The Book Of Flowers

Mature Preparation

3 failed

4 failed

5 failed

The number keeps growing every time

The children caught by the tree began to increase in number...

Haaah... I've guessed

I should have done this from the beginning. They are completely uncoordinated...

At least I know their weaknesses now. Irregular coordination

They only fly, and do not consider that there is a danger that can befall them

And when the danger was in sight, they did not know what to do and instead became chaotic

Some froze in silence from fear. Some so fly negligently so as to crash into the others. Some even tried to fly by themselves, but instead became easy targets. So messy

I can arrange them later. But...

What if they were panicking like they are now?

"Vain's. It seemed like they had all been caught" Veskal gave a report after observing

That's so... I could only see Zaphir and Ayahanda in the air

"Even Verdea?" I asked

"He got caught first" Veskal replied

"Oh"

Unsurprising

He must have been trying to protect a child so that he was caught early

But his efforts were in vain, right...?

And also... I can't find it between the roots of the i-tree

Forget

There he is, I found...

He was only caught by one root. It was wrapped around the leg, and hung upside down on the deck by the trunk of the tree

"Hoy! Drop her!" I gave the order to the tree, which was then immediately obeyed

*bruk!*

His voice is loud too...

"Verdea!! You all right?!!"

He thumbs up softly to respond to my words. That means he's okay, right?

I have extra work now

"It's time I trained those kids"

I began to get closer to the tree while releasing the children from the roots

"Hm? Is that okay?" Ask the doubting Veskal

"It's okay"

Pretty much. I'm sure they can do it right away

These children are very smart, so they can learn quickly

"Kids. I'll train you to fly now"

"... Huh uh?! How's me?!" Verdea protested instantly

"No more boy! You suck at controlling them!" Zaphir shouted from above

"Shut up! If you're a good guy yourself, then why were they caught?!" Verdea replied while pointing her way

Zaphir just kept quiet while making a furious bellow as Alf tried to calm him down

"It's good that you still have energy. I'll cure you later, but now go there first" I replied while pointing towards where Veskal was

"No want! You said that I would train them, right?!" Verdea said, start to act

"But I didn't say that I wouldn't interfere"

"That-that! True too...

Hmh!"

Verdea immediately jumped up and cleaned her clothes, then immediately left while snorting annoyedly at me

Fucking kid...

"We're also resting?" Alf asked who had just descended, followed Zaphir behind him

"Please" I invite them

Alf then walked with a cheerful pace while stretching his body, while Zaphir was still angry because of Verdea's words

"Let them" I said to the children

"Oberon will train us? That's incredible!"

"I want to see your abilities Oberon!"

They all shower me with enthusiastic words, while swarming every side of my body

"Alright, alright. Just relax"

These kids are full of energy. I can handle it, but it will still be exhausting

Well... This is all for them too. So I'm gonna try hard. No one will fail this time

"You ready?"

"Ready!"

"Good! Then follow my plan"

I began to whisper to them as if the tree could not hear us

Meanwhile, Verdea who was still grunting was just staring at us from a distance while wondering, "What's the try she's planning, that Vain...?"

"Something" Veskal replied with a smile

Everything is ready. The Fae were also ready to lift them up

There are those who lift 2 children at once, there are also those who lift 3

But it won't matter as long as they can be organized

"Well?!"

"YES!!"

"1... 2..."

"3!!!"

We all shot into the air, and at the same time. The roots of the tree tried to catch us on the ground but failed

Therefore, he extended his roots until he reached the air and tried to catch us

We flew here and there, avoiding those roots one by one

I then gestured to them, and the children began to disperse as I commanded

"Hey ugly tree! Comehere!" A child mocked the root

The roots of the tree that was chasing us instantly stopped...

Then everyone went after the boy

The child's parents were immediately seen hanging when watching their child being chased like that

"Hey... Isn't Vainzel's way too rash?" Veskal asked

Verdea only responded with a small laugh first, leaving Veskal even more confused

"Do you think?" Verdea retaliated

"Finally, he had a child become bait. All those roots are after him. He won't last long"

"Hm... It looks very rash...

But this exercise, it's perfect for them in this situation"

"... Huh uh?"

They both looked back at the training ground and were surprised to see us

Meanwhile, I was busy beating the roots of the tree so that they could not catch the child being chased

Not even one of the tree roots managed to touch the child

I was trying to set my speed to fend off those roots so they couldn't have any gaps

"Cool!" The boy praised me

"Save compliments. The training is still going on"

"... Uh! Guys!"

