[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World

[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 317: The Mentine (1)

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A secret garden with a flower bed of Mentine, the favorite flower of Queen Clament. Noelle didn't think there was a more worthy place than that to serve as the queen's treasure hideout.


Noelle smiled confidently, and she clicked her finger.


"Tania, we'll check the place out soon."


It had only been two seconds since she said that, Noelle was instantly overwhelmed by an unpleasant feeling.


Noelle thought Rudra's help would be sorely needed in this quest. If she and Tania were unable to find any of the catalysts in the garden, then Rudra might be able to help with a clearer clue.


However, Rudra could not step foot outside this former capital city. He's still trapped.


This concluded, only Noelle and Tania could go looking, whereas Rudra would stay in this place, alone while waiting for the two to come bearing the latest news.


Obviously, it's not a pleasant feeling.


Rudra seemed to understand what Noelle was thinking, so he turned to Noelle and nodded with a subtle gesture.


"There won't be any problems. You guys go to that place. And if you run into trouble, meet me anytime here. I'll do anything to help."


" … What do you mean? "


Tania tilted her head. She fell asleep last night, and all she remembers is the moment Noelle fixed her blanket. Naturally he did not know about the conversation between Noelle and Rudra.


Noelle also explained to Tania, about why Rudra could not leave this place.


"Isn't that .. too mean, pathetic? I was thinking we'd find the catalyst left together."


(Hmm? Tania, since when did you speak that way? )


It felt like Tania had just exuded a charm like an innocent girl, who was sad that her friend could not come to play.


Putting aside Tania who looked saddened by this sudden news, Noelle had no choice but to accept it.


"Alright, sorry for not being able to take you. We'll come right back if we need help."


Noelle patted Tania on the head a few times to calm her down, while Rudra nodded happily at Noelle's changed behavior.


Although .... this behavior looks a bit mismatched with Grei Noctis' rough appearance.


"We'll be gone by morning. Tania, watch all your gear."


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The next morning, Noelle and Tania actually left the former capital of the Kingdom of Fortenia with Rudra at the gate. It was a boundary line that Rudra could not cross.


When it was far enough away, Noelle and Tania turned around for a moment to look at the view of the city from the outside, and unexpectedly, Rudra was still standing there waving his hands nonstop.


"Hehe." Noelle could not help but smile on her face, and she gave a reply in the form of a thumbs-up.


The journey continues.


The two followed the route Rudra had told them. Although the route was already 600 years old, it should still be worth crossing.


The problem was that the map Rudra gave was very old, and almost invalid because the terrain structure had completely changed.


In fact, there was a route blocked by mountains of snow-covered rocks. But, all those hurdles became meaningless when Noelle decided to switch to air transport methods.


After a few minutes of flight, they finally saw the place Rudra mentioned.


From the sky, that place was no different from the others. Just a boring white color.


After all, when approached, it instantly turned into a huge garden with a beautiful expanse of Mentine flowers.


The sun was already in the opposite position from when they departed. It proves how hidden this place is. Even with a flight once it is quite difficult to find it. Noelle was lucky because she followed the route line exactly as depicted on the map.


This place was completely hidden, was under the slope, and was surrounded by rugged mountains. It is almost impossible to visit this park by road trip unless visitors know its secret route.


However, once it arrived, Noelle and Tania instantly forgot their distress. Both of them were inevitably fascinated by this incredible sight.


The expanse of Mentine flowers, was exactly what Rudra had said. All those flowers are really widespread all over this park.


As far as the eye could see, there were only white flowers with beautiful blue patches.


Noelle looked down, at a sprig of Mentine flowers that were in front of her feet. He plucked it out, and directly stuffed the flower petals into his mouth.


It doesn't feel foreign. It is cold and has a pretty pleasant spicy sensation. It is very similar to mint.


Moreover, without the need to chew it, the Mentine flower petals were like melting by themselves on Noelle's tongue. Like cotton candy when it touches the surface of water.


Noelle pulled out another Mentine flower, then stuck it out on Tania.


"It's delicious. Tweet it."


Offered so, Tania immediately put the bud of the Mentine flower into her mouth, and as Noelle had felt a moment ago, the petals of the flower melted down on her tongue.


