Ancient Dragon Dreaming of a Box Garden/Story

–*That day that the people scattered, the birds fell out the sky, and the dragons disappeared. –That flower too began to quietly close.*
 *–Will you die too?*
–*No. I won't die. –I'm just going to sleep for a while. I'll just leave things to my children.*
 *–Children? –Beings far more powerless than you?*
–*Yes. –They might be unreliable now, but my children have great dreams.*
–*Change the present, connect the future, then repeat the cycle. –That's how we'll gather strength, then one day reclaim this world.*
 *– So the power you have isn't enough? – There's no other with a power as great as yours.*
– *No matter how powerful I become, I am still only one. –There's only so much a single one can do.*
–*However.........*
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Oh, a new move. Nice, Kalanchoe. Your responses have become much quicker than yesterday.
**Kalanchoe:** I did say that I'd always be your training partner, but why do you only go all out after a subjugation...?
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** It can't be helped. These pests all end before I can get serious.
But even you, Kalanchoe, are in much better shape than usual, right?
**Kalanchoe:** ... Well, you know. I've also finally warmed up.
Alright, come on Japanese Honeysuckle-san. We're not going to cause trouble for anyone out here...
**Artichoke:** It is a bother. Please return to base as soon as the mission is over.
**Kalanchoe:** I-I'm sorry...
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Don't stop us. You even came all the way out here to tell us 'no'.
**Artichoke:** It's an order from the top, Assassin Sitar. Was your clan some third rate group who didn't listen to instructions?
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Tsk... Roger.
**Artichoke:** Did you just click your tongue at me?
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** No. It was only the bird that I keep in my body singing.
**Kalanchoe:** Eh? You have a bird in your belly, Japanese Honeysuckle-san? Amazing, you can move like that even with it there...
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** You could have one too, Kalanchoe. But I think it's impossible for Artichoke to have one.
You can't keep a bird in your stomach unless you keep it clean.
**Artichoke:** Haa... It's near impossible to think of how to use your strength. On top of that, Kalanchoe-san is far too pure...
Well, we'll leave this matter for later. Japanese Honeysuckle-san, you have received a letter of invitation.
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Invitation... A new job? Maybe one that could kill me?
**Artichoke:** Maybe, who knows? It seems to be very important. The time and place is...
**Adlay:** ... Yes, that should be fine. Please go home and take a rest.
**Old Village Woman:** Thank you, Adlay-chan. That's a lot better now.
**Old Woman's Grandson:** Thank you very much, Adlay-oneechan! See you!
**Syngonium:** Your abilities are as amazing as ever. No matter the illness, you can cure it.
**Adlay:** No. That was just a normal treatment just now. I don't normally use my super healing powers.
**Syngonium:** Mu? Really?
**Adlay:** Yes. It's an emergency measure limited to very severe injuries or ones incurred during battle.
It's always best to leave one's own body to deal with everyday injuries and illnesses. If I overstep things, it will only make it worse.
**Syngonium:** Fumu... That's certainly so. Is it in the same vein that you'll only become weak in mind and body if you rely on others all the time?
Alright! I'm going to get some exercise and go and take a look around! I'll leave this place to you, Adlay-san!
**Adlay:** Ah... Ummm... Is that really alright? I thought I was still under probation...
**East Asian Eurya:** I'm still here, so there's no problem. Syngonium-sama hasn't gone that far off either.
How is it, Adlay-sama? Have you gotten used to life in this age and the job yet?
**Adlay:** Yes. Thanks to everyone's help.
Thank you, East Asian Eurya-san. For accepting me after I made all that ruckus...
**East Asian Eurya:** Everyone knows how much of a good person you are, Adlay-sama. Actually, I think it would be fine to relax the probation, but...
Then you yourself wouldn't feel convinced. So I'll accompany you on your next outing.
**Adlay:** Yes, please do.
Even though it's a job, I'm still looking forward to it. Being able to leave Lilywood is like a dream come true...
Whenever I think that I will be able to meet Danchou-san and “everyone”, I get so excited♪
**Common Zinnia:** ... How is it? Is there any issues with it's ease of use?
**Nicotiana:** ... As expected. It's a perfect repair. There's not a single problem at all.
I usually fix it myself, but I ran out of tools. You really saved me, thanks.
**Common Zinnia:** I'm just happy I could help you out... Was that a tough battle just now?
**Nicotiana:** We were on a ship from Lotus Lake. The job was already over, but we were attacked just before we moored.
We were only saved because you were on the beach nearby. Were you testing weapons again?
**Common Zinnia:** Yes. No matter how many I make, it's not enough. But I want to do what I can.
**Nicotiana:** I see. Well, just don't go crazy. It's not just you in that body, right?
**Common Zinnia:** Ahaha... What I do isn't anything compared to Zinnia's craziness though.
**Cape Jasmine:** No no, it's nothing like that! It's amazing once Common Zinnia-san starts concentrating!
She completely forgot about her dinner before and just kept on working, she didn't stop until she passed out from hunger...
**Nicotiana:** ... You did?
**Common Zinnia:** Ah, ahaha... I'll be more careful in the future.
**Rochea:** Ah, speaking of Lotus Lake reminded me, have you booked the ship yet, Common Zinnia-san?
**Common Zinnia:** Ship? What are you talking about?
**Rochea:** Huh? Didn't I tell you that you got a summons from Danchou-san to go to Lotus Lake?
I'm pretty sure I told you all about how to get there and to go and book a ship...
**Common Zinnia:** ... First off, this is the first time I've heard that Danchou-san has called for me. Could it be...
**Nicotiana:** Did you talk to Zinnia instead?
**Rochea:** Ah, that's right, it was Zinnia-san! So you haven't heard anything Common Zinnia-san?
**Common Zinnia:** Zinnia...! Please write down all the important things in the diary...!!
**Satisfied Customer:** Fuu... I come to this inn every time, but this time was especially good. I'll be sure to come again.
**Bamboo:** Thank you. Please continue to patronise to the inn “Eden” in the future.
**???:** Umm...
**Bamboo:** Welcome to the inn “Eden”. How many customers?
**Aeonium:** No, I'm not here as a customer... You're smiling, Bamboo-san!
**Bamboo:** Why, you're not a customer? What's your business?
**Aeonium:** Wow, what an openly salty response. But, that's just how Bamboo-san is.
**Bamboo:** Excuse me. What do you have to say to this poster girl of the inn “Eden”?
**Aeonium:** P-poster girl...?
**Japanese Water Iris:** Bamboo-san has a very good reputation. She's a hard worker who has really helped us.
But, please don't overdo it. Eden is a place where people like you get to be pampered.
