Third POV
currently somewhere in the treasury were Eleanor and her mother selecting an artefact for her daughter
"Mom why did you stop me from going with Vergil" Eleanor asked still dissatisfied with her mothers decision
"My My it seems my little daughter has a little crush on someone" Her mother giggled as she teased her Eleanor
"Mom.. Its not like this.... Anyway I just wanted to help him find a better weapon" Eleanor said as her face red and tried to find excuse
"You haven't been here before how could you help him and If I don't bring you here how would you select your birthday present" Mrs. Bellatorius said
"Even so Mom...." Eleanor said as she pouted
"Okay dear it was because of your fathers order" Mother said as she ruffled Eleanor hair
"Father?" Eleanor was confused by this order
"Yes your father wanted to test him in a way, to see whether his motives pure or not" Her mother explained
"But mom it was Vergil's first time meeting me, he did not even know me before and .... I also belittled him but he still saved me" Eleanor said as he thought about her fathers reasons
"Belittle ? its the first time I'm hearing this" Mother said as she raised a brow
"Nothing... Nothing .... please mom tell me the reason" Elie said as she acted coquettishly towards her mother
"Well it's because of Vergil's prowess you should know that he is inly a Tier 1 mage yet his mana capacity and quality rivals that of Tier 3, also he was poisoned, a deadly one at that, according to your aunt his body was resisting the poison instead of succumbing to it, So.. Yes while he saved you and your Father also saw quite potential in him, he just wanted to make sure if it is right to favor him and his family" Mother explained not minding Eleanor change of topic
"I see... Well he is strong, I could not even touch the assassin" Eleanor said clearly downcast by her performance yesterday
"Okay no need to feel down my dear, you are also strong just it was your first time facing such opponent that is why you faltered, next time you can hold your against such enemies with ease" She said clearly she believed that her daughter potential is no less than Vergil
"Such opponents huh....." Eleanor muttered as she thought
"Okay enough of that lets go time is almost up" her mother said
Eleanor has already chosen an artefact for herself it was it was a golden spear with life like dragon markings on it. This spear was used my her father its a spiritual artefact and has clearly recognized her as the new master
After that they made there way back towards the agreed place, as the arrive they saw that Vergil was already there dressed in a rather cool and stylish long coat, Mrs. Bellatorius immediately recognizes the apparel, It was the shadow weaver, she was surprised that Vergil managed to get this artefact
"Hey Vergil... you made it , Wow what a stylish coat" Eleanor exclaimed as she ran towards Vergil to admire his coat.
"What kind artefact is this" Eleanor asked curiously
"Its name is shadow weaver its a defensive type artefact" Vergil replied
"It really suits you" Eleanor said as she was amazed how much this long coat makes
"Thanks a lot" Vergil said
"Congratulation Vergil you got one of the best artefact here, also this artefact is notorious for being the most difficult to use" Mrs. Bellatorius said
"Thankyou Madam, for giving me the opportunity to get this artefact" Vergil said as he thanked her
"Okay, Vergil. It was your own talent and prowess that enabled you to obtain this artifact. There's no need to thank me. Also, you can call me Aunt Helen," she said, revealing her name to be Helen Bellatorius
"Okay Aunt Helen" Vergil said
"Hey Vergil look at my weapon artefact look.. its the Dragon Spear, It was used by my father and now me, even my brother could not get its approval" Eleanor proudly displayed her Weapon
"Yes its a wonderful weapon, Congratulation your strength will improve yet again" Vergil said feeling the strong power emanating from the spear.
"Hehe.. Thanks" Eleanor giggled very happy at my complement
"Okay lets leave" Aunt Helen said
First POV
I left the Treasury with Eleanor and Aunt Helen as we made our way back to the castle
"Okay Elie , Aunt Helen. I should probably take my leave, my parents should be waiting for me" I said clearly I have to go back
"Ahh.. Do you have to leave Vergil, you could stay here till the Ball" Eleanor said
"Unfortunately as much I would like stay, I have to go back, but don't worry I will be back in evening" I said I had to complete my daily exercise and also needed to prepare for the evening ball
"Okay Elie don't force Vergil too much we will meet in the evening anyway" Aunt Helen persuaded Eleanor
"Okay" Elie said as she pouted
"Why don't you escort Vergil out Elie, I have some matters to attend to" Aunt Helen Excused herself probably going to the Marquess
"Okay " Elie said still little upset
We made our way to the outside May has already called Sebastian and he has arrived, it was quite all way Elie was probably upset at me
'Her attitude towards has greatly, from our first meeting. I thought she was a proud and haughty lady, but now looking at her I could not see the disdain toward me. Maybe this is her real self that she shows to her family and friends' I mused at I looked at Elie
My carriage was already at the castle gate waiting for me. Sebastian and May standing at the door
"Good Morning Young Master" Sebastian greeted
"Good Morning Sebas" I said
As I was about to say Goodbye Elie said to me
"Vergil" Elie said as she had made her mind
"Could you... Could you..." Eleanor hesitated, her face turning red as she looked down.
"Could you please accompany me as my debutante partner this evening?" she finally blurted out, her voice barely audible.
I was stunned. The debutante dance was the first dance a lady had at her social banquet. Normally, it would be her brother as her partner at the ball, but now she was asking me. This was a big deal. Clearly, the evening would start with Eleanor's dance.
I looked at her blankly, But than I woken up by May
*Ahem*
"Ah yes... Yes it would be my honor My Lady" I said as I gave a courteous bow
"than I will see you in Evening Vergil" Eleanor said as she ran inside, but I could see her red clearly she was embarrassed
"Goodbye" I said as I looked at Elanor running away
"Good job young master, Madam will be proud of you" May said as she teased me
"May I just remember something" I said my voice almost deadpan.
"What is it master?" She asked
"I don't remember how to dance" I looker at her with desperate eyes, feeling a sense of dread wash over me.
Both May and Sebastian were speechless, remembering how much I had despised dance practice in the past
"Don't worry, Young Master. You can learn... again," May said, trying to sound reassuring but clearly uncertain herself.
"Why Did I agree?" I muttered as I face palm myself
"Lets go I will tak to mother" I said, clearly got myself in another mess
As I entered the Carriage and began to think how these 24 hours have been full of ups and downs I looked outside the window as my thoughts wandering away
Soon We reached our estate in the Bellatorius territory also it would seem the Beaumont family is also temporarily staying with us
I reached the estate it was not as grand as the Marquess or our own castle for that matter, but still it was big
"Young Master lets go" May voice sounded as I got out of the carriage and made my way to the estate
"Okay you go tell my mother about the ball Sebas take me to father " I said
"Okay young master" May obliged
"Yes young Master" Sebastian said
Sebastian took me to the study
he knocked at the door and I went inside
"Ah you are here Vergil, it would seem the Marquess has rewarded you " Father said
"Yes father I got it from the Marquess treasury " I said than I explained the entire process
After listening to me, there was silence in the room, father contemplated for a while than
"It would seem the Marquess is looking for someone to cooperate with, his idea of giving you a reward and testing you probably, because he recognized your potential" Father said
"Cooperation.. for what?" I asked
"I probably have some Idea but not sure, It would seem the Marquess will have a talk with me and Baron Beaumont. Maybe I could also find the reason for the attack" Father said
"Okay I will give this matter some thought, you can go now your Mother is waiting" Father said clearly ending the conversation
"Okay Father I will go see Mother" I said reluctantly clearly I had many questions to ask but father was not going to answer them
Than I went to find Mother, thinking about another headache coming my way
'Ah...My peaceful life' I thought sadly
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