We walked back home. Nora holding my arm while Bella walked Beside us. We talked about marriage. She said she'll cultivate harder and breakthrough to Inner Sea Realm first. She's still at middle Core Condensation Realm. And that she wants our first night Together to be special. So we decided it to be our wedding night. I agreed reluctantly, but i didn't show it on my face.
I wanted to make her mine now... But ill accept her wishes and bear with it.
We arrived home to see the girls waiting for us at the dining table. I told them that Nora will stay with us now. They welcomed her with open arms. After all, they know her and like her a lot. I was heartened to see that...
I asked permission from the mistress as well. She accepted with a neutral tone. I was glad that she wasn't against it at least. Not without teasing me that we'll need a bigger mansion to go with my insatiable lust. I couldn't agree more... Though I don't have interest in any other girls now. My hands are full at the moment.
A week passed...
I was sparring with Christina in the back. When a shout came from inside the house.
"A Raven came with a message! It must be Sarah!"
Nisha shouted and I immediately dropped what I was doing and bolted to the house. Christina following me.
I gazed at the six-eyed Raven as It flew away. Nisha had a scroll in her hand. She handed it to me with a smile, earning her a head pat from me. Now let's read what this scroll is about…
'To Mistress Marigold.
We would be honored to invite you to the annual banquet of our humble sect, The Shadowheart Sect.
In this banquet, many noble families and royalties will attend. In this banquet we will choose from the aspiring young masters attending those who have the qualities of appreciating our disciples.
With that in mind, Sarah will be the Dark Star of our sect. So the competition will be fierce in acquiring her favor.
We will be honored to have you attend this Banquet.
Signed
Shadowheart Sect Master '
…
What!?
"Jason? You're scaring me…" Nisha said as she looked at me. I looked back at her and she flinched.
"I… I'm sorry Nisha… I'm going inside to think a little." I dropped the scroll and went inside.
They're going to present Sarah to those young masters? What is she? A piece of meat!?
I was furious beyond compare. Poor Nisha saw the look of anger on my face… shit…
"Jason? What is it? What happened? Who angered you!?" Yuki looked at me with piercing cold eyes. I can feel her anger rise with mine. I had to calm down for her.
"The Shadowheart Sect will hold a banquet. In it, they will present Sarah to the attendees, giving her away like a gift!" I said to Yuki, and her undulations flared as fire circulated around her, erupting madly.
"Those pieces of shit! Sarah will never accept this! We must go and take her back!" Yuki said, and I couldn't agree more.
"I couldn't help but overhear… do you really think that, Jason?" Anna's cold voice resounded. I looked back at her, with a slight annoyance.
"Anna… Sarah will never accept this… I know it in my heart that she will never betray me like that!" I said, fully convinced of Sarah's feelings for me.
"Yes! Sarah always said how she's going to keep herself pure for Jason! You and her were never close, Anna! I know how she feels!" Yuki said, clenching her teeth in anger.
"Feelings can change. I know enough of the Shadowheart Sect to know that Sarah is their Holy Daughter, their Dark Star as they like to call her. A one in a billion talent. They will never jeopardize their relationship with her. Something must have happened…" Anna coldly said… and I couldn't help but falter… would she really…
"No! Sarah was adamant about her love for Jason! Even if she grew colder by the day… she wouldn't…" Yuki seems to contemplate something…
I am beyond furious…
Anna held my hand. She looked up at me. I held her hand tightly… "Jason… you need to find out the truth."
Anna said she held my hand with both of hers. Clenching tightly at it.
She's right… I have to find out the truth.
"Where is this sect? I need to go there." I asked them both. And they seem to not have an answer.
"I'm sure Laura or Olne knows. Though, I don't know if they're near us…" Yuki said as she scratched her temple.
"Who's Olne?" never heard of her? Is that a woman's name even?
"She's one of the two followers and confidants of the mistress. A dark elf. If you think Laura is a stuck up bitch, wait till you see Olne." Yuki smirked as she twirled her hair.
"She also hates men. So, asking her would be futile." Yuki said.
"Then Laura it is. I've never seen a dark elf before though…" I said as I thought about all the people I met and saw during those 5 years away. Not one single Dark Elf was spotted.
"It's because they tend to stick to their homelands. She is an exile if it interests you." -Yuki.
"I'll see her later then. Anyone the mistress trusts is a good person in my book. For now I need to talk to Laura." Anna and Yuki started following me to the mistress's room. There I can use the messaging talisman to speak to Laura.
"No, Nisha. I will not bring you another sweet. You already have a year worth of it." Laura's voice echoed from the messaging talisman. I chuckled at Nisha's love for sweets that she would ask Laura of all people to bring her some.
"It's me, Jason. Though I would love it if you could bring me some?" -Jason.
"No, I will not. Ask Nisha. What is it?" Laura said with some disdain in her voice. I sighed as Yuki raised her brow. Anna kept her cold stone expression on.
"Thought so… hey, I need a favor. Can you escort me to the Shadowheart Sect? Please?".