**Bamboo:** That's right... I thought that doing something would distract me, and it was me who asked to help...
But I really like this atmosphere. There's no interference from that country, so I can calm down.
**Aeonium:** Fumu fumu. I was worried, but I didn't need to come to check in. It seems that even the ghosts are all calm...
A-an arrow...!? What on earth...
**Japanese Water Iris:** Heey! You again!!? If you damage the inn, how will you pay for it!!?
**Ghost Warrior:** Kukakakaka! You stopped it with thine bare hands! Impressive, Moon Princess!!
**Bamboo:** Your murderous intentions and presence will not be exposed. You will need to be more ruthless if you aim for me...
Ara... An arrow letter? You can write letters?
**Ghost Warrior:** It's not ours. We found it in thy quarters. What might be written upon it?
**Bamboo:** ... It is a letter of summons. It says to go to Lotus Lake. Also, aside from me...
**Corbett:** ... You are gathering all of the sealed contractors, right? What do you suggest?
**Danchou:** It was Adlay-san's idea... Supposedly.
**Corbett:** Adlay-san... Was certainly from Lilywood. It is said she can heal any injury through her miracles.
... With her... No, it's nothing.
**Nazuna:** Adlay-san just might be able to heal your body, Corbett-san!
Adlay-san is a very kind person, and I'm sure she would lend you her power after hearing your story.
**Corbett:** ... Thank you for your concern. That's right. It can't hurt to ask.
However, my condition has calmed down a lot lately, thanks to everyone's training...
I think what I have now is more like me. This state of mind, this vow.
**Nazuna:** ... Is that so? If that's Corbett-san's wish, then I'll respect it!
**Corbett:** Thank you very much, Nazuna-san.
**Corbett:** Changing the subject. We're meeting at Lotus Lake, right?
**Nazuna:** Wasn't it always closed during your time, Corbett-san?
**Corbett:** Yes. It was a neighbouring country, but we had absolutely no diplomatic relations. There was only a single trading post on Lotus Route.
Now in this age... Because of Danchou-san and everyone's activities, that situation has changed.
**Nazuna:** Yes! Danchou-san, Lotus-san and Pomegranate-san took charge of opening the country, and since then, various efforts have been made.
**Corbett:** Isn't that strange? Why did Adlay-san say to go to Lotus Lake?
I've heard that she's from an age 900 years ago and she never left Lilywood, let alone Lotus Lake...
**Nazuna:** That's... Because she wanted to go and see it? But now that you ask me, it is a bit strange...
**Danchou:** Let's go and see for ourselves.
**Corbett:** Yes. I think it's good too. Let's go Danchou-san, Nazuna-san.

### Child Lost in Time

**Pygmy Water Lily:** ... An invasion of pests on a similar scale to usual. The days pass without any noticeable abnormalities.
**Lotus:** That's... So it's not another trial from the Great Spirit...? Danchou, Nazuna...
**Nazuna:** Yes! I think it's something else!
**Lotus:** Kuuuu... I've been waiting and waiting for it, preparing fully for it, but it's only my country that's been left out...
**Nazuna:** W-well. It's best if nothing happens.
**Danchou:** You had that incident with the Aqua Shadows...
**Lotus:** That might be so but... I feel unworthy. It's only our country which has been exempted from the trials...
**Pygmy Water Lily:** That's right. Just like that other time, I thought that this would be a good opportunity to prove that I could do better than Lotus...
**Lotus:** Hm? What's that, Pygmy Water Lily? Why are you suddenly talking about some dream that only you could see?
**Rabbit-ear Iris:** Lotus-sama, please refrain...
**Blood Iris:** You're in front of Danchou-sama, Pygmy Water Lily-sama.
**Pygmy Water Lily:** Ahem... That's correct. I apologise for that unsightly scene.
Welcome to Lotus Lake everyone. Also... You must be Corbett-sama?
**Corbett:** Yes. I am Corbett of the Blossom Hill knight company. It is a great honour to be able to meet the Two Majesties on this day.
**Lotus:** Let's set the formalities aside. We are also Flower Knights like yourself.
Then... We are all people of the same status gathering. So let's get straight to it.
**Pygmy Water Lily:** I will show you around Central Lotus Lake. Please follow me.
**Nazuna:** ... Looking at it again, it's an impressive gathering... You could say it's spectacular when they're all gathered together like this...
I sometimes forget about it, but each and every one of them had enough power and influence to change the course of history...
**Danchou:** Now that they're in the same time, they're all good friends.
**Nazuna:** ... That's right. Just as you say, Danchou-sama.
We overcame the trials by working together with everyone. There's nothing special to look out for or worry about!
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Hey... Should us five try to kill each other?
**Nazuna:** Then suddenly a terrible bomb goes off!!?
**Bamboo:** Kill each other...? I have a few thousand troops at my disposal, do you mind?
**Nazuna:** I mind, Bamboo-san!! Don't start a war!!
**Adlay:** If it's a few thousand troops, then it would be back breaking even for me! As long as it's not instant death, then I can recover, but please don't go crazy, OK?
**Nazuna:** I was wrong not to worry!! Please stop, Adlay-san!!
**Corbett:** Please calm down, Nazuna-san. It's alright.
**Nazuna:** Co-Corbett-san...
**Corbett:** I will obey your orders. With your permission, I shall use my full power to suppress them.
**Nazuna:** Corbett-san's full power is the worst imaginable!! There's too many possibilities!!
**Common Zinnia:** ... Fufuu.
**Danchou:** What... Even you, Common Zinnia...
**Common Zinnia:** Ah, no... I'm sorry. I just thought that it was a good reaction...
It's a joke. It was all just an act. It's not like anyone is talking seriously.
**Nazuna:** ... Eh?
**Bamboo:** Excuse us. It was at my suggestion.
It was apparent that Danchou-sama and everyone else would be nervous if we were all to meet in one place...
**Adlay:** So you could say that we wanted to put on a show. But we were wondering what we should do for it...
What do you think? We can all get along well enough to pull off a joke like this. Does it put you at ease?
