This Rinosa Island was very small.

Among them, the place where their family settled was a quiet village, far from the tourist spots.

So there would be no one who knew about the Empire, the Saint, or the Demon Duke.

“They say a typhoon is coming tonight. People were whispering about it at the market.”

At Ioan’s words, Delphine turned her head to look out the window.

From morning, the sun on Rinosa Island had been bright and sunny.

Although Rinosa Island is clear and sunny all year round like this, it is said that a big typhoon blows once a year.

The old people living on the island told the couple from other places with a chuckle.

The reason this island can maintain a clear and blue sea is not thanks to that sunny sun all year round, but thanks to the typhoon that comes only once and turns everything upside down.

Because it sweeps away all the filth with its enormous power.

“Mom! Ari finished breakfast! Can I go swimming now?”

“Yes. But since the typhoon is coming from tonight, only until noon.”

“Let’s go with Dad after cleaning up.”

Ioan quickly got up from his seat and answered.

It was to take care of her, who must be tired from not sleeping well last night.

…Then while the energetic father and daughter are swimming together, should I take a nap?

Delphine, who let out a long yawn, headed to the bed with a satisfied face.

It was a peaceful time on Rinosa Island.

“That man came and went again today.”

In the village hall located in the center of Rinosa Island.

The residents who gathered there to do small chores such as cleaning seaweed chatted.

“He bought some fruit and a loaf of bread at the market again today.”

“The fruit is for the baby Saint.”

“And the bread is for the big Saint?”

They spoke casually while cleaning the seaweed.

So, the fact that the Saint and her daughter had come to this small village was, so to speak, an ‘open secret’.

In fact, it was because they left traces here and there to the point where it was difficult for anyone not to know.

Eyes as clear as emeralds.

The two mothers and daughters who looked amazingly alike.

Not to mention the cardinals who came to this small and humble rural village in a clumsy disguise.

A group of people with an obviously unusual appearance visited their cottage.

Moreover, those who seemed to be high-ranking priests visiting the island treated the little girl, who was only three years old, with great respect.

“Saint…! No, Arwen! You must come with us!”

“You will fall if you run, Saint…! Arwen!”

When people who don’t know how to hide or lie kept coming, even the country bumpkins could easily notice.

“Why did the Saint come to such a small village?”

“I know. That husband of hers… He’s not ordinary either, right?”

The biggest interest of the neighborhood wives was not the Saint, but the man with dirty blonde hair.

His noticeable height and appearance.

On top of that, he had a mysterious atmosphere that was both intimidating and seductive at the same time.

However, the reason he captivated the wives’ attention was not simply because of his appearance.

Even though it had been almost three months since he came here, the man never tried to mingle with other people.

With a face as cold as if he couldn’t be believed to be the same person who smiled softly when he was with his wife or daughter, he only spat out exactly what was necessary in a curt manner.

“What could be the story behind it?”

“Who knows? But for now, let’s keep pretending we don’t know.”

The people of Rinosa Island were basically simple and kind-hearted, except for being nosy enough to be curious about the number of spoons in their neighbor’s house.

They decided to participate in that flimsy play for now so that the conspicuous couple could stay comfortably.

“By the way, you all know that the typhoon is coming tonight, right?”

“Of course. We need to prepare well so that windows and such don’t break.”

“Yes. Everyone needs to be careful.”

At that moment, an old man who had been quietly listening to the conversation muttered while looking at the sunset that was beginning to set in the distance.

“Seeing the sunset is unusually red, it seems this typhoon will be unusually severe….”

The sound of the strong wind constantly shook the windows of the cottage.

“Oh my…”

Delphine, who was sitting on the bed holding Arwen tightly in her arms, exclaimed in surprise.

“This is the first time I’ve seen a typhoon like this in my life…”

Arwen, who was excited by the unfamiliar situation, repeated her mother’s words.

“Oh my! This is the first time for Arwen too!”

Delphine giggled softly and gently poked the child’s chubby cheek.

At that moment, thunder and lightning began to strike with a bang!

The typhoon started at night and was said to be most severe just before dawn, but was it already this bad?

It had been three months since they came to Rinosa Island.

As a novice island resident, it was just surprising that the always peaceful sea could change like that.

That’s when it happened.

Poof-.

“Oh my?”

The magic lamp that illuminated the dark room went out.

Ioan, who had been silently watching the mother and daughter hugging each other tightly, got up with a start and murmured.

