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Post by Carlos on Oct 3, 2012 23:39:58 GMT -6
Patriel walked up beside Cirenia with a stealthy a walk as he could. Hoping to surprise her for a change.
"I see you've been doing your job. That's good. Because I thought perhaps you forgot our dance," Cirenia said as she looked straight ahead.
"I didn't realize we had a 'dance' of our own," Patriel remarked flexing his wounded shoulder a bit.
Cirenia turned her head to look at him and he did the same to her. "I simply wanted to see if a Sarcanus could dance. Though since I've already danced with your brother. I suppose that should suffice." She said with a bit of an underlying tone of harshness, turning sharply, she went back inside.
Patriel breathed heavy sigh. He didn't know how to deal with woman half the time, but this one was particularly dangerous, execution wouldn't likely be off the table. Deciding on simply soldiering through his, entering the ballroom, he took her arm suddenly. Probably the only time he surprised her since they'd met, though with her skills, she was likely just feigning surprise.
Led out onto the dance floor, he pulled her to him, and took her hand in his. "This is how we dance," He said defiantly. It was a close dance, an intense dance, that kept up a good pace. Though Cirenia wasn't familiar with the dance, her instincts did not fail her, following every move as if she had been doing it for years. They were moving so fast the other dancers had to move aside or be pushed aside.
Femyael was watching from somewhere that no one noticed. She was always impassive, but now she furrowed her brow. Cirenia was enjoying herself for the first time since she was a child. No one outside of the Imperial Line knows what life she or the others have led.
The dance came to a halt with him dipping her over his arm and staring down into her eyes. So close they were, those that were watching did so with bated breath, they looked about to kiss. However Patriel pulled her back up, though as he did a look of pain crossed his features, his wound had opened again and a bit of blood was seeping onto his shoulder.
"I hope that will suffice Princess," Patriel remarked confidently, trying to ignore the pain from his shoulder.
"It will have to do I suppose," She said walking away as if nothing had happened, a passive smile on her face, all the joy of earlier gone.
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Post by Pitman on Oct 4, 2012 0:20:18 GMT -6
William Ralgos
As William listened he was soon noticed what James said and looked around seeing nothing about but kept the idea by nodding.
As he was asked about his women William replies,"Ah they are fine specimen my lord, I take the one there is your knight and the other for 'other' necessities? I believe your 'special' goods are worth a fortune sometimes as well?"
William was obviously talking about the slave trade being another underground aspect of the Empire it was well known Granselan slaves make good canon fodder or some of them said to be the best pleasure slaves within the galaxy.
Esmeralda Darcy
'Fuck... found out. No matter I will find the rest of that information another way..'
Esmeralda simply picked herself up knowing that is all the information she was going to get and began to leave the main ball toward another part of the building. To upper part of the ball, where Patriel and even the Princess disappeared off to. As she was walking she noticed Viscountess Barbosa and soon asks, "Well look who is all alone up here... Viscountess Barbosa having a good night?"
"Oh its you Countess Darcy I see you are without your Knight strange isn't?", Karli soon replied with venom back.
"Not strange lets say I have her running special work for me at the moment.", Esmeralda soon replied with venom as well.
"Oh I fear for your knight then knowing what kind of purpose you are I guess a viper like you cannot tend to all the 'needs' of your allies?", Karli shout back.
That ticked off Esmeralda more then usual as Felicia has never done anything like that in fact she would be the only innocence of her life she had left. Her knight her trusted friend no almost like a sister to her.
"I would take that back Viscountess Barbosa... Felicia is far much better then that.", Esmeralda said threatening.
"Never viper you and your kind is what makes this Empire kill itself.... no I will not.", Karli replied back.
Really if anyone willing to come in the middle they may get caught in the crossfire.
Ven
"It gets better when you die!!", The Duke soon shouted as the transport came closer towards Academia Supremus.
Ven quickly tried to dodge from the attack of the blade on The Dukes right arm as a cut missed but once again his cheek blood came out. Pain was nothing to Ven being trained since he could remember fighting, war, a man needs to continue fighting regardless of wounds. Only 30 seconds... Ven continued to defend as best he could but being no in any enhancements made it much harder. More cuts more blood came out by the time this is over Ven might be a bloody mess but he continued to fight. Only 15 seconds Ven used this moment to try to get to the hatch where the armor will come out he quickly moved tricking The Duke and getting his sword stuck on the transport.
