"So that's what happened."
I told Aerin everything that had happened, I don't want to cause any misunderstandings as its tiring to deal with those.
But, with every tap she did on the table made me shudder for some reason, though I'm more stronger than her now, I don't know why she's scary.
"Are you done? I stopped listening when you said she implanted her personal brand on you, show it to me."
Right now I had a feeling that I had to listen to her, well if it's to pacify her then I won't hesitate, I opened my shirt and revealed the crest Mistoria placed.
She went near and looked at it carefully, it was then she bit my neck.
"Hey are you a vampire!?"
She didn't listened as she continued biting it, I could feel blood running down my back, after a short while she then removed her mouth.
"There."
She wiped the blood of her mouth, I then looked at where she bit me to not my surprise.
"What did you do?"
"My own personal brand, when you were talking I was searching spells in my head to make a permanent brand."
She then placed her hand on where Mistoria's seal was, she tried removing it but as she was about to.
"I want to meet her."
"Tell me about your brand first, Mistoria's is harmless, yours feels different."
"Oh while I was reading forbidden spells I came across a tracking spell that won't be removed until one of us dies, then I just combined it with my brand."
I tried to secretly remove her brand but looking at her who was smiling, she then hugged me and placed her face next to my ear.
"I'm the only one whose going to have all your firsts, I won't let anyone steal it from me or else, well I'll let it slide this time."
I feel like I just underestimated this girl's affection for the first time.
"Just how many forbidden spells do you know?"
"It's a secret."
Aerin never really touched on forbidden spells on the original novel, but this, I like it, the more stronger she gets the higher the chances for our survival.
"Now."
"Eh?"
I picked her up by the legs and made it wrap around my waist.
"I liked your acting."
"I- I didn't act!"
"I really don't care if you know where I am but I do have to thank you."
"Why?"
"At least if something happens to you in the future, I'll know where you'll be."
I then pinned her onto the wall and ripped her top off, we were currently in her room, no matter how hard she'd yell no one is gonna come.
"Claude!"
"I think it's fair that I'm not the only one whose gonna have an exposed chest."
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"Mother."
Mistoria and Lune had arrived at Rayne's estate, it was huge, they could even see a small village.
Unbeknownst to them this small village in the estate was where some of the elves Claude saved had resided, some of them were farmers and some were currently training in there specialisations.
"Are we in the right place? I never knew he cared for people, to even have a village like this."
"It certainly is better than our house."
As they were chatting a Royal Guard appeared in front of them.
"Are the two of you from House Endoss?"
They nodded.
"Follow me, the young Lord has prepared a manor for you as well."
"Eh? A manor? Can we not just live here?"
Mistoria asked the Royal guard who shook his head.
"Our young lord already has informed us of your identity, we cannot have the future mistress of House Rayne stay with them."
"But!"
"Mistoria, I think we should just follow the rules, may I ask a question though, does he limit us from working?"
"No, as far as that is concerned everyone here is free to do what they want as long as you inform the young master or one of the guards so feel free to roam around."
"I see, thank you, please lead us."
The Royal guard nodded and lead the way.
"But mom!"
"Quiet, you said you didn't want to bring shame on Claude for Marking him?"
"Ye-yes"
"Then this is the least you can do and accept his accommodations, besides we're not restricted you can go to the village later if you want."
Mistoria nodded at her mothers words soon they entered the manor and was greeted by a female maid.
"Greetings I'm Rue, I'll be Mrs. Lune's personal servant and to Mrs. Lune only.
"Thank you Rue, please take care of me."
"What about me?"
"As the young lord has instructed me and I quote 'You're still young and don't be lazy'"
"Hey!"
"That being said the young master will arrive shortly, I suggest the young miss over there take a bath someone wants to talk to you."
"Wha?"
-
As I arrived with Aerin who was trying to compose herself we waited for Mistoria and Mrs. Lune.
I made sure to leave traces about our acts so that Aerin's father would get the idea so he'll remove his spell on her.
"Sorry for the wait."
Mistoria arrived with her mother behind, I could see she had become a bit prettier than before but Aerin immediately elbowed me.
Aerin was currently wearing her favourite hood and she covered her face as we went here.
"I'll be at the Kitchen to prepare food with Rue."
Lune then immediately left, as Mistoria seated in front of us, I could see she was nervous.
"Introduce yourself."
"Mistoria Endoss."
"Age."
"16."
"What are your plans with Claude?"
"To support him with the best of my abilities."
"If he ordered you to die and kill yourself would you do it?"
Damn this girl is going in hard, but I could also see Mistoria tighten her grip.
"Yes! He saved my mothers life so I would gladly trade mine if he were to tell me so!"
I could see Mistoria was sincere, well she only had her mother which made sense.
"Very well."
Aerin then removed her hood and showed her face to Mistoria, Mistoria looked at Aerin and was shocked.
"Princess Aerin!"
"Call me Aerin when we're alone, nice to meet you Mistoria, I see Claude has been naughty when I didn't look."
"Yo- Clau-! Aren't you!"
"Surprised? While I do have a fiancé I don't have any affections whatsoever for him but if it's Claude then it's a different story."
I then felt a tight grip on my shoulder.
'Eh?'
She then ripped my clothes as she enhanced her hands with mana.
"See this? This is your mark."
"...."
"And this is mine."
Aerin proudly showed her mark on my neck with a smug face, but I could see a tick form on Mistoria's head.
"Oh Yeah!"
'Oh Boy'
Mistoria has always been competitive, though she's shy but if her pride is on the line.
"I Marked him first!"
"Well my Mark can Track him down and no one can remove it until one of us dies!"
"Well! I challenge you to a duel!"
I stood up and went to the kitchen, though I don't mind what they're gonna do I know they won't go as far to kill each other.
"Are they done?"
"Not yet."
Mrs Lune said while she was cooking with Rue.
"Young Master, perhaps another hour before the food is prepared."
"It's alright Rue."
While I was staying with them I heard a large boom from the living room and smoke entered the kitchen.
I just walked towards where the sound was and to my surprise a large hole appeared on the wall after the dust had settled.
"You little shit stay still!"