Those who heard were shocked.
Old Fairy: Impossible! Only males are born to be heirs - but how did this happen?
Kauno showed Ailin's arm.
Fairy Dwin: Impossible! A girl was chosen?
Garant: With this happening, how can she become king if she's pregnant?
Old Fairy: If only Poya were here now.
Ailin: Who is Poya,?
Old Fairy: She was Queen Aurora's right hand - she knew about the Red Elf clans.
Kauno: Is that so?
Old Fairy: But unfortunately, we haven't had any news of her.
Kauno: Well then, can you hide the appearance of her belly so it won't be seen or noticed before she gives birth?
Old Fairy: We can do that, dear princess.
A few minutes later, after they finished.
Old Fairy: Listen closely. The only ones who can see your true condition in this situation are the two of us fairies and the one who cast the curse.
Kauno: I understand - thank you very much.
They immediately left after finishing their business.
Ailin: Kauno, I'm nervous - I can't seem to settle down.
Kauno: Oh my, you're probably just not used to it.
Ailin: Can you believe it's twins?
Kauno: Tsk... Lin.
Ailin: Hmm?
Kauno: I'm just worried - you'll have a hard time fighting with that.
Ailin: Hmm, don't worry - I can handle it.
Kauno: By the way, do you know anyone you can trust to keep your secret? Someone your parents won't find out from?
Ailin: Brother Adri - he's the only one we can trust.
Kauno: Are you sure?
Ailin: Of course, especially since he has a fairy with him.
Kauno: Right.
Ailin: Where are we going now, by the way?
Kauno: To your place.
Ailin: Oh, I see.
Meanwhile...
Ruseya: It's strange - why do you think they called a meeting?
Tairo: Who knows, maybe they have a good plan.
Dr. Conde: Listen up, all of you!
Our other kin are about to be formed and brought back to life. When they rise, Queen Aurora's warriors will be off our path - we can finally avenge those we lost!
The monsters cheered in delight.
Dr. Conde: You two - you have your first mission from me.
Ruseya: What mission is that, sir?
Dr. Conde: Cause chaos in North Japan to draw out the S.D.
Tairo: Hmph - those guys.
Ruseya: We'll finish them off.
Dr. Conde: Prove that you're worthy.
While Ailin and Kauno were traveling to the Diamond Palace...
Ailin: Kauno, I have some questions. First, on the first day we trained in death practice - I noticed the fairies' reactions when they said "she has returned." Then they called you "princess" and bowed to you - I'm confused about that, and also about what happened after.
Kauno: Calm down - I can explain.
Ailin: From the start, you were the only one with a weapon back then.
Kauno: Alright, I'll start with the weapon. The weapon you saw came from my late father - he was an emperor. As for being called "princess" - I'm said to be the last descendant of Queen Aurora for now. I don't know what a Red Elf really is.
Ailin: Red Elf? Hmm, that must be why you have such unusual powers. But why did you say I'm from King Airon? Who is he?
Kauno: Because King Airon was Queen Aurora's husband. According to my grandmother's story, those like us come from the queen's child - if someone has black hair and red skin, they're from the queen. But if there's human blood in their lineage, they can change their form.
Ailin: Wait, does that mean you can become like that too?
Kauno: I don't know. As for King Airon's line - they have green hair, and when the weapon matches, their hair glows - which means you come from their clan.
Ailin: But Brother Adri has green hair, yet...
Kauno: Maybe his family's lineage is different - after all, you're only half-siblings through your father.
Ailin: Right.
Kauno: I think the fairies know that Brother Adri doesn't have the presence of King Airon's bloodline.
Ailin: Is that so?
Kauno: There's a red fairy in the palace - she should have told me a long time ago.
Ailin: Oh, right!
Kauno: I remember when we were first adopted, she bowed when she saw me.
Ailin: But your hair is blue.
Kauno: In my eyes.
Ailin: Oh...
When they finally arrived, a child greeted them.
