The Book Of Flowers
Memory of the Past
-- - Night day ---
So, like this in short...
Seven men became new servants for Verdea. The seven of them were Xiang's prisoner victims, and were from all sorts of races in the world
Ilias the human. He has the most leadership skills. Unfortunately, he stuttered, and what he said sounded a little less obvious. Pretty smart, and also noisy
Then Nazia, from the beast race, had a form like a jungle cat. He's the smartest, based on a fleeting assessment. He is capable of speaking well, and I'm sure it would be quite pleasant if he could relax or not be a little formal. Unfortunately, he could not take the initiative, until someone had to help him first
Frit, a Dwarf. The noisiest man, and also the one I should keep from Verdea as far as I can. He has a hyperactive attitude, even from his visible body movements. But he was gentle, and never hurt any of his friends despite his attitude. It's just, I don't trust him very much in any of that...
Riko, a beast who has the form of a bear. He's probably the most to learn manners. I heard from others that he was actually a criminal who liked to steal and oppress, until one of his victims was even found dead even though unintentional. But, hearing more about his past, I did not bother much about his presence in this place
Yure, of the human race. A mercenary from the Gong kingdom, but is fired for failing to do his job due to pity for the target. He doesn't talk much, but he can do things effectively
Pino, a Dwarf higher than Frit despite not being able to reach Ilias. She was shy, and everyone could see her. Not even one of the friends who had the same fate knew too much about him, other than his hometown located in the Dwarven city of Xagan, which I did not know of its location
Then lastly, Reynold. He was the one who looked the most suitable to be their mediator the seven. But he doesn't act much if it's not told or the situation isn't possible. His proactive attitude is absolutely nil
I'd better put the quiet ones with my noisy friends to make sure they can act. And the noisy ones I'll give them a job that will keep them calm
"Ilias and Riko will work under Ivor. They say that they are good at cooking even though they want to be regular cleaning maids...
Nazia and Frit will be gardeners with Ordelia, and will also be the primary caretakers of Verdea's needs. They felt like the most competent, although I might have to be around Frit constantly while he was on duty
Then, rest. Yure, Pino, Reynold, they're gonna be put under Luxor and Lyralia's watch so they can talk a little bit more with other people"
The interview and arrangement are over. All that's left is to register them as helpers and residents of this country, using my name and Verdea
But, it would be difficult if they remembered where they came from. A letter of transfer of those from the original country will be required in this matter
Even when I signed up, the whole process was quite difficult. And all I got was a passport and a pass that wasn't very useful now
Hmphc... I hope their business has no problems like mine
*Tok!*
Hm? Someone knocked on my bedroom door
"Come in"
That guy opened my door after getting permission and showed himself
Veskal appeared as that person, and went closer to me
He looked happy, so what he was about to say didn't seem to be too serious
"Why? Got something valuable in the middle of the road?" I asked him
Veskal pum chuckled in response to my words. "You also saw that thing, right?" He retaliated
Well, that's it
I nodded slowly with a smile that slowly began to form
"He's already starting to grow tall. It only took a while for that little seed to grow as tall as a tree like us"
And it won't take long. The more events that occur, the establishment of Verdea will only continue to be more determined
Then by the time it arrived, he would be able to fight against the entire world when needed
"She learns fast, and sometimes gives me goosebumps when I see her now" Veskal commented
"There's still a lot he has to learn. Mainly, he had to control his emotions well"
"Ah yes, you have a point. The boy is a bad liar to himself and his friend"
What he said at the hearing will surely make a profound impression on all who have seen him
Some may worry when they listen to it. A few more pieces would probably scorn him for already daring to fight Yuriel. The last few sections will surely be amazed to see it
It all depends on the people and Verdea itself. Because of his firm stance, we all agreed to let him form his own identity. Well, even though we never forced it to be something we wanted
A genuine picture of him and wanting him to show everyone is important. He must decide for himself what the embodiment of the image is
And he has chosen. We will help him to polish the form until it looks in accordance with what he wants
"Then... The debutant will arrive tomorrow..." Veskal then muttered on my bed
...
"I wasn't too worried about Verdea in that debutant. But...
Because of you, I just remembered that Miralius had not prepared anything for the talent show" I replied
Lothawat!
I haven't prepared anything at all! Absolutely nil!
I was busy teaching Verdea that long, then the trial took so much time and energy that I forgot what I was supposed to do
How'this???
"Vivacious... Very worried" Veskal commented seeing me who looked confused
Much time has been wasted. Do I have to use my power alone to grow flowers?
It'll be easy, but...
Most of my friends grew their flowers from the beginning...
If I give them the flowers I made with my magic, it feels very unfair to them. The hard work they have put out will be meaningless in front of the flowers I grow in an instant
"Why don't we just buy flowers at the city market before sunrise tomorrow? I'm sure someone's open given the magnitude of this event?"
That's just as bad, Veskal...!!
He turned his face when he realized the contents of my mind. He slowly got an idea why we shouldn't do it in this situation
Suddenly, he gasped as if he had an idea
"How about we pick up some dandelion tonight??" He said to me
...
Dandelion...?
