Chapter 253: The Gathering of Power
Chapter: A Gathering in the Garden
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The Chapter begins with a warm and lively atmosphere in Lily’s spacious Japanese-style room. The room is filled with laughter as Lily chases Sona and Taiyo around, their small, glowing forms darting through the air like fireflies.
"Got you!" Lily exclaims, leaping toward Sona, but the fairy giggles and flutters out of her reach, her tiny wings sparkling in the sunlight. Taiyo, ever composed yet mischievous, weaves through the air, narrowly avoiding Lily’s grasp.
The large window leading to the garden is wide open, allowing the fresh scent of cherry blossoms to permeate the room.
The sunlight streaming in catches the movement of the fairies, creating streaks of golden and blue light as they dodge Lily’s playful attempts to catch them.
Despite her elegant demeanor, Lily’s laughter echoes with genuine joy. For a moment, it seems as though all her schemes and ambitions have been set aside in favor of this lighthearted game with her cherished companions.
Suddenly, the playful atmosphere shifts. A figure materializes in the garden just outside the open window. The arrival is almost imperceptible, the man’s presence felt more than seen. He kneels silently, his head bowed low.
"Dear Lord Lily-sama, I have come to report to you," his calm, reverent voice carries through the room, halting Lily mid-chase.
She straightens, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face as she turns toward the window. Her curiosity is piqued as her gaze settles on the figure kneeling in the garden.
The figure is revealed to be a samurai, his presence both commanding and unsettling.