An ancient promise
A few months later.
After many hardships, Annatania finally gained a foothold in this small town.
When she faced the world alone, her intelligence and wisdom also became apparent.
Using a few silver coins as a base, she did some small business that adults considered insignificant, which enabled her to obtain food and water to survive.
Of course, this is also related to the "phenomena" that Annatania exhibited.
Within a few months, a bakery burned down, a street-side newsstand lost all its newspapers in the wind, and three homeless people from a small town drowned.
After bullying little Anna, they all met a tragic end, seemingly by fate.
The town is small, and many things happen right before the eyes of the residents.
People say that the girl is protected by the ancient True King.
Annatania thought so too.
One afternoon.
The sun is shining brightly.
Annatania curled up on the grass by the river in town, clutching the black bread she had worked so hard to earn, and covering the few silver coins hidden in her bosom.
This is all she has left.
A few days ago.
Her temporary residence in town, a shack, was cleared out by the town guards.
The newly appointed mayor of Esha Town will not allow anything that affects the town's appearance to exist.
As a result, homeless children like Annatania were Banishment out.
Taking this opportunity, Annatania and several homeless children discussed finding a new place to live together.
As Sequence 9, Annatania may not be respected by adults, but she is a powerful figure in the hearts of homeless children.
Commonly known as "King of the Kids".
However, the town is only so big.
They searched for several days but couldn't find a suitable place.
This day.
Annatania was too exhausted to continue, so she came to the grassy area by the river to rest for a while before continuing her search.
She murmured prayers for the Sun King, then found a quiet spot and curled up to sleep.
But after a few minutes of sleeping, she fell into a deep sleep.
Fortunately, her Constitution was already Transcendent Being, so she wasn't hindered by cold or high temperatures.
As the sun began to set, Annatania, in a state between sleep and wakefulness, felt as if a huge shadow was looming over her, blocking out the sunlight that was falling on her.
It appeared to be an adult standing in front of her.
A warm, spring-like aura emanated from this person and enveloped Annatania.
Facing this person.
Annatania's months of cultivated vigilance had no effect; her eyelids struggled to open, only to droop back down as if in a fight.
She was immersed in this warm atmosphere, which made her feel even safer than the atmosphere given to her by her father, mother, or her brother in the past.
In a daze.
Annatania seemed to hear a gentle voice.
"Thank you for your hard work, my Anna."
He knows my name. Is he someone I knew in the Kingdom? Is he a nobleman who remained loyal to the royal family in the Gabriel Kingdom?
Once the thought arose in her mind, it became impossible to suppress.
then.
She opened her eyes in the golden glow of the setting sun.
The next moment.
Her eyes widened in surprise.
She saw a handsome young man with an unparalleled face, as gentle as a celestial being, looking at her tenderly.
With his silver hair and purple eyes, and tall, upright figure, he possessed an unparalleled noble air that captivated her heart in the golden sunlight.
In an instant.
Annatania felt a deep sense of inferiority.
She lowered her head.
He was like the Sun, while she was just a blade of grass by the roadside.
"Anna, you're awake?"
The man, as gentle as the Sun, spoke softly.
Annatania looked up.
"You know my name, you are..."
She finally found an opportunity to carefully examine the young man in front of her.
Silver hair! Purple eyes!
She covered her mouth, somewhat shocked.
"You wouldn't happen to be a descendant of the Sun King, would you?"
The young man was somewhat speechless.
"The Sun King had no offspring, little princess."
"Then who are you?"
"I, like you, am a wanderer in this era."
The young man smiled.
He bent down, took Annatania's small hand, and exclaimed in a language Annatania couldn't understand.
"I originally didn't want to appear before you at this time, delaying your growth trajectory. However, I thought about it again. I am the Supreme; if I can't even protect you in history, what's the point?"
"But I don't want to change you. In the future, your intelligence, strength, and courage will all be acquired little by little through these hardships."
"Therefore, I will build upon these foundations, without altering your experience, and offer you some pleasant surprises."
For example, today is your birthday.
He took Annatania to the town's most luxurious restaurant, where they ate the best meal, and then placed a protective force upon her.
Finally, he took Annatania to the highest mountain in the vicinity, where they counted the Stars all night, and left at Daybreak.
Before leaving, he made a promise with Annatania.
"Anna, you must grow up strong and healthy. I will come to see you every year on your birthday until you grow up safely."
Jiang Yuu ultimately decided to accompany Annatania in this way.
The Sun rises in the sky.
Jiang Yuu You left.
Annatania sat on the lawn, feeling like she was dreaming.
At this moment.
Several homeless children ran over, looking at her with surprise and delight.
"Big Sister Anna, we've found a new place to live."
"Where?"
"In the forest, there's a large wooden cabin. Sister Jielinna cleaned and tidied it up; it's big enough for several of us to live in."
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Annatania smiled.
For the next nine years, Jiang Yuu kept his promise and visited Annatania once a year on her birthday.
Nine years later.
Annatania is eighteen years old.
By this time, she had blossomed into an absolutely stunning beauty.
Several years ago.
Annatania then took several homeless children and set up a business in town.
For a period of time, the young people in the town also suddenly realized what was going on and began to pursue this incredibly beautiful girl relentlessly.
Even the town mayor's son was captivated by this rose from Esha Town.
They had assumed that the girl, who came from a homeless background, would choose to marry into a well-off family in town.
But they were wrong.
Annatania had already become Sequence 8 Transcendent Being without their knowledge.
The town head didn't even have a decent nobleman, so naturally he couldn't keep this phoenix.
When Annatania reached Sequence 8 at the age of 17, she wanted to leave the town and go to the Southern Empire.
She shared her thoughts with several of her childhood friends, who all followed her lead.
But when everything was ready, she hesitated to set off.
His friends were all very curious.
But then Annatania said that she was waiting for someone to say goodbye.
And so they waited until Annatania's eighteenth birthday.