The Book Of Flowers
The Beachfront
-- - The next day---
Hm...
"What do you think of Vain?"
"Just looking for a way to keep us from attracting the attention of the Orion kingdom. If they intervene, we'll be in trouble, Veri. One possibility is, I'm gonna have to kill someone"
After flying with the magic of the Faeas as fast as possible for the past few hours, We are now at the border of the Goeitias continent, and the sun has started to be at the top. But, I simply could not think of what we should do to avoid them without needing to hurt anyone
Given that Yuriel held one of those cores, and knowing that I had gotten one of the points, I doubt Rosalia would just stay silent and not try to protect that spirit core
He had also shown the spirit core to the other kingdom leaders, so there was nothing else he could hide about that thing
And if it's true that Orion intervened to protect that core in Crux, what should we do?
I can hurt them, but the army of the Orion kingdom is not recklessly strong. They could even use expert-level magic with ease, many times
That hasn't changed at all since then. They are just as powerful, both then and now
Analyzing their abilities, at least several tens of people would be able to fight me until I was tired, then capture and kill me, let alone these two children. They do not discuss what tactics they will use
I need a plan other than to use that Verdea seal, because I don't know what the effect will be if I use it often. And although I could use it many times, I was afraid I would kill one of them if so
I don't like killing, even by accident. And those whom I will fight are not my main enemies
"Why do you hesitate to kill a Vainzel? We're allowed to kill if they start first, right?" Zaphir said
"I knew. We are even allowed to kill all the humans in the world who have slandered and treated us badly today. But, I can't just kill them like that. They are only influenced by fake news"
They also have a family they love, just like the Elves. Seeing Margaret and Henry when we kidnapped them back then made me realize that
"Orion is closest to the continent of Goeitias, so some of them might as well patrol the ocean to keep an eye on us. If we cross the southern coastal border of Goeitias, I'm sure we'll be caught immediately" Veskal explained
"... I have a way"
I took out the talisman made by Luxor for the disguise for these 5 years, then turned it on
My disguise was re-attached to my face
Yep. This might work
Given that the warning of Verdea's 'treason' in Hortensia only came out yesterday, both Verdea and Veskal's faces have definitely not been drawn on the poster and reached Orion
In the meantime, Zaphir and I will probably have to wear this disguise as long as we infiltrate. Zaphir had also started to light his disguise talisman
And he's not very creative. She actually just asked to change the color of her skin and change her Elf ears to Luxor for her disguise
Back to the initial topic...
We might be able to get Orion's men to help us cross safely under this pretty convincing disguise. But, the problem lay in their later suspicions. However, this plan is the only one that is best for now given that we do not need to break through in a radical way to the main city of Crux
"Woah~ Your human figure?" Verdea asked in admiration, after closely observing my figure
Ah, he still wants to discuss this huh?
"No. This is your figure that I imagined as if we met again first. But it's a pity. I made you too handsome here, while the real one..."
I glanced a little at Verdea with disdain, upsetting her
"Hey! I'm pretty handsome!"
"Yes, sure. With such an ugly haircut and baby face that is still the same as when you were 8 years~"
"It's not the haircut I want!"
Ahahaha...! I seem to have disturbed him enough for today
"At the same time, my figure looks strange wearing my favorite yellow robe. Black robes might be better..."
I checked every corner of my outfit, and sure enough. It doesn't really fit my appearance
"That's it. We gotta get moving. Slip the Fae under your robes so as not to be discovered" I said as I stopped checking
The Fae will be our main help to escape as soon as possible. I haven't had the time to complete the forced teleportation device, so I have to ask for help from the Fae
"Silent. They were in a safe place" Veskal said as he showed them under his cloak, barely breathing
"Please... The aroma..."
Veskal immediately covered our gaze from the Fae who were under his cloak while smiling awkwardly, facing us who looked confused
"... Just make sure they don't die from your body odor" I said as I started walking
"Yes, yeah. No need to talk about it..." Veskal pouted, then walked following me
"When you last time man-"
"No need to talk about it!" Veskal cuts Verdea, then accelerates his path
I'll spray the boy with water when we get home. The payback for making the Fae who approached her smell it
-- A few moments later ----
We finally came out of the forest. The view of the beach with sparkling sand was seen in front of us, replacing the atmosphere of green leaves that we passed in a long time
"... There's no ship in sight of the eye..." Veskal said while looking at the distance
We can't use the magic of the Fae now. I'm sure after a few kilometers from here, a ship will definitely see us
"I suggest you just have a comfortable seat near here" I said
"Why?" Ask Zaphir
"Just do it"
They only move according to what I command. After sitting down, Verdea also directly felt her bag to look for food, while I was still focusing on staring at the sea
There were no ships around as far as the eye could see. Do I have to cast fire magic into the air? So that at least one of them can come here
But, the day is still very bright. I'm not sure my magic can be noticed by them later...
And seeing as there was not a single ship within our sight range, I doubt they could see it from afar. Enlarge my magic detonation is also not the right option for this as it will make them suspicious of me
"Food can be eaten now, right?" Verdea asked with her mouth full while looking at me
Why did he ask after he had already started chewing like that try?
"Sit quietly and keep your mouth shut while eating" I replied, then looked around again
Hmphc... The worst possibility is that we have to wait here for a few hours
If no ship came close to patrol, it would be very difficult. We have to rely on luck for this
Yes already...
I then just went to sit near them and opened my food supply box
At least I need a little energy
...
...!
"Who's there?!"
I took a position in front of Verdea facing the direction of the voice I faintly heard
The sound was indeed weaker than the sound of the waves pounding, but I could tell the difference even if it was just a little
Following me, Zaphir and Veskal instantly moved to protect Verdea as well, ready with their weapons
Looking at us who were on standby against him, the man came out and showed himself, raising his hands behind the head of the surrender sign
"I have no bad intentions" The man said
Yeah, course. Then afterwards he'll stab us when we're not alert
And also...
He's human, isn't he?
No. gabe...
He had ears like an elf
And talk about his age...
He's still a kid, isn't he?
Short golden hair. His face still looked resplendent, despite wearing a blue shirt as if a young noble
What is this kid doing in this place?!
"Huh? Why is there a boy here?" Veskal asked with a puzzled face and tilted his head slightly
Veskal actually took that question out of my mouth through him, huh...?
"Preasure your mouth. I'm older than you, Veskal Grandier" the boy said in an annoyed tone
!!!
"wait. Why do you know his name?! We didn't tell you!?" I asked once more, the more alert the child became
The boy only sighed while putting his hands down back
"I certainly know, Oberon Alpensia. Everyone who is close to my son, of course I have to know about them" he said, cross-chested
...
"No way... You can't be that guy"
What-what-what?
The boy just smiled at me. And that little smile...
I have known that smile for a long time
That was him...
I let go of my vain position and began to relax a little and be happy nearby, while my friends were still confused as to why
"How's my son?" The boy asked
"... I'm fine, Daddy" I reply
