Azaenn Castle.
Madam Antova quickly walked through the corridor and then slowed her pace when she reached Fulon's bedroom door.
Standing at the door, she raised her hand to knock, but hesitated for a moment.
"Sister, come in!" Fulon's voice came from inside: "I heard your footsteps!"
Antova was not sure how her light footsteps could be heard by Fulon, but she opened the door nonetheless upon hearing this.
Inside, Fulon was teaching Little Nuomi to read, with two massive creatures lying at her feet.
One was a leopard, the other a deep blue tiger.
The two felines were resting, and upon seeing Antova enter, merely opened their eyes briefly, recognizing her as a familiar person before closing them again.
The servants of Azaenn Castle were accustomed to these two felines, as they were raised by Antova and Fulon since childhood.
"Mama, hug!"
Little Nuomi stretched out her chubby little hands with a cheerful smile upon seeing Antova enter.