"LORD AVENOR ITS READY SENDING IT UP!!", Elizabeth said on the other end,
Quickly Ven moved into the right position at the last second as the DX Series Prototype Mark I appear before Ven. Quickly he put on the armor with the assistance of a machine holding it. As each part clicked together and all parts on it he soon was injected pain killers to take the pain more bearable. As the armor was finished over Ven the Armor though a prototype shined in the moon light. On it was greyish black with some white over it. The Armor looked more streamlined and not even as bulky as most are. In fact it looked it had no thrusters. All except on his back as two large thrusters that been reinforced. No helmet can he seen but instead a small eye monocle visor was connected to the suit and over Ven's left Eye. To his right a modified katana that looked to be used against other Power Armors was picked up.
"Well now.... I think this little game of ours is now more even.", Ven soon said.
As The Duke finally freed himself he was smiling as he saw Ven now battle ready.
"Oh? Not quite... you see I always won in a fight and I always have a backup plan...", the Duke soon said.
"Back up? What you going to sing a song or actually use a real dick in that get up of yours?", Ven soon jested.
"Not quite...", The Duke soon said as his jacket came off revealing his entire body mostly cybernetic but you could tell some of the parts were human but old looking.
"Oh but I think that won't be enough.", Ven soon said as he readied himself.
"I lived a very long time Mister Ven Avenor and I seen my fair of shit in this so called Empire. Before I was a Bounty Hunter I was a mercenary... I seen so much war and violence this galaxy is only lived through it!! So I always have insurance like this!!", The Duke said soon pressing a button on his left arm.
Suddenly another transport appeared over their own dropping 6 large looking humanoid objects. Ven saw them for a second mistook them as Power Armor users til it hit him. Hit him so hard finally recognizing such configurations, Ven knew it this was deep shit.
"Oh how in the fucking world you got those?!! You do realize those are dangerous right?!", Ven soon yelled.
"That is the point... the power of an army of this babies The Battle Androids created for the sole purpose of completing their mission they show no remorse and do not care if others caught in the crossfire!! This is my ace in the hole and now time for you to die!!", The Duke yelled.
As the transport finally came into Academia and Supremus air space over it anyone paying attention outside would see it. As well if anyone was outside the ball room would noticed as a large impact can he seen and sounded as Ven was thrown right in the smack of the garden near the Ball.
"Ven I am sorry the Repulsor engines are still have bugs they are only for now made for instantaneous jumps and landing!!", Elizabeth said over his communications.
"I figured.... damn what of the Pulse Masers?!", Ven shouted.
"Their still booting up but you have to handle these guys alone!!", Elizabeth soon replied.
Sudden all 8 large Battle Androids landed near him as they all carried enough weapons to kill any soldier.
"Well that is easier said then done.", Ven commented at his bad luck.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 4, 2012 0:36:34 GMT -6
"I personally won't know, after all slave trading is illegal in most if not all of the Empire, including Gransela... though of course, if I have to put a price on these two it'll be a higher number than most people would have seen in their entire life."
In other words, he's agreeing with William, but at the same time denying any connection to their 'famous' business. While they talk about this, Elena shows signs of discomfort. After all it's not exactly a good, open subject to talk about, at least not for the women.
"And don't underestimate them, they might be beautiful flowers, but they have thorns to protect themselves too. Even I won't be able to win a fight easily against the two of them."
This is of course, if he's not wearing his Power Armor, but there's not a lot of people that can stand up to him with that kind of odds against them. But without that, the two are quite an opponent. Elena would be able to stop coming enemies, while Reimu attack from unexpected places.
"Though if you are interested, I might be able to set you up for a few... meetings with a few well mannered ladies? And j-"
He was going to get some businesses with William when he heard some loud sound outside, he had a feeling what it could be but it's better to find out than to guess.
"Reimu, be a dear and help me take a look at what's happening outside would you?"
"As you wish."
