The new moon sky was not like this, as Mileia had said. In the jet-black sky, which seemed to be made up of layers of black, there were many stars twinkling so brightly that one could almost touch them with their hands. It felt like an illusion. As if she were in another world. In front of the infinite night sky, she realised how small she was. She felt as if she would be sucked in at any moment.

Alana couldn’t stop the tears. The more she thought of the sky as beautiful, the more painful it became. It was painful, and her heart ached. The country that had prospered for so long was going to disappear without a trace, but this magnificent starry sky would remain forever. No matter what happened on earth, it would continue to glow.

The warmth of the king and queen still smouldered Alana’s body ablaze. They were the ones who gave her feelings. It made her happy and sad at the same time. It was as if she were seeking a star that she could never catch. The unrealistic night sky made the feeling even stronger. They told Alana that it was too dangerous to leave the country, but she couldn’t bring herself to do so. At the very least, she wanted to fulfil their wishes.

──If possible, I want to keep their son and daughter. I want to meet them in the future.

“Oh, Alana, are you crying? Does it hurt somewhere?”

The strength of his hands tightened. She could feel his feelings through the hand that was squeezed tightly. She didn’t want to cry anymore because she didn’t want them to worry, but she could not control her emotions.

“No, it doesn’t hurt. The sky is so beautiful that I’m sure it will bring tears to your eyes.”

“Is it more beautiful than the sky of Armenia?”

She was sure she had looked up at the sky before, but she could not remember what it looked like in Armenia. she was not interested in it.

But this night sky was so clear that even with her eyelids closed. She could still see countless stars fluttering in the sky.

“Yes. It’s the most wonderful sky I’ve ever seen.”

“Can you show me the stars of Armenia someday, Alana? I want to go to your country….”

“Yes, I will show you the stars.”

She raised her eyelashes and spotted a shooting star. Callisto had told her that if she made a wish, it would come true. So, Alana prayed.

──Please save King Nava Serrat, the Queen, Prince Luciano, and Mileia. Please bless them. I will give this life if it comes true. So, please!

“Mileia! Come here. You’ll get cold. Come into the castle.”

Suddenly, a voice echoed. It was low, but it was a clear voice that made her want to listen to it forever.

“No, brother. I want to see the stars a little more.”

There was a tall person at the door leading to the courtyard. He was the silver-haired prince. He stood with his arms crossed. Mileia was wearing a dress, but Alana wore a servant’s outfit.

Alana’s existence would not be recognised in his eyes at all. But she thought that was fine. She did not have to be known.

After all, he had good looks, but he didn’t want to look at Alana.

His silver eyelashes were long. His nose was clean and pointed. His thin lips looked cold at first glance, but they instantly became warm when he smiled at his sister. Beautiful was the only word that came to her mind.

Alana had just begun to feel emotions, and her vocabulary for expressing her heart was limited.

“What are you doing? How much do you love the stars? Don’t you ever get tired of them?”

“You used to watch them all the time. When did you lose interest?”

“When did I say I liked it? If you have time to look up at the sky, there are other things you should be doing.”

It was a conversation between a brother and sister.

Alana also had a half-brother but in contrast to her.

──She has a father, a mother, and an older brother. She is warmly protected.

She was a person who grew up in that environment.

──Mileia, that is why you’re so dazzling.

Suddenly, Callisto popped into her head. He and Mileia were nothing alike. However, he was also a dazzling person to Alana.

──What is this dazzling feeling? I think it might be the envy of others. I think I am envious of Mileia and Callisto. I want to feel more emotions. I want to know feelings. If only it weren’t at a time like this.

“Mileia, listen to me. Go straight back to your room. Don’t make things difficult for me, okay?”

After Luciano left, Mileia whispered to Alana.

“I’ve decided. I’m going to introduce Alana to my brother. You know, my brother is strict, but he is the kindest person I know. He’s just too clumsy to say anything nice. When you get to know my brother, you’ll understand that. He’s easily misunderstood, but he’s not.”

──Mileia. What do you think of the sinful me who married your brother?

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