Ceding Territory, Paying Indemnity

Rhode sat by the edge of his bed. The corners of his lips perked up into a gentle smile as he looked at Icy Snow, who had fallen into a deep slumber. The young lady's schedule never changed. She always slept at the time she indicated. Of course, before she fell asleep, she blushed and asked for a small request from Rhode.

And that was for him to tell her a bedtime story…

As a matter of fact, this was something that Rhode and his younger sister had always done. When Icy Snow was still a child, she spent a lot of time in their home as her parents were working. So it became a habit for Rhode and his younger sister to look after Icy Snow, which explained their close relationship. When Icy Snow was still a child, Rhode and his younger sister took turns to read her bedtime stories, and it also became Icy Snow's habit over time.

The god of destiny sure enjoys making fools of people…