Lucian bought several books before they left the bookshop. He held Sumire's small hand as she walked beside him. Her jelly feet wore cloth slippers that were resistant to the water element.
'It's a shame Shizuka left earlier. It was fun chatting with her. She knew a lot about this world.'
"Do you like your new slippers, Sumire?"
'Nnn! Comfy, dad bought!'
Lucian could feel his world collapse. He didn't want to have children. His world would soon become chaotic and filled with war, death, and loss. Thus, he needed to correct her views on life.
"I am not your father. Call me brother instead, okay? Big brother, yes… That has a nice ring to it!"
'Brother?'
Her head tilted, which was adorable.
However, he could swear this little girl sneered for a moment before she spoke. 'No, it must just be my mind. This cute girl could never sneer.' So he used his special ability reality denial.
'Lushan?'
[*snort*]
"…"