The birthday of the daughter of the king of Vitoten commences the next day.
Selene and Theo successfully fooled Elsa and Bennet as they were distracted on fighting the horde of monsters for the entire night to sunrise, missing their chance to catch the two red handed. The only suspicious thing the attendants noticed was the fact that both slept longer than usual, especially Selene who woke up at the end of the afternoon.
They were especially astonished when they discovered that Theo and Selene broke through the next tier overnight, Elsa in particular was extremely ecstatic , because she discovered her master progressing Tiers knowing the restrictions placed on her.
Though it was extremely suspicious and unusual, the attendants didn't question them as the news greatly benefited their masters, overshadowing their doubts about their sudden growth.
Selene and Theo today were separately training. Theo was in the indoor training hall, training his hand hand combat with the black gauntlets spartacus gave him, while Selene was experimenting with magic spells on how they can be used differently, thinking reality would give her more flexibility with spells, this also improves her control so it was a win-win for her.
Though from the outside they were silent and focused, they were again talking telepathically.
Selene
Selene has been dreading and whining about her big brother coming for her birthday party since she found out the news the day after the subjugation.
<..... Well at least I'm not the only one with an annoying sibling and speaking of siblings, my sister was allowed to come as well! At least I'll be able to meet her!>
<... I'm baffled she didn't become one of the villains in the story, but she's always sweet and lovely to those she cares about, so you don't have to worry as long as you get along with her>
Both groaned internally, feeling depressed knowing their older siblings' are going to be there.
"Young lady" "Master"
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An hour later...
Selene and Theo were standing in front of the front entrance of the estate, as they see a carriage with a blue flag with a head of a golden lion roaring, stop in front of the gate. Thirty experts and two masters surrounded the golden white carriage, hinting that the person inside the carriage was of a high status.
The door was opened by one master tier Paladin clad in full heavy silver plated armor. A beautiful young blonde lady with blue eyes, stepped out of the carriage, clad in a silver shining armor and a blue surcoat with the roaring sigil embroidered on her left chest.
Irene with her fierce blue eyes at Selene before disappearing in a blink of an eye, reappearing in front of Selene just to embrace her.
"Oh my god! Selene! You've grown so much!"
Selene tried to struggle but was futile in front of a master tier knight.
I'm not a toy! Ugh, I forgot Irene was extremely fond of Selene!
Irene was cuddling a groaning Selene who was clearly discomforted by the hard metal pressed on her body, especially when she was also getting squeezed by a person of the Master tier.
"Whistle~"
Theo whistled, ignoring the victim, Selene, in the clutches of her older sister. He simply didn't want to divert his sister's attention towards him or get rebutted for going against her wishes. He knew his sister very well after all.
"Oho~ you're progressing despite your physique's weakness! How admirable of you."
Irene squeezed after finding out Selene was of a higher rank than expected.
<... Fine, but swear on to Alethea>
Before Selene could finish her message, Irene released her from her grasp and turned her attention to Theo who had been whistling the entire time.
"Now then, You've also grown stronger. Way stronger. At this pace you'd become the youngest master in history."
Irene smiled as she slowly approached Theo, her blue cape fluttering from her back, her stature showcasing an aura of a commander.
Irene Ignatius, the vice-captain of the order of blue lions, a Knight order, dedicated for diplomatic affairs and foreign missions. They are essentially the missionaries of the nation, spreading faith in foreign lands by helping those terrorized by evil. Irene was also a Master tier Holy knight at the age of 22, hailed as one of the youngest to ever reach the master tier. Her blinding speed was a testament to her immense strength.
Irene gripped Theo's wrist and started dragging him inside the estate.
"Alright! You're coming with me for a spar session!"
Selene chuckled delighted with Theo's pleas for help. Bennet followed after the two blonde siblings. The battalion of commanders were led away by the two masters behind the estate where they will be staying.
I hope my brother got sick on the way and had to turn back half way. Please oh honorable and great God of Death and Darkness, Thanatos .
Vitoten's God, Thanatos, worshiped by every citizen of the Dark Nation of Vitoten, younger brother of the Goddess of Virtus, Athena
Elsa spoke as Selene was clasping her hands for her brother to not arrive.
"Milady, it seems the Crown prince has arrived."
F*ck
Right after the carriage of the holy nation passed, a black flag fluttered in the air with a silver eagle embroidered on it. A black carriage, similarly as fancy as the carriage of Irene, arrived In front of the estate gates. The carriage was also accompanied by thirty Expert tier knights and mages and two master tier death knights and mages.
The carriage door opens and reveals a raven haired man with deep sophisticated charcoal eyes and standing at the height of 190 meters. A man of great stature and a handsome man rivaling Theo who was said to be the best looking male character in the game.
The man was dressed comfortably in a completely black waistcoat and a very expensive looking pristine black fur coat. He was Adrean Aventus, the older brother of Selene and a Master tier Dark mage of the Black Ravens, in charge of collecting foreign intelligence and like the blue lions spread their faith by helping those in need. He is 23 and was also hailed as one of the youngest master tier individuals in history.
His gaze landed on Selene and same as Irene, he disappeared from her sight appearing in front of her, attempting to hug her, but Selene was prepared.
"No" Selene casting a translucent dark barrier
"Your brother has missed and worried about you! I deserve this as a reward don't I?" Adrean, sad of her sister's reluctance for an embrace.
Selene glared and firmly spoke to Adrean with her arms crossed
"No and I won't talk to you if you act like this, brother Adrean"
Adrean gasped in horror hearing his little sister's warning.
"Gasp!* Selene! What happened to you!? You've never spoken bluntly to me like this before! Who has caused you to change so drastically!"
Selene's eyebrow twitched from her brother's overdramatic proclamation and worried as she already knew who he was going to blame.
Sorry Theo, he's going to add you to the top of the list earlier than expected...
"It must be that unworthy brat! Selene! Take me to this Theodore! He has blinded and tainted your mind! The normal Selene was meek, lovely and shy, she wouldn't glare at me and reject me like this!"
..... brother's reaction with my change is worse than I thought...
"This has nothing to do with Theo. He only-"
Selene was cut off as Adrean went into a manic episode.
"Theo! You even call him by a nickname, Theo instead of Theodore! I knew it! He has tainted you! I knew those Virtus bastards were up to no good! Don't worry Selene I shall punish this filth so your purity would eternally retain!"
... this is really getting worse and worse.. sorry Theo, you really are fucked. I think I'm the one who's going to owe you...
Adrean waltzes into the estate in search of Theo.
At least Irene is here to protect him. Who knows what would've happened.
Selene followed after his brother with Elsa in tow.