14 Targeted! 3 (1/2)

Fifteen days after the situation in the main chamber of the Lord's Manor, Jodye Trill was spending the better part of his last few days being taught how to read and write by his mother. His father would also take him on trips while cramming information down his throat. During these trips Charlotte Slaughter was the one primarily responsible for Jodye, drastically improving their relationship.

They were currently walking through a grand palace within a noble estate on the other side of Lake Nicaea. This vast estate was equal in size to House Trilleck but far more quaint in styling. This was the grounds of Jodye's maternal family, House Shu.

Merely, as both of Jodye's parents were adopted, he was no more a Shu than a Trilleck in his bloodline. Apparently, this was part of why his talent was such an issue. However, Jodye was sure there was a lot more to it than that.

”Auntie Charlotte is so pretty. Are you a pill model?” asked Jodye Trill glad in elegant white and gold garments. Pill models were exceptionally beautiful women who accompanied masters in promoting their services. This was similar to models in his former world.

”You kidding me kid? Where did you even hear of pill models and the like? Has the lady been allowing you to use the profound viewing crystal?” asked Charlotte Slaughter who was currently holding Jodye in her arms. She was wearing a purple dress with a golden wolf design, which had a slit that revealed her sexy chocolate legs. Jodye had his arms wrapped around her fragrant neck as he rested his head on her ample bosom. If lady Isis were to see this, then she would certainly feel betrayed. Jodye didn't resist being held by this beauty at all, he was way too comfortable. Charlotte, however, thought he was cute, ”I am no pill model, but I have done so for your father before.”

”Wow, really? Pops is a master?” asked Jodye curiously. He had never heard this before.

”Indeed, though not many people know. He uses a false identity whenever he goes out as a master, people would never believe it was him if he told them,” replied Charlotte Slaughter with worship evident in her eyes. This made Jodye secretly jealous of his handsome and cool dad, he wanted to grow up and woo beautiful ladies as well!

”How come auntie Charlotte doesn't become one of Jodye's mothers?” asked Jodye Trill sagely, making Charlotte immediately turn scarlet. 'Bingo,' thought Jodye to himself.

”I would never marry your bad father, he would play me to death,” snarled Charlotte after some consideration, which shocked Jodye, ”I would much rather have a handsome little husband like you, little guy.”

Jodye's eyes sparkled with dazzling light. 'Lucky chance!'

”In that case, I will definitely marry aunt Charlotte once I grow up, ”little Jodye harrumphed, ”don't forget your words okay?”

”It's a deal then, now let us find your father,” Charlotte Slaughter was actually only jesting, but how could she know that Jodye had already marked her as his woman now and in the future? He would tell his father this at first notice.

Everywhere Jodye went the sapphire blue fate gem would float slightly above is the back of his head. Or rather, it should now be called a destiny star.

The destiny star would follow him around like a shadow, glowing resplendently whenever he was concentrating on something. It was as if it was thinking with him. The color even changed based on what he was concentrating on! When he read and studied the gem would glow like a small blue star. At night when he refined his muscles with astral might, the fate gem would burn golden like a tiny sun.

To Jodye Trill's shock, the presence of this gem gave him a level of mental clarity he didn't previously have! It was easier for him to memorize things, and his body's cultivation was progressing a bit faster! Body transformation was without a doubt the most challenging path to advance in. Every step was far more difficult to take than the last. However, the suffering became more comfortable to deal with as one progressed.

”Well if it isn't sister Slaughter. Still trailing behind House Lord Osiris like a loyal little bitch, aren't we?” came the snide and unremarkable voice of an approaching female warrior. This woman was plain-looking but had a sharp aura surrounding her, like she was a sheathed sword.

This was Jodye's first time encountered such an aura up close.

Jodye and Charlotte were currently both wearing the same frowning face the moment this voice was heard. However, seeing the frown on the former made the latter smile and helped her recover her icy composure.

”Selma Shu. To what do I owe the displeasure of this visit?” the approaching woman was no stranger to Charlotte, this woman was a Seated Elder of House Shu and one of her longtime rivals. They had fought each other dozens of times in the last 200 years.

If Jodye knew this, then he would be totally dumbstruck. After all, Charlotte Slaughter didn't look a day over 25-years-old. By all accounts, he had always presumed he knew the age of those around him. Unfortunately, the only people who appeared their actual age in his presence were his father, second mother, third mother, fifth mother, and his siblings.

