Ace approached Blind Dog, his gaze settling on the frail girl barely clinging to consciousness.
Her breathing was shallow, and her eyes, though slightly open, held no strength.
He crouched beside them, arms resting on his knees. "She's your sister?"
Blind Dog nodded firmly. "Yes."
Then, as if expecting doubt, he quickly added,
"I know what you're thinking. We don't look alike. But… she's the only person who treated me like family when I was abandoned."
Ace raised a brow. "I didn't ask."
Blind Dog paused, then huffed. "Well… it's still better if you knew."
Without another word, he lifted the spirit apple to his mouth and took a firm bite.
He chewed carefully, his jaw tense as he worked the fruit into a pulp.
Then, leaning down, he gently pressed his lips to his sister's and let the softened apple slide down her throat.
Ace watched in silence.
When Ace saw the mouth-to-mouth feeding, it reminded him of Lily and Xie Ninger.
