The Book Of Flowers

When the World Changed

-- 5 Years Later, Orion City---

"Here you? Oberon and his Elf gang are still wandering somewhere"

"really. I still see the poster is always updated for 5 years"

"Great Judge Grandier really wants to prosecute this guy huh...? And if he's that serious, Vainzel is a real villain, isn't he?"

The market was filled with the talk of people passing by

...

Haaah... Those guys, really...

They shouldn't be talking about someone if that person is around them right now

"How much?" I asked the apple vendor in front of me right now

"1 silver per piece" He said

And this guy is robbing. He thinks I'm poor or something?

But let it be. I don't really need much money because the gold in Miralius is still intact

"Hm.... Alright. This"

12 Silver coins I took out of my pocket and handed them to the seller

At least I got some food for us today. It's okay even if it's only 2 apples per person

"Thank you" I said with a saying

"Wait, son"

I stopped when he called me back. I slowly turned to his serious-looking face

"You... Not that guy, is it?"

...

I smile. I slowly opened my veil and showed my face

The human face of mine is my disguise every time I go out. This face is the face of Verdea, or rather, the face that I imagined when she grew up. Black hair and blue eyes that were very precise to hers

"People say I look like Vainzel, but do you think I do?" I said with a smiling face

I always throw those incognito words at everyone who asks. Although I did not lie, my tongue was bitter

And having done nothing more because of the stunned fruit seller, I continued my steps and raised my veil again, leaving the market

...

I continued walking through the city in search of the inn where my friends were

And as I passed by a tavern, a young female elf ran out of the tavern. But he fell to the ground, not even far from the door

The elf's clothes looked shabby. His face looked unkempt, and there were scratches on his hands and feet

He tried to reach me as if asking for help. His eyes looked empty as if his mind had been shattered

"Well! How dare you try to escape!"

Someone appeared with an angry look from inside the tavern where the elves came out

He then grabbed your elves and started dragging them inside again. And when the elf thrashed to escape while grimacing, I held the person back

"What's up!? Want a good ass!?" Ask the man in a sharp tone

"Take him off"

"Hoh...? Otherwise you'll be-"

"I'll buy it, so let him go"

The man was silent for a moment when he heard my words

"100 pieces of silver"

"80 silver. No more no less"

"... Hmh! Yes already"

I then handed him my entire pocket of money. He accepted it happily and threw the elven girl to the ground

The elf girl's body trembled in fear, but I convinced her not to be afraid anymore. After seeing my figure, his vision became blurred and he fainted

I had to pick up the girl and go find my friends

...

A lot has changed in the last few years...

Elves and Fae who disappeared from Miralius are sold and enslaved all over the world. Although I have found and saved many Elves, I have not found my parents, Fyon and Cyrus

All the Elves and Fae that I saved were sent back to Miralius safely, and begged them to try to revive the forest for a while

Me and my friends, along with Zaphir, went around the world to search for the Elves

All the races in Vitario are hunting me. There are even some Elves who hate me for this incident and are trying to harm me. I also deserve their harsh treatment for failing to become a king

My posters are on display in every city and on every bulletin board throughout Vitario. It forced me to keep moving whenever anyone suspected me

I warned my friends that I should go alone. But, they insisted on accompanying me and said that saving the elves was their responsibility as well

I was the one who was guilty and left the elves behind, but they were dragged into this matter instead

And also...

The tracking seed that Veskal and Verdea had...

Both were destroyed and lost somewhere

I can't find them anymore, however far I check every corner of the world

...

I wonder how they are doing. It's been 5 years, I'm sure Verdea is as tall as I am and Veskal will be much taller than me

Luna and Uncle Zer too. I hope they're always okay when looking after those two kids

I want to see their faces again...

...

......................

"There's Elf again?"

Zaphir, who saw me carrying an Elf, was surprised to greet me in an inn room

All my friends were surprised, but they looked happy

"I was lucky to find him. Those humans have tortured him too far"

Judging from anywhere, these elves did not look well treated at all

Zaphir who saw the injuries of the elves was instantly furious

"Cursed humans...!" He said slowly

...

Zaphir's hatred of humans has deepened since the incident. Every time he meets someone, we have to hold him back so he doesn't try to beat that person up

"Lyralian. I beg you to help clean his body"

"By pleasure"

I moved the Elf into Lyralia's hands, and she immediately took it into the bathroom

"... Now you must rest Vainzel" Luxor said

I took off my robe and my true form began to return to its original form

I sat on the same bed as Ordelia, and then she began to massage me

"Next time, we're the only ones going out. You're the one who usually goes out, and I think you're pushing yourself too much" Ordelia said

All my friends in the room were watching me

".... I can't let you do my responsibility. I told you right from the start that this was all my fault" I replied with a sigh

"Don't say that. And also, we are also responsible for leaving Miralius right?"

"... I dragged you guys away. That's why-"

"You don't understand Vainzel at all..."

...

I-i understand. They are the ones who do not understand my words

I knew that they had intended to come with me all this time, but at first, I was the one who dragged them into this matter

I feel stupid and guilty. I shouldn't burden my friends like this

The bathroom door then opened. From behind that door, Lyralia and the young elf came out while showing the girl's new appearance

Sea-blue hair and eyes that are very similar to Lyralia. The girl's appearance looked extremely adorable in everyone's eyes because of her tiny body and face

She stood nervously in front of everyone as Lyralia excitedly showed the 'work' to all of us

"Hows it? She's pretty, right?" Lyralia asked as she looked at us one by one

"... You're the Undine clan?" I asked

"... Wh-uh! G-Greetings to the king of the Elves!"

He saluted me politely. I just told him to get up from bowing down that respect, because he felt uncomfortable

"That means all of you..."

He looked at us one by one. His eyes immediately sparkled like a child who was feeling excited

"Honor to meet you all!"

He looked down respectfully once again nervously

Aahs... This brat...

"Stepy your body. There's no need to be so formal" I said

"But, k-you all-"

"Yes, we know. But just act relaxed with us"

He then nodded and stood quietly before us

"... We'll take you back to Miralius later, so-"

...

I stopped my words when I saw his frightened face

Her... Trauma, huh?

"... You'll be fine"

"I refuse!" He said directly

The answer without hesitation was thrown from his mouth. His face still looked frightened, and slowly trembled over it

Lyralia tried to calm the Elf down. She hugged Lyralia tightly and her body continued to tremble in fear

...

"... Your name?" I asked

"... Reminas"

"Good name"

He was happy because of my compliments

5 Years passed. A lot has changed in this world

I'm looking for my friends. The whole world is trying to hunt me. Trauma due to the incident

...

I need to be able to heal this little girl's trauma. And after that, I will ensure his safe return to Miralius