Brain bloom

"Please walk with me for at least a short distance. We've traveled a long way from our home to use the magic of fate in the best possible way. I... I'm not used to being alone yet... You are now my only fellow human in this world."

Mori nodded repeatedly: "I'll take you home, Princess."

After saying that, she sighed inwardly, thinking that no matter how far the road was, she would at least make sure to get the dandelion back safely.

……

The location where the magic of fate was activated was actually a corner of a vast forest. The surrounding trees were already showing signs of autumn, but after Sen Shi and Dandelion set off together, she could always smell the saltiness in the wind. There couldn't possibly be any saltwater lakes nearby, meaning this place was close to the sea.

Sen recalled the landscape and observed it closely for a while, finding the shapes of the trees and the color of the soil very familiar.

"Is this the southern forest of the Frozen Bear Coastline?" she asked Dandelion.

"...You know?"

Sen nodded, because the Frozen Bear Coastline was a scenic area outside the beginner town, and its modeling was very detailed, giving it a similar feel to this place. Only when she walked through it herself and personally experienced the landscape of the forest did she truly feel that she was still alive.

At this moment, Dandelion looked at Sen Shi's bare feet and said, "Ancestor Sen Shi, you—"

"Don't call me that, it's embarrassing."

"Then the ancestor?"

"Just call me by my name."

"Lord Mori?"

“…Princess, please stop using honorifics to address me. I am not the kind of hero you expect.” She said in a firm tone, feeling somewhat uneasy because she could not meet the other person’s expectations. “So just call me by my name.”

"Alright, Mori, is it okay for you not to wear shoes?"

"Ugh... it doesn't feel good." Mori was hit where it hurt.

The little dress she's wearing doesn't come with matching shoes at all. I really don't know how this alt account managed to resist the urge to smash the screen and rush out to beat up Sen.

For this reason, her feet were covered in mud, and she would feel very uncomfortable if she stepped on a small pebble. However, perhaps because the Four Seasons People were a race favored by nature, she found walking on a path covered in weeds quite comfortable.

"Can I lend you mine?"

"No, no, no, no need." She looked down at her feet and murmured, "If I had the materials and needle and thread, I could make myself a pair..."

Her mind was filled with various design drawings, recipes, and theoretical information. By delving deeper into these ideas, she could recall various production methods. Moreover, whenever she pondered these things, a master's mindset would naturally emerge, which might be a true manifestation of skill mastery.

Just as the two of them were about to continue their conversation, a light drizzle suddenly began to fall from the sky.

Mori wanted to hide under the tree, but when the leaves on her head were soaked by the slightly cool rain, she felt even lighter and more comfortable. She immediately looked at the dandelion, and the princess, also looking at the raindrops, smiled slightly.

Those who live through all four seasons do not dislike drizzle.

The raindrops not only soaked them, but also caused some creatures in the forest to scatter. These included ferocious rabbits of level 5 or lower, and occasionally, even level 7 tusked boars.

"I really miss it," Mori murmured to himself. "I must have farmed 10,000 kills back then..."

Just like in the game, there aren't any dangerous monsters near the Frozen Bear Coastline. The highest level monsters are only around level ten. Unless she encounters an extremely rare area boss, she's confident she can escape.

Thinking of this, she realized for the first time that she should check the princess's level information; it was probably just a level 5 vase... She looked towards the dandelion washing the dandelion on its head—

[Level 91 - The Fallen Princess Wearing a Flower Crown - Dandelion]

After a long silence, Sen Shi looked away and muttered, "Looks like I can safely accompany her home."

The two walked side by side for a short while. Sen Shi was certain that the terrain was still the same as he remembered. It was just that the scene he had seen through the screen was now basically a first-person perspective, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Therefore, she realized that this was not a road leading to the town, but rather heading deeper into the forest.

"Princess, are we not going home first, but instead going to destroy the monster's lair?"

"Well... it's on the way, because the monsters here have what I want... it's part of accumulating war capital," she replied seriously.

"……I see."

Earning war capital from monsters near starting towns is a very inefficient method, which shows that Dandelion is in a bad situation. Mori didn't complain, but pointed to a path lined with weeping roses.

