Chapter 2: A Little Girl Named Yuna

The night wind blows gently. The residents' settlements were pitch black covered in silence and darkness of the night. Only a few lights were still on. A little girl stood in front of a window, her long black hair blowing in the evening breeze, her black eyes staring out at the street, waiting for the one she loved to come home. "Knock-knock" The sound of knocking on the door came from the back door of the house.

"Huh? Sister is home?!" The little girl immediately rushed to open the door at the back of the house.

"Sister, go home. Where have you been? Yuna has been waiting for a long time." Yuna opened the door and immediately hugged her older sister.

"Sorry, Yuna. I came home late. I have urgent business matters. I kept you waiting."

"Hmm, it's okay, Sis. Yuna knows you're busy taking care of work. But please don't push yourself, Sis. Yuna is worried that you'll fall sick."

"Sorry to worry you Yuna, have you eaten yet?"

"Not yet, Sis. Yuna is already waiting for you. Let's eat together, Sis. Yuna has prepared dinner."

"You are indeed my kind little girl. Thank you, Yuna." Scarlett patted her little sister's head who was still hugging her.

"Come on, Sis. Let's go inside, it's cold outside." Yuna let go of her hug and took her older sister's hand. The two sisters walked into the house hand in hand.

In the dining room...
 Yuna has already prepared dinner. At the table already served spaghetti, soup and bread complete with a warm milk drink. Before eating Yuna and I wash our hands. Then we sat across from each other at the dining table. My little sister is the cutest in the world. She is kind, beautiful, and loves me very much. I am grateful to have her as my little sister in this life. We also pray before eating. Soon after, we ate dinner.

"Hmm, as usual, my sister's cooking is always the best in the world."

"Sister, you are exaggerating, my cooking is so-so. It's not as good as what Big Sister makes." My little sister dodged as if to deny my words. At the same time, her cheeks turned red with embarrassment. Very cute.

"Of course, my sister's cooking is the best in the world, even a five-star restaurant's cooking can't beat my sister's cooking. You know Yuna, why can I say that?" I ask Yuna.

"Sister is exaggerating, there's no way like that. What's wrong sis?" Yuna asks me back.

"Because Yuna cooked it with love, didn't Yuna try her best to cook it for your sister?" I reply while teasing my sister.

"That's enough, Sis. You always overestimate Yuna." My sister said shyly. She covers her face with both hands. How sweet. Then Yuna removes her hands that cover her face, then she says, "But Yuna is glad that you are enjoying Yuna's cooking." Said my sister with a smile so sweet. Sure enough, my little sister is the cutest girl in the world.

After dinner, the two of us help each other with the dishes and cutlery. I should have washed it myself, seeing as my little sister had cooked food for me. But my little sister insists on washing it. In the end, we both wash it together. My little sister is really kind.

On the second floor...
 After that, we immediately went to sleep. We have 2 separate rooms. I change into my sleepwear. Then suddenly there is a knock on the door. After that, the figure of a little girl with black hair and red eyes appears. She was wearing a nightgown with a cat pattern on it. The girl is very sweet like an angel who descended from heaven to the world. Yes, she is my little sister, Yuna.

"Sister Scarlett, can Yuna sleep with Big Sister tonight?"

"What's wrong? Is Yuna afraid to sleep alone? Yuna is big right?"

"It's not like that, Sis. It's just that Yuna feels like being with you." Yuna said with dim eyes as if a child who was abandoned by her mother.

So I see, it seems she wants to spend more time with her older sister. I'm quite sorry to leave it so late at night. Maybe he's lonely because she's been left out all day most of the day. If it wasn't for taking care of that 'pig', I shouldn't have abandoned my cute sister.

"Hmm.." I exhale and say, "What can I do, the bed is still loose. Come here!"

"Fine, sis." Yuna immediately jumped at me. She looks happy.

"Careful! You shouldn't jump like that." I caught my sister and touch her head.

"It's okay. Big Sister will catch me for sure, right?"

"You're this. Why can you level pretentious cuteness." I pinch my little sister's cheek fondly.

