Word of Yuna's newborn spread quickly through the village. Soon, the news reached the royal palace.
And on that day, the Princess of Shinkai herself arrived—Lady Selena.
She was known as the Moon of Shinkai, the perfect blend of beauty and power.
Loved by all, feared by her enemies. Calm, elegant, and deadly in battle.
Her Gravity Threads made her an untouchable fighter, her Lunar Veil shone like a divine shield, and her unmatched magic powers made her the pillar of the village.
But above all—she was known for her kindness.
The villagers gathered to see her as she gracefully walked to Yuna's house, smiling softly at everyone she passed.
When Selena stepped into Yuna's house, the entire atmosphere felt lighter.
She smiled warmly as she approached Yuna, her silver hair glimmering softly.
"Is this your baby?" Selena asked, holding out her hand gently.
"Yes… her name is Mira," Yuna said with a shy smile.
Selena smiled. "A beautiful name for a beautiful child." She softly played with the baby's little hands, her presence filling the room with peace.
Then, her gaze turned to Sayura.
Sayura stiffened, expecting questions—"Who are you, where are you from, why are you here?"
But Selena simply smiled.
"How are you feeling?" she asked.
Sayura was taken aback. "I... I'm well. Thank you."
"I'm Selena," the princess introduced herself kindly. "I'm glad to meet you."
Selena's eyes then gently searched the room. "Where are your babies?"
Sayura carefully brought the twins forward.
Selena's eyes sparkled as she looked at them. "How adorable! What are their names?"
Sayura hesitated for a moment, then quietly said,
"Her name is Rina. His name is Kevin."
Selena repeated their names with a soft smile.
"Rina and Kevin … Beautiful names. They will grow strong, I can feel it."
She gently played with the babies, her presence so natural, so kind, that the tension in the room briefly faded.
But then Selena asked,
"Where is their father?"
The air thickened.
Sayura's lips trembled but she stayed silent.
Selena asked again, her voice gentle but firm. "What happened to him?"
Yuna quickly answered,
"She's… my friend. Her husband was killed. She's from another village. It wasn't safe for her there, so she came here."
Selena's soft eyes held no judgment.
"Is that so? What really happened?"
Sayura lowered her gaze, her voice fragile but honest.
"He was a good man. He did many good things, but he made enemies. They killed him. I had nowhere to go. I just wanted to protect my children…"
She couldn't bring herself to speak Kaizen's name.
Selena smiled gently. "Sayura… you can stay here. No one will harm you or your children in Shinkai."
Sayura's eyes widened. "But… if they come—"
Selena's gaze sharpened, her soft smile becoming firm.
"This is Shinkai. No one dares bring harm here."
Her voice was steady, like the pull of the moon—calm, irresistible, and firm.
"Under my watch, no one will touch you. The protection of this village is not something that can be challenged."
Yuna quickly added, "She can stay with me. I'm alone here… it would be good to have her."
Sayura's heart swelled with gratitude. She bowed her head, tears glistening.
"Thank you, Princess. Truly… thank you."
Selena smiled warmly. "Welcome to Shinkai. You are safe here."
The moment felt peaceful.
For now… life would be calm.
Days passed. Seasons changed.
Sayura raised her children with Yuna by her side.
Their laughter filled the small house.
Now, they were ten years old. But something was coming…