Minerva felt that within just five years, she had already experienced a lot of things that she could only imagine in her previous life. A loving father, a warm home, a friend, a caring relative, and her low confidence were all slowly being built up thanks to those who surrounded her.Although there were times that she experienced some life-threatening circumstances, she still managed to get through them.And now, of all the trials that she got through, she would finally face the most dangerous of all. For her, the Dawn of the Fifth wasMinerva exhaled as she laid on her bed. Her father, who was on her side, held her hand tightly. His hands were cold and a bit shaky, so she couldn't help but smile a little. It was obvious that her father was nervous for her."Baby, you remember what I taught you, right?" He asked. Although her father's voice sounded calm, she stil

"My wish… was to make my mother wake up."She looked at the huge tree when she said her wish. Minerva did not know the identity of this tree, but since it said that it could grant her wish as long as it wouldn't hurt anyone, then this was what she blurted out.But honestly, this was the first thing that came into her mind when the huge tree said that it would grant her wish.Minerva already had everything she could wish for. What she only lacked now was for her mother to wake up.Besides, she didn't understand, but she could feel that this huge tree was too capable. Hence, she tried to gamble for this wish of hers.Moreover, she wouldn't lose anything if she tried to wish for that. Aside from the expectation, that is.Still, Minerva was nervous for the huge tree's reply. Would she agree to her wish?"Your wish… I wanted to grant

"You want to go to the Halen Empire?""Yes, mommy."Her mother, Kristina Zariah, just smiled at her before she nodded her head in agreement."Okay, baby.""Right, the Halen Empire's founding festival was just around the corner. We could disguise ourselves to play around." Her father said as he fixed the pillows. Minerva rested her head on her mother's chest as she looked at her busy father."Will mommy be okay?" She worriedly asked. She didn't want to complicate her mother's situation. On the other hand, she wanted to bond with her parents. Her mother was only awake for seven days per year. Therefore, she wanted to make the most out of it."Why can't I? Don't worry, baby. This wouldn't hurt me at all." Her mother assured her in a gentle voice and kissed her on the top of her head.Minerva hugged her mother and nodded

"Welcome to the Halen Empire."Minerva lightly raised the hood of her robe as she glanced outside the carriage. Her blue-jeweled eyes, which had become brown due to her father's magic, shone in glee as she looked around. Her wavy silver hair that turned brown came in between the views when she raised her hood."Daddy, it was so different from Azenla and Toen." She exclaimed in surprise.Unlike the Azenla and Toen Empires, the Halen Empire was located in the far west of the continent. Hence, the vast sea could be seen as soon as they arrived on the Halen Empire's territory. As they needed to climb a mountain before they'd arrive on the Halen Empire, the twinkling vast sea could be seen in a clear view.Minerva could not help but sigh. This was too beautiful. This was the first time that Minerva saw the sea with her naked eye in both of her lives.Back then,

"Daddy, Mommy, what's on the seaside on the northwest?"Both of her parents looked at Minerva when she suddenly asked that out of the blue. "Before, it was only a place of ruin. I heard that there was a large fire during lowtide that devoured the houses. But it had been years since I last went there, so I wasn't sure if it was still the same as before. Why?" Her father asked after he explained.Minerva pursed her lips. She looked around them to make sure that no one was around or looking at them."No one was here, baby." Her mother assured her. "What was it?""Harika said that I should go there.""Harika?" Her mother asked in confusion.Her father faked a cough. "It's Sora.""Oh!" She exclaimed, "Did our baby come out with that name?""Yeah."Minerva squinted her eyes but she did not say anything. She just listened