The Book Of Flowers
Answers to Ivor
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"So... Why are you here?"
We all just wanted to go back, and we found Ivor here, exhausted
Looks like he ran around in Goeitias for some reason. A sport? Impossible though
"I'm lost. I forgot that my ability to find the way was very bad, ehe~"
Ah, it's only natural...
"You can stand, right? We'd better get back"
"Alright, alright. This fierce brother is indeed upsetting..."
Huh, basic. Still calling me brother
Ivor stood up, but...
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Why is he just silent. Not to mention, his eyes were pointed to the side right at...
Verdea...?
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"What do you want with Verdea?" I asked
"Don't listen to us talk to each other later. Okay?" Ivor answered immediately
Wow very honest. He did not even turn his sentence around nor looked doubtful
"But why?" I asked again
"Because it's embarrassing okay?! Only Verdea should hear it!"
Ahahahah... Okay
I also gestured for Veskal and Natasha to follow me a little ahead. They nodded, as we walked first to give some distance, leaving Verdea and Ivor alone behind
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"So..."
Ivor wanted to start, but didn't know where to go. Therefore he only invited Verdea to walk first, because the three of us who had started to move away from their distance since then
"Why? I hope this is not precarious, Ivor" Verdea said, convincing Ivor to speak
"Ahaha... Yeah, it's not precarious. But, arguably quite important as well, especially for the five of us" Ivor began to talk
"The five of you...?"
"Luxor, Luna, Ordelia, Lyralia and I. We five"
"Well..."
"And this has to do with what Vainzel told us at that meeting"
"Hm..."
Verdea now understands. But...
He had no intention of telling Ivor any clear and straight answers to his questions
"Why does he regret the five of you being higher-ups, is that it?" Verdea asked to clarify, reciprocated by Ivor's nod
"The problem..."
He also gave details of his conversation with the others. As to what their respective vows were addressed to me. About the conclusions they came up with between those
Ivor spilled everything he felt and had just experienced to Verdea at the time, while the listener just opened his ears with an implied smile, and occasionally nodded in understanding
"So I came to you because I had to know the exact answer, what Vainzel wanted to us" Ivor concluded
"But why me? There's also Veskal, right?" Verdea began to answer with a question
"Because you're with him longer. Also, I'm not sure Veskal can give you a satisfactory answer"
"You're wrong. Veskal will tell you the answer soon, because he knows it well"
"How can you?"
"Eitherway. But I know that he knows the answer"
The answer had begun to revolve, so Ivor understood that Verdea did not intend to be too honest
It's just that he's already picked people. If he turns to Veskal now, he understands that I will definitely know his intentions
"At least give me a hint. We all really need this thing"
"Unfortunately Vainzel wants you to know for yourself. But some clues won't be dangerous either"
Ivor did not refuse. Also, he did not know if he should be grateful Verdea wanted to give a hint, or had to complain because this matter would be complicated
"Vainzel told me about how you lived as a child" Verdea began to talk
His words also attracted the attention of Ivor, who turned his head back to him
"He always told me how you guys always played in Miralius. Surround every swath of the area while probing every passerby. Also, when you choke on the dirty Mana in the Dark Forest area for not being careful so Luna and Ordelia have to help"
"Ugh, ignore that last part"
Ivor looked lethargic at the thought of him not being able to breathe at that time, while Verdea just laughed a little
"I don't know the picture, but what you're doing sounds fun. Even in some parts you are in danger"
"Well, everything's gonna be fun until we're in danger..."
Ivor started to chuckle now, so it was an opening for Verdea to hint
"That was every moment he cherished. Every detail you spend together, even in times of danger, he remembers everything" Verdea said
Ivor was silent to hear that. He tried to examine what Verdea said, and tried to listen better
"You know, he never told you about how you acted as a leader. Or at least, he had never gotten into that topic as much as he had gotten into the topic before, you know that?" Verdea asked, Ivor shook his head
"I don't know what you mean Verdea, really. It's better if you tell him directly, isn't it?" Ivor was frank
Verdea shook her head, resolute in what she had intended
"If Vainzel himself doesn't tell you, then I have no right" he retorted later
"One thing you should know Ivor..." Verdea said again. "Vainzel doesn't like to tie someone up just because he can. Remember that" he added
Verdea without saying anything else immediately got up and ran, approaching towards us who were walking in front while the real Ivor wanted to ward off his departure was immediately restrained
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Verdea's answer...
