The Book Of Flowers

Black Magic

-- A moment before, Lily Castle----

"Thyme castle gang seems to be heading somewhere"

Rosalia widened her eyes hearing the report. He began to send the informant away and began to bite his thumb

There was something that made him unhappy with our departure. But, the rice had already become porridge. He had to find another path to immediately execute what was on his mind

"An unpleasant report?" A voice asked him

The voice coming from a black-robed person standing beside him spoke, while grinning slightly

That person was standing under a dark shadow that left his entire face covered in darkness. His bright red eyes exchanged glances with Rosalia who looked annoyed sitting on her favorite chair in the room

"of course. You know why, don't you?" Rosalia ketus

That figure took the time to laugh

"I was just joking to lighten the mood. Although there were not many materials that could be used to do that" He replied later

Rosalia threw away her face and grumbled. A joke is not something he needs right now

The gaze of the person's eyes began to turn into a gaze that signified curiosity. Something he wanted to know since knowing Rosalia's plan began to stir up want to be said

"Why is the princess interested in that Elf?" He also asked

"He's Oberon, you know!?"

Listening to Rosalia's reply, the person grinned and showed a shocked face at once out of delight

"It's incredible..." The man responded. "Who would have thought that the short Elf was Oberon in this period after Aestas the gentle one" He added

"I want him. I want him to be my subordinate, no matter what. If that kid can get to him, then I should be able to"

Rosalia smashed into the hand of the chair she was sitting on with both of her hands in annoyance. He then relaxed his body and sat irregularly while holding his face

During these few months he had a chance, none of those opportunities had any loopholes to get out. He could try it, but it looked risky. Rosalia had absolutely no idea what she had to do to get me hooked on working under her. He's really out of ideas

"Prophey princess. You're lucky no one's listening right now" The guy tried to convince her

"I know it! Don't confuse me with something that isn't needed right now!"

That person shook his head while continuing to smile in response to his master who had just snapped at him

"So that's why you've seen so many thoughts since we last met..."

"... Just ignore that. I haven't heard your report on the Distance and Orcs"

The figure was only stunned for a moment, unimpressed by the sidetracked topic. But in any case, he had a task to complete first

"I can tell you I'm a little disappointed, princess. The lower orcs were submissive faster than I thought" he reported

"... Goody. At least he'll be useful for my plans later"

Jael just sighed and covered her with a smile, knowing full well that her feelings had just been ignored

Rosalia's mind started to fill up again

He had started to gather troops since then. He planned to invade several places to take control of them

After that, he would use that power to ascend to the throne later, or at least replace Artorius. All that he did was for the crown to be over the head of the man he could control his destiny

If he could get me, his plan would be smoother with the support of the Elves behind him. And once he gets the crown, then he will be able to do even more things

He considered the Elves inferior. Everyone did look down on the Elves, but he only saw everything as pawns in his game. Especially since now there was an unexpected factor that emerged, namely an Oberon who somehow came out of his area of power to become a servant of a prince of a foreign country

"And so, I was curious about the way you knew the Elf's true identity" The man said

"Why do you think I invited my sister to the party and let Veskal go?"

Rosalia's sentence makes the person's head spin and gets an idea why

"Haha! You really are a crafty person! You're better at using black magic than I am..."

Rosalia glanced at the man

"Save compliments. You know very well that you can destroy a village if you get bored, right?"

The figure began to be attracted back

"I can only destroy. I don't think it's as complicated as you and that's my weakness"

He always thought, why would that person want to work under him? He can kill anyone he wants, but he works under Rosalia's orders?

Rosalia met him when she heard about a witch who destroyed the city of Bougenville a few years ago. The city was the main supplier of Hortensia royal clothing and jewelry, and the place was destroyed just because of a man

He approached the man among the atmosphere of the charred city and spread his hands towards the man. He then accepts Rosalia's hand and agrees to work under her

However, whenever Rosalia asked why, she simply replied "I'm just a person who seeks true power"

True strength...

