Nameless King

“Would you like to take a walk around town?”

“Yes, if it’s not too much trouble, I’d be glad if you could give us a little tour.”

Feno smiled and said vigorously, “Sure! I’ll show you the best places in Vrifal. You can count on me!”

“Great. Then let’s go right away.” Wain finished his tea and headed for the exit.

Feno nodded and followed him.

Eva was a little confused, but she had no choice but to join them. ｂｎ𝚘ｖ𝚕．𝚘𝚛𝚐

Click.

Feno opened the door, and Wain and Eva saw the street where Feno lived. The houses were completely different from the houses where the humans or vampires lived. They were made of solid leaves, wood, sturdy vines, and tree resin that held the structure together.

The road had stone paving stones on which many Plants walked. They looked different, but each had a strong connection to flowers, vines, or wood in their appearance. Some, like Feno, had smooth skin, while others had it rough like tree bark.

The city was under a waterfall and was generally a huge cave with no access to sunlight, but Plants had a solution to this problem.

Special plants would reach out through their roots and soak up the sunlight, then the flower bud would open, and for sixteen hours, the sun would appear in Vrifal.

“It’s quite beautiful here. It’s like paradise.”

“Yes, and what a pleasant smell! I can sense hundreds of scents with every breath. It’s an amazing place!” Eva exclaimed.

She liked flowers as much as any girl. At Vrifal, a variety of flowers grew almost everywhere. The number of species was almost endless.

“Yes, but this is actually the worst part of town.” Feno said.

“What, this beauty, this is the worst part of town?” Eva was puzzled.

Feno nodded dejectedly. “This is the Dandelion District, the fifth and poorest district. It’s where the weakest and most incapable live. Perhaps because this is your first time in the City of Plants, you are under a strong impression, but all is not as good as it seems.”

“Hmm?”

“We’re lucky today, but often the plants here begin to rot, and part of the Dandelion District rots, thus turning into fertilizer for another area. On these days, it starts to stink, and the plants in this area absorb a lot of energy, making it harder to develop here than in other zones.”

“This is so unfair!” Eva exclaimed.

“I see.” Wain calmly replied, “There is no heaven in this world, and even if there is, hell must not be far away. Unfortunately, it is a law that cannot be broken.”

‘You’re thinking right.’ Suddenly the voice of Code of Light and Darkness sounded in Wain’s head.

‘Hmm? Is there something you want?’ Wain was surprised by the sudden appearance of the first form.

‘No, nothing like that. When you walked into town, the Knight of the Bloody Rose had a pensive grimace all the time.’

‘Did something happen?

‘We don’t know. He won’t answer our questions. That’s it. I’m out of strength.’

“Feno, how many districts are there in Vrifal, and who runs this town?”

“Only five districts. Dandelion District, Chamomile District, Tulip District, Violet District, and Rose District. Each district is larger and richer than the last. One family in the Rose District rules the city. It is the Scarlet Rose Family.”

“How strong are they?”

“I don’t know, such information is not available to me, but I recently heard that the head of the family has gone into seclusion. But, I can tell you for sure that there is no one in Virfal stronger than the Second Chronicle.”

“I see.”

‘Hmm, this town is quite interesting. It’s a good thing there’s no one from Third Chronicle here. I might not be able to handle such an opponent.’ Wain pondered.

He had not yet decided what he would do in Virfal. Wain could stroll through the city as if on tour and go back with Eva, but he realized that the journey might have been more interesting and dangerous.

“Veno, what is the main attraction of Vrifal?” Eva asked.

“It is the statue of a hero! It is in the Rose District, but we can hardly see it.”

“Why?”

“Well…I’m not allowed out of the Dandelion District. I can only do it if I pay, but I don’t have much money.” Feno said awkwardly.

“How much does it cost?” Wain asked.

“You have to pay ten Void Souls to go to the Dandelion District, but since we need to go to the Rose District, it will cost three hundred Void Souls. Given my current income, I won’t be able to make that much until a few years from now.”

“Fine, then show me the way. I’ll pay for it.”

“What?! Really?” Feno exclaimed. He had never actually seen the hero’s statue, as he had never had the opportunity to go to the Rose District. Even after the merging of worlds, the rules of Virfal had not changed. Only the rich and powerful could get into the best districts.

“Of course, three hundred Void Souls is a small amount. Moreover, not only did you save us, but you also helped with the rebuilding. It’s only fair that I thank you in some way other than a pass to the Rose District.”

For Wain, it didn’t matter that Feno was weak. If he was treated well and with respect, Wain responded as well. Wain couldn’t let go of the fact that if it weren’t for Feno, he would probably be dead by now.

“Then let us not delay!” Feno exclaimed and headed for the entrance to the Chamomile District.

Wain and Eva walked through the streets, observing the measured city life. It brought back memories of the old world before the souls had appeared. People also went to work, performed some tasks, solved problems, went shopping, and relaxed. It was an ordinary city life, which seemed boring to many, but it was safe and quiet.

Unlike the humans, the other races were not forced to fight for survival. Only a fraction of the people in the cities of most races were warriors who fought monsters. The rest went to ordinary schools, trained in some profession, and worked for the good of society.