The Book Of Flowers
Safe Way
--- The next day ---
"Uweekkk...!"
Ordelia who slept beside me continued to sound like a person who wanted to vomit. I woke up again because of that loud voice
And not just him, all my friends who used Mana to control the ocean currents yesterday still feel nauseous right now
They keep getting sick like that. I could barely sleep
Their faces were pale, their bodies looked extremely limp, and they felt like they wanted to vomit, but nothing came out
I didn't help them yesterday. I was busy handing over the medicine we bought to help the injured crew. And...
Cyth and his crew members were shocked when they saw that the inside of their ship was falling apart due to a fight between me and Jael...
Although I have explained in great detail, Cyth's right hand fell limp to the floor because his private room was one of the victims of the incident
Fortunately, he did not ask for arbitrary compensation. This one captain is very unique, as if I would lose something by giving Miralius his spoils of war
But it's profitable for both of us
"Hoeekk...!"
Aahs... He's still nauseous...
My fiance is so sorry...
It's still dawn. Verdea still won't wake up at this hour. She was still sleeping on her bed not far from my place and Ordelia. Her ears were stuffed with cotton that I asked from Cyth so she could sleep well
I'm still thankful Cyth wasn't so angry after I wrecked his ship like this... I will repeat that sentence many times...
At least I have promised to help repair the damage I have done due to this sudden situation
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Then, Veskal should be sleeping near Verdea by now. But where is the boy? He always disappears every time the sun starts to rise
"... Ordelias. I want to get some fresh air"
Ordelia only nodded once slowly. I took my arms off her body and got out of bed
"Don't take too long..." He said slowly while looking at me
He then returned nauseous. I just smiled and stroked his head
Getting off the bed, I headed straight for the deck of the ship. I want to find Veskal. I'm worried about that kid because of yesterday
If he disappeared in the morning, he would usually go to the roof of the castle. And since we're on the boat right now, he's probably on the mast or something
That kid reminds me of a cat. The animal was always alone in a high place like a roof for some reason
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What if he falls later?
I immediately accelerated my steps towards the deck, making sure that my thoughts should be wrong
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Hm...? He's with Cyth
They seem to be talking about something fun. They chuckled occasionally in the middle of the conversation and looked excited
It's rare that I see Veskal so excited...
I just saw him excited so when he and Verdea would learn to fight with Luna and Ivor
I slowly walked over so as not to shock the two too much. They instantly noticed my presence and Veskal greeted me with a smile on his face
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"Away awake?" Cyth asked
"Yes... If you work for the prince, of course you're used to getting up early" I replied
"Haha! I'm sure he whines when he wakes up and there's nobody nearby".
"Don't discuss yesterday's events, you're not so wrong. The boy sometimes whines that he feels lonely when I'm next to him"
I leaned on the side of the ship when I reached them. Spontaneous breathing out
To keep up the conversation, I immediately spoke again
"really. But he's only 7. So I'm not really concerned about his nature"
"But I was happy to see him acting like a child" Veskal interrupted
Cyth and I turned to him, who was just sitting on the edge of the boat enjoying the wind
"... Ah, by the way because of the strong gale yesterday, we will get to Goeitias in 1 hour" Cyth said
"Oh, begi-Huh!? Right so!?"
I looked back and forth through the outskirts of the ship
"Why are you surprised to try?"
It's only been 1 day on our way, but we've almost reached Goeitias
I shouldn't have been fighting that. The faster it gets the better
Since Yael's attack yesterday, the ship has almost sunk and the lives of the two children are almost gone. We have also taken such pains that my friends are now feeling unwell
Because of the attack as well, I should be on my guard for the next one. The person who can steer the weather like that is not just any strong. And did not discuss his rapid and no-track teleportation ability
He's dangerous...
And this continent of Goeitias can't calm me down at all. There is danger of crawling around every corner. The only safe place on the continent is the Forest Gate, or commonly called the entrance to Miralius. Mainly because my trusted man is in hibernation because it's winter right now
I have to figure out a way to get to Miralius quickly and safely with everyone without interruption. Especially the interference from that savage black witch
I also have to find a way to keep Black Hunt as one of their benevolent payoffs
I thought hard. My thinking should save our lives
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"Cythe"
"Yes?"
"You got some kind of pet bird?"
Cyth seemed confused by my sudden question
"We have a dove. But he was sick from the storm yesterday"
"I can heal him. Bring him now"
"Wait for Vainzel. What's your plan?" Veskal interrupted
I smiled broadly. I slowly whispered my plan to them and they put on a smile
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-- An hour later, the northwest Coast of Goeitias ---
This place is safe enough for us to land. The continent of Goeitias has quite large islands flanking their central areas in the east and west. If we wanted to be safe without a surprise attack from the monsters, it would be better for us to land ourselves in an open area like this
Now, back to this...
