My Destiny Illustrated Book of the Moon

Chapter 748: Wreath and Sisters

Let's go back to before dawn, when the beast tide had just receded. Master Anna, who had been busy all day, put away her scythe, tucked in her hood, and rushed to the flower shop in the city without stopping.

She wanted to clean the flower shop before the old and kind owner came.

But when she arrived, the door of the flower shop was already open and an old lady was sitting at the door, knitting something.

"Sorry, I'm late."

"No, little Anna, you're here at the right time." Looking at the girl clutching the corner of her clothes, the old shop owner smiled and handed over the thing in his hand.

"Can you help me, an old man, weave the last flower?"

"Flowers?" Anna took the thing handed over by the old man and opened her eyes wide in surprise. "Is this a wreath?"

"Little Anna loves flowers the most, right?" the old lady said gently, "If it were you, you would definitely be able to complete this."

"Hmm..." Anna held the branches of the wreath, as if she were treating the most precious treasure, and carefully adorned it with the last pink and white, dewy flower.

The fragrant scent lingered between her fingers, and Anna looked at the wreath still covered with dew, her eyes sparkling.

What girl doesn’t like flowers?
If possible, she would also like to be like other naive girls and be happy about the blooming of a flower.

Instead of holding the cold scythe, it was stained red by the blood and bones of monsters.

"Can I ask you a favor, little Anna?"

"Oh, yes, sure."

"Then please accept this wreath."

"Huh?!" The girl showed an expression of disbelief, then shook her head, "No, I don't need this..."

"Be obedient." The old woman's voice was calm and firm. She reached out and gently pushed aside Anna's hood.

The black cloth fell, and the beautiful lavender hair stretched out and fell, and the girl's delicate and surprised face was exposed in the air.

"It's so beautiful... It's a pity to cover it with cloth all the time." The shopkeeper stroked Anna's face with his rough palm, his eyes warm, "So, raise your head and put it on. You will definitely become the most beautiful girl in this city."

"Thank you for these days."

"Thank you, thank you..." Anna pursed her lips, her voice choking a little, "Thank you for treating me so gently..."

“Hahaha, then my life until now is worth it.” The old man smiled and pushed Anna out of the flower shop. “Go, little Anna, don’t hide yourself with the hood anymore, let your friends and family see your beautiful appearance.”

Watching the girl's back as light as a deer walking away, the elderly shop owner sat back on the rattan chair, squinting his eyes and muttering to himself:
"Although I am an old immortal who is about to enter the coffin, I can still do something for some people..."

Squeak, squeak.

The rattan chair swayed, and the halo of light gently covered the old man with a veil. The wind was gentle, and time slowed down.

And the most beautiful girl in Uruk, wearing a wreath, ran towards the sunny avenue.

She wanted to go to the city gate and let Merlin, Fujimaru, and everyone see what she looked like.

"Welcome to Uruk. If you don't mind, please try this snack. This is what my daughter made for me."

"..."

"Just accept other people's kindness, Miss Gauguin."

"No need...wait, don't force it!"

"The snacks are delicious. Even little Anna said they were good."

"Who is little Anna... Never mind, I won't do it again."

Anna's eyes lit up as she saw the returning donkey cart and the young man sitting on it, smiling and talking to the people around him.

“Fujimaru——”

Fujimaru turned around after hearing the voice and saw the girl waving to greet him: "It's Anna, ah, take off your cloak!"

"Well, some people say that I look good when I show my face." Perhaps because of running, Anna's face was flushed. "And I am so well taken care of by the people of Uruk. I feel that I should not hide my face any longer..."

"Yes, that's how it should be." Fujimaru nodded seriously, "Besides, the wreath on your head is also very beautiful!"

"Did you notice that?" Anna placed her hand on the wreath. The wet touch brought by the dew made her smile from the bottom of her heart. "Thanks for the compliment, Fujimaru."

The two of them were talking, but ignored the existence of the other person.

"Hey, how long are you going to chat with this guy?" Gorgon looked at Fujimaru coldly, "Didn't you say you were going to the palace?"

