" It's a long story, short form is that I got a spell to change my appearance." Su Ping smiled, walking up to his wife and pulling her close before giving her a gentle kiss on her nape.

"Nnngh~" A moan slipped past Melinda's lips before she knew it. " Honey... The kid's." Melinda managed to voice out in time, stopping Su Ping in his tracks.

' I completely forgot about.' Su Ping cursed within his mind. He just couldn't help it, that irritating heiress had been stimulating his body all evening.

" Sorry sweetheart... I just couldn't help myself. You just looked too good to resist." Su Ping gave her a little kiss on her forehead before letting her go. " I'll be changing in the dresser, wake up the kids and have them change to. We don't have much time."

" Ok darling." Melinda nodded.

Su Ping then headed in and got changed into his suit before stepping out. Staring at his wife and kid's, he couldn't help but think that the Viscount was rather generous. Their attire's were simply gorgeous and to top it all of, they were a matching set that complemented each other.

Su Ping noticed Mel and Sal's skeptical looks as they hid behind their mother, curious as to who the white haired man was. Their father merely chuckled before shifting his head back and forth like he had done for Melinda.

" Daddy!" Mel and Sal ran up to Su Ping who squatted to their level, leaping into his arms.

" You two are even more energetic than ever, did you miss me." Su Ping nuzzled against their cute little tummies, causing the two children to giggle.

" Daddy looks different today." Mel used her two chubby little hands to grasp her father's face, her eyes filled with innocent curiosity.

" Well daddy wants to wear normal clothes today and not scare anyone." Su Ping said with a smug smile.

" But Sal doesn't think daddy is scary." Sal said. Mel nodded, agreeing with her brother.

" Mel thinks Daddy looks cool." She said with a serious face but Su Ping only chuckled at the sight.

" Daddy's happy you think he's cool" Su Pings lips pressed tight, trembling with joy. He then turned to glance at Melinda who was smiling, enjoying the adorable view.

Su Ping felt embarrassed all of a sudden, but he soon calmed down before a determined look emerged on his face. They all then left the room to head towards the gala.

Esmeralda who was the main star of the event was still in her room yet someone else was also present, helping her dress up for the occasion.

The Viscountess, Isabella, smiled after applying the final touches to her daughters make up.

" My dear, you look stunning." Isabella said with a smile. Her words weren't a lie, Esmeralda who was dressed in a glistening emerald green v neck dress, looked even more beautiful than she already was. Isabella herself was also beautiful as well, both mother and daughter looked like two phoenixes from the same egg, stunning from every angle.

" Esmeralda, is there something on your mind " Isabella inquired when she noticed her daughters expression suddenly drop all of a sudden.

Esmeralda glanced at her mother as she wanted to say something but in the end she bit her lower lip and smiled. " It's nothing mother... I think I might be a bit nervous, that's all."

" It's been awhile since I came home and father's counting on me to make a good impression on our guests."

" My dear there's no reason to worry." Isabella caressed her daughter's cheeks, staring at her flesh and blood, her face eased into a warm smile. " Just act like you usually do, there's no need to put up airs for anyone. My daughter is a fine and talented young woman, it's them who should be nervous to meet you."

" Thanks mother, You always know what to say to me." Esmeralda smiled, her mom's words really cheer her up a lot. She hugged her mom before letting go, her face all smiles as she walked out the door.

' Esmeralda hasn't shown such a look in years...'

' Whatever it is plaguing her mind, I hope she doesn't let it affect her to much.'

Isabella's smile turned into a frown for a brief moment before she sighed the next, staring out the window at the luminescent moon, as if hoping someone up above would hear her wishes and watch over her beloved daughter. After a moment of silence, Lady Isabella also left the room, following her daughter towards the grand hall where the gala was being held.

Lots and lots of carriages had already began to arrive at the mansion. Nobles from different regions and even those of influential standing as well as the wealthy, all arrived at the mansion. All attendees were escorted to the grand hall in an orderly manner upon arrival.

" This turned out to be quite the turn out." Henry dressed in a golden attire, held a wine glass in hand while observing the various people that moved about in the grand hall. " Who knew our little sister's return would attract this much attention."

" Tsk, it's obvious they're here to see if they should side with father regarding the mana stone mine fight we've been having with the McClain's." Charles who wore a dark formal attire had a grumpy look as he watched the people down below. " Esmeralda isn't the main attraction, they're just here to see if the rumours are true about her being an elite tier Lvl 2 unit, if so then that means our household has an even more powerful member to contend with against the McClain's in preparation for the coming fief war."

" So long as they're satisfied with little sisters strength, they'll begin preparing to create business ties with us, after all, if we manage to gain claim over the mana stone mine."

" Then our viscounty will experience rapid development in most sectors such as production, and purchasing of various resources which might make us one of the most wealthy noble households in the county, who knows, we might even be able to contend with the count of the county himself in terms of wealth."

Henry smiled at his brothers remark. " For a man who can't seem to get his nose out of skirts, you sure are the brightest mind in the family, at times I even wonder how much you would've accomplished by now if not for your obsession with women."

Charles shot his brother an unhappy glare but Henry only chuckled before taking a sip of his wine. " Its not like you to remain still like this. It's the first time in awhile I've seen you this upset, what happened, did the common woman reject your so called godly charm?" Henry flashed his brother a teasing smirk.

" Mind your own business." Charles hissed at his brother. Before snarling, clenching his trembling fist Infront of him. " If not for that darned necromancer, I would've had my way with her by now!" Charles said, almost roaring in anger.

This was the first time he had ever felt so frustrated. To think that a day would come when he, the greatest debaucher in the viscounty, would actually meet a peasant woman he wasn't allowed to touch.

" Damnit. She should be begging for me to touch her. Not this!" Charles got so angry that he slammed his clenched fist on the wall.

" Hey, calm yourself." Henry caught his fist mid air before he crushed the wall. " Remember where we are... Don't go causing trouble for father because of some useless commoner. You've already pushed father towards the breaking point, don't forget, if you try something again, he won't turn a blind eye this time." Henry warned his brother in a low tone.

" Tsk, Fine." Charles pulled his hand away, grumbling beneath his breath.

Henry sighed at his brothers antics. Like he said, his brother was brilliant but when women came into the picture he would always fumble.

Henry leaned towards his brother before whispering into his ears." All you really have to do is wait till the gala is over. By tomorrow, you can just go and look for them personally."

" Go with some elite knights so that if he tries to interfere, they can put him in his place. Those children shouldn't be a problem for you either, with the necromancer out of the way, you can finally get her, if she resists just force her."

" But what if she comes back to the estate and tells father about this." Charles asked with a frown.

" Do you really think father would care about the troubles of a common woman by then? He's just feigning benovelence now to boost his image, you don't expect him to ignore his daughters savior now do you?" Henry chuckled at his brothers naiveness.

" If she does come back, I'm sure father will have her secretly erased but I don't see why you should even let her go in the first place.

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