Even though all the petals were gone, Tania kept the flower stalk in her mouth, and started to look around.


"This is the place Rudra said."


Tania took a few steps forward, widening her arms and trying to enjoy the occasional cool breeze blowing through, while Noelle. warned her from afar.


"Be careful, don't let your earrings loose."


"In addition, we don't really have time to look around …."


Noelle's sentence came to a halt as her eyes stared at the figure of Tania, who was standing gracefully in the middle of a bluish-white flowerbed.


The beautiful and dazzling-looking girl stared into the distance, with a faint smile on her face.


Feeling Noelle's gaze, Tania turned around, only to find Noelle who had turned her face away.


(Well, no wonder Queen Clament loves this place.)


While she was thinking that, Tania carefully stepped in so as not to damage the flower too much, and had arrived next to her.


However, instead of standing by Noelle's side to discuss her next plan, she stared at Noelle from a very close distance.


"Why did you turn your face away? "


"Do I need to answer? "


Noelle was not happy to try to keep Tania's face away, but the opposite happened. Tania brought her face closer to Noelle, and it caused a bit of an accident.


From the beginning, their body heights were different. So, to stare at Noelle from such a close distance, Tania had to tiptoe so that her eyes could be on par with Noelle's. But as she did that, Tania lost her balance, causing her body to naturally fall forward and push Noelle onto the snowy ground.


"Ahh, I told you to be careful, right? "


Noelle tried to get up with Tania still leaning on the front of her body. Noelle was about to help Tania stand up, but then she realized a stain that should not be there.


It's a red stain. Although it was only a few drops, seeing it in her own palm made Noelle wonder where the blood came from.


But then, he finally realized where the blood came from.


"Tania! Your earring! "


Due to the fallout, the earrings in Tania's ear were accidentally pulled down and caused a small wound that produced blood. When Noelle checked Tania's condition, the wound in her ear had already disappeared, along with the earring's puncture marks.


On the other hand, Tania's body seemed to be trembling, which made Noelle even more worried.


"Tania? Hey, Tania! "


Noelle shook Tania's body, but the response given to her was very slow.


Tania raised her head, and showed that extremely pale face to Noelle.


"N-Noah .. It's cold …."


His body and voice trembled as he said that. Just like a frightened little animal.


After saying so, Tania immediately sunk her face into Noelle's chest, and tried to hide her hands exposed to the cold air into Noelle's thick coat.


Seeing this all, all Noelle could do was sigh in resignation.


She could feel Tania's heavy breathing in her chest, and Tania's trembling body was also conveyed clearly to Noelle. Therefore, while looking for where Tania's earrings fell, Noelle repeatedly patted Tania on the back to calm her down.


"Meet."


The earrings sank slightly in the snow, and were covered by a few fallen Mentine petals.


Noelle watched the earring closely, and saw that it was still in good condition, without any damage.


It was a relief, as Noelle did not have any magic accords with that function anymore. Another possibility, he had to make it himself, and it took a rather long time since he had to learn it first.


Although the earrings had met in good condition, Tania had really fallen in a state of total cold. Fortunately he has Noelle who can be used as a handle. If not, he may soon develop hypothermia.


"Please raise your face, I can't put it up this way" Noelle said casually.


Tania's ears were hidden between her hair, and her current position did not allow Noelle to simply plug them in.


Tania was curled up to him at this moment, trying her best to find warmth.


"This is why I warned you. You're too easily off guard."


Noelle once again sighed, trying to calm Tania who was still in a shiver by patting her back and head occasionally.


"That's because ... being by your side really makes me comfortable," Tania replied in a low voice.


His grip on Noelle's coat became even stronger. His skin is getting pale now.


"Okay, forget that shit. You're really dying now! "


Noelle immediately encourages Tania to keep her away from her body, and now Tania is lying on her back among the fragile Mentine flowers.


Her face was still not very expressionful, but it was enough to tell Noelle that she was cold.


Quickly, Noelle immediately put the magic earrings back into Tania's ears, and the color of her skin returned to how it was.


The expression on his face also instantly returned neutral, and he rose to a sitting position while paying attention to his limbs.


"Unbelievably, the coldness instantly disappeared."


"I won't help if this happens again" Noelle said as she delivered a light blow without the slightest force to Tania's head.


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