Chapter 100: Aiyana’s First Sunrise

Returning to Lunaris with baby Aiyana in his arms, Shisui walked through the grand palace halls. Irylia met him first—concerned, then stunned, then tenderly delighted when she saw the baby's sleepy face.

"You adopted her?" Irylia whispered.

"I had to. She's alone, just like I was," Shisui said. "She's my daughter now."

Irylia beamed. "Then she's part of our family."

Later that day, Shisui approached his father, Masaki Morinaka, who was reviewing wedding security measures with his advisers. At first, Masaki furrowed his brow in confusion, but as Shisui gently placed baby Aiyana into his arms, the old Daimyo softened.

"She's named after Mother?" Masaki asked, voice tight with emotion.

Shisui nodded. "She's kind… I can feel it. She deserves the Morinaka name."

Masaki looked into Aiyana's eyes—calm, curious, and innocent. He turned to the advisers and said with quiet pride:

"Let it be known. From this day forth, she is Aiyana Morinaka. Heiress of the clan's spirit and legacy."

The news spread quickly, and many in the palace were moved by the tale of the abandoned child saved by the soon-to-be prince-consort. For the first time, nobles from both Lunaris and the Land of Flowers saw in Shisui not just a warrior—but a man of compassion, capable of shaping the next generation.

That night, as the stars glistened overhead, Shisui stood with Aiyana in his arms, Irylia by his side.

He wasn't just protecting the world anymore—he was building one.