However, Aliana couldn't refuse Aslan's desire to spoil his daughter. As the only child that Aslan and Zara had, Aliana was the center of attention in this family. Her father pampered her, while her mother was quite strict.

Aslan didn't work and was a house-husband, taking care of their home. It was her mother who worked to provide for the family. As someone who had lived in modern times, Aliana didn't see anything wrong with women working to support their families. However, what puzzled her was the nature of her mother's job.

She was a miner.

It was a physically demanding job, something you'd expect women who liked cleanliness and hygiene to avoid. But it seemed to be the norm in this world, or maybe just in this city. Because all of Aliana's neighbors and friends' mothers were also miners.

When Aliana tried to ask her father why Zara worked as a miner and not Aslan, her mother overheard the conversation unintentionally. In the end, Zara beat Aliana until she cried and begged for forgiveness.

Fortunately, Aslan quickly intervened before it could become Aliana's newest trauma. He comforted Zara, saying that Aliana didn't mean to insult him. With a gentle smile, Aslan answered Aliana's question, "It's because women are stronger than men."

To this day, Aliana didn't understand what Aslan meant, and it remained one of the questions that piqued her curiosity.

"Aliana, today is your birthday. What kind of gift would you like?" After smothering Aliana's face with kisses, Aslan asked with a big smile.

Knowing that her family couldn't afford expensive gifts, Aliana asked for something she considered simple. "I'd like a birthday cake," she replied, trying to sound genuinely excited.

"Hehehe, in that case, we'll have a birthday cake tonight. But you'll have to be patient and wait for it, alright? You'll get it after your mother comes home," Aslan said, squatting down to be at eye level with Aliana.

"Okay," Aliana nodded and smiled.

"Good girl!" Aslan laughed, ruffling Aliana's hair.

"Now, put your school bag in your room and go clean up. Boys don't like dirty girls," Aslan continued, his words sounding familiar as if it were an everyday thing.

Aliana nodded and hurried to her room to put away her school bag, trying to push away thoughts about the strangeness of Aslan's statement.

While the cold water was running over her body, Aliana suddenly heard a ringing bell followed by a robotic voice.

*Ding!

[Main Quest: Became the wife of Baralyn Rajendra Chandra Mahendra.]

>> Baralyn was a perfect man in every aspect: strength, character, lineage, and destiny. Anyone who became his wife could be assured of reaching the pinnacle of this world. However, it also meant that anyone who wished to become his wife would have to contend with other strong women who coveted him. As the saying goes, the sweeter the flower, the more bees it attracts.

Tips: There is a possibility that virginity is one of the requirements for completing this quest.

Reward: ???, Maybe this is what you've always been looking for.]

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