The Book Of Flowers

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"HIYA!!"

*No!*

"Move wider! Your horses don't just focus in one direction! Think of every possible possibility! Then attack!"

"AH!!!"

*Shing!!*

*ctak!!*

...

"Oh...!"

The little fight is over. After the incident, Remina and Edwin had already decided to do a training routine. Verdea also had no work after the early morning execution, so went along to watch their rehearsal

But, the rules turned out to be quite simple and would not cause a fierce fight like yesterday. Remina now only needed to break Edwin's sword, so their training would be done there for the day

"Good, Remina! We finish today's training because you broke my sword!" Edwin exclaimed

"Good! Thank you teacher!" Remina replied, bowing respectfully to Edwin as a sign of gratitude, then ran towards Verdea while Edwin seemed to think how the wooden sword could break so quickly

"I never saw Edwin overwhelmed like that" Verdea whispered to Remina after she sat down beside him

"He held back earlier" Remina replied in a whisper. "Keep that aside, what are you reading right now?" Remina asked without whispering this time

"Only Ars Goetia's book I borrowed with Vainzel's father's permission. They got this book yesterday before Luca Erzebil was brought here" Verdea explained

"Gootia Ars? I've heard that name before"

"They are the nicknames of all the Arc that became demons. The original book is said to have been written in an ancient language, and now the translation is in Hortensian"

Remina was surprised to hear that, then began to shift her body slightly to see the contents of the book reading

He knew Verdea was right. But because he did not understand the Hortensian script, he was a little confused to see the contents of the book

We do use Orion or Hortensia in everyday life among the Elves, but we have our own alphabet so it feels like you use a much different language when you look at the writing

Wh why? Because the alphabet we use is the ancient alphabet of their respective civilizations. Everything was changed by the two kingdoms by their respective kings in the era of peace after the war of two brothers

Just so that their residents could learn to read without difficulty

"Maybe I should study modern Hortensia writing. In retrospect, I never read a book alone there" Remina muttered

"It's okay. Reading like this is easy. I even found out when I was 8 and Vainzel was there"

"Eh-uh? Really...?"

"so. That's why I'm grateful when Luxor and Lyralia would stay there first. They taught me a lot of things like reading and counting you know?

Although they initially thought we humans were still using the ancient Hortensia alphabet at the beginning of my study..."

...

I learned to read at the age of eight...

Remina could not deny how cruel Verdea's life was before this. Even just to read, he had to wait quite a while

"If I think back, maybe the best thing that could have happened to me was when I was kidnapped and saved by Vainzel first..."

"Hm... Imagine your fondest memory is when you were kidnapped. Makes me feel sorry for you"

"I hope it's not sarcasm..."

"No. Not at all"

...

Verdea silently smiled when she realized Remina's concern for her. But in order for the girl not to know her expression, she brought the book close to her face until it closed from the side Remina sat down

Only, when his eyes were not closed, he was a little surprised when he faintly saw someone approaching until he knew that it was me, Ivor and Natasha

Verdea immediately understood, if there is something important until I look rushed like that

"Something's wrong, Vainzel?"

Hearing Verdea ask, Edwin and Remina immediately realized my presence as well. Edwin immediately approached, where Remina began to change her sitting position to be more polite

"Many things" I briefly answered

"Then why is Natasha coming with you?" he asked again

"Oberon said that I might be able to find Veskal here. But..."

Natasha looked at the entire area. His gaze immediately descended limp as he could not find Veskal, even in that place

"It's okay. Just sit here" Verdea replied

"I have to refuse" I interrupted. "We should at least have four eyes, or Remina and Ivor could be here. I still can't believe the two of you, even though I've officially given room to move around inside Miralius" I added, intending to insinuate Natasha and Edwin at once

Edwin scratched his head resignedly, then began to approach Natasha

"I'm sorry, but we'd better go, Madam Natasha" Edwin offered to drive her away

Natasha whose gaze was still down it could only nod in response, then received Edwin's hand to immediately go with him, out of the area

...

"He started to rely on Veskal huh...?" Remina commented

Put that aside first

"Frank did a plan behind us. But what made me suspicious of him was why he invited Rosalia without the knowledge of any of his allies" I immediately jumped to the point

Verdea was immediately shocked, as was Remina

And I know very well that Verdea has not received any mail in the past few days. If he gets a letter from Frank, he'll tell me right away

Butno. My fear that Frank is acting suspicious is confirmed now

"But-Grandfather-"

"I wouldn't assume too bad. But just in case, I've already sent Luna there" I cut off Verdea who looked worried

He immediately kept silent not to speak, a little annoyed because there was something wrong with all this

"And one more piece of information about Yuriel. He was a person associated with the devil worshipers"

I threw in another piece of information that took both of our listeners by surprise

"Crazy right? A lot of things have happened beyond our expectations, but we still cannot anticipate things like this" Ivor began to say

"What makes me wonder is, why would he do something like that? Yuriel Grandier is an honorable person and upholds justice. To think that he really was a supporter of the devil's cult pisses me off." I countered.

