Evan, who had recovered his health, quickly returned to his daily routine.

‘Fortunately, there were no major issues.’

It was only now, two weeks after Evan’s awakening, that I could somewhat relax.

Though he still needed to be careful about controlling his magical power.

Evan seemed to have become more cautious in learning magic, as if he understood Mihail’s explanation.

Everything was peaceful.

If anything had changed, it was my dream.

‘The rules have changed.’

It was after Hayang became able to speak.

I could now bring more items to this place.

‘It’s a gift.’

Hayang, who had learned to talk, came down from the second floor carrying a large box.

‘What’s this?’

‘You can take everything you put in this box with you.’

It was suspicious, but I had no choice but to experience it firsthand.

When I woke up from the dream, all the items I had put in the box were placed on my bed.

‘Of course, it’s a good thing, but.’

The limited number of items that could be brought was one of the main reasons why the business couldn’t be expanded.

However, apart from the box, Hayang was still suspicious.

“You run away whenever I try to ask something.”

The innocent laughter, as if thinking it was a game of tag, was adorable.

‘It’s certainly related.’

To the reason why I was possessed by the book, that is.

I was deep in thought when it happened.

Knock knock.

I turned my head at the cheerful knocking sound.

“Come in?”

“Eileen, we’re here!”

The ones who opened the door and came in were Louis and Evan.

“Did you come to play?”

“Yes! Oh, but what’s this?”

Louis, who had run over, pointed at the teddy bear.

“Ah, it’s a gift I received from the Duke.”

It was that cursed doll he had given me at the street festival the other day.

‘It seems less scary the more I look at it.’

So I turned it upside down at night, and during the day, I placed it by the window where the sunlight was good, performing my own purification ritual.

“It looks like Eileen!”

Is that an insult or a compliment?

‘Just because the fur and eye color are the same doesn’t mean it looks like me entirely.’

As if to prove they were brothers, their way of speaking was identical.

“Are there any similarities besides the color…?”

“It’s completely like you! Totally Eileen.”

I shouldn’t have asked.

While Louis and I were arguing about the teddy bear,

Evan, who had been standing quietly, came over and tugged at my collar.

“Eileen, do you have a moment?”

“Of course. What is it?”

“I have something to show you. Follow me.”

The place we arrived at, guided by the two children, was the family magic tower.

“I want to show you something.”

Evan had promised to use magic only in the magic tower until he could properly handle his magical power.

Evan, who led me to the center, spread his magical power with both hands joined.

What bloomed in the child’s hands was a large snowflake.

“I’ll give this to you.”

“It’s so beautiful.”

It was like an ice sculpture.

Moreover, perhaps because it was made with magic, it didn’t melt immediately.

‘So this is why you called me here.’

I was inwardly worried that there might be another problem, but I didn’t expect to receive such a gift.

“Thank you for the wonderful gift, Lord Evan.”

At my words, Evan’s ear tips turned red.

“…Mihail said that because I have a lot of magical power, I could even make it snow if I handle it well.”

“Really? That’s amazing!”

“I’ll learn well and show you.”

It was completely different from the original story where magic was used for killing.

‘Is this the joy of raising a child?’

Is this what it means to be deeply moved?

I smiled contentedly and kissed Evan’s forehead.

“I’ll be waiting.”

“…Okay.”

As Evan shyly replied, Louis pulled me.

“Me too, I want to show you what I made!”

“Alright! Let’s see!”

What Louis brought was a hairpin with a white flower attached.

“It’s an accessory, isn’t it?”

“Yes, I put a spell on it.”

Looking closely, there was a magic stone embedded in the center of the flower.

“Now, watch carefully.”

When Louis touched the flower, a yellow light sparkled and swirled around the white flower.

“It’s like butterflies flying around.”

“Mihail says I seem to have a talent for making magic tools.”

“Really? Our Lord Louis is a genius, so you’ll be good at anything!”

The twins, as members of the imperial family, possessed the same magical power, but their talents for using it were different.

It was a moment when I realized the power of education.

“I’ll put it on for you myself!”

“Alright.”

As I lowered my posture, small hands touched my hair.

“All done! It suits you well!”

“Thank you, Lord Louis.”

I felt a bit embarrassed as Louis clapped his hands.

‘I might be too much of an adult to wear something like this.’

But it was Louis’s first gift, and the giver seemed even happier, which made me feel good too.

Meanwhile, the snowflake I was holding was melting.

Evan watched the disappearing ice piece in my hand with apparent anxiety.

“If what I gave disappears, isn’t it the same as not giving anything?”

Evan’s eyes, which were usually upturned, drooped.

“Next time, I’ll try to make one that doesn’t melt.”

“No, Lord Evan. It’s not gone, it’s melted into my memory.”

“Into your memory?”

I stroked Evan’s head as I spoke.

“Yes. If I remember it, it’s as good as having it.”

Most importantly, it was about recalling this happy and joyful moment.

“…I see. I understand.”

Evan nodded as if he understood.

