Chapter 322: Three flowers
In the following days, more and more people could be seen outside, busy working. Somehow they managed to do the things necessary to survive and eat for that day and the following days.
Some shops had opened and the vitality of the town was slowly returning. But, it could also be noted that there were no children and old people to be seen outside. This was because children and old people were easily affected by miasma according to their analysis. Except for those with high magic force.
However, since they prioritized giving Magic Ointment and Magic Facemasks to workers, it could be said that children and old people were excluded from this category.
Eman and Rowan are still looking for a solution to drive away the bees that are the reason for the spread of the miasma in the town.
But even up to this point, none of their ideas have been effective. They have tried to attack it with arrows. Even though they killed some, they also noticed that the number of bees did not seem to decrease, rather it only increased over time.
"Their numbers have become alarmingly high these past few days," Eman muttered under his breath as he gazed at the bees.
About a week has passed since Eman, Sol, and Zennie arrived in Rothsport Town.
Due to the nature of miasma, they are forbidden to waste magic energy. When they are weakened, their body is susceptible to miasma. This is why Zoey was more affected by the miasma than Zennie, even though Zoey had higher Magic Energy compared to Zennie.
On the first day, the miasma arrived in the town, at that moment Zoey spent herself training because of her ambition to become a magic knight one day, so her magic energy was exhausted which also caused her magic force to weaken. Therefore, when the miasma reached the town, she was one of those affected by it.
While Zennie who was just studying in her room doing no arduous work to exhaust her magic, was not affected by the miasma.
Meanwhile, Zoey dragged Zennie and Sol out of the mansion.
"Just wait, sis. Where are we going?"
"Hey! Let's go sightseeing today!"
"Eh? We already did that yesterday."
"It's different today!"
"That's what you said yesterday and the day before. But in the end, we'd just go around the town as always. Right, Miss Sol?"
Zennie sought Sol's assistance. However, Sol seems indifferent to what is happening. In the past few days, she learned that if you went against Zoey's enthusiasm, she was bound to come back more enthusiastic and pester you more and more.
She was as annoying as the princess. Therefore, Sol decided to go with the flow. Sol felt like she was learning the 'dao of patience' more and more. Also, it allows her to see Eman working, who's at the moment, flying above. Doing some analysis on the bees' colony.
"I think it's fine," Sol replied, causing Zennie to be slightly flabbergasted.
"Ehh?! Wait, Sol, why are you taking Sister Zoey's side now?!" Zennie cried out.
"No, I mean… Logically speaking, older sisters are superior to younger sisters," Sol said while placing her index finger under her mouth as if thinking deeply.
Hearing that, Zoey jumped in joy. "Yayy! Sol, you're extremely correct!" She suddenly threw herself on Sol, squeezing her into her embrace, and rubbing her face on Sol's skin.
At the same time, murmuring the words, "Smooth smooth…"
Sol on the other hand had a deadpan expression.
Zennie sighed helplessly. She didn't want the attention they gathered when they strolled around the town. It seemed to her they were obstructing everyone's work.
"Well, never mind. I have many things I need to do today." She wanted to help her father and Eman by helping them think of a solution to get rid of the miasma.
Suddenly, Zoey nudged at her sister. "This time is truly different. We're not only strolling around but rather, we're doing an important task!" Zoey announced.
"Hmph," Zennie pouted. Knowing her sister, she didn't believe it. "If it's an important task, then father would have told Butler Yun to do it."
Waving her fingers in front of Zennie, Zoey said, "Hehe. You're wrong, younger sis. It's not our father who asked me to do it."
"Eh? Really? Then who?"
Zoey put her mouth close to her sister's ear. And she slowly whispered, "It's Eman."
"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"
"Eh? Didn't you say you have things you want to do today?"
"I can do them later! Sis, what are you waiting for, we're going to leave you!"
Zoey was dumbfounded hearing Zennie's reaction. Her sister was very easy to read. She chuckled.
Sol was surprised by Zennie's sudden change of mind as well. In her mind, Sol thought, the older sister was truly superior to the younger sister.
Sol's reason for agreeing with Zoey wasn't only because she wanted to see Eman, but because Eman told her to investigate and gather information about the town's shortcomings. Therefore, going outside is necessary for her.
