Brain bloom

His fist clenched, imprinting itself on the magic disc, thus gathering power in his fist.

Immediately afterward, his fist exploded, smashing into the sea out of thin air and creating a streak of light.

The circular magic was imprinted firmly onto the sea by this punch.

Volume 1 #102: I'm Staring at You!

Under his rule, the sea seemed to become something that could be humiliated at will.

A beam of light illuminated the area where the ruins were located, its towering length resisting everything—an impenetrable wall. Having done this, his arm returned to its cloak, and the magic disc ceased its flickering.

Man's eyes brightened as she gazed at the dandelion.

"If only you had agreed sooner! I'm getting old, and it's still quite difficult for me to occasionally change the laws of the world."

"They actually went so far as to use magic based on laws to seal off the ruins?" Dandelion said with a look of resentment.

Man smiled helplessly: "I advise the princess to escape as soon as possible. The anger of those two great powers is different from mine. They would even find it annoying to talk to you for a few words. No matter what you want to do, you've gotten yourself into trouble this time."

After saying this, he mounted his three-legged dragon and flew towards Silvermoon City—never looking back, because he had great confidence in his own strength, which was something that a mere princess of a fallen kingdom could not shake.

Moreover, the Rain Wizard also said that the one beside her is no longer Tu Mi, but a weak Four Seasons Being who can only ambush, and cannot even possess a flower crown.

……

Sen saw seagulls flying leisurely by. But as they approached the pillar of light, the surrounding space distorted, forcibly altering the seagulls' flight paths to avoid it. Clearly, this thing was resisting anything from approaching the ruins.

"The Circle of Truth? Is this the Circle Magician Man recorded in 'Chronicles of the Human World: Modern Era'?"

She didn't know when Yuan appeared, but the sound of her voice behind Mori startled her. Fortunately, Yuan's voice was always gentle, and they had become familiar with each other.

"Do you know that person?" Mori asked.

"It's in the devil's must-read book. This person's magic is recorded on an entire page. He's a formidable enemy. It's said that he's too close to the truth, able to modify the laws, or borrow them. 'The Magician of Circles' - Man."

Upon hearing the word "law," Mori frowned. She thought to herself that the scale of magic had suddenly become so vast… Just a few days ago, when she first arrived in this world, she was smugly proud of being able to make a hairdryer with her bare hands…

Yu's eyes held a more serious look than usual as she stood on the edge of the hill gazing at the pillar of light—"It's quite impressive; it completely sealed off that area. Even if Dad came, it would be very difficult for him to peck his way through."

"This is a big problem."

"—Huh, Mori, Mori Toki?" Dandelion asked immediately upon hearing the conversation not far away, as she was already very familiar with Mori Toki's voice.

"Ah."

He put away his bow, and Mori took a few quick steps to his princess's side.

The once resilient and tough dandelion had shed its thorny armor, and now, hugging its knees, it spoke weakly: "Thank you for coming back, but... we might be in trouble. I don't know why, but the Holy Coffin Kingdom has started to be hostile towards us."

“This is no problem, I guarantee I can handle it.” Mori said firmly, standing right beside her, offering her support.

"I believe you... Oh, Wish! You're here too..."

Upon seeing Yuan, the tiny bit of emotion that Dandelion had just managed to gather vanished, and the bottle of poison was an even worse blow.

"Good morning, Princess." Yuan gave a friendly bow.

Dandelion's teeth chattered slightly. "Looks like... your father, the great ancient devil king, hasn't drunk that wine yet?"

"I opened the bottle and drank it as soon as I delivered it." She smiled, but Dandelion saw a deeper meaning in her words.

"...I can only say that this is a misunderstanding. I believe that if we sit down and talk things out, the problem can be resolved reasonably...I will also try my best to meet your requests. Don't be too impulsive. Yuan, Yiyun's right to participate is actually negotiable."

Dandelion secretly groaned. Her path to restoring her kingdom, which should have been smooth sailing with Sen's support, was now suddenly fraught with so many enemies… two powerful nations, a neutral city nearby, and now, a devil who had drunk poison.

"But Dad said he really likes it and wants to buy more."

"...Are you sure?"

"Of course, I brought the price for the transaction. Has the princess finally agreed to Wing Cloud's participation? I'm so happy."

While the two women were discussing wine transactions, Mori was near the sea, observing the beam of light.

The light was slightly dim. Sen Shi could tell that the pillar of light was shaped according to one of the three-level arrays of Barahbrot, but it was different from the usual array patterns, with some changes to the arrangement of magical elements.

In the fourth sequence, the metallic element was changed to the steel element, which can dispel malice, using this ethereal effect to achieve the goal of rejecting all entry.

It's exquisite magic. Clearly, the person who created this thing has reached the deepest part of the Barahbrot Third Rank Array, explored knowledge that is close to the truth, and then modified it to achieve the desired effect.

Mori himself was quite surprised, never expecting to be able to read the other party's magic... Luckily, he wasn't stingy back then and worked his way up to the Master level in magic.

"As expected of a great hero, he has actually reached the same level as a pay-to-win player like me... His understanding of magic is truly profound."

"Senshi Senshi." Dandelion suddenly came over, took her arm, and whispered, "Why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

"While you were retrieving the items, we went to Silvermoon City on business. Don't worry about the Holy Coffin Kingdom; I hope she can handle it for us. I made a deal with her; there won't be any problems."

"Oh……"

Sen Shi looked away from the pillar of light left by Man and intended to comfort his princess. Her hands and body were pressed tightly against his, indicating how intense her unease was.

