After dinner, Nyx went out for a walk. The cool night air wrapped around him as he strolled through the castle grounds. The full moon bathed everything in a silver glow, casting shadows that danced with his footsteps. He wandered aimlessly, letting his thoughts drift until he found himself near the lake.
There, standing by the water's edge, was Evelyne. The serene moonlight reflected off her shiny black hair, creating an almost ethereal halo around her. The stillness of the lake behind her only amplified her beauty, making her appear like a vision from a dream. Nyx was entranced, unable to tear his eyes away.
Evelyne, who usually resided at the Central cultivator Academy, was rarely home. It had been nearly a year since he last saw her, as all talented boys and girls went to the academy at eighteen , situated on the central continent under the cultivator alliance.
Evelyne sensed his gaze and turned her head slightly. Without looking directly at him, she said softly, "Watched enough, little brother? Come sit here."
Her words broke Nyx's trance. Embarrassed at being caught, he hurriedly approached her. "Hi, sister Evelyne," he said, his voice a mix of excitement and nervousness.
Evelyne smiled teasingly, her eyes twinkling in the moonlight. "It seems my brother has become more handsome. Many beautiful girls will flock to him, and he will forget all about me."
Nyx blushed, trying to find the right words. "Ah, this..."
Evelyne's smile faded to a mock sadness. "It seems my brother has already forgotten his elder sister. If I hadn't come home, he'd have forgotten me completely. Perhaps he already loves his maid more than me."
Guilt washed over Nyx. Memories of their childhood flashed through his mind, the promises they made to each other, the love that grew between them. His parents found Evelyn in the forest twenty years ago and decided to adopt her. After two years, Nyx was born. Due to almost the same age, Nyx and Evelyne became very close to each other. As they grew up, new feelings began to develop, and they made a promise to marry each other. Their parents had even approved of their future union. But after Evelyne turned eighteen , she had to go to the Central cultivator Academy for her magic study. Now, Evelyne has been in the academy for almost two years, and due to Evelyne being two years away from him, he slowly began to like his maid Alena, as she was also with him from his childhood and was a good friend to Evelyne.
As polygamy was normal in the Aurora world, Nyx knew Evelyne would accept Alena, but still, Nyx felt guilty.
"It's not like that, Evelyne. I love you," Nyx said earnestly. He hugged her tightly and, without thinking, pressed his lips to hers in a sudden kiss.
Evelyne was caught off guard, her strength melting away as she gently beat against his chest. When Nyx finally pulled away, they both gasped for air.
"Little brother is bullying his big sister now," Evelyne said softly, though she could have easily stopped him if she wanted. She was a foundation building warrior, and Nyx had only just started practicing.
Nyx held her tighter, his voice firm. "How could I forget my lovely big sister? I promised you I'd make you my wife." Evelyne's face turned crimson, and she buried her head in his chest, hiding her embarrassment.
"And what about Alena?" Evelyne teased, though polygamy was common in their world.
"She will be your sister from now on," Nyx replied, his tone decisive.
Evelyne laughed softly, lying against his chest. "It seems little brother has forgotten big sister's warning. Only powerful people have the right to more wives. Little brother should be ready for tomorrow's training. Although I will accept Alena as a sister, you still need some punishment, or else you will bring other girls when I am not around you."
Nyx shuddered at the thought. Evelyne's training sessions were brutal, always leaving him exhausted and bruised. But he steeled himself, determined to show his strength. "I will show you what it means to be a powerful man in tomorrow's training."
Evelyne found his courage endearing. She caressed his cheek, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "It seems little brother has become a man now, unafraid of big sister's training. I'll have to increase the intensity, or he'll always think he can bully me."
Nyx's bravado faltered at her words, visible nerves returning. Evelyne found his nervousness adorable and leaned in to kiss him again. Nyx's eyes widened in surprise, but he quickly responded, meeting her kiss with equal passion.
When they broke apart, both gasping for air, Evelyne stood up, her face flushed. "It's always me who bullies little brother. It's still not your turn. Get ready for tomorrow's training." With a charming laugh that sounded like tinkling silver bells, she ran towards her room, her embarrassment evident in her hurried steps.
Nyx watched her go, her laughter echoing in his ears. "This charming devil," he muttered to himself. "Tomorrow, I'll show you in training." With renewed determination, he headed back to his room, ready to face whatever the next day would bring.