He was surprised to see his friends who started to be chased by the other roots

They all started to split up to avoid it, but one girl just stayed there and froze

And yet he was caught, another child managed to take him away

The roots began to shift trying to chase them but...

"Dumb hoy! Comehere!" A child from the other side chided him

"Oh! So that's their plan!" Veskal exclaimed in understanding

"Rubber! Vainzel might split them into a 2 or 3-man team first. Then, if one of the team is arrested, then everything will fail

Then, the kids are going to be bait... They can be anyone as long as the time and place allow. It was only useful to attract the enemy's attention for a while

But the main function of it is, to make room for their protectors in order to paralyze or fend off enemies" Verdea explained in detail, leaving Veskal in awe

"You think this could be enough for our plans tomorrow?" Veskal asked

"of course. As long as they consider this exercise the same as our plan, I'm sure they can"

"That's amazing!"

They both laughed at our training

...

"..... This plan is too dangerous" Zaphir muttered

"Hm? Ah yeah... I forgot that you love children so much, whatever race it is" Alf responded

"... I never said that"

"But your treatment shows different things"

...

"Zaphir Lunar. I was hoping you'd trust Vainzel for this. You always believe it in action, but never in the heart"

...

"Understand, Great Elf"

Alf smiled at Zaphir's response, looking back at our training

"Verdea is right. He had experienced in this, had he been willing to accept his duty like this" Zaphir muttered again

"Yes..." Alf replied slowly

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

a few hours later ---

"Yeahhhh.....! Those kids are so powerful..."

I was lying limp on the ground from exhaustion training them all

Damnit. I'm less excited than those kids. Look at them, still able to continue laughing cheerfully while being greeted by their parents after the practice

Huh...

"yes too. It's noon, but they still look powerful"

"ah! Zaphirs. I want you to train them later in the afternoon. I'm tired...!"

"This king is spoiled..." Veskal mellowed

"Please try to train them, then please say that if you can survive"

"Thank you for the hard work"

Eleanor approached us with a woman behind her carrying a cold drink

"It's for body fresheners. Please drink"

"Oh thank goodness. I can get dehydrated if I don't get this" I said as I picked up a glass and sipped it straight away

"H-hey? You gulped it all out? No grinning?" Verdea asked

"Important my thirst is relieved!"

Everyone there laughed at my behavior

"Alright, alright. Vainzels. I want to remind you of something" Alf said

"Hm? What is Ayahanda?"

"You forgot to make a teleportation circle so the Sylphs can come here. I see they're waiting right now"

...

"LITCHAAALLLL!!!!"

I ran as fast as I could into the city to immediately draw the magic circle, while the others just laughed to see me again

"alright. I will also catch up with him to help" Verdea said as she returned her drinking glass, then ran after me. "Will! I will help too!!"

"... I came too" Veskal said, then ran as fast as I could

"... She hasn't drunk her part" The woman who brought the drink said

"It's okay. Just save it for her later" Alf replied

"All right"

...

Not long after, from the middle of the training field that was still crowded with people, a loud noise made everyone there shocked

They realized that the voice was coming from within the city

"What's going on??"

"There's an attack??"

Everyone was wondering anxiously. But as their leader, Eleanor calmed them down instantly

"Listen. Let's all see what happens" he said to all his citizens

Everyone agreed and started walking into the city. Eleanor asks Zaphir to help Albert, and he immediately does as he is asked

"What's going on here?" Eleanor asked ahead

But just a step away he entered the square, he had already gotten his answer

"The Sylph Clan force, led by a servant, Amelia Storm, saluted the Oberon"

All the citizens were instantly shocked to see the 49 Wind Elves who looked down respectfully in front of me, Verdea, and Vescal

"alright...

Our preparations are all ripe!"

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

-- The next day, Magellan Castle---

"A ready? I have business with a woman" Eloy said

"It has. But, I am still confused as to why I should come along" Yuriel said in a doubtful tone

"Isn't it clear? You're the judge? You're tasked with legitimizing an important decision, aren't you?"

"... May God forgive you, Your Majesty. I know you only want a witness to your victory"

"I don't need God~'s help

God doesn't exist in this world, and if he does exist, he's just the biggest asshole, right?"

"..... May the Lord forgive you, your majesty..."

"... Forgetit. Let's go"

Carrying a high-class mage and a Supreme Court Justice, the king entered into a trap he did not expect at all

The traps I made, especially for him...