The Book Of Flowers

Four eyes with Veskal

--- Night, Thyme castle---

"Make sure no one will be eavesdropping, right?"

"It has. Vainzel had not returned yet, so the others were waiting for him right now. In short, for some time we'll be safe discussing"

Verdea nodded, then opened the door wider so that Veskal could enter quickly and closed the door again tightly before anyone could see

"Even Remina shouldn't know this, because she definitely won't be able to lie later"

Veskal let out his breath. "I'm actually wondering why you want to keep this a secret..." He said later

"I told you that, didn't I? And also, I want to convey all things from my own mouth, with a definite answer"

"After I thought about it, wouldn't it be easier to find the answer with Vainzel?"

"That's exactly what I want to avoid Veskal...! He will definitely be upset first because big brother did not give a definite answer even though I already bothered to come...?"

Verdea sat on her bed breathing tired

Meeting Rosalia was something dangerous to me, and Verdea understood that. I didn't really want him to come there, and Verdea understood that too

Then, if I heard that he didn't get anything clear from Rosalia, Verdea knew that I would be so upset that I would feel like a burden, even if I didn't intend to

It can be overcome, but it is best avoided. So as best as possible, Verdea wanted to get confirmation first before throwing that information at me. He wanted to increase the time they could spend on something more important

That was because Rosalia had also told him that Jael was healing herself. And when he was healed, Verdea knew that it would be a big deal for everyone by his side

"You understand my brother better than me, Veskal. So, at least I want to get a little understanding of him from you" Verdea said again

Veskal was stunned before once again sighing

"You've seen and heard about him as a whole before. I don't need to tell you who's supposed to be this thorough..."

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Verdea was stunned

He's seen and heard about Rosalia...? Since their discussion in Rose's castle...?

Verdea can catch a few things, but he can't put all the patterns together

"He loves tea. He always had a calm face. Often carrying a fan, acting like a queen. His manner of speaking was very polite even though he was ma-"

"I'm impressed that you remember the less important details as well" Veskal interrupted Verdea who was busy muttering

"... Don't tell me, you were talking about when he was honest for a moment when we were in the reception room?" Verdea asked later

"That's what's going on. In fact, his entire presence in front of us was the one that was domed"

Verdea jerks. The question is getting more and more, even though the space is getting narrower

"... Apparently, I still can't understand you..." Verdea muttered later, feeling riled up

"Rosalia is like that. No one will be able to understand him as a whole, except himself. Sometimes he is honest, sometimes not. He was a cheap smile, but also very terrible when angry. The best parable is probably..."

Veskal was stunned for a moment, before he flicked his finger to get a precise picture

"He always had tea, even if he didn't like it" Veskal said steadily

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And it somehow made Verdea look at him with a blank face that started to gather up resentment

"... Why are you looking at me like that, Veri?"

"You should have said that since you were stupid!!"

Verdea throws a pillow with all her might until it hits Veskal's face and makes him fall to the floor to whimper

"What's wrong with you trying to throw me with a pillow?!" Veskal protest. "You even used your right hand for that!"

"You already have a clear answer, but instead it makes me have to rack my brain first!" Verdea retaliated

Veskal quietly did not answer, trying to figure out what Verdea meant

Seeing the confused Veskal, Verdea stood before his bed, shadowing Veskal

"Remember that parable of yours just now. Then listen to me carefully

You clearly know the answer, if 2nd brother always does all the things he doesn't like to do, right??"

Veskal also realized to hear Verdea's explanation. "You're right..." Veskal muttered

Still upset, Verdea took the pillow and swung it to hit Veskal again many times

"That's why I said you were stupid!" He called

"Ouch-o! Forgive me!" Veskal pleaded

The distinctive pouting face was shown by Verdea, before she threw her pillow back on the bed

Veskal got up from the floor, took a few steps away from Verdea before returning to talk

"After learning something about your brother, what's your next move?"

But Veskal was ignored by him, who was busy muttering for new answers after the first door had opened

Veskal tried to catch Verdea's attention by flicking a finger, but Verdea was already too late in his mind

"Verdea! Verdea!"

Veskal tried to call out his name, but Verdea still did not say

He laughed because he was familiar with the scene

'This child is starting to act like Vainzel', Vescal muttered inwardly

Therefore, Veskal shook Verdea's body, until he was half surprised

"Vainzel will laugh at you just now"

Verdea was at first astonished, before finally realizing that she was dissolving in her mind and ignoring Veskal completely, just like I had always done at some point

"Don't ignore that first. I've got the first key, so I feel excited to find all the answers" He said later, with a reddened face as Veskal smiled nosily

The atmosphere was silent again after Veskal let out a small sigh, while shaking his head

"If I could give Veri a word, I'd say... If Rosalia is opposite to you, but the same

You both have people and goals that you want to strive for. But difference... Rosalia's people are no more..." Veskal said

"... So he did all this for revenge...? To all mankind...?"

