Amara took a few moments before she looked at her daughter as she was expecting to see an angry look on her daughters face. But she was surprised when she saw that her daughter is looking at her blankly, something which concerned her.
"Is everything alright Altria?" Amara asked her in a concerned tone.
"It's fine mother. It's just a lot to take in at once." Altria said as she looked down.
"I'm sorry dear. I know you don't like it very much, especially when you are working so hard for us." Amara said as she looked at her daughter.
"It is of no consequence mother. I know that you are also working hard for her. I don't blame you or anything." Altria said as she smiled at her mother.
'Oh Altria.' Amara thought to herself as she looked at her daughter fondly.
Arya meanwhile was looking at the conversation between them and she knew that they were talking about her father getting a new mistress. Though she knows that she can't do much since it is her father after all.
"Sis, did you manage to defeat the vampire lord easily? You returned with almost you're entire force." Arya asked her sister with an eager look.
"I wouldn't say that it was easy. It was because the vampire lord had underestimated us, which is the reason we were able to defeat him with minimal casualties." Altria said with a smile on her face.
'With one casualty actually. But they don't need to know that now. And while it hurts me to lie to Arya, it's best if she doesn't know about it.' Altria thought to herself as she smiled at her sister.
"Oh I see. As expected of sister, you managed to defeat your second Vampire Lord." Arya said with sparkling eyes as she looked at her in admiration.
Altria and Amara chuckled good naturedly when they heard her and saw how she acted. While they had experienced how bad of a man the king is, Arya, who had spent most of her time with her big sister and mother, isn't that aware of his personality, and so is much more innocent.
And the two women cherished that fact. They knew that the time would come for her to learn about the harsh truths about the world, but at the moment, they want her to retain her innocence for some time more.
'Though, considering how Master is, her innocence might not last long.' Altria thought to herself as she looked at her sister.
"How has your training been going Arya?" Altria asked her with a smile on her face.
"It's been going well sister. Mother has been training me as well and I have grown stronger and faster as well." Arya said with a smile on her face.
"Indeed. She works very diligently and she puts a lot of effort into training as well. I'm sure that she is a very powerful swordswoman for her age." Amara said with a smile on her face.
"Is that so? Then I would have to have a spar with you for that." Altria said to her with a smile.
"I'm not as strong as sister, but I will try." Arya said with a smile on her face.
"That's my little sister. So, about your marriage." Altria said as she looked at her sister.
"Oh yeah. Father said that my groom is a very accomplished person and a prince as well. His name is Adrian." Arya said with an innocent smile on her face.
Amara stiffened when she heard that as she looked at her older daughter and saw her still having the same smile on her face while looking at her sister.
'Oh Altria. I'm so sorry, I couldn't do anything for you.' Amara thought to herself in regret as she looked down in remorse.
But Altria, who already knew about the fact that the man she had loved was the one who is about to marry her sister, it wasn't that big of a deal. However, the fact that he is marrying her sister due to political reasons pissed her off.
But it was fine as she didn't harbor any romantic feelings for him. The moment he decided to conspire with her father to use her sister for him own selfish needs, she lost any feelings she had for him.
However, knowing what she has to do, she will make sure that the guy will not be able to use his little sister and also make her father pay.
'That being said, there is also the nun that Lord Zahhak wanted to corrupt as well.' Altria thought to herself as she remembered that.
"Mother, sister, I wish to visit the Church after a few moments." Altria said as she looked at them.
"Really? Well, if you want to go there then do so. I believe that they would be overjoyed to know that you have managed to defeat another Vampire Lord and would want to congratulate you for it." Amara said with a smile on her face.
"I believe so. But until then, let us enjoy this moment." Altria said as they nodded to him.
After that they talked about mundane things that had happened in the castle. The one who was talking the most was Arya as she had a lot of energy and is quite excited to talk to her sister again.
Altria laughed and smiled as she talked with her mother and sister as she felt content when talking with them. After some time had passed it was time for her to go to the church, so she hugged her mother and sister and got into her armor and sheathed her sword as she left the castle to go to the Church.
She also had a few soldiers with her since she is the princess as she went to the church. She looked back and saw her mother and sister smiling and waving at her as she waved back as well.
"It's lady Altria!"
"My lady, thank you for the great victory!"
"We are fortunate to have you with us my lady!"
The citizens shouted happily when they saw her as she just smiled in return and waved as she rode her horse to the Church. She soon reached it as she went and entered the building and saw many nuns and soldiers inside the Church.