What the man said did not enter Rosalia's deacon. The question is never answered with a satisfactory answer

She was frustrated, coupled with all the plans she had made and scribbled right now to get myself to her side. He can't trust anyone, not even that person. However, he had no problem with it as long as the people working under him were willing to become pawns

He doesn't want to trust anyone. Everyone around him is just a liar and a hypocrite, even his family

The absolute ruler of the whole world. Everyone will bow under his feet

He doesn't want to be famous. He does not want wealth. He doesn't want to get love. He just wanted the crown first, and made the next move. Sounds simple, but more complicated and confusing than expected

And one thing came to his head...

He began to think that all this was due to his sister Verdea, as a disturbing factor. As someone who currently has power over me, yet refuses to take advantage of it

Rosalia's head always felt sore when she saw the way I and Verdea interacted. We look inseparable in his eyes. Something he didn't want to know considering that he wanted me in his grasp

He thought of killing Verdea, but still sought good benefits for him through the outcome of that decision

But, if he doesn't move as well, I'll be further and further out of reach of his hand. And he was forced to ignore me, do the plan in a longer groove

Because of all that, he's out of his mind. And therefore, he called the man to meet him even though his work was not yet fully completed

"Well... My head's dizzy. Make yourself useful" Rosalia said

The man laughed a little

"Not to worry. What do you want me to do? Make you tea? Spy on them? Or the...

You want me to kill your sister right away...?" He asked, without any hesitation

"Do whatever, but be careful. Oberon is not just any Elf at all

Kidnapping Verdea and taking her captive might be better. But, I don't guarantee the success of it to get Oberon hooked" Rosalia warned

Again, the man took the time to laugh

"I assume you're underestimating me right now, so I'm going to be serious" He retorted, feeling challenged

And that person disappeared into the shadows. No one knows where and how he went. But for sure, she disappeared—leaving Rosalia alone again in the room, waiting for her to return

Rosalia just sat there for hours and closed her eyes

...

The afternoon passed without any reports. Rosalia even had to reject all the servants who had come in to remind her of the food that had been served

...

Evening day came. He still hasn't opened his eyes. People might think he's asleep, but he's not. He just refuses to do something until he gets something

Rosalia had grown impatient and wondered why the man had not arrived for so many hours. He was probably playing around, and the thought of it irritated Rosalia

He sat in his chair as before and put his finger in the arm of the chair, with his eyes already fully opened this time

Being impatient, he did one thing

"Jael. Hurry back"

It was a slightly careless deed, as it had forced the person to return immediately

The man was surprised to hear his name being called. 'Yael', called. He thought there was something very urgent, especially hearing that the master was very unhappy

"Sorry to interrupt, but you haven't been back for hours. I think you just need to spy on something in no time" Rosalia said, half annoyed

"I'm sorry too. But there was indeed nothing interesting to do while watching them earlier. And also..." The man said

"And also?"

"It looks like the Oberon just found out that I'm using magic and watching them"

Rosalia flinched

He realized that he was the cause of it and cold sweat ran down his forehead. By calling out the person's name, he might disturb his concentration until the person is forced to run away and leave a small trail

"La-then how?" Rosalia was nervous

"... Looks like we should be patient and not keep an eye on them for a while, or at least on this day"

"Huh!?"

"Please, princess. I did it so they wouldn't be too suspicious of me"

Silent. Rosalia wanted to be angry, but it was her fault. And he knows exactly that

"... Hid. Alright. I won't bother you either"

The man smiled with appreciation. Mainly because Rosalia understood that she did not need to be restricted too much anymore in this regard

Finally, he could vent the pleasure as he pleased again, without the need for certain restrictions that were too restrictive. All these things now they really need if they want to obey Rosalia's wishes

"Thank you to you" He even said as he saluted Rosalia

There can be no more mistakes. Whether it's a few days, a few weeks or a few months, Rosalia will wait

As long as he could hold me in his hands, he didn't care. He wanted to be able to get me in a fast time and the right way

He'll make sure one day he gets me, no matter how

But, while he was frustrated with it, someone eavesdropped on him from the outside. Someone who wasn't by his side, of course

"Good report to the noble queen Celeste" The eavesdropping man said