I quickly brief Yumi on the situation, and she grasps the gravity of it immediately. Carefully, I open the box again, holding the Etherbloom in my hand. At first, Yumi gasps at the flower's beauty and majesty, but she soon regains her composure. She approaches the Etherbloom slowly and starts with a respectful bow.
As Yumi speaks, her mouth opens and closes with delicate, whispering sounds, but I can't understand a word. In response, the Etherbloom begins to glow.
“Ermm... Jack?" Yumi says, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "The Etherbloom is quite furious. He... well, he’s hurling insults. I’m not sure if you want to hear them."
"It’s okay, just relay his words to me. I’m not easily offended” I reply. “But the flower is a 'he'? Interesting.”
“Well, if you insist…” she takes a deep breath and then conveys the Etherbloom's tirade.
“Argh! Damn you, you worthless piece of trash, you imbecile, foolish fox-man! I am the great, legendary flower, a divine union of nature and magic, born from the grace of the Goddess Abyssia! And yet, how dare you treat me with such disregard? You forced me into the body of a weakling child, a mere level one on the brink of death? What abomination is this? I utterly refuse! I would rather perish than succumb to such indignity! And if you truly desire to utilize my powers, then I demand to be placed within that stunning lady with big boobs instead! Yes, only someone with large breasts like hers can be my host!!!”
“What!? Sophia?” I can't believe what I just heard, or more accurately, that such a pure, beautiful flower could have a personality like that. But more importantly, “Yumi, did he say that he just wants someone with big breasts only?”
Yumi speaks to the flower again, and then, “Yeah,” she confirms. “He says that level or magical prowess is only secondary. To him, chest size is the most important factor to consider…”
“But why? It doesn’t make any sense!” I exclaim. “How can a flower born from the deepest dungeons know about such things? Humans rarely ever venture into the Death Zones, so how could he know and judge a woman’s beauty?”
Yumi asks the flower again. “Ah, he says that his creator, Goddess Abyssia, has a really big chest, so he only likes women who resemble her...” she explains.
“Of course…” I mutter, facepalming and shaking my head.
With that revelation, we understand the Etherbloom’s preference. The flower is a pervert with a penchant for large breasts. But now, the big question is: how can we convince the flower to accept Lumi?
Suddenly, I feel a tug from behind. It's Lyon.
“Errm, Jack,” the boy says, “if the flower wants someone with a huge chest size, then I think Lumi is a perfect candidate. She’s just a child now, but she will have them once she grows up. After all, our mother's chest is really, really big. It’s a trait in our family!”
“Oh!” I exclaim. “Yumi! You hear that? Tell that to the flower!”
Yumi relays the message. The Etherbloom glows again, slowly, as if considering Lyon’s words.
But then, “He doesn’t believe it,” Yumi says, disappointment in her voice. “Lyon, do you have any proof?”
“Yes, wait a minute! There’s a painting of my mother!” Lyon exclaims and bolts out of the room. Five minutes later, he returns with a canvas, an oil painting.
Yumi and I take a look. I make sure the flower can see as well.
It’s a family painting that Lyon says was made ten years ago. In it, there’s Curtis and his wife, with Lyon, perhaps five or six years old at the time, and Lumi as a baby sleeping in Curtis’ arms. It's a heartwarming memory, with everyone smiling happily. However, as Sophia mentioned, their mom sacrificed herself to save her husband during that tragic dungeon incident.
“Alright, do you believe him now, o’ great Etherbloom of culture?” I then ask.
What Lyon said is indeed true; his mother clearly meets the requirements. I’ve also noticed a general theme in this world: the beastkins tend to be more muscular and busty than regular humans.
The Etherbloom takes a moment to think again. And then...
“Oh no,” Yumi relays the flower's words, “he says that even if it’s true, he still prefers Sophia more. He said that Sophia’s body is exactly what he’s been looking for, that he has fallen in love, and there’s no way we can change his mind.”
“Oh? Are you sure about that?” I smirk. “Women are the masters of deception, you know?”
I then remove Sophia’s chameleon earrings. As a result, Sophia’s fox ears and tails disappear, and her chest shrinks.
Suddenly, I feel a wave of energy pulsating from the flower! In my hand, it vibrates intensely, changing color from light blue to red!
