Several days had passed since the Black Mages infiltrated Skyflower Cradle, only to be quietly and thoroughly repelled by Flowering.

During that time, the Black Mages had made eleven attempts to breach the First World Tree using a variety of methods. Yet each time, they were stopped by Flowering herself.

Whenever she struck down the intruders, she boldly appeared at the scene, observing their reactions before vanishing. Yet no matter how many times she repelled them, the Black Mages remained unresponsive.

To make matters worse, their attacks came at wildly varying times, preventing Flowering from resting.

Dawn. Early morning. Late …