Chapter 80
This damned world, I swear—it never allows even a moment of rest.
Letting out a small sigh, I grabbed the coat draped in the corner of the tent and stepped outside.
“Everyone, let’s go.”
At my words, the kids grabbed their coats and followed me out.
The blue sky greeted me as I stepped outside.
“Wendy, did you sleep well?”
“You’re here.”
The companions who were already outside greeted me in their own way.
“Hello.”
“You look a little tired.”
Among them, I noticed Celestine and Sylvester.
They looked much better than before—perhaps they had slept well last night.
‘…Huh?’
But something felt strange.
Between the two of them, something round and fluffy kept faintly overlapping in my vision…
Surely, my eyes weren’t deteriorating so young.
And there was no way they’d suddenly sprouted bundles of fur.
Which left only one explanation.
“Nia?”
Among the people I knew, the only one with a round and fluffy shape like that was none other than Nia Jamillon.
As soon as I called out her name, Nia flinched and hesitated before timidly stepping forward.
“Well, uh… Actually, I…”
“She says she wants to be on the same team.”
Sylvester, who had been watching Nia stammer, grabbed her hand and spoke for her.
“She likes you and wants to team up.”
Nia’s face turned bright red, as if it were about to explode.
“T-That’s not… I mean…”
Seeing her flustered and turning as red as a tomato stirred up my mischievous side.
“What? Was Sylvester lying? Did you actually dislike me?”
Feigning a disappointed look, I spoke as if hurt. Nia hurriedly shook her head.
“That’s not it!”
For the first time, she raised her voice clearly and then looked at me with a startled expression, as if surprised by her own outburst.
“Um, I didn’t mean to shout…”
Her words trailed off as she fumbled, clearly embarrassed.
‘So timid…’
She was too cute to tease like Darwin.
I walked up to the crestfallen Nia and gently stroked her soft, white hair.
“I know, Nia.”
Hmm, as I thought, stroking fluffy hair felt quite nice.
Smiling at the cozy sensation, I locked eyes with Nia’s red ones and spoke softly.
“I’m happy you came looking for me because you like me.”
Considering Nia’s reserved nature, it must’ve been hard for her to fit in with the other team members.
She probably felt out of place and isolated from the others.
When I first met her, she had been alone, after all.
Given the opportunity to change teams, she likely wanted to be with people she felt comfortable around.
“When I’m with you, I feel… comfortable, and good. So…”
Her voice trailed off as she turned beet red and hid her face, looking like a baby squirrel.
She seemed much livelier this way, which was nice to see.
“…I want to be with you…”
Hearing her quiet, shy confession, I smiled warmly.
“Of course, you’re welcome, Nia.”
There was no reason to refuse.
I’d already confirmed her abilities, which were highly regarded in the original story.
Her gentle, easygoing personality wouldn’t cause any trouble in the team, so there shouldn’t be an issue.
“Let’s work well together from now on.”
When I said that, Nia’s face lit up with a bright smile as she grasped my hand.
[A party member has joined. Member: Nia Jamillon]
Gaining a talented and adorable new teammate was a great way to start the day.
And Nia wasn’t the only one who came.
“I’ve come to join.”
A large man who stood out even from a distance approached.
Darwin’s demeanor was that of someone who couldn’t imagine being rejected.
I decided to mess with him a bit.
“Didn’t I tell you not to talk casually?”
“…I’ve arrived, ma’am.”
As I poked his side and teased him, Darwin looked down at me with a pouty expression.
Despite his massive build, his obedient demeanor reminded me of a chick—oddly endearing.
He was such a fun target to tease.
“Good, you listen well.”
Laughing, I extended my hand to Darwin.
“Let’s work well together from now on.”
Having been short on tanks, this was a fortunate turn of events.
I couldn’t afford to let someone like Darwin slip away.
[A party member has joined. Member: Darwin]
If I could indulge my greed, I’d also recruit Winfred and Chrissy.
‘But it seems they’ve already found new teams.’
Seeing the two figures in the distance, it seemed they’d ended up joining forces with Caltain’s group during last night’s drinking party.
Well, it can’t be helped.
Honestly, even as it stands, this was practically a broken combination.
Lyria, who could nullify damage and destruction with her powers.
