Ascension of the Dark Seraph - Chapter 106

Chapter 106: Meeting the Feradith Family Chapter 106: Meeting the Feradith Family Lucivar offered a wry smile and nodded.

He was wondering what Thalia’s stance on the matter was and now he knows.

Since the Valerius Supreme House governed the city, it was no surprise most of the populace here, if not all, harbored a deep hatred for Angel Hybrids.

Even in classes, the professors told them or mentioned the bad things Angel Hybrids had done.

Mostly, they told the hunters that Angel Hybrids were kind but that kindness is their curse.

For the sake of kindness, they rebelled and killed the innocent, kids and elders alike.

But Lucivar didn’t buy it at face value, history was always written by the winner.

Nevertheless, Lucivar made a mental note that Thalia shouldn’t know about his real bloodline no matter what.

Exiting the mall, the two headed back to the car, but Lucivar made an abrupt stop to see the sight to his right.

“What’s wrong?” Thalia asked.

She turned to look and saw a pair of Hybrids, both seemed to be having a good time.

As opposed to going to their car or anything, the pair channeled their ether and flew away.

Lucivar watched them soar to the sky and disappear into the horizon.

“Both of them seemed to be-Chrysalis-rank Hybrid,” Thalia commented.

“with no wings, the only way they could fly was through the use of ether and to do that, one would need to be at least at the first-star Chrysalis rank” Upon hearing this, Lucivar nodded and the two went to the car and departed.

It was a two-hour long drive to reach their destination.

Callista told Thalia that if Lucivar wanted to meet with her, she would be waiting for them at the Grand Lafayette Hotel.

A six-star hotel at the center of Sector Four, it was a lavish place that was a gathering for the rich.

She said that Elira had a performance and Callista was there to watch her perform.

Stopping at the lobby, Lucivar walked out of the door and was greeted by the hotel building that gleamed with golden lights.

It became brighter now that the day was already dark-the drive took longer than anticipated.

Its opulent facade casts a warm glow that spills onto a line of branded cars.

Valets, polished and swift, opened doors with practiced grace, welcoming the guests.

Seeing the guests’ elegant attire, Lucivar felt out of place once again.

He was still new to all of this but fortunately, Thalia was here.

Of course, since she came from a casual date, she was also underdressed, but she was used to the atmosphere-so she wasn’t feeling out of place at all.

Thalia stepped along the marble floor with wide strides with Lucivar tailing from behind.

“When is Elira’s performance?

And what is it?” “About half an hour ago.

She followed in mom’s footsteps as a pianist and a singer,” “Care to tell me why we stopped to eat ice cream if we’re late?” “No particular reason” “Right…” Lucivar could tell that Thalia and Elira didn’t seem to like each other or were in an argument.

It seemed stopping for ice cream earlier was intentional.

Now it was clear that Thalia wanted to avoid seeing Elira’s performance for some reason.

Even though Thalia seemed to care for Elira-considering that she was really annoyed by the woman from before, Abigail, it seemed the two weren’t on good terms.

A complicated kind of sibling relationship and it’s normal.

Soon, both of them reached the lounge area.

Thalia walked inside and looked around before she found Callista who was sitting on the sofa area, Elira in her performance attire, sparkling with white-and pink was sitting beside her.

At the sight of them, Thalia glanced at Lucivar and nodded, signaling to follow her.

“Mom!” Thalia opened her arms with a bright smile on her face.

Seeing her, Callista stood up and accepted the hug.

“How come you’re late for your sister’s performance?” “You know me, Mom.

I’m a clumsy driver and the street is pretty crowded earlier” Upon hearing this, Callista shook her head gently.

She could sense her daughters’ animosity but didn’t confront Thalia about it.

From behind, Lucivar stayed silent but was surprised when he caught sight of a man.

He was sitting on a single sofa and he looked very familiar to Lucivar.

‘Isn’t that the garbage man?’ Lucivar frowned, he recalled this person, to be the man he saw, bullying another student near the garbage box.

‘He got close to Elira, that fast?

To be invited here…’ Days earlier-Lucivar had told Sabrina to tail Elira and note her daily activities.

As he was going to get close to Elira too, he needed as much intel as possible.

Sabrina reported that a student was constantly trying to get close to her, an upperclassman, and that upperclassman was this guy, ‘Now that I think about it, I also saw him in the cave.

It is weird for a student to come visit, Thalia is the exception-and he didn’t seem to know any Hunter’ Knowing this information, Lucivar found this guy to be sketchy.

But he kept his composure for now.

He also made eye contact with Maura who was standing upright behind the sofa.

Maura gave him a nod as acknowledgement and he returned it.

Separating from her mother, Thalia turned to Elira and her eyes grew cold.

Elira stood up, followed by the guy on the side.

“I don’t know why you’re bringing him here to meet mom” She eyed Lucivar up and down.

