Brain bloom

Rather than forever wallowing in the bottomless, endless void of death, she would rather open her eyes, witness the changing seasons, smell the flowers, and savor the food…

Because this is the origin of life that every soul seeks: the joy of living.

That's why she could stay here, and why she was willing to fulfill that wish for her.

"Then you should also thank Tu Mi."

“She’s gone, so I can only channel my gratitude for her into you.” Then, Mori Toki said, “But once the Land of Flowers recovers, I probably won’t feel guilty anymore. I hope that by then, you will be able to forgive my unintentional actions.”

Dandelion didn't reply. She silently considered it for a while, then accepted the result with a smile.

Her hatred for the coffin bearers was genuine, but knowing the truth, this helpless resentment gradually faded. Fate is truly unpredictable... because her love for Mori was also real.

Otherwise, even if it was a misunderstanding, she would return the other person and the world to nature...

She skipped over these tangled thoughts: "So what are you planning to do next? Go home and sew maid outfits?"

“No… I must first face the believers, and then go see… my country.”

"for me?"

“Half of it is for you,” she said honestly.

"Is your partner there to enjoy the treatment of a true god?"

Sen rolled his eyes at her and shook his head in denial. It wasn't for his own sake, to be adored and entertained by the believers, but for the sake of his own wishes. Perhaps the Holy Coffin Kingdom, with its pure holy power, could do something about her curse.

Besides that—there's something Mori needs to understand. So far, she's met several believers from the Holy Coffin Kingdom. They weren't bad people; at least they didn't leave her with the negative impression of being "invaders." If that's the case, then what caused the War of the Flowers?

She must find out the truth.

Because the history recounted by the Four Seasons Master is probably unreliable...

"Are you starting to hate me?" Suddenly, Dandelion interrupted Mori's thoughts, her voice filled with unease.

"...No, I knew it would turn out this way. It's surprising that I survived your clutches. I can understand your anger, and I can also understand that we Four Seasons are not exactly good people—I mean, the Four Seasons have a somewhat extreme nature."

"I'm actually very angry because you've been keeping it from me."

"Because if I say it, I'm doomed."

“You’re right…” Dandelion doesn’t deny that she might do some extreme things.

Mori couldn't help but sigh. In fact, she could completely understand all of Dandelion's actions.

But I just feel so wronged...

If I could, I'd really like to ask the first pope what he was thinking when he came up with this belief system. It's actually quite sophisticated... If it were on Earth, it would definitely be a major cult leader.

Volume 1 #Let's say something...

I apologize for the inconsistent updates this month, which has disappointed many readers who have been following my updates.

Secondly—for readers who abandon a book because they don't like one or two chapters, and then post a review to show off their presence, I really have nothing to say…

First of all, I don't believe I've ever intentionally padded the page or deliberately cut off chapters, believe it or not. I'm busy as a dog every day, and I've devoted almost all my spare time to this lousy book. I occasionally encounter things that make me so sad that I want to cry, but I still force myself to write things that bring joy. I really haven't let anyone down.

As for those few people whose posts I banned or deleted, if you see this chapter, you can ask yourself why I didn't delete the others.

Fortunately, I bought some mangoes to eat today, which finally chased away the sadness I felt from seeing all those negative reviews, allowing me to calm down and post this chapter.

Hmm... this can be considered a leave request.

Regular updates will resume in September. Although my abilities are limited and the plot is destined to not satisfy all readers, I can only manage two chapters a day as usual. As for the chapters I owe today, I'll release them tomorrow, so there will be four chapters tomorrow, probably all posted together in the evening.

Finally, thank you for your support.

You may not be able to imagine the mindset of every author who has worked hard to write, when they are grateful to each and every reader they have.

……

However, there are still no women's clothing items.

Volume 1 #190 What's the big deal?

The misunderstanding between Dandelion and her was now probably resolved. The faint, menacing aura emanating from her gradually subsided, leaving only a friendly demeanor that was almost normal—though she would occasionally reveal a slightly frightening expression.

Mori couldn't help but feel fortunate that even though his identity had been exposed, the trouble it caused wasn't as bad as he had expected.

Dandelion became much more rational: "When we get back, tell me in detail about the things you've been hiding from me, the Demon Queen, and her human father... Of course, if you don't want to, that's fine too."

"When are we leaving this place?"

"Activating this magic is actually quite difficult, so why not enjoy the scenery a little longer? This is the land of flowers from the era of the Rose Queen; perhaps we can build an even more magnificent land than this?"

"Who knows? No one can predict the future," Mori murmured.

She muttered to herself, as if she had never foreseen that the scattered gold coins would bring her into this world and grant her a somewhat ridiculous divine status...

"Speaking of which, since you weren't serious about being a maid..." Mori felt a chill run down his spine.

