Chapter 240
This sea of flowers was the seed that Luo Mio sowed for a certain girl before she left.
Now, a year has passed, and the place is now full of all kinds of flowers.
Looking at the giant tree, Luo Mio walked slowly through the sea of flowers.
Arriving in front of the giant tree, Luo Mio reached out and gently stroked the rough trunk.
"It's all thanks to you that such a beautiful sea of flowers can bloom."
"Shh~"
The branches swayed gently, and tender green leaves fell around Luo Mio.
"You've been protecting this sea of flowers all along; thank you for your hard work."
"Shh~"
Sensing the emotions emanating from the giant tree, Luo Mio chuckled softly.
"Your quiet, protective nature is exactly like that girl's."
After saying this, Luo Mio's eyes dimmed slightly, and then she chuckled softly.
To protect this place she cherished, Luo Mio bestowed power and soul upon this ordinary little tree that the girl had once stood before her departure, hoping it would protect the girl's resting place.
Perhaps it was because of the powerful force that Luo Mio bestowed upon it that this beautiful sea of flowers was spared from the wrath and destruction of those two Level IV Gastrea.
Even those few Gastrea at the V-level would probably be unable to break through the giant tree's protective domain.
Luo Mio walked around the trunk for a while and came to the back of the giant tree.
Behind the giant tree, in the sea of flowers, stands a stone tablet.
Similarly, the flowers blooming around the stone tablet were even more beautiful than the place where Luo Mio stepped.
Luo Mio came to the side of the nameless stone tablet, found a gap among the flowers, and sat down.
A gentle breeze caressed Luo Mio's cheek, and a fragrant scent lingered in her nostrils.
Luo Mio looked at the azure sky and gently lay down.
This place is probably the only one that is so pleasant, comfortable, and relaxing.
Enjoying this moment of comfort, Luo Mio slowly closed her eyes.
"Shh~"
The branches twitched slightly, and the leaves blocked the sunlight that was shining directly on their cheeks.
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"..."
Slowly opening her eyes, Luo Mio looked at the dense foliage above.
"Thank you so much for shielding me from the sun."
"Shh~"
The branch twitched slightly.
A slight upward curve appeared at the corners of her mouth as Luo Mio stood up and looked at the nameless stone tablet beside her.
"Shh~"
The branches twitched slightly, and new leaves fell toward Luo Mio, as if conveying their consciousness to her.
Sensing the will emanating from the giant tree, Luo Mio smiled with relief.
"Don't worry, Maria and the others are fine now, and doing very well."
"Hmm? You want Maria and the others to come back and stay?"
Luo Mio was taken aback, lowered her eyes slightly, and then shook her head.
"Shh~ shh~"
Seeing Luo Mio shake her head, the giant tree seemed anxious and frantically shook its branches.
Seeing the giant tree acting as if it were throwing a tantrum, Luo Mio gave a wry smile.
"Alright, alright, it's not that we can't let Maria and the others come back to live here."
"But... it's not time yet."
As she spoke, Luo Mio's gaze fell upon a corner sheltered by the giant tree.
There, amidst a sea of flowers, lies the only discordant element.
A ruin.
The ruins are about 2 or 3 meters high.
The ruins over there were where Luo Mio met the girl and Maria, and where they lived.
"Shh~"
After a moment of silence, the giant tree emitted a soft rustling sound, as if it were a deep, resonant sound.
"..." Luo Mio looked at the ruins without speaking, then sighed softly. "You know... if we want her, and Maria others, to live a normal life in this world as ordinary children, this is the only way."
Luo Mio stood up and looked at the giant tree.
"Let's wait a little longer, it will be soon."
"Shh~"
Looking at the giant tree, Luo Mio seemed to be comforting it and encouraging it.
"So you'd better protect their home well until they come back."
"Sand--!"
The giant tree seemed to be responding to Luo Mio's words, its emerald green leaves shimmering with golden light, and upon closer inspection, one could see golden diamond patterns on each leaf.
I walked up to it and gently stroked the tree trunk.
"Then I'm off, see you next time."
"Shh~"
Chapter Sixteen: Target Locked
"Buzz—!"
In the ruins of District 39, the Void Fissures slowly appeared.
Luo Mio stepped out, looking at the beautiful flowers in her hand, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"I hope those girls like it."
Then they walked towards the sewer.
Back in the sewer passageway, Luo Mio heard cheerful laughter coming from inside.
Hearing the laughter of the girls, Luo Mio quickened her pace slightly.
At the end of the corridor, Luo Mio's azure eyes also looked inside.
A boy with black hair and black eyes, wearing the uniform of Kukita High School, was playing happily with Maria.
Looking at Rentaro, Luo Mio walked out and said softly to him.
"It's obvious that you're popular with children, Rentaro."
"Big brother!"
When Maria saw Luo Mio return, she happily ran over and hugged Luo Mio's legs.
"Alright, alright, if you keep hugging like that, your big brother won't be able to give you your presents."
Upon hearing Luo Mio's words, Maria quickly released her hands and looked up at Luo Mio with excited expression.
"Gift?"
The other girls also gathered around Luo Mio.
Looking at them, Luo Mio slowly took out a series of beautiful flowers from behind her.
A fragrant aroma immediately filled the air around Luo Mio.
Pure white, violet, pink, rose red, bright yellow...
Upon seeing the flowers, the girls exclaimed in surprise.
Luo Mio smiled gently at their reactions.
"Come."
They handed the flowers to them one by one.
Seeing their innocent and lovely smiles, Rentaro also walked over and said something.
"Compared to me, they like you Brother Miohua, more."
After glancing at Rentaro, Luo Mio turned her gaze back to them.
"It seems you've already made things clear with Enju."
"Um."
Rentaro nodded, his eyes resolute, and said, "I told Enju that no matter what happens, I will be by her side."
Upon hearing Rentaro's reply, Luo Mio smiled and patted him on the shoulder.
"Hmm? Where is this floral scent coming from?" a young voice asked.
Several figures emerged from the darkness on the other side of the sewer passage.
Then, three women Fuse Midori, Tsuki, Enju, carrying trays of food, came out. Behind them, Tendo Kisara and Matsuzaki also emerged.
"Kisara is here too."
The all-black-clad beauty revealed a beautiful smile.
Seeing Tendo Kisara's smile, Luo Mio also bent down slightly and spoke to them.
"Alright, alright, put your flowers away, it's time to eat."
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After lunch, Tendo Kisara stood beside Luo Mio.
Looking at the children who were still eating.
"Brother Miohua, do you know these kids?"
"Um."
Luo Mio's eyes flickered slightly as she watched the girls playing and eating at the dining table.
"Maria and the others are not from the Tokyo Area... or rather, they are not the 'Cursed Children' born in the Far East."
Upon hearing this, Tendo Kisara was slightly taken aback and looked at the group of children, because when he was communicating with Maria, the language they spoke was a very authentic Far East language.
"What? Are you surprised?"
As if sensing her shock, Luo Mio said with a hint of pride, "I personally taught them their language."
After a moment of surprise, Tendo Kisara looked at Luo Mio and asked.
"Brother Miohua, are you saying that Maria and the other kids aren't from District 39... the Far East?"
"Yes. They were born in Northern Europe."
"!"
Tendo Kisara stunned.
"Northern Europe?!"
"Yes, I brought them here from Northern Europe."
"Do you know? When I first met these children, it was in a dilapidated, ruined house."
As she spoke, Luo Mio looked at Maria was holding the spoon in the back of her hand.