The soft afternoon sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting gentle shadows across the courtyard of the ancient castle where Sylvia now lived. The air, which had once felt warm, gradually cooled as a gentle evening breeze blew, carrying the scent of wildflowers flourishing around the castle. Sylvia stood for a moment in the castle courtyard, observing the unfamiliar yet beautiful view before her.
Though this castle was not Nocture, Sylvia felt a tranquility nearly the same as the place she had left far behind. The castle stood proudly atop hilly land, surrounded by tall trees and wildflowers that made it look like a fortress forgotten by time.
"Alicia, Stacia, how about we take a little walk around the castle?" Sylvia gently suggested, turning toward her two sisters standing behind her.
Alicia smiled softly, her expression always graceful and calm. "Of course. Besides, we haven't really explored this place yet."
