Moon Dew chattered away, explaining why Dream Trapping Authority mattered so much to her.
Because in the eyes of the Thorn Rose Witches, "reality" was the Paradise they yearned for most.
Though they had been born in dreams, Moon Bell had always believed their true home lay in reality's blue ocean.
Later, evidence from the Flower Moon Fairies and her exploration of their "roots of existence" had further convinced Moon Bell that all Thorn Rose Witches might originally have come from reality.
Something unknown had happened, leaving them lost in dreams, where they had passed down their legacy in Dream Soil ever since.
Perhaps it was this very idea of being lost that had carved the Thorn Rose Witches' longing for reality into their bones.
Even Moon Dew had never considered reality before.
But the moment she saw Dream Trapping Authority, something in her blood surged and boiled. Her longing erupted, overwhelming every other thought.
It was as though every cell in her body had acquired a mind of its own and was urging her to obtain Dream Trapping Authority.
That was why Moon Dew had grown so excited.
After hearing her out, curiosity flashed in Angel's eyes. "The idea that you were lost? Did the Thorn Rose Witches really come from 'reality'?"
Moon Dew thought for a moment, then shook her head. "I don't actually know, but Mom thinks so."
After a pause, she suddenly lowered her voice. "Big Brother, I'll tell you a secret."
Angel instinctively leaned closer.
Even Juanjuan, who had said she needed to think, seemed to catch the crucial words. Her cat ears slowly perked up.
Moon Dew lowered her voice further. "Remember how I told you Mom leaves for a day or two every month?"
Angel nodded. "Yes. You said even the Flower Moon