—3rd POV
My sister is experiencing hunger, so I am currently traversing the streets in search of food for her.
My parents are adventurous and tend to make infrequent visits to our household. As a result, I have begun observing another family.
"...That's a family?"
The more I contemplate this notion, the more I am able to perceive it.
If there was any possibility for me to have experienced happiness like everyone else?
I am unable to comprehend the reasons behind my parents constant disputes.
...I have gained a new understanding, regarding this family. Each time my parents were present, they engaged in arguments.
...Why must they argue in front of their child?
... ..It is my fervent desire to belong to a stable family.
I yearn to be part of a different family, one where such conflicts do not occur. In my attempt to prevent further escalation, I have chosen to remain silent and refrain from asserting myself.
So I wouldn't make things worse.
Now that I have returned home, hunger grips me, yet the food I have acquired is intended for my little sister, who is frequently in need of nourishment. I wonder if my parents have arrived back home.
....Have they gone home?
I have overheard the cries of my little sister, indicating that she may have made a mistake.
My sister has the qualities of Innocence, clumsiness, and cheerfulness, and over time, she has managed to forget the things that troubled her.
"UWAAAAHHUUUNHHWAAAH."
... .....
It was with great distress that I witnessed my father forcefully restraining her by using his hands.
"... .No. D-Dad she's hurting."
-Thud
I mustered the courage to speak up and inform my father of the pain he was causing her, only to be met with a forceful kick.
...I don't want to cry. ...I want to be strong.
Despite my desire to weep, I am inclined to fight against my own emotions, striving to remain strong.
"M-Mother."
When I turned to seek solace from my mother, she averted her gaze, displaying a lack of parental care and affection.
...That's not how a parent looks at their child.
One day our parents sold us, and my sister had been crying so much. Witnessing the immense sadness that has consumed my sister, I feel lost and helpless, but the least I can do is offer her comfort through a warm embrace.
It has been a year since we were sold, and it appears that my sister has already managed to suppress the memories of our parents.
"Man, you kidnap more children again?"
Are those two people bad? ...where did they sold us? I thought we were residing in an orphanage.
"Well, yeah. They are from slums, and some of them don't have parents. They will be guinea pigs like them."
What did I hear?
"Yeah, some other children are grown-up man, they used to rob and mines underground but now they're weakened I even give them food to eat, but they're still sick so I throw them out on the river. Give me some."
Huh... .
They're dead.
Dead.
I feel vomiting what should I do?
...Endure it.
...I'm scared, and my stomach hurts.
"Anyway did you remove their collar? they will locate us, don't forget to remove other evidence."
"Yeah. The Folios Empire is next to the Virio Empire, right?"
"Virio Empire is one of the NUA Association, don't let your guard down."
"Yeah. How's the treasures from the nobles?"
"They're breaking down, that their treasures are gone! Oh man, I'm trying not to laugh. ...Hhmm, so these are the children, more cries, more. ...This boy is so quiet, is it mind down?"
"Don't scare them."
"Yeah, yeah."
"Where's our comrade?"
"They drink booze. You're creating a collar again! Still, this collar is convenient on another day, one child escaped but you suddenly broke the small stone crystal, and how did you know where the child is?"
"Yeah, this collar has an artifact lined with small crystals running with my mana if I break the crystal the artifact will get smaller, it's the reason they were choking, and I will sense my mana."
"So that's why. Come on! Let's drink booze our comrade is waiting, and those children they already ate right."
"Yeah. Anyway, our next target is the castle, after that, we'll move to another continent."
"I know that──" Suddenly he looked at us.
"It's been one year since these two sisters were sold to us, so they'll work now?"
"Yeah."
I'm scared.
I'm scared.
I'm scared.
Help.
Help.
...We're working hard to death.
Someone.
"""AAAAAAAH! UGHH!"""
Screams. Pain.
What happened?
"INTRUDER! GATHER EVERYONE!"
"What's the hell is going on?!"
"Report, someone is attacking our base it was NUA Association!"
"WHAT IT CAN'T BE-- AUGHHH!"
The wind's impact pierced the door, causing it to shattered,and they were also hit by a strong wind.