**Nazuna:** I-I'm not at ease... I thought my heart was going to stop... Thank goodness it was a joke...
**Adlay:** Ahaha, just as I thought. I'm sorry.
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... But I wouldn't mind if it was true.
Especially you, Bamboo and Corbett... I can feel it... You two could possibly kill me...
**Corbett:** ... Let's not talk about this outside of jokes. I might accidentally get a little serious.
Instead of that, let's get to the main subject, Adlay-san. What was your reason for calling us all to gather in one place?
**Adlay:** ... Eh? Me? It wasn't me, it was Bamboo-san who called us.
**Bamboo:** No, you're wrong... I received a letter from Japanese Honeysuckle-san.
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** What are you talking about? I cam here because Common Zinnia called for me.
**Common Zinnia:** In my case, I can't deny the possibility that Zinnia might have done it... It seems like Zinnia was called for by Danchou-san, but that might not be true.
**Danchou:** ... So nobody made the call?
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Haa... So it's going to be this kind of pattern. We've attracted an annoying person.
**Common Zinnia:** Eh? Wh-what do you know?
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** If it was none of us, it's obvious. There's only one person I can think of who would do this.
**Bamboo:** Then it wasn't just a hunch. I thought there was a peculiar presence in that place...
--- Over there.
**???:** [Kya--!!]
**Lotus:** Wh-what's that? Is there something over there?
**Common Zinnia:** Ah! That kid is...!
**Petite Great Spirit:** [Ouch-ch-ch-ch, that hurts Bamboo-chan. Aren't we friends, Bamboo-chan?]
**Bamboo:** What would be the proper thing to do if you and myself were good friends?
**Petite Great Spirit:** [I would be happy if you would hold me more gently. It feels great just under my chin.]
**Bamboo:** I see, so here. Aizen Supernatural Strength...
**Petite Great Spirit:** [Nooo! Help meee!]
**Great Spirit:** [Please don't bully him so much. He serves as an important subordinate for me.]
**Petite Great Spirit:** [M-master!]
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** There. The root of all evil.
**Bamboo:** Shall we kill it? This time I'm not playing.
**Accompanying Petite 1:** [Hiee, the murderous intent is too strong.]
**Accompanying Petite 2:** [Please spare my life.]
**Corbett:** ... Aren't the trials and the contracts already over?
**Great Spirit:** [I would like to make one final confirmation with the ones who made a contract with me and were sealed away.]
**Corbett:** A final confirmation...?
**Great Spirit:** [I was able to confirm through the trials that the values of the modern Flower Knights and those from the past are “in balance”.]
[However, the original purpose of sealing you away was so we could confront the outside world. Though it is not a matter that can be concluded by only you.]
[Therefore, we must conclude the final confirmation in a space that mimics the outside world. This is the reason I had you all gather here.]
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Bore...
**Great Spirit:** [...? Bore?]
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** You mean to bore us? Where's the thrill in doing a safe practice run?
I'm excited because I don't know what might be out there. Let me go to the outside world right now.
**Adlay:** Ah, can I do that too? I don't have any problems with the final confirmation though...
You said it was going to be a space that will mimic the outside world, right? So does that mean that you know the status of the outside world, Great Spirit-sama?
**Great Spirit:** [... There is no change to the final confirmation. This is not for your convenience, but because it's my responsibility.]
[In regards to the status of the outside world, I am gathering information from my accomplice. Reports from the one who played the role of separating this box garden from the outside world.]
**Adlay:** The role of separating here from the outside...? Then that's, it can't be...!
**Corbett:** ... What should we do, Danchou-san? Saying that, our options are limited...
**Danchou:** We shall take the final confirmation.
**Common Zinnia:** We don't have any objections. It's a threat we're gong to have to face no matter what.
**Bamboo:** I feel the same way. That just leaves you, Japanese Honeysuckle-san.
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... If it gets boring, I'll just punch these petites one by one.
**Petite Great Spirit:** [Hiiii!!]
**Lotus:** ... So does this mean that the final confirmation won't be happening in the lands of Lotus Lake?
**Great Spirit:** [It will be done in the space provided by me. It will not affect your country. At the same time...]
**Pygmy Water Lily:** We, the people of Lotus Lake will not get involved. This confirmation is between you and the contractors... Am I correct?
**Great Spirit:** [... Correct. To be more precise, I shall be inviting a small number of related individuals.]
**Lotus:** Understood. Thank you for your clear answer.
**Pygmy Water Lily:** Everyone, Danchou-sama, stay safe. I wish you luck.
... Everyone seems to have left.
**Lotus:** Umu. There doesn't seem to be any signs of Petites that have been deliberately overlooked. The contractors, and Danchou... Also Nazuna too.
It's about as expected. If that's the case, it's only going to get even tougher from now on...
**Pygmy Water Lily:** But if we don't do anything, then we're just going to continue dancing in the palm of their hands forever.
Let's hurry, Lotus. There is no better time than now that the watching eyes aren't upon us.
**Lotus:** Yes, let's do it Pygmy Water Lily. They'll need our cooperation to complete “that”.
**Pest:** Ga, GaaaAA......
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Trash, rubbish, litter... These guys are just as disappointing as every time...
Hey, is this all there is to it? Don't tell me that the outside world is just a place to pick up trash?
**Bamboo:** Your combat abilities are outstanding. Each one of those were considerably strong enemies in their own rights.
... Nonetheless, it certainly is disappointing. I was expecting a more hopeless difference in power...
At this rate, the Flower Knights of this age could handle it. I don't think they could lose.
**Accompanying Petite 1:** [Well, there's a limit to how much we can reproduce the reports. In reality, there are far stronger and far more of them outside.]
**Accompanying Petite 2:** [Besides, there are many more threats than pests. Wasn't that the case with Kodaibana not too long ago?]
**Nazuna:** Fuu... Haa... \*cough cough\*...
**Corbett:** Are you alright, Nazuna-san? You don't look very well either Danchou-san.
**Nazuna:** E-excuse me. Ever since I came here, my health is...
Ah, your face is looking very pale too Corbett-san!? It feels like you could collapse at any time...!
**Corbett:** Y-yes... Actually, I'm also... If I let down my guard just a little, it could be bad...
The problem isn't the pests, but the air and the environment... The magical power adjustment inside my body isn't working as well as usual...
**Danchou:** Is it because there's no blessing from the World Flowers...?
**Nazuna:** Now that you mention it... Now that there are a lot of Naae-sans in Kodaibana, I completely forgot about that...
