The morning birds chirped from outside the window. The sunlight shone inside the room, and Aldred woke up. As he opened his eyes, a beautiful woman with blue hair and a cute nose smiled at him.
"Good morning, Mareona."
Mareona kissed him. "Morning."
"Good morning, maste—Aldred."
Sophia kissed his lips.
"Good morning, Sophia."
"Today is the day we climb the mountain." Mareona got off from bed. "Do you guys feel nervous?"
"I am. We're about to climb the tallest mountain after all." Aldred caressed his chest. "I heard so many things about this mountain. All its dangers and myths. It kinda scares me."
Sophia hugged him from behind. "Don't be. I will protect you."
"Thank you, Sophia." Aldred felt like he was stronger than Sophia, and it should be him who protect her, not the other way around.
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