Chapter 33 (1/2)

Everyone in the room, including me, couldn’t open our eyes due to the white light that leaked from the egg. It was just for an instant. My body shuddered as I felt something like a warm breeze blowing.

[The sleeping egg of Aiolos is waking up.]

...What? The egg was cracking? I used my hand to block out the light and confirmed the sound coming from the egg. I couldn’t believe it but the egg was really cracking. Was it hatching? The egg, scattering a pale light, was starting to hatch. It seemed like it was going to explode soon but the cracks kept appearing. At this time, a green light started to flow out from the cracks. The egg in front of me wasn’t brown or rough any longer.

Flora couldn’t help exclaiming at the sight of the lively egg, “Ahh.”

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is looking surprised.]

The pale green light coming from the egg was taking a familiar form. Perhaps the most shocked one right now was Flora. She must be feeling doubts. “Don’t tell me...?”

Flora started to walk toward the egg. Love, longing, and surprise. All of these emotions filled her complicated expression. Every step she took was toward the person she had been longing for her whole life. Finally, the green light took a familiar form. The light opened his mouth, “My love, Flora...”

[A great existence has been encountered for the first time!]

[Your reputation has risen by 1,000.]

[All stats have increased by 5 points.]

“Ahh...”

“I'm sorry. Flora, due to my choices, you lived in pain all your life.” Aiolos was watching Flora. Time had passed and there wasn’t the previous beauty, but he could immediately tell that the old woman in front of him was Flora. “Flora, I have never forgotten you, even in the moment when I died saving Alexus. In the past, present, and future, you are always my flower.”

Flora continued to shed tears.

“Thank you for forgiving me. Now I think I can relieve my heavy burden and wait for you.”

The green light that was Aiolos started to disappear starting from his feet.

“Ahh, Aiolos! No!” Flora struggled to grab Aiolos. However, the light just scattered through her fingers, separating her and Aiolos.

“Don’t be sad. I’ll see you soon.”

“Not yet... I still have something to say!”

“Flora, I know what you're going to say. I don't blame you. Aren’t you the same...?”

The light had disappeared up to his waist. It was regretful. It was a very pitiful love. I wanted to catch him if I could but I didn’t have the strength.

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ has possessed Solar’s body.]

“Aiolos.”

“You are... Prometheus.”

“It has been a long time yet we already have to part.”

“Don’t be sorry, my friend. In any case, I’ll be going to the cradle of the stars. We will meet again someday.”

”Yes, I guess so.”

What? These guys knew each other...?

Aiolos wondered, “This must be the new successor.”

“Yes, isn’t there a resemblance?”

“...Yes. Really.”

They were smiling as they looked at my face. Something was strange but Aiolos walked over and I quickly forgot about it. “Future generation.”

“...?”

“My soul will return to the cradle of the stars but my new child will be with you.”

...What?

“Go with my egg to the Temple of the Wind. I’d like to tell you more but I don’t have much time.”

Aiolos had disappeared up to his chest. He stretched out his arms and placed a hand on Flora’s shoulder. Then he left a small parting kiss on her forehead. I unknowingly cried when I saw it. It was like my actions to my dying wife.

“I'll wait first from above. At that time, let’s talk about what we can’t say now. I love you. Flora... I love you... love you...” Aiolos scattered.

Flora stood with her eyes closed and tears flowing down. The breeze scattered and there was a shaky voice.

[The qualification of Monarch of Poor Love has blossomed.]

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Ttiring~

[Dinner for Flora has been completed.]

“Thank you. It was great that I could meet Aiolos.”

“No. I just did what I had to.”

“If it is Jackson, you will be a great chef who goes beyond Alexus.”

“You're overpraising me.”

At this time, Kerenos came out from behind Flora with a small, wooden box. Flora said, “Please accept this. It is my small sincerity.”

[100 Aiolia Seed have been acquired.]

[Secret Skillbook - Secret Magic Germination has been acquired.]

“This...?”

“Alexus was inspired by the seed that I gave Aiolos. Perhaps Jackson needs it as well.”

I looked inside the leather pouch. Small, fine seeds were packed into the pockets. By the way, what was this book...?

“This book contains the secret method for growing seeds with magic that has been passed down in my family for generations.”

“Why are you giving this to...”

“In fact, I thought it would be more helpful to share this than to just give the seeds. Won’t it take too long to raise the Aiolia?”

Ah. That’s right. Flora’s meticulous attention to detail made me smile a bit.

“In fact, my family had been in charge of the royal garden for generations. It is because we have the technique to grow seeds in an instant using magic. This book is the secret of my family.”

“It is precious. Thank you very much.”