Being in front of others, Reimu too put on her own mask, if it's the usual her then she'll probably give a few remarks about it. She gives a light bow to William before going out to take a look.
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Post by Carlos on Oct 4, 2012 0:53:38 GMT -6
Patriel of course heard the rather obvious explosion. He could see others starting to head out of curiosity and informed the others in the discipline committee to direct security personal to keep people away from the explosion.
"Kavadh, we've got work to do," Patriel called out as he marched toward the explosion's source. Kavadh came up along him and handed him a Sassanid particle edged sword. As well as a small thrust vest. The two quickly arrived on the scene and were a bit surprised to see automated attack drones. And they were carrying quite a bit of ordinance for the occasion.
Patriel wasted no time, they were seeking after Ven, and weren't registering the two as hostiles yet. Using the vest's small jump jets, he flew up and came down over onto the shoulders of one of the automated killers, using his sword to slash at the arm joint where the armor was weakest. The arm dropping to the ground with the firing mechanism still on. Other machines registered Patriel as a threat, some turning to fire on him, though unable to do so, due to the presence of the other machine so close to him.
Kavadh dashed toward a machine in a low stance, severing a machine's leg at the knee, followed up by decapitating the machine. Which didn't destroy it, but severed it's main sensors and optics, greatly reducing it's effectiveness. Very quickly it became a firefight as all of the machines began shooting at different targets.
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Post by Pitman on Oct 4, 2012 1:08:12 GMT -6
Esmeralda Darcy
"Hey did you hear that?" both Karli and Esmeralda said at the same time.
As they moved since on the upper levels had a better view. To what they saw as gun fire and explosions but noted a large transport that had the EIRC symbol over it.
"Eric?! What would they be doing here?!", Karli soon noticed.
'Interesting why would the Empire Institute Research Center be doing here? Esmeralda thought as she took out a old fashion looking spy glass.
In fact it was advanced and she saw it and recognize one face.
"Hrmm... so you didn't die good..", Esmeralda commented.
William Ralgos
William soon nodded but didn't care about the noise he will enjoy himself and continued to drown in wine.
Ven
"Really... this is just not my day!!", Ven soon shouted as he once again dodged another mortar shell from hitting him.
He quickly used his Katana to slash at one of the Battle Androids cutting it in different angles at all weak points and finally finishing it off with a kick.
"Luckily this sword doesn't need to worry about how much armor it has to go through. This Katana uses the hardest metal we can create as well enhanced with a small thin line of plasma within magnetic field!! So small it almost looks like a regular sword to the naked eye for precise cuts!!", Ven soon said knowing the machines wouldn't even understand him.
Just then Ven noticed two new comers which his UI on his monocle visor registered as Patriel Sarcarnus and and second unknown.
"Well Patriel I see you arrived to help!! Discipline Committee finally fully up and running?", Ven asked nonchalant tone.
The one with the damaged sensors began firing at one of its own allies as it destroyed another down now are 5.
The Duke soon landed not too far and noticed his machines were having a hard time.
"Huh looks like I will simply have to manually help these damn machines!", The Duke soon said as he began using his controller inputting commands as the remaining five now suddenly stopped firing on another.
Suddenly they began to move in unison and moving as a team targeting Patriel Sarcarnus first using some mortar attacks and firing their solid rounds form their barrels toward him. Ven quickly moved as this happened moving just fast enough to push Patriel out of the way using his repulsor engines on his feet a few nano seconds to give him a speed boost.
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Post by Carlos on Oct 4, 2012 1:30:10 GMT -6
"I should deliver your balls to the Princess," Patriel retorted back as he finished off the machine he was standing on. Leaping down, he noticed immediately they began behaving differently, moving to take some cover. But ended up getting pushed out of the way by Ven. Which caused his shoulder quite a measure of pain as he was slammed into at high speed by a power armor.
From the nearby treeline came two streaks of Sarc missiles. Which were employed by Sarcanus heavy troopers. Traveling a high velocity, they deliver a powerful plasma based shape charge, the launcher for it sports a dedicated target system for great accuracy. The two men Patriel had brought from his House had served as heavy troopers and had brought their equipment.