Verdea fell silent, so did Veskal

"... No. gabe. If you say he is similar to me, then he cannot possibly do it for revenge" Verdea said after thinking in more detail

"I'm not sure either. But I can assure you that your paths are different

Because like he said. He doesn't trust anyone. It was either the old me, or Jael who was closest to him now, even though he said he believed in him" Veskal explained

"But what makes me still confused is, why does he want to save people, even though he hates them?

"Hm~ That's a good theory"

Rosalia's words raised so many questions, that if Verdea and Veskal were to count them, they would only waste time

His brother was smart to give a good sentence so that his intentions were not immediately known. Verdea was even hesitant, I could examine Rosalia's thoughts on this one

Rosalia's after something big. Something wide-scale, involving every human being maybe even every living thing in the world

Something that involves the whole human being...

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Like something entrusted to Verdea. Something that involves the whole human being...

"I... Must ask Marcellus right now" Verdea muttered

Veskal clearly heard that, flinched instantly

"Why should he?"

"Because if it involves world-scale, that person is more experienced

He also entrusted me with one thing. One thing he wanted to pass on to the owner of this seal"

Verdea stared at the seal in her right hand, before staring back at Veskal. "thank you. You've helped a lot tonight" he said later

"... You talk like we're going to split up"

"Not really. Maybe tonight, the answer is yes"

Veskal smiled slightly. He understood what he had to do now, walking out of Verdea's room

But his steps came to a halt when he had just reached his doorstep, before turning back towards Verdea and saying, "Ah, I forgot to tell you something"

His smile appeared, before he spoke again

"It's good to help"

A sentence of appreciation for having been able to satisfy himself and others came out of Veskal's mouth

Verdea was stunned, then chuckled after hearing it

"Why try? I think something's bothering you"

Veskal spontaneously smiled warmly at the laughter of the boy, before he shook his head in astonishment

"none. Good night, ambassador sir"

Veskal began to move out, closing the door behind him

And while he was walking down the castle hallway, he just smiled happily with an empty mind

Not long after, he met me who had just returned, along with Remina behind me

"Ah, Vescal. I just wanted to meet you and Verdea. But you seem to be new from her room?" I asked

Veskal silently smiled, making us both astonished to see him who looked happy

"There are some things he wants to tell you as well. But, the time is not right now" He replied later

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"Is that so...? So she wants to sleep, huh...?"

No. gabe. Veskal doesn't just mean that. His words were too vague this time

Looks like Verdea has already gotten something from Rosalia. But... He couldn't tell me that first

Just like when he managed to resurrect his seal. He probably didn't want me to think too much, because that information would only be burdensome

That kid's easier to read these days. But because of that too, I can at least understand in what kind of situation I should talk to him

"All right then. I'd better get some sleep too" I commented

"But, Oberon. Isn't what you want to say important?" Remina asked

"Maybe. But as Veskal said, Verdea's gonna be asleep for a little while"

Remina was silent not replying, with a sigh of wonder

I can do it tomorrow when he's up. And if my guess is correct, Verdea might be looking to see Marcellus right now

Marcellus was one of the main supporters of Verdea's development today. Although I do hate that one spirit, I cannot deny that fact

If he wants to help, that's good. I don't know what he was possessed by, but I'm sure Marcellus also changed from what we Elves know

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"Then, Veskal"

I want to say this some time in the future. I didn't think I would do it today

Veskal nodded to be ready to respond to me. After a sigh of relief came out of my mouth, a sentence finally came out

"Other times if you're hiding something, don't do it to me. I can read you like a book"

Veskal's eyes were wide open, hearing the greeting of the deliverance. Speech like a parent who has let go of his child who will live independently

But he had not had time to react, kusentil his forehead so that he did not continue to be pensive

She moaned because of that, putting on a pouting face to cover her expression before that

"... And thank you for taking care of Verdea. Who would have thought that the mysterious child we adopted back then was now the best friend we could both trust"

It's been a long time running. A lot of things started to change

Just like their height, Veskal and Verdea have also started to look mature

It's time I didn't have to interrupt between their thoughts. What's best for them, only they know. Depends if they want to tell me that or not, from now on

But, look at her silent self stunned right now. He seemed to be percolating well what I had just thrown at him

"Then, good night. Don't sleep too much tonight, listen...?"

He did not respond, until I shook my head

He'll be conscious any minute, but I don't have to wait. I've been feeling very tired today, thinking about the continuation of tomorrow

We both moved with Remina who looked astonished but did not dare to ask, and occasionally looked at Veskal who was still stunned

After we disappeared from view, Veskal began to raise his head, straight facing the hallway

"... I don't know why everyone is thanking me today"

He said so, but he was happy...

He was happy to be able to help while he could...