..” Seraphina was stunned. She had never thought that her sister would say such a thing, because Marlina was always so gentle and strong in front of her, no matter how hard life was, she would always strive to solve problems and never complained about anything.

This was the first time Marlina had told Seraphina that she was not happy during those days and nights they had spent together.

“Poverty, hunger, cold, oppression, exploitation… countless sufferings surround me.”

Marlina gazed skyward, the swing gently oscillating beneath her.

“I love my parents dearly, I love you, and everyone around me.

“Yet, I often wonder, when, when will I finally escape these torments?”

“Marli..”

Seraphina murmured softly, now somewhat understanding the pain Marlina spoke of. She too often felt discomfort from hunger and the cold of poverty, but her pure heart didn’t dwell on these hardships. Instead, she found joy in hunting, not just as a means of survival, but as an activity that brought her genuine happiness.

Seraphina didn’t ponder these things, but the sensitive and intelligent Marlina couldn’t help but feel numb and pained by their life.

“Sometimes I wonder what my future holds. Will I marry a simple, diligent man, support each other, and live a life still marked by hardship and poverty?”

The young girl with snow-colored hair falling loosely around her, raised her hand as if to touch the sky, murmuring softly, “But… I am not content.”

Discontent.

Seraphina looked at Marlina’s profile, at her serious and discontent expression, and felt somewhat dazed.

So… this is her sister.

Beneath that gentle and kind exterior, a fiery heart is hidden.

It turned out that in that future, becoming the Lady Violet was not entirely for survival.

In that dark and desperate environment, did Marli’s desires have a chance to be realized?

Because of this, because she understood that Marlina had completely changed, she was not acting out of survival, not out of self-protection, but out of a deep-seated ambition and desire. That’s why the future Seraphina, in the end, chose… to kill her own sister.

Seraphina realized that she didn’t understand her sister at all. J

ust like she never truly understood Ansel.

“What I am not content with is not that I have to live a life of poverty; Marlina turned to look at Seraphina, cach word punctuated.

“What I am not content with is that. I have to struggle in a cold and barren remote area for my entire life, unable to see a more magnificent and broad view!

She touched her sister’s head, “Seri, do you know how scared I was when we were taken away by the Count of Red Frost?”

“I was afraid of losing my dignity, afraid of losing my value, afraid of losing everything that made

me… human.”

Seraphina’s heart clenched, she wanted to say something comforting, but thinking of that future existence, she couldn’t say a word.

In a way, it was she who pushed the future Marlina into hell.

“But fortunately… fortunately, we met. Mr. Ansel

Marlina placed her hand on her heart, speaking with utmost relief.

The current Marlina Marlowe was no longer the village girl who could only use her intelligence to carefully play against the tax officer.

In the Red Frost territory, any noble who saw her had to bow, and even if she left this place, Marlina had the qualifications to converse with more powerful extraordinary beings.

Ansel’s study was open to Marlina, she could borrow any book she needed at will, day and night… Marlina was constantly enriching her knowledge, broadening her horizons, and taking the next step towards a higher and farther view.

And all of this was brought to her by Ansel.

“So I would say that. Mr. Ansel is the most important person to me.”

Marlina said, “Not just because of feelings, Seraphina. But because… our future is here!’

She held the young girl’s face in her hands, speaking with utmost seriousness, ‘Whether you think I’m utilitarian or selfish, Seri, I want to tell you, our future is here, by Mr. Ansel’s side!

“I’m not asking you to trust Mr. Ansel unconditionally, or to rely on Mr. Ansel unconditionally. I just hope you understand that when you’re confused about your path and situation, when you doubt yourself, and even possibly doubt. Mr. Ansel, you have to ask yourself a question first. —” Miss Marlina stared into her sister’s eyes:

“In this world, is there a better choice than following Mr. Ansel?”

“In this world, besides our parents, can we find someone who deserves us more than Mr. Ansel?”

She withdrew her hand, patted her skirt, and stood up with a light laugh.

“Seri, I don’t know what Mr. Ansel said to you, why you didn’t ascend to the throne, or why you’re confused now.”

“All I know is that unless Mr. Ansel abandons me, I will absolutely… absolutely not leave him.”

The young girl who returned to the house turned her head and glanced at her sister, put her finger to her lips, and winked, “Don’t just stand there and let me leave you behind, Seri. I… won’t wait for

you!

She walked into the mansion with graceful and composed steps, while Seraphina, who was sitting on the swing, was startled by the cold wind after a long daze.

“… Yeah, what am I worrying and hesitating about?”

Seraphina looked at her palm, thinking about the words Marlina said to her, she clenched her fist with both annoyance and joy, “What am I worrying about!”

The young girl was annoyed at her meaningless entanglement, and happy that the obstacles in her heart were cleared.

Just like Marli said… in this world, besides my parents, is there anyone better than Ansel for me?

If I can’t even trust him, who can I trust? If I’m not by his side, is there a better place in the world?

The only one who can fight against fate with me is Ansel!

Thinking of the secret that only she and Ansel knew, Seraphina’s heart was filled with surging passion and sweet happiness.

“Idiot!”

She pinched her own cheek and muttered, “What’s there to doubt about Ansel, there are plenty of opportunities to become stronger, and besides, even without that so-called spiritual essence -” freewēbnoveℓ.com

The newly confident Seraphina, with a wild look in her eyes, crossed her arms and raised her head proudly, “Can’t I ever surpass that future self?”

As she voiced this thought, the beast in her soul also roared excitedly. Feeling that surging passion and eagerness, Seraphina shook her head happily and said confidently, “No wonder it’s me… the ascending of the soul is the process of recognizing oneself, it seems that deep down, I also agree

with this view!”

“Even without that spiritual essence, I will definitely be the best!”

Seraphina Marlowe held absolute confidence in this, she firmly believed that she could achieve a self that was even more remarkable than the predetermined future.

And Ansel would definitely pour everything into her without reservation. As comrades, they would depend on each other and surely achieve an achievement that the world could not reach.

After all, Ansel must absolutely trust her.

Absolutely.