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**Gaya:**

Lydia had as though returned to that night from several years ago. The descending, fluttering snow as though concealed all the crimes and sins—conflagrations. Smoke from the aftermath. Death. Everything had been covered by snow, the contrasting crimson blood staining the ground.

Lydia had clutched her swords and gazed at the male corpse before her. He was a Human. A Human’s desire for power always blinded their rational and drove them into some crazy actions. He craved to challenge traditions, rules, and himself. But in the end, he failed. Not only him, but his family too.

*Jingle.*

Suddenly, a bell twinkled. Lydia turned around and saw a black-haired little girl who was about 6 to 7 years old hugging a toy wooden harp in her tiny arms. There were no traces of impurity in her big, round black pupils. She took tiny steps to the male corpse and shook his shoulder lightly. But, the lifeless man didn’t respond to her calling. The little girl lifted her head and gazed at the Archangel.

“Is he dead?”

“Yes, he’s dead.”

Lydia looked into the little girl’s eyes and nodded. The latter lowered her head and gazed at the corpse in silence. After a few moments, she lifted her head again.

“Did you kill my father?”

Her voice was totally void of emotion. There wasn’t any traces of hatred, wrath, and fear.

“Yes.”

Lydia simply nodded. Then… the little girl revealed a smile.

“Alright then. From now onwards, you’ll be my owner, Big Sister.”

“It has been a long while…”

Gaya played the final note of the musical piece. Lydia opened her eyes and turned to the black-haired young lady behind her. Gaya sensed her gaze and lifted her head to display a smile in response—an incredibly beautiful smile that was as clear and pure as spring water.

“Your Highness. You don’t have to trouble yourself over it. The strongest survive in this world. My father was weak. He had foolishly chosen to challenge the strong and lost. That was the results of being weak. I never sympathized with my father for his silly choice. He had chosen a wrong path and received his consequences. Back on that snowy day, I made my decision when I saw you standing by my father’s corpse. I favor the strong and as long as you remain strong, I will follow, serve, and contribute my everything to you.”

Lydia revealed a witty smile.

“In other words, you will leave me if I’m defeated? Is that right, Little Gaya?”

“Of course, Your Highness. Your failure means that you no longer have the power to protect yourself, this country, and its people. Since that is the case, you’re nothing more than a weak being even if you’re an Archangel… I will leave your side when you’re defeated and the country crumbles because I will not follow the weak. They don’t have the right and ability. They aren’t for us to follow, but to dominate instead. They don’t have the authority to rule the world. I only abide by the orders from the strong and not prayers of the weak. Compassion for them is just sinful forgiveness that doesn’t have any effects at all.”

Gaya spoke sincerely. Her smile was still as bright and sweet. Lydia stuck out her little tongue.

“That’s really strict, Little Gaya. Is this your answer as my friend or subordinate?”

“… As your subordinate, of course, Your Highness. If I were to express my thoughts as a friend, I don’t wish to see the arrival of that day… But if that day comes, I will fulfill your wish before I leave you. This is my promise to you as a friend.”

“Thank you for your honesty, Little Gaya.”

“You’re welcome, Your Highness.”