121 Annabelle [1]

In the small town of Dukka, something rare was happening. A new family was moving in, all the way from the capital of the Arvatra Empire. They were a humble noble family, Viscount House, who had chosen to leave their home country and start anew in the Celesta Kingdom.

The village chief welcomed the family of three with open arms. "Welcome to Dukka Town," she said.

"Thank you very much," replied the beautiful woman, introducing herself as Doris. Her husband, Jordan, greeted the chief with a friendly smile.

The chief's attention then turned to a little girl hiding behind Doris. "And who could this adorable little girl be?" she asked with a smile.

Doris smiled kindly and patted her daughter's dirty blond hair. "She's my cute daughter, Annabelle."

"What a nice name," said the chief. "How are you, Annabelle?" But the little girl only hid further behind her mother, her blue eyes peering out timidly.