"Mother?"

The woman's look softened as she shifted her gaze to Lukas, her rage evaporating briefly.

"Oh, Lukas," she asked, her tone full of worry, "are you okay?"

Lukas nodded slowly, still processing the events occurring in front of him.

"I-I think so," he said, barely above a whisper.

Thalia put a comforting hand on Lukas' shoulder, providing him support.

"It's all right, young master," she said quietly, gently. "Your mother is here now."

Meanwhile, Leofric, flushed with humiliation, tried to restore his composure. "I apologize, my beloved," he said to his wife,

while his tone was ashamed. "I didn't mean to cause such worry."

The woman sighed, her rage gradually dissipating as she gazed at her husband

with a mix of frustration and affection.

"Just promise me you'll be more mindful in the future, and tell me if you’re going to do things like these,"

she addressed him with concern.

Leofric nodded as the woman ordered Thalia to accompany Lukas out of the office,

Vance followed them as Lukas was catching his breath.

The three arrived at the garden, where they could rest after the chaotic commotion,

Thalia saw the young master still confused.

She asks the young master,

“You’re confused on why your father seemed powerless over your mother right young master?”

Lukas nodded with shock as he was surprised how Thalia got it exactly on what he was thinking.

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Thalia takes a deep breath as she prepares herself to explain Lukas’ mother’s backstory.

“Your mother is certainly a strong woman, perhaps stronger than your father.

If those two fought with their lives on the line, it would be a never-ending battle.”

Lukas blinked in astonishment, his thoughts racing with questions regarding his mother's history. Thalia's words piqued his

interest, encouraging him to find out more about the woman who bore and took care of him.

"Stronger than Father?" Lukas asked, his voice full of amazement and admiration. He'd always known his mother to be tough and determined,

but Thalia's remarks suggested a strength that surpassed even his father's.

Thalia's chuckle was warm and knowing as she rested, ready

to reveal the story of Lukas' mother, Silviana Valorian.

"Your mother is a remarkable woman, Lukas," she said,

her voice full of admiration and affection.

"She came from a strong family, known for their courage and bravery in battle,

and she was formerly known as the Iron Maiden standing side by side

with your father, Sir Leofric."

Lukas' mother, Silviana Silver, entered the room with glee in her eyes.

"Thalia, my dear, you're exaggerating my achievements again,"

She added with a teasing grin.

"You know I appreciate a bit of simplicity."

Thalia laughed; but her expression was unmoved.

"Ah, but your stories are too remarkable to be limited to simplicity, my lady,"

she said, her one eye twinkling as the other eye winked.

Before Silviana could react,

Leofric appeared behind her with an ashamed expression.

"Lukas, my son, I apologize for what happened earlier," he continued, his voice filled with regret.

"I only wanted to do a test then I was supposed to give you something special."

Leofric came forward and presented Lukas with a miniature ornamental sword which was the very gift he had planned to give him earlier.

Lukas embraced it with excitement, his eyes beaming with enthusiasm as he clasped the sword befitting of a symbol for knighthood in his hands.

With a serene appearance, Lukas glanced up at his father, his small hand firmly grasping the ornamental sword.

"Thank you, and I promise you, Father," he said firmly, his voice full of commitment.

"Someday, I'll be a great knight, just like you!"

As Lukas swung the miniature sword with joy, Vance grabbed a stick and joined in the friendly sparring, with their laughter filling the atmosphere.

Thalia, Leofric, and Silvianna laughed as they watched the children play around. Everyone was filled with happiness at that time.