From the opposite treeline came heavy machine gun fire. Sassanid heavy machine guns, using large caliber round to achieve high damage, as well as a very high rate of fire. The whole thing cooled using a compact cooling device. How they had managed to get all of that ammo planet side is anyone's guess.
However the more surprising is the Femyael that came from nowhere and stabbed a short plasma blade into a machine three times. Each hit disabled a power source without exploding it. When the machine fell over she was nowhere to be found again.
Kavadh meanwhile had quickly come to Patriel's aide and helped to get over to a nearby river that was nothing more then decoration. But still had a bit of an embankment, the concrete providing them cover.
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Post by Pitman on Oct 4, 2012 1:53:04 GMT -6
Ven quickly dispatched the last of the Battle Androids... cutting into pieces as the smoke dusted up into the air. All was well until he felt a large hammering punch hit him down to the ground. Ven felt winded a second as a blade came toward to cut him only for him to use his Katana to stop it.
"Damn it boy.... why are you so fucking hard to kill!!", The Duke yelled in the dust cloud that was slowly dissipating.
"Lets just say I got a teacher back at home who knows his way in fighting.", Ven simply replied as it became a struggle who is stronger.
"Just fucking die!!", The Duke yelled.
As his blade got closer and closer Ven was struggling only to hear.
"Lord Avenor the system for the Pulse Maser is finished booting and ready to go.":, Elizabeth said over the other line.
"About fucking time.", Ven soon said to himself.
"About time for what?", The Duke asked.
"That I got a little bit of Aurlian surprise for you.", Ven soon replied.
"A Surprise? What can su-", The Duke managed to say only for a barrel appeared on Ven's fore arms which soon fired a high energy shot of the Pulse Maser which shot him way and Ven away from each other.
The Sound could be heard by everyone in the area since it was a new weapon most wouldn't even recognize it unless they knew all research done on Aurlia.
Ven managed to pick himself up as the dust fully settled as The Duke had a giant hole in his where normally would be his guts. It went clean through and most would be dead by now. Well The Duke is not so easily killed.
"Well... that is that...", Ven managed to say only to notice The Duke move.
"That boy... what the hell kind of weapon was that?!!", The Duke soon managed to say getting up which freaked Ven out.
"You do know most who get hit by this die right?!", Ven soon said.
"I am not most people!!", The Duke roared.
'This is bad... I guess I will have to use it...'
"Well I guess we are at our wits end eh Duke..", Ven soon said.
"I can tell and I will take that bounty... but know this you are the one of the hardest people I fought before. Whoever you pissed off must've been big.", The Duke said with his Arm Blade ready to go.
"I do not know I can think of a few... lets finish this.", Ven soon said.
Suddenly quietness would take anyone watching and both readied themselves. Suddenly both moved with The Duke charging with his weapon. Ven on the other hand kept his blade not out like holding that of the Samurai old did. As both gain closer Ven at the right second used his Repulsor Engines on his entire body at full power as he quickly ducked down and slashed at the weakened part of the cybernetic body. Moving gracefully the Duke realized he saw this way of fighting before. He soon turned and did an arching slash from behind to finish him off and moved back still on his feet.
"That technique...", The Duke mutter as blood came out of his mouth.
"Huh... you know this?", Ven soon asked.
"When I was a young mercenary there was one mercenary that everyone feared. One who was graceful but deadly and killed many in her wake. I saw it was but never believe it... she spared my life but... she was deadly. I remember as she left mercenary jobs eventually taking he eye of one of the Captains within the knightly order Swords of the Emperor who along with the other divisions are feared by all. Her name was Maria Annaroze... 'The Blue Rose of Death'. But she disappeared 50 years ago... how could you.", The Duke managed to say but knowing he was dying.
"There is only three people the entire universe who know this technique... one was my master, another still out there, and finally Maria Avenor... my grandmother current Duchess of Aurlia. I am the fourth...", Ven finished.
"Ah... no wonder you look so much like her. GRHRHAH!!", The Duke said as he died in a pool of his own blood.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 4, 2012 2:22:02 GMT -6
As the fight is near it's end, Reimu left and return to her master to give him the news. Speaking slightly louder so William could hear it.
"Ven Avenor is still alive, and is wearing a new suit of Power Armor. Looks like he just fought off an assassin, if I remember correctly it seems to be the bounty hunter, The Duke."