"Stop it, Sis. Yuna's cheeks will stretch out later."

"Hmm, let's sleep."

"Yes, Sis. Let's sleep."

We also sleep together. I covered my little sister with the blanket I used.

"Sis, what kind of place is the Academy?" Yuna asks me.

"Hmm, Academy?" I muttered while remembering the past. I remember, in this country, children can enter the academy when they are at least 14 years old. At the Academy, they can choose a specialization of expertise before working in society. Most commoners would choose the warrior class. While children of merchants will usually choose the business class. Meanwhile, nobles will usually choose a political or scientific class. The academy study period is at least 2 – 6 years, it can be accelerated or slower depending on the student's will. But it's a shame even though the Academy is open to the public, to enter the Academy also requires a large fee. In addition, the entry selection is very strict. For ordinary civilians who have never acquired basic skills such as reading and arithmetic, it is almost impossible for them to get in there.

I still remember the time I took a business class. I was lucky enough to finish the academy in just 2 years because of my fast learning ability. This year my little sister will also soon follow in my footsteps, entering the academy in the business class.

After pondering for a while, I answered my sister's question, "The academy is a good place to study. There Yuna can quench Yuna's thirst for knowledge of science. Yuna enjoys studying, right?" I reply while stroking my sister's head.

"Yes, Yuna likes to study, Sis."

"Oiya, Yuna will soon be 14 years old, right? Yuna will soon be able to enter the academy."

"Yes, Sis. Yuna will soon be entering the academy. Yuna will study hard so that later after graduation, Yuna can help Sis."

"Good girl." I smile when my sister says she wants to help me. She's a really kind little sister.

"Besides, what kind of place is the academy, Sis?"

"I think it's a good place for kids from different social classes to gather to socialize."

"Socialization?" Yuna asks curiously.

"Yeah, for example interacting with peers. If they're lucky, they can form bonds."

"What kind of bond, sis?"

"Friendship ties, business partners, even if you're lucky you might find a possible partner."

"Did Big Sister have that kind of bond while studying at the Academy?"

"Me? Of course, you have."

"What kind of bond, sis?"

"Tie of friends and business partners, I guess."

"Then what else, sis?"

"That's all I thought. Sister graduated fast so didn't have many ties other than friendship and business partners."

"I'm grateful." Yuna exhales as if relieved by something.

"Sister, stay like this. Accompany Yuna forever, Sis."

"Don't worry, Big Sister isn't going anywhere. Am I not your family?"

"Yes, Big Sister is the most precious of Yuna's family."

"Good girl. It's late, let's go to sleep." I stroke Yuna's head gently to calm her down.

"Yes, Sis. Good night."

"Good night, my little angel." It doesn't take long for Yuna to close her eyes and drift off into a deep sleep.

I muttered in my mind. "Live together forever huh? In the world, am I allowed to live happily with my family? If so, that would be a beautiful dream."

"My hopes are not big, I just want to live in peace with my family. If the world were fair, maybe it would be better."

"But this world is not like that, peace is a high price."

"I still think about the screams of the poor mothers who lost their children."

"In a world ruled by power, this world is filled with tyrants."

"This world is rotten from the beginning. Tyrants rule and hide behind flawed laws."

"They can do anything just because they feel the most powerful and no one dares to touch them. Baron Porco is one such example."

"Why has the world become like this? Who is to blame?" I just kept pondering it in my mind.

"No matter what, even in this cruel world, I will protect my family. Even if it means fighting tyrants, I will not hesitate to slaughter them."

"Because that day, I already decided, 'that person' opened my eyes to my naivety all along. I can't just stay silent. In this world, if you stay quiet, you might be safe, but in the end, you won't be safe."

"I Scarlett the Princess of Blood have decided to live the path that I believe in."

"Even if it means dirtying my hands in blood, I don't care anymore. For the safety of my family, and for the sake of peace, I will not hesitate to exterminate tyrants to nothing left. Maybe this world would be better off without tyrants."

The turmoil of anxiety still envelops my mind. I hug Yuna tightly to get rid of my worries. I also close my eyes. A few moments later, my consciousness immediately faded.