Child: Mama.
Ailin: Huh?
Kauno: You're Erean, right?
Erean: Yes, Mama.
Ailin: Hmm...
Erean: Hi, Aunt Ailin.
Ailin: We heard you're the leader of the H.D.O.D.A. East Branch.
Erean: Yes.
Adri: She was chosen because she has the highest grades and his abilities have already emerged.
Ailin: Abilities?
Erean: It's one of my special skills.
She suddenly disappeared...
Ailin: Huh? She's gone... Invisible?
Kauno: Something like that, but she's hiding behind me - blending in with the color of my clothes. It's a skill like an iguana's, right?
Erean: Wow, you're amazing, Mama Kauno!
Ailin: That's so cool.
Erean immediately returned to his original form.
Ailin: It feels like just yesterday, Brother Adri - she was a baby when Kauno became our sister on the second day.
Adri: By the way, what brings you two here?
Ailin: Kauno and I came here because... Brother Adri...
Adri: Looks like this is serious.
Erean: Lady Fairy, how are you?
Adri: Erean, go play for now - we have something to talk about.
Erean: Okay.
They went to the garden...
Adri: Before we talk about why you're here, I heard you two went on a "vacation."
Ailin: Oh, that's because...
Adri: Let yourselves take a break for days or weeks - other branches are handling your missions.
Ailin: We're sorry.
Adri: Anyway, what did you want to talk about?
Ailin stood silently with her head bowed.
Adri: Is there something I need to know? Don't be afraid.
She suddenly started crying...
Adri: Did something happen?
Kauno: It started with a curse. I fought a witch assassin - the day of the tragedy at the agency, when we were on a mission and the enemies attacked, our comrades were caught in the crossfire and lost consciousness.
Adri: In that case, they've already regained consciousness.
Ailin: Really, Brother?
Kauno: The second curse changed my personality, so one night...
Ailin: Wait, let me be the one to say it.
Adri: ?
Ailin: Brother Adri, something happened between the two of us, so...
Ailin bowed her head and spoke softly.
Ailin: I'm pregnant.
Adri: Huh?
Ailin: I want you to be the only one we trust with this, me and Kauno.
Adri: Wait, how did that happen?
Kauno: When that happened between us, that was also the day the third curse was passed on to her.
Adri: Is there a way to lift the curse?
Kauno: Either if I can convince the Witch Assassin, or if we proceed to awaken the Ice Blood Village, because Queen Aurora can remove it.
Adri: If you try to convince the Witch Assassin, I know Ailin isn't ready for the price.
Kauno: Hmm...
Adri: Does that mean she'll carry the curse for a long time?
Kauno: Yes, until she gives birth.
Adri: Tsk, Ailin is too young to be a mother, and you're a...
Ailin: It just so happens, Brother Adri-they're twins.
Adri: Oh... (sighs) Don't worry, no one will find out about this from the King.
Ailin: Thank you, Brother Adri.
Adri: Stay here for more than two months first.
Ailin: Huh? Why, Brother Adri?
Adri: I'll examine you carefully to see your limits and what kind of training suits you.
Ailin: Alright.
No one knew about that secret until they finished those two-plus months.
Ailin: Kauno, I don't know how much longer, but it feels like I'm getting closer to them.
Kauno: Is that so? You know we're the only ones who can see the shape of your belly.
Ailin: I understand. Oh right, we're almost three months along. Kauno, why won't you touch it?
Kauno: Ugh.
Ailin: Don't be shy. Come here, touch it-try to imagine you can feel them too.
Kauno saw that Ailin didn't seem to mind this situation at all; instead, she was happy.
Kauno: Lin, was this your dream someday?
Ailin: The truth is yes, but it just came too early.
Kauno: Is that so.
Ailin held Kauno's face.
Ailin: My dream for us has already come true, so I'm happy.
Kauno: We're still too young to be parents-we're still minors-but I have to take responsibility for this.
Ailin: Don't think about that too much.