The woman who arrived at the door was holding the sword.
Amazing.
...I want to be like that too.
The woman looked at the way that teens and children gathered she made a dejected look, worried and looks mad.
"Too many children... Those scoundrels are so getting my nerves up."
"T-That armlet... A-Arias. H-How did you come here?"
"You, don't talk to me like that, let me tell you something. Your hands which are full of sins will be cut off, do you want to?! If you don't want to, then surrender now!"
"Y-Y-Yeah, e-everyone d-drop your w-weapons. W-We are not a match for her."
"Soldiers, those scoundrels capture them. It made me sick, so please hurry up, while I'm healing the childrens."
""""""""Affirmative."""""""""
However, in an unexpected turn of events, my sister, who had been frightened by the noise, suddenly stood up from her previous position beside me, and closed her eyes, now standing up, "Mom?"
Huh?
She was now in a state of bewilderment and dropped her sword as she tried to comprehend the situation.
"Mom!!!"
My sister, overwhelmed with joy, began crying and ran towards her.
The woman knelt down and then stood up, leaving me astonished.
...Why? Why she would show such care and affection towards us, considering we were strangers?
Despite my skepticism, she embraced my sister, disregarding her dirty appearance, and provided her with comfort as she healed her.
Witnessing this display of motherly love, I couldn't help but feel a tinge of envy – the woman and my sister had formed an instant connection, much like a family.
...I wonder what will happen to us.
"Sister, Mom is already here!" She gleefully cried out, and her innocence brought a smile to my face.
...What can I do for you? I genuinely wanted to see you happy, as I yearned for my happiness above all else.
The woman approached me, fixing her gaze upon me while carrying my sister, and sat down.
"You did your best."
She comfortingly informed me, at that moment, tears began to stream down my face as I realized that I was crying.
"Aa..aaa.. waahhh-wahhh."
The woman then embraced me, and I found myself unable to control my tears any longer.
The heavyweights on my shoulder are gone.
I'm very happy.
Ah...I'm sleepy.
I hug her tight.
– – A sign that she won't leave me behind.
—3rd POV
My sister is experiencing hunger, so I am currently traversing the streets in search of food for her.
My parents are adventurous and tend to make infrequent visits to our household. As a result, I have begun observing another family.
"...That's a family?"
The more I contemplate this notion, the more I am able to perceive it.
If there was any possibility for me to have experienced happiness like everyone else?
I am unable to comprehend the reasons behind my parents constant disputes.
...I have gained a new understanding, regarding this family. Each time my parents were present, they engaged in arguments.
...Why must they argue in front of their child?
... ..It is my fervent desire to belong to a stable family.
I yearn to be part of a different family, one where such conflicts do not occur. In my attempt to prevent further escalation, I have chosen to remain silent and refrain from asserting myself.
So I wouldn't make things worse.
Now that I have returned home, hunger grips me, yet the food I have acquired is intended for my little sister, who is frequently in need of nourishment. I wonder if my parents have arrived back home.
....Have they gone home?
I have overheard the cries of my little sister, indicating that she may have made a mistake.
My sister has the qualities of Innocence, clumsiness, and cheerfulness, and over time, she has managed to forget the things that troubled her.
"UWAAAAHHUUUNHHWAAAH."
... .....
It was with great distress that I witnessed my father forcefully restraining her by using his hands.
"... .No. D-Dad she's hurting."
-Thud
I mustered the courage to speak up and inform my father of the pain he was causing her, only to be met with a forceful kick.
...I don't want to cry. ...I want to be strong.
Despite my desire to weep, I am inclined to fight against my own emotions, striving to remain strong.
"M-Mother."
When I turned to seek solace from my mother, she averted her gaze, displaying a lack of parental care and affection.
...That's not how a parent looks at their child.
One day our parents sold us, and my sister had been crying so much. Witnessing the immense sadness that has consumed my sister, I feel lost and helpless, but the least I can do is offer her comfort through a warm embrace.
It has been a year since we were sold, and it appears that my sister has already managed to suppress the memories of our parents.
"Man, you kidnap more children again?"
Are those two people bad? ...where did they sold us? I thought we were residing in an orphanage.
