The black-haired youth sat up, his brows tightly furrowed and expression grave. "When did this happen?"
The silver-haired girl tried hard to recall scenes from her dream that might indicate the time, but in the end, she could only shake her head helplessly. "Brother, I'm sorry. The images were very blurry. I don't know when it was either."
"Don't be upset. I'm not blaming you." The black-haired youth stroked his sister's head and comforted her softly.
The silver-haired girl's expression eased slightly. Leaning against her brother's chest, she gently nuzzled him.
"You're not a child anymore."
Seeing his sister's actions, the black-haired youth felt somewhat helpless, but he did not stop her. A doting smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
The silver-haired girl raised her head and looked at her brother. "Brother, you promised Mother that you would take good care of Mengmeng. You can't go back on your word."
"You'll have to marry someday, and I'll have to take a wife too. If..."
Looking into those teary eyes, the black-haired youth finally stopped lecturing her.
As they grew older, he needed to find a suitable husband for his sister as soon as possible. Otherwise, with how dependent she was on him, it would eventually lead to irreparable consequences.
"Get some sleep first. Tomorrow, we'll leave Obrala City and head to Sollier Province to avoid the floods."
"Mm."
After coaxing his sister to sleep, the black-haired youth rested his head on his hands and stared at the ceiling, recalling the words spoken by the Spirit of Time and Space before it vanished in that mysterious ruin three years ago.
"Child of Time and Space, Spirit of Dreams, you will meet someone on the western border of the German Kingdom who can free you from your predetermined fate. He