"Mmmm..." I stirred from my slumber, the memories of the previous peaceful night flooding back to me.
Turning my head, I noticed Luna, still fast asleep beside me, her body nestled closely against mine.
"How long has she been holding me like this?" I wondered aloud. "Anyway, they said we'd arrive in one day, so we should be reaching our destination by this evening. What should I do then?" I pondered as I reclined on the bed. Luna blinked beside me, though she tried to feign sleep.
"Luna," I called out, a playful grin forming on my lips, "are you pretending to be asleep? You know, you can't fool your big bro."
"Onii-chan," Luna replied, her cheeks reddening slightly, "how did you know I was awake? I didn't even make a sound or move."
I teased her gently, "Ah, Luna, it's in the way you breathe. And why were you trying to pretend you were sleeping?"
"My answer is simple, Onii-chan. I love you, Onii-chan. I want to stay with you. I want to sleep with you for a long time because once we're back, I won't be able to sleep with you. The Dragon Empress and the Ice Queen would mercilessly punish me if I tried to enter your room," Luna explained. I listened to her words and realized that she was right. Rose and Sendra would react strongly if they found Luna with me. As for my mother, Sophia, she would likely be went crazy if she discovered Luna sucking my breasts she already doesn't like Luna.
"They would go wild, especially my mother. I can't even imagine what she'd do when seeing Luna," I shook my head to clear the disturbing thoughts from my mind. "Thank the system. I'll find a way to change their perspective on Luna, especially after they get to know her better. Maybe I should consider adding Luna to my harem list... but then again, I should add those twins first," I pondered, contemplating the potential dynamics.
After my musings, I got out of bed and began to dress. Luna's face fell, and she looked crestfallen as I left her in bed. She longed to stay with me, to bask in my warmth.
"Don't be sad, you little girl," I reassured her with a warm smile. "I won't leave you alone."
"Really, Onii-chan? Will you sleep beside me again?" Luna asked, her eyes filled with longing and love. She clearly had a deep desire for love to be close to me.
I sighed and took a seat beside her. Luna immediately hugged my side and rested her head on my lap. I smiled, gently caressing her hair, savoring this moment of closeness.
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12 hours later
"Knock, Knock."
The sound of a knock on the door stirred us from our quiet moment. Luna and I got up, exchanging glances before turning to the door. Ano, the man who had escorted us earlier, stood there.
"Get ready, both of you. We're about to reach the Suquen family mansion in Ice City," he informed us before leaving.
"Okay, Luna, let's go," I said, and she nodded, holding onto my left arm as we made our way to the deck.
When we reached the deck, I noticed the twin sisters, Sameya and Gameya, along with Ano. They were deeply engrossed in conversation and hadn't yet noticed our arrival.
I stood with Luna by my side, observing them closely. "System, scan those two women now," I silently commanded, curious to learn more about them.
(Okay, host)
(target found, scanning)
(Scanning 1%... 20%... 50%...100% scanning completed)
Status:
Name: Gameya Suquen
Race: Ice descendant
HP: 410
Stamina: 190
IQ: 110
Mana: 220
Power: Will of ice blade.
Level: 3(Rare being)
Status:
Name: Sameya Suquen
Race: Ice descendant
HP: 389
Stamina: 178
IQ: 80
Mana: 278
Power: Will of ice blade.
Level: 3(Rare being)
(Host, do you want to create clones?)
"No, not now. If I were to make them here, this ship would crash in seconds. I'll do it later. For now, I need to find a way out of this realm. It's freezing here." I communicated with the system within my mind. After standing on the deck for a while, the cold was starting to get to me. Luna was feeling it too; she pressed herself closer to me for warmth. I observed the crows and the sisters with amazement. They seemed unaffected by the cold, even though the ship was soaring through the air at a speed comparable to any ordinary plane. The frigid air sweeping across the ship would be intolerable for any regular human.
The only plausible explanation was that they were natives of this realm, perfectly attuned to their environment. As I looked around, the gazes of both sisters suddenly locked onto me. Their expressions turned serious, and they took a step back upon seeing me.
Ano, looking perplexed, inquired, "Young Masters, what's the matter? Are you feeling unwell? Shall I fetch some healing potions?"
"No, There is no need for that!"
"No, There is no need for that!"
They both said in unison, reminiscent of Rose and Sendra. I couldn't help but chuckle at the sight, and Ano, along with the sisters, regarded me with a somewhat bewildered expression. Ano quickly snapped at me with a stern voice, "How dare you, human, to laugh at the heirs of Suquen? Don't test our patience. Make another comment like that, and we'll end yo-"
"Ano, enough! Say no more, or you'll face Lord Suquen's wrath," Sameya intervened in Ano's conversation. Her anger was palpable, evident in her expression and tone. The crows, who had been occupied with their tasks, turned their attention to the unfolding scene, their faces marked with curiosity. Ano, realizing the gravity of his mistake, immediately knelt in supplication, fearing the repercussions that would await him once Lord Suquen learned of his transgression.
"Please, forgive this foolish servant... I implore you, do not bring this to Lord Suquen's attention... I beg of you," Ano pleaded on the deck, seeking mercy. The crows exchanged incredulous glances.
"Look, Lord Suquen's most trusted confidant is begging for forgiveness."
"I had thought him one of the most formidable figures on this ship. Yet here he is, begging for his life."
"He must have shown disrespect to Lady Sameya Suquen. No wonder he's at her mercy. She commands this ship and wields considerable power, if not as much as a lord."
Ano overheard the murmurs of the crows. He had never experienced such profound humiliation since he'd become a servant of the Suquen family. In his mind, there was only one thought: revenge on Xzson. "Human, you've sealed your fate! You will pay for humiliating me in front of all these people. Just wait until Lord Suquen's business is concluded. Your life will be forfeit."
"Leave our sight at once and do not let us lay eyes on you again," Gameya commanded, her frustration evident as she glared at him. Ano, without making eye contact, gave a solemn nod and walked away.
"Your name is Xzson, right?" Sameya inquired, her face reddening slightly as she avoided direct eye contact with me. I responded with a warm smile, "Yes, my name is Xzson. I'm glad you know my name."
Sameya's face continued to flush as she heard my reply. It was evident that she was holding back, and she approached me tentatively. However, Luna stepped between us abruptly, shielding me, and delivered a rather colorful and unexpected comment.
"Don't approach my Onii-chan, you scumbitch fucker," Luna blurted out, her words catching me completely off guard. I blinked in disbelief, wondering if I had heard her correctly. It was indeed an unusual choice of words.
Sameya, surprisingly, didn't respond with anger or hostility. Instead, she gently asked Luna, "You certainly have quite a way with words, young elf. It's been a while since I've seen an elf. Would you mind introducing yourself?"
Luna's face lit up, and she didn't seem the least bit apologetic. She allowed Sameya to pet her head, and her candidness persisted as she introduced herself, "My name is Swarathm Luna, and for now, I'm my Onii-chan's little sister. But in the future, I will marry him and have lots of kids."