"Well, yeah. They are from slums, and some of them don't have parents. They will be guinea pigs like them."
What did I hear?
"Yeah, some other children are grown-up man, they used to rob and mines underground but now they're weakened I even give them food to eat, but they're still sick so I throw them out on the river. Give me some."
Huh... .
They're dead.
Dead.
I feel vomiting what should I do?
...Endure it.
...I'm scared, and my stomach hurts.
"Anyway did you remove their collar? they will locate us, don't forget to remove other evidence."
"Yeah. The Folios Empire is next to the Virio Empire, right?"
"Virio Empire is one of the NUA Association, don't let your guard down."
"Yeah. How's the treasures from the nobles?"
"They're breaking down, that their treasures are gone! Oh man, I'm trying not to laugh. ...Hhmm, so these are the children, more cries, more. ...This boy is so quiet, is it mind down?"
"Don't scare them."
"Yeah, yeah."
"Where's our comrade?"
"They drink booze. You're creating a collar again! Still, this collar is convenient on another day, one child escaped but you suddenly broke the small stone crystal, and how did you know where the child is?"
"Yeah, this collar has an artifact lined with small crystals running with my mana if I break the crystal the artifact will get smaller, it's the reason they were choking, and I will sense my mana."
"So that's why. Come on! Let's drink booze our comrade is waiting, and those children they already ate right."
"Yeah. Anyway, our next target is the castle, after that, we'll move to another continent."
"I know that──" Suddenly he looked at us.
"It's been one year since these two sisters were sold to us, so they'll work now?"
"Yeah."
I'm scared.
I'm scared.
I'm scared.
Help.
Help.
...We're working hard to death.
Someone.
"""AAAAAAAH! UGHH!"""
Screams. Pain.
What happened?
"INTRUDER! GATHER EVERYONE!"
"What's the hell is going on?!"
"Report, someone is attacking our base it was NUA Association!"
"WHAT IT CAN'T BE-- AUGHHH!"
The wind's impact pierced the door, causing it to shattered,and they were also hit by a strong wind.
The woman who arrived at the door was holding the sword.
Amazing.
...I want to be like that too.
The woman looked at the way that teens and children gathered she made a dejected look, worried and looks mad.
"Too many children... Those scoundrels are so getting my nerves up."
"T-That armlet... A-Arias. H-How did you come here?"
"You, don't talk to me like that, let me tell you something. Your hands which are full of sins will be cut off, do you want to?! If you don't want to, then surrender now!"
"Y-Y-Yeah, e-everyone d-drop your w-weapons. W-We are not a match for her."
"Soldiers, those scoundrels capture them. It made me sick, so please hurry up, while I'm healing the childrens."
""""""""Affirmative."""""""""
However, in an unexpected turn of events, my sister, who had been frightened by the noise, suddenly stood up from her previous position beside me, and closed her eyes, now standing up, "Mom?"
Huh?
She was now in a state of bewilderment and dropped her sword as she tried to comprehend the situation.
"Mom!!!"
My sister, overwhelmed with joy, began crying and ran towards her.
The woman knelt down and then stood up, leaving me astonished.
...Why? Why she would show such care and affection towards us, considering we were strangers?
Despite my skepticism, she embraced my sister, disregarding her dirty appearance, and provided her with comfort as she healed her.
Witnessing this display of motherly love, I couldn't help but feel a tinge of envy – the woman and my sister had formed an instant connection, much like a family.
...I wonder what will happen to us.
"Sister, Mom is already here!" She gleefully cried out, and her innocence brought a smile to my face.
...What can I do for you? I genuinely wanted to see you happy, as I yearned for my happiness above all else.
The woman approached me, fixing her gaze upon me while carrying my sister, and sat down.
"You did your best."
She comfortingly informed me, at that moment, tears began to stream down my face as I realized that I was crying.
"Aa..aaa.. waahhh-wahhh."
The woman then embraced me, and I found myself unable to control my tears any longer.
The heavyweights on my shoulder are gone.
I'm very happy.
Ah...I'm sleepy.
I hug her tight.
– – A sign that she won't leave me behind.
