The Book Of Flowers
Curious
a few hours later, Thyme Castle----
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He asked us all to get together, not as usual. For the first time he had the initiative to start a discussion with us in the middle room
We even had to leave Eleanor because she still had some business. Black Hunt I also asked to keep him with Albert so that there would be no problems
This must be something important. Moreover, he looks very agitated and hesitates to discuss with us right now
But, there seems to be less here...
"Sorry to interrupt your party. But, I have something I have to say that might sound like a bad idea" she opened it
"It's okay. There was nothing interesting at the party but the food"
"And we managed to pick up some to take home!"
Luxor and Ivor were acting silly. But I'll ignore it because they've managed to smuggle some food out of that castle
"... I'll meet Rosalia at Rose's castle, starting in the next few days at the right time"
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Heh-h?
"What???"
"I didn't hear wrong??"
Huh huh?
"Wait on! Stop the noise and let Verdea explain"
I also want to know what it means to say that idea...
Rose Castle is the home of our enemies. Getting in there is probably the same as killing yourself. It does not mention that Jael always creeps around the shadow of the castle today (Based on what Artorius tells us)
That's a bad idea. Very bad
And also, what's the point??
"You may want to protest, but I want you to know what my 2nd brother told me while we were dancing"
I thought he wanted to say something to Verdea. What bad thing has he suggested to his sister try...?
'If you are curious, I will tell you everything about the hidden truth. But, let's start with your mother first'
!!!
"That's what he told me"
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"Well... I should have known that you were still a child. You must have eaten his words for missing mom-"
"No Luxor. You're wrong"
Yep. He was wrong
I already understand what Rosalia meant by those words
"Restrain what he said to Verdea" I suggested
"really. If you understand, it will help" Verdea added
Everyone starts to look thinking. But Ordelia got enlightened first
"He vaguely said that he would tell you everything you wanted to know. But he has to start with your mother's problem first"
The perfect answer. That way everyone can understand
"It's possible that 2nd brother already knows what we want to know about him. But, he also at the same time wanted to buy time by starting from my mother
That's why I had to come. Although this is a trap, we can at least get a little enlightenment about who Rosalia Hortensia is, and what her goal is" Verdea further explained
That's... It can be a double-edged sword
We'll probably get some good information from him, if he's honest. But, if I were to repeat Verdea's words...
He might want to buy some time, so the plan is already in place first...
And the second problem, Rosalia may be lying, intending to finish off Verdea at that place
But most likely, the second one will not happen. There was no way he would do something that could make him clearly look guilty, especially in his area of power
We should not cling too much to the information, nor should we be a little careful about what Rosalia is doing
So that's what he wanted to say and caused us to go home early
"All right, I'll allow it" I replied
"... Well, I'm sure the others think so too" Luna continued
The others shook their heads with stiff marks of disapproval, making Luna instantly resigned
"Are you really sure you want to get into Rosalia's game?" Frank asked
"If it helps, I will
I will do to lead my friends into a better world, as we all promised together..." Verdea said, staring at the seal on her right hand
His clenched hand also showed his already formed determination. The determination of someone who is ready to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals
But...
Even Veskal and Ordelia were confused by the meaning of Verdea. What does he mean to all of us?
No, not Frank! I swear that I didn't force him to make such a big promise! Don't look at me with that deadly look again!
"Ah, I digress! Don't mind what I just said, Grandpa. I was just talking because of a little stress just now" Verdea interrupted between our tensions
He gave us all his usual smile. But we all knew right away that he was hiding something behind that smile
Hmr... He was hiding something again...
It reminded me of what Veskal said that Verdea had been acting strange since our infiltration of Xiang
Veskal said that Verdea seemed 'more mature', than usual
If I recall, his attitude is like that. For a moment, his childish attitude was indeed visible. But...
He always acted as if he was holding back whenever he had the chance. And he even started to get stronger in making his stand, to the point of daring to challenge Yuriel in the trial without my consent
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Should I normalize this change...?
Did I push this kid so much to mature that he forced himself to do something for us...?
What I'm doing... Really true...?
In the midst of that worry, Father held my shoulder. It also made me realize that everyone was so worried about me being suddenly silent
"You doubt something. Is something wrong, my son?" Alf asked
"... I was just wondering if...
I was wrong, to have pushed Verdea until she felt burdened like this...?"
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My friends did not answer. More precisely, no one knows the answer
That was because, the only one who could answer was Verdea. He alone knows what is best for him
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"You're not wrong, Vain..."
Heh?
"You're never wrong. You always know best, if it's about us
That's why we're willing to make you our guide to the light"
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Veri...
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"Verdea's right" Luna added
Uh-h?
"You did not become Oberon just because Father sat you in that position
You become an Oberon, because of your qualities and traits as a leader. And that is, you want to learn from your mistakes, accept them completely" Luna continued
He lowered his head, and started saying something again. "That's why I'm jealous of you. You make that generous and humble attitude very easy..."
"Well, despite the sarcastic attitude that followed as well, somehow" Luxor continued, making all my friends laugh at me
While I was just silently refraining from hitting their heads one by one
"My granddaughter's right. Although I hate it when Verdea has to be in danger with you, but you know best
Honey, this world is dangerous. So, don't make me worry about my grandson's safety, and reach your goal soon, Oberon"
Woah~ Honest as always!
Can't you encourage me with better words?
Well, anyway it's still a compliment too. After all, the atmosphere had already changed for the better by now
Substantial. How could he know any way to turn the mood around try? This kid was beyond my expectations
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"Pig-by the way... Where's Remina?"
That's what has intrigued me since then until I feel there's a shortage of people here
Is correct. Where is the kid? I'm sure he came home with us too and-
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"Order. Explain"
Ordelia flinched when I called her name, and immediately lowered her head. So did Lyralia and Ivor who took their eyes off me
Something's wrong, and they didn't tell me from the start...
"Tell me immediately"
