The Book Of Flowers

Important Meetings (1)

"V-Vain?"

Ordelia greeted me when I had just arrived inside Miralius

It seemed like she had realized that something was happening, and this face of mine that I had not put up so well made her look even more worried

All of the Sylph battalions along with Zaphir instantly disbanded to make room for the two of us

Ordelia then slowly put her hand on my cheek

"What's wrong?" Ask slowly

I just kept quiet not answering, staring down

"Vaina"

"... There's an Elf who just died"

"!!!"

He looked shocked half to death hearing my answer. His eyes widened, his mouth shook, then his head slowly bowed

"... Ye... Hiding something again, right...? To all of us?" She said

I was silent not answering. That silence from me was enough of an answer for Ordelia

"When are you going to hide it?"

"I don't know Ordelia. I just wanted to... So you don't have to worry too much"

...

"We're your friend Vain. You have to tell us, whether you want to or not. We're here to help you always, so you're not always alone"

"Lia. I-"

"I'm glad you always want to take care of us. I'm glad you want to make us feel safe. But you can't let yourself be burdened. That's what friends are for, to help you through something like this"

...!

"Look at my eyes Vainzel. You have to tell me - No. You have to tell us all about everything that happened"

"... Alright"

But...

"Does it matter if I tell Verdea this too?"

"What's wrong?"

"... I don't want him to feel any more burdened by this Ordelia. Her... Still kids"

...

Ordelia then embraced my hand slowly and lifted it up, then placed it in front of our faces

"Sooner or later Vain, he'll know. So, this is your choice too. You want to tell her sooner, or later?"

L'm... Can't answer that question

If only I had a way to keep him from knowing anything until everything was past. But seeing how depressed things are for us right now, it is impossible for him to know nothing

If he finds out, he will definitely force to come with me, advance to this battle. Danger is certainly lurking everywhere in that regard

And when nothing happens to him...

...

Everyone closest to him will be hit by a chain effect. His grandfather was also unlikely to remain fine if he wanted to advance. His father would definitely force him to stay as well. I was even sure that all my friends would try to figure out a way to keep him from following me

But... The boy was stubborn. VERY stubborn

He wouldn't listen to anyone if it involved something big and he was determined to follow

I doubt we can make him change his mind if he finds out about this

And he'll know. Sure

...

Well then, then,

"Gather all our friends Ordelia. The higher-ups, the Black Hunt Crew, Remina, Frank, Artorius, Claudia, Veskal, especially Verdea. Ask them to immediately gather in the Great Tree area"

"...! You'll tell him about this matter soon?" Ordelia asked in a doubtful tone

I'm nodding. "And I wanted to quickly devise all things so that he could follow this without putting him in danger of death" I said

Then, I showed you the recording stone I got from Sylph who just died. "This will also be very important. I've seen the contents, and the higher-ups should know this" I added

Ordelia looked at me in a frenzy, but nodded in agreement with a smile on her lips, and was soon on her heels to call everyone I mentioned

I rushed straight to the meeting place we had set up, ready to discuss all these things

We have to discuss all of these things right now, inevitably, ready or not. The future of the Elves would depend on what would happen, and it was this meeting that would govern the outcome of that incident

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

"Vain's? What was? Ordelia said you wanted to see us"

Verdea appeared along with Veskal and Remina, walking towards me

Ordelia called Verdea first. He knows exactly what I need

"Sit down you three. I'll discuss something important"

Confused, they looked at each other first. Not knowing what else to do, they took their seats in front of me

"What's up, Mr Oberon?" Ask Remina

"Tumben once you look restless like that. Is there-"

"Yes Veskal. Something unpleasant just happened"

The three of them silently watched my words

"And I must tell you that almost the entire human kingdom wants to attack Miralius at the same time"

"HUH!?" The three of them screamed in surprise. "When will this happen?!" Verdea panicked

"... We only have a few weeks..." Verdea said again

"Then, why do you want to tell us about this?" Ask Veskal

"Because I want you guys to come along on this"

"Even if not told, I will-!!"

"No Verdea! You won't come!!"