Adri: How are you two doing, Lin? What if you and Kauno get married? Do you have any plans to tie the knot?
Ailin: Brother Adri, stop joking around.
Adri: I know you're not one to joke around.
Red Fairy: Good day to you.
Ailin: So it's you.
Red Fairy: I just want to ask, dear Princess Ailin - if I'm not mistaken, you come from the Airon lineage, is that correct?
Ailin: Did Kauno tell you that?
Red Fairy: No, ma'am. But the Mark of you and Princess Kauno has already appeared.
Ailin: Huh? What does this mean?
Red Fairy: It means this is a sign that the time has come to awaken the Ice Blood Village.
She bowed and showed respect.
Red Fairy: Welcome back, our saviors - sent by King Airon and Queen Aurora. I am Poya, the fairy of the beloved Queen Aurora.
All three of them were shocked.
Ailin: You're Poya? The Fire Fairy?
Kauno: If that's the case, you know where the Ice Blood Village is.
Poya: Yes, ma'am. But right now, you need to stay safe - especially since you're in a critical situation. The Clanoma group is spreading everywhere right now.
Kauno: And where are they located?
Poya: The S.D. North Japan is in danger because the enemies are there.
Adri: Are you able to fight now?
Ailin: Of course, especially since Kauno is here.
Adri: Alright, I'll update Marcoshall on the status of the North Branch.
Ailin: Oh, Poya - regarding our Mark, can others see it too?
Poya: No. Because the enemies believe only men can be the Chosen Ones; they don't know that fate can shift.
Ailin: What about the shape on my stomach?
Poya: Perhaps someone cast a curse on you, but those without witcher abilities won't be able to see it.
Kauno: Only the two of us and Poya can see your condition here.
Adri: That's unfair - how will I know if you can't fight for a while?
Poya: I'll be the one to tell you, dear Prince.
Adri: I wish I were more powerful.
Poya: Someday, when the Ice Blood Village awakens, all good beings who have cared for Princess Ailin and Princess Kauno will be rewarded by the Queen.
Adri: When can we go to the Ice Blood Village?
Poya: We can go any day, but I think it's better if we go with more people.
Adri: I understand.
He called General Marcoshall.
General Marcoshall: Hello - oh, it's you, dear Prince.
Adri: How's the North Area?
General Marcoshall: It's quite critical. The S.D. has a new mission, but...
Adri: They'll be home in a few days.
General Marcoshall: Is that so? Thank you, sir.
After the call ended, the other S.D. members were already waiting in front of General Marcoshall.
General Marcoshall: Hm? Have you been there long?
Vail: We heard that.
Vail: Are they coming back?
General Marcoshall: Yes.
The S.D. members were happy to hear this.
Takari: Will you still feel guilty when you face them again?
Aristar: I don't know.
Raminda: Time flies fast, so I'm ready to train again.
Moiku: You're right - we should show them we've gotten stronger.
General Marcoshall: Things are really different when they're all here.
Meanwhile. (knock on doors)
Witch Assassin: What do you need?
Dr. Conde: Oh, looks like you're getting ready for something.
Witch Assassin: You don't belong there anymore.
Dr. Conde: From the tone of your voice, it seems you lost with your plan.
Witch Assassin: Everything was ruined because of that princess.
Dr. Conde: You're really furious at her.
Witch Assassin: How could I not be? What I wanted was simple.
Dr. Conde: So what is it that you want?
Witch Assassin: Get out of my room.
Dr. Conde: Alright then. By the way, it's been months since I've felt your enemy wandering around - it seems you know why.
Witch Assassin: I know, that's why I'm angry at that princess.
Dr. Conde: Well, I've already given the new member their mission.
Witch Assassin: Do what you want with your decision - just don't bother me here.
After Dr. Conde leaves...
Witch Assassin: Enjoy yourself while you can, princess - final victory will still be mine.
Next chapter 15
the revenge of the siblings in the north branch.