The Worthless Servant Who Awakened the World Eater

Chapter 3:The Price of Protecting Her

For years Elias had been degraded at the estate of Veyron and nothing was more frightening than the notice that was nailed to the servants' hall this morning.

A student needs to be on the waiting list at MIRA VALE.

He read them twice as he was tired, wishing that he had dreamt them.

It hadn't.

The Lord Veyron's Household's seal and the date of three days from now were just below the notice.

Three days before his sister might be taken away from him where he won't see her again.

Elias tore up and ripped the paper in the wall.

What are you up to?

The steward appeared, it was Master Harlan. He noticed a little piece of paper in his hand, it was rolled in a ball.The frown was deep in his furrowed face at the little paper in Elias's hand.

"Put that back."

Why me, why do I have to go to another school?

Harlan rolled his cuffs up. We will inform you that, "Your sister has been sent to another house, we have decided on it.

"By whom?"

"Lord Veyron."

Then show me Him.

Harlan laughed but not one bit of humor crossed his face. Do you believe that you can approach the Lord with your requests because you are His son/daughter?Is it because you're a family member of the Lord, that you can come to the Lord with your requests?

With his hands, Elias held onto the notice, squeezing tightly.

I'm here, I follow the rules, Mira has done all that she was asked. How is she able to be this way?

She will NOT be punished for her transfer.

Come on, tell me where she's going, now?

You're not aware of that information.

Harlan was going to pick it up but Elias was able to grab it from his hands.

It was a dangerous moment for only a fleeting moment, he was only half thinking of hitting the steward. The news of him transferring to the club was shocking to both of them. He learned how to keep his temper in check that over the years, strong men who were angry would find a way to do him harm.

However, this time, it was a giving up that was communicated in silence.

I'll find her if you don't take her!

Harlan's expression hardened.

Threaten the family, it's a foolish way to protect your sister.

He took up the notice and went away.

Until the steward appeared around the corner Elias declined to say a word.

Three days.

He asked for answers, he received answers and he wanted answers, very soon.

All he desired was power. Otherwise, all of his promises that he made to Mira were hollow.

He spotted Lyra in the old laundry room, where servants seldom ventured, except to pick up supplies.

She was busy at this time in organizing the folded papers.

As if she hadn't noticed, she blinked at him and said, “Why aren't you on time?”

It's time for Mira to go away.

Lyra's hands come to a standstill.

"What?"

It was ordered by Lord Veyron, says Harlan, "three days from now.

Her expression darkened. Anyone got any idea on where they are sending her to?

"No."

“So we'll find out first before you do something rash.

Elias stared at her. Why would you think that I would want to do something foolish?

She shook her head at him, as if it couldn't be that she was asking him a question.She shook her head at him, as if to say you're kidding me!".

However, last week you were hit on your head and you could not remember where Mira had placed the broken silver cup. Yesterday you had to go to the forbidden western wing: you thought that it was a symbol of an old man's power which would save you. Here you are now, the same as if you were to face Lord Veyron.

When I don't fight for her, then who does?

That's not what I mean.

If you're not a storyteller what do you have to say?

Lyra spoke softly.

You can't kill yourself off first before you realize what you're fighting for if you're fighting Mira.

Elias looked away.

He didn't like it that she was correct.

He had located the ancient chamber, and he knew the mysterious symbol, the black crystal, and could find the solution to his problems. The voice which they could hear under the estate had been calling him. The crystal had been an influence on him.

In his life he had seen something that he didn't think was worthless.

Could not understand one of the words of the object's name.

However, Mira's future was at stake and nothing could delay Mira from finding the answer to an ancient mystery.

If families don't bring the household account, then the health centre will be required to refuse the cash, he added.

Lyra frowned. "Why?"

There had to be a reason for the transfer, someone had to have given permission for the transfer to be made.

What do they care if they catch you?”

When I want to I do.

It's the thing that I'm scared of.

He met her eyes.

Please, Lyra.Someone please help me Lyra.

She remained silent for a while after that. She then placed the folded ones on a shelf.

The records room is next door to the steward's office, where current assignments are kept, and to a locked cabinet, where the old household ledgers are kept.

May I have him come in?

I'll be taking you out to the door.

But there was no assurance of safety.

But it was enough.

When bells sounded they waited till night time.

The servants led Elias to a small entrance to the back of the kitchens, and to the dining hall; and the servants hastened up to the dining hall. They came to a halt in front of a wooden door with the crest of the Veyron.

But there was another way in, though," she whispered, "Harlan has the key.

She pushed a loose rock next to a doorpost. A thin panel was pushed out and a small opening was there.

Elias was gazing at her.

What were your thoughts on this?

I listen to what others have to say about things I don't understand.

Almost, but not quite, he twinkled, however.

The panel was pushed even wider open by Lyra.

Leave the records and run off – 5 minutes (If any presents are made)

Elias slipped inside.

The room had a musty, old parchment, and leather smell. They were all a family affair, and their business was recorded on the shelves.

He made his rounds initially over the new assignments.

Not long down at the end of the page was the name Mira.

She left a blank column to be transferred to, but didn't include transfer to in her transfer.

There was a short note below the Master of the page.

Send out to outside services. Special instruction to be provided: Confidentiality will be adhered to.

Elias's stomach tightened.

