章 108: Ano introduction
"Wear those, you lowly creature, and your elf. I won't wait much longer," the white-haired youth spat out with seething hatred and contempt, his voice like a blade of ice.
I accepted the clothing he tossed our way and handed Luna her set. She looked at the warm garments in her hands, then up at me with pleading eyes.
"Onii-chan, these are warm, but they could never be as warm as your chest. Please, carry me," Luna implored, her voice filled with innocence and a hint of longing. I couldn't refuse her request. I smiled and lifted her into my arms, her tiny frame nestled against my chest. She held onto me tightly, her head resting on my neck, breathing in my scent like a cherished perfume.
"No wonder why she is behaving like this. She is older than me as my power milf hunter only works on older women, I'm sure that she has an eagerness for lust and love toward me after staying this longer with each other" As I cradled Luna, a thought crossed my mind. Despite her childlike appearance, she was older than me, and her prolonged proximity to me might have stirred feelings of desire and affection. I pondered the complexities of our evolving relationship.
The white-haired youth interrupted our silent exchange, snapping us back to the present. "Have you both finished staring at each other?" he impatiently inquired.
"Yes, we are done, and I want to know if you were behind that white hole that dropped us here," I responded, refusing to be cowed by his silence. His lack of response was irritating.
However, the white-haired youth continued to remain tight-lipped, fueling my frustration. I prodded further, determined to get some answers.
"I don't talk to lowly creatures who are without power or strength. You are a weak being, daring to question me disgusts me. If you persist in asking questions, I will silence you," he retorted, his voice seething with contempt. It was evident that he held a strong desire to harm me but was restraining himself.
"If you despise me so much, why not just end me instead of making yourself suffer through this? I assume you've been ordered to bring me here alive, haven't you?" I probed, guessing that he was following orders from someone. Whoever it was, I had clearly managed to provoke them, and now I needed to understand why. The white-haired youth's curiosity seemed to be piqued by my assumption, and he regarded me with an enigmatic expression.
"You are quite perceptive, lowly human. You've managed to piece together this much, which leaves me with a somewhat less unfavorable impression of you," Ano sighed before continuing, "My name is Ano, and I have served the Epquen family for a century. This place is the Ice Realm, the realm of the Ice Goddess. You have been summoned here by the heads of the three great families, who will determine your fate." He spoke with a tone filled with disdain.
"The Ice Goddess... you mean Sendra. So, this is her world. It explains why this place is so bitterly cold," I mused aloud. "But who are these three great families, and why do they want to decide my future? Are they my parents?" I had many questions and a growing sense of unease. However, I suddenly felt a surge of hostility emanating from Ano. His eyes turned a furious shade of red, and it was clear that he could easily end my life.
"Did I say something wrong? Has my words turned his calm demeanor into open hostility?" I wondered, about to ask for clarification. But before I could utter a word, Ano's gaze bore into me, and he snapped, "How dare you, lowly human, utter our goddess's name! You are nothing compared to even the youngest son of the Suquen family, let alone any of our soldiers. If I hadn't been ordered by Lord Epquen himself, I would have killed you already. Consider yourself fortunate for now. However, you will face punishment for your insolence in addressing our goddess directly." His words dripped with anger and warning.
I maintained my silence as Ano raged on. Luna, however, broke her silence and addressed him directly. This was a significant departure from her usual behavior, as she typically clung to me and avoided interaction with others.
"Why are you glaring at Onii-chan, Mr. Ano?" Luna asked. "Onii-chan was just trying to confirm his ideas by considering various possibilities. It's not a bad thing to ask questions if you want to learn. Besides, Onii-chan didn't know that speaking the Ice Goddess's name directly was a mistake. You brought us here and provided a lot of information about the Ice Realm's history."
Luna continued speaking without giving Ano a chance to respond, like a machine gun firing off rounds. What astounded me the most was her ability to grasp the key point that revealed Ano's mistake. We had very little information about the Ice Realm and its history to begin with.
Ano, on the other hand, found himself at a loss for words, unable to respond to Luna's confident arguments. And when she addressed him by his name, I noticed a peculiar reaction on his face. His hostile glare softened, and he looked at Luna with a blush. I had a feeling I knew where this was headed.
"Yes... my name is Ano," he began, addressing Luna with a soft and gentle tone. "And who are you, elf, so cute and beautiful? Why are you with this lowly human? An elf with such immense mana shouldn't be sticking with a lowly human like him. He doesn't even have the power to protect himself, let alone you. Come with me, and I promise to protect you. I'll ensure you see another day."
As Ano spoke, he extended his arm towards Luna, a seemingly caring gesture. Luna, however, was perceptive. She could see through his eyes, catching glimpses of his true intentions, which seemed to be driven more by lust than genuine concern for her well-being.
Luna opened her mouth and declined his request. "No! I won't leave my Onii-chan's side. I will stay with him forever. If we get separated or Onii-chan leaves me, I will drink poison and kill myself," Luna's bold statement left me speechless. Ano stared at her with his wide-open mouth, unable to believe what he had just heard. He shook his head and then turned to me, his gaze filled with astonishment and disbelief.
"Elf, don't be naive! You're treading a path paved with nothing but death and destruction. Don't squander your precious life on someone who isn't even worth the effort. You still have a chance to change your fate. Take my hand, and I'll help you forge a better future," Ano pleaded once more, extending his hand towards Luna in hope. But once again, Luna firmly declined his offer, determination shining in her eyes. "I won't leave my Onii-chan, not until my last breath."
"That's enough!" Ano's voice grew frustrated. "I can't help you. Go ahead and meet your demise with this human. I gave you a chance, but you've wasted it."
Just as Ano was about to finish his sentence, a colossal ship appeared in the sky from behind the mountains, descending towards them. Luna and I watched in awe as the immense vessel descended, making me feel like I'd stepped into a Disney fairy tale. It was a behemoth, defying the laws of physics. I reminded myself that I was no longer on Earth; this was a world of magic.
"The Suquen family warship has arrived just in time. Enough dawdling; follow me, both of you," Ano ordered, heading towards the ship. I followed behind him, with Luna close by my side. As we approached, I marveled at the ship's landing gear, a massive structure in white with black and gray accents, clearly designed to support the immense weight of the ship. Figures in white clothing, their hair as white as snow, looked on with curious gazes, seemingly unaffected by the freezing cold.
Soon, two young girls descended from the ship and fixed their watchful eyes on me.
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