We just arrived at House Cullian small mansion, it was near the ocean touching the breeze of the sea, the sunset glowing fragments was seen up above their home, and a small mansion-farm house has evolve from with it, the farm had been planted by many wheat grains and potatoes, other than that is the small variety of their territory.
    
    They might have built a gate and walls, it still lacks guards and knights, it is a place bandits can easily take down if they want to, they are very vulnerable despite having walls to protect them. 
    
    I gazed around the area when I saw a greenhouse built next to a cliff, near the ocean. This house is built near the ocean and also near a cliff. If you bypass this place, it will be easy for pirates to blow them away. 
    
    Yet, they remain still. 
    
    The grain plants next to the a horse ━ animal stable, and the plants next to it was half destroyed, the stable was also at mess, there are less to see in this place but I can fully see the damage that caused by the bandites raids. 
    
    I am speechless... Despite being a small farm, it is quite a beauty and well managed, the stable wasn't that made of luxury but it was taken care of, there are also kinds of flowers displayed at both of the farms to enhance this place's beauty.
    
    A great gardener must have been busy organizing this place. Anyhow, we didn't encounter much of a problem across those roads, good thing I made those small preparations in case something came up, a small back-up plan but good thing we avoided any dominant problems. 
    
    Two figures appeared before us when we stopped our horses beside them, then I immediately unmount the horse and look them in the eye. 
    
    They must be Baron and Baroness Cullian, they didn't appear much at the noble records passed down on my father, but I know they are a small noble family that led a peaceful life. 
    
    I was not that sure. 
    
    I show my respect, lifting my dress up and bow, after that I slowly place my hands between my fingers and shift. "Thank you for having us, Baron and Baroness Cullian, it's my pleasure to have your acquaintance, I am Seira Latina Crambell, we came in a hurry and we apologize for the sudden visit. "
    
    Before leaving House Crambell main residence, I sent a letter to House Cullian one and a half day before my departure, I had to make a formal regards because his highness the crown prince had been hostile to command me. 
    
    I told him, I will help and obey any command he commences, yet I didn't say, he will command me as he pleases and get away like nothing, I didn't say that he will command me aggressively or make me do something quite impossible. Although he is a smart kid, he still has his flaws as he is still a kid with an undeveloped mindset.
    
    I will understand that as long as we get what we want. 
    
    This marriage must be avoided... That's the reason why I'm doing this. I cannot lead in front of a whole empire, my leadership will only prove worthy in a military form, I have no knowledge leading an empire without swinging a sword. 
    
    The rule of an empress that I must follow is something I myself cannot accommodate, because the proof of being a female knight is already traitorous enough to cut my head off. If my skills will leak out while I'm an empress, the people will suffer in suffocation and chaos. 
    
    That's all, it will bring disaster instead of a celebration. 
    
    "We would like to welcome you at peace but our house is in state of chaos right now, we apologize for such hospitality, we cannot give anything to you preliminary to what had happened, " the Baroness, Lady Cullian, she may look 30 year old but she is already 45, I heard so much about her from Anna. She was the diva of the social circle back in her days, she was crowned to be a [Silver Flower] but her days ended quickly.
    
    She is not a commoner, she is a daughter of Marquis Phenia, and she fell in love to a baron who has no wealth to himself, after the fall of Marquis Phenia from the crime of trying to kill Baron Cullian, the whole family except Lady Milia who married the baron and become baroness, had been beheaded by the gallows. 
    
    Her family didn't much approve of their unspeakable bond, not even their love for each other as a man and a woman. So they tried to eliminate that boy trying to steal their daughter away so they thought of assassinating him.
    
    They failed when Lady Milia found out about the plot, although no one actually believed it until Baron Cullian was seen injured, the court deduced that House Phenia will be stripped of their rights.
    
    The story didn't end that easily, many things happened before House Phenia's fall. 
    
    "I am grateful to what you'll offer, however, we are here in the order of his highness the crown prince, we receive the news about your daughter, " I said politely but she only looked at me confused.
    
    "Lady Seira, you look like my daughter from the age but you do not seem to see yourself as a child, my apologies for my bluntness but this is not a matter to be taken by a child, I cannot face Marquis Crambell if something happens to you. 
    
    Since you came here with an intention, we will welcome you as it is but please do not intervene, you might get hurt. " I am not expecting this, yes, I do not treat myself as a child but am I no more than a child? I'm already at an age to think twice as my age. 
    
    I feel insulted but I know she didn't mean it as an insult. It's probably because of my appearance, if I am older than her will she notice the difference? 
    
    No... That does not really matter... 
    
    I quietly tilted my head and clicked my tongue. "The Three Legged Bandits had taken her, didn't they? Lady Lucia might be sold off to an auction on the port, I can help you but you have to trust me. "
    
    I do not enjoy being treated as a child, it doesn't matter if I look suspicious, I want them to accept me as I am even if I'm a child in their sights. Jasmine didn't see me that way since the day I joined the group, I was treated like a shallow fighter in age equally to them, I wasn't treated like a child who cannot protect itself.
    
    This discrimination is insulting every aspect of my principles, I have no honor left with me but I have my principle and my morale as a human and as a reaper. 
    
    "Lady Seira! "
    
    "I do not care how you treat me, I only need your trust in this as how his highness the crown prince had trusted me to solve this case, I am clever and capable enough to save your daughter, what I only need from you is your trust and your support, " I was taught that without a trust, without support you cannot bring revolution to your own accords.
    
    Without issue, without problem is worse than having one.
    
    When putting aside all wisdom, even the greatest, trust and support is needed in a group of cooperation. A group or a team without trust, without support, without willingness or without fear will bring one group to its final accords which leads to final peace. 
    
    You need trust, you need support and you need friendship when building a strong bond of cooperation. I have tried to but I cannot, my resolve is different to the opinion of the other party, and if we cannot agree, a group created with false bonds will soon fall as well as our dignity and arrogance.
    
    Baron Phidel finally flinched, he shook his wife's shoulder and the Baroness was calmed, he then looked at me with a severe look, that one meaning for acceptance, he, however looked so pale, his face was so slim like someone who had not eaten for 4 straight days. 
    
    He looks so bad for himself though... I give a wary look and smile, then he walks to bow. 
    
    "I am Baron---"
    
    "I am well aware, so no need for formalities, I am here not for fluttery, I am here to save your daughter, " he was quiet for a second before he smiled. 
    
    "Yes, of course, I understand, although you said that, why don't we see many knights to help? " 
    
    "My father cannot afford to get involved, so I wish this cooperation will only stay with us. I sent the following message stating that I'll take Lady Lucia as our scholar, right? " Both of them look at each other so I take their silence as yes.
    
    "I am here to get her myself as his highness the crown prince order, yet a day after our departure from House Crambell, his highness sent me a letter stating that Lady Lucia was kidnapped by this bandits, my family knights won't be here in that moment and we cannot afford to waste anymore time so, " I fixed my dress and breathe deeply.
    
    "I will use my name to summon House Krul entire troops! '' Then I flinched to observe both of their reactions, yet I see nothing but concern and while they are looking at each other, It feels like they are communicating through some kind of telepathy or something.
    
    When Baron Phidel nodded, the Baroness who shook her head finally agreed and nodded in silence.
    
    "Milady, I am not sure why you chose House Krul instead or Duke Brandis? "
    
    "House Brandis owns the southern sea, that means much trouble and much offering, henceforth they cannot help because they are farthest from this part of the territory... However, House Krul is the nearest noble house in this area, do not worry, House Krul is a vassal to our house, I can deal with them. "