Marriage?

Marki:

Sir Elliot. Congratulations on your victory.

Elliot:

Thank you.

Martha:

Wait a minute. This can't be true. I'm sure that he cheated, there's no way a good for nothing could've beaten Carl. 

Charles:

Martha! Control yourself.

Martha:(breaking down)

Control myself? I'm sure you saw it too. There's no way in hell that he beat Carl. It's one thing to awaken his Dragon blood. But since when was he a swordmaster? To gain that type of skill in a month is impossible. Yes that's it. He must've sold his soul for that power. What are you doing just standing there, lieutenant? Arrest this man.

Ayda:

Mother, enough. Can you prove those accusations? If not stop making a fool of yourself this moment. We lost, that's it.

Rosé walks towards Martha and gives her a slap on the face.

Martha:

You! How dare you?

Rosé:

To think that you're this desperate to bring down my son? Tell me Martha, what give you the right to talk such nonsense about my son?

Martha:

Your son? That's clearly a demon wearing his skin.

Rosé:

Are you trying to imply that sir Marki, a lieutenant of the Royal order cannot sense a demons presences? I hope you know that you are not only insulting him but also the royal family with your claims.

Marth:(scared)

What? N-n-no, I didn't mean to.

Rosé:

My son is nothing more than a sword genius. He trained himself in secret all this years and now his finally starting to show his true nature. I'm sure Carl felt it in their battle.

Carl:

Indeed. As warriors we feel each other by clashing our blades. Behid every slash I received from Elliot I sensed nothing but hardships and struggles to get to the top.

Rosé:

See?

Carl:

But there is something I fail to understand. Excuse me if I'm out of line, but why did you keep your talents a secret?

Elliot:(Nervously)

That's because I had no reason to show people my true self. Up until I woke up, I had everything handed to me. So I was living a comfortable life. Now that my father is gone I had to step up my game. Thats all.

Carl:

I see. You were lazy and got motivated by yoyr father's passing to unlock your true potential. While I was motivated but got lazy because I lacked a competitive foe.

Camillia:

Sounds like you're the opposites of each other.

Carl:

Yes. It's decided. I Carl, declare you as my rival. 

James:

What?

Carl:

Yes. Elliot Dragonuv, you have proven worth to call my rival. I feel a warm fire has bin lit in my heart. I'm off to train.

(Carl runs out of the training grounds)

Elliot:

Wait. Don't I get a say in this? Ahh well, let's go home you guys. Oh, and Lady Martha. Next time you talk bad about me or my family, I won't let it pass by. Consider this my act of mercy. Are we free to go(He looks towards Marki)

Marki:

Yes. I'll be on my way as well. Duke Charles, thank you for your hospitality. And madam Martha, next time do try not to embarrasse yourself. I bid you farewell.

A week later at Dragonuv residents, Noble families from near lands come to celebrate the birthday of Elliot and his sisters.

Elliot:

Remind me again how I got sucked into this?

Isabel:

Lady Rosé asked you and your sisters if you wanted to celebrate your 18th birthday officially and you lost 3 to 1 votes sir.

Yolanda:

You know, you don't look half bad in a suit. 

Elliot:

Are you kidding me? I look like what you give to your child when you tell them "grandma just died." Oh well. I don't have a choice anyway. Aren't you dressing up?

Yolanda:

Oh no, this type of things aren't my cup of tea.

James:

Young master. As the vice captain your presence is needed there.

Yolanda:

Why are you telling me this now?

James:

I thought you knew, given your status as a well renowned adventure.

Rosé:

Yolanda, why aren't you dressed?

Yolanda:

I had no idea that I was supposed to.

Rosé:

Ohh, that won't do. Come along now. I'll borrow you one of my dresses.

James:

We should be attending to our guest now.

Elliot:

Fine, lets go. 

Elliot and James walk down to the large hall full of guest. On his way down from the stairs people stop to see him as he enters.

Female patron 1:

Wait, is that him?

Male patron 1:

But he looks like nothing I remember.

Female patron 2:

Looking at his physical condition, I guess it's true that he defeated the slave traders. 

Female patron 3:

I heard he won against the warrior Carl not too long ago.

Elliot:(Thinking)

God Damnit. All this eyes on me. I feel like I'm going to throw up.

James:

Honored guest, I present to you. The Arch-duke of The Dragonuv lands, Sir Elliot Dragonuv.

Elliot:

Greetings. It's a pleasure to meet you all. I hope you enjoy your stay here.

After taking with multiple people for a while, Elliots attention gets stole by Yolanda as she descents from the stairs with lady Rosé. Although he only thought of her as a pawn in his game, Elliot stops to acknowledgethe beauty that stood before her. 

Elliot:

You know, you aint bad.

Yolanda:

Is that supposed to be a compliment?

Elliot:

Sort off.

Rosé:

Elliot, a word.

Elliot:

Huh? What's wrong?

Rosé:

Come with me for a moment.

Elliot follows Rosé to a room. When Rosé opens the room she finds 6 beautiful women around his age waiting for him there.

Elliot:(confused)

Uhh. Mother. What's going on?

Rosé:

Now that you're 18 and you don't have a fiancé anymore, I think it's time you chose a new bride.

Elliot:(confused)

What?