The Book Of Flowers

Opportunity (1)

-- The Night of the Day --

*Cric crick*

The sound of crickets finally sounded very soothing in this place

Since Miralius had returned to his original state, I began to go around checking all over the place. I don't know what time it is, I don't know. I must have been driving around since this afternoon

Hm~

I am happy with this calm atmosphere. The Elves look like that too. They were immediately seen playing around, even adults

Some also invited me to play, but I rejected them because I still wanted to go around

...

I've never missed this much on Miralius, even when I was adventuring first

"So here you are?"

The sound of footsteps approached me. I paused to see who was coming towards me

"Vain's. You're not tired of what?"

"Of course he's tired of stupid assholes!"

An unusual couple. Suddenly, I saw Verdea and Remina together. Is this an illusion?

"Hoy! Answer!" Verdea said again

"... Alright. I'll be back"

"really? You've been walking for 5 hours, but not back"

Is that so?

Well, if I think about it again, it's worth the atmosphere in this place to start quiet

"That's it. Let's go back with us"

".... How about we go for a little more?" I said

"Huh? It's late" Verdea protested

"Follow me a minute, you two. There's still one place I haven't been to"

I forgot something. I should have visited the place first before telling...

"5 hours and still nothing to visit? My king is great" Remina said to me

"Wait, since when have you been so sarcastic?"

"Since you showed it in front of me, Oberon"

Ahaha..... I'm a bad influence

"It's up to you to come or not. But I want to go there first"

The two of them stared at each other as I started walking back. Sighing in resignation, Verdea only proposed that they come along. Remina also immediately let out a languid breath

...

"Why this floating island?" Remina asked as she looked up towards the sky

I just lay between the two of them and looked up at the sky and said, "Not happy here?"

"I mean, if we want to see the night sky, wouldn't it be nice on a small hill or an open field?"

"Better here. The wind is cold too"

"Hm. It's okay then"

...

...

I didn't know I had to talk anymore. I was too busy glued to the stars in the sky that night

They shine so brightly in the sky tonight. And even though the moon was equally bright, it was the stars that took my view

L'm... So remember the prophecy of Ayahanda. When I was 7 years old and had just met him, the prophecy still stuck in my mind

A small leaf flew by the wind, crossing the stars in the sky one by one. But, when he fell to the ground, he could see the entire light from the stars and moon

These stars are so bright. I became interested in them. I wonder what those stars mean

"Abiguous forecast" I muttered

Maybe because I'm always trying to reach those stars in the sky. I was always looking for something new and bigger in front of me. But I ended up going through it all and just kept getting carried away by the wind. Not much has worked for me from my wandering years, except meeting Verdea

And in the end, I fell on the ground, just like that leaf. I would fall while looking at the stars I could not reach

...

Hm... My life of 10,000 years would probably be spent on that alone. Falling without reaching for anything

...

"Vain...?"

"... Why?"

Verdea looked agitated as I looked towards her. He probably noticed the sad look on my face just now

"Vaina... Why do you look sad?"

I've guessed

"Something in the past" I replied

"Past time? What was it when you were little Oberon?" Remina asked

"Well, that's how it is"

...

...

The wind blew between the three of us. I looked up again, as the two children looked upset and sad at me

"... I want to hear what that story is"

Hm?

Remina adjusted her position back to a neat sitting position, ready to listen to my story

Verdea also immediately followed, sitting right next to him coupled with a smile attached to both of their lips

"... Alright. I'll tell you"

I really told her. Every detail of that story, that prophecy, and my reaction

No one was missed, I'm sure. The two of them also gave a slightly grim reaction after I finished telling the story

"So.. 10000 years huh?" Verdea muttered

The two of them were silent as I stared at the faces of the two of them

"so. Only 100 years have passed. I still have to go through 100 times that amount" I said

"... But isn't that good news, too?" Remina said

"How can you?"

"Finally, since the prophecy of the first Elf never misses, it means that you will really live a long time right? So you don't have to worry too much about dying at this close time, do you?"

...

I flicked his forehead, then got up from my lying position

"It is true that way. But, if I just rely on that prophecy, I still can't figure out how I'm going to live right?"

"... Right too"

"I'll probably live in chaos. I might lose Miralius. I might... Will lose you"

"..... Right too"

And also...

"When I called you to gather that time, a Sylph was killed by Jael. He's a spy I sent to find information about Rosalia"

"That's..."

"Huhahah's... I'm actually afraid that you guys will be like that too. Because of my negligence, that Sylph died on the spot. I'm afraid when you're under my auspices, you wretch like that...

