"Calm down. I know you are nervous and all but I am more so in the same situation with you." She said quite calmly.
I just looked at her and thought how did we get here. Right now, I took a ride with sofia to her father's house.
Then we took a private plane and flew immediately.
Before I knew it, I was facing uncle already.
"It has been quite a while Lux. My daughter has been in your care no?"
Standing before me is Philip Everhart. The man who owns a multi million dollar business. And the father of my friend. He has a majestic beard that looks like the mane of a lion. His body is robust even when wearing formal suits.
"It has been quite a while uncle. How have you been? You look more tired than before." I asked.
While most people are afraid to meet his gaze, I don't. Well, just a bit of fear from him. He is quite the strict father for sofia and her other siblings. And he teaches me some stuff as well when I visit sofia. I learned that he is less strict with me.
"Anyways, let's get straight to the point. I apologize for bringing you to harm and sofia, prepare for your punishment. I understand your reasoning but we were told to not bring him to this side of the world."
"Now, they know of his face and will gather up information about him which Viktor does not want to happen to Lux or his wife." He said sternly.
I felt that the room went down which gives me the chills. I know from sofia about the promise but it is unavoidable.
"Excuse me uncle. Before anything, I am the one who should be punished. I forced her to say everything about the whole mess."
Both were surprised by what I said.
"So you're telling me that you hurt my daughter?"
"Not that I hurt her. I told her that if she were not to say anything, I would talk to you directly myself."
I made up these things. So I have to continue to build it up. I looked at him and he looked back to me.
We all stood there for a bit until uncle gave up.
"You win kid."
He sighed and sat down. He gestured for both of us to seat down as well.
"I know the gist of what happened and what to do with you. You are really hard to back down and you really like adventures. So I will say this. This will be a very difficult journey for you."
I nodded excitedly. He smiled and laughed.
"Hahahahaha! You don't even try to hide your excitement anymore. I like that part of yours. Unlike my daughter who always shy away."
Sofia blushed and smacked her dad.
"Ahem. Forget about what happened. There are 3 things you need to have before you join on the organization. First is an vessel of any spirits, we call them astral artifacts. Second is knowledge about this side of the world. Lastly, recommendation."
"We will not provide you all of the requirements but we will help you with the knowledge. Sofia will teach you more about the history."
I nodded. Then I asked "What about my classes?"
He looked at me with wide eyes and laughed.
"Bwahahahaha! I will cover that for you kid. All you need to do is gain knowledge. As for your astral artifact… What is that in your pocket kid?"
I forgot to brought it up or rather, I was too invested on what he is saying.
I brought out the necklace with a fang attached to it.
"My dad gave this to me as a gift on one of my birthdays. He said that it came from one of his travels."
He nodded. I gave him the necklace and he closed his eyes.
"Interesting… I didn't expect that you have an astral artifact. Hmmm… the spirit that resides is slumbering."
I felt that he poured more of his strength to the necklace and he quickly dropped the necklace.
"You have quite the spirit."
He picked it up and handed it back to me.
"Here keep this with you at all times. This your father's keepsake no? Who knows, maybe it knows about the whereabouts your father."
I held it in my hands carefully and put it back on my pocket.
Uncle then smiled and said I should bring my stuff next time since I will be staying here for a while.
"Kid, come with us for our lunch. Both as an apology and hospitality."
"It's fine. And I rather not disturb you guys any further."
Sofia's brothers are well scary to me. I wish to not meet them as much as possible. Since they pick on me for being close with sofia.
Those who are close with Sofia's family know that her brothers and parents are quite protective of her. Well, her mom is more of happy for sofia to make friends.
"Alright kid, you got it. I will have my butler bring you home after lunch."
Bruh. I thought I avoided them. But I just got lured to his trap instead.
I gave up and went to their dining room with them.
While we walked towards the room, uncle asked me some stuff like how is mom or my schooling. Just the general stuff. There were some like asking if sofia had any interest on a boy to which sofia blushed and beat up her dad. I stood far.
She warned me to not listen to everything her family said. I can only nod. Soon, we arrived and the rest of the family.
"Look who we have here." A young man with grey hair said.
"Prepare yourself kid." Another young man with grey hair but fat.
"My, it has been a while Lux~" a young woman with grey hair said.
The muscular one is Rudy Everhart. The eldest son of the family, the fat one is Richard Everhart, the second son. And lastly, the mother of the 3 siblings, Laura Everhart.
"It has been a while. Pardon for the intrusion."
We all sat down and soon, started to eat.
The siblings talk to each other which is weird. Usually, they would nitpick at me about this and that.
"So, how have you been Lux?" Miss laura asked.
"I am fine and doing well with Sofia." I said smiling.
"Hohoho~ my daughter has been in your care."
"So do I"
"What brought you here sweetie? Have you asked for my daughter's hand?" She said.
Soon, the room froze. Sofia blushed so hard that she looks like one of those cartoons who will have smoke coming out of her ears and nose.
The males on the other hand glared at me. Yup, I am dead.
I quickly make a decision.
"I am afraid not. I just asked if I can become a seeker."
Well, there are no choice but to say this honestly because I will be working with them in the future and to move the topic as well.
"I will explain with sofia later." Uncle said. Soon, the 3 froze when he said that. I do not know why, but I don't care.
We finished the meal and I headed home. I hop in the car and uncle saw me off and said "The training will begin next Saturday. Until then, prepare yourself."
I nodded and the driver went off.