In a dimly lit grand room, in which the only source of light were the silver sconces on the left side of the wall. A king-sized bed with a scarlet veil sat in the upper center of the room. To the left of it, close to the sconces, was a study desk and bookshelves. And on the right side of the room, a wide window with red curtains was plastered on the wall. There were two doors in the room. One to the left corner, the other, faced the bed.

On the bed, there was a blanket that had the outline of a small humanoid feature.

*Knock knock*

A knock was heard from the door that was on the left. Following it was a muffled voice. "Young master, I'm coming in."

Opening the door, a young maid stepped into the room. Her eyes were black, and she wore a maid outfit and had a maid headband on her long brown hair.

She walked to the window's curtain and changed it from its present state to the opposite.

Golden rays entered the room, making the room ethereal.

"Ugh…Maria, why did you do that?" a voice questioned nder the blanket.

"Do what, young master?" Maria said in a puzzled tone, pretending to be oblivious about what her young master said.

"Opening the curtains, Maria. You could have just woken me up by tapping on my shoulder. " The person under the blanket said groggily.

"But this method is faster, young master. Anyway, morning is here. Do you want to be late for your training with your sister?" Maria said expressionlessly.

The boy was instantly alerted when he heard that and yanked away his blanket, revealing his features.

He had almond shaped crimson red eyes, ruffled black hair, an upturned nose, slightly chubby cheeks that indicated his youth, natural lips, and a small forehead.

'Cute as always,' Maria thought with a poker face.

The boy was already rushing to the bathroom, which was directly across from the bed.

Maria watched all of this happen with her medium arched brows raised a bit. When he disappeared from her gaze, she turned to his bed and fixed it. She then took out neatly folded clothes from a silver ring on her finger and placed them on the chair at the study desk. That was when she heard a knock from the outside door.

*Knock knock*

"Who is it?" asked Maria.

"It is I, Thomas." Said the voice behind the door.

'Hm? Mister butler?'

"Sir, what is it you need?" Maria asked courteously.

"Breakfast is ready and the lord is calling for his son."

"The young master is currently in the bathroom, but he will come down soon. "

"Understood." Thomas said, and soon faint footsteps could be heard drifting away from the door.

Just on time, the boy came out of the bathroom with a towel on his waist. Maria helped him dress up, as well as styling his hair. She then brought him a vertical mirror.

Looking at the black shoes, black pants, and white shirt that had a black vest over it with a gray coat that was reflected in the mirror, The boy smiled and followed Maria out of the room as she led him to the dining room. Walking down the long, brown, well-designed corridor.

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***

In the dining room.

Three individuals were sitting on chairs with a long table that had appetising food on it.

They didn't touch the food. But a conversation was going on between them.

"Athan. Can we just eat already~?" Said a woman with dark raven hair and blue eyes.

"Mother. Can't you be patient for some time? It's not like the food will grow legs and run away." said a girl who looked to be the miniature version of her mother, while rolling her eyes.

"Haa..Luna is correct Melaina. Have some patience." Athan said as he exhaled exaggeratedly.

"But but, the wine is begging me to drink it! And I can't hold myself back from doing that." Melaina said with a teary face, trying to get some reaction from her daughter and son.

"That won't work Melaina."

"It won't work mother."

Both the father and daughter spoke synchronously.

"Hmph! You guys aren't much fun...But when is coy going to arrive?" Melaina murmured the first part, inquiring the other with a normal voice as she twirled her hand around her hair.

"Thomas said he will be here shortly." Athan answered, pacifying his wife.

Not long after, two pairs of footsteps could be heard heading into the dinning room.

"Oh! He is finally here. I can start, right?" Melaina said as she looked at her husband expectantly while picking up a wine glass.

Looking at his wife, who was already scooping her glass, and bringing it to her mouth, Athan just shook his head and glanced at the door.

Opening it, a boy entered.

"Sorry father, I overslept." Coy said with a tired face visible on his face.

"It's fine. Join us for breakfast, today we have your favourite meal on the table. Wyvern's breast. "

"Ohh, thanks father. " Said Coy as he sat on the left side, next to his sister. His father sat on the honour chair, while his mom sat on the right side of the table next to her husband.

At last, the family started eating except for Melaina who began before Coy even sat down.

"You took your time sleeping, huh? And where's Maria?" Luna said as she went for a bacon-like food that had red juice dripping from it.

"Eh, I was only late for a couple of minutes though. Maria went to get her breakfast after escorting me here"

"If you were late by another minute, mom would have dragged you here by herself. Make sure you thank Maria for saving your bum every time." Luna said while drinking from a flute glass.

'Considering mom's obsession for wine, that would have definitely happened. Phew, Luna is correct. Maria is the best!'

He then focused back on his food and took a piece of a well done dainty meat. Biting it, Coy's taste buds exploded as it came into contact with the meat.

'Delicious as ever. '

Soon after, the clutter of eating utensils were the only source of sound in the room.

***

After they all finished eating. Melaina said to her husband. "Any news about that 'incident' which happened 6 years ago?"

"Unfortunately no. " Athan said as he wiped his mouth with a napkin.

"How is his majesty's response?"

"Same as usual. He only wants reports that are actually useful. And the last time he got such reports was 4 years ago. " Athan said with his brows relaxed.

Luna and Coy didn't understand what they were talking about and just started to nitpick each other.

"Are you ready for another beating?" Luna spoke gloatingly.

"Today will be different, Luna. I will win!" Coy uttered with confidence as he clenched his right hand.

"Make your actions speak for themselves on the training ground."

Coy, who wanted to fire back, stopped when he noticed his parents finishing their conversation.

"Anyways, Athan. I'm heading off to visit Dad."

Melaina said as she stood up from her chair, walking to her children and giving them a kiss on their forehead, leaving behind her husband.

"Bye bye sweeties. Bye honey!" Said Melaina with a wave while leaving the dining room.

"Bye mother!" Said both kids.

Coy fixed his gaze on his father, who had short white hair. Athan's red slit eyes were rooted on his departing wife.

"Father, Luna and I will also be going to the training grounds." Coy said as he stood up from his chair in toe with Luna.

"Alright kids, be careful," Athan said, following it with, "And if you need me for something, I will be at the library; my personal library. "

Without making any other movements, Athan faded into thin air, disappearing from the dining room like a phantom.

"Woah! That was cool sis!" Coy exclaimed when he saw how Athan just faded out of existence.

"True. Leaving that aside, let's go!" Luna said with a smile as she took Coy's hand.

Feeling the warmth of his sister, Coy smiled and stared at her small yet dependable back, and let her take him.

***

The Blake dukedom had a large and stately castle with several hundred rooms on the ground, first and second floor. The ground floor was mainly used by the servants, while the first were for guests and the second was for the masters of the castle. The castle was built in crescent shape and the training was on the west of it.

On the training ground, two kids could be seen. A boy with black hair and red eyes with brown boots, black pants, and a black shirt. He had a double edged European sword that fitted nicely in his hands

Facing the boy was a girl with black raven hair and blue eyes who was taller than him. She had the same outfit as the boy, but her shirt was white. She also had a weapon on her right hand, but hers was a rapier.

"No use of magic reinforcement, Coy!" Luna said to Coy with her voice raised.

"Back at you, Luna!" Replied Coy as he held the sword with both hands. His short legs tensed up, shooting from his position with an upper slash, ready to strike down Luna.

Luna didn't move from her position, but she raised her rapier horizontally in-front of her right chest. Her left hand behind her back.

Not a second later, both parties' weapons made contact.

*Clang!*