It is now a place where people can actually live... \*cough\*, haa...!
**Adlay:** One moment, excuse me. You three, could you join hands and make a circle for me?
**Corbett:** \*Cough\*... L-like this?
**Nazuna:** Ah... My body feels better...!
**Adlay:** Really? Wonderful! Then that means my power will be of use in the outside world.
**Corbett:** ... So that's your super healing powers...? thank you, Adlay-san.
**Adlay:** No no, you're welcome! Please let me know when you don't feel well again.
... However, it appears that even my power can't heal you're condition...
**Corbett:** You know about it?
**Adlay:** I heard your story. And even though I wanted to heal you of it, it seems that my prediction that it would be impossible was correct.
I might have been able to heal you if you were recently broken, but your condition has been “normal” to you for so long that it's deeply rooted...
**Corbett:** ... So it's not an abnormal condition that needs to be cured, but a normal state that doesn't need curing... My body has already decided that.
**Adlay:** Yes. I'm sorry I'm so powerless...
**Corbett:** No, I was prepared for that from the start. Thank you for telling me honestly.
**Bamboo:** ... Myself and Japanese Honeysuckle's magic power and blessings are strong, so we didn't even notice the change in environment...
But if that's the case, then we didn't need to bring along Danchou-sama, let alone Nazuna-san?
**Accompanying Petite 3:** [You overcame all the trials because you were with Nazuna-chan and Danchou. It is necessary to stand and face the final confirmation together.]
**Bamboo:** But we can leave behind the Flower Knights under Danchou-sama's command?
**Accompanying Petite 4:** [There are too many of them, so it would be a problem. If we had to listen to every Flower Knight's opinion, then the sun would long set, right?]
**Accompanying Petite 3:** [That's right. So that's why it's only Nazuna-chan. She can see things from a different perspective than a Knight Commander or Flower Knight.]
**Bamboo:** ......
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** It's fine that there's people with weak magical power or blessings. Just by living, they're facing death.
It's only with Common Zinnia that doesn't apply. Even though I thought she would be the first to fall.
**Adlay:** ... Huh? Where is Common Zinnia-san?
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** She disappeared off ahead. I think it was while I was fighting, but didn't you ask her to go and scout ahead?
**Adlay:** Hmm? This is the first I heard of it...
**Danchou:** ... Let's look for Common Zinnia.
**Common Zinnia:** ... This is, the sea...? How did I, when...? I really should be...
This isn't good. I can't do anything alone. I need to regroup with everyone...
**???:** Huh? Common Zinnia? It's Common Zinnia! Heey! Common Zinnia!!
**Common Zinnia:** E... Eh? Why...? Why are you here...?
... Zinnia.........?

### Sword of Selection

**???:** It's because you invited me, is why. You can stop this right away by going to the training grounds.
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ...? Is that so...?
**???:** That's right!? You haven't forgotten what you said, have you!?
Well, there's certainly nobody here to stop you... We have a patrol tomorrow, so let's keep things moderate.
... Well! I'm all set! Come at me any time, Japanese Honeysuckle!
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... Set... Aah, I see... So that's how it is. I will from here on...
**???:** Thank you for your work, Adlay-sama! Your words today were superb!
**Adlay:** I only pass on the Thunder Lord's will. Please dedicate your appreciation to the Thunder Lord.
**???:** Yes! I am thankful for the Thunder Lord!
Thank you for your work, Adlay-sama. The plan for after this is...
**Adlay:** Ah, I'm sorry. I need to go and look for Common Zinnia-san.
**???:** Common Zinnia? What on earth are you talking about?
**Adlay:** ... Huh? Who is she again...?
**???:** Wow! There's huge pests and bamboo shoots at the bottom of that valley!
**Bamboo:** Yes. Shred and toss, shred and toss... Finally, boil it in a pot until it's delicious.
**???:** You're amazing Nee-sama! You have such a strong stomach that you can even eat pests and be fine!
**Bamboo:** I was only joking just now... The most important is that the Princess has fun.
**???:** Yes, the Princess if having fun talking with you♪ I want to hear more and more and more from you!
**Bamboo:** Let's talk more from now on. We have all the... We have lots of time...
**Corbett:** .........
**???:** What's the matter? ■■■■■■■。You're just standing there spaced out.
**Corbett:** ... I have a feeling that I'm forgetting something. Something very important...
**???:** There's nothing like that. I have everything that you need to know.
The most important thing on the record is the dinner party. We need the people of the castle to remember who you are.
If you have any questions about that, please ask. I want you to become a daughter I can be proud of.
**Corbett:** ... Yes, Mother.
**Nazuna:** Wh... Wh-wh-what should we do, Danchou-sama...! We got separated from everyone in an instant!!
Also, where are we...? There aren't any other Flower Knights around, it's just us...
......
N-no! I need to keep it together in a time like this!
It's going to be fine, Danchou-sama! When it comes down to it, I can... Do something...
**Great Spirit:** [You don't need that resolve. I don't mean you any harm.]
[With this, preparations are complete. So, let's start.]
**Nazuna:** Complete... Without everyone? What are you going to start...?
**Great Spirit:** [Their souls are inside of this. They're probably having pleasant dreams in their hearts right now.]
**Nazuna:** Pleasant... Dreams...?
**Great Spirit:** [Their worlds are lost to eternity. An age that is more valuable to them than anything else.]
[So four of them will never awaken for eternity. You must choose one of the five to bring with you into your age.]
**Danchou:** ... What's the meaning of this?
**Great Spirit:** [All of them changed history once by themselves. They each had a unique value which overwhelmed others.]
[However, time moves on, the world grows, and those girls caught up with the modern age.]
[Adlay's threat, Japanese Honeysuckle's capabilities, Bamboo's military strength, Corbett's power, and Common Zinnia's techniques...]
[They are at their peaks as individuals, but how do they function in a group? You proved that to me.]
[Therefore, I made this decision.]
[These girls currently don't have the power to change this modern age. They are no longer irregulars that can stand alone against the outside world. The value they once had has been lost.]
[So there is no more meaning to them. They can't complete the objective. What we need from them is not mediocre strength, but unrivalled strength that verges on the absurd.]
[And so, we shall integrate all five's power into one. A perfect, ultimate being --- The birth of an absolute irregular.]
[That is my purpose --- Pruning.]
