My sister is Luna

"Little Cain, you are the strongest genius in our family. Your talent should be used in the inheritance ceremony. Go back and cultivate well to prepare for the future."

The chieftain's cheerful words startled Cain.

"Are they letting me go?" Cain wondered.

However, the next second the clan chief flashed behind Cain like a ghost, and gently placed his hand on Cain's shoulder. Cain's body stiffened instantly, unable to move, and the sword he carried for self-defense became useless.

“Uh…” Cain was sweating profusely. A feeling of being swallowed by an abyss spread through his heart. Just like a being at the top of the food chain staring at a weak insect, Cain began to feel despair.

They really won't let me off easily. Am I going to die?

“I almost forgot, come and put your handprint on it.” The chieftain took out a piece of black parchment from his pocket, which was engraved with intricate patterns. He grabbed Cain’s hand and forced it onto the parchment.

Cain immediately felt as if he had somehow connected with something.

“Now you are one of the participants in the ritual.” The chief’s words made Cain’s heart sink.

"Don't even think about running away. Once you've left your handprint, we'll find you no matter where you go."

"By the way, your sister is much more honored than you. She put her fingerprints on the paper a day earlier than you, and she said she had a surprise for you."

The chieftain pointed to the parchment, on which appeared a small, familiar hand that Cain recognized.

"You!" A surge of anger burned rapidly in Cain's heart, and at the same time, an uncontrollable madness of bloodlust filled his mind. Golden energy flowed rapidly within him, with wisps of blue, like maggots clinging to bones, mixed in with the gold, emitting a cold, eerie light.

The changes in his body gave Cain superhuman strength, allowing him to break free from the chieftain's control. He turned and threw a fierce punch at the chieftain's face. A hint of surprise flashed in the chieftain's eyes, but he firmly grabbed the punch with one hand, making a dull thud.

"Hahaha, very good, not bad, Cain, your genius has exceeded my expectations. I value you more and more. Work hard to become stronger and perform well in the inheritance ceremony."

The chieftain pulled Cain over and threw him over his back. The pain instantly brought Cain to his senses. For the chieftain, the more talented the participant, the better for the ritual.

Cain felt like he was about to fall apart. He stood up shakily, and the chieftain was already sitting on the stool.

"Alright, naughty child, go home now and prepare for the glorious ceremony to come." The clan chief waved his hand indifferently, as if shooing away a puppy.

Cain glanced at the chieftain, then silently left, his mind a jumble of chaotic thoughts.

……

As soon as Cain got home, he saw Luna running towards him happily.

"Brother, you are back!"

Luna lunged at Cain, and the absent-minded Cain instinctively hugged her.

"Brother, what's wrong?" Luna asked.

Looking at Luna's innocent and adorable appearance, Cain felt a surge of sorrow. Cruel fate was heading towards its predetermined end, and he could not change it or protect her smile.

At the same time, his unwillingness to give up aroused a strong fighting spirit and determination in Cain's heart. This is only the beginning, I must protect my sister!

"I'm fine, Luna," Cain said, his dejection vanishing as he smiled and patted little Luna's head.

"Oh, brother, then I'll go have dinner."

At the dinner table, Cain brought up the matter of the succession ceremony.

"Mom, is it an honor to participate in the ceremony?"

“Of course, this is something only the family’s geniuses can participate in, a path to godhood, leading the family to rise to prominence!” Mother Catherine said.

"Did you know that the seven people who participated would eventually become one?"

“I know,” Catherine said calmly. Not only did she know, but the whole tribe knew it.

"Dad, Mom, and brother, I'm participating!" Luna interjected, her face beaming with a desire for praise.

“I’m participating too,” Cain said, glancing at Luna.

"You kids are wonderful!" Catherine was very happy and gave each of them a kiss.

Cain was startled and quickly asked, "We'll become one, Mom, what do you think?"

“They are still our children. It’s just that the heir is the common child of the seven participating families, and the seven families are also the common parents of the heir, making them direct descendants. I asked the current patriarch’s family, and they all said that nothing has changed. They are just our own children. You two can come and visit us more often.” Catherine said matter-of-factly, as did her father Kate.

Cain's eyes widened. Today he realized that his parents' values ​​seemed to be completely different from his own, or rather, the values ​​of the entire Moon Family were built around the fragments of miracles, and there wasn't a single normal person among them.

“The participants suffer greatly during the integration process; how can you bear to let us go?”

"Who said that? Really? I interviewed him first thing in the morning after the ceremony, and this successor said he felt great," Catherine said confidently.

They're not the same person. Cain wanted to say that, but his parents certainly wouldn't believe him, and he had no proof.

"So, Mom, are you and Dad siblings?"

“Of course, we grew up together, got married, and our families have always been this close.” Catherine and Kate leaned against each other, looking happy.

“Then my brother and I will get married too!” Luna interjected.

凯因无言以对，骨科不行啊，可看到妹妹嫁给其他人自己又不放心，甚至想揍人一顿。

Cain, Cain, how can I take a child's innocent words to heart? Luna doesn't understand anything; this is just a sister's affection for you, not romantic love. But it's a custom in our tribe, and they approve of this kind of relationship. The thought of my sister getting married makes me sad... No, no, how can a brother have such thoughts about his sister? But...

Cain was caught in a strange dilemma.

“Great! This will strengthen our family ties. Outsiders won’t believe it at all, but we’ll live happily together as a family.” Catherine didn’t think anything of it was wrong; on the contrary, she encouraged them. Or rather, none of the tribespeople had this idea.

“Mom!” Cain called out.

Now even family can't be relied on.

At night, Cain lay in bed thinking.

The closed-off small community of a hundred people and the brainwashing by the family have confused the values ​​of all the clan members, giving them an innate worship of rituals, while also fostering a strong xenophobic mentality.

Everyone took it for granted, as normal. The ritual was not about killing, but about honor, about seven people sharing one body, about seven geniuses working together. You could say that everyone was an accomplice to the ritual to some degree.

The people in the Moon Family are all mentally unstable; any normal person would go crazy in such an environment.

Kain suddenly understood why the Armor clan had been wiped out.

Cain is a time traveler and has his own values, so he can remain unaffected. However, his people become both victims and perpetrators in this environment, all for the sake of the Miracle Fragment.

Cain deeply felt the sin and tragedy of this family.

Fortunately, her younger sister Luna is still young, so she still has the hope of educating and correcting her behavior.

……