“Aaaa! He’s now screaming in pain!” Yumi shouts, panicking. “He says that the world is a lie! He wants to die!”
Quickly, I put the flower back into the box and wait for it to calm down.
A few minutes later…
“Alright! He’s agreed to merge with Lumi!” Yumi exclaims, delivering the good news. “However, there are three conditions.”
“Good! And what are the conditions?” I ask.
Yumi then tells me the details.
First, Lumi must grow up to be an amazing woman. The flower will help by dedicating energy to her chest growth. But if Lumi still cannot meet the requirement by the time she’s twenty years old, then she must set the flower free.
Secondly, Lumi must reach level one hundred before she turns twenty. Otherwise, the flower will leave.
And the last one, it’s a condition for everyone here. If we go to any dungeon, we must not harm any creation of Goddess Abyssia. If we want any rare plants or materials, we must have Yumi ask for permission first.
“Deal. But how can we tell which organisms are created by your Goddess?” I inquire.
The flower glows again in my hand, and this time, it glows the brightest. The whole room is filled with its light.
“Woww! I just received a blessing!” Yumi exclaims.
“Me too!” Lyon chimes in, having received the same thing.
Hana, who is standing next to us, is also blessed.
Curious, I check the description of the blessing.
Abyssia’s Grace
A blessing bestowed by Abyssia on her own creations or on individuals who have earned her children’s trust.
Damage to demonic creatures + 10% All stats increase by 5% when inside dungeons. Greatly increases mana perception and mana manipulation. Ability to perceive and recognize other creations of Abyssia. Warning: This blessing will be lost instantly if a creation of Abyssia is harmed without a valid reason.“Thank you,” I say, lowering my head in gratitude to the Etherbloom. Carefully, I place it on Lumi’s forehead.
The Etherbloom spins and becomes ethereal again. It sinks into her skin, but this time, it stays. Within minutes, a miracle unfolds. Lumi’s temperature lowers, her burns heal. She’s still unconscious, but at least there’s no more pain, as her face is now serene and calm.
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I quickly brief Yumi on the situation, and she grasps the gravity of it immediately. Carefully, I open the box again, holding the Etherbloom in my hand. At first, Yumi gasps at the flower's beauty and majesty, but she soon regains her composure. She approaches the Etherbloom slowly and starts with a respectful bow.
As Yumi speaks, her mouth opens and closes with delicate, whispering sounds, but I can't understand a word. In response, the Etherbloom begins to glow.
“Ermm... Jack?" Yumi says, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "The Etherbloom is quite furious. He... well, he’s hurling insults. I’m not sure if you want to hear them."
"It’s okay, just relay his words to me. I’m not easily offended” I reply. “But the flower is a 'he'? Interesting.”
“Well, if you insist…” she takes a deep breath and then conveys the Etherbloom's tirade.
“Argh! Damn you, you worthless piece of trash, you imbecile, foolish fox-man! I am the great, legendary flower, a divine union of nature and magic, born from the grace of the Goddess Abyssia! And yet, how dare you treat me with such disregard? You forced me into the body of a weakling child, a mere level one on the brink of death? What abomination is this? I utterly refuse! I would rather perish than succumb to such indignity! And if you truly desire to utilize my powers, then I demand to be placed within that stunning lady with big boobs instead! Yes, only someone with large breasts like hers can be my host!!!”
“What!? Sophia?” I can't believe what I just heard, or more accurately, that such a pure, beautiful flower could have a personality like that. But more importantly, “Yumi, did he say that he just wants someone with big breasts only?”
Yumi speaks to the flower again, and then, “Yeah,” she confirms. “He says that level or magical prowess is only secondary. To him, chest size is the most important factor to consider…”
“But why? It doesn’t make any sense!” I exclaim. “How can a flower born from the deepest dungeons know about such things? Humans rarely ever venture into the Death Zones, so how could he know and judge a woman’s beauty?”
Yumi asks the flower again. “Ah, he says that his creator, Goddess Abyssia, has a really big chest, so he only likes women who resemble her...” she explains.
“Of course…” I mutter, facepalming and shaking my head.
With that revelation, we understand the Etherbloom’s preference. The flower is a pervert with a penchant for large breasts. But now, the big question is: how can we convince the flower to accept Lumi?
