Moonlight After Sunset's
New house

"The place that is often overlooked is the safest place to hide."

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The Marques of Winter region had more forests than any other noble territory. The forest that Marques possessed was mostly inhabited by ferocious monsters and rare saint beasts.

Many of the great knights were born into the Winter family, even lowly servants were at least level 3. They often go on expeditions once a month to reduce the number of monsters in the forest.

It was because of this important task that why Marques winter's standing in the kingdom was equivalent to that of a Duke. There are times when the position of Marques Winter is about to be taken over by other nobles.

However seeing how many monsters in the region made many nobles riled up and ended up thinking twice before trying to provoke them.

Dusk knows clearly about it thanks to the original handwriting of Dusk. It is for this reason that Dusk strives to stay close to Muna so that his goal is quickly achieved.

"Miss, there is a black figure behind the big tree," whispered Eza quietly but could still be heard by Dusk and Dian.

"Miss, stay behind me."

Dian stood a step ahead of Dusk with her right hand holding the dagger beside her robe and prepared to attack at any time.

"Relax, I know the figure." exclaimed Dusk indifferently at Dian who was still staring strangely at the figure.

Dusk then pulled slowly on Dian's wrist to keep him beside her, the same thing did Dusk do to Eza who was already preparing with his sword.

"Calm yourself" exclaimed Dusk before they came before the mysterious figure.

"Forges?" ask the figure with the sound of his feet.

"Are you right about him?" the question came back when he saw Dusk smiling warmly.

"I know you must have so many questions against me but unfortunately I won't say anything. Since you were the first person I saw when I first opened my eyes, you should at least take responsibility until the end."

"How are you?" twilight asked as the figure was still silent rigidly before him.

"What the fuck?"

"Are you not happy to see me?"

"No, not that. I just..."

"Sorry to have sent a letter out of the blue, I don't want the enemy to know of its current existence. Besides, you're the only person I can trust."

"believe it? What kind of shit is this?"

"I'm not kidding, Muna."

"Huh, you're driving me crazy."

Erang Muna was frustrated when she saw Dusk who was still smiling warmly in front of her. Honestly, Muna was angry with her indifferent attitude.

"Can't we talk in a better place?" ask Dusk while glancing around him.

"Huh, shit. Follow me."

Although upset but Muna still bring Dusk to a place that is not far from their current position.

The place was very quiet, despite being in the forest but the atmosphere there seemed very safe and comfortable. There is also a simple castle with large buildings around it.

"What is this place?" tanya was curious about the building she had just seen.

"This is a place where I often practice before entering Academics" Muna replied indifferently as she entered the building before her.

"Why is there a lake here?"

Dusk looked startled when he first entered the building that looked quite large. Behind the building there is a huge lake. The lake even has a cliff at its end.

"This is the lake where I first found you back then."

"Huh, what?"

Dusk looks shocked by what he just heard, the word 'find you' makes Dusk think of the incident where he was accidentally dragged into this world.

"How can you?" tanya Dusk returned while staring intently at the lake.

"I also do not know, after all the visible eyes of this building can not be seen just like that and most likely you have been removed from the cliff that is ahead there."

Muna showed a cliff in front of them, although dark but moonlight greatly helped the lighting in the place.

"Sit down."

Muna hinted for Dusk to sit on the chair in front of her.

"Thank you" cried Dusk who was still looking towards the lake.

"Miss, I will try to check this place out" whispered Eza quietly who could only be heard by Dusk.

"As far as you go" said the twilight before taking a big step towards the seat in front of him.

Eza who saw the nonchalant answer from the lady immediately went out of the building to look around the lake while Dian was still beside Dusk who now began to have a light conversation with Muna.

"Where have you been all this time? Ah no, are you okay after that day?" muna asked while remembering the incident where Dusk disappeared along with Dian and Kun.

"I need a lot of time to heal, but there's something important I want to talk to you about right now."

Muna's eyes began to focus when she heard there was something important that her best friend wanted to talk about.

Muna did not know at all that Dusk always closed himself from all of them, he looked so fragile but also strong. Muna knows that Dusk has many secrets behind him but he remains silent to continue to maintain the privacy of his best friend.

"What's that?" muna asked with a curious look.

"You must have known, after that incident there must have been a lot of nobles who would look for me. I also can't tell you where I was when I was unconscious."

Muna calmly heard the explanation of Dusk.

"I just want you to tell them that I've been in your house all this time."

"Senja, I won't ask what your reason for doing this is but you should know if it's going to make Luna and the twins hurt. They're looking for you, too."

"That's why I need your help."

"Why me?"

"Because you were the first person I met when I opened my eyes at the time. You are also very trustworthy even though they can be but different from you, you put other people's feelings ahead of yourself."

"Do you want to use me?"

"Unlike that, understand if I can't tell you everything now."

" ... "

"I need some time for that, after all, isn't having one or more secrets a problem."

Dusk knows that Muna really does not like to enter into the privacy of others because that is why Dusk alludes to it at this time.

"You know very well of myself apparently."

" ... "

"Senja, it doesn't matter if it has one or more secrets but if it bothers you then the people around you will get hurt later."

"Sorry."

"Huh, you're really driving me crazy."

" ... "

"Do you know, we've been looking everywhere for you but it's not working at all."

"I'm sorry."

Muna looks very upset even she looks ready to explode at any time.

"I don't think it's okay to tell Muna."

"This moon is just a secret between you and me." Dusk was silent for a moment before he restarted his words.

"I beg you not to say this even to Luna or the twins. I just don't want to drag them into trouble."

"What do you mean? What exactly are you covering up for us?"

"I actually have three basic elements."

