The World Without My Sister Who Everyone Loved

Chapter 1 - Persephone in Hell (1)

Persephone in Hell (1)

The Kendall Orphanage did not differ much from other orphanages which were on the outskirts of the capital.

It was a place where meals were provided in a poor living environment but were inadequate to help children grow properly. A place where a snake-like director leads over a hundred children keeping a strict watch over them.

The only reason why this orphanage, which seemed to have been cut from the same mold, was special is…

“Once again, you, as wizards, have a duty to defend this empire with all your body and mind in the future.”

The point was that this orphanage only took in children who would become wizards in the future.

“That is why Grand Duke Nacht comes to see orphans like you today. Do you understand?”

“Yes, sir!”

In the midst of a hundred children singing in chorus, a green-eyed child shed a bleak smile.

‘Oh right, it was a place like this.’

Just a few days ago, Sienna had come back to the past.

Having woken up on a hard, shabby bed in an orphanage for the first time in many years, she felt sorry for herself.

Although it was unpleasant to live my life twice, this time there was hope.

Fortunately, Sienna and Loreina were not biological sisters.

To put it bluntly, the two were just guardians supported by the same family.

P/N: Guardians are wizards who guard the empire.

Even after the Hangma War of the founding era, the world was still fighting their enemies.

The empire strove to defend the human land, drawing borders and calling the occupied areas of the beasts as ‘separates’.

The foreign powers tried to destroy the human capital at all costs.

It was an instantaneous quasi-war situation, and local wars took place in various places, and sweeping operations were conducted periodically.

Those who could use magic in this situation were an important resource. For this reason, nobles and even commoners, could become guardians if they had excellent talent.

Orphans didn’t care if they had really outstanding qualities.

Being sponsored meant complete incorporation into an aristocratic society. This is because, in the empire, it was common for aristocrats to marry their children to guardians.

‘To build a more powerful bloodline of wizards.’

Sienna and Lorena were the guardians of a particularly great family.

In the empire, there were three great guardians which were known for being above nobility and even above the Royal Family.

Euros Change

Pereto Changhae

And the Grand Duke Nacht.

Change and Changhae respectively defended their airspace and waters, while Nacht defended their territories.

The ruler of the time, Grand Duke Nacht, was the head of the Army of Hades, which consisted only of wizards.

No matter how you looked at it, he was not in a position to support ordinary people and orphans.

Nevertheless, he offered to sponsor Sienna.

‘I haven’t done much for you.’

No, it would be more accurate to say that I was not capable of doing something because you were in the city.

“She’s the one sponsored by Lord Nacht, but isn’t she worse than a junior in the military academy?”

“It’s already ridiculous to be sponsored by Nacht when she’s only a commoner orphan.”

Being sponsored by Nacht meant being able to marry one of Nacht’s sons..

‘That’s what I’m saying. It’s not even as likely as her having good etiquette.’

In any case, it was a completely different matter from what was and was not possible. And it drove people crazy.

‘You, a mere orphan, received an opportunity that even my child and I weren’t able to get!.’

People accused Sienna of being a shameless orphan who didn’t even appreciate her luck.

Especially since Loreina was next to Sienna.

Unlike Sienna, who was lacking in many ways, Loreina was the light of the historic Count of Minangsi, and was so gifted that she could be called a genius.

Therefore, people praised Loreina in order to criticize Sienna.

Now that I think about it, if it weren’t for me as a shield, Loreina could have been exposed to threats and criticism.

No, Loreina was flawless. Would she be okay without me…?

Sienna shrugged indifferently.

‘It doesn’t matter. It’s going to be unrelated to me anyway.’

Fortunately, it was easy to avoid her at this point.

‘This time, I don’t need to be sponsored by the Nacht family.’

If you can’t win, avoid it.

Now that I’m back in the past, I may ask to have a bigger dream, but Sienna knew it well.

She stood no chance against Loreina. Even dreaming of revenge is beyond my reach.

‘I’d lose either way.’

While Sienna was lost in thought, the director’s speech continued.

“Thank you very much for your visit to the inspection today, Grand Duke Nacht, the head of the Army of Hades which consists of ten thousand wizards…”

Kendall’s director’s lengthy explanations left his son’s eyes dull. In the end, the director chose a more straightforward method.

“Wake up! If he frowns, orphans like you may die in an instant!”

“Hui…”

“Do not make a fuss, do not cry, do not do anything! There is no possibility that He will support you anyway. If you don’t want to die, shut up and stay quiet!”

Although it was scary, the director’s policy was not very different from Sienna’s thoughts.

‘Let’s not stand out.’

It was because of her distinct behavior that Siena had become the so-called “Child of Nacht,” sponsored by the Great Ruler.

In the past, Sienna made a grave mistake when she tripped and fell in front of Grand Duke Nacht, who had been on an inspection trip to an orphanage.

Instead of punishing her, he offered to support Sienna.

At that time, I was only glad that I didn’t get scolded by the director.

I don’t know what I’ll go through in the future.

‘Anyway… so this time, you just have to be invisible.’

Sienna calmed her heart that was about to beat out of her chest.

Orphans who are not sponsored usually enter military academies and serve as soldiers.

Sienna was this time thinking of going down the same path as other ordinary orphan wizards.

“Your Highness, you’re here!”

The heavy sound of footsteps ringing through the space.

‘Let’s calm down.’

If nothing else, Sienna was confident she would not make such a childish mistake like falling down because she lost her footing.

The only thing left is to wait for Lord Nacht to leave after his inspection.

With more than a hundred children holding their breath, the sound of footsteps grew closer.

‘It’s all right, it’s all right.’

Sooner or later, it will be over with a little patience.

As she held her breath anxiously, Sienna waited for the sound of Lord Nacht’s footsteps to pass her.

But….

“….”

Tck, the sound of footsteps stopped. They had stopped right in front of Sienna.

The Duke, who was carefully strolling in front of the children, stopped right in front of her.

Bump, bump, bump.

My heart, which had been trying to keep calm, began racing.

‘Oh my god….’

I don’t think so, Maybe I’m just imagining things…?

Fortunately, Grand Duke Nacht had only stopped in front of Sienna, but did not apathetically declare, “Let’s do this child,” as he had done in the past.

‘It’s just an coincidence,’

Siena eagerly waited for him to move his feet once something caught his interest.

But the strange coincidence did not end there.

“Oh, my God, Your Grace…”

Something more unbelievable happened.

Grand Duke Nacht knelt on one knee in front of Sienna.

“…..”

The Grand Duke lowered himself as low as he could, but still failed to make eye contact with Sienna. He had such a large frame, that small, skinny Sienna was a distinct contrast in comparison.

However, I felt something even though I didn’t look at his face.

‘Just standing close to him you can feel powerful magic…’

A chill that spreads the cold like a person who comes home through the misty dusk.

An overpowering sense of oppression.

All from Grand Duke Nacht.

‘But, Why…’

He’s in front of me… why?

She was so surprised that Sienna even forgot to breathe.

“…What’s your name?”

“…..”

I didn’t want to answer.

The child next to her, unable to see Sienna’s face, which had hardened, elbowed her hard.