~What Matter Most~

'Madam, the bath and meal are ready,' the two little girls yelled softly. Almost immediately, a strong cold air rushed out from the room and pushed them far away from the room. Big stalagmites made of ice formed on the ground from the room entrance to where they stood before stopping as a loud shout that shook the courtyard, 'get out,'. The two girls stood up immediately and rushed out. As they did, a soft voice came into their mind, 'I'm sorry, both of you come back in three hours,' the voice said. 'Yes ma,' the two bowed to the room and left.

'Someone was a bit harsh,' Huno said. 'I'll make it up to them,' Luna said, and increased her pace. 'I'll request them to serve me personally. That would increase their rank, right?' Luna asked. 'Yeah, they become rank two elite, though that will be official when they reach peak realm,' Huno said. 'What good luck they are already higher than the elite just after their first day,' he added. 'The heavens are with them, alright my king hush, I'll like to concentrate,' Luna said with her fingers on his lips. Huno obediently kept quiet and watched her.

...

~Three Hours Later~

The two girls came back this time. They both stood at the main gate of the courtyard and one held a tray in her hands. They stood there quietly, waiting. And they didn't dare to announce their presence. The icicles were gone, and the ground was covered with white. After ten minutes of standing in place, a voice came to their ears, 'come in,'. They bowed and walked in. Luna stood in front of the room wearing a different robe. The little girls bowed and greeted, 'we have seen the second madam. Please forgive us,'. 'It's alright, I was the one who gave you a command. You only obeyed. What are your names?'.

'Xx-nine-eight,' one of the girls replied. 'Xx-nine-nine,' the other replied.

'Alright, from now on you'll serve me personally, from noon for two hours you'll go back to train and you also go back when I'm away after cleaning up, when you are not doing anything for me you cultivate, is that understood, don't embarrass me if within a period you haven't gotten to a manageable realm I'll drop you, concerning the lord you must be careful, make sure you don't have any funny ideas, the moment I have suspicions you'll be dead immediately, I don't care if it was the lord or his orders, I don't think he can protect you when you are dead nor will he take revenge, you work for me and no one else, understood? Please, me and you will have my protection and my care,' Luna said.

'Understood, my lady,' the two said and bowed. 'Hand that over and go prepare the bath. When you are done, break this and leave,' Luna said, handing over an ice ball. She took the tray and stepped into the room.

'Did you really mean it when you said you will kill them?' Huno asked. 'I meant every word, my lord,' Luna said, and dropped the tray on the bed. Huno sat up and faced her. He wanted to say something, but he kept shut.

'Fine, I won't kill them,' Luna pouted as she opened the dishes. She washed her hand and fed Huno. 'You do whatever you want, they are now your people, I have no right to interfere,' Huno said and chewed. He washed his hands and moved his hands to the dishes. Luna raised her left hand and to his, 'don't, I'll do it,' she said. 'Let go,' Huno said. Luna looked at him and reluctantly let go. Huno moved his hand over the dishes, grab a bit and raised his hand to feed her. Luna didn't expect that. She opened her mouth slowly and Huno fed her.

'I remember telling you, I don't need a slave. If I needed one I'll go get,' Huno said and fed her again. Luna nodded, chewed the food while feeding him. 'Do you sometimes miss your world?' Luna asked. 'Not even the slightest, there's nothing there for me,' Huno said. 'Are you sure? There's no one worrying about you there?' Luna asked. 'Why do you ask this?' Huno asked.

'If there's someone, we should let them know you are safe. If you leave one day without me knowing where you are, I'll be extremely worried,' Luna said. 'So, is there any?' she asked. 'There's no need. Beside the cave back was covered by an avalanche. We won't find it,' Huno said. 'I just need to find all the caves around the one you found me in,' Luna said. While they spoke, they fed each other at intervals. Huno suddenly got quiet and looked at her. 'There's no one to forget this discussion,' Huno stood up and said. 'My lord...,'.

'I said forget the discussion, my parents died when I was eight, my best friend who was my family also died there's nothing in that place except pain so end this,' Huno yelled angrily. Luna bowed her head and replied, 'yes my lord,'.

She sat down with her heads down, just staring at the food tray. Huno stood there, staring at her. He wanted to say something but didn't know how to voice it. Luna stood with her head still down, 'I will never be comfortable knowing there's someone out there who sincerely worry about your safety and wellbeing, my lord the bath is ready let us go have our bath,' she said and stood waiting for his reply. Huno didn't reply and walked out and Luna followed closely behind him. They went to the bathroom and had a quiet bath.

...

'Is something wrong?' Xue Li asked. The atmosphere between Luna and Huno when they came out was strange and was quite opposite from what she had expected. The two came out together but after greeting Lee Wei and Xue Li, Huno flew away immediately towards the training grounds. Lee Wei didn't understand why, and neither did Xue Li.

After looking at the two ladies, Lee Wei flew after Huno, giving the two sisters time to talk. 'There's nothing wrong,' Lee Wei heard Luna say as he took off. Almost immediately he did, Huno came back past him. Before landing in front of the ladies.

'Fine, we'll go. There's someone who would be worried. She was like a mother to me,' Huno said. Luna smiled and hugged him. 'Thank you,' Luna said. Huno forced a smile and said nothing. He really did not want to go, but he didn't want his relationship with Luna to be stiff. When they had their bath, the atmosphere was gloomy and Huno didn't like it. He would rather revisit his past than allow his relationship to suffer.

'Thank you, thank you. Maybe we can bring her over,' Luna said. 'Definitely not. I can't bring her here and she won't want to leave. I rather we leave her there and not mention this place. Here won't be safe for her,' Huno retorted. Luna pouted and then smiled. 'okay at least we'll let her know you are well. What kind of things does she like? I'll prepare a gift,' she said.

'What's going on?' Xue Li asked. 'Husband and I are going to try to return to his world,' Luna said. 'Oh, can I follow?' Xue Li asked. 'I'm sorry, I need you and brother to manage the place. If we all leave, it won't be okay,' Huno replied. 'Oh, that's true,' Xue Li said, feeling down. 'What kind of gifts does she like, jewelries? clothes? What?' Luna asked. 'Umm our culture is totally different so clothes is out, she's in a special situation and doesn't wear jewelries so nope, she'll just sell it, I'll love to take money but our money is different,' Huno said and thought. What could he carry back? It will be a shame to go back empty when he had wealth here. 'Get her a very simple amulet, the more simple it is the better or she won't be able to wear it,' Huno said. 'I can't explain why. You won't understand,' he added. 'Okay,' Luna replied. 'Junior sister, I'll need you to buy me jewels made from gold, silver and diamond. Don't use more than three thousand gold, I can exchange those for money over there,' Huno said. 'Okay, I'll deal with it,' Xue Li said.