"Oh? Looks like it did not go as well as expected William?"
James turns to William in a fake act of surprise, as if he had no idea of this outcome. But in his mind he wonders a bit about the new Power Armor that Ven is using.
"A job well done Reimu, I'll be sure to reward you well tonight... Now if you would excuse me, I'm going to have a word with our Vice-President."
The three of them then leaves the room.
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They arrive just when The Duke is dying and having his last words with Ven. Walking out from the crowd he slowly claps his hands, as if to congratulate the winner for the show. Though he was a bit far away when he saw it, he make a mental note of the last move that Ven pulled off, it could be useful in the future...
"Well played Marquis Avenor, good to see you working hard to keep peace in the academy, even if you did went missing trying to do it. And looks like Marquis Sarcarnus has done his job well too, how about we give the two nobles some cheers for their deed?"
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Post by Carlos on Oct 4, 2012 13:04:04 GMT -6
Patriel and Kavadh watched the fight between the Duke and Ven. Both with expressions that were a bit perturbed.
"Do you ever think, that maybe we're living in a saturday morning cartoon or some kind of bad western?" Patriel asked aloud. Kavadh just simply scratched the back of his head in confusion and the two started walking back to the ball. However before they could reach it, Patriel changed direction.
"It's been a long night. I'm going to bed. If the Princess asks, she can collect my balls in the morning." Patriel replies with a more casual voice then normal for him.
Kavadh simply nods and heads back to the ball.
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Post by Pitman on Oct 4, 2012 16:17:49 GMT -6
William Ralgos
As he heard what just transpired his face paled, more so paled then before and as James left he simply got up. Looking around he quickly moved out of the ball hoping to avoid everyone.
'Impossible!! Damn Damn Damn! Why doesn't he die?!!'
Regardless William felt shit just hit the fan.
Esmeralda Darcy
Esmeralda observed everything and simply smiled a bit though, she still noted Felicia was no where seen. Karli promptly left as soon as she saw Ven leaving her to her own devices. As she observed the fight she noted the different fire power the Disciplinary Committee deployed and noted it all. As she was a alone Felicia soon appeared behind Esmeralda with her soon saying, "My Lady I have done has you asked and secured Ven Avenor for you."
Esmeralda soon turned and instead of congratulate her she slapped her knight.
"My... My Lady?!!", Felicia soon managed to say at the shock.
"Next time... be more prompt and do not disappear on me again is that clear?!!", Esmeralda said with force.
"Yes My Lady I will not do such an act again and will be much quicker next time.". Felicia soon replied still on her knees.
"Fine go clean up and your dismissed for the rest of the night.", Esmeralda soon said as she turned her back towards her.
"As you wish My Lady", Felicia managed to reply as she left.
As Esmeralda was alone she broke down just for a second in tears.
"Idiot Felicia.... don't try to die on me... I won't know what to do without you.". Esmeralda whispered.
Ven
Ven promptly put his katana away on his back and noted everyone was clapping and cheering not too far but didn't matter to him. He saw James the one saying those words as he monocle visor picked up the noise and zoomed in on him.
'Regardless my own little secret is out of the bag which means they know I am capable of.... well not need to worry about them. But what about the others?'
Ven looked to see around him and noticed Patriel seemed find well not really he noticed he struggled but trying not to show it. His communicator soon went off.
"Lord Avenor I will be landing the ship near Avenor Mansion but have your ball clothing ready as well some quick patching up to be sent down. Oh and a team to take back the armor.", Elizabeth soon said over it.
"Than thank you doctor.. what about Dame Quinlann doing?", Ven asked.
"Oh she is fine but didn't want to be treated. She left not too long ago to wherever she had to go.", Elizabeth soon said.
It was over so Ven nodded toward the crowd then disappeared not too far as a team of scientist came down to begin taking off his armor and treat him. If anyone took notice not like everyone would see the symbol of EIRC everywhere which meant the Empire Institute Research Center was involved.
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Post by Rabite on Oct 4, 2012 18:08:30 GMT -6
"Well then, lets see what else could that fool think of... if not then his live could be useful as a last resort. Lets go you two, we've seen enough."
