The days turned into weeks, weeks into months, and months into a year. Life continued, but it wasn't without changes.
Following that fateful day when Keiran had vowed to protect Luna with unwavering determination, things had evolved.
Keiran matured at an accelerated pace with the help of the system, and Luna kept pace with his maturity.
They stayed together as their bond strengthened day by day.
They had grown not only in love but also as individuals. They came to understand many things about the world that left them feeling disgusted.
The system also shared knowledge about how humans used to live before the destruction occurred. This information only fueled their desire to grow even stronger.
The knowledge provided by the system about the world before its destruction gave Keiran and Luna a deeper understanding of the past and a glimpse of what might have been.
It was a world filled with wonder and beauty, but also marred by the flaws of humanity.
At the age of five months, Keiran started walking, and Luna followed suit.
They both possessed their own determination – if he was going to protect her, she would protect him in return.
Their shared determination bound them together, and they vowed to stay together always and forever.
Keiran and Luna began to secretly learn how to read, understanding the importance of keeping secrets.
They continued to develop their skills and knowledge in secret, not wanting to draw attention to their rapid growth.
As they learned more about the world, their bond grew even stronger.
They had nothing but themselves to rely on. They could converse like adults with each other.
They started to roam around the castle and found the castle's library. The system helped them pick up a book that was easiest to learn reading from.
As they maintained the outward persona of playing with the books, they grasped the language.
Their thirst for knowledge was insatiable. They voraciously consumed books, learning not only the language but also delving into various subjects, from history to science to literature.
As they spent hours in the library, the palace staff noticed their intellectual curiosity but never suspected the true extent of their abilities.
Keiran and Luna had become voracious readers, using their newfound knowledge to better understand the world and further cement their bond.
The twins were becoming formidable in both knowledge and intelligence, all while maintaining their charming facade of innocence and playfulness.
They spend their 2 hours a day worth time learning how to read and write. It didn't take long as in the next four months they were already fluent in both speaking and writing the language.
King Arion never found anything suspicious from them as he heard the news from their hidden guards.
He only thought of it as them being a genius, he has never been a father nor did he have any information about the kids.
The words about 'genius twins' spread throughout the kingdom which became one more topic for the people to talk about.
Every step that made them look like geniuses made him happier, and he began to ignore his other son as the twins continued to reject his attempts to get closer to them.
The twins started to understand a little about their eternal bond, and after a year, they felt closer than ever.
This bond not only allowed them to know each other's state of mind but also things like their surface thoughts, which they chose to share.
They could feel a vague sense of each other, including their current physical and mental states.
The system informed them that as they continued to grow, their bond would strengthen, and they would gain new abilities related to it.
The most significant change that occurred during this time was their understanding of what family truly meant, not the one they currently had, but the ideal concept of family.
They continued to learn, not only from books but from each other.
They understood that family was about love, trust, and unwavering support.
They decided that they would be there for each other no matter what, just as they had been since the day they were born.
Their understanding of family extended beyond themselves.
They observed the dysfunction in their current family and decided to be the family for one another which they couldn't get from others.
System explained the basics of their ability to see others' auras, outlining its true nature and potential applications.
Their ability to see auras was a fascinating gift that the system had unlocked for them. It explained how it was a free gift of the package.
They marveled at the colorful auras surrounding people, each hue representing different emotions and states of being.
Currently, the twins were seated at the corner of a pool, encircled by grass and reclining chairs.
They sat on the pool's edge, allowing their feet to dip into the water, relishing the refreshing sensation it provided.
Keiran's height was similar to that of a 2-3 year old boy while Luna was a few inches shorter than him.
As they observed the auras of people passing by the pool, they learned to distinguish between positive and negative emotions, like joy, love, anger, or sadness.
It allowed them to understand people's true feelings, even when their words or expressions said otherwise.
They also noticed that they could see subtle changes in auras, revealing when someone was lying or hiding something.
This newfound ability gave them a unique insight into the world around them.
As they enjoyed the tranquil poolside, they contemplated how they could use this power for good, helping those around them and creating a better family and world.
They heard footsteps approaching them and turned to look at the green-haired woman, who happened to be their mother.
She stood there, gazing at them with a calm and warm expression. Behind her, two maids followed respectfully.
The twins glanced at the maids briefly before returning their attention to their so-called mother, their faces wearing neutral expressions.
" What are you two doing here? You need to take a bath, it's already time." Erla spoke in a motherly tone but it didn't affect the twins a little bit.
Keiran looked at her with the same eyes without any affection or any emotions "No need for the maids, we will take one without them together."
Erla's expression twitched a little but she returned back to normal " Now now, how can you do that when you are so short and what if you hurt yourself?"
This time, Luna spoke as she looked at her. "Just let them stay outside. If we have any problems, we will tell them," she said with sternness in her voice, indicating that she wouldn't accept no for an answer.
"Sure, do you both want separate bedrooms?" their mother asked, but the cold look given by the twins provided the answer she needed.
She understood that the twins never left each other's side as they grew up.
The twins rarely interacted with anyone other than each other, Seraphina, and Aiden.
Aiden, being a newborn, was unaffected by the world's dirt, which is why his aura didn't disgust them.
Seraphina sometimes breastfed them, and she never treated them differently from her own kids.
Despite this, the twins only had a friendly relationship with her and could never come to call any of them their mother.
Their relationship with Arion was the worst, as the aura he is always emanating disgusted them to the core.
They made an effort to stay away from him as much as they could.
Watching Erla's departing figure, they glanced at each other and then stood up.
Taking each other's hands, they began to walk towards their room, with the maids following them without saying anything.
Everyone was accustomed to the twins' unique and genius behavior by now.
Entering the room, they turned toward the maids and Keiran asked politely, "Can you bring out our clothes and towels?"
This polite request surprised the maids, as the twins didn't typically speak to them.
"Of course, your highness, wait a moment," one of the maids replied, bowing before fetching a set of clothes for the duo.
The twins took the clothes and towels and headed toward the bathroom.
"Your highness!" The maid's voice paused Keiran's steps, and Luna also stopped, both looking at the maid with confused expressions.
"Why don't you let Your Highness Luna take a bath first, and you can take one later?" the maid suggested while keeping her head down.
"No need, we can take one together," Luna's words made the maid's expression turn complicated, and Keiran also nodded in agreement.
Before the maid could speak any further, they both entered the bathroom and closed the doors.
"What are you doing? They are just kids; let them be," someone outside the bathroom exclaimed.
The maids who had heard the voice from her behind, turned to look behind her as her eyes widened as she hurriedly bowed to show respect.