Seeing the tense situation, Gilbert calmly suggested they continue the discussion on the house terrace.
Alright… you can sit wherever you want.
Lily and Sasa, who had been reacting strongly earlier, slowly tried to calm themselves.
The atmosphere turned quiet.
Serious.
After a moment, Lily—whose emotions had stabilized—took the initiative.
She spoke calmly.
So… what should we do now, Mr. Gilbert?
Sasa didn’t say anything.But from her expression alone, it was clear she was also waiting for an expnation.
Gilbert saw how serious the situation had become.
Not because of the fight earlier…
but because the ws of this region were now being questioned by both Lily and Sasa.
Yet Gilbert remained silent.
Seeing that, Lily continued.
Do we… have to fight each other, Mr. Gilbert?
I mean… kill—
Gilbert immediately interrupted.
Of course not!!!!
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.
Then slowly exhaled.
Finally, he spoke.
The truth is…
Those rules no longer apply.
Because this nd…the pce where we live…has already been destroyed.
It is no longer recognized as a territory.
Even before the two of you arrived.
Lily and Sasa looked confused.
Before we arrived?
Gilbert nodded.
That means this pce is officially a wless nd now.
So you don’t have to follow those rules, Lily. Sasa.
The two of them looked at him carefully.
What do you mean, Mr. Gilbert?
Our parents died, didn’t they?
Why are you talking like we weren’t even born here?
The vilgers nearby slowly gathered around them.
They had been listening the entire time.
Lily and Sasa noticed the expressions on their faces.
Many of them looked… sad.
What do you mean?
Why do you all look like that?
Mr. Gilbert?
But Gilbert couldn’t answer.
He simply stood there in silence.
Then a woman stepped forward from the crowd.
Someone Lily recognized.
Lily.
Lily immediately reacted.
Big sister!!
What does this mean?!
Didn’t you say we lived together because our parents died?!
That’s true, right?!
The woman hesitated.
Her eyes were filled with sadness.
I’m sorry, Lily.
But this is the truth.
Haven’t you noticed my hair color?
Lily froze.
Their hair colors were completely different.
I thought… you already knew the answer.
Tears began forming in Lily’s eyes.
That’s impossible!!!
I thought it was because you were born earlier!
That’s why our hair colors were different!
The woman shook her head.
Do you really believe that?
You’ve grown up, Lily.
And the fact that I rarely came home…should have made it obvious.
I’m not your sister.
Lily tried to deny it.
B-but—
The woman cut her off.
That’s enough.
Lily… you’re not from this pce.
Then she turned to Gilbert.
I’m sorry…but I can’t carry this anymore, Mr. Gilbert.
Sasa, whose eyes had begun to water, stepped forward.
So…
I’m not really your niece either, Mr. Gilbert?
Please answer me!
Gilbert finally spoke.
Yes.
Everything you heard is true.
He looked directly at both girls.
The reason you two were brought here…is because you are special.
Unlike the other children who arrived here…you both possessed magic.
He clenched his hands.
That’s why we protected you.
Why we fed you.
Why we raised you.
His voice trembled.
Because we knew you were valuable.
Tears almost formed in his eyes.
That’s why…it would be better if you left this pce.
This nd has only used you all this time.
We even hid your identities…and where you came from.
Isn’t that cruel?
Lily and Sasa stood there in shock.
Silence filled the air.
Even the bright sunlight felt cold.
None of the vilgers moved.
Then suddenly—
Lily and Sasa spoke at the same time.
Their expressions were firm.
We’re sorry, Mr. Gilbert.
But…
we never felt used.
They looked at the vilgers.
Because we are also from this pce.
Lily continued.
Even if we were just children brought here…that doesn’t change how we feel.
Sasa nodded.
We love this nd.
Together they said,
Aissuren.
The vilgers gasped.
Some whispered to each other, shocked that the two girls knew the name.
Gilbert smiled faintly.
Aissuren…
Yes.
That was the name of this nd.
His voice became proud.
A territory near the high titudes.
Known for its strength.Its size.Its tyranny.And its unmatched power.
He looked at Lily and Sasa.
As children—no…as citizens of this nd…it’s only natural that you contribute to it.
Then he decred loudly,
From today onward…without lies, without chains, without manipution—Lily and Sasa are officially citizens of Aissuren!
The vilgers erupted in cheers.
WOOOO!!!
Congratutions, Lily!
Congratutions, Sasa!
Meanwhile, Rendara remained several steps behind them.
He didn’t interrupt.
He didn’t speak.
He simply watched.
His gaze moved from Lily…
to Sasa…
to Gilbert…
to the vilgers.
Like someone studying the flow of events before making a decision.
His expression showed no urgency.
He simply stood there quietly, letting everything unfold.
Then suddenly—
Sasa ran toward him.
She grabbed his hand tightly and pulled him forward.
Facing the vilgers, she shouted,
Alright everyone!!
Since Lily and I are now citizens of Aissuren…
then let’s follow the rules that were created here long ago!
She pointed at Rendara.
I’m going to marry this perverted man!!
Lily immediately ran over.
That’s not fair!!
I’m marrying Mr. Rentaro too!!
The vilgers gasped.
Gilbert sighed.
Lily… Sasa…
Aissuren is no longer recognized as a territory by the kingdom.
Which means all the ws here are technically illegal now.
And the punishments you heard about earlier…were never actually enforced.
But Lily and Sasa shouted confidently.
Then let’s rebuild it!!
They looked at the vilgers.
I’m sure all of you want that too, right?!
Sasa continued.
The Aissuren we love…should become independent again!!
The vilgers roared with excitement.
YES!!!
We want that!!
Aissuren will rise again!!
Gilbert looked emotional.
Lily… Sasa…
I never expected this…
He lowered his head.
I’m sorry for lying to you all these years.
Lily smiled.
Honestly…if we were in your position…we probably would’ve done the same thing.
Sasa nodded.
We will bring back Aissuren’s glory.
Aissuren will be free again!
Suddenly Lily summoned a book with magic.
According to this…if one of us wants to marry Rendara…we only have three days.
She continued.
If he doesn’t marry one of us within three days…he will die.
Sasa nodded calmly.
Then the solution is simple.
We rebuild Aissuren within three days.
If it becomes an official territory again…the w will apply.
She gnced at Rendara.
Otherwise Mr. Rentaro might run away.
She looked at Lily.
Do you agree?
Lily nodded.
Yes.
We must make Aissuren recognized again.
She raised her voice toward the vilgers.
THREE DAYS!!
We will restore Aissuren within three days!!
The vilgers cheered loudly.
Meanwhile Gilbert colpsed from exhaustion.
Haaah…
Rendara quickly caught him.
Holding him easily, Rendara ughed lightly.
Wow… they’re really dedicated, Mr. Gilbert.
As their future husband, I’m actually proud of them.
Evening slowly arrived in Aissuren.
The sky turned orange and purple as the sun sank behind the rooftops.
The dust from earlier had finally settled.
The vilgers gradually returned to their homes.
Doors closed one by one.
Small mps began glowing from the windows.
The excitement slowly faded into quiet.
Eventually, the square was nearly empty.
Only four people remained.
Gilbert.
Lily.
Sasa.
And Rendara.
The evening wind blew gently across the terrace.
The st sunlight painted the old buildings in fading gold.
No more shouting.
No more explosions of mana.
Only silence remained.
And in that quiet Terrace, the four of them stood there—
each thinking about the next step…
before night finally fell over Aissuren.
