The three of them were enjoying a lunch brought by Lohra in a remote corner of the city's main square.

They first spread a picnic cloth on the ground and took out the food that had been prepared by the maids.

Next to them was a towering tree that was said to have been planted here for at least eight hundred years. Why at least? Because eight hundred years ago, the written history of the continent has been forgotten by the people.

The three of them rarely get together for a lunch. It's very harmonious.

At least that's how Anne thought.

"By the way, Anne, we're coming of age. has that been decided yet?"

Arya inquired Anne, who was constantly served dishes by his sister beside her. His inorganic light gray eyes do not reflect any light as usual, when he asked.

"Well, I have already decided, in a month I will go to the royal capital to take the test at the magic academy."

As Anne said that, Lora, who was standing beside her, cupped herself in her sister's arms.

"Of course, Lora is also going to the capital to take the test of the knight academy."

Anne caressed her sister's lovely head, feeling the softness of Lora's hair, and brushing her ahoge.

"Great."

Arya wiped his mouth with his handkerchief.

"Have you already gotten some idea about the 5th-tier magic? I should say it's worthy of you, who've already been recognized by everyone as 'Narnolur's genius'."

"Emm, I'm not so great as people say. "

Anne smiled reluctantly and caressed her sister's head more hard. Lora have already finished her lunch and now was lying on her sister's lap, like a well-fed kitten.

"And also there is one thing. The pattern you asked me before, I've checked all over the city library, and so far I only looked through about a hundred books on symbolism and magics, and still no progress. If we get to the royal capital and set there as a base, we might be able to find some clues."

Arya holds up a teacup filled with precious teas grown in the northern Tylissaclea Mountains.

"Well, although this is not an emergency, I am always concerned about it."

With that, Anne touched the tattoo on the side of her neck.

It was a black, hideous flame.

According to her mother, she has had this strange pattern on her neck since she was born. But at first it was just a small black spot like a birthmark, but as she was growing, it gradually became what it is now.

The black flame on Anne's neck burned like the legendary karmic fire, and it's hard to believe that it's just a coincidence.

"So, Lora and I are going to the store downtown later to pick up some magic tools and weapons. Do you want to join us, Arya?"

"Well, I'll pass."

Arya tried to ignore the fierce gaze of the young girl lying on Anne's knees, but in the end, it seemed to fail and he rejected Anne.

He put the teacup down, and the maid who had been standing behind him came to pack his belongings. After saying goodbye to the two girls, he left with the maid.

As he was leaving, Anne was impressed by the eyes of the maid, That beautiful dark gold eyes.

It was just like dusk. Anne thought unconsciously.

Then Anne and Lora also got up to leave. Anne quietly took Lora's hand and walked slowly along the main road of Narnolur.

This is the third largest autonomous city in the Bopeni kingdom, and the core area of the western part of the kingdom. And the capital of the kingdom is in the southeast.

The commercial area here is prosperous, and because it is an important transportation hub from the western port to the inland, so there are many new things that are not common in the inland.

The wide road is paved with gray stone bricks, each one cut very flat and firmly embedded in the earth.

The surrounding buildings are beautiful and even though it is summertime, it's not as hot as the interior.

Anne stopped at the entrance of a store.

"Olivia's Magic Shop."

This was the largest magic store in the entire Narnolur. It was said that there were many Olivia's chain stores all over the kingdom, and the founder was a merchant proficient in magic yet. Inside the store, whether it's magic scrolls, wands for magic casters, rings, or a variety of potions, there are so many kinds of stuff you couldn't imagine. And this is also a big branch of Olivia's magic chain stores, so the variety of items inside couldn't be underestimated. But if want more precious things, such as dragon blood and dragon teeth, these're definitely not on the list.

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After all, there're no dragons in the kingdom, and the dragon species on this continent are also few. Dragons were abhorrent to humans for buying or selling their species, finally resulting in priceless items such as dragon teeth and dragon blood.

Anne entered the store holding Lora's hand. With the crisp door bell tinkling, a large row of shelves entered into their eyes.

This is not the first time Anne came here, but the thought that she would soon leave here, but also can not help but leave a special feeling in her heart.

The shopkeeper is a kindly old man, probably only fifty years old. His lean body and occasionally sharp eyes, even though his body has been left with the signs of age, still can not be underestimated.

Anne and Lora were casually picking out what they want in the store, because they brought a lot of money before they left home, so there was more than enough to buy some magic props.

Anne chose a few bottles of healing potions, some scrolls and a few books. Then suddenly she was dragged over by Lora's hand.

"Sister, take a look at this ring, don't you think it's great!"

Lora said excitedly at Anne. her overflowing joy was bubbling up.

Anne looked at the two rings lying in the glass case, the paper padded underneath the rings looked like a parchment, which has been yellowed through the years. The penmanship on it showed that it should have been written by the great magician who created this ring.

"The Silver Ring of the Oath"

......

