[-In The Pride Family Mansion-]
After they made a deal with each other, Scarlett's older brothers let her prepare for her entry to the Hunters Academy.
Belinda, the most trusted maid of Scarlett was in tears because she knew that Scarlett will be taking a more dangerous path than she expected it to be. Her maroon handkerchief became wet due to her own tears.
She could not even help Scarlett from packing her bags.
"Belinda, stop crying because I won't be away for long. I would still be returning home every after training sessions. Sir Rodriguez will be waiting outside the premises of the academy," Scarlett told Belinda.
Despite the attempt of Scarlett, Belinda could not help herself but continue in crying.
"I do not have any family left aside from the household of the Pride Family which I have treated as my own already. So, I cannot bear the thought of you doing something dangerous. Can't you find another way of making your father proud of you?" Belinda assumed that Scarlett wanted to become a professional hunter to make her father proud.
Unknown to Belinda, there was a greater reason and purpose for Scarlett to aim for becoming a professional hunter just like her father and brothers.
"Have a little faith in me, can't you?" Scarlett held Belinda's hands and smiled.
It became clear to Scarlett how much Belinda cared for her.
~MOMENTS AFTER~
Scarlett walked down the long stairs of the Pride Family Mansion while her brothers were waiting for her down stairs.
Her father was also waiting for her.
Geared up for her entry to the Hunters Academy.
"Father? Edward? Everyone?" Scarlett wondered at the presence of everyone waiting for her to come down.
"Everyone is here to wish you a good luck for the new path you are taking. I may have promised your mother to offer you the best life you deserve and protect you from all harms. But I also promised her to let you choose your own fate when the time has come for you to choose your own," Richard Pride bared his soul to his only daughter.
A sight that everyone doesn't see most of the time.
Even Scarlett's older brothers became emotional and were only showing their support for her.
Gary Pride was the next one to approach her after Richard Pride did.
"You better go now or else you will be late for the opening ceremony. If I remember it correctly, the grandmaster is quite strict with tardiness," Edward reminded his only sister.
Scarlett could feel the warmth and support from everyone around her.
This kind of warm atmosphere was something she already had with her foster family.
A hint of her tears began to fall when she thought of her foster family smiling upon her.
Others thought Scarlett was being emotional over the gesture of the entire Pride Family household in their support for her.
"Thank you everyone! This is my first day for Hunters Academy, I am not leaving as if I am not coming back," Scarlett smiled toward everyone.
"Still… we want to show our love and support for you, Miss Scarlett," Butler Fredo's response to her astonishment.
At the signal of Richard Pride, everyone was permitted to say their good wishes and good luck for Scarlett's first day in the Hunters Academy. It overwhelmed Scarlett because she did not expect such support.
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On the other hand…
Before the arrival of Scarlett in the Hunters Academy, one of the most elite noble family of hunters garnered so much attention already.
"Is that the emblem of the Viscon Family?"
"Have you heard the rumor about them?"
"About their increasing influence and they might eventually replace the Pride Family at the top tier?"
"NO! That the Pride Family has accepted the invitation of the Hunters Academy and they are sending someone to represent them."
"WOAH!"
Whispers and side line conversations were going on by the entrance of the Hunters Academy.
[-In The Hunters Academy-]
A huge compound of buildings with thick concrete walls.
Even the fences surrounding the premises of the Hunters Academy had thick steel wirings coated with electrical fusing.
Completely surrounded with strict security.
Many graduated within the academy and the academy produced top caliber of hunters.
The monarch of the werewolves avoided to have any clash with the Hunters Association. Knowing that their weapons would be lethal against werewolves.
Compared to the rogue werewolves who happened to be fearless in trying to clash with the association time to time.
"Hey, is that Seth? The one being groomed to be the next headmaster of Viscon Family?"
Majority of the invited participants for the special training of becoming an official hunter turned their attention to Seth.
Escorted by the representatives of their closest allies.
"Looks like he is surrounded with heirs of allied families!"
"As they say, if you can't beat the top, then join them instead."
All of them noticed that Seth was scanning the people surrounding outside the entrance of the Hunters Academy. Since the huge gate of the entrance was still closed. The participants were all standing outside.
Waiting for the gates to open.
"Have you seen any emblem from the Pride Family? I am curious what kind of specimen they have sent to the academy," Seth stated to the guy on his right.
"We cannot find any phoenix emblem around!"
"Maybe their representative is late," One of the men behind them suggested to Seth.
"Maybe their representative got scared and does not have what it takes to become an official hunter," Seth arrogantly pointed out to his peers.
There was an immediate silence from them.
No one dared to argue nor go against with the future headmaster of Viscon Family.
Before they could make any further step, a black limousine arrived.
Then a red velvet haired woman with her hair tied by a lace descended from the vehicle.
And her vest showed the emblem that Seth was looking for.
"Speaking of the devil! The owner of the emblem has just arrived," Seth remarked.
Along with his escort, Seth went to greet the representative of the Pride Family.
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"Hi there! If I am not mistaken, are you the representative from the Pride Family?" He immediately checked on her from head to foot.
Such gesture was not appreciated by the woman he was talking to.
He continued to speak, "Not bad for someone employed by the Pride Family to represent them in the academy this year. By the way I am Seth Viscon, and you are…"
"My name is Scarlett… Pride!" she extended her hand to Seth.
When everyone heard the family name Pride, a deafening silence greeted Scarlett.
In his surprise, Seth had no idea of what Scarlett had in mind when he reached for her hand as well.
The moment he reached for her hand, Scarlett grabbed his arm and threw him to the ground.
Scarlett clarified to Seth, "Just so you know, I do not like rude guys like you! It's disrespectful to stare at woman's chest and legs."
She furthered, "And I am not employed by the Pride Family! I am the daughter of Richard Pride!"
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<<<_TO BE CONTINUED_>>>
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