Chirp-chirp—chirp...
The early morning sunlight fell on the sleeping little face, glaring yet warm, causing those pretty brows to crease involuntarily.
"Mm... Sis..."
Umeilu muttered unhappily as she reached around beneath the covers.
However, she failed to find the familiar sensation she had imagined.
Umeilu instantly woke up. She sat up and looked around.
Whoosh... rustle...
The morning breeze brushed gently past, stirring the white curtains.
Moss sat quietly on the windowsill with her eyes lightly closed. Her peaceful sleeping face was as beautiful as an angel's.
A gentle smile rested on her face, as though she were enjoying the breeze. Her loose white hair swayed softly in the wind.
Umeilu stared at the scene, a dazed look gradually appearing in her eyes.
Even her breathing slowed, as though she were afraid to disturb the tranquility.
"Good morning."
Moss slowly opened her eyes and smiled faintly at her.
Her voice was hoarse yet gentle, tickling the ears like a soft caress and making one's heart itch upon hearing it.
"Big sister..."
Umeilu called out in a murmur. A delighted expression suddenly appeared on her face, and she hurriedly climbed out of bed and walked toward Moss.
Puff!
Umeilu threw herself into the warm embrace and wrapped both arms around Moss's waist, saying fondly:
"Big sister, you're back! When did you return? I waited for you for such a long, long time last night..."
Moss said nothing, merely stroking Umeilu's head slowly.
In fact, she had only returned from Count Horn's Territory, more than two thousand kilometers away, three hours earlier.
She had been busy all night and had only managed to doze for a little while after returning.
After killing Count Horn, Moss had not let that departing Regis off either.
However, since Regis had not been completely corrupted, Moss