504 The Graymoon familyâs generosity
âMy wife toughed the pain out while managing to control all her mana filled with cold magic. On the other hand, your daughter was helped to relieve the pain and suffering. Additionally, she only needed to control a fraction of her mana with my help.â
âThis is the reason why I believe the outcome has become different and why your daughter didnât become immune to her own magic.â
âA-ar-are you saying your wife is the fourth Sigil Mage immune to her own magic?â Asked the shocked Aceon with his eyes opened wide. The butlers beside him stared at Vincent from the shock as well.
âYes but... â*Sigh* Vincent shook his head and continued apologetically, âUnfortunately, your daughter didnât awaken the self-magic immunity my wife has. This different treatment with less suffering will not allow your daughter to use her Sigils as my wife can freely.â
âI only care for my daughterâs well-being. I do not care if she canât use her Sigils anymore.â Aceon replied.
Aceon revealed an angered expression while continuing, âOnly one of my old friends helped me without asking for a part of my property or business. I have learned how money can change people and how I donât give a damn about what they think.â
[Vincent. I am back.] Said Kazumi while floating toward him.
-How did it go?-
[Kazumi Sensei has helped her flawlessly. Now Tiffi will be able to turn on and off her Sigil without a hitch. But I hope she will not get hurt in the future.]
.....
-Great news. I already told her father how she would get hurt if she used the Flame Sigil again.-
[Good judgment.]
âIs something the matter?â Asked Aceon when he saw Vincent suddenly act disinterested in their conversation.
Vincent stood up and said, âI can feel the mana has stabilized now.â
âHelp your daughter recover and meet me next Sunday. We can talk about the details then.â Vincent took a few steps and stopped, âOhh! And if you want to know about me, please visit my mother-in-law. Maybe the two of you can hit it off and become business partners. â
Aceon looked at the butlers and continued, âTake Lord Vincent Lionheart and his servant wherever they want to go.â
âYes, my lord.â Both butlers said.
Shortly, Aceon watched Vincent and Sofy leave. He went to his daughterâs room and ordered the maid to leave them alone.
Aceon lowered to his knees and held his daughterâs hand. âTiffi, my dear daughter. Itâs all going to be okay now. The potions will help you recover, and I will go get more for you soon.â
âMoney is less valuable than you are. I will not lose you too.â Aceon continued with tears raining on the wet bedsheet.
*Graymoon Auction House*
Vincent and Sofy arrived in the parking area. They went to their carriage, changed their clothes, and left for their home.
The shadow guard following Vincent returned back to report what happened. He informed Vicktor and Vikki Graymoon about what he heard while hiding on the roof.
âI heard Aceon Ponalis suddenly changed a few months ago. He started selling everything he owned and invested in potions and plants of all kinds.â Victor looked at his wife and asked, âWhat did you hear, dear?â
âI heard a how Aceon suddenly locked his daughter in her room and didnât let her go out. Many believed it was to forcefully make her awaken a class with the items he bought.â Vikki said. She looked at the luxurious coffee table in front of her. On it was a few silver coins.
âNow we know most of the truth. Husband, how about we offer Aceon a refund? I want to help the person who values family over money.â Vikki requested.
âHaha. My wife is generous.â Victor extended his hand and ordered, âRefund all of Viscount Aceon Ponalisâs purchases in the previous months and tell him he doesnât need to return the items. Tell him we wish his daughter can recover and become healthy again.â
âYes, my lord. At once.â The shadow guard said before leaving.
Victor and Vikki looked at each other.
âFourth Sigil Mage, is it? This year is getting interesting by the week, haha. â Victor said with a grin.
âThe sleeping lion is sharpening its claws. I hope our son can learn a thing or two from the sleeping lion.â Vikki added.
*Emerald Lionheart Mansion*
Vincent and Sofy returned. They were tired and felt as if a week had gone by. Saving Tiffiâs life made them mentally exhausted.
âI will take care of the horses.â Sofy leaned her hand and gave him a peck on his cheek. âThank you for todayâs date. I had fun.â
Vincent jumped down from the carriage and looked around. *Phew* âDo you want to get me in trouble?â He asked with a frown.
*Wink* âI will ask your counsel of women, hehe.â She joked before gently moving the reins and leading the horses to the stable.
[Women problems?]