That answer was already known to Ivor himself. The five of them discussed it before Ivor decided to search for Verdea after
But he was left disappointed, because the answer to the conclusion he got from Verdea was exactly what was produced by the discussion of the five of them
Ivor was very disappointed, not knowing what to do with every piece he got to put together a puzzle of millions of possibilities
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"Or..."
Maybe the meaning of the sentence is the answer. Answer all the questions they were asked without asking
Bound, dislikes, regrets...
Perhaps, if he could match those three things first. Then forwarded with the others, and others, to continue to get the answer slowly
"Sad, the boy really only gave small pieces huh...?"
He needs someone else to help him think. And he knows someone who's perfect for it
"Now I'm going to find Lyralia. All of you want to play a riddle" He muttered to himself
He came running forward to catch up with the rest of us, and in a short time immediately entered into the topic of our little conversation
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-- somewhere -- somewhere
*Click, clack!*
*tss!*
*Click, clack!*
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The sound of clinking glass coming into contact with each other while in use. And some droplets are either liquids, which move from one container to another
Then...
*plop!*
After the sound of the tight glove was heard, the sound of split flesh took control of the air along with the smell of blood
Not just the usual smell. But a very disgusting smell, anyone who just recognized the smell might soon vomit on the spot
"Ah yes..."
The man's hoarse voice said, as he began to walk back and forth looking for what he needed to make, his 'little piece'
And while he was busy, another sound of footsteps rang out, coming down from the top floor towards the basement which was at least spacious enough for those 3 people
The arriving guest immediately asked his guard to stand by outside, waiting for the attention of the busy man to start the conversation
But he didn't come there to see the man's action. So, he immediately caught his attention with a clapping sound
The busy man turned around, showing his face that looked extremely... Messier
Half of his face was gone though not completely, leaving a black mark and a ball that could have gone out of place at any time. Half his mouth could not close, and showed his jaw that looked safe
And the half-bald man scratched his head, looking at the guest who came. The guest was very important, so his arrival without the invitation left him perplexed
"I didn't know that a supreme judge had this much free time" the man said, as he tried to turn his hunchbacked body back to work
"Same as you. I think we've agreed that the Chimera we made will be stored first to be turned off"
Yep. The guest, who is Yuriel, arrives to see a mad scientist who is just busy and obsessed with his work
"A-Ah... I just wanted to test the initial version. Every perfect job requires an analysis of mistakes, you know?" The scientist said to Yuriel who then held her head and looked fed up
"Listen. I've helped you to take Shen's head, so at least listen to me as well" Yuriel hardened her tone
"Oh yeah...! Shen Xiang is truly the best subject. And I'm still keeping his body in this ice box. Save the best for last" The scientist replies again, tapping on something that looks like an ordinary crate, but can make even Yuriel feel the cold coming out of it
"I've used my first child as a test subject, and maybe the Chimera is dead or something" he explained as he continued to work
"How did you know?" Yuriel asked, unsure
"I put tracking magic in every creation of mine so that in case they are stolen... I can tell"
"Owners of exemplary things. If you don't let the Chimera go, I'll believe you"
Yuriel did not care anymore, along with the end of her sentence. The scientist remained focused as if his research would end tomorrow, leaving Yuriel in silence
"Polar!" Yuriel raised her voice as she became annoyed
"Yes, that's my name. What else do you want?" The man asked without being indifferent and did not turn his head back in the least
"I don't care what you need as your stupid trial ingredient! But listen to me!
If you ever again do something that could potentially derail my and Rosalia's plans, I will personally drag you into the execution room...!!"
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The scientist stopped. For some reason, but he stopped, and began to turn towards Yuriel
With a calm face, the scientist named Polar began to reply to Yuriel
"Old friend. I also don't care if you're going to kill me or not, but I'm not going to derail that plan...
Also, if once again you call my art as something stupid, I won't hesitate to turn against you"
But Yuriel was not intimidated. Both sides understand that they are not just talking nonsense, but both know that if anyone dies between them, all sides will suffer losses
All sides except their current enemies
"So don't threaten me anymore. I have a job that you happen to give" Polar said, before returning to his job
The conversation between them ended there, with Yuriel returning in silence while staring at Polar's back. So he did one of the most sensible and productive things, which was to go and do his own work as well
There was nothing more he could talk about to that person, and Yuriel did not want to waste any more time
The time of the salvation of men is coming soon...
Their tempo is very good. Everyone on Rosalia's side only needs to learn how to harmonize them together, to achieve that great goal
A better goal for everyone's future...
