The travel wasn't that long but the difference was the location, considering that most noble residences are located in the upper district, but for a strategic location, The Hellmane Mansion was at the far west corner of the city a few miles near the Avarel mountain,
a small forest situated in the area where their new home stood, a few months ago Vandom Ragnar Hellmane and a very persuasive Viscountess requested the six council members that they will construct the Hellmane Residence at a particular location away from the major populace of Avarel, to train and become the City's last defence,
considering that the enemy might instigate another attack preparing for the unpredictability of the enemy's intention within the current situation was very crucial, and based on the information that will soon unfold, Vandom Ragnar understand the importance of preparing for the best possible solution and that was to gather and train more people.
the road going inside the artificially created forest by the Pixie race to hide the newly constructed 1000 square foot mansion in a five 5 acre land, with three floors hidden underground facility that has a size 4000 square foot below the ground to accommodate training and lodging with all of comfortability and equipment to cultivate 200 elite assassins type warriors, the very structure was design to have many escape route as the Symbiote Collective Worker made sure that this mansion will be the best facility to house and create elite assassins'
Viscountess Hilas on the other has already established her own specialized unit on her own land as a prerogative and solution to any attack from the return of the real ruler of the land when she and Irles Filri used the opportunity and created the scenario that the queen is still alive and well and will soon return and reveal herself to be alive and well,
Hilas' specialized unit was comprised of highly trained individuals with a diverse set of skills, ranging from hand-to-hand combat to weapon experts forming the elite Knight Cavalier, who loyalty and courage has been tested and confirmed by Lady Laerdya Galadhiel They were handpicked by Hilas herself, and each member had undergone rigorous training to ensure they were up to the task. The unit's primary objective was to gather intelligence on the enemy's whereabouts and movements, as well as any potential threats to the expanding domain and power of Arcane safety.
They operated in secrecy, using their specialized skills to infiltrate enemy territory and gather vital information. As the plan to reveal the queen Allatou Estrith Demiurgos' survival began to take shape, Hilas' unit played a crucial role in ensuring its information spread was a success. Their efforts helped to expose the treachery of those who sought to overthrow the queen and restore peace to the kingdom. Despite facing numerous challenges along the way, Hilas' unit remained steadfast in its mission, proving itself as an invaluable asset to the cause,
they both understood the moment they get married and Queen Allatou Estrith Demiurgos proclaim Ramiel to be her successor all of the land will soon bare only one insignia,
the moment the luxurious stagecoach stop in front of the highly fortified Mansion The three were greeted by Lord Vandom Ragnar and Viscountess Hilas Ugrihron as she was holding a bouquet of flowers as Irles Filri came out she greeted Hilas with respect and delight as the Dextral Queen of Arcane, the rest who serve Ramiel the two had their own plan and establishing a solid foundation to ensure their future bloodline will be strong,
Hilas hug her best friend as she informed her that she was happy to see her and treated her with respect as the Dextral Queen, Ramiel was no longer weirded out seeing two women that he truly loves become best friends,
He had always known that both shared a special bond, but seeing them embrace each other with such warmth and affection made him appreciate their friendship even more. As they caught up on each other's lives, Ramiel couldn't help but feel grateful for the love and support that surrounded him. He knew that he was lucky to have two amazing women in his life who not only cared for him deeply,
but also for each other. It was moments like these that made him realize how important it was to cherish the people who mattered most to him. As they continued to talk and laugh together, Ramiel felt a sense of contentment wash over him, knowing that he was exactly where he was meant to be - surrounded by love and happiness.
Hilas greeted Ramiel like a proper lady and gave him a warm kiss on the lips and whispered in his ear that she knew what they did, and she will be requesting the same affection, as soon he visit her at her estate, indicating the day and time she would expect him, Irles Filri saw this and this made her giggle and looked at them with a mischievous smile knowing what Hilas wants from him, Ramiel gently cough his way out and softly mention to Hilas to be prepared,
This simple word made her bite her lip with excitement, The two both wrapped their arms around each other and walked into the Hellmane Residence as Vandom Ragnar Hellmane also walked with them with his loving wife holding his arm too.
