TVRWS 2

House Moore, not from the ancient houses but rather holds a significant success due to the fruitful business of the late family lords and lately thanks to the expansion in the New World, the Isle of Avalon.

But even with the House Lord holding a Count title, many felt threatened by the rise of House Moore to be the sixth of the Five Grand Nobles and most notably with Vivian's engagement to Prince Liam. With the breakup of the engagement, the Royal Family seemed to be trying to break the pride of House Moore and not create another Behemoth of a House to add to their trouble, that's the reason why the Royal Court let the actions of Prince Liam pass.

Now that Vivian was to marry that ugly piggy son of a Baron, House Moore will be shamed and its constant rising will face a setback.

I don't know if I could understand all that political whatnot as Nadia but the [Rank B - Diplomat] of Vivian is making some serious analytics in my head.

Anyway, I am now sitting in line with my father Lord Julian Moore, my stepmother Saskia Moore and my half brother Robert. On the other side, the Baron, his son and Lord Edmond Black, the Prince's aid.

Both my brother Robert and Lord Edmond Black are capture targets from the game. Their current aim for this event is to make it proceed smoothly despite the clear agitation on my father's face. My brother, on the other hand, is clearly not on my side, judging by the way he leads the conversation instead of my father.

"So, Baron Hewes. How do you like the capital so far?"

"It is magnificent as ever, young Lord Robert. I have come here many times before back at the days of the campaign."

"To Avalon?"

"No, to Sauran, the Southern Continent. I was young back in the day and worked as a lieutenant in the [Silver League]."

"Ah... I see." Robert looked at the man with approval then looked at me with satisfaction.

On the other hand, Father's face darkened.

To explain things, Harland Kingdom in the Northern Continent, Elgard. When the Industrial Revolution started, the kingdoms of Elgard went out to invade the Southern Continent Sauran and the Eastern Continent Duxi. The Silver League is an international Mercenary Company that also work in trading Slaves.

In other words, this Baron is a Slaver, a job even frowned upon by the Commoners. However, Robert seemed pleased with the fact that they found me such a shameful pairing.

Just what did the Game Devs think when they added such a nasty person as a capture target. In public, he is someone charitable, kind and likes to encourage people but in reality, he is an envious person and rotten to the core.

I had to stay silent during the boring conversation between Robert and the Baron. I also took the chance to try out opening the System in plain sight and close it again to confirm that no one can see it except me. With that confirmed, I started browsing the System's Shop for anything in the range of the 100 SP I have to help with this dilemma.

To be honest, I may have stayed a little bit too much while browsing the shop... old habits, I suppose.

"Vivian, Vivian." All of a sudden, it was Robert calling for me.

Everyone was looking at me for some reason.

"Sorry... I dozed off." I said without thinking until inspiration came by itself, "Guess I got bored. What is it, little brother?"

Seeing Robert's face flench felt like some sort of a delicacy. To my knowledge, he hated it when he gets called 'Little Brother'. He hates being belittled in general.

However, his flench turned into a smile and he spoke calmly.

"We were saying you should show Young Lord Hewes around the Estate while we discuss the matters of your Engagement, dear sister." Robert said making sure that the word engagement come out as clear as possible.

"Is that so, dear Little brother? You haven't talked about the important matters yet? I apologize on behalf of my brother, Lord Hewes. He is quite the talkative Little Boy when he gets excited." I spoke directly to the old pig.

"Ohoho! It is okay, Young Miss. We are all excited." The old pig said.

"Sister." Robert seemed to be trying to sound intimidating. "Can't you please, show the Young Lord Hewes around while we discuss the Important Matters?"

"Dear brother, is it by any chance you are saying that someone in the age of Young Lord Hewes is not competent enough to attend such an Important Matter and let it be discussed by the Elders?"

The reaction around was priceless. The old Vivian wasn't the kind to talk back too much and me talking just now caused a lot of tense atmospheres already.

"No." Robert was already glaring as he answered my question.

"Fufufu! Silly little brother, I was just teasing you."

Getting rid of me right now means Robert and Edmond can arrange everything with the Baron hastily without my father being able to complain about it. An engagement with the blessing of the Royal Family is a bit of a hurdle even for Count Julian.

"Vivian, my dear. Will you please do as your brother asked and tour the Young Lord around? Get a chance for conversation." At that moment, the old hag Saskia (aka. Stepmother) butted in. She is my eternal source of trouble and the inexhaustible cesspool of unrest.