**Nazuna:** That's... We can give birth to only one...? So that's the end result of the trials...?
Even after everyone did their best and overcame the trials... Even though in the end, they looked ahead to live in the world we have now...!
**Great Spirit:** [You raise an objection. Were those girls really able to break away from their pasts?]
**Nazuna:** Eh...?
**Great Spirit:** [Tossed around by fate, they lost their place in their original age, then they were sealed away by contract, to sleep, to reawaken... Is it really true that they chose to live in this present age?]
[But, if they could return to the past? If that were the case, which age would those girls choose?]
**Nazuna:** Return to the past...? Such a thing is...
**Great Spirit:** [It's possible. You have already experienced it. To gather information and recreate the situation.]
[The ages in which those girls lived. The information that I protect which you call the lost records.]
[They could happily live in a perfect recreation of their pasts, or would awakening alone in this modern age be crueller?]
**Nazuna:** ......
**Great Spirit:** [Now, Knight Commander. This is the final confirmation. I await your answer.]
[Will Japanese Honeysuckle remain?]
[Will Adlay remain?]
[Will Common Zinnia remain?]
[Will Bamboo remain?]
[Will Corbett remain?]
[I want you to think back on the trials and choose the one who you think is most suitable. I will prune them based on your decision.]
**Danchou:** I choose no-one.
**Great Spirit:** [............... You won't choose?]
**Danchou:** Everyone will definitely come home.
I believe in them.
**Nazuna:** Danchou-sama...!
**Great Spirit:** [Unbelievable... Is what I would like to say, but if it's a zero integer miracle, and if that's your decision, then it may happen.]
[And that miracle would deny my existence. It's not preferable, but unavoidable.]
**Nazuna:** Eh!? Wh-what are you doing now!?
**Great Spirit:** [My appreciation of your value has grown. On top of that, I respect your choice to “not choose anyone”.]
[So because of that, the power of all five will be integrated into a single vessel. Into the very first irregular who appeared one thousand years ago, “the Sleeping Princess”.]
[Originally, the idea to seal them came from her case. She would be more than enough to become the modern irregular.]
**Nazuna:** W-we won't let you! Danchou-sama and I will stop that from happening!
**Great Spirit:** [Impossible. This is completely isolated under my jurisdiction. Nobody will come to save you.]
[Without the Flower Knights, who are the source of the power of the solar blast you specialise in...]
**Asian Hazel:** Fuu... Is it over? That long winded explanation.
**Nazuna:** A... Asian Hazel-san!?
**Great Spirit:** [... Why are you here? How did you get in?]
**Asian Hazel:** Don't ask me for an explanation. If you're such a great Spirit, then you can work it out for yourself.
**Solomon's Seal:** Hold back with your taunts, Leader.
**Sickle-shaped Solomon's Seal:** The Great Spirit's voice is mixed with anger and surprise.
**Marshmallow Plant:** Aah, I feel so sorry for you... Danchou-sama, have you been kidnapped by the Spirit again?
**Escallonia:** However, the boss seems to be the main culprit this time. It won't be as easy to end as the last time.
**Great Spirit:** [... Deep Record... If you all are here...]
**Liatris:** Of course, I'm here too.
**Regal Lily:** Stop, Liatris. You promised that you wouldn't go ahead of me.
**Liatris:** I know. It's your very important promise.
**Great Spirit:** [Of course this is your doing... Everything goes haywire when you're around...]
[It seems it was pointless just to gather power. This time you should go back to your World Flower.]
**Regal Lily:** Do you think you can? With Crown before you!
**Great Spirit:** [It won't work. After all, you are an existence trapped in the flow of time. If you wish, I'll send you back with a friend this time.]
**Nazuna:** Liatris-san! Regal Lily-san!
**Liatris:** We've already seen this.
**Great Spirit:** [!!?]
**Regal Lily:** Thank you for the last time, Danchou-sama. But I won't be bothering you any more.
This time, we'll... It'll be our turn to help you.
**Great Spirit:** [What are... What did you do!!?]
**Liatris:** I'm not so naïve to be tricked by the same thing twice. You couldn't have imagined that I'd be afraid of the same threat.
If so, then you would be wrong. This isn't “my doing”, but “our doing”.
**Cardamine Lyrata:** I heard that somebody is plotting to do something to the Sleeping Princess...
**Sparaxis:** It seems like you didn't mishear. If you think about the reasoning as to why Lotus Lake was chosen, then it makes sense.
**Clove:** I will fulfil the Royal Holy Lake Organisation Neraida's mission and return home.
**Great Spirit:** [The Sleeping Princess' entourage... I see, it's because of her power. With the blessing of the Sleeping Princess, you could come to my realm...]
**Manchineel:** Ouch-ch-ch-ch... I fell over because I ran too fast.
**Valerian:** A-are you alright? I have some bandages if you need them.
**Dracaena:** Ara, what a cute pattern on that bandage♪
**Dragon Tree:** That's true. That's something that didn't exist in your age, did it baba?
**Nematanthus:** Ooh, the flower of a story blooms from a single wound inflicted on such a brave leg... Ah, maybe that was a little too high-handed?
**Crown Imperial:** Adlay-chaan! Where are you!? If you're hear, let me know!!
**Japanese Apricot:** Are you alright, Corbett-san!? We've come to save you!
**Vanda:** Please wait, commander. Even us latecomers have managed to arrive.
**Liatris:** That's a relief. Danchou-kun's Flower Knights have assembled...
Now we can go and save those girls.
**Danchou:** Save those...?
**Liatris:** I'll be brief. In order to save Danchou-kun and everyone, we used these flower petals --- To enter the isolated re-enactment of history.
Our intervention has slowed the process, but that doesn't mean that we've yet stopped the integration of all five of their powers into one existence.
**Lotus:** We came here because of that. Please leave the interruptions to us.
**Pygmy Water Lily:** Please go Danchou-sama. Also... Let's all talk with everyone later.
**Nazuna:** Danchou-sama!
**Danchou:** Touch the shining white petals.
**Great Spirit:** [Why...? Why can't I control it? How has a mediocre Flower Knight who isn't even an irregular beyond my understanding...?]
**Liatris:** I will stick with you until you can figure out this riddle. It's time for your trial, Great Spirit.

### Dragon of Pruning

**Common Zinnia:** Keep it down Zinnia. If I don't measure it accurately, then I can't make you a dedicated grip.
... As I thought, you have more muscle than before. Your arm strength has also... Then this will give you more power...