Anne looked at the writing on it, apparently in an ancient language from a thousand years ago, which she couldn't understand at all, but luckily there were some notes from the shopkeeper on the glass case to help her understand.

"So these two rings enable the two wearers to feel each other's presence at a certain distance?"

Anne looked at the shopkeeper's commentary. Lora nodded excitedly beside her, agreeing with her.

"I don't think it's pretty useful......"

"No! Sister, aren't we leaving for the capital soon? We definitely won't be able to see each other if we're in different colleges, in that case we can use those rings to ensure each other's safety!"

In Anne's view, Lora was so enthusiastic at the time that her face flushed as she rebutted herself, seemingly very fond of those rings. Since this is the case, as an elder sister she can no longer refuse.

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Anne always felt a little awkward when she looked at Lora's ring on her ring finger.

The ring on the hand allows Anne to feel the other in her heart all the time, as well as her general location, even if she closes her eyes she still can find the other, and even the other's heartbeat also can be felt.

Lora has been about to go crazy, she never thought she could buy such a treasure in that ordinary store for only two gold coins. Now she can always feel the presence of her sister's life, which makes her heart feel much more secure. But it was not enough, the python of the greed in her heart still screamed from hunger. It wasn't until Lora fully grasped everything about Anne that the trapped beast in her heart could soothe the uneasiness away.

Anne and Lora spent the afternoon wandering around the Narnolur and spent the evening resting at an inn in the city.

The inn was opened by a Doron dwarf from far away. The enchantment technology of their community was at the top of the whole dwarven race, and the inn was also famous for providing hot water around the clock. This is because there's the magic attached to the bathroom allows travelers to enjoy a comfortable hot bath.

Anne put three silver coins on the polished counter for a night's stay.

Walking through the noisy lobby, Anne and Lora unlocked the door of their room with the key.

The warm and clean cottage room was their temporary base in the municipality of Narnolur, and they expected to stay here for two or three days before returning.

"Sister, I always feel a little nervous about the swordplay competition tomorrow."

Lora curled her fingers through her hair in boredom, she seemed a little uneasy, and Anne could feel it.

"I'm sure Lora will be fine."

Anne responded. Anne believed in Lora's sword skills, if she was quite accomplished in magic, then Lora's strength in sword skills should also not be underestimated.

Tomorrow there is a swordplay competition held in Narnolur, and all of the young people can register to participate. The best result of the competition is not only the prize money but also the letter of recommendation stamped with the sealing wax, which can become an important step to become a knight of the kingdom.

Lora did not seem to feel satisfied with that response and wanted her sister to encourage her more. But Anne was tired today and went to take a bath after saying that to Lora.

Lora looked at Anne's departing figure.

*It was not enough.

She thought to herself.

After both of them had finished their baths, a magic-activated flame swayed in the warm room. The two shadows stretched across the floor and finally merged.

Lora then sat directly on Anne's lap, stroking the ring she wore on her ring finger, face to face with Anne.

Through the faint light of the flame, Lora looked at Anne's pretty cheeks. The flame's gentle light cast a warm haze over Anne's face, making her even more charming and lovely.

"Nei, sister, if we reach the king's capital, are we going to be separated?"

Lora rubbed her head on Anne's neck a little uneasily, trying to find any hint of warmth on Anne's neck.

At least that's what Anne felt.

"No, Lora. Even if we don't go to the same college, we can still rent a house in the capital and live together."

Anne put her hands on Lora's soft waist, which she took as a normal relationship between sisters, nothing special with it.

"Hmm."

Lora looked straight into Anne's eyes and seemed pretty satisfied with that answer.

Every time Lora looked into Anne's eyes, she always fell deeply into them.

In those green eyes was the most precious warmth in her world, the sun she wanted to sacrifice with her blood. That brightest and purest heart housed a touch of gentleness for her, often rousing the deepest ripples in her heart when she was lost in the thought.

Complicated and pure feelings were puffing over by her like the autumn breeze.

Yes, the wind ......

Lora thought.

My sister will leave me one day, her power is so strong, she has so many friends, and she is so sentimental, one day she will slip from my hands just like the wind in the world.

That kind of thing is absolutely not allowed ！！！！！

She doesn't allow her sister to gain happiness outside of her and will also not allow herself to gain happiness outside of her sister.

Everything of my sister should be cherished by me, her smiling face, her tears, her tenderness, her coldness, her purity, her filth, her fingers, her feet, her hair, her vegina, everything should be mine!!! All that clings to her, all that exists in her, should only be controlled by me, caressed by me!!!

Everything other than my sister is just dust crawling on the ground!

And so my sister is not allowed to be tainted with this barbaric dust of the world.

The greedy beast of lust is at this moment devouring the flesh and blood inside the young girl, and its sharp teeth are so hard that even the blood demons of the ancient species dare not compare with them.

Forever stay only by my side.

The crimson in Lora's eyes brewed with the blackness of sinful lust, and the twilight in which the gods died ebbed and flowed.

She looked at Anne fondly.

At least that's what Anne thought.