/Nina and Celina POV

"So you are saying that they were only after you and had no idea about my and peeping cousin indentity ?" asked Gabrielle while looking at mother.

"Yes those ninj .. err i mean, those Raven as they call themself, had mission to capture me and get rid of the rest." said mom while playing with amulet in her hands.

Those amulets are reason why Leo had hard time to spot uninvited guests. As Leo after battle explained, Raven were invisible trough detect sight and he had to look for them indirectly, like sounds of breathing or footsteps. As detect wasnt meant for that, It was incredibly hard to do so.

"But why were they after you? Are they spies from Zolmor ?" asked peeping prince while looking at lightning mom used to 'explore' amulet in her hands.

"No. Basicly Raven is special group of assassins or spies, that Ridsour House used when they needed to do some shady things. I guess raven stands for Ori raven species with their stealth style of hunting and all. But Ridsour is House of our kingdom, hmm should i say was ? As for why ... it seems Zolmor promised most of property and lands intact if they get me to them." answered mother and amulet in her hands shattered. She picked another from pile nearby and lightning connected her finger with new amulet.

"But how people from Zolmor knew you will be here ? Did that stunt at village gave away ?" asked Leo.

"They didnt knew. This was offered to most remaining human nobles of our kingdom trough communication. Capture lightning mage and reward is yours." said mother and after pause continued.

"I have no idea why enemy are so determined on geting me though. Ones who saw true terror of my power are dead, for others im just unusual mage. It might be enemy bluff with that offer, but i dont think one mage is worth all this trouble." Said mother with smile. Amulet in her hands had glowing lines from inside and didnt showed signs it will shatter.

"Are you sure no one saw your show of power with detect ?" asked peeping prince while glancing at Leo.

With those words amulet in moms hands shattered with bang and mother froze.

"Oh ... that miiigght sliped my mind" said mom with look of embarrassment.

"Great. So now we have every human on our tail ?" mumbeld Lars.

"No. Only Ridsour House knows about me being here. They sent Raven to get me silently and keep other Houses in dark. Without their need to worry about competitors, we might faced their full forces." said mom and picked another amulet and just in a moment it started glowing without shattering and after that facing Leo she asked.

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"Leo can you give your detect tool ?"

Leo quickly pulled out orb and handed over to mom with happy face. Tail was swinging so hard that even created small wind. After mom toke orb she started engraving it with lightning. Everyone was looking in silence. After a bit orb started to glow trough markings and shake a bit. Leo grew even more exited. But then orb exploded with pieces scattered all around.

"Ups" whispered mother.

Leo froze, still with smile on his face. Then happy expression started to slowly change to that of terror. With heavy breaths body started to shiver and single tear ran on left cheek.

"Ahh .. that look on his face ... he he." whispered mother "Ok with this revenge for peeping is done."

"You are so mean mother ..." i said. I believe in Leo that it was accident. What if commotion back then, was caused by somone meaning us harm.

"Oh dont be so down Leo, it was only a joke." Said mom, Leo still shivering.

Then she picked another amulet, lightning riped it up, leaving only crystal behind. After that she picked up blank silver orb lying besides her. With lightning dancing a bit, it started glowing at uper side. Mom droped crystal and it sank into orb like it was made from water. Then she droped orb into glass of wine creating cloud of steam. Everyone looked at moms hand, but it was fine. After a bit she picked orb and started engraving with lightning. And after it was done, handed it to Leo with a smirk.

"There you go sad kitty. No invisible men from this day forth and same range for detect as before. And while you channel mana trough it, with triger chant "Hide", you can choose up to ten people nearby, to cloak them from detect of others. If you dont channel, only you alone will be invisible as long as its on you." Then mom picked rest of amulets, that were collected from Raven corpses and handed one each to the rest.

"That joke toke deacade of my lifespan" mumbled Leo and mother chuckled.

"Err .." Gabrielle looked at mother with pleading look.

"Ahh thats right you have one too. Ok give me and i will upgrade yours as well." said mother and after Gabrielle handed her orb, mom repeated process of engraving and crystal sinking. Without orb shattering part this time.

"You dont really want to ask of me creating means to peep on me safely now do you ?" said mom with a wink to peeping prince, when he was about to open mouth.

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Early in the morning we prepared for departure, taking Vivian with us. Bodies of Raven and dead guards were burned in basement to prevent undead rising. Luckily direwolfs were ignored during attack so we departed mounted. When we left manor it was still raining. Even with roundabout route we choose to reach gates square, we were stoped by blockade of many soldiers. Other routes probably blocked as well.

"Halt Lady Darkmoon. With rights given to me, you are under arrest with charges of betraying our kingdom Raldus. Tell your guards to drop weapons." said one of nobles that steped forward.

"Ho ? Thats funny coming from your lips traitor. Given rights by whom ? I dont think so. Just to force 'Hall of truth' to heir of duke rank House, you would need direct royalty involvement or at least support of two heads of duke rank House. Your tiny House have neither means nor authority. I suggest you turn around and crawl back into hole you came from." answered mother with pompous voice.

"There is no more royalty thanks to you. And we will get in touch with duke rank House in time. Dont make this harder on yourself." still kept with his farce noble.

"There is royalty right in front of you. I am Prince Tomas Goldmore, first son of our King Julian Goldmore. Your charges of betrayal are pathetic at best, now move out of the way. Or maybe you want to say you have authority to arrest me as well ?" said peeping prince revealing his face from hood and shoving his royal symbol.

"Tsk. Kill them. Keep lightning mage alive." commanded noble and archers started reading their bows.