The Book Of Flowers

Uncle Zero Voted

"So, how long did you say the weapon would be forged?"

"Wait a week. I'm sure with Veskal's help, the manufacturing will be very fast"

Good, I'm sure that's enough. But, I have to leave this one child on Uncle Zero's side

I really didn't want to leave him, but I was a king. There's a lot of business I have to deal with, especially when I remember that I was Verdea's servant

Not to mention, the needs of the Elves are increasing due to the rebuilding of our houses. I should seriously respond to all of them, and immediately help whenever possible

"In that case, I'll go first. I have to make sure that Luna and Zaphir are okay as my two hands"

"It must be very heavy to be the hand of the king. All right then"

I chuckled at Uncle Zero's words, before we waved goodbye. I immediately disappeared from before them, brought by teleportation magic back towards Miralius

All that's left of me in that place right now is the provisions I left for Veskal. Enough for a few days, but at least it would be able to satisfy him if he needed vegetables if he wanted to eat

...

"Sit. I'm sure the teleportation was exhausting for you" Uncle Zer invited Veskal to sit on a small bench

Veskal gladly accepted the offer, leaning his back against the wall of the empty room as he sat on the intended bench

"Teleportation is always tiring." he then grumbled while looking at the ceiling.

"If you don't have a strong Mana it will be exhausting. And I know very well that neither you nor the little prince, you have no such Mana quality" uncle Zer commented as he picked up every tool and material he could get

"But I have better Mana quality. That child simply could not exceed the potential of a basic level magic-shooter. I sometimes feel sorry when he grumbles when he can't cast mid-level magic..."

"Talent doesn't always come to the right person. But discipline will always bless someone who strives for it"

"Well... I don't know how to convey that kind of motivation to him. Verdea was indeed a disciplined person in the things she liked, but, she herself was not blessed with anything but good friends"

Uncle Zero who had already prepared the water for Veskal to drink was well received by him. Veskal immediately gulped down the glass, handing it back to Uncle Zero's hand

"Isn't that enough on its own?" uncle Zero continued

"certain. Sure, uncle Zero..." Veskal also leaned against the wall, the more it looked resigned

"But that won't be enough to help him in the future"

"...!"

Uncle Zero stopped instantly hearing that sentence. The glass he intended to put inside where he was washing the dirty thing was still within his grasp. Slowly he turned to look at Veskal, who had been staring at him since when

He also knew that there was something Veskal wanted from this conversation

"... Is this about the feud between you and Rosalia Hortensia?" he also asked

"Very precise. You must be a light-man"

"Keep those pleasantries if you really want something, Veskal"

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"Verdea needs help"

"Everybody knows that, but-"

"But you already have more valuable people than anything, is that what you want to say?"

"... Pretty close"

The glass had already been knocked out of Uncle Zer's hand, as he began to focus and drew closer to Veskal

"What I mean is, if you want me or the whole town of Bargalos to be by Verdea's side in this war, I must refuse" he said in a solemn, half-whispering tone

"... Because you consider yourself weak?" Veskal asked the question

"Because I think all of us are weaker than an Oberon named Vainzel"

"Vainzel was a coward and was in a weak position. He doesn't have the maniacal attitude and enough conditions to defeat Rosalia, even though he tries to convince himself he can though"

Uncle Zero gasped at the sentence from Veskal. "Why do you say that about your friends?" he was upset then asked

"Because it's true" Veskal did not deny the sentence at all. "And compared to my two friends, I would be so proud if someone called me crazy. Because that's what we need for now, something that Vainzel or Verdea don't have even"

Veskal let out a tired sigh, looking back at the ceiling without paying any heed to Uncle Zero who was beginning to get annoyed with the whole conversation

"What makes you say that?" uncle Zero asked

"Because I know Rosalia betterI hate to say this repeatedly to everyone"

...

"I get. I'm not the first person to be your ally in this"

"Frank Gold has agreed to cooperate with me. Once the time is right, I want Eleanor Alveria Andromeda and my cousin Albert to join my alliance with me. I doubt Cyth will betray Vainzel's trust because the pirates have a personal moral code that they don't want to deny"

He knows every player who is on Miralius' side. He already understood what kind of ability he could use in achieving this

And he knows what a blind spot Verdea and I don't see. Then it is his duty to make sure we have no more weaknesses at all

"I might need Tasya, but we'll see..."

"Tasha?"

"My friend. I doubt he needs me to take up the matter, because he's been through a lot himself"

Uncle Zero silently heard that. "And you think you haven't been through a lot yourself?" he then asked

"The key word is 'already', uncle. If it's over, then we make sure the business remains over. No need to add any more, right?" Veskal retaliated

"Then why do you need me if you don't want to add to other people's problems?"

Veskal was silent at the question. Even though he had the answer, he felt that it had to be conveyed

"I don't need you to actively participate. I just need you to make me some stuff during the week"

Making something is the skill of a Dwarf. No need to doubt. But what must be doubted at that moment is what the intention of the desire is

"Make me at least 5 magic stones every day. On the seventh day, prepare 30 magic stones at once"

"Magic stone..."

A small object made from alchemy. An object that is able to store magic once thrown without the need for neatness

"But why magic stones?"

Veskal just silently looked at Uncle Zero. He gave no answer at all

And that was enough to make Uncle Zero submit

"It seems you are not free to plan this in Miralius, hm?" he then said, while preparing his equipment

"Trust, uncle. If I can get that close to Vainzel, I don't need your help"

That sounds cruel, but it's not wrong. Uncle Zero also had no initial intention of getting entangled with this matter. He even kept Bargalos out of our business by making sure we went back to Miralius

...

It invited guilt in his heart. He understood that we should never have deserved to be in this situation. But fate has other plans. Merely, that did not mean he had to harm the residents of this hometown of his

And if he could help at once not harm his hometown at all, then Uncle Zero had already decided

"I will also make you something that will definitely help"

And in that way...

The hammer of a forger was clinking above his iron. Make sure that the hammer can still work according to its duties

"Only me. No one in the town of Bargalos will follow your dark plan"

A choice that was beyond Veskal's expectations. The choice of Uncle Zero who took the initiative to participate in this war. Veskal rubbed his chin—bingung with how he should take advantage of this situation

There was one thing he needed to know first

"What are you going to do for me?"

"A talisman"

Veskal was stunned, nodding in understanding what was in Uncle Zero's intentions

"I see, the outline of your plan is now..."

Once again, the sound of the hammer clinks to test whether he is worthy of his duty...

"-- And I'll make sure, at least you can avoid bigger losses for yourself"

And the hammer was ready for the third knock. Ready to make a weapon that is suitable for use