Brain bloom

"Stop complaining. I'll introduce you to the adult Sunset Cloud Worm from the Chaos Land later."

"...Oh, so that person is from your country?"

"You know each other? That's wonderful! Go and nourish the crops in the Chaos Land for me. It would be even better if a few more little cloud eggs came during the spring planting season. Let's go, let's hurry and send the Four Seasons Winery to the Land of Flowers, and then back to the Chaos Land!"

"I really look forward to seeing her again."

While listening to these nonsensical conversations, Yuan was busy separating excess soil from the sea, layer by layer, and sticking it onto the large island that had been cut off, like playing with Play-Doh. He figured this piece of land would become a new development area for Silvermoon City, which would be good news for their land-scarce environment.

Then, the Thundercloud Worm sped swiftly, carrying the Four Seasons Winery, Wish, and Melia to the Land of Flowers.

That was no longer the no-fly zone; the filth and terrifying monsters were gone. The surrounding area was no longer a desolate, barren wasteland, but rather a vast, flourishing nature that had been restored overnight, like something out of a fairy tale. Only by understanding how precious all this was could one truly appreciate how fortunate it was to possess magic.

A sapling of the World Tree, taller and more upright than any other plant, stands in the very center of the land of flowers.

Once you see it, you're not far from your destination.

"Speaking of which, after Princess Dandelion summoned back all the darkness and returned the night to us, it seems like the Winged Clouds will be starting soon. Wish, have you been invited?"

"Yes, we made a promise."

"That's wonderful... I heard it's not open to the public, I wonder if I can sneak a peek." Melia was quite curious about what was historically recorded as the most beautiful scenery in the world. Moreover, it was a grand event her father would be participating in, and this opportunity would allow them to forge a friendship with the Land of Flowers...

Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to get my hands on the tickets yet.

After thinking for a moment, Yuan told what he knew: "I heard that a true god once secretly did this, and the consequences were terrible."

"So, the two Four Seasons Ones have caused a global upheaval. Do you think there will be any major problems after the Four Seasons Ones' countries are revived?"

Volume 1, Chapter 403: The Approaching Clouds

On the way to the Land of Flowers with the Four Seasons Winery, Melia and Wish chatted happily, their topics seemingly endless. From the potential future impact of the Land of Flowers to various combat tips, they discussed everything with great enjoyment.

A while ago, I spent a few days as a guest in the Chaos Land, and my relationship with my best friend became even more harmonious.

Therefore, they were able to have an open and honest discussion about the possibility that the Kingdom of Flowers might pose a serious danger to the world. Perhaps, as the owner of the Holy Coffin Kingdom, Mori Toki was referring to this as the kind of war she was considering?

"In other words, in the worst-case scenario, we would have to go to war with the Kingdom of Flowers."

"I suspect it's very likely..."

The two of them were having a heated discussion, and these strange topics unknowingly awakened something that had been dormant.

In the lush manor atop the Thundercloud Worm, a Seasonal Being named Mimosa slumbered peacefully. She had been quietly awaiting the day when the Winged Cloud would sweep across the sky, but inexplicably discovered that the land where she slept had been cleaved open and carried into the heavens!

Normally, the mimosa plants would see small animals stealing grapes and insects trying to mess with them—they'd seen it all before, nothing unusual. But today, someone had stolen the entire winery…

She poked her head out of the soil, hiding herself behind bunches of grapevines, trying to see what was going on.

She was a powerful Season Master, once a renowned Harvest Priestess, arguably the strongest person in the Flower Kingdom during that era. Although her abilities have diminished for various reasons, she remains confident in herself.

However, when she secretly glanced at Yuan, she found that Yuan was also looking at her.

"...Oh no, those two thieves have spotted us!"

"ah."

Yuan, on the other hand, looked pleasantly surprised.

On the night of her battle with Hodge, she fell into a deep sleep, but even so, her nagging father held her hand and recounted the entire process of her rescue over and over again. From the ancient demon king's determination to die to what Mori did in the end, she wished to remember it all.

Of course she knew that in her most desperate moment, a being of all seasons, with a mimosa plant growing on its head, would quietly appear and point out the path to a happy ending. The little girl before her, exuding an evil aura and covered in mud, had a mimosa plant growing on her head.

