Chapter 1832: Silvia’s Family
Chapter 1832: Silvia’s Family
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“What do you mean?” Nepheline asked. “Ah, no, sorry, I don’t mean to pry.”
“It’s fine…” Silvia’s mother replied. “It’s a bit complicated, but Silvia knows about it by now…”
“We never thought much about it, but after connecting the dots, it made sense…” her father added, nodding.
“What is it?” Shade inquired.
“Well, Silvia had a twin sister,” her father said.
“But I had complications during childbirth, and her sister didn’t survive,” her mother explained. “This is something Silvia already knows…”
“I-I see… I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to make you reveal such a thing…” Nepheline said, feeling terrible.
“It’s alright…” Silvia’s mother reassured her. “You’re heroes. We know you meant no harm with your question. You were probably just concerned about her.”
“Then…” Shade’s eyes widened. “Her soul being so large…? Don’t tell me…”
“Yes, Silvia is not just a single person. She is technically her sister as well. Although her sister didn’t survive, her soul remained with Silvia, merging into the same body,” Silvia’s father explained. “She’s always had a little voice in her head. That’s her sister.”
“What?!” Aquarina overheard from a distance. “Silvia, why didn’t you ever say that?!”
“Eh? What’s wrong? Hehe!” Silvia giggled. “…I had to?”
“I mean, no… I was… I’m sorry…” Aquarina said, hugging Silvia. “I didn’t know you went through that…”
“Hm… but my sister is always within me. We’re always together, so it’s fine,” Silvia said, smiling cutely. “Khepri already knew too.”
“I chose to keep it a secret. Such a matter isn’t something you casually discuss,” Khepri said, sighing. “But I suppose it was time you learned the truth.”
“So that’s why her soul is so large and why she can create multiple Soul Weapons…” Justicio said. “That’s… amazing, but yes, I’m sorry.”
“Don’t be sorry!” Silvia exclaimed, smiling. “We both like you, Justicio!”
“Huh?” Justicio looked confused but quickly blushed as he realized Silvia was growing more assertive.
“In a way, her sister is still alive within her,” Silvia’s father said, smiling gently.
“It was a miracle, as if Silvia refused to let her go,” Silvia’s mother added. “As twins, they’re very similar, and they have sort of merged, so it’s hard to tell when one or the other speaks.”
“But we love them both,” Silvia’s father said. “They were originally called Sil and Via, but when they were born this way, they became one: Silvia.”
“Well… I’m happy for you,” Nepheline said, nodding. “Sorry again for prying into something we shouldn’t have…”
“It’s truly an incredible miracle,” Shade said. “I never imagined this would be the reason. This world is full of wonders, indeed.”
“Thank you for looking after our troublemaking daughter,” Silvia’s mother said. “She can be quite hyperactive at times and get into trouble, but since Aquarina came into her life, she’s been changing for the better. She’s become more responsible and has grown a lot, even forming a bond with her spirit, Khepri. And from the rumors we’ve heard, she’s also friends with the Great Oasis Spirit, right? Wow!”
“Yes, thank you for always being there for her, Aquarina,” Silvia’s father added. “And we’re sorry for any inconvenience she might have caused…”
“Hey, I’m not that bad!” Silvia protested, embarrassed by her parents’ excessive apologies. “Right, guys? I’m a good girl!”
“Uh, yeah,” Aquarina nodded.
“Sure,” Justicio agreed.
“Grrr! Why are you acting like I’m not?!” Silvia huffed, growing grumpier.
“Anyway, we should get going!” Nepheline said. “All the kids are here. Svana must be getting upset that we’re keeping her waiting.”
“Right, we apologize for delaying you,” Silvia’s mother said.
“Silvia, come here, please,” Silvia’s father called.
“Yes?” She walked to her parents, who both hugged her simultaneously, surprising her. “Oh?”
They kissed her cheeks and caressed her hair, showing everyone how much they loved her.
“We love you,” her mother said.
“And we always will,” her father added.
“Heheh… you’re making me all embarrassed now, Mama, Papa…” she giggled.
“Do your best, alright?” her father asked.
“We know you can do anything when you put your mind—or minds—to it,” her mother said, nodding.
“Sure! We’ll do it!” Silvia spoke not just for herself but for the two girls who formed her, the fusion of the twins’ souls.
She ran back to her friends, still reeling from the revelation that Silvia was two twins in one body. The explanation of her powerful soul could not have been more surprising or complex!
“Then we’re off. Let’s go through the skies, though,” Nepheline said.
“Leviathan, please take us to the Inheritance Trial building. You know where it is, right?” Aquarina asked.
“Raaarr!” Leviathan nodded, allowing everyone to climb onto his wide, long back before soaring into the skies, gliding through the blue expanse and clouds.
“Wooohooo!” Silvia raised her arms as usual, giggling and hugging Justicio from behind. “The wind today is so refreshing, guys! Don’t you think?”
Justicio and Aquarina glanced at their friend, realizing that, despite everything, she was still herself.
“Yeah,” Justicio said, nodding with a gentle smile.
“It’s nice, yeah!” Aquarina giggled.
The friends talked and laughed, their nervousness and tension fading with Silvia’s presence. Her cheerful personality reminded Aquarina of Sylphy, always striving to make everyone smile and lift their spirits.
With Silvia around, no one could stay gloomy. Even the most reserved people, like Celeste, softened in her presence, growing kinder the more time they spent with Sylphy.
Aquarina knew such people were rare. Their ability to uplift others came naturally from their hearts, not from effort, which made them so remarkable. This was why she had fallen in love with someone like Sylphy.
It wasn’t just because Sylphy was beautiful—though Aquarina had to admit Sylphy might be the most stunning girl she had ever seen—but also because of her radiant heart, her gentleness, her kindness, and her relentless drive to move forward.
She knew Sylphy wasn’t perfect, though. Sometimes Sylphy felt down, but when that happened, everyone she had cheered up and supported, including Aquarina, would rally to her side.
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