The Book Of Flowers
What is Given
-- The central chamber of Thyme castle ---
"And that is the early history of Vitario and the seven races. For the continuation, you should just read the book"
"Why???"
"Because it's been a boy's night!!"
"Don't call me that either. The name was just for Verdea to know?"
"Hey!!"
Huh...
I should have just refused when they asked to be told something...
Besides, why is Veskal here and listening??
You're 20 years old! Stories for kids like this still want you to hear??
"Ah, I was so embarrassed when I listened to that old story. It feels nostalgic, even though I'm not the real Alf..."
The three of us turned to look at Alf who blushed in shame and sat not far from us
Ah yes, right too. The father does sound very gallant in the history of Vitario that I know. Even he could dispel the 7 strongest demons at once to get away from western Vitario first
"Indeed, Alf used to be that strong, Vainzel?"
"Eitherway. But based on what other Elves like Zaphir said, Ayahanda in the story told was indeed that strong"
In fact, it is not a myth at all. If Ayahanda's body was still intact today until she was still practically alive, she might be able to wipe out the entire Sto Astra continent if she wanted to
Not brutally, but literally. What he did could at least be categorized as 'removing'
The strongest magic of Ayahanda is the illusion magic that comes from light magic and dark magic. He could control both of them without the slightest problem simultaneously, although theoretically it was impossible
"Cool... What was his strength other than an accurate future prophecy?" Veskal asked
"Ah, one example you've seen recently in Xiang" I replied
"Don't tell me...?"
"Yep! The Garden of Heaven is a magic given to the Father. The knowledge of magic was also passed down to all Oberon and the Elf higher-ups"
"I remember using it to date Titania. How nostalgic..."
...
My father was very happy to reminisce. But sometimes, the effect is very strange because what he says has very little to do with what is being said
"Then, you also often see this one when you stop by Miralius. Ayahanda's space-reality magic, named 'Midsummer Night Dream'" I continued
"ah! Are you able to demonstrate that magic as well for us to see?" Verdea enthusiastically asked
"No. That magic will kill me, and the payoff is much heavier than using the Garden of Heaven alone"
I'm being honest. No Oberon can defend Midsummer Night Dream. Only Father could use it without overloading his body, and it even made him have to turn his body into a Great Tree so as not to tear his Mana apart
"The bottom line is, if you guys want me to be a tree as well and be the supplier of that magic Mana, I won't" I added
"But yeah, if we could use Midsummer Night Dream for a while, it sounds really good doesn't it?" Luxor said, before he began to contemplate something
"Luxor's. We almost killed Luna and Ordelia while trying to do that. So that's why I ask you not to do it again, even if we ask all the higher-ups to help though!"
Hear...
When we were practicing the Garden of Heaven first, some of us only experienced severe dizziness and fell unconscious
But when we tried for A SECOND just using Midsummer Night Dream...
Ordelia could not wake up for a year, and Luna could barely cast magic properly, relying only on her arrow now...
The Mana Core they both cracked in that day. In one second we try that, then they'll both be killed in a painful way
"So, I have an important lesson: Don't burden your friends out of curiosity!" Explain
"All right! Don't be like you used to be!" Veskal called
"That sentence is so different!"
"But the point remains the same!"
All my friends who were watching simultaneously nodded slowly approving of Vescal
Ugh...!!!
I can't win this time... Please laugh as much as you face this clown in front of you...
"... But honestly, it's not better if God just intervened in this world, like when the beginning of man was made?" Verdea asked
Ooh~ That's a good question
The question was directed towards Alf. Someone who has met directly with the creator of the universe where they are now
Someone who might be able to understand what their creator thought, left this world to walk on its own
Alf sighed and closed his eyes. A sweet smile was implied on her lips as she thought of something before us all who were still waiting for an answer from her
"The same reason why I left the Elves and humans to live their own life paths, and left my duties completely..."
"- The answer is only one. We want to give you freedom, and feel it fully. God knows that one day he will no longer be needed by all his creatures, even though he tries to protect them all the time. And when that day comes, he doesn't want to curb anyone in the world, take what he's given" he added
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'Freedom'
Something subjective, depending on the particular individual, is the same as 'perfection'
Whatever a being in this world does, and the whole life of that being itself, they are a loan from God. Although, the creature can use the loan as he pleases
They can even do evil if they want to...
And God himself...
He didn't want to take what he gave. Something that he has promised, namely 'freedom' and 'perfection' attached to each of the races
The only people hated by God in this world are those who take 'freedom' and 'perfection' from others. When everyone is given their own freedom, and that person tries to take the property of the other, that doesn't sound ethical does it?
"You guys are good for what you are. That's why I didn't take your freedom, and only gave a small warning in case you broke something" Alf said again
And that's where the Elves came into being. The five sons of the Father were given the freedom to guide the newly formed people
The father did not give them a task of his own, a task that the Lord had given him. Because, God only gave the task to himself, and only him
He did not want to burden his children with that task, and give freedom to all of them in leading the way to a future for the Elves
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"Yep! This story's over, so how about we just talk about something else?"
It's best before new questions start popping up
"ah! But I'm still curious about the 6 leaders of the monsters first!" Veskal exclaims
He wanted to know how strong they were
"And we have not yet discussed more about the devils! Not that it will be important for now!" Verdea added
You just want me to tell you again, and I can see your hidden intentions
"I'm still curious about the story of the Elves!" Remina followed
This kid too???
"If it is the latter, ask Father to tell. He knows more about the details and the truth"
I don't want to handle them too often. My business is still pretty much for now
But I haven't escaped yet, the three of them have understood my intentions, immediately gathered together and sat by my feet without wasting much time
"Please tell me more!" They simultaneously said
"No!!"
All of my friends who were watching immediately laughed as the three of them kept begging me to go back
Yep! Keep laughing! I'm sure you'll be amused to see me like this!
I don't want to tell them anymore!!They would definitely ask for a further explanation if so...!
"Lord, give me patience!!"
At least help me not to tell the three of them until sunrise!!
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-- Not long after, Verdea's -- room
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"Vainzel's been away, isn't he?"
"Yes, everything is safe for us to talk about. Remina's room is quite far from yours, so she'll definitely take a while to come here"
"Good"
The two of them looked alert inside his room, until Verdea slowly approached Veskal with something in his hand
He also offered it to Veskal. Something that looks like a letter
"Send this to brother when you have time, after I am inaugurated as ambassador and Count. Then, advise the others to remain silent in the castle, and direct Vainzel to go meet the two of us according to what is in this letter"
"alright. Hope everything goes as you want"
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"I've found the right words today to use for my brother"
Verdea looks happy, knowing that he will hit the target on target
Veskal also understood the task at hand, slowly starting to take a relaxed attitude after hiding the letter behind his clothes
While my footsteps were heard starting to approach the room where the two of them were
