Episode 2

"The Poem"

"Ah!! So that is the reason why you take care of these flowers! Because they were her favorite... or is it that this is all you have left of her now? When you look at them from afar, you imagine that she is still here with us, always staying by our side and guiding us. And Grandpa... what is the true meaning of the daisy flower? Why do you care for them so gently and well? And why do you always speak to them every time we come here to the garden?" — Joseph asked with curiosity and understanding.

**"You know, my grandson... it is true that the precious memories and happy experiences she left behind hold immense value. That is why you ask what this flower truly symbolizes. The daisy represents a person who is sincere and pure of heart. It stands for true love, faithfulness, joy, and friendship. But above all else, it embodies motherly love and a nurturing, caring nature.

These were exactly the qualities she possessed. Her character was just like this flower — they are truly one and the same, my child. This is what I want you to understand: if you ever find something or someone extremely precious to you, you must cherish it deeply and be proud of it. For those precious things are the only ones that will truly change you and give your life meaning.

And if I were to compare her to art... I could paint her portrait, capturing her face and bringing it fully to life on a canvas. You know, to me, she was a masterpiece — a work of art so magnificent that anyone who saw her would never forget her, and everyone would admire her endlessly. That was the measure of her greatness back then. She became a hero to the entire kingdom. She stood as the protector of all her people.

She was a woman without fear, who placed her trust in God, and who fought fiercely for truth and justice. Whenever anyone tried to oppress or abuse the people, she stood up for them. She was a true warrior. Yet, she was still so very young to be fighting wars against other kingdoms. Instead of weapons, she used the power of writing to free those who suffered and lived in misery under foreign rule. She helped them because she was blessed with extraordinary wisdom and talent that everyone admired.

She used her gift to write poetry — words that captured the hearts of all who read them — all for the sake of bringing freedom to her subjects, who had become nothing more than slaves to other lands. The Princess wrote her poems often, and always sent them to the Kingdom of Romania, which was known as the most fierce and powerful among the five great realms. Among them, only the Kingdom of Alfonso was the largest in size, and it was known for its kind and gentle people compared to the other kingdoms...

Every time the Princess wrote, it was as if she was bringing hope and change to the whole Kingdom of Alfonso... but... because of everything that happened to her back then... it is something I truly, deeply regret for the rest of my life, my child..."**

... and as those painful words left his lips, tears began to fall from his eyes.

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