**???:** It's not very ladylike, is it? It can't be helped because of my work.
**Common Zinnia:** I like it. It's very much like a hero who protects everyone, so I'm used to it.
**???:** Fuufuufu, you're right. As a hero, I must protect everyone and my best friend!
But I guess that you'll be the first one to get a boyfriend, Common Zinnia. You're ladylike and cute, and you get to meet a lot more people in the city than I do in the battlefield.
**Common Zinnia:** A-a boyfriend!? Wh-what are you talking about, Zinnia!!? Zinnia is much more charming and prettier than me...!
**???:** Ahahaa, your face is bright red! Even with all of those things, I think you're far more popular than me.
... By the way, I've been curious. What's that gun? The one in your hand right now.
**Common Zinnia:** Aah, this is... My masterpiece. I always planned to pass it over to you Zinnia, but...
**???:** Eh? Then why don't you give it to me! Why are you making a different gun for me?
**Common Zinnia:** ... Ah, huh? What's wrong...? Why is it already completed...
... Aah, that's right. This is a dream... A memory from a long time ago... Now, she's no longer...
**???:** ... Where are you going?
**Common Zinnia:** I have to go... To a world where we should live in. That's where everyone is waiting for us.
**???:** ... Your eyes look like you're about to cry. But they're also full of determination. For you to have those eyes, Common Zinnia, shows you're stronger than me.
**Common Zinnia:** ... I'm sorry Zinnia.
**???:** You don't need to apologise! It's something that my best friend has decided on, so I'll support you!
Also... I don't really get it, but I understand. I get it... We won't be able to meet again.
**Common Zinnia:** ... We'll meet. We'll always be together. As long as you remember me, we'll always...
Even if we can never go back... You promised to stay with me forever, Zinnia. So...
**Zinnia:** So we'll always be fine! Let's look to the future and move on, Danchou-san!
***-** I grab Common Zinnia and Zinnia's hands.*
**Corbett:** The future... Thinking about my future...
**???:** Yes, eventually you will follow in my footsteps. Start planning seriously now, and act with mindfulness.
I was allowed to watch your training and you're a very reliable daughter. With you there, our country's knights will be in good hands.
**Corbett:** Country... Blossom Hill... that country's people... The knights are my friends...
**???:** ... What were you mumbling about just now? If there's something you have to say, then say it.
**Corbett:** ... Please allow me to decline the position of the next captain of the Blossom Hill Queen's Royal Guard.
**???:** ... Eh? Wh-what are you saying...?
**Corbett:** I am truly sorry, Mother. Your love and expectations meant everything to me back then.
But it was never something of my own. Please pour it on her instead.
**???:** Wait a moment, ■■■■■■■-kun! Are you going to turn your back on such an honour!?
**Corbett:** I'm not going to say I'm inexperienced. But, who I am now has other things that are more important to her.
Thank you for waiting, Danchou-san. Your Flower Knight Corbett, will now go home to the modern age.
*- I grab Corbett's hand.*
**Bamboo:** To return... To go home...... Do you ever want to go home to that village, princess?
**???:** No... I sometimes get homesick, but as long as I'm with Nee-sama, I'm happy no matter where I am!
**Bamboo:** I see... Yes, I feel the same way. Completely the same...
**???:** Nee-sama...? Why are you crying? It hurts a little when you hug me this hard...
**Bamboo:** How happy we would be if we could stay here forever... But we can't stay here...
... Because I'm still alive.
**???:** Nee-sama...? Where are you going? ... Nee-sama!
**Bamboo:** I'm so happy to be able to meet after so long and to speak to each other. But it's about time that I went.
**???:** N-no way... Nee-samaa! I want to be with Nee-sama forever...!
**Bamboo:** Farewell princess. I will always love you... I will always always miss you.
You have shown me an extremely cruel dream. I always felt that I wanted to be immersed in it, but...
If I was to run away from the truths of reality, then I would never be able to show my face to the princess. Will you stand beside me, Danchou-sama?
*- I grab Bamboo's hand.*
**Adlay:** Don't run away, stand and fight... Against the adults, against the pests... For this world...
**???:** Yes! We can't trust the adults! Children are sacrificed to the pests, and the other countries...
There's only you, Adlay-sama. Please give us guidance to paradise.
**Adlay:** ... That's right. There was only me at that time. Those weak children had only me to rely on.
Then I made a mistake. I made those children suffer a painful and cruel experience without ever noticing...
But... Now is different. I now have friends I can rely on, friends who will fight beside me.
**???:** That's... Adlay-sama...? Are you going to abandon us...?
**Adlay:** I'm not abandoning you. I'm going to save you this time. In order to that, I have to keep on moving forward.
**???:** Don't go Adlay-sama... What will we do if you're not here, Adlay-sama...?
**Adlay:** Thanks. And, sorry. My beautiful beautiful children...
This time I won't make any mistakes... The only thing I can do is start over as long as I live...
In order to protect the children, to protect everyone. Danchou-san, would you lend me your power?
*- I grab Adlay's hand.*
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** To protect... Eh. It's not like I'm really fighting for that.
**???:** Then, what do you fight for? It's certainly a fact that Japanese Honeysuckle has saved a lot of lives.
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** I don't care. It's just coincidence if I save someone's life. It's just a by product of doing what I want.
**???:** Hmm, is it really like that? I can feel that you also have a strong sense of justice.
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** You overestimate me. Everyone keeps on thinking that I'm some sort of good guy...
... It's so annoying... Even though nobody will ever come home, I need to do something to keep their memories alive...
**???:** ... So you really do have it. A place you want to go home to, a place you want to protect.
So, you should go home right now! You alone can do anything. I guarantee it as the country's number one Flower Knight!
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... Fufuu, you talk too much, Senpai. Even though you can't beat me even once.
**???:** Shut up! I'll definitely win next time! I'm going to do special training until then, so you go do what you want!
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... Well, I don't think I have a place I belong to any more...
I won't accept it if it becomes boring now that you've called for me. You have to take responsibility for waking me up, Danchou.
*-I grab Japanese Honeysuckle's hand.*
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... Hmmm. So you chose everyone. Now instead of a lukewarm and happy past, we have a cruel and difficult future.
**Common Zinnia:** Obviously. Because that's the normal way of life for everyone.
**Bamboo:** Of course, we haven't finished our human lives yet. Chosen arbitrarily and sealed away... Then finally on the brink of erasure.
