"Alright! You're such a big pirate, and she's still a child!" Violet couldn't help but step forward, shielding Sugar behind her and facing the Vampire directly.
"She's no ordinary girl. She could easily take care of someone like your brother-in-law," Sig corrected.
When Sugar saw that someone had actually stood up and stopped the Vampire, the pent-up resentment in her heart burst forth, and she cried even more miserably.
Kyros by with an innocent, blank expression, but remained silent.
Before this, Kyros had always believed that Siegfried was deliberately using nightmares to frighten him, but after actually witnessing Sugar's abilities, Kyros indeed filled with apprehension...
On one hand, the abilities that appeared in his nightmares were reappearing in reality; on the other hand... whether it was Sugar or Siegfried, this ability to manipulate memories made Kyros feel uneasy, and he couldn't help but think more deeply—perhaps Future Sight was also a kind of ability?
If that's the case, then this little Devil definitely needs to be properly disciplined.
Sig had already realized that Sugar had done enough. Now that Violet was pleading for her, the terrifying atmosphere had indeed dissipated considerably. However, Sugar had indeed learned her lesson.
Otherwise, Sig has a way of integrating Violet's appearance into the atmosphere of horror.
Sugar has now personally experienced the terrifying power of this ability, and has also been subjected to countless Psychological Suggestion by Sig, so even though her mental age is only seven or eight, she will always remain vigilant.
Of course, the "education" is not over yet; this is only the first stage.
Sugar was clinging tightly to Violet's leg, but she had no intention of attacking; she just wanted to feel safe.
"Alright, since you haven't done anything yet, I'll let you off the hook for now," Sig said to Sugar in a very reasonable manner.
Then Sig snapped his fingers, and the lantern in his hand, which, though glowing, only added to the eerie atmosphere, shattered and transformed into several bats, which then merged back into his shadow.
"You said it yourself, they didn't do anything!" Violet retorted angrily.
"Well, to be precise, she didn't do nothing; she erased Rebecca from other people's memories," Sig testified.
Of course, Rebecca's actions were entirely the childish behavior of two little brats.
Using the power of the Hobby-Hobby Fruit to run away from home, how "playful"!
Scarlet had initially thought Siegfried was too cruel, immediately changed her expression when she remembered how she had once forgotten her child for an entire day, and realized Sig's good intentions.
Otherwise... this time it was just for fun, so Rebecca's existence was eliminated for a day. What if next time, for some other reason, Rebecca's existence is completely erased?
Scarlet, as a mother, clearly could not accept this fantasy.
At the same time, Rebecca's eyes went blank for a moment— Sugar's mental island had been sending her signals, but Sig had intercepted them all.
Now that Sig has released his interception, Rebecca is gradually recalling her memories.
"Ah! Sugar? Are you alright?" Rebecca said, glaring at a strange-looking uncle standing to the side.
Under the double protection of Violet and Rebecca, Sugar, who had cried herself to exhaustion, finally felt a little safer, and her crying subsided somewhat.
"Well... let's call it a day then? Hmm, to avoid trouble, I'll block Monet's memories of you. We'll try something different tomorrow..."
Sig muttered to himself, which frightened Sugar so much that she clung even tighter to Violet's leg. Violet then said, "I'll bring Sugar tomorrow! You... you don't understand at all!"
Violet was driven by both emotion and maternal instincts— Violet had long harbored a craving for her sister and little Rebecca.
Sig was taken aback at first, then carefully considered Violet's current emotions...
Well, Sig originally planned a universal "sweet and harsh" tactic. Now that the fear has subsided, he can be more gentle and make Sugar realize the importance of self-control on two levels, which can also prevent her from turning evil directly.
Although Violet's considerations differ from Sig's, what she wants to do is the same as Sig's!
Sig thought about it and decided that Violet's help was a good thing. After all, it would be a little strange to rely solely on his emotional appeal, especially since he had almost scared her to death tonight...
"Heh, let's see if Princess Violet can play the role of a good mother," Sig said, seemingly dismissive but actually trying to provoke her.
"Then leave the Sugar here for now. I think a smart child like you won't consider running away." After saying this, Sig transformed into scattered bats and disappeared into the night.
Sugar really didn't want to run away; in her heart, this older sister was the safest place for her right now!
Scarlet and Kyros, seeing the pitiful little girl, temporarily disregarded her terrifying nature and took her in to stay in their home.
After all, Sig has absolutely no intention of restoring Monet's memories of Sugar...
It was already quite late, so Violet decided not to return to the Royal Palace, since she had secretly stayed overnight at her sister's house before.
However, today was a little different. Violet didn't take her sister away to sleep with her; instead, she shared a room with Sugar.
The next morning, Violet planned to take Sugar out for a stroll in town—she and Sugar had talked late into the night, and she had learned that before Sugar born, although she had a very caring older sister, she rarely dared to reveal her abilities because of them, seldom even leaving the house, let alone playing like ordinary children...
Violet planned to give herself a quick "disguise" so she wouldn't be recognized on the street as Princess, and then she could have some fun with Sugar.
When Rebecca found out, she immediately volunteered to "help her aunt take care of the children," even though she was younger than Sugar...
In the blink of an eye, the three of them had just arrived at the city gate when they saw a flirtatious man casually offering Violet rose.
Before Violet could kick him, Sugar immediately grabbed Violet's leg. "Sister Violet, sister... it's him!"
That's right. The terrifying impression Sig on Sugar was so deep that she could recognize him now that Sig appeared in a completely human form—usually only people who are very familiar with each other would look familiar at first glance.
"It's you?" Violet realized what was happening, then frowned and said, "What are you doing here?" As she spoke, she blocked Sugar again.
Rebecca bravely stepped forward, baring her teeth at Sig.
"Hmm? Didn't I say last night... to 'see if Princess Violet can fulfill her role as a mother'? Of course we need to keep a close eye on her," Sig said matter-of-factly.
Sig had no intention of abandoning the project!
After learning that Sugar's "Hobby-Hobby Fruit" was related to the collective Sea of Collective Subconscious, Sig became even more covetous of it.
Not to mention that the "Glint-Glint Fruit" has now actively gotten involved, providing a perfect excuse to observe and analyze the situation up close. Sig certainly wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip by...
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Two more chapters, both a bit later...
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