The Book Of Flowers
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“S- A moment ago. Let me straighten out slowly..”.
She kidnapped. He also said he was aware of the incident. She was kidnapped yesterday afternoon, before I finally found her at night. But…
He. Prince Hortensia…
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WICKED-AWAY!!
If I drive him back later, chances are my head won't stick to my body anymore
I might have been suspected of kidnapping her. But, she can convince her parents that I didn't kidnap her, right? But what if they still don't believe?
Oh, my dear head…
I who feel sorry and have been determined to return Verdea to his home safely even so drowned and felt doubt when he heard his identity
We were sitting at an outdoor table belonging to a small diner in Magnolia village right now. My face was stuck to his desk in panic while Verdea was busy eating the chicken thigh cut with chili sauce on top of it
I lifted my face against the table and looked at Verdea who was eating. Looking at how he ate like that, I doubt that the hooded robe I just bought will remain clean
I deliberately bought him a hooded robe to cover the expensive clothes he was wearing. Who knows if anyone would suspect me of seeing him, or worse, someone who wanted to kidnap him
But the risk is, my money that I hid in my shirt runs out instantly...
His eyes look very sparkling while continuing to gnaw 5 pieces of chicken thighs quickly
I have to owe it for this time. My debt is actually piling up everywhere because I also still need daily necessities to stay alive. But, those bad guys still took my money that I got from hard work
I breath slowly. Verdea who noticed my sigh stopped chewing and looked at me for a moment
He then handed the half-eaten chicken to me. The only piece of chicken left from the plate served to him. I looked at the piece and then looked towards it with a puzzled look
“Sorry, stay as soon as” He says
“Ah, uh... I don't eat meat”
“Hm? Why?”
Oh yeah, I haven't told her.
I looked around to make sure no one noticed me. And when I felt safe, I showed me something I hid behind my hood
I lowered my cloak slightly and showed my face. The face is green like a plant stem and the large eyes are bright orange. The hair that looked like the roots of a dark green plant and the lotus flower on my head, as a marker of my life. I had no lips at all so my mouth was barely visible when it was not opened, so the person looking at me had to pay close attention to it before asking about it
He looked at me in shock. I who noticed his gaze became agitated at what he was thinking
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“... Why are you green?”
Ah, he doesn't understand
“I'm an Elf. More precisely Elf bunga”
His expression immediately turned excited
“Really?? So the elf and the Elf were apparently like this??”
He looks very enthusiastic. He even put the chicken he ate back on his plate
“Uh, yes, that's it. We have many forms, and indeed not far from human”
“But, the story in the fairy tale book says that you guys are small and have wings”
I'm sure that the person who made the book never saw any kind of fairy other than what she told me in the book...
“Elf there are various. For example, the Elf you are describing today is called Fae. They are small, only the size of my hand grip”
“Hooh…! So!”
Good you got it
The half-done piece of chicken he took again and then chewed until the remaining bones only
“But, what a pity. Though the taste of chicken is delicious, but you do not want to eat it”
Verdea's busy chewing mouth made her sound a little unclear when speaking
I just laughed a little at his vague words
I didn't expect him to like street food like this anyway. I think all the nobles prefer the deluxe food that their specialty chefs make
But, when he saw Verdea eating earlier, he did not look like a noble with his messy dining table etiquette. Just the way he talks looks polite
Even the chicken sauce was smeared around his mouth...
When this child felt comfortable, he somehow looked like another ordinary child living in the village. The noble clothes he was wearing somehow became irrelevant
I took out my handkerchief from my pants pocket and stuffed Verdea's mouth with sauce
“This you, do not look like the descendants of nobles in general”
He flinched hearing my words. His face suddenly bowed and looked gloomy after I finished wiping his mouth, like I didn't want to discuss about this at all
I realized it quickly and immediately backed out of the conversation
At least I understand that this makes him uncomfortable...
“Omong-by the way, we have to quickly take you home. Your Majesty the king must not be happy with the news that you disappeared"
"All right..."
"..."
"But... I'm gonna go around for a second. Can you?"
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I can't say no now... Wouldn't be a sister if it were...
"... Just for a second"
His eyes sparkled hearing my response. He suddenly showed a smile I didn't think he could show. A big smile is like a child who is happy when he gets what he wants
I didn't expect it at all because he had a cold expression from the very beginning we met. I don't think he wants to show that kind of expression. But when he did...
He finally looks like an ordinary child. In their entirety
I was happy to see her cheerful face like that. Without further ado, I immediately got up from my seat and took her around, followed by her with a jubilant step then held my hand, preparing to surround this small village
...