Muna looks shocked to hear the words of Dusk, her eyes begin to tremble uncontrollably while holding her breath not to explode at any time.

"Unfortunately my body cannot withstand the powerful energy of the three elements and when one of them is too strong then the mana in my body will explode." it was clear Dusk with a sad voice being held back.

"You must have known if someone born with two elements would be very desirable, let alone me who was born with three basic elements. Not only that, my body is also not strong enough to withstand those three elements."

"I don't want to be in trouble, if the nobles know that I'm dying. What will they do later? I also don't want any such dangerous rumors or anything."

Muna only heard Dusk's words in shock without being able to change the serious expression on her face.

"And that's why I'm often seen as restless. Prof Edward also helps in training this power but since the fire and ice elements are not compatible with each other then when I often cast fire magic then where my ice will break and disintegrate it as well which hurt me during the exam."

"Huh, what? How could? What's more, Prof Edward helped you? And it broke too?"

"Yes Prof Edward did help me, but because there is no balance between the elements, my body would be easily destroyed if either of the two energies were overused."

"Huh, you really drive me crazy, Dusk" Muna once again stroked her hair tightly.

"Why don't you just stop by then if you know it?"

"I was completely unaware of it until finally where in my body was destroyed" exclaimed Dusk honestly with what he told Muna.

"I won't ask where you've been all this time but remember one thing to never ignore your health, no matter what."

"Miss."

"Shut up and listen to me," Muna snapped which made Dusk a little surprised by the change in attitude of his best friend.

Dusk had no idea what Muna was thinking at the moment or how she was thinking.

"I'll help you escape their sight, but you must also promise me to train your strength so that it doesn't repeat itself."

Dusk was silent, he was confused what to react like.

"You can use this place as a training ground. Here no one even those with high-level strength would not be able to see this building because this place was deliberately made by father for my sickly mother first."

"Are you sure?"

Of course Dusk was very happy about it. This place is perfect for training besides there is a connecting lake this place is also hidden.

"Of course, those who come here can only see the lake without being able to see the building in front of it."

"Is that so."

Twilight was very happy with what he got this time. In addition to protection, he also gained a new place to hide.

"I'll make the most of this, as best I can,"

Muna who saw Dusk could only feel calm. It is better than not knowing at all and if the state of Dusk deteriorates, then it will not go far. He is still under Muna's supervision in this place.

Both see the benefits of each other. Muna still could not trust Dusk completely but she could not make her best friend hurt.

"Have you heard the news about them?" tanya Muna made sure that no information was missed.

"Huh?"

Dusk looked confused by what Muna had asked just now.

"I heard that the servant will be put to death in three days."

"Ah, Amelia. I feel sorry for him, because they made him a scapegoat."

"Why do you sympathize with trash like him? I was even grateful that she was going to die but I was also annoyed that concubine Jina was very sneaky in closing the case this time."

"What do you mean?"

"Concubine Jina did various things to keep her daughter safe. She was also the one who helped Sarah to get out of her situation. I think they have a plan behind this."

"Wait a minute, didn't Sarah get away with it because of Dad?"

"That's not true, Duke Ari didn't even do anything to her. Duke also looks unconcerned towards Sarah as the guards drag her out academically."

"It's big news, I think you're going to look after your beloved daughter but this..."

"I also thought so but Duke Ari looks very worried about you, he's looking for your whereabouts after the mess is over."

"I understand."

Although he could not believe it, Morreti had confirmed it before, if Duke Ari had sent all the knights to look for Dusk.

"Senja, what plan are you going to play this time?"

"Don't say that, I look like a criminal."

"It doesn't hurt to look evil, does it?"

"You're right, but this time I plan to tell the whole kingdom that I'm at Winter's residence so those who try to harm me will think twice."

"It's very clever."

" ... "

"This time I will let you take advantage of my position as a friend but next time you have to pay me frankly about your condition."

"Alright," said Dusk in disbelief with Muna who still put on a cold face while talking like that.

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In the morning the whole kingdom was shocked by the new rumors about Dusk. They are confused there are also those who agree even after the incident when the false rumors look real. The twilight seen in the Winter residence was enough to prove that the Marques were really looking after him.

Not only that, even Duke Ari who was originally indifferent to Dusk now seemed to care deeply for him by sending various kinds of healing medicines and clothes to his daughter.

The nobles who tried to attack Duke Ari or Marques now had to think again. They do not want to take a big risk when the two powers have now fused thanks to the friendship of their two daughters.

The king who was the most influential person in this kingdom even sent various kinds of medicines to his daughter's best friend. Not only that even the neighboring countries also sent him various kinds of magic potions for the cure of Dusk.

"Today the power of Duke Ari and Marques Winter is great. Aside from the King's side, they also had the support of neighboring countries. Although it was not a big country, but their strength could not be underestimated."

Rumors after rumors continue to grow among the people. They did not think at all that friendship between the noble daughters could have a major impact on their families.

"The perfect composition" exclaimed one of the residents who was watching the package to the Marques Winter residence.

"The royal princess Luna de Green, the Grand Daughter of Duke Dusk de Ari, the beloved daughter of Marques Muna Winter, and even the twins from the kingdom of Aruna, one of whom is the main heir of the kingdom. Now the five of them gathered together in the name of friendship that made the enemies think twice before attacking them."

"You're right, even more so when one of them is hurt, the other is like a fidelity."

"We should be wary of those five noble Misses, they could be a great threat to us or they might as well be a strength to us."

The citizens were so enthusiastic in calling the union of the great powers that they did not know that the rumors had made the concubine Jina and the enemies of the two households furious.

"This is very exciting" said Lucas who was looking at Dusk with his four friends.

"Master, the preparations are done."

"Alright, let's go,"