"Tch. Uphold the justice of my snoring. That means we fought Rosalia from the beginning with the help of the demon worshippers behind her!"

Yes, Ivor's right. That explains why Blood Sabbath can happen. It was easy to guess that Rosalia had the help of many people to do so. But the devil worshipers...?

Are they really always on the opposite side, or is there something that sets them apart in the middle of this path?

"Son Rosalia was indeed the type of person who would throw away something she could not control, even if it could help her greatly later on"

He's a strange man. But his thinking was already frightening enough. Doesn't that mean he's confident he can execute every single thing he's designed despite the lack of people?

"And Yuriel Grandier is one of the main characters among the devil worshipers..."

"What if I explain it from the beginning?"

...

The one who offered himself... Just arrived in this area

I can't blame those footsteps anymore. I don't need to look around to know who he is

"Natasha is looking for you, Veskal. But why did you even come here when he left?" I asked him

Veskal just silently did not reply, then stood by my side who slightly glanced towards him

His gaze that was originally directed at me began to be directed at Verdea and Remina

"The two pieces of information were really beyond your expectations, hm?" he asked a question

Verdea just silently bowed, not knowing what to reply to

Veskal noticed our friend's limp face. And because of that, he started glancing at me

"... Frank could not have betrayed Verdea. Isn't that right, Vain?" he tried to divert the line of conversation

"I think so too" Verdea said. "But we should ask for an explanation from him. Second brother is not a person to talk to if he doesn't want to or needs to"

I'm glad he understands the situation better. Verdea always had a very mature mind

"So, you agreed to send Luna and ask for her explanation?" I asked for his opinion again

Verdea nodded without hesitation, so that even the magic seed I took out from behind my palm before all of them

"You heard the guy. He's agreed"

"Alright, Vainzel. Tell Verdea she doesn't have to worry"

"He can listen to you without me talking, Luna"

Luna sounded happy to know that

There's nothing more to talk about. I decided the magic that was in the seed was without further ado, while Verdea was once again bowed

"... Shouldn't we move too, Vain?" he also asked

"To be honest, I agree with Verdea" Remina followed. "We have 2 enemies, Rosalia Hortensia and the devil worshipers. If we do not get rid of one of them as soon as possible, both of them will definitely***** us"

Hm...

He didn't say it wrong. It's just...

"Even if we attack now, I can't guarantee there won't be any casualties"

And that's my reason. "If I could, I'd like to avoid the number of funerals that could have been held..."

"The sentence is cruel, but realistic" Veskal commented

I mean, some of the Salamander Elf clan members were killed when I sent them to Hortensia to capture the three black magicians. As a result, we have many casualties, and can only catch one person

Even if we moved carefully now, there were always unexpected traps we could have stepped on at every step. That is the danger that can be caused by our 2 enemy camps

"Then send me to go with Luna"

...

Vescal...

"Now, what other proposal would get you in trouble?" I replied to his words

He wants me to send him to Hortensia? Now then?

We don't even know if the 2 people we're after are still there or gone. Plus, the whole area of the kingdom was a lair belonging to Rosalia

"Come on. I'll be more careful now"

"Unfortunately I have to refuse. After all, the summer festival in Miralius will be held soon. Wouldn't it be better for all of us to stay here first?" Verdea immediately defended my side

"Then left your grandfather alone there?"

Verdea was silent at the response. However, everyone including Frank himself has agreed to leave him there as a replacement for Verdea

"It's okay, Veri. I'll make sure he can be invited during the first few parts of the show" Veskal flicked his hand confidently

"If you think about it, I feel guilty leaving Mr. Frank there while we're having a festival here..." Remina added

Huh... Even this child also agrees with Veskal hm...?

"A few days to invite him here, may Oberon? At least let him witness the first stage of my fight with Lady Lyralia" he asked

Hm...

Yes already

"Immediately went to Luna before they disappeared. Then, I will also entrust you to watch over Frank in Miralius" I did not try to argue again and gave the order

"Understanding~" Veskal replied

...

Huh...?

"It's surprising that you're taking my orders for granted" I sneered

"I think you're not happy with his behavior as a leader?" Verdea also interrupted, following me

"Huh?! I didn't follow his orders at all! It's my decision!" Veskal tried to refuse

"Aha?! You must be unconscious if you say Vain didn't give you the order just now!"

"Are you stupid, Veskal?" Remina also followed

"H-! Whatever! Consider this an exception!"

"The exception I'm about to make" I interrupted back

Veskal immediately silently pouted at the sentence, as Verdea and Remina began to laugh amusedly

I spontaneously smiled seeing the atmosphere. Just now we were talking about something heavy, but soon everyone was trying to make the atmosphere light

At least I know we can still have fun

...

Or so I thought

Yep. The others and I can still have fun. But...

Veskal had other thoughts...

And the reason why he didn't hesitate to follow my orders at that moment...

He does not want to be a hypocrite

It was my second biggest regret after the Blood Sabbath incident

No. gabe...

That's probably my biggest regret, among all the things in this thousand years long journey of life...