Lucius and the rest soon appeared on the other side of the teleportation platform. They have now arrived at the noble estate that would become Lucius' mission target.
Lucius was about to enter the estate, but he was surprised by Luna, who acted differently than before. She shook a bit and also walked very slowly, not like before.
Lucius walked toward her and looked at her."Luna... You seem a bit hesitant to enter. Do you know about this place or the noble who we will meet later?"
Luna hesitated as she clasped her hand tightly. She was now in fear, her eyes darting between the house and the ground. She then admitted it. "I... I do, Master."
Liora, who watched the current Luna, walked toward her. She then put her hand on her shoulder. "Luna, don't be afraid. We're not the same as we once were."
Liora then reminded her who they were: "We're not ordinary people anymore—we are Master's slaves. His property. Whatever burdens you carry, share them with him."
Luna glanced up at Liora, immediately touched by her words. Taking a deep breath, she began to steady herself and finally confessed. "This noble family... they're my former family."
Luna was also trembling as she continued, "I was born into this house, but I failed to awaken a talent. They saw me as worthless and sold me to a slave dealer."
Liora frowned after hearing it. Liora tightened her grip on Luna's shoulder, offering silent support. She also disdainfully muttered, "Cowards."
Lucius, who had been silently observing her, stepped forward. He looked at Luna and thought for a while before saying, "I see."
Lucius then put his hand on her shoulder and reminded her, "Luna, you belong to me now. As my property, it is my responsibility to ensure no one mistreats what is mine."
Luna looked up at him as she was surprised by his words. She never expected that her master would regard her as something precious. "Master..."
Lucius then reached out and tilted her chin upward, forcing her to meet his gaze. "Do not let the past haunt you. You are no longer the discarded daughter of this house. You are mine, and I protect what belongs to me."
For a moment, Luna said nothing, but then a smile appeared on her face. Her hands unclenched and she began to calm down. "Thank you, Master."
Liora, who watched the scene, smiled and said, "See, Luna? You're not alone anymore. Together, we serve Master Lucius, and nothing—no one—can stand against us."
Luna nodded, as she was a bit more confident now. "You're right. I won't let this place or its memories hold me back. I'm ready, Master."
Lucius stepped back and was satisfied. He glanced at the estate and smirked. "Good. Because I have no intention of letting this mission be anything less than another display of our superiority."
The trio then began to enter the estate. As they approached, the guards stationed there bowed and opened the gates without hesitation, recognizing Lucius' badge as a Golden Class student.
Luna glanced at the house one last time, tightening her fist, but this time she was not afraid but confident. Lucius had bought and changed her, giving her a purpose.
Whatever lay ahead within those walls, she would face it, not as the broken girl she once was, but as a part of Lucius' slave.
Lucius, upon seeing the current Luna, smiled. He would remind this noble estate that Luna was his and if they tried to do something, they would regret it for life.
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Lucius and his maids were soon being escorted by the maids to the main hall of the noble's estate. Lucius could see that Luna was still a bit shaking.
Lucius immediately glanced at Luna and reminded her, "Compose yourself. You are no longer the frightened girl who was cast aside. You are mine now, and I expect you to act accordingly."
Luna nodded as she tried to calm herself down after cheering herself earlier. "Y-Yes, Master. I will try to calm myself down."
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Liora then placed a hand on Luna's shoulder. "You're stronger than this, Luna. Remember who you are now—and who stands with you."
Luna nodded hesitantly, drawing a deep breath, trying to calm herself. "Thank you, Liora. I'll try."
They then entered the grand hall, where two figures were already waiting for them. The first one was an older man with a presence. The second figure was a younger man, perhaps in his mid-twenties.
Lucius smirked as he activated his Beast Hacker System, scanning both of them. It had been a while since he used it to scan other people. Soon teh information appeared in front of him.
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[Name: Dorian Garran]
[Species: Human]
[Talent: ???]
[Level: ???]
[Stats:]
[Str: ???]
[Vit: ???]
[Agi: ???]
[Int: ???]
[Tamed Beast: ???]
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Lucius was a bit surprised by it. He could not see the data at all, meaning that this man was likely the patriarch of this Garran family.
Lucius then shifted his attention to the younger man and scanned his data to see if he was someone from the family or not.
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[Name: Kalidorn Garran]
[Species: Human]
[Talent: Thunder Master]
[Level: 2 Star]
[Stats:]
[Str: F (2★)]
[Vit: F (2★)]
[Agi: F (2★)]
[Int: F (2★)]
[Tamed Beast: Thunder Hawk]
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Lucius smirked as he saw the data from the screen. Kalidorn Garran—Luna's possible older brother—was not only the owner of the Thunder Hawk but also the one likely tied to their mission.
Lucius then turned back to Liora and spoke to her. "Liora. Stay close to Luna. Ensure she keeps her composure."
Liora nodded and turned to Luna. "Of course, Master." She then placed her hand on Luna's shoulder. "Calm Down. No one can touch you here."
Luna looked at Liora and immediately went behind Liora and hid, not wanting to see her former family again after so long.
Lucius smiled after seeing Luna, and now it was time for Lucius and his maids to meet the client of his mission.