"Careful... you two, don't run, slow down, watch out, the ground's slippery!"
"Got it, we'll be careful!"
"Mother, go back inside quickly. We'll be back in a little while!"
"Remember to come back early. Don't miss lunch..."
"Got it, Mother. We'll be back very soon!"
A gentle female voice and sweet, crisp children's voices collided in the air, playing notes more beautiful than could be imagined.
Snowflakes drifted down from the sky, one after another. Autumn had gone and winter had come; another year's winter had arrived.
The temperature had been gradually dropping since some time ago. Beginning before dawn today, snowflakes had begun falling from the sky, which had been overcast for several days.
Eileen stood at the entrance of the small building within the Lord's Villa, on the highest step, watching the two children happily run off.
Her gaze followed the children's figures for a long time, until they had turned out through the villa gates and even their vague silhouettes could no longer be seen. Only then did she withdraw her eyes.
Four attendants highly skilled in combat had been following the children at all times to protect them. Besides, the children would not run too far, so their safety was assured.
"What two little troublemakers." With a soft sigh, Eileen knew the children would not come back until they had played to their hearts' content. Helplessly tugging at the corners of her lips, she decided to leave them alone and focus on the snowy view.
Slender and graceful, she was not wearing her plain white priestess's robe today. Women all loved beauty, and when she was at home, she more often wore casual clothing.
Since she had already reached the Seventh Level as a priestess, with Divine Grace constantly lingering about her, coupled with her tranquil