Vergil POV
I was currently lying on my bed, enjoying a pleasant time with both Eliza and Eleanor, who had come to express their gratitude. While I technically saved them, it was mostly for my own safety that I intervened.
I was drinking tea as I listened to both Eliza and Eleanor talk. It felt odd for me to be the center of attention; usually, I was on the sidelines, but now they were actively keeping me in the conversation.
"So Elie have your father found anything about the attack" I asked curious about the situation
"Well I told father about the situation, and he was quite angry, It will take some time but I know father will catch that assailant, and when he does I will personally interrogate her " Eleanor said still angry about the assassin actions
"but has anything similar happen to you" I asked
"No this was the first time for me. " Eleanor said
'it would seem that Marquess had placed sufficient security around her' I thought since I think it was not there first try, just this one almost succeeded
"Eliza have you told your father about this" I asked Eliza
"Yes father was also quite worried, I believe he should be with the marquess now" Eliza also explained her situation
"Hey, Vergil, do you think something like this could happen again?" Eleanor's voice quivered with lingering fear
"Its highly unlikely, they were exposed this time and many of there accomplices were caught. I think they would need to lay low for a while. Plus our family will take action this time, it would be hard for the organization behind this assassination to escape" I said explaining the situation
"I see, It certainly wont happen any time soon, But they will most likely take revenge " Eliza said as she contemplated
"Which means we have to get stronger so next time we will not be this vulnerable" Eleanor said as she clenched her fist
I agree we need to be cautious of the future, we were not able to kill the assassin has left us with an enemy for the future
"Okay enough of that, I think its time we all take rest its already very late " I said as I looked at the clock, It was approaching midnight
"Its already this late, not good, I have to go back" Eleanor said as she panicked looking at the time, It would seem she had not told anyone about her meeting me
"Me too Elie lets go together" Eliza said, clearly understanding Eleanor situation
"than good night see you at the banquet tommorow" I said
"Good night Vergil" Both Eleanor and Eliza said as they took there leave
After they left I was left alone in the room listening to the rhythmic ticking of the clock
I knew I could stop her if I was stronger but as of now I am still very weak
'I need to get stronger' I thought as I clenched my fists
If I was stronger I would not have stabbed I could have killed her without exposing my other abilities
I am not sure how much she knows about my abilities, although she cant be sure but she must have a rough idea of my talent
As I was thinking another knock sounded on the door
"Come in" I said I thought it would be mother but who opened the door was May
"Young master Vergil good evening" May said as she stood at the door
"Ah.. May its you, good evening" I said a little surprised to see May, father said she felt guilty about not being there with me
"Why are you standing there come here" I said as she was still standing at the door
May complied as she closed the door and came to me but still did not sit down
"Okay May I am fine come sit down" I said helplessly seeing Mays behavior
"Young master please punish me, I was not there when you needed me the most" May said as she kneeled on the ground
"What are you doing May, I order you to stand up" I said forcefully seeing May kneeling
She still refused to get up and said "Please punish me" she said stubbornly
"you are disobeying my order, I told you to stand up. we will discuss your punishment latter" I said sighing at the situation
Finally May stood up, but still did not looked at me
"Come here May " I said as I patted on my side
She obliged and sat on the bed but still refused to look at me
"Okay May it was an emergency situation, nobody knew what was going to happen. So there is no need to lame yourself" I said as I placed my hand on her hand
"But Young Master it is no excuse Its my duty to protect you" May said still feeling guilty about the situation
"On the contrary May it was because of your training that I was able to fight that assassin, so even if you weren't physically there, your teachings were the one that allowed me to fend off the assassin" I said as I pulled her close to me
I forcefully pulled her head and looked her in the eyes
"May I know you are blaming yourself of the matter, but the truth is I need to face the situation. There are bound to be situation when You cannot be there to save me" I said
"You should feel proud of me It was because of you that I have the strength necessary to protect myself. So I should Thankyou May" I said as I directly looked into her eyes I could see her self blame, guilt, fear and anger I know it was all for me
"Young master but..." May said still hesitating
"No buts May it was not your fault from the begin with, if anything it was the fault of that assassin. How about this I know the assassin would not give up, and would certainly come to me so next time I will leave it to you.. Okay?" I said giving her way to redeem herself
"I know Young Master next time I will definitely kill that person" May vowed as she unconsciously began releasing her killing intent, her eyes cold to the point of freezing
I shuddered, It was first time I felt this May's bloodlust, this bloodlust was even stronger than the assassin, She than snapped out of her rage and the intent vanish as if it was not there
"Sorry Young Master I.... " she panicked clearly trying to explain to me
"Okay May I already said I trust you, so don't worry I have full confidence you can take revenge for me. So cheer up" I said as I hugged May
We kept like this for sometime than May broke free from hug her face red from this ordeal
"Young Master Its time for you to sleep" she said as she tried to change the topic
"Okay May you also take rest" I said as I smiled at May flustered expression
Than May took her leave and I was again left alone my room
"Finally, I believe I don't need to pacify anymore" I muttered
But this also gave me a realization, an important one, 'I am not alone' my every action will have impact on people around me this time I was lucky, but next time what would happen nobody can tell.
It would seem next time I need to plan appropriately so that a situation like today don't happen again
As I thought my fatigue overwhelmed me
'It was truly an exciting and exhausting day, I hope tommorow is a peaceful day' I contemplated as slowly darkness engulfed me as I went to slumber
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