I said that you should follow this war, but I don't know where to put you. That's why I've only been resting on myself all this time even asking for your help. You're too precious to put in danger..."

I really sucked, and I branded myself a leader all along

Haha... My ridiculous self

"But I want to promise you that I won't burden myself anymore. Nor does it burden others with my attitude. So help me. Help me change"

This is what I have to tell my friends later

I am a legitimate leader. Many people have put great hopes on my shoulders, but I just want to remove the title because I do not want to be burdened as the highest among my people. And in the process, I only burdened myself all along, as I feared

I want to change that. But I need as much encouragement as possible. I want to change not just for the sake of others, but also my friends, my home, and my family. I want to have the power to protect the good

God, I beg you. You may destroy my fate as you please, but please do not destroy theirs. Give your best to them, and if this is my last prayer to be answered, let it be. I would do anything to protect them all

"... L'm... Don't know if I can do it either" Verdea said. "In the end, it's not just you who have always doubted all this time. Me, Remina, even Veskal always hesitated to make a decision"

"..."

"I... Seems like you put too much weight on your shoulders, Vain. I'm the one who should be apologizing"

"No! You're not doing anything!"

Verdea and Remina gasped at my call

I took a breath to calm down for a moment

"... You're not doing anything. That's all I can say"

"... I'm too burdened with you, Vain. That's why-"

"I told you you didn't do anything, did you?"

...

My palms clenched tightly as they held back the annoyance

Verdea also immediately looks riled up to me. He suddenly stood up from his seat and exclaimed, "See!? You are still burdening yourself, aren't you!? This is what you said you wanted to change??"

!!!

I'm surprised he's making such a loud noise in front of me

"Verdea"

"Already! I'm just gonna go! Do yourself a favor, you burden yourself!" He cut off Remina, then jumped on top of a giant, tender mushroom from a height

He then ran as fast as he could towards the forest, going nowhere as long as we both just looked up here

"... What's wrong with you try Oberon!? He was just trying to say his opinion!" Remina protest

"... I'm just saying he didn't do anything"

Remina gave a peck of annoyance then looked back down

"I don't know what your relationship has been like and what's going on, but at least take input from it next time!"

He then jumped down, but he turned his body into water. He landed safely, then caught up with Verdea before he got lost in this vast area of Miralius

I just sighed looking at the two of them who left from before me

"Terrorous quarrels..."

I who heard that voice immediately turned towards the ground on the right. And it's true. The roots of the Great Tree were poking out from there

"I'm grateful that your stalking nature is still as usual. But I really hope you forget this new thing you just witnessed"

Alf laughed a little

"I can't possibly forget something so easily, my son"

"Then please don't talk about this anymore"

The atmosphere returned to silence as I sat with a huffed face mixed with regret

But it didn't take too long for Alf to speak again

"You knew? The boy said the truth"

Right.. eh...?

"... What's true about that? I'm taking responsibility to protect her, aren't I?"

"You're wrong there. I don't know what's going on, but like he said, you're just weighing yourself down. If you think, would it be good if you made him do nothing at all?"

"... I hate it when you're right at a time like this"

Alf then sounded out a breath

"Vainzel my son. You should also be aware of one thing. The boy is also trying to change"

"What does Ayahanda mean?"

"From his words, I can understand that he is. He's trying to help you. He wants to do something for himself so you don't have to worry about him"

...

Is that so...?

"He just wanted to prove himself. But you refuse. You're still scared, and that's what drags you down to not changing at all

Change requires a boost. The most effective motivation is action. He wants to show you the results of his actions, and he knows exactly what you need"

...

Haha... I don't know what else to respond to. I lost this argument

I'm impressed that Ayahanda can capture human thought like that. The first elf was amazing

"Yahanda"

"Yes, my son?"

"... I beg you to keep guiding me"

...

"I will continue to do so even if you do not ask. That's my job as your father"

...

"Yahujana?"

He suddenly sounded silent. I don't know why, and it certainly amazes me

"... Its alright. I just thought of some unimportant things"

"... A prophecy?"

"Insting"

...

I don't know what Father is thinking right now, but I hope his instincts are good. No need to ask again. I'd better keep enjoying tonight while I can

...

...

Both kids can get lost later. I need to find them soon

...

I'd better ask the Fae's help to find them

I don't want to disturb the boy when he's angry, so as long as he's in Miralius, I won't feel restless. Which makes me worry about him now just because it's late and he hasn't slept