The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

However, there is one game that all four of them can play together and enjoy – that is "hide-and-seek," a game that Sylvia has been playing since she was an egg baby and still finds interesting.

In this game, the personalities of the four little guys are vividly portrayed.

Tessa only ever wants to be the one "finding people"!

She seemed to treat hide-and-seek as a physical training exercise and a search drill. Once it started, she was like a wound-up toy motor, running around the yard with a whooshing sound. She didn't miss any of the bushes, flower stands, or even the blankets drying in the sun. She could run back and forth seven or eight times without getting tired. Instead, she became more and more excited as she chased, her little face turning red and her laughter deafening.

The one Dorella is the easiest to find.

Eight or ten times, she would choose to hide without thinking in the wisteria tree in Moran's front yard, thinking that she would be well hidden behind the dense flowers and leaves. Little did she know that her dark green hair and emerald green dress were particularly conspicuous in the purple cascade of flowers, and Tessa could often "catch" her without lifting a finger.

Sylvia is undoubtedly a "master of hiding".

Her little head seemed to contain a three-dimensional map of the entire yard and details of every item, allowing her to find unexpected hiding places every time.

Inside the empty flower pots, in the storage cabinet compartments piled with soft cushions, and even once, she squeezed herself into the bottom of a creaking coffin.

She never hid in the same place twice, making Tessa's search a challenging one.

Evelyn is the most laid-back, but sometimes that's quite effective.

She could always find a comfortable and secluded corner, such as behind a sun-drenched wicker chair or in the folds of heavy, hanging curtains, and then... she would simply fall asleep.

No matter how Tessa called out, ran, or even passed by her, she remained still, breathing evenly and without making a sound.

Several times, she would only slowly crawl out of her hiding place, rubbing her eyes, after the game was over and the mothers started calling them for dinner. This made Tessa, who had been searching for a long time, yell in anger, and also made Sylvia admit defeat wholeheartedly.

After all, who would actually fall asleep while playing hide-and-seek?
While the children played by themselves, the four witch mothers, Moran, Vasita, Sylph, and Lilith, would often gather in the wooden pavilion, drinking afternoon tea and watching the children play with smiles, sharing their little stories and troubles.

“Speaking of which, the children are all a year old now,” Vasita said, sipping her tea and glancing at her daughter, who was tirelessly tumbling in the sandbox like a little groundhog. She sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation.
"Shouldn't we let them get a feel for the 'Young Witches' series? Even just looking at the pictures would be helpful."

But looking at my little Tessa's attitude... I'm really worried she won't be able to concentrate on even one page; all she can think about is running, jumping, and rolling."

Her words were full of the worries of an elderly mother.

Upon hearing this, Sylph's face also showed a similar look of helplessness, and she gently stirred the honey in her glass:
“Evelyn had already climbed up to the bookshelf herself and dragged down the ‘Young Witches Series.’ But…”

She paused, her tone a mix of amusement and exasperation, "I've observed her a few times, and eight out of ten times when she takes a book, she uses it to shield her face from the sun so she can sleep better. She rarely actually reads it. What do you think…?"

She lowered her voice, a hint of uncertainty and confusion in her voice, "Is it really impossible for the second-generation witch to awaken a manifestation of her talent? I always feel that Evelyn's level of sleepiness is a bit beyond the scope of 'naturally quiet,' but her physical examination is completely normal."

Lilith nodded in agreement, her gaze drifting to Dorella in the distance, who was carefully watering a wildflower.
"Dorela's focus and love for plants, especially flowers, is almost etched into her soul. If there is ever a possibility of awakened talents manifesting in the future, I think it will most likely be related to natural plants."

There was also a hint of anticipation for the unknown in her tone. "Talent manifestations, after all, have never appeared in a second-generation witch before, so it's too early to think about these things now."

The children are only a little over a year old, and the most important thing right now is to respect their nature.

Being curious, energetic, loving nature, or even a little sleepy... as long as it doesn't affect your health, none of these are bad things.

What we need to do is protect their natural instincts and provide them with appropriate guidance.

Moran's gaze fell on the small figure on the fishing platform, chin in hand, gazing into the distance.

She knew her daughter was looking at the witch town on the other side of the lake again.

She had already told her daughter what the place was, what fun things there were to do, and solemnly promised to take her there when she was a little older.

Sylvia obediently nodded at the time, and then just sat there watching day after day. Occasionally, when she saw a figure riding a broom across the sky, she would point excitedly and call out, but she never suggested going immediately, and she never even stepped onto the small boat tied to the dock without permission.

This restraint and self-control, far beyond her years, not only pleased Moran but also strengthened her resolve on a particular idea.

“Once Sylvia turns three,” Moran put down his teacup, his voice clear and calm, “I plan to take her on a journey. We’ll start by exploring the Witch Wilderness, and then travel to various parts of the Valen Continent. Would you… like to come along?”

"Travel?" Sylph looked up in surprise. "You're really planning to implement that 'build a mobile witch's home and travel wherever you want' plan you mentioned before?"
And you want to bring Sylvia along too? How old is she!

"It's not like home outside. There will always be times when you can't take care of everything properly. If something happens, you'll regret it!"

As a mother who has already raised two children, Sylph's first reaction was concern.

"I had originally planned to wait until she started school before I went myself..."

Moran's gaze remained tenderly fixed on her daughter, but her tone was firm:

"But seeing her gazing longingly into the distance every day, I thought, why not take her to see it now?"
Satisfying her curiosity is one of the best forms of education.

As for safety, I will make full preparations.

Mobile homes will be the safest and most comfortable fortresses, and travel plans will be carefully made.

Moreover, Sylvia is not a willful and impulsive child. You see, she has longed for it for so long, but she has never acted on her own.

I believe she can keep her promise, and I believe I can protect her.

“It’s normal for children to yearn for the outside world,” Lilith joined in, preferring a more prudent approach. “But at this age, perhaps satisfying her curiosity through beautiful picture books is more appropriate? The illustrations and simple introductions from around the world in the *Young Witches Series* are perfect for satisfying her curiosity, and it’s safe.” (End of Chapter)