Suddenly, I feel a tug from behind. It's Lyon.
“Errm, Jack,” the boy says, “if the flower wants someone with a huge chest size, then I think Lumi is a perfect candidate. She’s just a child now, but she will have them once she grows up. After all, our mother's chest is really, really big. It’s a trait in our family!”
“Oh!” I exclaim. “Yumi! You hear that? Tell that to the flower!”
Yumi relays the message. The Etherbloom glows again, slowly, as if considering Lyon’s words.
But then, “He doesn’t believe it,” Yumi says, disappointment in her voice. “Lyon, do you have any proof?”
“Yes, wait a minute! There’s a painting of my mother!” Lyon exclaims and bolts out of the room. Five minutes later, he returns with a canvas, an oil painting.
Yumi and I take a look. I make sure the flower can see as well.
It’s a family painting that Lyon says was made ten years ago. In it, there’s Curtis and his wife, with Lyon, perhaps five or six years old at the time, and Lumi as a baby sleeping in Curtis’ arms. It's a heartwarming memory, with everyone smiling happily. However, as Sophia mentioned, their mom sacrificed herself to save her husband during that tragic dungeon incident.
“Alright, do you believe him now, o’ great Etherbloom of culture?” I then ask.
What Lyon said is indeed true; his mother clearly meets the requirements. I’ve also noticed a general theme in this world: the beastkins tend to be more muscular and busty than regular humans.
The Etherbloom takes a moment to think again. And then...
“Oh no,” Yumi relays the flower's words, “he says that even if it’s true, he still prefers Sophia more. He said that Sophia’s body is exactly what he’s been looking for, that he has fallen in love, and there’s no way we can change his mind.”
“Oh? Are you sure about that?” I smirk. “Women are the masters of deception, you know?”
I then remove Sophia’s chameleon earrings. As a result, Sophia’s fox ears and tails disappear, and her chest shrinks.
Suddenly, I feel a wave of energy pulsating from the flower! In my hand, it vibrates intensely, changing color from light blue to red!
“Aaaa! He’s now screaming in pain!” Yumi shouts, panicking. “He says that the world is a lie! He wants to die!”
Quickly, I put the flower back into the box and wait for it to calm down.
A few minutes later…
“Alright! He’s agreed to merge with Lumi!” Yumi exclaims, delivering the good news. “However, there are three conditions.”
“Good! And what are the conditions?” I ask.
Yumi then tells me the details.
First, Lumi must grow up to be an amazing woman. The flower will help by dedicating energy to her chest growth. But if Lumi still cannot meet the requirement by the time she’s twenty years old, then she must set the flower free.
Secondly, Lumi must reach level one hundred before she turns twenty. Otherwise, the flower will leave.
And the last one, it’s a condition for everyone here. If we go to any dungeon, we must not harm any creation of Goddess Abyssia. If we want any rare plants or materials, we must have Yumi ask for permission first.
“Deal. But how can we tell which organisms are created by your Goddess?” I inquire.
The flower glows again in my hand, and this time, it glows the brightest. The whole room is filled with its light.
“Woww! I just received a blessing!” Yumi exclaims.
“Me too!” Lyon chimes in, having received the same thing.
Hana, who is standing next to us, is also blessed.
Curious, I check the description of the blessing.
Abyssia’s Grace
A blessing bestowed by Abyssia on her own creations or on individuals who have earned her children’s trust.
Damage to demonic creatures + 10% All stats increase by 5% when inside dungeons. Greatly increases mana perception and mana manipulation. Ability to perceive and recognize other creations of Abyssia. Warning: This blessing will be lost instantly if a creation of Abyssia is harmed without a valid reason.“Thank you,” I say, lowering my head in gratitude to the Etherbloom. Carefully, I place it on Lumi’s forehead.
The Etherbloom spins and becomes ethereal again. It sinks into her skin, but this time, it stays. Within minutes, a miracle unfolds. Lumi’s temperature lowers, her burns heal. She’s still unconscious, but at least there’s no more pain, as her face is now serene and calm.
Bluebery
I've received some feedback. I'm going to increase the chapter length from now on to at least 1000 words per chapter. And there will be one chapter every other day, as I need to slow down a bit.
Thank you for reading,
Bluebery
