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[b][i][u]City: Venedig[/u]
Location: Fragarach Manor - Noel's Room[/i][/b][/center]

[b][i]BGM:[/i][/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5wyzFVPJeo]Welcome to Despair Academy[/url]

Noel looked at the open window. The horizon as the sun began to leave was beautiful, yet it didn't give him any other emotion. Despair took the entirety of Noel's heart as he wactehd the distance with a black stare. His eyes were red, not only because they were naturally of that color... but because he cried for a lot of minutes. After all tears came, he could only stay in silence, contemplating the shadow of the Reich in the distance, since his window was aimed towards its direction. It's true he wanted to meet the Emperor Karl Maximillian someday, but not under the circumstances that were present right now. Suddenly, knocks on the door could be heard. [color=f49ac2]"Noel, it's Mama. Can I come in?"[/color] A womanly voice spoke. [color=00aeef]"... The door isn't locked."[/color] He answered, without doing a single movement. She entered inside his room, [url=https://data.whicdn.com/images/140338587/large.jpg]wearing a beautiful pink kimono as a bird stood right at her shoulder[/url]. She walked towards her son. [color=f49ac2]"Nina came to me and chirped a little. Were you crying, Noel?"[/color] She asked. [color=00aeef]"I was... mourning my dreams. That's what the tears were for, Mother."[/color] He said.

[b]Carmilla Fragarach[/b], mother of the three sons. She never had a hard-working lifestyle, but understood the meaning of effort. She tried her best to be a good mother to her children, albeit each of them pursued different morals and ethic values. [color=f49ac2]"Noel... dear, look at me. I know how you feel, but you must calm down. Everything will be OK, you just have to-"[/color] She spoke, but Noel interrupted her. [color=00aeef]"Believe? Is that what you were about to say?"[/color] Noel asked her. She was going to answer but he continued. [color=00aeef]"What part of it should I give my belief? The part that I'll be trained to become another slave master? The part where I will create a fight for Father's heritage? The part where my actions will just help the Iron Decree?"[/color] He questioned. [color=f49ac2]"Noel... son, you must understand-"[/color] Carmilla tried to calm him down, but to no avail. [color=00aeef]"Understand?! Why do I have to understand anything?! Father doesn't make a single effort to understand my point of view! Isn't it fair if I do the same?!"[/color] Noel complained.

[color=f49ac2]"I can only imagine that you had an argument with your father, Noel. Believe me, I was against his selection and told him about this. However, Grandalt's... stubborn. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to convince him to change his mind and send William in your stead. But listen to what I tell you: it's going to be alright."[/color] Carmilla spoke going towards her son. She leaned at him and looked directly in his eyes. [color=f49ac2]"Don't abandon your pure heart, no matter what. Keep that faith within you at all costs. When the time comes, you will change the world, Noel."[/color] She spoke. Carmilla took something out of her pockets and gave it to Noel. [color=00aeef]"A pendant... it's heart-shaped..."[/color] He said. [color=f49ac2]"Inside the pendant, there's a photo. You, me and Libero, together. Keep it with you, always."[/color] She spoke.

The door opened once again. This time, it was Libero, who arrived minutes ago, while Noel and Grandalt were discussing. [color=f7941d]"Is everything ready, Noel?"[/color] He asked. [color=00aeef]"... Yes, Big Brother. I'm... ready to leave."[/color] Noel answered. The bird, called Nina, stood right at his shoulder. She pecked him lightly, as if they were small kisses. [color=00aeef]"Hehe... oh, Nina. You won't leave me, will you?"[/color] He asked her and she pecked him once again. [color=00aeef]"Alright, alright. Let's go then."[/color] Noel said, grabbing his things and leaving the room.

Libero and Carmilla looked at each other. [color=f49ac2]"Will this really work, Libero? Are you sure that this plan will save Noel?"[/color] She asked. [color=f7941d]"I'll ensure he'll get there safely, Mom. I've already spoken with my contact."[/color] He said. She let out a sigh of worry. [color=f7941d]"Don't worry, Mom. I won't let Noel fall into the temptation of slavery."[/color] Libero spoke. [color=f49ac2]"Please, Libero... be careful... this is our only chance."[/color] She said. He nodded and left the room as Carmilla herself looked at the window.