NOVEL NEXT Chapter 32.2
The corners of Sophina’s lips curved at Canus’ provocation. “Right. I can do it. I’ve done something similar before.” I also used Talite in the contract I signed with Jane. ‘I’m going to do this in the mansion’s courtyard, will it be a big deal?’ Sophina clasped both hands vigorously. Ricardo, who could only listen silently to Sophina muttering to herself, intervened with a skeptical tone of voice. “You’re not going to do anything weird, are you?” “Not at all!” Even when Sophina shook her head cheerfully, his voice showed no signs of change. “I’m worried.” He grabbed her hand without hesitation. “If you want to, do it in front of me.” In the end, she had no choice but to drag Ricardo and walk in front of the Clyde tree. A white giant tree, which exuded a sense of pressure, stood tall in front of them. Sophina placed her hand on the slick wooden surface. “It feels weird.” When I first saw it, it felt strange and mysterious, but the more I touched it, the more… ‘It kinda feels longing but comfortable. Like it makes me drowsy all the time.’ She leaned sideways against the tree as if sleeping like a shrimp, and lowered her eyelids. The refreshing scent of phytoncide seemed to spread all over her body. She focused the sensations of her body to bring out the Talite, just like when Sophina signed the contract. At the same time, a hum, and a subtle vibration enveloped her. Her fingertips trembled slightly. ‘It’s easy to feel the Talite because I’ve done it before.’ Sophina’s pure white Talite slowly permeated into the cloud-like giant tree. With the sensation of her swirling Talite, a sudden wind blew. Thanks to that, the branches of the trees collided against each other, creating a beautiful harmony. Sophina’s sky-colored hair also gracefully fluttered in response. It felt like the air around me was subtly changing. Like I’m interacting with the tree… Contrary to worries, it was neither dangerous or threatening at all. Soon after, Sophina opened her eyes as soon as the emptiness struck as if her chest had been emptied to some extent. ㅡWow… Canus’ admiration could be heard. Surely it would… The color of the flowers that had a dark purple color turned white like clouds. A magnificent white leafy tree, a pure white flower garden surrounding it, and a garden full of fresh green fields in contrast. It looked like a sacred landscape. Sophina, who was still holding Ricardo’s hand, walked over to the flower bed as if the flowers had called her, then she buried her face inhaling the flowers. Ricardo also sat beside her and took a deep breath of the flower’s scent. There was a small surprise in his eyes. It was a perfect success, as the flowers that had turned white did not have any scent. ‘Amazing.’ Sophina stared down at her hand, blinking blankly. “Don’t you feel dizzy?” Ricardo spoke to her, who had been distracted. “I’m fine.” With a bashful smile, I began to scan through the flowers in the flowerbed. After trimming the most coveted white flower with garden scissors, I cheerfully shouted and handed it to Ricardo. “I’ll give you this first flower as a special gift!” It was the second flower gift. I signaled him with a wink. In the guise of getting back at him, “In that sense, we are slowly building our friendship now.” “It suits you.” Sophina was immediately turned down. Contrary to his cold refusal, Ricardo put flowers in her ear with a bit of a playful touch. Then, satisfactorily, the corners of his eyes bent into a crescent shape as he laughed. ‘Because Sophina with the white flowers go well together more than I thought.’ Then Ricardo spoke softly. “I’m leaving now, so keep them well.” Sophina, who was aware of the situation, knew he was trying to run away quickly before she got angry. Soon, Ricardo quickly disappeared. The garden, which was crowded with chattering sounds, quickly became quiet. Only Sophina’s empty words wandered around the open garden. “He’s gone…” ㅡOh, you look like a crazy beast. Looking at Sophina with flowers in her hair, like a flower girl, Canus gave a heartfelt commentary. Sophina pulled out her hand mirror, ignoring his words. In the mirror, showed her reflection with blooming flowers in her head. ‘Have I become a free-spirited person?’ Sophina clenched her fist and glared towards the direction where Ricardo disappeared. Because I don’t like the feeling of wandering behind in an instant. What do you mean, are you a Cheetah beast? Why are you running away so fast? Angry, she stretched her hands raised towards the sky. Ugh, I tried to squeeze out the flexibility that I didn’t have, and only felt pain. Canus asked with full frustration even in the shape of a snake. ㅡSister, what are you doing? “Preparing to capture. Stretching.” Sophina answered calmly. If she ran out at any moment, she thought she might be able to catch Ricardo. As soon as she was warming up, the innocent words of Canus dug into her head. ㅡBut what about these flowers? “What do you mean, we have to use these well.” Sophina responded confidently. There was a very good idea I had in mind. About a month before the banquet. There was enough time to get things done.