"Huh? Someone's here? Princess Dandelion didn't mention it." Melia also noticed the mimosa.

"Perhaps he forgot?"

Now that they had discovered her and their strength was clearly terrifying, and after discussing troublesome topics such as the "Land of Flowers" and "war," Mimosa immediately decided to start fighting.

She stepped out from beside the grape trellis, head held high, and said, "Speak! What are you trying to do by stealing the only land the Four Seasons now possess?"

Seeing the fighting spirit ignited in her opponent, Melia had already gripped her giant axe. She exuded the majesty befitting a ruler, proclaiming her righteous actions: "We have come to take this land at the behest of Princess Dandelion and the coffin bearers."

"……real?"

"The Kingdom of Flowers is about to be revived. If you are a wild Four Seasons Traveler, then just wait patiently. Our destination is the Kingdom of Flowers. Otherwise, why would we bother moving this land with such a thankless task?"

"...Wow, really?" Mimosa was incredulous.

“Of course it’s true, the proof is—look!” Melia pointed to the lush green horizon in the distance, “Once, this was a barren and desolate land, but the Kingdom of Flowers is about to be revived, and the land is full of life.”

The mimosa tentatively looked up, her squinting eyes slowly widening, a hint of surprise turning into shock, causing her lovely face to tremble. Yes, this was the very aura of the resurgence of the Kingdom of Flowers.

She mainly felt that the speed was too fast.

Just a few days ago, they were helping two isolated and helpless compatriots rescue some kind of Dawn Princess. They've barely left the cold winter behind and haven't even had a proper spring nap, and suddenly, the country is here? What kind of efficiency is this?!

And there's actually a World Tree? Its height is clearly beyond its seedling stage; it must have taken at least several hundred years to grow.

“I heard the new palace is almost finished,” Melia joked. “It’s a collaborative project between the devil and the Holy Coffin Kingdom; they say it’s amazing…hehe.”

The thundercloud worms flew at incredible speed, soaring over patches of greenery. In the blink of an eye, they arrived at a very special area. While flying over the previous land, they had mostly felt a sense of beauty and wonder, but suddenly, they were overwhelmed by a feeling of vast emptiness.

"It is the land of the kingdom of flowers." The mimosa was equally moved, her voice filled with emotion as she whispered, "The lush soil blessed by nature, and—the princess's offerings."

"What do you mean?"

"Princess Dandelion... no, the next Queen Dandelion, the ruler of the Kingdom of Flowers, is preparing to summon Wing Cloud."

……

Dandelion never imagined that at her age, she would have the opportunity to wear the sacrificial robes of the Kingdom of Flowers, carrying ancient relics and a peaceful heart, to measure the border with her footprints.

No longer the meticulously crafted robes of Mori, nor her usual everyday attire, Dandelion had changed her clothes. Intricate patterns, alternating between black and white, layered to form an elegant ceremonial robe. This garment was woven from extremely special plants, using no materials obtained through non-natural means or slaughter.

It preserves the beauty of the most traditional clothing, without buttons or zippers, only a ribbon tied in a knot to bind it to the dandelion. Putting it on and taking it off is also a tedious task. But this is the power of tradition, and the dandelion is happy to be a perpetrator.

On the land of the revitalized Flower Kingdom, she is making preparations for Winged Cloud.

In her hand, the branch called "Morning Dew Thousand Leaves" was unfurling its layered leaves, each accumulating glistening drops of morning dew. The dandelion's task was to personally travel along the borders of the land of flowers, sprinkling these drops of morning dew onto the earth along its path.

It can delineate the boundaries of a nation, and it can also carve out a secluded and independent place in the corrupt human world.

It will exude an incomparably rich natural aura, summon the Winged Clouds, and tell all its compatriots who are still lost and asleep that this is the true home of the Four Seasons.

Of course, it would take at least a month for one person to prepare. This was because Dandelion had great ambitions and wanted to reclaim more of the land she had lost. To this end, she specially sent another set of sacrificial utensils to Sen Shi, so that she could do the same thing.

They started from the same point but went their separate ways, and will meet again at the same destination.

