Tonight was the most introduction she had made in the count of few hours. The people and guests who came to her and Ian was endless. Just once they thought they had ended the conversation of one group of people, another people had come. Now, the people who were in front of her was Dalton Lone and his younger brother, Ernest Lone.

"I can't be more than grateful for what you have done to save me, milady, milord," Ernest bowed beside his brother. Elise could see the side of the man's neck was bandage and she assumed the wound must have came from the incident that happened not too long ago. 

"We are glad that you are safe," Ian said, his words holding only a tiny sincerity. "That is all that matters."

Elise noted that with the way Ernest looked at her that he didn't remember what had happened or seen that she had used her power. Ian must have kept it a hidden from people about her power and it was in order to avoid more enemy to harm her more than they already had. 

"I find it strange that the Lord could sympathize with a person's loss," came the daring words from Oliver who came toward them with a glass on his hand that was filled with the sunny colored liquid. Ian stared down at the man who was short in stature and in mind.

"I as well; I find it strange that you still haven't woke up from your dream. To think that you can be so daring," Ian showed the man a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "One of this days you should be careful Oliver."

"Is that a threaten, milord? In this beautiful occasion I suggest you not to jinx the new page of your life by threatening other's life," Oliver grinned smugly. 

Elise saw how people have gathered. While they appeared to be on their business, she knew most of them had came closer to keep a better hearing over their conversation. 

"Threatening a member of the Church can be considered as an offense. You might be the Lord but us, the Church has the right to punish people according to the law. I hope you remember this, Lord Ian?"

The man was asking for trouble and Elise could tell he wanted to inquire Ian's anger to have a reason to arrest him. This had Elise to frown and she questioned what Oliver was planning for. Like lion and the hare, Oliver didn't know his position. Ian didn't play as the man tried to do to him and Elise saw instead, Ian broke to a grin.

Dalton who didn't want a fight on the auspicious day said, "My deepest apology, milord—"

Ian raised his hand over Dalton who wishes for peace and with a silver voice, he said, "I thought I was offering my concern. In the Church it had been known that a traitor who worked with the dark sorcerers had been found. You know how survival is the fittest in this world. I am concerned about you who aren't strong."

The people begin to speak again about the news Ian had said aloud. While the Church was trying to keep quiet, he wasn't obliged to keep the news quiet and this ad Oliver to be alarmed.

Ian didn't stop. His smile widening as he said, "Garfon didn't come as well. I am curious to know if he is alright? Maybe he is under stress. As his closest friend, you must know this too, Oliver. They said birds of same feathers flock together but humans with same goal often come in a group." When Oliver tried to speak, Ian held the man's shoulders. His grip was tight but not enough to have the man's screaming and he lowered his voice, "Remember Oliver if you mess with the wrong person. All will end with you six feet under the ground."

Being beside Ian, Elise could hear his words that he uttered to threaten Oliver and Ian pulled away as he tapped Oliver's shoulders, "Enjoy the party Oliver and Dalton, we should see each other soon again," the last words he had said was direct toward Oliver.

As Elise and Ian left the place, she could still feel the hot gaze of Oliver. She whispered, "Is he still aspire to take you away from your position? With Lord Garfon."

"We should soon see them headless, my love. Don't worry. When they cross the line, they will get what they did to others instead," Ian gave her the knowing smile as if he knew what would happen soon. 

They continue to walk, after Oliver's daring action, less people decided to come toward Ian, for the fear of worsening his mood. Elise looked around the ballroom and she noticed the food as well as the cakes that was spread on the tables, looking delicious.

Ian who knew where her gaze was said, "This time with me you will never go hungry."

Elise smiled at his words that touched her. "Do you have other relatives other than Lucifer?"

"Mostly died, I killed them that day. I think I did leave only one person alive," Ian said as he reminisced the day where he relished himself in the pleasure of seeing the people who had humiliate and caused his mother's death writhing in agony. "Maybe that person's descendants are alive that is if they lead a good life. I have never been curious of the family that my father had. They are pieces of trash ready to be burn and I helped this world by eradicating them that day."

Elise hummed in response. She wasn't drawn back or tell Ian that it was wrong to be proud of his killing record. She sees that his history is what made him today and though morally wrong, she leaned more to understanding his reason and sees it as fit. 

"Why did you leave that person alive?" she then questioned. From what she heard Ian's paternal family had caused nothing but humiliation to both him and his mother that eventually lead to Lady Lucy's death. And she knew Ian was a person who would never forget his hatred to the people he killed.

"That woman was the only woman who had protected my mother once by giving us a place to live when we were driven out from the family. Even though she was on edge of being disowned and shunned for protecting us, she disregard the effect we would cause her and let us stay until we can settle down. She couldn't offer the help for a long time but I felt grateful what she did as my mother did as well," Ian then looked and met her eyes, "I told you. I am someone who remember the evil people did to me but also the kindness. Only those who harmed me will I harm and those who doesn't I wouldn't."

And it was one of his qualities that made it to Elise to trust that Ian was a kind man. Elise's blue eyes continue to venture around the ballroom again when all of a sudden she felt Ian narrowed his eyes. She heard him faintly clicking his tongue and left toward a man who was standing near the corner of the wall.

The man was purposely standing on the corner as if to avoid attention and when he saw Ian coming toward him, alarm covered his face. As quickly the man was on guard and turned away to leave but Ian wasn't letting him leave and caught him by his shoulders.

Elise who followed closer looked at the man whose hair was black, curiosity came on her and she asked, "Who is this?"

"Go on name yourself," Ian demanded to the man who repetitively trying to avoid his gaze from Elise, "While you are at it tell me what you came here for."