The eyes that met again were filled with joy.

It was after I had received all the children’s gifts.

Louis called out to me.

“Eileen, Eileen. Just a moment.”

“Yes? Oh…!”

Louis started pulling me along.

Surprised, I turned my head, but Evan also looked like he didn’t know why Louis was doing this.

Louis, who had taken me to the top of the magic tower, finally let go of my hand.

“What’s the matter?”

Despite my question, Louis first checked if there were other people around.

‘As if he has something to say secretly from Evan.’

As I expected.

Louis, who had been fidgeting, grabbed me and asked.

“You know, Eileen. Can I awaken too? Like Evan.”

“Of course. It’s even mentioned in the Imperial History class about abilities. Lord Evan just awakened first.”

Even after this explanation, Louis remained silent.

‘He must have been anxious.’

It would be understandable even for siblings, let alone twins.

It must have been hard to accept the differences between them.

“Someone said… that there are imperial family members who can’t awaken.”

The person Louis was referring to was Michael.

‘Who would say such a thing to a child?’

I wanted to believe it wasn’t intentional.

Because everyone believed that.

But that wasn’t true.

Even Michael, who was disliked by the Empress, would eventually awaken the true ability of the dragon.

It just needed time to bloom the largest bud.

“It’s not that he couldn’t do it, but that the time hasn’t come yet. Like different types of plants.”

I gently caressed Louis.

“Some bloom in spring, and some even in winter. So don’t worry too much.”

“…Okay, I’ll do my best!”

Louis’s expression gradually softened, and soon he regained his bright smile.

Louis, having recovered his energy, was three times as cute.

“I’ll protect Eileen and Evan. And…”

“And?”

“I’ll beat my older brother!”

The older brother Louis was referring to was only Kashar.

It was an ambitious goal to beat him.

“O-Of course. You can do it. Shall we go down now? Lord Evan might be worried.”

“Yes, let’s go!”

‘They say you should dream big.’

As I arrived on the first floor of the magic tower holding Louis’s hand, Evan came into view.

Behind him, a lively voice was heard.

“Miss Eileen, Your Highnesses!”

Frigia was running towards us, her light green hair fluttering.

‘Haven’t seen her for a while?’

Even her face, which had seemed unfazed by anything before, looked a bit gaunt.

“Miss Frigia, are you not feeling well?”

“Oh, does my fatigue show? I’m not sick. Phew. It’s because of the Shaina Temple anniversary.”

The Shaina Temple.

‘Isn’t that where Elcious received her blessing?’

Elcious was the saint of Shaina, the Goddess of Light.

My ears perked up at this unexpected story.

“Our company has agreed to supply the anniversary items for the Sacred Flame ceremony. The priests there are so picky. It was quite a struggle.”

“What’s the ceremony?”

“It’s an event to honor the goddess! It’s like a grand festival!”

Shaina was the Goddess of Light who brought the first light to the dark world.

She left behind the Sacred Flame, a trace of herself, in preparation for the world to darken again before she departed.

“Do you know, Your Highnesses? They say if you make a wish while looking at the Sacred Flame, it will come true.”

“Wow, really?”

Louis’s eyes sparkled, probably thinking of some wish.

Frigia winked at Louis and then turned her gaze to me.

“How about attending the ceremony with the young princes? The entire territory where the temple is located holds a festival, and there’s quite a lot to see besides the Sacred Flame.”

Looking at the children after her words, they seemed eager to go somehow.

‘The Sacred Flame anniversary, huh.’

Shaina had the most followers in Rihart.

Moreover, Elcious, the saint of Shaina, had also freed Kashar from his curse.

‘Maybe I could get a hint?’

About ways to hasten the lifting of Kashar’s curse.

“Then I’ll talk to Kashar about it.”

“I’m so excited! I can’t wait, right, Evan?”

“…Didn’t you say you’d call me brother?”

“I never said that.”

Louis stuck out his tongue at Evan.

“You little!”

“Try to catch me!”

A game of tag began in the magic tower.

Seeing their overflowing energy, it seemed best to leave.

“Shall we go out?”

“Ah, yes.”

Frigia seemed to be lost in thought for a moment, as her reply was delayed.

Even as we were leaving the family magic tower, Frigia, who had been hesitating, finally let out a few words.

“The Duke probably… Ah, never mind.”

“Pardon?”

“I just came to see you briefly, so I’ll be going now!”

There wasn’t even time to see her off.

I was dumbfounded as I looked at the spot where Frigia had disappeared.

‘What was she trying to say earlier?’

I tried to think back, but I couldn’t figure it out.

I should just continue on my way for now.

As I turned around, Kashar was standing in front of me.

“Oh my!”

I wish both Frigia and Kashar would make some noise when they move!

I nearly had a heart attack, but Kashar was smiling as if he found it amusing.

“Your surprise is cute.”

“…Are you teasing me right now?”

“I’m serious. That’s why I can’t let you go.”

Once again, it was my turn to blush.