31 The opposition
Sarah came to her room, where Atomsk and Sebastian meditated.
Sarah explained how the meeting with her father had gone and tried to prepare Atomsk so that he knew how to face the possible scenarios and questions that could arise.
[I don't know what happened between Sarah and her father, but ...
I hope that someday they will sit down and talk about it...
I see sadness and disappointment in her eyes when she talks about him.
However, It's not hate...
I guess it's something that can be solved]
…
After 55 minutes, a maid knocked on the door.
The Council of Elders had met and they had summoned Sarah and Atomsk.
…
They both went to the courtroom and entered.
It was a circular room, not very large, not very small.
The center, where the person requesting the hearing or being informed, remained standing in front of the elders, this time, there was an anvil with a hammer and an artefact similar to the one Mathias used in the smithy to prove the elemental affinity.
At the edges of the room, it was where the 12 elders and the leader of the family sat, circling the center of the room.
[Wow, if they wore black coats and the chairs had a huge and irregular height ...
That would look like Organization XIII of Kigndom Hearst HAHAHA😂].
Once Sarah and Atomsk were in the center of the room, the session began.
The first to speak, was as usual, was the head of the family.
"I have gathered you all day today because my daughter, Sarah Vermillon, has managed to bring great talent to our family.
Atomsk D. Avery a boy who awoke a new AVATAR and a new type of AVATAR that does not belong to the treasure, animal and elemental type...
Which also has affinity for the smithy and has spatial properties" Lorenz said for the whole room.
At the same time that Lorenz said those words, Atomsk showed using the artifact that it was true that he possessed spatial properties, and without invoking Libera Me From Hell he also showed that he possessed affinities for the smithy.
The reactions immediately followed.
The 12 were surprised
The birth of a 4th type of Avatar was something unprecedented in the world
He also announced that finally, the Verimillon family would have at their disposal a blacksmith with space properties.
However, it was evident that some were happier than others were.
At that time, Atomsk was able to see how the factions were distributed.
Those who were not so happy about the great acquisition that the Vermillon family had made were precisely those who opposed Sarah as the future head of the family.
Which were nine of the twelve elders that were in the room.
It was evident that the fact that Sarah had gotten support within the family of a Space Blacksmith would give her a great influence, not only in the future, but also in the present...
Something they didn't like
However, there was no logical reason why they could oppose or protest...
Atomsk, despite being a commoner with a suspicious background ... was precious jewel in the rough that everyone wanted
...
Suddenly, while the rest of the elders debated among themselves, one raised his voice
"Great job Sarah, you have managed to bring great talent to our family.
You will be greatly rewarded
As regards Atomsk, he will be treated as an honored guest; I will personally take care that he receive the best resources that the Vermillon family can provide.
You have my word"
Sarah at that moment made a slight sneer.
It was not surprising, since that man was the one who led all his opposition within the family.
The one who was responsible for embittering his life inside and outside the family
His uncle, the second in command of the Vermillon family.
Lauren Vermillon
[How sneaky that is the bastard
While the rest tried in vain to put a hit to Sarah
He, in a single movement has saved the distances with Sarah and has tried to take me under his wing]
However, at that moment Lorenz again intervened
"The reason why I have gathered everyone here today is not only because of the good news that we finally have a space blacksmith in our ranks.
It is also to announce that Sarah has decided to adopt Atomsk as her little brother "
That news was like a bucket of cold water on the face of the Elders...
Not only for Lauren and his associates, also those who supported Sarah.
One of Lauren's lackeys asked, being quite upset and angry
"Sarah, what is this meaningless?
Do not you know the rules of the family?
How do you even think of proposing something like that?
Adopt a common..."
However, before that old man could finish the sentence, most of those present gave him a withering look, either from Lauren's side or from Sarah's side.
Unlike that old man, the others were smarter...
What was he thinking to disrespect a space blacksmith in such a serious way?
Had he never heard the phrase "a space warrior will always be respected and a Space Blacksmith will always be revered"?
Atomsk would be an important asset within the Vermillon family, and they needed to secure it and try to bring him to his side ...
How could he be such an idiot to insult him?
...
[Hehehe it seems that they treat me with care
They don't want me to have a bad impression of the family or its faction
Despite their rigid and antiquated rules, they seem to know when to avoid them when is necessary for their own interest
Hehehe, perfect😈]
Lauren, seeing that the situation could go out of control, intervened
"Sarah, what is this decision about?
As you should know, not only the 12 great noble families, all the nobility of this world will never adopt or adopt someone from outside the family...
Unless his AVATAR is the same as that family...
You must understand that there is a reason why everyone does the same, right?"
[Good move one more time
It is obvious that there is a reason
Continue with the family's distinctive symbol
His AVATAR
Few families agree to directly adopt someone with a different AVATAR, so that no one intrudes on their legacy
Although they are rare and useful AVATARs they will always be considered part of the Side-Family ...
Even if someone in the family is born with an entirely different AVATAR, although it will retain many rights to be part of the main family ... it will also be considered the Side-Family...
…
Sarah, don't fall into his trap
Don't answer his question directly
Or he will take you to his territory]
However, Sarah did not fall into his trap, she did not answer his question and she answered with another series of questions,
"Atomsk is an exceptional young man with an unlimited future.
What problem is there in that his achievements also become the achievements of the Vermillon family?
Is it better that his achievements be the achievements of the Vermillon family or the achievements of an affiliate of the Vermillon family?
Just because his AVATAR is different we have to miss this opportunity?"
The elders at that moment began to consider Sarah's words.
Atomsk, has been until now the only opportunity the Vermillon family has had to have a space blacksmith among its ranks...
However, nothing ensured that he would not leave the family if someone made a better offer in the future...
According to Sarah's approach...
What more secure and unmovable positions can there be in the family than the family leader's son?
Even the elders within Lauren's side were beginning to be tempted to accept
...
[Good counterattack Sarah
You have made them glimpse that it is possible that in the future my relationship with the Vermillon family could change once I don't need them...
Giving to understand that it is necessary to attach myself from the beginning to the family
However, I'm afraid that will not be enough.
I have seen too much Game of Thrones to know that this will not be enough😅]
Then Lauren continued with his intervention
"You're partly right Sarah
As a sign of our trust and affection for Atomsk, we should make him more involved in our family.
Not only as a guest of honor, but as an active part of the family.
[I bet my left egg that he will now say "However"🤨]
However…
[I knew it, I'm a fortune teller😂]
An adoption by the Leader of the family has too many implications.
There are more common ways to achieve the same goal, such as marriage...
There are many young, beautiful girls with a great future within the family.
Maybe this is a better way to integrate him into the family"
...
[Mmmm cunning once more
In addition, I think I know what will happen next]
At that moment without Sarah having time to protest, one of the Elders of the Lauren faction said
"Master Lauren is right.
It is much more usual and this decision will cause fewer complications both inside and outside the family.
What do you think? Your daughter Sophia is a good match
She is only two years apart from Atomsk and she is a beautiful, intelligent girl with a great future ahead...
Besides being the favorite daughter of the second in command of the Vermillon family
I doubt there's anyone more perfect for Mr. Atomsk in the whole family."
As if they had already agreed and rehearsed in advance, Lauren responded with normality.
"Excellent idea Roger.
Surely, my daughter Sofie will be delighted.
She saw Mr. Atomsk at the entrance of the palace and it seems that it was love at first sight...
I guess it's an ideal solution for everyone"