”I heard the Lord's young son is here. However, I'm disgusted to see you coddling such a large child,” Selma Shu turned her nose up at Charlotte holding Jodye like he was her baby. ”Lying about his age is one thing, but must you take it so far?”

Charlotte was speechless momentarily, as she couldn't refute the woman's logic. Jodye was the size of a four or five-year-old child. As a male, it was a little inappropriate to carry him if she didn't have too. Merely, wasn't Jodye only one this year? She couldn't bear to treat him like a child just because he overgrew, he was still in the stage where he needed to be spoiled.

”You can't talk to her like that!” berated Jodye Trill, catching both women off guard. Most children wouldn't dare speak in such a situation, but the little Lord was not most people, ”Charlotte is my retainer and future confidante. You can't bully her or I'll tell my dad for sure! Not only that, once I grow up, I'll come to fight you too!”

”As the representatives of House Trilleck, we are owed due respect.” Charlotte Slaughter chimed in after kissing little Jodye on his cheek. ”Or did your Shu clan wish to ignore our intimate relations to attack us here?”

”As if you were worthy,” Selma Shu was clearly unresigned to end things like this. It was at this moment that both Jodye and Charlotte realized that this woman may have come just to cause trouble.

The question was why?

”It's been a while since I tested your blade, Slaughter. Around 50 years right? Now is as good a time as any.” Selma Shu licked her lips as a saber appeared in her hand. Moments later the atmosphere changed slightly, as Jodye felt Charlotte's body tense.

”You...” Charlotte Slaughter grimaced. Was she not clearly holding the young third Lord? Yet this woman was already drawing her weapon forcing Charlotte into accepting her challenge. How could Charlotte put down Jodye to spar with this woman? That would be a direct breach of command!

Plus, she felt the real target of this may not be herself. She may have made a few enemies in the past, but she was only a Seated Elder and a member of the Five Element Wolf Pack. No one would risk offending the Lord just to get revenge on her. Which means she wasn't their target at all!

”They want Joseph!” Charlotte Slaughter thought to herself. She was upset, but not panicked. There were only a few experts in this estate she was afraid of, and Selma Shu was not one of them.

”Hmph.”

Jodye felt himself get covered in a layer of protection again. Pure qi condensed into a blade on Charlotte's hand as she rapidly shot forward and slash out with her palm. A golden wave of blade qi collided against the chest of Selma Shu who was knocked crashing 30 meters back, coughing up blood miserably. This was not part of the plan, since when was Charlotte this powerful?

”What's going on down there?” two guards from the palace quickly ran downstairs when they heard the commotion. They were clad in black armor, and when they arrived, they instantly grew enraged. ”How dare you attack our elder! Guards, to us! Get them!

When she saw several guards rush her way from out of nowhere, Charlotte's body exploded with a black qi aura as she burst through the wall of the palace and landed in a courtyard. Charlotte took a mighty leap with Joseph in her arms, rapidly soaring through the sky as she fled.

”We can't leave the Lord's side, but I'll send our mounts,” came Elder Mercer's voice through the device in Jodye's hand.

”Okay,” during this time Charlotte Slaughter had just contacted the Honored Pack on her serene sound mirror. Three howls were heard in the distance as three mighty Spirit Wolves rushed over before they stopped around Charlotte with snarling teeth, ”Don't worry little Joe. I don't know what's going on, but I'll never let them touch you!”

Jodye Trill was thoroughly confused at this point. Wasn't this House Shu also considered his family? What exactly was going on here?

”Charlotte, Charlotte, Charlotte. Things do not have to be this way, you know?” came a sinister voice from behind the two guards, who parted way to make room for this stranger. One could tell from his slightly withered hand and his old voice that this stranger was an elder wearing white robes with a white flood dragon design. The hood of these robes shined with golden light, masking his appearance. However, Charlotte could never mistake this voice.

Somehow this voice sounded like it was directly next to them, instead of hundreds of meters behind. From behind this old man, another expert rushed out to chase Charlotte. He had on black robes and a hood that shrouded his face in darkness. Only his mouth and beard could be seen.

”Trevor…” it was at this instant that Charlotte finally paled. Trevor Graves was the Right-Hand of the most terrifying expert in the West Ward. She had gotten used to hearing his voice many years ago after she got kidnapped by the White Demon Temple. Her body shuddered involuntarily, which made Jodye super nervous.

”Are we going to die, Aunt Charlotte?” Jodye asked innocently. Things just didn't look optimistic, and his father seemed to be in no mood for helping them as of now.