But—the dandelion's eye only left a small slit, through which it observed Mori.

Why are you staring at me so intently?

"Actually, I'm glaring at you!" She gripped her hand even tighter.

"I rushed back because I heard you were in danger."

“Alright.” Dandelion’s eyes softened. “What should we do now? Man has sealed off the ruins; we won’t get anything out of it…”

"The fact that they're going to such lengths to seal off this godforsaken place means it's incredibly valuable. Or perhaps it holds some secrets. Do you remember the young lady from the Black Cat family who died tragically? The suspicious places are all underground."

She nodded, her weak muttering filled with regret: "It was out of curiosity that I wanted to stay and explore on my own, but this is how it turned out... I'm sorry, I made the wrong choice."

"Don't be sad, you didn't do anything wrong. It would be a mistake to give away something so valuable. After all, I can solve this magic. Just leave Fufu here to help me, and you can go and talk to Yuan about the deal first."

"As expected of our ancestor! Always so reliable it makes me want to cry. But I'm curious, a hero like you, why would you kiss my dandelion..."

……

(P.S. Only two updates today.)

Volume 1, Chapter 103: The Protagonist Really Wants to Die

While Dandelion was nervously clinging to Sen Shi's hand, Su Dai had already tactfully led Aisalia away.

It wasn't just to avoid suspicion and give the two women some space. It was also because they had received so much information in just a few minutes of conversation that they needed time to process and accept it... Yes, their employer was the Four Seasons.

The only surviving princess of the Four Seasons, a figure of immense legend, is now their master. After all, it was the great hero Man, who hadn't shown his face for many years, who personally uttered the term "Four Seasons."

Moreover, these two masters of the Four Seasons are at the center of the struggle—Su Dai knows very well what the death of the Rain Wizard signifies: the world is about to descend into chaos.

On the other side, Aisalia also had her own considerations. She would look up at the distant sky from time to time, trying her best to see in the direction where Man had left.

She remained expressionless, but her heart was filled with excitement no less than that of someone on a pilgrimage.

After all, the most famous legendary hero of our time, one of the three heroes of Silvermoon City, had actually appeared before her. Anyone who has ever held a weapon and honed their skills has admired those heroes... but unfortunately, they seem to be enemies.

They need time to process all of this.

But the two Four Seasons Really at the Center of the Struggle had long since put those annoying things behind them, having more important matters to discuss.

Sen Shi was filled with trepidation, having no idea what kissing her dandelion meant.

The dandelion itself, however, is as shy as the autumn clouds at the end of the season, its face covered with colorful dots.

Mori tried to organize his thoughts, looking for a suitable answer: "I did... well, I did kiss you, but I was pretty much like you at the time, a little out of it..."

"So, you want to pretend it never happened?"

"I... I mean..."

"Alright, stop talking. I never expected Mori to go against her own choice. I was so happy for so long, I couldn't sleep all night thinking about you... even though you're a woman..."

Dandelion abruptly interrupted herself, for she was utterly disappointed.

His eyes were glazed over, and his sorrowful appearance was as if his soul had been torn apart and devoured by countless insects.

"That's true. A princess as incompetent as me is not worthy of your help... I'm sorry, I misunderstood. Let's just pretend none of this happened."

Her hand loosened its grip, and the gentle warmth of her body, the caress of her clothes, and the soft forest scent of the Four Seasons all faded away from Sen Shi.

That dandelion looked more wilted than ever before, even its flower crown had lost its luster. Even so, she was still such a lovely girl, and Mori's heart was filled with tenderness for the princess.

But she was no longer close to him... Mori felt a huge, unprecedented sense of loneliness welling up inside him.

Even knowing that the world would be destroyed by a cluster of meteors, large and small, that suddenly descended; even knowing that she was an orphan who appeared out of nowhere; even feeling out of place in the world countless times, only able to find inspiration in the games she loved—she had never felt so lonely.

Why is this happening? We have no way of knowing, and we cannot find the answer.

Just as she had no idea why she was given a second life in "The Silent World".

Perhaps... this is the true meaning of the game—"A silent world, searching for miracles."

Can I find my own miracle? Mori didn't know, but courage had already been mustered. For the first time, she felt a strong desire: how wonderful it would be to hold onto the dandelion's hand!

Perhaps kissing her dandelion was a way of expressing love? Or... to be more intense and direct, was it a proposal ceremony by a seasonal person?

That's fine, no problem... It's okay if they're all girls, let's just make a promise. So when she came to her senses, she had already spoken—

"I have no regrets."

“…What?” Dandelion raised her bewildered face.

Mori approached the princess, picked up the drooping dandelion, and kissed its fluffy seeds once more.

In an instant, it straightened up, each hair more vibrant than ever before. The dandelion itself was the same; its previous dejection seemed like an illusion, and its face blossomed with a smile like a summer flower.

Not only that, he also hugged Mori Toki in a very casual way, giving her unprecedented happiness.

"Hmph, that's more like it! Since you're being so proactive, then it's settled! As agreed, you have to have a child for me... no, you just kissed me again, so it's two! It's settled, have two children for me."

"Wait... wait a minute?"

Sen was completely shocked, not to mention the emotion and happiness in his heart; upon hearing the word "child," all of that emotion vanished.

Having children? Two?

She wondered if there might be something wrong with her ears. She reached out and touched them, and her small, pointed ears looked perfectly normal.

So...having a baby? God, kissing a dandelion means having a baby? Damn it...really...really damn it, can people of the four seasons actually have babies with the same sex? That's outrageous.

Only then did she realize that she had made an extremely terrible promise.