"Dear stepmother, if you say so."

I then turned at the little pig and spoke while pointing around.

"The front garden, the back garden, the stables, the gun range, the servants quarters, the greenhouse, the bathroom, the kitchen aaaaaaand... the Door."

"..." "..." "..." "..." "..." "... pft!"

An excellent tour even if I say so myself. Good job, me. Even Edmond is barely holding it while covering his mouth but his movements were exposing him.

"Lord Black." I decided to evade the mood and speak directly to Edmond.

"Ehem… Young Miss Moore." He

"It is Lady Moore now. I'm over 18. The only young Lord in our house is Robert."

"Oh! I see. And when did Lady Moore become 18?"

"Three days ago."

"Three days... Oh! That day?"

Edmond seemed to have realized it too. The same very day of my destruction.

"Indeed. However, long time no see. Even though Lord Edmond is his Highness's famed Diligent assistant, we don't get to see you that much in the Academy."

"Hm? Oh! You know how it goes being an assistant to his highness. Ever since I graduated last year, I got involved in a lot of work duty."

"Oh! How marvelous, my Lord! Diligent indeed. And how is his Highness doing, by the by?" I wanted to bring up this subject for some time.

Looking at the Baron reaction to the sight of a former fiancee mentioning her ex-fiance with such longing in front of the supposedly new one, it surely made him frown.

Edmond, however, smiled.

"His Highness is doing well. This morning, he accompanied Miss Matilda to the De Clare Auction House and bought her a marvelous Gemstone that just arrived from Avalon."

Somehow, Edmond's ranting about the matter caused my heart to tighten. This former Vivian is still... tsk!

I felt that my expressions betrayed me for a second there and the ones around took note of it but all for the good. I put on the smile again and took a breather.

"Well, it is good to know that his Highness is still energetic. Please, deliver my best to his highness and remind him that the finals are just two weeks from today." I said.

Edmond sharpened his eyes with a cold glare. The son of House Black is truly fitting for his role as the protector of the Crown Prince and Heir to the Great House Black, the House that protects the Kingdom from the shadows.

"I will." He said and looked away.

His tone was cold and it gave me shivers. A mere [Silver Rank Knight] like him can make a powerless person like me feel so weak?

Damnation!

"Ehem... If you may Lord Moore, we were saying that we would like to set a date for the engagement. Say… can it be by next week?" Baron Hewes spoke to my father.

"..." Father only looked at him while narrowing his eyes but before he could reply, Robert butted in.

"Sure. Next week would be perfect."

"That would be impossible." I said, "I have my final exams two weeks from now."

My interference caused another pause in the conversation.

"Dear sister, in such conversation, women should not speak until spoken to." Robert said in a stern voice.

"And neither do kids."

"You..."

"Enough!"

At long last, father spoke. Everything quietened with his words.

"Vivian."

"Yes, father."

"Are you still going to attend the Academy?" He asked.

"Indeed father. A noble's true power comes from wits and knowledge and I have spent a decade sharpening those skills to perfection not to quit in the last two weeks." I replied.

"Well said. However, are you aware of the social situation you are in right now?"

"I'm very aware of it. Among society, I will be the very soul of caution."

"I see." Father nodded, "The engagement can't be before the exams." Then he announced.

"But Father..." "Lord Julian..."

"Silence!"

Robert and the Baron were about to retort but father was already giving them the glares.

Nice assist, pops!

"Then, the engagement will be held after the exams?" At that time, Edmond spoke while standing up.

Can I just go poke his eyes?

"Yes, Lord Julian. If it can't be in a week from now then let's make it right after those exams." The Baron hopped on right after Edmond.

"..." Father rather kept silent.

"It... It would be best to..." Robert wanted to affirm the opinion on our side but I can't let him do what he wants.

"Either way, we can't discuss that now." I spoke.

"And why is that?" Edmond himself took me on realizing that I would roast Robert or Baron Hewes if they spoke.

"If you didn't notice, Lord Edmond of the Great House Black, it is almost midnight. By our Noble customs and traditions, guests can't stay till midnight. The matter regarding that engagement can wait until tomorrow's afternoon... Also, Robert should be in bed before midnight, kids need to sleep well in order to grow healthy." I just couldn't help it with that last part.