The Hellmane Residence was a grand and imposing structure, with towering columns and ornate carvings adorning its façade. As they stepped inside, the air was thick with the scent of exotic spices, and the sound of soft music filled their ears. The interior was just as impressive as the exterior, with opulent furnishings and intricate artwork lining the walls. Vandom led them through a maze of hallways and up a grand staircase to a room at the very top of the house.
They were greeted by a group of young people dressed in elegant attire, they were the sixteen kids Ramiel saved months ago, and they are now adopted family members under the care of Lady; Roshia Lierin Hellmane and trained by the lord of the house himself,
Ramiel actually had no idea, that many of his comrades and trusted personnel were discreetly building and expanding their power and influence and used Ramiel implementing guidelines to ensure that his rule over the land will be secure , knowing how many of the nobles have loyalty issues, this particular set-up and shifting and re-arranging of personnel were created to further strengthen Arcane's power and influence.
" As I delved deeper into the intricacies of their plan, I realized that it was a carefully crafted strategy to consolidate power and control over key resources. The Arcane had identified the weaknesses in their existing structure and had strategically positioned themselves to take advantage of them. "
"It was a masterful display of foresight and cunning, and it left me in awe of their abilities. As I continued to study the plan, I couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden within the Arcane's inner workings.
"What other surprises were waiting to be uncovered? One thing was for sure: this organization was not to be underestimated. They were a force to be reckoned with, and they would stop at nothing to achieve their goals. "
"what freighting and amazing thing to see!"
as the day was filled with many activities and personal moments with the new members of the Hellmane clan Ramiel took it upon himself to talk and give a lesson about the importance of family and loyalty, this particular event was just for the celebration of the indoctrination of the Hellmane Family into Nobility, Ramiel made sure to give this special day to Irles Filri family and those who made it possible,
Meanwhile, Ramiel also asked about the older members, that he just saw and meet for the first time with them, Vandom Ragnar explains this matter and asks Ramiel for his understanding, considering he never expected they will answer his summon as the older and original members of Reckless Brigade were of the scattered all over the land as their heads had a bounty for eliminating many vile people, they were continuously roaming the land trying their best to elude the enemy and make an honest living no permanent place to settle in and call a home
Vandom Ragnar requested the Queen to help him locate and end out secret messages to his loyal subordinates by using the Gehanna shadow wolves under her care it took a while but within a few months he didn't expect they to be able to return, as they finally found a reason to pick up their weapons and re-polish their skill, as Vandom Ragnar share his side of the story and as soon they saw the queen they serve faithfully decades ago was still alive their loyalty and tenacity burned once again as they secretly watching over the king of Arcane and soon the king of the twelve Realm and everything on it,
the clan were busy preparing for the upcoming battle against their enemy in a discreet manner while fulfilling the duties of being a part of a noble family in the eyes of the Avarel populace,
As the sun began to set, everyone gathered around a large bonfire to share stories and enjoy a feast prepared by the Hellmane's resident chef. Laughter and music filled the air as they celebrated their unity and strength as a family. As the night wore on, all of them took a moment to reflect on their own journey to becoming a member of the Hellmane clan. most members opened up and shared that they remembered to the new batch about the feeling of being lost and alone before one by one they were taken in by Lord Vandom Ragnar Hellmane, but now they felt like they had finally found their true home.
