Chapter 144: Defend your youngest brother
Gabriel and Amelie stopped at a market floating above the sparkling Lirae Sea.
"This is one of the oldest markets in the world," Gabriel said, holding her hand. "Let’s find some beach outfits first, then we can enjoy the rest of the day."
They strolled down the cobblestone streets, hand in hand. The market was lively, with stalls lining every corner. Musicians played cheerful tunes, dancers twirled to the rhythm, and street performers showed off their stunts, adding to the excitement in the air.
The trees were in full bloom with vibrant summer flowers, their sweet scent drifting through the warm air.
"Look over there!" Amelie said, pointing toward a fountain surrounded by couples.
It wasn’t an ordinary fountain—it was shaped like a crescent moon, setting it apart from the usual ones they had seen. The water droplets that flowed from it sparkled in the sunlight, glimmering like diamonds as they fell.
"There’s a story behind this," Gabriel began as they slowly made their way toward the fountain.
"What story?" Amelie asked, her eyes lighting up with curiosity.
Gabriel glanced at the glowing water before speaking. "Long ago, there was a she-wolf whose mate had fallen seriously ill. No medicine or healing spell was working on him. Also, they had no money left for more. Desperate, she came here and prayed to the Moon Goddess, offering just a single flower petal in this fountain, because that’s all she had."