It's not like there's much he can do for this, and the outcome of this have no personal effect on him. The group turns and leave the party, they've seen and done enough for today.
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Post by Carlos on Oct 4, 2012 18:24:59 GMT -6
As the night grow long, the festivities died down, and people began to leave the ball. Bringing this year's Hallows Eve Ball to a relatively quite end. As far as they go, it was quite tame, compared to other more turbulent occasions. The ballroom eventually closed and the cleaning commenced.
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Post by Pitman on Oct 4, 2012 18:50:09 GMT -6
Ven was fully back to normal clothing and a bit stitched up good thing he will be fully ready for tomorrow's tournament. After talking with Karli a bit after a little scolding Ven was glad he avoided the Princess knowing full well she probably kill him for disappearing. He was the Vice President and it WAS his job to be around alas Ven just had shitty luck. As he noticed everyone gone Ven was mostly alone in the Garden afterwards with the rest of EIRC team sleeping over in his mansion for the night some even prepping for the morrow's tournament. As Ven was alone he soon saw a woman he recognize walk up to him it was no other then Countess Darcy.
"Well well Marquis Avenor...", Esmeralda soon said with the hour way late almost 1am.
"Oh Countess Darcy didn't see you, but I have to say thank you without your intervention I might not be alive right now.", Ven soon replied to the woman.
"Oh no I am just doing my duty and I did say I can help with anything.", Esmeralda said with a suggestive voice.
"Anyways... I am walking the grounds a bit before the tournament care to join me maybe even see the stadium before the tournament proper?", Ven asked, though to him it was simple walking to her was he asking her out?
"Of course..", she simply replied.
As they walked the talking eventually lead to other things and then some. As they arrived at the stadium being set up by workers who been hired to make it possible for anyone to seat and even guests who not even apart of the Academia. As they stopped at one point over it they were alone as the moon light and city light around them shined.
"You know... out of everyone here you intrigue me...", Ven soon said.
"Oh and what is that does that?", Esmeralda soon replied.
"I mean out of everyone here you are one of the few people who helped me since the beginning well everyone simply disliked me. What 'is' your game?", Ven soon asked.
"I am not sure myself I think... you sure you don't uhh-", she asked but stopped herself.
"Uhh what?", Ven asked.
"So you really don't remember huh... expected.", Esmeralda whispered.
"Don't remember what?", Ven soon asked as he noticed it.
"Oh its nothing really lets just say it benefits us both, you need an ally I need one too why not call it mutual cooperation?", Esmeralda soon said.
"You could say that but... why there has to be a reason you are helpful no one does things for free.", Ven soon said trying to pry information out of her.
Esmeralda soon turns and comes close in a seductive way then whispers into his ear, "Of course nothing is free... maybe the payment could be.... you."
Ven completely turned red at this only for her to laugh.
"Wait wha-.... is this a cruel joke?", Ven asked.
"Oh just kidding had to see that reaction its not everyday someone's price is that low.", Esmeralda soon said.
"Uhh but you see that is actually a high price but uhh err..", Ven managed to say only for a data pad to be given to him by her.
"On here is all the information I could find about William Ralgos all the deals all the people he has meet. His father maybe a Marquis but a rich one at that. For this information lets just say... you can just owe me. What kind of payment that will be... lets just leave it open for now.", Esmeralda soon said with still seductive tone.
"Ah... I see... thank you Count-", Ven soon said only to be stopped by a kiss.
As it was only a brief moment she soon simply says, "Esmeralda... anyways that should be considered a reward for saving my knight Felicia. Anyways it is getting late the tournament's tomorrow I do hope you win."
As soon as that she was gone leaving Ven alone to his thoughts.
'What the hell? my brother was always the ladies man but this is too odd. What game is that she is playing? Something tells me she wants more then that... gah forget it I need to study then and go to bed a big day tomorrow.'
With that Ven left towards his mansion not noticing someone was observing this all.
"Hrmm... so the mouse falling into the snake's trap. Regardless this will be fun, lets see who will win. Avenor or Ralgos? Doesn't matter as long as everything goes to plan.", Earl Krutus soon said as he continued his way home with a malicious smile.
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