Do Flowers Bloom in the Fallen Land? - Chapter 144.1

As soon as the words left her mouth, D-Arc’s army began to charge. They charged towards the invaders, fully armed and in the same state as they had been in their prime.

There was no encouraging shout. They simply clashed against the black waves silently. Then, like a child scattering sand castles, they began to melt away. Although they were several times more numerous, that didn’t matter at all.

These knights, who were outstanding in their lifetimes, now had abilities that rivaled those of the Guardians. In particular, Nathan’s performance as a Lord-class slayer was terrifying. Even though the distance was quite far, Seira could easily tell where he was. it seemed as if a wide-ranged magic was striking down with every blow.

The living quickly came to their senses as they watched the battle between non-humans. Under the leadership of the commanders leading each knight order, they quickly reorganized their ranks and began to advance. In their eyes, there were no attack between their allies, overshadowing concerns about what would happen if Nathan and other D-Arc troops appeared in the shape of black beasts.

Seira finally felt at ease.

Defeat was impossible. Victory was certain, and the only question was how few casualties would be required to end the battle.

-Are you happy?

Aven, kneeling at her feet, looked up at her and asked.

-Yes, I’m glad to hear that.

Smiling brightly at her answer, he looked as innocent as a boy.

Seira could tell what Aven was thinking and feeling right now without asking, At first, it felt faint, but as time passed, it became clearer like transparent glass.

It meant that D-Arc, her, and those who belonged here were connected like one body.

-Why isn’t Aven involved in the battle?

-If I’m away, you’ll be left alone.

-You don’t have to worry about that.

Seira smiled and shook her head.

-You’re not the only guardian I have.

Aven got up with a blank expression, as of he’d never smiled brightly before. Soon, he turned to see another guardian, Baron Jeff, who’d been allowed to stay by Seira’s side.

“There is nothing to worry about here; I will guard it well.”

-…

-All right, Aven. See you later.

Despite showing resentment, Aven did not disobey Seira’s words.

-Okay. Then I’ll earn my achievement and come back. To be your first.

Baron stared at Aven passing by with a sharp and a grim look. It was rather awkward and strange than anger because a person who was polite and did not express his thoughts well in his heart acted like that.

-As expected, you came at the right time.

Baron turned to her at the sound of a grim laugh.

Seira stared blankly at him as he strode to the throne. Seira’s expression remained unchanged even though a man with a large physique that felt threatening suddenly thrust his fiercely distorted face. She knew what was on his mind.

“Seira, why did you make this choice?”

Her eyes softened at his rambling question.

-It’s not going to end with just me recovering.

Even if she recovered and was freed from the contamination thanks to Baron or Calrad, how long will it last? And what about Aven?

He’d already been turned into a half-beast, and no army can compete with him. Hesrad would face a crisis comparable to the catastrophe of 15 years ago if she couldn’t find a way to turn him back.

-But it’s different now. Everything is connected to me, including D-Arc and the Guardians. You know what I mean?

Not only will D-Arc recover through her, but the spirit of Nathan and the knights who were tied to the land will finally find peace. Of course, the Guardian, Aven, will also return to his original form. All of this was possible with just a little risk.

-I wouldn’t have dreamed of doing this without you. Thank you, Baron.

It would’ve been absolutely impossible without Baron, who was still alive and well and could enter D-Arc and stay by her side. She was so grateful that he found the box and brought it to her even though she’d never spoke of it before.

“You should say thank you after you’re done. I’ll collect this debt in full.”

Seira smiled slightly as she watched him grumble.

-Yes, I will.

Baron slumped next to the throne as he stared at Seira’s face, whose complexion was gradually disappearing.

There was nothing he could do at this time except wait anyway. As the black flower in the middle of the nest is, they have to aim for the moment when she was completely assimilated into the D-Arc.

“How’s the battle going? Can you see it?”

-Very smooth. I’ve never seen Aven fight like that.

“What do you think?”

-It’s very reckless… It looks like he is in a hurry.

Maybe it’s because he wanted to come back to her soon. Aven went wild after picking out places where the enemies were concentrated.

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