When the three flowers walked down the street, all eyes were gathered on them.
This was the reason why Zennie didn't want to go outside. She felt like she was bothering them.
Most people in town don't know Zennie. The one they know better is Zoey. They knew that Lady Zoey had a younger sister, but since Zennie didn't go out much, they didn't know what she looked like. They only hear from the staff at the mansion that their Lady Zoey has a younger sister.
One day when they saw Zennie outside, they thought she was a guest of the townlord. However, they also immediately thought that this might be Lady Zoey's younger sister because of the light blue hair that is the trademark of the Rothsport Family. From their ancestors to their current lineage. All have light blue hair like the color of the ocean.
Zoey is already too much for them, now with another two sinfully beautiful ladies, the men around felt like they could work 10x faster without break. Even the highest-grade elixir couldn't stimulate such an effect like this.
Unbeknownst to Zennie, the townspeople, especially the men, felt more motivated to work just by seeing them strolling on the street.
Three super beauties, one is outgoing, the other is a shy type, and the third is cold-looking. Each has different personalities, however, both were lovely in their own way.
Zennie noticed that there seemed to be something strange about the townspeople today.
"Why are they looking at us as if they are searching for someone?" She asked.
"Hehe. You really don't understand, don't you?" Zoey smirked at her sister.
Zennie furrowed. "What do you mean, sis?"
"To them, we're like flowers. Now, what do you think will happen if there is a man with us? Of course, he will be the target of their combined hatred. Haha."
"Ha?"
"Who is the person who is not with us today?"
"Eman."
One time, Eman was with them for a walk around the town. Zennie's attention at that time was not focused around. She was just enjoying walking with him along with Zoey and Sol. At that time, she failed to pay attention to the expression of the townsmen.
"That's it. For them, he is like an annoying bee who's chasing after three beautiful flowers. That's why they are irk of his presence around us."
"Ehhh!" Zennie exclaimed when she realized what her sister was trying to tell her. So for them, Eman was their biggest enemy. No wonder Eman refused with a troubled expression on his face when she tried to invite him to stroll around the town again— next time.
Beside them, Sol was just nonchalant at what was happening. She was taking notes at the shops around.
After giggling, Zoey said, "Anyway, our first destination is the livestock farm!"
The three girls then went to check all the production for food supplies like the farm and the poultry area. They also went to check the harbor. It seems they were checking all the food supplies.
At night, Rowan praised his daughters for a job well done.
Sol was very happy when Eman praised her. She playfully told him that she wanted a reward.
When Eman asked her what kind of reward she wanted from him, she whispered she wanted a kiss from him.
Eman thought Sol had gotten bolder. He secretly dragged her inside the Lord's Domain and the two appeared in their wooden house. They then shared a passionate kiss.
If Little Sky didn't arrive, they might have even gone on further than a kiss.
The two quickly distanced themselves from each other and Little Sky said, "My Lord? Oh, you're here and Miss Night as well."
If Eman's perception wasn't high, Little Sky would have probably caught them in plain sight doing something which is not good for children to see.
"Yeah, Sky. Me and Sol are having a discussion here."
"Little Sky, how are you?"
"I see. I'm good, Miss Night. Is Sis Eina here as well?"
"No. She's in the house. Me and Sol are currently in another place."
"Is that so?"
"Yes, Sky."
"I see~ By the way, Miss Night, why does your face look so red?"
"Eh? I-It's nothing." Sol touched her face with both hands.
"O-okay. My Lord as well."
"W-What? Maybe because it's kinda hot here. Maybe I should put an aircon here." Eman fanned himself using his hand.
"Hot? That's weird. I feel kinda chilly. Maybe I have a fever?" Little Sky tilted her little head.
Eman quickly said. "Ah, by the way, Little Sky, we have to go."
"Eh. That's fast."
"Well. We have important things needed to do."
"I see. Okay, good luck, My Lord. And you too, Miss Night." She was wondering why they were in a rush to leave.
"Alright. Take care, Little Sky."
Eman and Sol appeared in an empty room inside the Rothsport Family mansion.