**Corbett:** I can't accept that kind of ending. Our lives should be used according to our own wills.
**Adlay:** Then, why don't we all go home together with everyone? This age --- Is the age where we should live our new lives!
**Valerian:** Ah! Danchou-san, everyone!!
**Kalanchoe:** I knew it. That you'd definitely come home.
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... There's so many here.
**Corbett:** That's... This doesn't look like a trial. Perhaps an unexpected situation has developed.
**Great Spirit:** [... I cannot forgive this territorial invasion... Interference has been rejected... The seals have been broken...?]
[Unbelievable... Too many unexpected variables... Something... Something has awoken...?]
**Accompanying Petite 1:** [I knew it, I knew it! I found you Master!]
**Accompanying Petite 2:** [Those kids hid away and interfered! I'd rather be on the Flower Knights' side than Master's!!]
**Spirit:** [[[--!]]]
**Spirit:** [[[----!]]]
**Spirit:** Unyu unyu!
**Great Spirit:** [The Spirits are... Allies to the Flower Knights, and not me...?]
**Regal Lily:** It has been a long long necessary preparation. Ever since that day, we have been thinking of ways to fight against you.
If Liatris couldn't do it, then neither could we. Perhaps the Flower Knights' power is all under your control.
**Marshmallow Plant:** So, we decided to change the game plan. Another way --- Like could we fight against you using something other that the Flower Knights' power?
As we thought about it, I remembered your previous kidnapping. There were some children who were supporting us Flower Knights.
**Artichoke:** The Spirits aren't stones. Not simple creatures. In other words, they are forces that can become our allies.
Leaning into that possibility, we have continued to have an open dialogue. Explaining the situation to Spirits all around the world.
**Vanda:** The reason why so many children unexpectedly agreed to join us is because of an accumulation of grievances that have happened until now.
This is their reward earned from their trust in us Flower Knights... This isn't something you can achieve overnight.
**Asian Hazel:** We managed to achieve this result, thanks to the joining of forces between the Spirits and Flower Knights. It became possible to counter your interference by our very existence.
This is probably not your way of thinking, so it is inevitable that it is beyond your expectations.
**Liatris:** I couldn't have done it by myself. It's because of our organisation that we could do it.
The sealed contractors alone couldn't have done it. The Flower Knights of this age alone couldn't have done it.
Danchou-kun alone couldn't have done it. The Spirits alone couldn't have done it.
It's only because of the efforts of all the people in this world. Great Spirit --- Your power is immense.
Doesn't it go far beyond the methods you present us? Something exceeding this ultimate power of connections and mutual support.
**Great Spirit:** [.........]
– *So the power you have isn't enough? – There's no other with a power as great as yours.*
– *No matter how powerful I become, I am still only one. –There's only so much a single one can do.*
–*But... If you can gather a lot of smaller powers, –Don't you think that could overcome us?*
**Great Spirit:** [... I understand your point. I will admit that you have derailed my plans.]
[But, those without power cannot change the world. What you have is just empty idealism.]
[If you want to prove what is truly valuable...]
[The methods you use don't matter. You will accept any way. Destroy me with this power of yours.]
[That will prove to me just how weak and powerless an existence you have.]
**Accompanying Petite 3:** [Ooooh!? This feels unusually serious... Have we finally seen what it's like when Master gets serious!?]
**Accompanying Petite 4:** [Uoo! He's finally moving! The ruler of the Old World! The Dragon of the Old Emperor!!]
**Accompanying Petite 5:** [We'll also fight! Petites, yeah, yeah!!]
**Petite Army:** \\\Ooh!!///
**Regal Lily:** We finally managed to drag him down here. Now comes the real deal – The real final trial.
**Liatris:** We used to be powerless before, but this time is different. The modern Flower Knights, the Ancient Flower Knights, the Spirits, Danchou-kun...
With all of them together, we will be able to beat an existence that is equal to a god. Now we can finally lock eyes on equal terms.
**Bamboo:** As expected, it's impossible. The difference in power they hold is far too great. I don't even think we have a one in a billion chance of winning.
... Is what I would have said before.
**Adlay:** But now, strangely enough, I think we can do it. With everyone else who's here.
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Well, if we can't do it, then it won't be strange if everyone here gets erased.
**Corbett:** We don't have any options to turn back now. There's no choice but to move forward and overcome any obstacles with all our might.
**Zinnia:** Exactly! Nothing is impossible for us!
**Danchou:** Let's do this, Great Spirit.
**Great Spirit:** [Pruning to create a single perfect individual. If you are going to deny the duty I must perform...]
[Then you better prove yourselves to me. Your potential. You yourselves, there's no one else.]

### Epilogue

– *The threat to this world is simply too much. – Your children will be like dust in the wind.*
– *I see. Maybe now. – Weave, and connect... That way they will become strong.*
– *They will be destroyed before weaving. – They will die before they connect.*
– *Yes. Then, please. – Please protect them until then.*
– *Protect? Me?*
– *A tiny floating box garden in the middle of the destruction. – Inside of which lots of like can survive.*
– *Your children will eventually, – Until the time where they grow greater than you or me...*
**Great Spirit:** [... The World Flowers... So that was the future that you dreamed of...?]
[Our expectations... Or not. Countless small lights that surpasses even us...]
**Zinnia:** Haaa, haa, haaa...!! I'm burning my hottest, but as expected, this guy's really tough...!!
**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Ahahahaha! Not bad, Great Spirit! I might even really be able to die here...!
**Corbett:** D-don't say that while looking so delighted...! \*Cough, cough\*...!!
**Adlay:** M-my arms and legs... My whole body is numb... I need to... Heal everyone...
**Bamboo:** I still only have a little magic left... Once I block the next attack......
**Nazuna:** E-everyone is at their limits! But, just one more step... One more step, Danchou-sama!!
– *Warm light gathers in your body. – You feel the torrent of power and the heartbeat of that strong wish. – Not from the Flower Knights, but from everyone who lives in this world...*
– *You gaze straight at the Great Spirit. – As if grasping the hilt of a sword, with both hands held high, now...*
– *You swing the Solar Sword.*
**Great Spirit:** [............]
[........................]
[........................................................................]
