That night...
Asiala City, atop the clock tower in the center of the city.
"Ah~ It's so cool!"
Moss spread her arms wide, her face filled with bliss as she enjoyed the cool evening breeze.
Her snow-white hair fell loosely over her shoulders, still carrying a hint of dampness. She looked especially enchanting.
"The night really is beautiful... Quiet, profound, hiding countless secrets..."
Moss raised her head to gaze at the river of stars hanging high in the sky and began murmuring to herself.
She smiled and turned her head toward the little one, who was silently nodding.
"Don't you think so, Umeilu?"
"Mmm..."
Umeilu responded hazily to Moss's words, then suddenly let out a loud sneeze.
"Achoo~! Whimper... It's so cold!"
The night wind gently swept past, completely dispelling the last traces of her drowsiness.
She had been sleeping comfortably in the warmth of her bed just moments ago.
But now Moss had dragged her all the way here.
Umeilu hugged herself, shivering involuntarily as she complained,
"Honestly! What are you doing, big sis...?"
"Oh my, are you awake now?"
Moss chuckled and came before Umeilu, reaching out to pinch the little one's nose.
"I told you, you can't skip your daily training. And you, you actually slept all day."
Moss's voice was soft. Though there was a hint of reproach in her tone, she was not actually angry.
"Hehe~!"
Umeilu seemed to understand and giggled shamelessly, pretending to be aggrieved as she said,
"But I've just been getting sleepy really easily lately."
"I know..."
Moss released Umeilu's nose and instead gently stroked her little head, speaking softly.
"That's a good thing."
"Huh? What is?"
Umeilu looked at Moss in confusion, unable to figure out what she was getting at.
Moss did not answer. She merely chuckled as she