“The magic supply must have been cut off.”

It was something that happened often even without a typhoon because it was a small island.

Ioan quickly lit the candles he had prepared for emergencies.

“Aah! It’s an emergency! A state of emergency!”

Arwen shouted cheerfully.

Even in a situation where one might be a little scared, she didn’t seem daunted at all.

“I wonder who she takes after…”

Delphine muttered softly as she looked at her, and Ioan and she looked at each other at the same time.

The child shouted joyfully in succession.

“I love typhoons! Tell it to come again tomorrow!”

“Oh dear. Arwen. You shouldn’t say such things carelessly.”

“Why?”

“We are safe under this roof, but it can be a very difficult time for someone.”

“Hmm… I got it for now.”

For now, she says.

I wonder who she takes after.

This time, Ioan took the lead.

“Just like you when you were young.”

“…”

Delphine couldn’t deny it.

Because she had always been told that she was stubborn, like her red hair.

“I guess stubbornness and hair color aren’t related after all…”

As she murmured softly, he laughed softly and gently brushed her wavy hair.

“Typhoon! It’s a typhoon!”

Arwen, who was very excited, didn’t seem to fall asleep easily.

The two decided to overlook the child staying up a little late just for tonight.

Ioan put some more firewood in the fireplace and also brewed three cups of warm hot chocolate.

The three of them sat together wrapped in a cozy blanket and shared the warm, sweet tea.

It was only for a moment that she was sitting between her parents and chattering excitedly.

The child couldn’t hold out for long and fell asleep.

Ioan lightly picked up the child and patted her for a while, then carefully laid her down on the child’s bed.

Coming out of the child’s room, he whispered softly to Delphine, who was sitting on the bed.

“You should sleep too.”

Delphine knew that Ioan intended to stay up all night.

He must be trying to stay awake in case something happens. Because he’s a man with a strong sense of responsibility.

Delphine shook her head slightly.

“I don’t want to sleep.”

“Why? Want me to put you to sleep too?”

“It’s okay. I took a lot of naps during the day, knowing this would happen.”

Ioan laughed softly.

They sat together on the bed and listened to the sound of heavy rain hitting the ceiling and the sound of the wind shaking the windows.

The fireplace, which was filled with plenty of firewood, crackled with a yellow light.

It’s really strange.

Even though it was so noisy outside, it felt so cozy.

And that must be because Ioan is by her side.

Although these days are so satisfying, Delphine had just one worry.

As they were chatting, she glanced at Ioan and carefully brought up the topic.

“Ioan. Did you exchange greetings with the villagers today?”

“Hmm. What greetings?”

As expected.

There was something the talkative neighborhood ladies always said when they met her.

“Oh my. Your husband is so handsome… but he’s like ice!”

Ioan had changed a lot. Into a more affectionate and gentle person.

But that was only when he was with her and Arwen. He had no interest in people other than his wife and daughter to an excessive degree.

“Still, it’s been three months since we came here… You can be a little more friendly.”

“Didn’t you tell me to hide our identities before?”

“That’s a little different.”

Ioan said softly but firmly to Delphine’s continued persuasion.

“I don’t even have time to waste on you and Arwen.”

“…”

At those words, Delphine’s expression darkened slightly.

Even while spending peaceful and warm days, anxious thoughts flashed through her mind from time to time.

What if the lifespan suddenly ends without any signs like this?

Then if Arwen is left alone…

Of course, friends like Lin, Belly, and Marian, as well as the Holy Kingdom, will take care of the child.

But the two knew too well that nothing can replace the existence of parents.

Delphine murmured softly with a darkened face.

“…How many days do we have left?”

The thought of leaving her young daughter someday weighed heavily on her mind.

She hoped that the soul fragment would hold out at least until the child became an adult.

“I’m always sorry to you and Arwen.”

Then Ioan murmured with a darkened face.

“I said I never regretted making a contract with the demon before. But not anymore. …It was only after raising Arwen that I came to deeply regret that fact.”

He added in a low voice with a sullen face.

“Perhaps, you would have been happier if it weren’t for me.”

“Ioan…!”

He was thinking like that.

It’s okay.

I’m so happy to have met you. She was about to say those words to comfort him, and that’s when it happened.

Suddenly, Ioan’s face hardened and he abruptly stood up from his seat.

“Ioan? Why…”

Bang bang bang!

Almost simultaneously, someone knocked heavily on the door of the cottage.