The Mech Lord

"Why do you gave this?" Leo looked at Vanessa; his gaze turning utmost serious.

"Does it look good?" Vanessa asked with a pleasant smile on her face.

Viona seemed to give it a look too. But, it was clear from her expression that she was aware of it.

[Calm down, getting angry here would do you no good.] Arthur's voice rang in Leo's mind.

He had realized the fact as well, but it wasn't easy. 

"Where did you get it from?" Leo finally asked her as he let go of her hand.

"You forgot about this too." Vanessa shook her head with a smile. "I am the part of Divine Knights from Temple of Light."

'Temple of Light?' A frown emerged on Leo's face. 

The Temple of Light was after his father?

Why?

They were a huge religious organization. And, had played a major role in the defeat of the Demon King.

Just what could they possibly be seeking from his father?

Just who was his father?

He could question himself all he wanted, but there weren't going to be any answers.

In the end, he sighed internally and then looked at Vaneesa, "What does the Sword in Chains mean?" 

"It's not exactly a Sword in chains," Vanessa replied with a smile as she took the seat beside Leo and showed it to him properly.

It indeed turned out to be a bit different. The chains didn't wrapped tightly around the sword like it didn't in that man's arm. 

Here, it was floating around the sword like an extension, a helping hand to tie down evils.

'Are they same or not?' Leo became confused about it. 'Arthur, do you think the two are the same?' 

[Scanning…]

[Matching…]

[The tattoo on her arm shares a stark resemblance to the one on that man's arm. Even the color of the ink and the size of the mark is exactly the same.]

[There is more than 50% chances that both body art have the same origin.]

"Enough of the tattoo, your food is getting cold." Viona remained the two.

"Say aahhh," Vanessa took the spoon and scooped out a good portion before bringing ot towards Leo. She wanted to feed him.

Her actions immediately pulled Leo out of his thoughts.

"I am not that helpless," Leo shook his head and proceeded to eat on his own.

"Are you blushing? Come on, we are aunt and nephew. This much is legal," Vanessa said with a teasing some which immediately earned her a glare from Viona.

"What? I didn't say anything wrong!" Vanessa protested.

"Don't you see? He is uncomfortable. Stop sticking to him." Viona didn't seem happy about it. "Besides, how do you think will you feel if a a stranger suddenly hugs you?"

Viona had began to understand Leo's feelings and see the world through his eyes. This had helped her to better understand him and his situation. It was only then that she slowly started to get closer to him as a motherly figure.

Vanessa slightly got away from Leo, but her leaving words hit Leo on the spot, "Does that mean, you see me as a woman?'

"Cough!" Leo immediately choked on his food.

"Here," Vanessa passed a glass of water to him with a giggle. She was clearly enjoying it.

Leo really wanted to cry, but held back his tests. He then took the glass of water while glaring at her and gulped it down.

"How about we go and have some fun? It's been a long time after all. The previous you didn't like to have fun, but what now?" Vanessa suddenly asked.

"No! You have already turned Amelia into a rebel. She doesn't use her time productively and has got herself in a bad company. It's all because of your influence on her. So, you are not going to get Aiden. He won't go anywhere with you." Viona immediately refused. "Just thinking about it makes me angry. I really have to teach that girl a proper lesson."

"Come on, don't be so harsh on her." Vanessa refuted her. She loved Amelia after all. The two really got along.

"Thud!"

A noise attracted everyone's attention and they saw Amelia standing their with a dreadful face.

The next instant, she took a couples of steps forward and then fell onto Viona's feet.

"I am sorry, mom. I won't do it again. I promise."

This left everyone surprised. After all, they didn't understand what was going on.

And, to understand this situation. You need to a go a few minutes back in time.

….

"What do I do?" Amelia muttered nervously as she looked at the door. She had just returned from the Academy.

She had heard that Leo had left early from the driver. If that was the case, wouldn't that mean she was dead? Viona would definitely chew her out after knowing the truth.

Just thinking about being grounded with no Net was terrifying enough. Not to mention, she was sure that her mother wouldn't stop just at that. Being a part of a family with Military background had its demerits too. You parents were strict. You had to be disciplined.

Amelia walked back and forth around the door in hesitation. She was planning, what to say to save herself from the trouble.

'Would he say about it to mom? It doesn't seem like…' Amelia suddenly stopped and gave it a good thought. The new Aiden definitely wasn't the type to snitch on anyone.

May be..

Amelia quietly walked into the room. And, as she entered the hall, she saw the people having lunch.

It immediately made her breathe in relive. It didn't seem like any storm was brewing.

'Hmmn?' It was only now that she noticed Vanessa's presence and a smile blossomed on her face.

But as she was about to rush ahead, Viona's angry voice entered her ears.

"Just thinking about it makes me angry. I really have to teach that girl a lesson."

"Come on, don't be so harsh on her."

'He told them!!!!' Amelia screamed inside as fear took over her. Her purse fell down on the floor with a thud.

The noise immediately attracted everyone's attention.

She was really done for now. It would be her death today.

She couldn't help, but gulp looking at Viona's face. She needed to do something quick.

In the end, she just jumped staring at her feet. This was the most extreme form of apology in Gloria apparently, where you had to throw away your pride.

....

And, now to current situation...

"I am sorry mom! I should have told him about everything! It was all my fault that he got in trouble! I should have looked after him! I admit my mistake! Please give me another chance!" Amelia closed her eyes and held tightly onto Viona's feet while screaming.

But, she was dumbfounded when she heard Viona speak with a frown, "What are you talking about?"