Once everyone calmed down and lay down their arms, the sect master neared me.
"I guess it can't be helped... I wanted Sarah to have a worthy master. You're barely qualified..." The sect master glared at me as I was protected from her by Olne.
"I don't think anyone is worthy of my Sarah, not these young masters anyways. But, I will strive to be the perfect master for her, I shall chesrish her and love her as long as I live. Even in death, I shall find her. We're inseparable now." I said with a smile as I gazed at the tired but still beautiful face of my beloved little maid.
Not so little anymore though...
Her breasts feel good against my chest.
The sect master smirked as she looked at me, I think she's aware of my thoughts...
"So be it then. Hereby I announce the winner of this tournament! Jason!" The sect master declared to the audience.
The crowd kept their mouths shut, seeing and hearing my obnoxious behaviour soured their opinion of me.
I, couldn't care less.
"Let us be on our way, young master." Olne said as she grabbed me by the collar.
We flew to the airship above the arena, seeing the crowd get smaller and smaller.
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"What is it?" The elven mistress answered her communication talisman.
"Your little prodigy, he's a handful, huh?" The sect master of the Shadowheart sect said with an amused tone.
"Not really, what happened?" The elven mistress remembered Jason's time in the mansion. He wasn't anything but an exemplary little boy.
For the most part.
"He put up a show. Masquerading as a pompous young master. Made trouble when he first arrived by knocking the teeth out of a young master of an influential clan. Beat the living crap out of some talented disciples and one young mistress. And finally conquered the heart of Sarah~. Just like you said he would." The sect master said with a jovial tone.
"Did you really have to make him go through all that? He might've made enemies already... People like him don't live for long. Though, you are his backing. So I guess he'll be fine... for the time being." The sect master questioned the elven mistress. Making her smile a little.
"This world is unforgiving, Little Lyra. Jason needs to go through these trials and tribulations to strengthen his Will. I fear if I didn't do that, he'll be a spoiled brat. And I wouldn't want that. Jason will be a great man, I'll make sure of it." The elven mistress abruptly ended the call. Staring into the distance. Remembering a time where she thought everything was taken for granted.
"No more. I will not coddle him anymore."
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MC POV
I lay down Sarah in one of the cabins of the ship. Seeing her relieved expression melted my heart as her smile blossomed even in her sleep.
I took one last look before closing the door and heading to the main deck where Olne is.
"Hey there." I said casually as I entered. Olne was seated with her leg over the other while her eyes were closed.
She opened her eyes when I held her hand and kissed it gently.
"Thank you for everything, Olne. If it wasn't for you, I don't think I could ever get away with I'd have done down there. I'm in your debt, always."
I said with a little smile on my face as Olne's cheeks reddened slightly, but she composed herself quickly.
"It's fine. No need to mention it." Olne took her hand from mine and resumed her brooding, closing her eyes, I figured that's my que to leave her alone.
So I did.
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Olne closed her eyes to save herself the embarrassment. She couldn't maintain eyes contact with him as his smile and words of gratitude left her emotionally unstable.
'What are you thinking!? He isn't interested in me! He's just... Appreciative of what I did for him! Nothing more!'
Olne opened her eyes, the ship cut through the clouds with unimaginable speed. Mountains and rivers gone by in a flash.
'Nothing more...'
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Sarah POV
I opened my eyes to see my purpose in life staring at me with a tender gaze.
As his maid, I've come to know the young master's features well—though they still take me by surprise at times, especially now that he's all grown up. His hair, so pale it seems almost silver under the light, is always a little tousled, as if the wind itself has decided to ruffle it in passing. It's striking, not just for its color but for how it contrasts with his deep green eyes—eyes that are too bright and intense for someone his age. They seem to see straight through people, though I've always thought they softened whenever he smiled.
His face is sculpted, almost delicate, yet there's a quiet strength in it. His jawline is sharp, but not harsh, giving him a regal look, as though he belongs in a portrait, immortalized in oil. When he stands, it's not just the smoothness of his features that makes him appear so commanding—it's the way he carries himself, every movement purposeful and unhurried. His skin is pale too, like the soft glow of moonlight, and even though he's hardly ever aware of it, his appearance always draws attention.
I can hardly bring myself to call him beautiful, for that's too simple a word for someone like him. Handsome doesn't quite capture it, either. He has the kind of beauty that makes one forget their manners, but it's more than just what's on the surface. His looks are part of the whole—a quiet strength, a quiet sorrow sometimes—but it's all wrapped up in the same perfect package.
"What are you spacing out for?" Jason said with his teasing smile. I couldn't help but blush.
"I was just mesmerized by you... You have grown to become such a handsome young man~. It's almost surreal how beautiful you are~!" I saw the hint of a blush on Jason's face. But his eyes didn't leave mine for a second. Looking at me with such love~!
The next moment we kissed.
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MC POV
Once we arrived at the estate, I stopped our cuddle as Olne knocked on the door.
"You need to leave, now." Olne said and left us. She didn't even open the door to check, which I appreciate since our lips were swollen Abit.
I lifted Sarah in a princess carry as we exited the room. I wanted to talk a little bit with Olne before we leave. But I senses she had other business to attend.
As I exited the ship. I Saw Yuki, Eleanor, Anna, Nisha and Zinnia waiting for us at the door with big smiles on their faces. I glimpsed Christina just behind them inside the mansion.
I smiled warmly, knowing that I have a family waiting for me.
"C-Can you let me down? Young master?"
I looked at Sarah and saw her blushing crimson. I chuckled a bit then let her stand on her own two feet.
As we neared them at the door, Yuki's smirk widened as she noticed our swollen lips.
"We're home, everyone. Let's get inside."