"This is the fastest and safest route. However, you'll be facing the territory of the Tusked Boar King along the way, but it should be easy for you."

Dandelion nodded nervously and followed Sen Shi inside without asking any further questions, showing complete trust in her compatriot.

It was indeed a shorter path, but along the way, we still encountered a few reckless wild rabbits. For some reason, Dandelion didn't make a move, and Mori didn't have an elemental staff, but we still wanted to test the combat system of this world.

In the setting of "The Silent World," using magic requires chanting. Learning magic requires a spellbook containing incantations, but Kesen never paid attention to what was written in it; she didn't know any incantations at all.

But she vaguely realized that she could cast small spells at will if she wanted to. This should be the effect of the passive skill "Instant Casting," which simplifies the casting process of lower-level spells, making them instantaneous.

"Ice Arrow Technique".

As Sen Shi pointed his finger, the image of an ice arrow appeared in his mind. His mental energy quickly condensed into an ice arrow in the form of a faint blue light, and then shot and killed the ferocious rabbit that was baring its fangs and claws.

Releasing such low-level magic didn't place a heavy burden on her mind, but she could still clearly feel her mental energy being depleted. In any case, at least she now had the ability to protect herself in this world—but that was all Mori could do.

Looking at the corpse, Mori asked in confusion, "Didn't it drop any money or healing potions? At least it should have dropped copper coins, right?"

"Ancestor, your era is truly fascinating. Are even beasts wise enough to heal themselves?"

"Never mind what I said. Also, call me by my name."

“Alright, does Sen Shi need money? Well then…” Dandelion said, reluctantly taking out a coin from the package under her robe and handing it to Sen Shi with a heavy heart. “This is emergency funds, money for purchasing supplies, and a gift I’m giving to my compatriots.”

It was a gold coin that shone with a brilliant luster. After it was forced on him, Sen Shi touched it and thought to himself, "It's sad that just one coin has put Dandelion in such a difficult position."

Mori picked up the hare and wanted to put it in her bag... She searched all over her body but couldn't find a bag anywhere. Then, a thought flashed through her mind, and she suddenly sensed a spatial dislocation. So, she reached into the strange spot and actually managed to put the hare carcass inside...

“Oh, no wonder it’s called ‘The Traveler’s Magic Bag (10x16)’.”

Dandelion, who was standing nearby, heard Mori talking to himself and suddenly exclaimed, "...Wait, Mori! You just said the traveler's magical bag?"

"Ah."

"Isn't this the legendary sacred object? Indeed! Just now... just now when you threw the corpse into the space, I could also feel the spatial ripples... Just how great a hero are you, to actually carry such a thing."

Sen Shi was a little pleased to receive such praise, after all, this inventory was a lucky draw that cost several thousand yuan, and there were only a handful in the entire server. Because it was bound to a specific character, it was a rare item, so calling it a relic was indeed quite fitting.

Thinking of this, Mori decided to throw in the gold coins he had obtained as well—but the gold coins felt a bit strange.

The craftsmanship is exquisite, and the bright yellow luster proves its high purity. Up to this point, it's identical to the illustration in the game. However, there are two strange letters engraved on it, which Mori finds irritating.

The gold coin is engraved with "SB".

"In my time, gold coins didn't seem to have these letters."

Mori shook the golden light, startling Dandelion, who was still bewildered by the sight of her luggage. She quickly looked around to make sure no one was there before relaxing.

She explained in a very solemn tone: "This is one of my enemies, the currency issued by the Holy Coffin Kingdom that I mentioned before. It is the most powerful currency in the entire world—by the way, let me continue to answer your question."

As they talked, they walked deeper into the building, but Sen Shi felt that those two letters looked strangely familiar...

"The rise of the Holy Coffin Kingdom is due to the divine gift of the god they worship—the coffin carriers."

"Oh? What a novel belief, a coffin of faith?"

"It is said that the first pope accidentally acquired an enormous fortune, which enabled him to establish the kingdom—and the arrangement of that fortune was quite revealing, as it formed two meaningful letter symbols."

Whether it was rain or sweat, Mori's usually pretty face was filled with embarrassment. She wasn't stupid; she already knew what had happened.

