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Do not go. Dont go, sister.

One sunny day. One day when the sun was shining strongly. One day, dark clouds covered the sky as it was about to rain.

He caught his sister.

I feel like something bad is going to happen. Dont go out today and stay with me. Please?

He desperately grabbed his sister.

He had a nightmare.

A dream where his sister was crushed by a monster.

It wasnt just a nightmare.

His skin was sensitive to even the air.

What did his sister say to his earnest words?

She was smiling very brightly. Stroking the boys head, which only comes to her waist.

You must have had a nightmare, Eton.

Eton. It was the boys nickname and second name.

The wind howled.

The silver hair fluttered in front of him, as if it would soon turn to dust.

Its not just a nightmare! no! You cant go today! Dont go stay with me so youll be safe.

-No. I promised to meet someone today.

-Promise? You can cancel your meeting! You cant go out today?

It was coercion.

He was desperate enough to try and force her, even though he was usually mature.

You should never let her go.

Hesitation flashed across her face as she looked at her desperate little brothers green eyes.

But she decided.

-Stop it, Eaton. I have an important appointment today. I cant undo it because of a simple nightmare.

Sister, are you going to visit the prince?

She gave no answer. He wished she would deny it, but she did not.

She was.

It was what he feared the most.

-Sister! Id rather you meet someone else.

Just not him.

-Eton .

-He doesnt even like you! Hes just trying to use sister !

-Stop it, Igelto!

-Stop? Stop what.

He wanted to stop her, even if he had to scream or hurt her.

Because shes his family. Because he loves her.

So she got angry.

But she had something else that made him even more angry.

He found a book in her hand.

She hid the book behind her waist, he was astonished that she, too, had noticed his gaze.

-Sister . That .

Its forbidden in the village. Why do you have that?

He could not continue his words.

He looked at his sister with shocked eyes and shook his head like a fool.

This too was ordered by the prince ?

Its really ?

Its not like that .

His older sister was inexperienced in hiding her expressions.

Especially when she was in embarrassing situations.

-then give it to me. Ill return it in secret.

I cant .

You cant? Thats forbidden! What the hell did you steal it for!

I didnt steal it! Take a look at it again

Im going to return it .

Dont be stupid! Give it here!

He ran to her and tried to steal the book she had hidden.

Tear her clothes and hold her wrists so that her hands dont push him away.

You must take that book.

-Argh!

He was so small that he couldnt best his sister.

After roughly pushing him away, she ran without looking back and escaped him.

Drop.

Water droplets fell from the sky.

Tak. Tuk.

The raindrops increased in number and hit him harshly.

That was the last time he saw her.

Igelto woke up to the sound of boiling.

It was more than a horrible dream.

A nightmare that will follow him for the rest of his life, even if he tries to forget it.

Even if he doesnt want to, he has to keep this memory for the rest of his life.

Like he always has.

Elves have a long lifespan. To the extent that human life looks futile and meaningless to them.

From a humans perspective, Igelto lived a long time. But among the elves, he was young.

He swept his hair back that blocked his view.

It had been a while since he cut his hair after coming here, and his hair has grown shaggy.

He inspected his grown out bangs and thought he should cut them.

He stared at the beaker heated by the alcohol lamp.

Ah?

He rubbed his eyes, doubting what he had seen.

the medicine was complete.

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