remina even doubted that Verdea had any intention of reproaching her with that word
He pondered for a moment, in the midst of the silence. And not long, a hand was outstretched
Verdea, extend her hand to Remina
"But trust me. We're gonna save them all. Sure"
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The words stabbed Remina and made her realize
Taking those prisoners with them, who might not be able to walk right now, would only endanger everyone. He would make things fall apart in a hurry to make that rescue
Morals are very important. But in such a situation, they had to solve everything first
And for that reason, he nodded. The outstretched hand, he slowly took it as he raised his head upright
"Then prove it. We have to save them, listen?"
Verdea simply closed her eyes in agreement, then turned towards Veskal and Collin
"I have a plan. We have to split up to make this easier. I'll go with Remina to the first part that we haven't reached yet, while you two go to the second part. Agreed?"
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Normally, Veskal would disagree. Verdea, although very intelligent, is still not very experienced
"I will believe your words. Besides, I'm rejecting Vainzel's orders openly for now..."
Verdea chuckled in response to Veskal's words
The rumbling sounds of footsteps within the tunnel began to be heard approaching them. And from his voice, there were dozens of people chasing after them right now
Veskal nodded, and took all the seeds that Verdea had separated for him
"Are you sure you don't need some of this?" Veskal asked
"It's okay, I have a useful one. After all, Remina was already enough of a good weapon" Verdea replied
Remina simply clicked her tongue from being annoyed at hearing that
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"Verdeans. I have to tell you one thing" Veskal said
Verdea looked curiously at what Veskal wanted to say, until he looked serious like that
Maybe about 'don't die' or something
"... What Vainzel feels may be true. Something's changed about you"
"... Meanin?"
"... I don't know why you are more... Mature and calm"
Veskal began to move, without saying any further, leaving Verdea with her mouth half open in surprise
He was surprised, but he was not confused by what Veskal meant
He knew very well what Veskal meant
"... Verdeans. We have to go now" Remina said
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Verdea silently looked at Veskal who had gone straight ahead of her and disappeared at a turn. A smile began to form on his face as a memory flashed across his head
Only, his smile at that moment...
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"Come on. We can't waste more time"
Remina nodded with a still confused feeling. They quickly ran in the opposite direction to Veskal and Collin, going towards where they had to plant a seed
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"Hm... You can be stupid too?"
"... Why say that?"
I had already saved all the Dark Elves from their grasp and covered them using tendrils right beside me. Even some of the Vampires had also been killed and scattered on the floor, drenched in blood. They look stupid now
And some of these abnormal troops also died lying around after being pierced in the heart. If I'm right, then we should kill them like we killed a vampire
"I don't know why you called me stupid, even if things have turned around now"
"... Why is your Mana leaking down? It will only drain your energy loh~"
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He can see Where now hm...?
"At least my leaked Mana is more useful than your new eye" I provoked him
Darwin shakes his head in a sign of annoyance
"You're pretty careful"
"Congratulations, you're the last person to know about it" I mocked him once again
Silence came leaving the two of us feeling annoyed towards each other. I was upset that he didn't want to leave, and Darwin was upset that I had denounced him
When is this guy moving? He would only kill all the troops living with him if this continued. Or does he just want to buy time until I run out of Mana?
Fighting his army is no longer a big deal to me. I'm alone here, with no one to worry me about their safety. But that person, he did not even care at all even though the number of his troops was reduced and died
Also, I need to get these wounded Dark Elves out. They will indeed be safe in my tendril ball because it is difficult to tear, but the language is different again if they intend to take this ball and bring them running
I have to go out and throw them at my friends. It was the only way right now to make sure these Dark Elves were safe
"I must admit, you have a terrifying amount of Mana. You don't even try to hide it, until it looks like it's dark purple"
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I'm tired of him. If he knew my Mana limit was going to run out, he wouldn't move at all
In that case, I only have one quick way out
"Oh, thank you for the compliment. Now want to go forward or not after knowing it? If not
Get out there, you rotten bat"
My provocation worked. Without hesitation, he ordered all his troops to advance first and dispel my attention. Merely, many of his advancing troops had already closed his eyes from my attack
My right-hand tendrils drifted between all the advancing men and precisely tied Darwin, pulled him out from the back of all his troops, then carried him near me until our bodies clung together
"What if we fight in a large area? I'll be happy about it"
In the next second, I broke into the roof of the secret tunnel, damaged everything in our path using his body, and managed to jump out from the underground. We finally got back upstairs
But not only Darwin, all the Dark Elves I covered with tendrils were also brought out from underground by relying on the sheer power of my left hand. That's why it hurts so much when it comes to handling two things at once in each of my hands
Darwin released himself by thrashing and ripping my hand after that, but I directly hit him to the ground as well to take some time
And with all my might, I chanted the tendril ball that covered the Dark Elves in a spinning manner, while shouting...
"CATCH!!!"
-- In the distance, in a small forest, and throw them towards it as well
The sound of a loud bang hitting a person could be heard after the tendril ball disappeared from sight
Alright, Albert or Zaphir must have caught them. Now-now
!!!
Reflexes, I protected my head to block the attack from Darwin which quickly darted before me. As a result, I was hit down and fell to the ground very hard
Shit, it hurts so much...
My left hand still hurts from throwing just now, and now my right hand has to be hit hard...
I need to regenerate quickly
I forced my healing magic to react immediately, but Darwin once again darted to attack me. Although I could avoid it with great difficulty, he kept attacking and gave me no time to heal myself
But he suddenly stopped doing it, and that's when I saw an opportunity to heal myself as soon as possible
"RAAAGHHH!!! YOU GUYS!!! GO IN THAT DIRECTION AND KILL EVERYONE YOU SEE!! WHY SHOULD YOU BE GIVEN ORDERS FIRST, FOOLISH BEASTS!!!?" He shouted to his troops
They all instantly complied and flew towards the direction where I threw that Dark Elf-filled orb
Darwin then turned towards me with a face that looked like a demon, with his eyeballs almost popping out as his sense of regret peaked
"You and me, Oberon...! Let's enjoy this bloody night, and forget about everything else!!!"
Frighteningly. I don't know who was intimidated
"By pleasure. Too bad it's not my blood that's gonna spill tonight"
You careless already gave me enough time to heal myself. Both my arms can move normally again now
So I have to get rid of it first? It's gonna be very troublesome. He was a troublesome opponent because his physical strength could be as strong as mine
Shen must have escaped by now, while we were fighting. Looks like we're going to fail to catch that guy...
