Secrets of the blood pearl (1)
[Trigger warning: Child molestation, Child labor, and Child abuse]
In the dim, spacious dining room of Celestia's imperial castle, fire torches at every turn made it appear as luminous as day.
With bright smiles on their faces, Alexander, Alina, Devin, Maria, Albert, Anastasia, Yakim, and Tiana were all seated, enjoying their meals and chatting with one another. Their smiles blended with the friendly atmosphere that prevailed.
In contrast to Tiana Novikov, who was eating and talking to her husband while forcing a grin, everyone else was more genuine. Alexander, who was devotedly caring for his wife, was the subject of her continual gaze. Her brown eyes shone with envy as she tightened her hold on her fork.
"Do you believe it's a good idea to allow the children to go hunting by themselves?" Anastasia abruptly questioned.
In response to his worried wife, Albert chuckled, "This isn't the first time they are hunting by themselves."