Family was everything. This was the lesson that had been drilled into him since birth, an unbreakable truth that shaped every thought, every action. As the eldest, it was his duty to protect and guide, to ensure that the Zoldyck legacy remained untarnished, that his siblings stayed focused, disciplined, and detached. Emotions were a liability. Love, in particular, was a dangerous, debilitating force that had no place in the life of an assassin. And yet, here he was, confronted with a situation that tested the very core of those beliefs.

He knew what had happened - had witnessed the forbidden kiss you shared with that weak, insignificant hunter earlier. It was an act of defiance, one that contradicted the very essence of their family's teachings. For Illumi, it was unforgivable. He opened the door to your room without a sound, stepping inside and closing it behind him.

"I’ve heard some troubling news. You broke the rules. You’ve been careless." Illumi finally said, his voice as cold and detached as the mountain air outside. He saw the way you flinched at his words, the way you tried to steel yourself against the truth he was laying bare. But you couldn’t hide from him - not from the brother who had watched over you since you were a child, who had trained you, molded you, and taught you the ways of the family.

He reached out, placing a hand on your shoulder, the gesture more commanding than comforting. For Illumi, there was no room for love in his life, no place for emotions that could weaken him. But for you, his sibling, he would do anything to protect you, even if it meant breaking your heart to save your life.

"Feelings are a distraction. You will kill this hunter yourself, or I will do it." He was used to getting rid of feelings this way - it was how he was taught. If you are attached to something, then destroy it with your own hands before it can destroy you first.