-...-
Vincent headed inside and heard munching and giggling sounds. He headed to the kitchen and found Lupa munching on boiled chicken legs.
Lupa became startled as secretly eating meat was one of her weak points.
Lupa gulped and offered the piece of chicken leg. âLetâs share, my mate. It is really good.â
âWhat a crafty wife I have. Do you want to make me your accomplice?â Vincent teased.
Lupa was afraid of Esterâs refined ear-pulling technique. She quickly closed the pot and went beside Vincent. âI will do everything my mate asks. Please do not tell sister Ester. She is scary sometimes.â
Vincent giggled when he saw Lupa beg cutely. He tussled her hair and told her to bring Maid Xu and her sisters to the living room.
Lupa extended her tongue and swiftly cleaned her fingers clean. Then she went to bring everyone to the meeting.
[No wonder Yula sometimes glances at Lupa when she opens a pot.]
-Does it mean Lupa has been secretly stealing food every Sunday?-
[I guess so.]
Vincent facepalmed and went to wait in the living room.
Later, when Ester, Lupa, Iris, Lilith, Sakura, and Maid Xu entered the living room, he explained what had transpired today.
Lilith and Maid Xu were the most surprised out of the rest. They knew more than Vincent what it meant to have a loyal ally.
âVincent. You really are the best, hehe.â Lilith giggled while looking excited.
âThis is unheard of. I have never heard of a Viscount becoming the vassal of a low-ranked noble that doesnât have a rank yet.â Maid Xu stood up and continued before leaving, âI will have to send a message to the Lord and Lady quickly.â
âDid she suffer a lot?â Asked Ester.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âAs far as I know, the answer is both yes and no. Kazumi and I helped Tiffi control her mana. She didnât need to suffer in the most crucial part.â Vincent answered.
Ester sighed in relief after hearing how Tiffi didnât suffer too much because Vincent and Kazumi found a better way of helping a Sigil Mage.
âTiffi was fortunate I accepted her fatherâs invite, but I was also fortunate for trying to save her.â Vincent raised his hand and smirked. He closed his hand and continued, âThe mana I absorbed was pure and highly compatible with my mana element. Now I have reached a little over three hundred mana.â
Ester, Lupa, Kazumi, Iris, Lilith, and Sakura stared at Vincent. They were stuck in a daze for a few seconds as Vincent had almost tripled his mana in less than one day.
[Hey! Why didnât you tell me first? I feel betrayed.] Said the most curious person out of everyone in the living room.
âCongratulations!â Everyone said. They all got up and went to hug him.
âJun Jun. Plow smells Vincent, and everyone is in here.â *Pho*
Jun Ye Rim, with Plow in her arms, entered the living room. They saw Vincent on the sofa with five women hugging him. It looked like something was about to begin at first glance.
âW-wh-what! How shameless to make out with so many women in an open place!â Jun Ye Rim stuttered with a pair of brightly blushed cheeks and a pair of red ears.
*Pho!* âNo fair! Plow wants to join the group hug too!â Plow said while moving her paws. She jumped on the floor and rushed to join the gang to enjoy a warm hug.
Kazumi left Vincentâs body and approached Jun Ye Rim. [Are you interested, perhaps?] She teased.
âN-no! Why do I have to touch that womanizer in broad daylight? I am not interested. Not one bit.â Jun Ye Rim declined while her eyes peeked at the group hug.
Sofy entered the living room, and a frown appeared on her face. *Tsk* She clicked her tongue.
Jun Ye Rim thought the elf maid was dissatisfied with the lengthy group hug. âDo you also feel embarrassed in their stead?â She asked.
âEmbarrassed?â Sofy looked at the blushing Jun Ye Rim and continued, âI feel sad my chosen one hasnât accepted my feelings yet. I would have joined them if I was accepted.â
Jun Ye Rim froze from shock. Beside her was another woman won by Vincentâs mysterious charm.
âAn elfâs chosen one? Hasnât she accepted her feelings yet? What is happing? Did that womanizer play with this womanâs heart to... like he played with mine?â Jun Ye Rim pondered with her blush, remaining bright.
*Sigh* âI have to ask them another time...â Sofy looked at Jun Ye Rim and continued, âFollow me and letâs have a chat.â
Sofy started walking to another room. Jun Ye Rim peeked one last time and followed after Sofy.