Guiding Her

"I have already suffered this much, one more trial will be nothing to me. Believe me, big sister. I am stronger than you think. Can't you see how bright I am?" Alena showed a large grin, trying to assure the older woman.

She knew that her condition was not normal, she knew that it wouldn't be solved through simple methods. But what is the harm in trying when all she could lose was her measly life that was already on the verge of falling apart?

"..You are one of the brightest child I have ever met, one of the bravest. Take that as a huge compliment because I've seen thousands of others." Aria said. The child truly had one of the brightest smiles she has ever seen.

"Ao, I'm not the brightest? Hmp, you could have at least lied that I was the only one in the rankings for this time's sake."