It felt... We really just went around. I'm just making sure we stay safe as long as he goes from one store to another
He also only came to approach the shops, and we would then either go out empty-handed or be expelled
Also, I noticed that he was interested in dangerous things like swords. He even raised a sword without permission and accidentally blew it to the floor, angering the shopkeeper and driving us away for damaging his property
Then, he even drank a potion in the magic shop without permission and made himself turn into a lizard. I had to go into debt because of his pirate losses, plus to buy the antidote for Verdea
This kid is too excited. He ran all the way here and there making me lose track of him a few times. He almost caused trouble to the people here. Luckily I was quick enough to take him into hiding
Though I'm sure that he's a quiet kid who prefers to read books, but it turns out he's very troublesome when taken care of...
And after all that, I walked limply, looking at Verdea who was busy looking back and forth while walking ahead
"I'm sorry if I said this. But you turned out to be a little troublesome..." I grumbled
"Evil. I was just going around" He turned and replied
"That's a troublesome thing for you, son"
"I don't like being called a son"
"Then what do you want to call? The kid?"
"Call me tough guy"
Why did he suddenly become annoying huh...? And I don't think I can be irritated by someone's line, but this kid proved me wrong
She was silent while pouting with her bulging cheeks and kept walking with me
"Huh? There's a face I know is passing by"
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Huh... It was a bad day...
That voice I knew really made me want to run away right now...
The rogue man from yesterday's store stepped towards me, then wrapped his hands around my neck as usual
"Hello loser"
His followers approached me and smiled cynically. Beware of the situation, Verdea walked back a little, away from us
"Is there a little money?"
I just stood stiff without looking at his face
"You've taken all my stuff"
"The cheap stuff is so much enough"
The followers of the man let out a soft laugh while continuing to smile cynically
"Come on. I just saw you go in and out of Daritadi's shop. It's impossible not to have money, right?"
He brushed my head slowly over and over again. While I just stood still without retaliating. My mind was only focused on finding a way to escape safely
But if I run, what about...
"Sorry uncle. But he's my friend"
Heh?
Verdea, at a time like this is even moving forward against the man. He held my right hand with his left hand while staring intently at the man. I, who was watching the child's behavior, was shocked
The man and his followers kept silent and looked at Verdea like they were threatening him. Looking at the situation that was dragging him right now made me uneasy and tried to warn Verdea. But, right before I gave him a sign to back off...
*tom!*
Instantly he threw the man with sand, right in the eye. The man was groaning in pain and moved back a few steps away from me while holding his eyes
I certainly panicked. But without further ado and waiting for me who was silent because of the incident, Verdea immediately dragged my hand and took me running towards a small alley
The villagers only saw the incident, including the followers of the man. Upset by what happened, he called and ordered his followers to chase and kill me
"And make sure the little boy is okay! I can still sell that little bastard!"
What a cruel sentence you...!
We continued to run from one alley to another, followed by some pursuers who did not want to lose quickly with the steps of both of us
I tried to put myself on standby with this and when I was ready, I switched to leading Verdea's way to run from those people
"It's okay as long as my body stays intact"
I nodded my head at him and deftly lifted Verdea's body into the air. She was shocked by it but then realized what I was doing when she sat in my arms running
"Get in tight! It won't be fun!"
His grip grew tighter after hearing my words. After making sure he was safe, I looked for the nearest tree I could find. There was a tree on the right side of the road
"Rice! Hurry along!"
The tree immediately obeyed my orders and took out its roots from the ground. I jumped through that root, right after seeing it
Still soaring above that root, I gave a second command
"Pump me!"
The root immediately hit my back with all my might and threw me onto the roof of the building made of clay
Verdea landed safely thanks to being in my arms. Trying to endure the pain, I gave my third command while continuing to run
"Catch those people!"
The cypress tree took out its roots in greater numbers and caught the 7 people who were chasing us and tied them to the ground in an almost instant
the remaining 5 people managed to dodge the roots of the fir tree and continued to run after it, including the man. Even with his large and muscular body shape, he was quite agile and seemed to move the fastest in our pursuit
"No other way is safe!?" Verdea shouted at me
"I'll try! But I can't hurt them too much!"
"YOU'RE SO BOTHERING!"
"SORRY!!"
I tried to jump from roof to roof while holding Verdea and trying to think of various ways to escape, because I couldn't possibly make other trees catch people as quickly as they did
"READY TO DIE YOU BASTARD!" Shouted the man to us while continuing to chase
I who heard the man's cry immediately turned towards him
"YOU REALLY WANT TO KILL US!?" Shouts back
"YES! AND I'LL MAKE SURE IT HURTS!"
"OKAY, THANK YOU!" My reply again to those who made their faces all look confused and surprised, even Verdea
Then I can do this!
"Very! SORRY!!"