Darwin, who could simply neutralize threats with his overwhelming physicality.
And Xenon, who tore through enemy lines with their support—just imagining the synergy was terrifying.
Then there was Nia and Eden providing ranged support from the back.
Yeriel’s healing skills.
Sylvester and Celestine’s hybrid support abilities.
Truly… an irresistible combination.
And to top it all off…
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-MintChocolateLover (mitxxx): “Why does Wendy being in the middle of this make it look so unimpressive?”
-Shell (p_1xxx): “Looks like a rabbit caught between beasts.”
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…Anyway, adding me to the mix was undoubtedly useful.
“Are we not moving yet?”
“…Rabbit.”
I was almost caught up in a moment of self-pity when Xenon’s words snapped me back to attention.
“Yeah, let’s go.”
No need to feel down.
Even if I’m as weak as a rabbit, I was the one who gathered these beasts, wasn’t I?
So, I shouldn’t be ashamed to rely on the help of my dependable allies.
Clap, clap!
After slapping my cheeks twice to regain focus, I grinned and began walking.
“Alright, everyone, let’s get moving!”
I cheerfully called out and set off with my new teammates toward the next destination.
For some reason, I had a good feeling about this.
At the center of the base camp, a massive gate came into view.
It had a blue-tiled roof adorned with vibrant flowers in a kaleidoscope of colors.
Butterflies fluttered above the fully bloomed flowers.
Between the cracks of the aged and weathered wooden beams.
Green vines wrapped around the structure, giving it a mysterious and classic elegance.
At the center of the gate hung a large sign with the words “Western Flower Field” written in Korean.
Seeing familiar writing in an unfamiliar land brought a wave of nostalgia.
It seemed like I was the only one who could read it, as the others appeared puzzled.
[Constellation: The Abandoned Child feels nostalgic seeing a familiar backdrop.]
[Constellation: The Last Companion grumbles about the trouble they faced here.]
[Constellation: The Flower Overseer of the Western Sky nods in approval, impressed by the faithful recreation.]
Seeing constellations react to the Western Flower Field reassured me that this wasn’t some kind of trap.
And right on cue, the quest window popped up, confirming my gut feeling.
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[Third Gate: Western Flower Field]
[Within the Western Flower Field, various mystical flowers grow. Select a seed to plant, gather the necessary materials, and nurture the flower to bloom.]
- [Note: Once a seed is selected, it cannot be swapped or abandoned mid-way.]
<Seed List>
- Soulflower
Brings forth a soul briefly detached from its body.
(Materials: Juniper charcoal, Skydew tree fruit, Three-colored elixir from the River of Three Paths) - Laughter Flower
Induces uncontrollable laughter in those who witness it.
(Materials: Tickling Willow root, Heavenly Clown Mushroom, Tears of Joy) - Tearflower
Induces uncontrollable tears in those who witness it.
(Materials: Sorrow River water, Tragedy Lily, Crying Cotton) - Fightflower
Amplifies hatred and anger, causing those nearby to fight each other.
(Materials: Scorchgrass, Red Stream Water, Devil’s Pinky Finger) - Sura’s Calamitous Despairflower
????
(Materials: ???)
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“Finally, the Western Flower Field.”
Glancing at the seed list displayed in the quest window, I let out a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, there didn’t seem to be any new or unexpected seeds added.
I’d been worried that something strange might appear and throw off my plans…
But with this list, I could proceed through the gate as I had originally planned.
This quest for the Western Flower Field was much more peaceful compared to previous battle-based quests.
It was simple: gather the materials suitable for your chosen seed and cultivate the flower.
Of course, the difficulty varied depending on the seed you chose…
The Black Faction had an advantage for the next gate.
This meant they could choose their seeds before the White Faction.
‘Obviously, the easiest choice is the second one: Laughter Flower.’
The Laughter Flower was also the flower Lyria’s team had chosen in the original story.
Most of its materials were relatively easy to obtain, making it an advantageous early choice.
Since the seeds were limited in number, it was best to head in quickly without wasting time.
“Is everyone ready?”
The team members, having reviewed the quest, nodded and took their positions behind the gate.
Seeing their tense expressions, I turned back toward the gate and reached out without hesitation.
Swoooosh—
With a gust of strong wind, it felt as if my body was being sucked into the gate.
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