Hilas and Irles Filri were tired and politely went to their own chambers but not before giving Ramiel a kiss on the cheek, after a few more hours the rest went to their chambers and left Ramiel and Vandom Ragnar alone at the open campfire, as they discuss certain topics that they never able to discuss before due to the fact everything was changing too fast,
Vandom Ragnar would laugh recalling the day they force Ramiel to fight just to see who was more powerful, that he accepted his fate and saw that her daughter was already emotionally smitten to him, he was grateful to serve the Queen again, and even more, after Ramiel gave him the opportunity to be happy and fulfil his promise to his wife,
"Meeting you was the greatest thing that ever happened to my Family, we are eternally grateful,"
"no, it's a blessing to meet you guys, and I becoming a part of your family,"
they were about to shack hands when something landed on their feet followed by multiple similar objects around the open grass yard, Ramiel skill automatically cast a protection Barrier around and then cast multiple lightning arrows toward the location that was surrounding the two of them,
the explosion was able to hit a few of the intruders but some just exploded as it hit within what it seemed to be strong tier 3 soundproof barriers,
as multiple numerous attackers ran toward the Hellmane residence with the intention of harming their family all the attackers even spell caters were using high-grade artefacts to secure them inside the fifty-foot wide and twenty-foot tall soundproof barrier, while the rest were fully prepared to kill,
This annoyed Ramiel and Vandom Ragnar because he wasn't expecting that their enemies would be stupid enough to attack them at their own home, Ramiel saw one of the infiltrators near the cast sound prof barrier they made, he just punches the barriers like it was made of thin glass sand grab the man by the neck, this shocks the mages seeing the novice hunter was able to shatter barrier effortlessly, his mana was now oozing out as his anger spread out as he commands the man he was choking to explain their reason for attacking a noble family,
"revenge... for killing one of our own, family members!"
"Who?"
"lady Eirana Fanuilos one of The Ten Highbeards!"
Either this person was lying, or just overwhelmed with anger; he became foolish by openly admitting their connection with The Ten Highbeards, known for their ruthless tactics and their reputation as one of the most feared secret groups.
It was a dangerous game to be associated with them, and this person had just made a fatal mistake by admitting their connection. The consequences would be severe, and they would have to face the wrath of those who opposed the Ten Highbeard.
The person's actions were reckless, and they had just put themselves in grave danger. It was clear that they had not thought through the implications of their admission, and now they would have to pay the price for their lack of foresight. In a world where reputation meant everything,
this person had just tarnished theirs beyond repair. They would forever be known as someone who associated with pirates, and that was not a label that anyone wanted to carry. It was a harsh lesson to learn, but one that they would never forget.
but they were not unprepared considering they were using many spell scrolls to stop and distract them from fully engaging all of the trespassers inside the Hellmane house, knowing well they have been betrayed by somebody who knew the location and moment they will let down their guard,
Ramiel instantly burned the man he was holding and ran toward the Mansion as sounds of battle could be heard, some attackers even used summoning scrolls to call more re-enforcement and controlled monsters' number by the hundred, even if the location of the newly built Mansion was far from the main city of Avarel the skirmish sound could still be heard as residents were worried about the sound they could hear coming from the thirty-minute walk toward Hellmane residence,
The Hellmane Residence was still lacking especially territorial land security devices that Laerdya and Muldrulir had createdThe only thing that was protecting the mansion was the thick petrified thirty-foot by two-foot trees that was surrounding the land area that was designated to be under their care,
this were not the same as the sacred roots that has sentient awareness and could fight back if needed. The mansion itself was a grand structure, with towering pillars and intricate carvings adorning its walls. Inside, the rooms were spacious and elegantly furnished, with chandeliers casting a warm glow over everything. However, despite its beauty,
There was an air of unease that hung over the place. As the servants were now engaged in a battle to protect their home, the enemy plotted to seize control and take revenge on the seventh Council leader after their own leader Merchant Eirana Fanuilos went missing and only the severed body parts were left,
so with this, Fanuilos family members were determined to fulfil their mission by any means necessary, even if it meant risking their own lives in the process. And so the stage was set for a deadly game of cat and mouse between those who sought to take Irles Filri Hellmane's head and everybody who was associated with her.
But one piece of information eluded the remaining family members of the Fanuilos clan. They were up against highly trained killers who had no qualms about taking out anyone who stood in their way. The stakes were high, and the danger was real.
but the Fanuilos clan refused to back down. The battle was fierce and bloody, and cheating and using dirty tactics were their greatest weapons. As the enemy made sure to activate the summoning scroll with them, as their last trump card before they die,
at the same time somebody was happy watching this drama unfold as one member of the Royal Capital Judiciary officer Aelinor Mithrandir was using her far sight ability to entertain herself and watch them kill each other like in a game,