Upon hearing this, Thalia scoffed, “Same goes for you, who is he?” Smiling politely, the guy placed a hand on his chest and bowed, “I’m Axel, I helped Elira in her training and studies.

It’s nice to make your acquaintance, Thalia-and I hope you do not mind me being here” “He’s also at the top of his class and is favored by Professor Victor,” Elira added pridefully.

As she said that, she even cast a smirk at Lucivar, undermining him.

Seeing this, Lucivar was at a loss for words, ‘What did I do?

Why is she hostile to me?’ Just then he remembered that Thalia was supposed to ask Elira if she would agree to make him their guardian.

But now that the twin sisters were in this tension, he could assume, that Elira didn’t like the idea.

‘She’s blaming me for their quarrel?’ Lucivar forced a wry smile, this must’ve happened.

Sparing Axel no glance, Thalia focused back on her mother again.

She pivoted her body to the side and turned to Lucivar behind.

“Mom, this is Lucivar,” She introduced.

Looking at Lucivar, Callista smiled and extended her hand, “I’ve heard a lot about you” She wore white gloves that reached her elbows, adding to her elegant air.

Lucivar gazed at her hand for a couple of seconds, confused.

Her palm was facing down, it didn’t seem like she was offering a handshake.

Upon seeing this, Elira sat back down and chuckled, “He’s a total bum, as expected” Naturally, Thalia’s face went red from anger when she heard.

“Kiss her hand, it’s a gentlemanly gesture” Thalia said, urging Lucivar to kiss Callista’s hand.

Realizing what he needed to do, Lucivar held Callista’s hand and gave it a peck.

As he did this, however, his expression was sour.

Not that he wasn’t willing to kiss Callista’s hand but Elira’s comment is getting to his nerves.

With that settled, everyone took their seats again, Lucivar sitting directly across from Callista as he carefully gathered his thoughts.

Callista studied him briefly before breaking the silence-crossing her legs, “I heard you didn’t qualify as a student-and became an academy hunter instead.

Is that true?” Thalia wanted to answer but Lucivar placed his hand on her thigh, signaling for her to stop.

“Yes, madam,” Lucivar answered.

“But I fail to qualify purposefully.

I believe with my strength, I could skip the theories, and swim straight into the real world.

I have some training-and I’ve finished my first mission recently” Upon hearing this, Elira sneered.

“Excuses.

Just say that you’re incompetent,” She muttered under her breath.

Callista shot her daughter a warning look, warning her to not be like that.

Knowing that Elira wasn’t usually like this, she was confused.

But she didn’t put much thought into it.

“And you’re also the one who stopped the assassin and also Professor Fury, correct?” “Yes, that’s correct” Hearing this, Thalia was stunned, Callista shouldn’t know about that.

Even Elira also reacted the same, both of them hadn’t told Callista about that.

Just then, Thalia’s gaze turned to Maura-and realization dawned in her eyes, “Mom, did you assign her to tail us?!” She demanded.

“I told you we would be fine, we can handle ourselves, you should be focusing on Dad and the bigger problems!” “And you almost died, didn’t you?

How would that make me feel?” Callista snapped back.

Thalia couldn’t refute it.

It was true that without Lucivar being there, she could’ve died.

“Madam, can we talk in private if that’s possible?” Lucivar intervened.

He couldn’t get to what he wanted if Thalia and Elira were still here, listening in to them.

“No need.

You want to be repaid, right?

I can arrange for your rewards” “It’s better if we talk in private.

I don’t want to talk about this with your daughters around” As opposed to listening, Callista waved her hand dismissively.

“I’ll pay you handsomely, you can be certain.

If that’s it, you can go now” She said.

Elira also added, “Go now, Maura will make contact with you” Lucivar’s expression turned sour-he tried to really be patient here but these people looked down on him so much that they were not listening.

It’s true that he told Maura he wanted to meet with Callista for a reward but that wasn’t the only thing that brought him here.

Having enough of being looked down, Lucivar clasped his hands and leaned forward.

As he did that, Thalia sensed the change in the air around him.

She glanced over at him and saw the air was similar to the night he fought with the ninja.

“Let me be fucking frank with you, madam,” Lucivar opened, his tone deep.

His words caught everyone off guard.

“I’m the one who saved your daughters, and yet you are treating me as if I’m a nobody.

Not even a thank you…” Upon hearing this, Callista frowned but her expression turned cold.

“I’m not accustomed to being talked to like that…” She whispered.

Not even minding her brewing hostility, Lucivar continued, “Other than the rewards, I also came here to ask you to be my sponsor in the South Hues Tournament.

I believe we could benefit each other from this” “The South Hues Tournament is a big tournament-and it’s dominated by the top academies-the Bloodhaven Academy has never won that tournament in its entire history,” Axel mused from the side with a finger on his chin.

Lucivar nodded, “And I can guarantee to share the glory once I win that…”