The loud voice made the three of them startled and looked towards the source of his voice

And the one who opposes it is none other than Verdea's grandfather, Frank. Followed by Artorius behind him, they ran up to where we were

"Oberonian! I don't want to hear that shit! Make him come into this -"

"Grandfather. I-"

"You won't come if I say no son! I had enough to let you attack Hortensia back then, and I won't let you into danger again!"

Listening to his grandfather's words, Verdea instantly fell silent

Frank then turned to me with a look of wrath

"Oberonian. I want to listen to your opinion. Think on! Just keep my granddaughter away from all this fucking stuff!"

"... I will not change my words. He's not just coming, but MUST come" I replied

Although I hate to admit it, Verdea's power can be very useful. All we need to do is make sure he's always safe, despite his life at stake during this great mission

It made Frank even more angry with me. But trying to hold back her emotions, she just took a seat

Artorius who was still as quiet as ever was only confused by all these things, but I let him sit down rather than him having to stand up until later

*Sret...! Sreth...!*

"Sorry I'm late. We had to drag Erin from where she was reading. This bastard can't be bothered if it's busy reading"

Cyth and his 7 crew members appear while painstakingly dragging Erin into a net. Erin who was inside looked very upset that she could not read quietly

I just let them take their seats, ignoring the crazy thing I just saw with my own eyes

The entire Black Hunt crew is here. But, looking at their current numbers made me realize that they used to sail with very few members. I was amazed by the 8 of them being able to stay alive while controlling that sizable ship well long ago

Claudia is the next one to appear. He's been tailing Cyth and his crew since. Their weirdness frightened him because this was the first time he had ever come face to face with them

He also took a sitting position next to Remina who was quite far from the seat of the Black Hunt crew

"Oh hello girl~"

Seeing Claudia's beauty, they all immediately glanced at her while whistling, except for Erin who was still frustrated at not being able to read

It also made Claudia feel uncomfortable. He hides behind Remina's body, thinking that Remina can cover it up

"You touch him, I'll throw you over there" I threatened as I pointed towards the snowy Mountain that was quite far away, but still inside the Miralius area

Some of them immediately turned their eyes away and acted pretentious in fear of my threat

"Heh~ is he your girlfriend or something? You look a little protective~" Cyth teased me

*No!*

I hit him right in the head accompanied by a bulging eye that looked as if it was almost out of annoyance

He immediately shut up while grimacing because of my hit, while I sat back quietly at my place earlier

"Vain's? Why are you collecting them all?" Ask Verdea

"... This isn't all"

And just as I said so, a higher-up finally appeared before us

"Amelia Storm, the higher-up of the Sylph clan, faces the Oberon"

Looking at Amelia who suddenly appeared while bowing respectfully it clearly made them all startled, even making them silent for an instant

After Amelia sat down, the other higher-ups came before us

"Luna Lunaris, the superior of the Selene clan, faces the Oberon"

"Zaphir Lunaris, the superior of the Selene clan, faces the Oberon"

I immediately let them get up and gestured for Luna not to be tense. Luna just smiled a little, then patted my shoulder, and took a proper seat

The higher-ups after that at the same time instantly arrived in a fast time and almost in the blink of an eye, facing and receiving my call

"Lyralia Marelis, the superior of the Undine clan, faces the Oberon"

"Cyrus Spic, the superior of the Gaia clan, faces the Oberon"

"Ivor Magnus and Gwen Magnus, the higher-ups of the Salamander clan, face the Oberon"

"Fyon Vanus, the superior of the Dark Elf clan, faces the Oberon"

"Welt Divo, the Highness of the Gnome clan, faces the Oberon"

"Luxor Luminos, the superior of the Luxurian clan, faces the Oberon"

"Turin Glacier, the superior of the Gelus clan, faces the Oberon"

"And I, Ordelia Herbia, the superior of the Gaia clan, faced the Oberon"

They all finally arrived. All the members of this meeting were complete

I stood before them to greet them all

"Welcome my friends. Please stand up and take a comfortable seat"

After making sure they all stood up and took their places without any narrows, I returned to my seat, right in front of all those present

Verdea, Veskal and Remina gaped at the sight of all the higher-ups who had also gathered at this place, shocked by their presence

But, ignoring the three of them who were still agape, I opened the meeting

"Today's meeting, on the 23rd of the sixth month of 263 on the freedom calendar, the meeting that will determine the future of the Elves, will open now"