Eliezer had expected that his time with Raven would have been the highest point of the evening, which told of how unprepared he was for the sudden alarming shout and the sword which was swung in his direction. He immediately flinched back and prepared for the impact, though, all that happened next was the sound of metal clashing. He opened his eyes to see the very lady who had been on his mind standing between him and his attacker, and when she proceeded to battle the man who had been the first to draw his blade along with two others, Eliezer could only stare in bewilderment at the scene playing out in front of him as his mind simply went blank after attempting to make sense of it all.

He was only in such a state for a few moments, however, for he was soon able to snap back to the current situation. Nothing else mattered at this time, for a scrimmage was taking place right in the ballroom of the palace, and questions could be asked later. After assessing the circumstances, his hand instinctively flew up to the grip of the rapier at his waist, but another hand then clamped down onto his own, preventing him from drawing the sword from its sheath. He glanced up to see that it belonged to his brother.

"Stay out of this, Eliezer, it is your life they are looking to take. Do not put yourself in harm's way, Dainia needs its Crown Prince alive."

Eliezer stared at Mathazar for a moment and then nodded, letting his hand fall to his side. Observing Raven's skills as she took on the three assassins, he now knew that she had been hiding much more than he had suspected. To say that he only grew more curious about her would be an understatement, for if he were to question her he would not even know where to start. The guards outside were alerted by the noise, and arrived to apprehend the assassins just as Raven had defeated them. She then addressed him rather casually after the battle, providing him with a brief explanation and telling him a little more about herself before stepping away 'for a drink'.

She claimed to be from the village... Was that why he found her different from the others? If that even was the reason, he would have never guessed it. Eliezer knew that village women were a practical and reliable lot, but Raven's capabilities were not something one saw everyday, even in the village. While Mathazar left to oversee the issue of the assassins, or so he had claimed, most of the terrified noble guests were promptly escorted out of the palace into their carriages, which also left soon after. As for Eliezer, he found himself gazing at Raven past the few remaining guests as she sipped from her glass in the corner across the room.

The possibility of her being a guard disguised as a fine lady hired by his parents crossed his mind, but it did not make sense after more thought. Why would she then be trying so hard to keep his attention if she had only been hired to look after his safety? Whoever she was, she seemed to want the same as any other woman who had attended tonight, though for what purpose, he still could not tell. Regardless, she had just saved his life, and he decided that he at least owed her a chance. It would also be an opportunity to find out more about her. After making that choice, he made his way to the other side of the room where she was.

"Lady Omrea, allow me to repay you for what you have done for me this evening." He then paused, moving a step closer and taking her hand into his. "I wish to see you again, my lady."