Once again I threw Verdea's body into the air and made her scream in shock. By the time he soared above, I opened both my gloves quickly and showed the squirming plant tendrils behind it
I turned my body quickly and crossed my hands on my chest
I bowed my hands with the bow of my inner chest towards our pursuers who were approaching. My hand extended as I wished and threw out 4 people in one swing for a moment, except for the man
He jumped right as my hand knocked out the other pursuers and landed safely while I lost my foot and nearly slipped off the roof
I frantically saw her getting closer with a dagger in her hand, ready to pull out my chest
But just as the dagger was about to stab me, Verdea landed right on top of it while shouting loudly and smashed into the man's head violently. The rogue man instantly remained unconscious for a moment, lying in front of me as a result of being hit by the weight of Verdea falling from the air
Uh... That must have hurt a lot...
Verdea complained of pain while holding her back head after the landing was not smooth just now
Meanwhile, I let out a tired sigh and shortened my hand back
"Well...! Tired...!"
"Why should I throw a try!? Not yet this guy's head is as hard as a rock anymore!"
"But... You're safe, aren't you...? Aman..."
"Where is it coming from??! My head hurts so you know!?"
Verdea kept grimacing her head while I fell lying on that roof with a gasp of breath after a panic
"But... It feels good somehow..."
I turned to her when I heard the words and saw her face looking at me with a small smile even though she was still grimacing in pain
"We'll do it again sometime!"
"Don't joke about it!"
He then laughed out loud. I laughed when I saw her happy face. Our laughs began to harmonize with each other, in the midst of our still irregular breaths
Our laughter unfortunately attracts people who are angry with our actions, especially the owners of buildings whose roofs were destroyed because of our footing
Loincloth...
Not wanting more trouble, I took Verdea and looked for a place to hide at the end of the village
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"Well... It's fun...!"
We were both sitting under a tree not far from the outside of the village right now, filled with sweat and complacency. If only I could sweat...
"But, if you can fight back then why are you holding back on trying?"
I looked towards him
"The Elf's oath is sacred you know? We're not like you guys"
"Hey. It seems that most humans are bastards who can be said to be trash, does not mean you can say that"
"So your language, son. You're a kid"
"I'm 7 years old so don't call me son"
"Oh yeah, I'm sorry about a 150-year-old like me calling you that, son"
"Sometimes your circus language is annoying..."
"Yes, don't blame me too if it hurts too much. I always use it for my only weapon as well"
"Then what are your hands for?"
"To protect themselves. Not for the origin of the attack"
"Daddy. It's more satisfying to beat them up"
He stuck out his tongue following those words. I just kept quiet and pouted a little
He suddenly folded his legs and sat up neatly
"Then, can you tell me about your 'elf' oath?
"Ah, I can"
I also crossed my legs and sat facing him
"I swear I can't hurt you"
"I thought his vow was bad!"
"Hey!"
"Then what if they try to hurt you?"
"You just saw what I did, didn't you?
"Hm... So you can only fight back..."
Sure oes. If I hadn't carefully sworn my oath just yet, I might have died by now
"You knew? It's so much fun for me!"
He raised his hand high and then laid his body on the grass
"That's why I don't want to go home...
I was actually planning to escape, but I was almost kidnapped"
"..."
"So I want to have an adventure with you too"
He smiled while looking up at the sky
But behind that smile, it was obvious that he felt sad and hurt
Fold my feet slowly and look up at the sky
"Hey. If something is difficult for you, just face it. Just make sure you have someone coming for you"
"Did such a person come for you?"
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The question behind it made me stunned...
"Stop that..." I also answered briefly
I'm still waiting too. Someone who can accompany me and laugh with me. I've been through a lot on my travels, but no one wants to sit next to me
But, this kid could probably be that guy. I'm happy to spend time with this kid. But...
"You still have to go home. Your home is the only place you can feel like yourself"
Because I really want to go home too. But, I don't want to go back empty-handed just like that...
My mission of wandering around the world will still continue for some time
"..."
He seems to be thinking. But his eyes suddenly sparkled once, indicating that he was thinking of something pleasant
"alright... But-"
Just before he finished his words, a crowd of horsemen came towards us quickly
We woke up shocked by the arrival of the horse crowd
Not long after, the leader of the horsemen came before the two of us and it was seen that they were royal envoys
"I'm sorry? What's up?" Much
The short black-haired man who was not neatly combed was silent and nailed his gaze to Verdea who was standing stiffly behind me. Verdea even tried to avoid her gaze, as if she already knew very well that the person before us was extremely frightening
And I also understand why he's behaving that way...
"We were ordered to search for the prince of Verdea who had escaped from the palace"
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Fuckin