**Nazuna:** ... Th-they collapsed......? Great Spirit-sama has... We really did...
**Accompanying Spirit 1:** [Ma-Master!]
**Accompanying Spirit 2:** [Aaahn! Master has died!]
**Nazuna:** Eh!!? D-dead...!?
**Great Spirit:** [... Don't kill me off so easily. I'm just a little tired...]
[... What a strange sensation... To be defeated in a contest of pure power by an existence I should be protecting...]
[Congratulations. Well done, your power has exceeded my expectations... I can now entrust everything, and the future, to you.]
**Nazuna:** We... We did it, everyone! This is everyone's victory! We have Great Spirit-sama's approval...
*.........* *Silence.........*
**Nazuna:** Ah... U-umm... Thank you for the kind words... It seems like everyone has reached their limits... So it seems like nobody can hear me...
**Great Spirit:** [I don't mind. It was just the final soliloquy of one who will soon disappear. After this, it will be only your voice that is the truth in this world.]
**Nazuna:** Di-disappear...?
**Great Spirit:** [I have accepted your methods and will obey. Decompose the single powerful existence which is me, and divide it into countless smaller existences.]
[That is how we can prepare for the future... The value of all of your existences far outweighs my own.]
**Nazuna:** Your methods are far too extreme! You don't need to go that far! Right, Danchou-sama!
**Danchou:** I would like to walk side by side with you, Great Spirit.
**Great Spirit:** [... But, I have...]
**Mysterious Spirit:** [Unyu unyu! Nyu!]
**Corbett:** Ah... That child is...
**Mysterious Spirit:** Unyu. Unyu unyu...
**Great Spirit:** [... So that's the wish of that Flower...?]
**Mysterious Spirit:** [Unyu unyu! Unyu-]
**Great Spirit:** [......... I see... Understood.]
**Nazuna:** U-ummm... Excuse me. We can't understand anything that's being said...
**Great Spirit:** [I still can't go back yet. However, I won't interfere with front stage so much this time.]
[... I'll believe in you. In your choice. I promise that I'll lend my power to that judgement, to that decision.]
– *Thus, the curtain finally falls on the long trials of the Great Spirit.*
*The ancient Flower Knights who awakened from a long sleep and caused a huge deal of turmoil. The horrors from those threats will be talked abut for a long time.*
*But those girls themselves also suffered under the strength of their own powers. Being tossed around by their times, suffering at the fates, being lost alone... Driven to the point of giving up on living.*
*Even if they were able to be saved a little bit, and were able to look forward again, then these trials were worth it.*
*No, it was definitely worth it! So...*
*Japanese Honeysuckle-san carries on to work in Winter Rose, and Grim-san seems to be pulling the strings...*
*Adlay-san continues being the heart of all of those who seek salvation with her magnetic presence, just like always.*
*Common Zinnia-san continues her efforts to manufacture weapons and armaments. Zinnia-san continues the fight using her top class combat power.*
*Bamboo-san seems to be wandering aimlessly, but strangely, she always seems to show up when there are people in need.*
**Pothos:** ... And that's about it, everyone seems to be doing well!
**Nazuna:** Is that so? That's good then.
... It was a long and difficult battle, but is it truly over? Everyone was able to work together and overcome the Great Spirit's trials...
**Pothos:** Yes, it was our grand victory! There hasn't been any more interference from Great Spirit-sama since then either...
... Too little actually, it's worrying...
**Nazuna:** Yes... There has been none. You would have thought there would have been a follow up at least...
It's true that they said they would leave everything to us, but we haven't even heard from a single petite at all...
**Pothos:** We have catre blanche? Or is it just the cold shoulder? It would be nice if they could give us some outside information at least!
**Danchou:** Their methods are far too extreme...
**Corbett:** What an awkward being. I think it's because they have never had anyone to talk to on equal terms until now...
**Nazuna:** Ah, Corbett-san. Has your condition settled down?
**Corbett:** Yes, thankfully. Excuse me for being the only one who required a long recovery period.
Instead of that, I had a lot of time to think, and there was something that caught my attention that I want to investigate.
Everyone seems to be at a dead end right now, so I hope it will lead to a breakthrough...
**Pothos:** Hohoou? What could it be?
**Corbett:** Danchou-san, Nazuna-san, Scoop-chan. Can you remember that Spirit?

*-If option 1 “That new pink coloured kid we haven't seen before?” is chosen;*
***Corbett:** Yes, that round pink coloured child.*
***Pothos:** It was really squishy, wasn't it? I bet it's really fluffy...*
***Corbett:** U-ummm... Um, the round, squishy and fluffy child...*

*-If option 2 “Unyu unyu?” is chosen;*
***Corbett:** Yes, the child that was saying unyu unyu.*
***Pothos:** Ah! ... Corbett-san, could you say that one more time?*
***Corbett:** ...? The one that said unyu unyu...*
***Pothos:** Just that last part!*
***Corbett:** ... Unyu unyu?*
***Pothos:** Yes, she said it! Thaaank you sooo much♪*
***Nazuna:** What are you making her do...?*
***Corbett:** Ah, um...Can we get back on topic?*
***Pothos:** Ah, excuse me. Please.*

**Corbett:** I feel that Spirit is somehow different from the other Spirits. Not just it's individuality and personality, but something more fundamental...
Also, we saw that it spoke with Great Spirit-sama. I wonder if it was all because of that child that Great Spirit-sama changed their mind?
**Nazuna:** ... We certainly don't yet know the details of that, but we did see that they had a conversation in the end...
**Pothos:** So you're saying... What are you saying?
**Corbett:** It's only a hunch, but next time that child approaches us. I don't know if it will be about the outside world, or if it will be about something else.
**Nazuna:** I see... That seems probable. Corbett-san's hunch sounds very persuasive!
**Pothos:** Then let's go and look for that squishy kid! I'll get straight to informing every country to organise an investigation unit...
**Mysterious Spirit:** Unyu? Unyu unyu unyu unyu unyu?
**Pothos:** Yes, it's about you. We were just talking about you...
Ah, it's here!?
**Mysterious Spirit:** Unyuu!? Unyu--!
**Nazuna:** Ah, please wait! We have things we want to ask...!
**Corbett:** Danchou-san, we need to chase after it!
*... The great battle is over for now. After a short rest, the situation will progress even further.*
*In order to open up a new future that nobody knows about yet, the Knight Companies around the world... Will have to break out into the outside world.*
*Sealed Ancient Flower Knight Arc Complete. The main story will continue in Chapter 4 “Phantasmal Carenthus”*