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"Why should we wait?" Ivor asked
I let out a breath. I'm tired of explaining this to people like him. It's the 5th time I'm gonna tell him about this, AGAIN
I'm sure he's not listening, but he's impatient to leave. Maybe to beat up the monsters in this place
"We'll just wait. Don't complain"
Ivor immediately snorted annoyedly listening to my words. But he kept up and was no longer noisy
We're still on board now. One of the crew members could have dropped wood for our way down now, but I told them not to do anything else after being near the mainland
Besides, I was busy drawing teleportation magic circles on this ship. The ocean wind was even very strong to carry dust. I was overwhelmed to make this magic circle, because I needed it in a big shape
Its size was huge, to the point that the deck of this ship was almost full by it. Ordelia, Luxor and Lyralia helped along while the others were just looking
They don't really understand magic much compared to us. And fortunately the three of them had been fine since the nausea from yesterday
"I'm gonna call Fyon here"
Hearing that name, all my friends who knew it immediately gasped
"Fyon? But she-"
"I need the power of the Dark Elves to make sure we are safe on this journey, Luna" I cut off Luna's words while continuing my work
And once again: That's because my confidants on this continent are in hibernation
How could I know? Because he did not welcome or reply even though I had made the wind deliver my message using magic
Fyons. My rival and the only elf official who blatantly opposed my position as Oberon. We met when the appointment of a new official was held, and he immediately expressed his opinion of me
He doesn't like 'Freaks' like me. I don't like that behavior either. I wanted to say rudely, but I knew it would greatly offend the Dark Elf clan
But our competition is healthy. Even though he blatantly opposed me, he never did anything to bring me down
It's just that sometimes he's too arrogant to win against me in some of the challenges we've done
I should call him now. Their ability in magic, especially black magic will be very helpful to ward off the attacks of Yael and some monsters here. Fight fire with fire, if I have to say
I hate to call him, but I want to. I cannot deny his abilities
He is equal to me in terms of ability. I just overdo it in terms of brains
I even wrote and sent her a letter through a sparrow passing by like I was a fairy tale princess in need of help. I'm sure his ego will be satisfied to see the letter and he will come here through teleportation magic
Whatever the cost is for our safety... Even my pride...
"Suddenly you are dramatizing once..." Luxor said when he saw me grimacing
I immediately stopped daydreaming and rubbed my eyes. Without saying a single word, I resumed the creation of the magic circle
"My part is done!" Lyralia cheering
"Me too" Ordelia added
Luxor and I were just pouting because our unfinished part was a little more
This is due to too much daydreaming...
*twush!*
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Fucking wind...! My work will not be finished like this...!
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"It's already afternoon. The delivery bird had just returned, but there was no response at all" Luxor said in a dramatic tone
"Good call, but not impressive" I replied
Luxor breathed a tired sigh
No. gabe. Everyone breathed tired
We've just been silent about doing nothing but playing cards since. We sat in a circle in the corner of the deck while continuing to play like that only, thanks to the crew for lending this game card
The rules of this game are also very difficult...
"Full houses!" Cyth throws his card in the middle with a big smile
We all just slapped our hands because we lost once again
He alone won from earlier. No wonder this game is so not too exciting, right...?
"AAGGH!!!! I hate this game!!" Ivor threw all the cards we held into the sea in an instant
Cyth could not dispel it at all, could only stare as each card flew and went into the water
I just leaned back against the side of the ship, sighing as I watched Ivor and Cyth yell at each other uncontrollably
"I'm tired..." Verdea immediately slept on my lap
His eyes were already dark from drowsiness, but he kept trying to open his eyes
Haha... He didn't nap as well as he usually did, so it was only natural that he was sleepy once now
Besides of...
Fyon had not answered the magic circle at all...
Verdea did not sleep to see their arrival. But they haven't even reached it yet
Verdea's head was slowly creased so that she began to fall asleep. It's better than he's too tired to push himself...
"So, we're making plan B?" Veskal said
I looked at her who was sitting beside me with a limp look
"... Huh... This is what it must be, right? Otherwise, this ship, or we won't survive. You've seen the power of that man, haven't you?"
I still think about Yael...
I can't possibly ignore the dangers like him...
When will the Dark Elves come huh...?
*wuh...*
...!
Uh! They answer! The magic circle is answered!
I turned towards Verdea, and she spontaneously woke up in shock. But he didn't protest at all when he was surprised to see that the magic circle we created started to make a reaction
The magic circle glowed and started to explode just like the previous time I did this
Behind the dust and smoke that enveloped the ship, the figures of many people stood in the center of the circle
"Hai~! Long time no see, flower boy"
Ah, that voice
"It's not nice to see you either"
"Come on..."
The talking figure came forward before me, came out of the smoke and left his army behind
"... Is that how you say hello to old friends?"
I who was still sitting smiled widely as we exchanged gazes
But, I have business. Business with. And I had to finish it, because I started it through the letter I sent him earlier
"Well, and for the challenge..." I said
Cyth immediately panicked when he heard the word 'challenge'. Mainly because he did not want any more objects destroyed on his ship. Enough of the inside of the ship
"T-wait a minute. You didn't say anything about-"
"Don't talk Cyth. It's important business" I cut
Fyon's petty look was directed at me
Luna then wakes up, offers herself as a judge and lifts Verdea from my side so that she can also look closely while still feeling weak
I'm up. Fyon faced off with the equivalent of facing me now. He nodded ready, and so did I who started to tighten the gloves
The challenge was about to begin, and we both mounted horses as if ready for battle
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"Edit the paper stone!"
And result...!
"Vainzel's stone and Fyon's scissors! The winner is Vainzel!" Luna cheered while clapping loudly with a flat face
I immediately raised my hand proudly as Fyon just coiled around on the floor grimacing in annoyance
The claps of my friends' hands, except Verdea who was just staring limply in wonder sounded loudly
In the midst of it, Cyth and his crew members looked at us with low eyes, as if we were shameful fools, and just clapped our hands with sarcastic intent
Veskal barely laughed through his nose, but still followed the others
"Now you'll call me Oberon for a week! AGAIN!!" I also called