"Ah, my lady, welcome." A nun said with a smile as she approached her.
"Greetings. I wish to meet with the head nun." Altria said to her with a polite smile.
"Of course, lady Aoife is in her study right now. Please follow me." The nun said with a smile when she heard that.
Altria followed the nun as she was greeted by the other nuns in the Church as she greeted them back with a smile as well. Soon they reached the office as the nun knocked on the door two times.
"Lady Aoife, lady Altria has come to meet you." The nun said in a gentle voice.
"Lady Altria?" A woman's voice came from the other side of the door.
The two heard the sound of footsteps as the door was opened and a white haired woman wearing white ceremonial hat poked her head out of the door as she looked at them. Her eyes landed on Altria as the smile on her face widened further.
"Lady Altria. It's so nice to see you. Congratulations on defeating your second Vampire Lord, please come inside." Aoife said with a smile as she opened the door further.
"Much appreciated lady Aoife." Altria said with a nod as she walked inside the office.
"Please, you don't have to call me lady. All of you." Aoife said to her with a smile as she looked at the princess and then at the nun at the door.
The nuns who heard her chuckled at that as Aoife closed the door and turned to Altria as the girl looked around the office. It is very decorated and has religious stuff around it and the place is very well maintained.
The furniture is also of good quality as well and she could see that it is a very well maintained and funded room with the decorations and all.
"So, why did you come here? Do you want to know something or have you come to see little old me?" Aoife asked Altria with a smile on her face as she walked and stood beside her.
"I wished to meet you lady Aoife." Altria said as she looked at the woman in front of her.
Aoife is a beautiful woman with fair skin, a beautiful face and red eyes. She has long white hair which reached the floor which was quite lustrous. She is also wearing a very stylized type of garb, due to her important position as the head nun. She has a white crown like thing on her head, her forearms are covered in large white and loose clothing, her skin from the shoulders to the elbow are uncovered as well. She has white leggings with gold lines at the top. She wears a white blouse which is connected to her white skirt. The skirt was attached to a piece of clothing covering her neck to her cleavage as the two long parts of the clothes were attached to her skirt with golden orbs which were connected to chains surrounding her waist. It gave her an aura of importance which wasn't something people can ignore. (A/N: Basically she looks like Irisviel [Dress of Heaven] from Fate.)
'She truly is a beautiful woman, I understand why Master wants to make her his.' Altria thought to herself as she looked at her.
"Oh I'm so flattered to hear that. Thank you for coming to see me." Aoife said with a bright smile on her face.
"Of course. It is natural that I would come to meet you. However, there is also a problem." Altria said to her with a smile but she turned serious.
"Hmm. What kind of problem?" Aoife asked her as she tilted her head in confusion.
"Please, don't overreact." Altria said to her in a pleading tone.
"I won't." Aoife said seriously when she heard that.
Altria nodded when she heard that and unsheathed her sword as Aoife looked at her. Then her eyes widened as she gasped when the sword turned into a jet black blade right in front of her eyes. Aoife was stunned when she saw that as she stumbled back and hit the table in shock as she looked at the blade.
"H-How, the holy blade." Aoife said with trembling eyes and lips.
"When I had defeated the Vampire Lord and killed him, the unleashed a curse which had affected this blade and turned it partially demonic. None of my comrades know about this since I was fighting him alone. Fortunately, I was able to make it change its appearance back but it takes concentration for it." Altria said to her seriously as she showed her the blade.
"Th-This is a matter of great importance. We should immediately tell the pope." Aoife said as she panicked at seeing the sword.
The sword is also a symbol of her faith, and to see it turned into a demonic sword was something that would shake the faith of even the most devout believers of the Church.
"Wait, I said that it is partial. The sword hasn't fully been turned into a demonic sword yet. I had also made the Vampire tell me the method to remove the curse." Altria said to her seriously.
"Really?" Aoife asked in shock as she looked at the princess.
"Yes. That is also the reason why I had come to meet with you. But I must tell you, the method is something that you might not like." Altria said to her seriously.
"If there is a way for me to cleanse the corruption of the holy sword then I will do it. It is the least I can do as the nun of the Church. Please lady Altria, tell me what I need to do." Aoife said to her with a determined look.
"Thank you." Altria said to her as she bowed to her.
But out of the view of the nun, Altria smirked in happiness at her words as she gained a glint in her eyes.
'And it starts.' Altria thought to herself with a smirk on her face.