White Dragon Labyrinth Exploration Arc.
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(POV: Akashic Records)
Lumila observed her younger self and Elise from the gazebo.
Sensing her sister's solemn behavior, little Lumila spoke up.
"Why are we even staying here, Elise? This gazebo is always empty."
Elise let out a small, sniffled sigh, her face reflecting a tinge of sadness.
"I... I got lost and ended up here. And I remembered you once told me that when I'm lost, I should sit where I am, put my head down, and hope you'll come find me," she confessed quietly.
A sigh escaped little Lumila's breath. "Honestly," she carried her face in her palm.
"I was waiting for you and got lost..."
A gentle smile graced little Lumila's lips as she scratched her rosy cheeks. "I guess I did say that," she admitted, extending her hand towards Elise. "Well then, let's get going. It's getting late."