The dandelion, completely unaware of the situation, continued its solemn narration:

"The first Pope was a devout man who wanted to understand the meaning of God's gift. He searched through all the dictionaries in the world before finally realizing that it might be something called English. He finally understood from those two letters that it was an abbreviation, so he named his kingdom Sacred Bier and called the God who bestowed this wealth 'the Coffin Bearer,' a belief he still holds today."

This is the most famous contemporary myth, the "divine gift from the coffin bearers," and the "divine revelation received by the Pope." He believed that the B represents the coffin (Bier), a warning that wealth brings death.

A sacred coffin... how fitting. However, Mori was certain that this was just a lucky interpretation by the Pope.

In his moment of distress, one of the coffin bearers suddenly realized something else.

If this is the truth, then she is definitely not the hero who helped the Kingdom of Flowers regain its glory. Instead, she is the culprit who allowed the Kingdom of the Holy Coffin to rise, leading to the eventual destruction of the Kingdom of Flowers…

……

(Currently in the new book period, I plan to guarantee at least 3000+ chapters per day, and occasionally double updates. Starting next month, I will maintain a full attendance record of double updates per day... after all, this book will be much easier to write.)

This book comes from an idea I've been thinking about for quite a while. It's going back to the more accessible fantasy genre, but the content will likely be quite different from the one I'm hoping for in a peaceful world. All I can say is that I'll try my best to avoid creating too many plot holes...

……

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Volume 1 #004: The High-Level Mage Seems Reliable

Her speculation was undoubtedly more convincing. Sen Shi couldn't help but recall the fate magic that had summoned him; it really did have some merit… Now, he wondered if fate would truly favor this princess of a fallen kingdom.

After explaining the enemy's background, Dandelion continued with what happened next. However, Mori's attention was completely elsewhere, and he only caught the gist of what was said—

In other words, the Holy Coffin Kingdom has deviated from its original restraint and become the most troublesome country in the world.

Their religious consciousness was so strong that, through the gifts from those who carried the coffins, the nation truly possessed the power to enforce its religious doctrines. In the years that followed, they used the banner of religion to invade and expand their territory, and it can be said that all their wars were related to it.

The doctrine that wealth leads to death seems to have become an excuse for war rather than a warning.

More than a decade ago, they finally began a contest and rivalry with the Peda Empire, located on the other side of the continent and possessing a formidable military force.

Even though the two nations are separated by the sea, and by the Land of Flowers and other small countries, both sides desire a fierce war. The Land of Flowers, which has struggled to survive in the cracks, naturally becomes their battlefield.

Hearing this, Mori's mood turned heavy: "Being attacked from both sides by two major powers, this is definitely... sigh."

“But I regret it. I wish I had died there with everyone…” Dandelion stopped and sat under a lush pine tree, cupping rainwater in her hands. “But Tu Mi didn’t kill me. Instead, she let me live.”

"Huh? Maybe I misheard something? Isn't that Harvest Priest one of yours? How come he's involved in killing you?"

"Isn't this the norm for the Four Seasons?" Dandelion looked at Mori with some confusion. "We don't want to die at the hands of the enemy, and we don't want to be humiliated. So Tu Mi used some kind of magic to evaporate the vanguard of the armies of the two countries, as well as the Kingdom of Flowers. This is something we accept."

Mori suddenly realized that the game's loading screen occasionally displayed a prompt: "While the Four Seasons are a race of nature, this may make them more extreme in another sense."

"Because of that evaporation, both countries are wary of Tumi. In addition, Silvermoon City intervened, and we received war compensation, so we are doing quite well. If we could settle down here, life would be very prosperous—but I am a princess of a fallen kingdom, and there is only one thing I should do."

"That's why you called me here."

"Um—thank you for coming, Mori Toki."

Dandelion finally smiled again, because she saw the fellow countrymen of similar age in front of her as a light that could illuminate her path.

After explaining all that background information, she and Mori Toki set off again. The drizzle had just stopped, and the two were refreshed and full of energy thanks to the rain. It's hard to tell if the Four Seasons' heads are filled with brain matter or mud to have such biological characteristics.

But after the rain stopped, they weren't the only ones who started moving around.