This was the third day since Dandelion set off. When would she meet her again? She was very much looking forward to it. But not long after, she saw a girl yawning, dressed similarly but clearly not very comfortable, walking over from the other side.

The dew-covered leaves in her hand were almost dry, proving that most of the morning dew had already been sprinkled away.

That's not right!

"Oh, dandelions!" Mori waved happily.

"...Did you...even do your job properly?!"

"Very serious."

"Then why? This journey should take at least half a month! Why have we already reunited?"

"...Huh?" The smile on Morishita's face froze in stunned silence. "But didn't you tell me that all I had to do was sprinkle the morning dew on that circle marked on the map?"

Dandelion stamped her foot, accidentally spilling a little too much on the ground. She nodded anxiously, "Yes! Did you work diligently?"

Sen Shi looked aggrieved: "I...I was really serious! I borrowed a mount from the Holy Coffin Kingdom and leisurely rode it for three days to sprinkle the morning dew, perfectly completing the land-claiming task you asked for."

"...A mount? Run?!"

"Yes."

"...You...you are defiling the traditions of our Flower Kingdom!!" Dandelion's face flushed with anger. "Following the ancient traditions recorded in the books, we should tread every corner of our country's borders to witness its beauty, only then can we become great queens!"

"The Queen isn't me, why should I walk slowly?"

"..."

"Anyway, I've done what you asked me to do." After saying that, Mori used the morning dew on the leaf in his hand to shake the last drop of morning dew onto the spot in front of the dandelion. At this point, the border of the Land of Flowers was finally drawn. "So, if you want to continue, then go ahead."

"...You've already done everything to me, why are you leaving!"

"Humph."

Mori Toki looks a bit mischievous right now, and Dandelion can't help but complain: "You...you, Mori Toki! Something's wrong with you. Why have you become so unruly and unlovable since coming to the Land of Flowers? Have you gone through your rebellious phase?"

"This is just the prelude."

"Are you absolutely determined to rebel against me?"

Mori crossed his arms and puffed out his slightly curvaceous chest: "I can barely be considered half a Primordial God! Are you afraid? The world is my plaything, and I will overturn the mere traditions of the Four Seasons!"

This was the excuse Mori made for himself. Since he wanted to rebel against the custom that kissing a flower meant having a child for her, he naturally had to find a grander excuse.

Recalling what had happened before, Dandelion immediately understood her meaning, and a vein throbbed on her forehead: "...Very well! Now that you've made it clear, I'll have a contest with you after Wing Cloud is over. At that time, I'll make you follow the custom and become an ornament in my garden."

I was initially curious to see what kind of trouble she could cause, but she dared to challenge even the traditions of the four seasons, which emboldened the dandelion. This strawberry bush, however, is unruly and a bit too arrogant. For overly vigorous plants, proper pruning is necessary.

"Oh, right, dandelions."

"What?"

Suddenly, Mori mysteriously placed her hand on her head, touching the thick strawberry leaves. Then, she parted the leaves, picking out a few tender shoots hidden inside—the abundant white blossoms transformed into unfolding petals.

A total of thirteen, blooming strawberry flowers.

"...You've blossomed!"

"Hmm!" It wasn't until a few days ago, when he touched the process of the flower buds blooming little by little, that Mori felt this emotion as a being of the four seasons for the first time. "I've finally bloomed too... It's so good."

"That's right, spring is here." Dandelion touched its own flower. "My dandelion will bloom soon too."

The topic of the four seasons temporarily put their argument aside.

“I plan to let them all grow into strawberries,” Mori Toki continued.

"Aren't you going to use them to make a flower crown? If you pick these thirteen now, they will be flowers that never wither and will become your most beautiful decoration." The dandelion didn't quite understand. "You're still young, there's no need to rush. Next year we can harvest strawberries and give them to Yuan as a panacea."

Sen Shi dared not say that she wanted to save up thirteen panaceas for emergencies. Who knew how fierce the battle with Dandelion would become? These cure-alls were her only hope for turning the tide.

"We can make flower crowns next year too."

"...Fine, whatever you say."

"So, shall we go back and take a look at the completed palace?" Mori pointed his thumb toward the World Tree behind him, where the palace was located.