Chapter 12

• At closer and more careful inspection, the flower was indeed fake. It was made of the most delicate cloth. Its dark red stem looked authentic, too. No wonder Ril’m was duped despite her knowledge of the flower.
• “I do know that it is very dangerous, General. We all have heard the story of how you defeated the barbarians near Lake Silen by this variety. The people in the capital wanted to know what kind of rare flower it was you used. I’m originally from Viforie Town, so I am knowledgeable about the veinneux. So, I showed them what it looks like by making an imitation. This pot is the only one that’s left.” She smiled kindly at her.
• Ril’m’s emotions were mixed. She was both relieved and angry. “My apologies for losing my temper.” If she wasn’t tricked by this vendor, never would she try to save the ass of the now-laughing Sui.