“I’m serious. If you’re trying to renege on your promise…” Her eyes turned cold. “What can I do? Can I defeat a true god?”

"...I think you can do it."

She gave a subtle smile: "Anyway, I'm still looking forward to the coffin bearer becoming my little maid; it must be really fun."

Mori could only silently endure it, after all, her gratitude and guilt towards her were genuine. They gazed at the scenery together, temporarily casting aside their many thoughts and turning them into simple words, as if chatting with her about everyday matters.

"You seem like a stranger to me now."

"I feel the same way about you. What's with those black dandelions...?"

"You do not know?"

The question from Senshi surprised Dandelion somewhat, but she still explained.

"This is because I used one of the three ancient sacred objects of the Land of Flowers, a feather that can gain dominion over nature. If I use it, I must bear this color... Anyway, it is the color in the essence of our souls."

Mori secretly rejoiced, realizing that she had probably unknowingly made the decision to live and die with the world.

"By the way... coffin bearer, I have a very serious question."

"what?"

“I saw that a lot of money was missing from your bag,” she said in a heartbroken voice.

"...This is the price I have to pay, there's nothing I can do about it."

As he spoke, Mori felt dejected, and with a heavy heart, he rummaged through his bag with his fingers. He then realized that the amount of gold coins he had lost was simply too much... Helpless, Mori let out a long sigh, announcing a tragic truth.

"We'll have to start all over again."

"Sigh, money... I guess I'll have to start all over again. Just like when I first summoned you. Here, take this. I found it on the ground earlier, but I've already cleaned it up."

She carefully took out a bright yellow gold coin from the inside pocket of her robe.

The letters representing the name of Mori-shiki Shinjin shine brightly.

Just like when they first met, Dandelion, though reluctant, still placed the gold coin safely in her hand.

"Speaking of which, what groceries did you buy? What would you like to eat tonight? You're the one who delivered the coffin."

"As long as you don't cut me up and eat me, that's fine."

……

“What...what kind of situation is this…” B felt more anxious than ever before.

Years ago, even when she single-handedly crushed all the powerful figures in the entire country and finally obtained one of the holy letters of the true god as her name, she had never felt so uneasy and excited.

That true god is the One of the Four Seasons, and he just performed a miracle here! It was like a dream!

But leaving behind that fortune doesn't seem to be for the purpose of conveying doctrines? Or is it a misunderstanding and a coincidence?

What kind of nonsense is this...?

If she were to relay these messages back, the very foundation and faith of the nation would be shaken, and all peace and prosperity would likely crumble in an instant. The impact on the world would be immeasurable.

But there's no way to deny the true God... Both the melon-slicer's account and what she saw with her own eyes proved it to be true.

She wasn't alone, because there was another person equally panicked—

"Guardian of the Chaos Blade, stop sitting there daydreaming, help me now! Damn it, this spatial magic didn't leave a trace... Where was Dad taken? Is he alright? Oh no, oh no, this is bad!"

Her words lost their usual composure and wavered, as if she couldn't even lift her own weapon.

B muttered to himself, "And... he's your... father?"

"I need to vent my anger—don't even think about escaping!"

Melia hastily cast a spatial spell, a cage specifically designed for hunting, from which prey could hardly escape. It enveloped everything within a certain radius, and anything that touched the edge would be annihilated into dust.

The two adventurer groups she forcibly kept behind were the same ones that had previously joined forces to attack Mori. Although they had been decimated by the True God's attack, they still posed a considerable threat.

“Spare your life,” Melia cried out.

"Please don't do this, we promise not to reveal anything... Demon Queen, please, for the sake of investigating the Evil Mist for you, at least leave behind the legacy of our Eagle Wind Adventurer Group..."

The red-haired man, barely managing to remain calm, spoke in a humble tone.

The conflict they were unwittingly drawn into was too large in scale, and they learned some inside information that was too high up in the hierarchy, so it was difficult for them to survive.

B looked up, only then remembering these mundane matters: "Demon Queen, these people... are they here to overthrow Silvermoon City? Your intelligence sources are wider than mine; I just want to confirm this."

"It should be."

"Although I don't have much affection for Silvermoon City, I'll still purify these people. If the news of the True God gets out, my country will probably become their next target for subversion..."

Even a devout and high-ranking figure like her was deeply shaken, let alone a country that should be devout in its faith.

Melia said she could do as she pleased.

So, the two adventurer groups acted decisively, knowing their fate was sealed, and simply drew their weapons and engaged B in a fierce battle. As for Melia, she ignored the annoying sounds of clashing swords and flying magic, and buried herself in studying the spatial magic that Dandelion had just used.

She doesn't know how sad she would be if her father were to die like this.

"Oh right... Yuan is still here! I have no choice but to make a deal with the devil..."

Volume 1, Chapter 191: Leisure

However, the wish that Melia pinned her hopes on was actually quite idle.