The service could be foreign – other than that of the noble's house, or a service in a far away land.

What could be the reason behind the Veyrons concealing the destination?

He turned over the page and was looking for something that would give him an understanding of why.

Instead, he found a note next to his.

Hinsdale — remains at home. No aptitude found.

There was a sentence that was in darker ink, and written underneath.

Subject to observation.

Elias went still.

Subject?

He decorated the sayings.

Perhaps it was simply a memorandum. Perhaps the family maintained a record of all of the servants.

He couldn't forget the symbol he'd seen in the west, the blood that had rejuvenated the signings or the crystal that had resonated in his hand.

If there was any info on him at the Veyrons, what would it be?

Out there, there was a whap-thump noise.

Elias closed the book and lay down behind the book shelf.

The door opened.

There were 2 men who arrived with a lantern.

One of them remarked "The west wing should have been shut.

His laughter was a little sour, he laughed, but the latter laughed.

Isaac didn't report that the object below the "seal" was “sealed” off, but that it was not “sealed” on the bottom.

Elias stopped breathing.

The first man said in a hushed tone.

Now the servant is in the Book.

According to the Sith, he was unaware of that.

Notice of the girl's transfer has been cancelled.

Silence followed.

Later on another man came and started to speak.

If the boy has discovered the chamber he will be notified by Lord Veyron.

But, what if the crystal has answered him?

Then, we have a bigger issue than we have with a servant asking us questions.

Elias had a goose-pimple goose-bump run down his back.

The men stayed behind, locked up the door.

He was hiding for a couple of seconds, and he heard that their footsteps started to move away.

The western wing was not only too old or in bad condition, it was not even sealed.

They had something to hide: the Veyrons.

And they may already be aware that Elias has discovered it.

Elias went back through the panel to wait for Lyra.

Did anybody call a lawyer, Samantha?Has someone called a lawyer, Samantha?

He told her about the information and the conversation.

Her face grew pale.

“About the chamber they went on,” what did they do about it?

"Yes."

Then, you're going to have to leave the west side.”

"I can't."

"Elias—"

They know it and if it has to do with me, then it's for that reason that they're watching me, it's for that reason Mira's been transferred.

“Or else it can kill you.”

He looked at her.

What should I be on the lookout for? Wait until everyone settles on their views regarding me.

Lyra stepped closer.

“No, but you have to realize that you don't have to go it alone to save her.”

He would assume that she was sincere.

As he grants power to people in his life, he has always had to pay some price to them.

Only one exception was made: Mira. If he told her to stop, then she would be there and he would continue to go on.

He was not going to be able to betray her as he would have lost everything.

If it is the case, "then I will find a way to stop it", said he.

She put her arm around his arm.He was being held by the wrist by Lyra.

“What if you have to come back through that chamber to discover?

He hesitated.

Slowly she let him go.

I thought so, too.

Elias had no experience of fearing her wrath. She didn't have to fear the Veyrons.

If he didn't care about Mira, she feared he wouldn't care about his life.

He said, "I don't say what I can't do."

Then make one you can!

He looked at her.

No one may enter this chamber, except that he will come to me and ask for my permission.

Elias was just about to say 'no. It would be preferable for Lyra to not leave, as it's better for his/her health.

But he knew that if he ever lied to her again she would be cold, and would show him courtesy.

"I'll try."

She gave a headshake.

"Well, I can't guarantee that," the man remarked.

A bell rang before he could answer and made his way through the estate.

Not the typical bell, which is used to call servants for service.

This was more difficult to comprehend and more profound, followed by marching boots on the courtyard.

Lyra rushed over to the window.

Her face changed.

"What is it?" Elias asked.

"Kael."

In the background, there were some teachers, a bright magical measuring crystal and Kael Veyron. They would organize people into a line to be slaves; family members were being rounded up.

A public test.

Elias' heart sank.

Now he began to shout, "Kael" said,

All of the servants (except for the magical one) will have to take a test in the morning, Veyron's family said.

His eyes fell on the servants who were standing around.

It was then brought to a halt at Elias.

He was pleased, his face had a smile on it.

Especially the ones who think that they have nothing to conceal.

Everyone was silent and didn't talk.

Kael was on his face.

Elias Vale. You will go!

Elias moved towards the window, fists clenched.

Kael's smile widened.

Make all know our valueless servant's ability.

He stopped as the disgrace was seeping into his head.

There's this and then there's this... Elias, if you don't pass this test, then you'll lose all of your privilege to going to Mira!

The beatings were more terrible than these words.

The one thing that Kael had found which would compel Elias to follow his commands.

Behind him, Lyra muttered that he was trying to trick you into doing something you didn't want to do by playing a game.

Elias couldn't really be bothered by her.

His eyes couldn't lose their focus on Mira's name on the transfer notice. He was still able to hear the men's voices as they spoke about the room under the west wing.

Now Kael's eyes would be on him, however, and it would be his to unlock the secrets of the whole estate!

His secret could have been out if the crystal had reacted to his blood as the ancient symbol did.

If he didn't display his strength, Kael would be able to divide Mira and him.

In his first test Elias knew it was no test of his magical powers.

This was a case of control.

Or that Elias didn't have any, as would be And Kael's goal.

Elias Vale would be up against the Veyron family tomorrow morning, and one wrong move could lead to the loss of the one family that he has.