Chapter 210: You Guessed It
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Sunlight streamed through the windows of Einzbern Castle, dispelling the usual gloom that clung to the ancient fortress, hidden deep within the forest.
Haru and Illyasviel stood by a window on the third floor, Illyasviel's head resting on Haru's shoulder, their gazes fixed on the distant landscape.
"Aoi just messaged. Elia and Rin are fighting again," Illyasviel said, a hint of amusement in her voice, despite the exasperated tone. A gentle smile played on her lips.
Haru chuckled.
His daughters, born at the same time, constantly argued over who was the older sister, their bond somehow strengthening with each squabble.
"And Aoi handled it, I presume?"
Compared to Illyasviel, who was still a bit childish despite having given birth to Elia, Aoi, with her mature, nurturing nature, commanded more authority, her motherly presence more imposing.
"Yes. But Elia called, demanding I come home. She said Rin was bullying her because I wasn't there," Illyasviel giggled, covering her mouth with her hand.
"Should we go back, then?" Haru asked, opening a rift in space, revealing the snow-covered landscape of Germany—the Einzbern's other base of operations.