It was not until she opened her mouth that Anna, who was immersed in joy, noticed that there was someone sitting next to Fujimaru. She looked over subconsciously, and her pupils suddenly shrank as if she had seen something terrifying.

Ding!
The scythe trembled and was grasped by the girl. Just as she crouched down and was about to charge forward, she heard the beautiful purple-haired woman continue to speak: "What's going on with this girl? Why can't I see her clearly?"

The blade suddenly stopped, and Anna showed a surprised expression. She looked at the woman in front of her seriously, capturing any expression on her face. Then, she asked in disbelief.

"You...can see me?"

"What kind of joke are you making? Are you a ghost? Or a monster? Why can't I see you?" Gorgon's eyes fell on the girl's sickle, and his expression became dangerous. "And, you... want to kill me?"

"Well, if that's okay."

The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Gorgon's eyes were gloomy, his long hair fluttered in the wind, and he even made a low roar like a monster. Anna also silently clenched the Blade of Slaughter, confusion and vigilance appeared alternately on her face, and finally turned into a firm killing intention.

It seemed that a fight was about to take place at the city gate.

"Wait, wait a minute, you two!"

Fujimaru didn't expect the situation to change so quickly. After he realized what was happening, he immediately jumped off the carriage and stood between the two of them: "Ms. Gauguin, could you please stop?"

"What does it have to do with me?" Gao Geng was not convinced. "Is this guy trying to do something to me?"

Hearing this, Fujimaru turned around and whispered to Anna:

"What happened? Do you know Miss Gauguin?"

"This is none of your business, Fujimaru, get out of my way." Anna's tone was cold, as if she had returned to her original state, but Fujimaru was no longer as ignorant as when he first arrived. He walked straight forward and pried open little Anna's hands that were tightly holding the weapon.

"Okay, don't be so nervous. I promise Miss Gauguin will be fine."

"But, she..." Anna hesitated to speak, but after Fujimaru's assurance, she let go of her weapon, turned her face away and stopped talking.

"Ms. Gauguin, it's okay, calm down too."

"...Hmph." Gauguin also snorted coldly and slowly put away his murderous aura.

Fujimaru looked at little Anna who put her hood back on in a huff and remained silent, then looked at Gauguin who was hugging his plump chest and holding his head high. He should have sighed, but for some reason he laughed out loud.

“It’s almost like they’re sisters.”

"Who are you calling sisters?"

"I will never admit her!"

Gauguin and Anna spoke in unison, glared at each other with their beautiful purple eyes, then turned their heads away coldly.

The soft and shiny purple hair sways, reflecting the dreamy colors.

"Okay, no, no." Fujimaru raised his hands helplessly in surrender and got back on the carriage. "Then Miss Gauguin and I will go to the palace. But, Anna."

"what's up?"

"You look really beautiful wearing the wreath." Fujimaru said this with a smile, then he swung the whip and the donkey cart started moving again.

Anna didn't turn around until the sound disappeared at the end of the road. The scythe disappeared silently, and she reached out and took off her hood.

Her rosy, pretty face attracted the attention of people around her.

"She can actually...see me?"

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"The king hasn't come back yet, but he left a message before he left, leaving the Tablet of Destiny to you to use."

"I see. Thank you, Miss Sidulli."

"It's okay. As for this... Miss Gao Geng, right? Welcome."

"Gilgamesh is not here?" The purple-haired woman ignored the head priestess and walked straight out of the palace. "Then wait until he comes back and then consider whether to welcome me."

"Wait a minute, Miss Gauguin, where are you going?"

“Just strolling around!”

Gauguin responded impatiently and walked out of the palace.

Looking at the bustling city, she frowned a little uncomfortably, but still took a step forward and joined the crowd.

She once had memories of living in the city, but that was too long ago and too short, and now it has become vague.

But the pain and fear it brought them are still deeply engraved in their minds.

"Welcome to Uruk?" Gorgon raised the corner of his mouth with indifference in his eyes as he shouted.

"Are the people being welcomed humans or monsters?"

(End of this chapter)