Ah yes! The flower grew wild and scattered a lot in the meadow. We need to find the place, pluck them, and bring the flowers back for storage
We have reason to work hard
"Tonight? Let's do it right away" I responded
The night is not too late either. We have plenty of time
We both had to go out through the window quietly but quickly, to find some sacks first. Then, we had to search for the nearby meadow of the city of Hortensia
Looks like we have to go through the forest near Magnolia village first to find the nearest meadow...
It won't be too far with our running speed, it's just...
......................
-- Near the village of Magnolia --
We have to start walking slowly from this place. Pity the animals that live in this forest if we have to wake up because of our behavior
...
It's been a long time. We did precede this place once or twice during the back and forth trip. But, this is the first time I can see this forest again in a good way
I remembered something. Is the tree still standing, right...?
...
...
Oh-
My steps stopped when I found a tree I was looking for. Veskal just looked at me in confusion, mainly wondering why I was looking at the tree
This tree I haven't seen in a long time...
"Why, Vainzel?" Veskal asked
"... You remember how I told you about the first time I met Verdea, right?"
...
Veskal was then seen thinking, recalling all the details back, then retelling them
"Rubber. And that tree...
That apple tree is where we introduced ourselves"
Apparently, this tree persisted after the events of Blood Sabbath, unlike other trees
I can distinguish the shape of certain trees, and most of these trees are seeds that are replanted. But the tree we met first...
He's standing right here. The small tree that looked dry at that time, now has grown some red apples that look delicious
...
It was as if he had grown up together with Verdea, starting when the two of us met
I slowly approached the tree, holding it right on the trunk to start talking while looking up
"Hey, how are you? Still recognize me?" I asked the tree
One of the roots began to creep out asking for my hand. I slowly held the roots as if to welcome an old friend who I could only now meet
Then, an apple of his fell, right into my hand. Before falling to the ground, I immediately focused on catching the apple and holding it in my hand
"... A present?"
The roots of the tree were waving, perhaps a sign of agreement
Ah so...
"thank you. I'll give this to Verdea along with your greetings"
The tree wiggled its branches this time, probably out of excitement
Thank goodness if so
"Well, that's amazing! I want one too!" Veskal asked
Responding to Veskal, the tree dropped one of its apples. It's just...
*buy!*
The apple hit Veskal's head, causing him to moan and complain of pain
"Evil! You didn't even give a sign...!" Veskal who was annoyed as he continued to moan said
I just laughed to see him, especially when he picked up his apple that fell to the ground
The tree just waved one of its branches again, as if it were laughing
"It turns out the tree can be nosy too huh...?" Veskal muttered
"Not everyone. Perhaps this one tree is as natural as Verdea" I said to him
"Unfortunately he's imitating the child's bad habits..."
An apple fell again, but just as Veskal extended his hand to check the apple
Looking at the second apple that fell, Veskal reflex tried to catch it and succeeded
He looked at the second apple in his hand, then turned to the tree
"Oh! That's a good sign. Some say if an apple falls near or hits you, it means you will be overwritten with sustenance!" I said
Veskal lowered his head with a blush, hearing my words
"thank you. I'm sorry I said bad..." He said slowly then
I just smiled at the tree, and inadvertently saw another apple fall on me until I had to catch it
Hm...! It seems that our sustenance is both equal
"Thank you again. But sorry, we have to go now" I said to the tree
The twigs seemed to be waving again, but they looked very faint. It seemed like he let us go, but felt sad as well
Well, I'm really sorry. I know you will be sad, but we also have to do something tonight
"... Oh yeah"
I asked Veskal to come closer and started whispering into his ear
"If we've picked the flowers, I want us to go back and give some to accompany this tree"
That way he won't feel sad anymore. I hope...
We paid our respects to the tree, and began to walk back to the meadow we were looking for
...
"You know Vainzel. I remembered something when I discussed the attitude of that tree and the mischievous Verdea, for some reason"
Hm?
"What indeed?" I asked
Veskal fell silent and muttered, wondering if he should tell me that
"... Maybe not very important. But...
I remember the woman in my dreams. His face was faint, so I didn't know who" He said
A lady?
...
The dream is a reflection of memory. And if he meets someone in his dream but his face is blurry, then...
It might be a person he knew, yet he forgot or could not remember...
"Any right? I also wonder why Verdea can remind me of him"
"... It's just my assumptions, but it's definitely because you love that person as much as you love Verdea"
"People that man... As much as I love Verdea...?"
...
"But if it is...
Why did I forget her figure...?"
...
L'm... I also have no answer for that
It's not like I've never lost anyone to such a degree. I don't understand the feelings of people like him, and that's why I don't dare to talk too much
Memory is more precious than gold. I can't imagine what would happen if I lost one of those memories
"... Ahahaha! Sorry, it ruined the mood! We should just hurry, before our sleep time decreases" Veskal said
He began to speed up his pace, inviting me to do so as well
I just went with him, but my head kept bowing a little because of pity for my friend on this one
Among the three of us, he was the one who had experienced the most unpleasant things. I was amazed by her who could keep smiling amidst the pain in her heart...
...
Memories of the forgotten past...
It must have hurt a lot. Be it to the heart, or to the mind...
...
Now I understand how it feels. That's why, I really...
Thanking God because I can remember my two friends very clearly, even though thousands of years have passed
