As Aurianna strolled down the hallways, her satisfaction was evident in the curve of her lips. "Now that King Girsal has sentenced me to fight in the war, just two more days till the war. I should probably drink all the succubus essence I've got in my inventory," she mused to herself, oblivious to an approaching figure.
Suddenly, a familiar voice broke through her thoughts. "Aurianna," called out the voice, and she lifted her head to see her eldest brother.
"Hey there, big brother Husae," she greeted, offering a brief curtsy.
"Good afternoon, Aurianna," Husae responded, though his tone hinted at some internal pain. Without another word, he took her hand and led her away from the prying eyes of the palace guards into a secluded garden.
"Where are we going, Brother Husae?" Aurianna inquired as he abruptly came to a halt, then knelt before her.
"Brother?" Aurianna blurted out, perplexed by this unexpected behavior from him