Robert was about to retort but I continued anyway.

"And Father, don't you have that super important meeting tomorrow morning?"

Another assist here, pops.

"Eh... Yes... Ehem. The Chamber of Commerce has an… emergency meeting tomorrow." Father willingly assisted.

Yep, we're rocking it here father and daughter.

As the ringleader of this meeting was cornered, Edmond was left with no options but to withdraw till tomorrow.

"It is as Lord Julian wants." Edmond said and stood up.

***

As everyone was up, Vivian finally decided to make the purchase spending all the 100 SP she has on a single item.

"Lord Hewes, this way."

Edmond led the Baron out followed by Robert and finally the Baron's son. Surprisingly, the one on their tail was Vivian.

"Young Lord Hewes, you forgot this."

Personally, Vivian was handing something to the young pig.

"Isn't this yours?" She said with a fast wink only the young boy could see.

Flustered, the boy took it anyway.

"Thank you."

It was nothing put a wrapped piece of candy that she obviously picked up from the coffee table and used her feminine charms to pass it to the boy.

The ones ahead and behind paused to observe the situation and frowned. However, as soon as the boy turned around, the angelic smile on Vivian's face turned demonic.

Just like that, the little big left through the door.

Outside the mansion as soon as the four passed enough distance to the carriage, Edmond opened his hands to the Baron's son.

"Give it."

The Baron's son handed over the wrapped candy to Edmond feeling the coldness of his tone. Edmond looked at the candy and kept it in his pocket.

"That is..." The Baron's son muttered.

"Obviously Poison. We told you not to take anything they offer and she noticed you eyeing the candy on the table earlier. She then disappeared for some time upstairs and returned with a poisoned one. Just don't trust every pretty face you see." Edmond said and turned around to the carriage waiting for him.

The Baron and his son felt the chills from what Edmond said. It was indeed true, a weak woman can only kill with her charms and poisons.

Edmond, Robert, the Baron and his Son all went inside the carriage and left for the tightly secured mansion that was prepared to protect Baron Hewes and his son from any assassins sent by the Moores.

***

An hour has passed, I am back at my room… waiting.

Patiently waiting.

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« Quests »

• [Avoid Forced Marriage]
Avoid the Forced Marriage by any means necessary.
- Time Limit: 10 Hours (7 Remaining)
- Reward: SP (Amount depends on your method) + Random Gift
- Fail: System Termination
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Sigh! Things are just too slow when you wait for it to happen.

Should I go out there and deliver the killing blow myself or what?

Hundreds of ideas roamed my mind. It is my first time killing after all... as Vivian, I mean... Nadia surely killed a lot.

I would rather distract myself.

Standing off the bed I was lying on, I found myself in front of my clothing room.

Funny! Noble kids have rooms for their clothes too.

I wasn't really interested in what's in there but all what I found were those dresses... ridiculously big gowns, bloody tight corsets, heavy bulky multi-layered clothes, stupidly uncomfortable shoes.

Hell is real... I suppose.

"System Shop, please tell me you have some modern woman's clothing."

« Searching ... 14 Results Found! »

"Bless you, son."

Look at those things... I never thought the sight of those things can make me cry.

But I need System Points now, these things are not cheap. I also need something different than those 17th-century dresses. They look great and fun to wear and all but I can't run and move freely in them. I suppose I will use them for some time.

Maybe, the old Vivian was okay with them but now as Nadia added her memories about comfy clothing, I would say we can just burn this collection down.

While thinking of what to wear and browsing the system shop for a new outfit, my eyes were averted to the 'Push Dagger' I bought with the 100 SP.

This bad boy appeared to me right before I go down and meet the so-called guests. Choosing between it and the Karambit Knife was hard but I assessed the situation and judged that the Push Dagger will be more concealed.

« Push Dagger - Common Grade »

Push Daggers are shaped like a 'T' as the horizontal section is grip and the vertical section a leaf-shaped thin blade.

This weapon is ideal for stabbing.

Now imagine this bad boy stabbing through a tight Waist Belt and layers of Muscles and Fat that were numb from sitting around for some time.

Thanks to the tight Waist Belt, no wounds can open until the belt is removed.

« Mission Complete! »

« 590 System Points has been awarded! »

« Rare Grade item [Space Bag] has been awarded! »

« The Doormat Record [Assassin] has reawakened. »

About bloody time.

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