After barely managing to escape from drinking that horrifying thing, Aether made his way to the Naiadea Empire. As much as he wanted to take Snowflake away from Helena and keep her close to him, he knew deep down that this was the best choice for her.
Snowflake… she needs to grow into a perfect, graceful adult. A diligent one, disciplined and confident.
Helena would be the perfect mother-like figure for her, someone who could teach her patience, manners, and the kind of gentle strength Aether could never force upon her.
What was even more surprising was that Snowflake herself… actually wanted to stay with Helena.
"I-I will stay with Helena, M-Master," Snowflake whispered, her small lips trembling as though the words were heavy in her mouth.
It was hard to believe, right?
Aether's chest tightened.
He was disheartened, yes, but rather than keeping her locked away in the cold emptiness of the inventory, he decided it was better to let her find happiness here.
