Aether then looked at his mother and said in a suspicious tone,
"Mother, are you trying to prevent me from entering the secret vault?"
As Aether had guessed, his mother was indeed trying to prevent him from entering the family's secret vault.
Aether's mother stayed silent. She had planned to tell him later, but she thought that since Aether was in an emotionally weak phase, he would accept without questioning.
She had heard from Cierra how Aether had been shaken while fighting the dragon, how he had sacrificed himself to save his fiancée and that little girl.
"Mother, I need that sword. Please try to understand." Aether said pleadingly.
"Did I say anything about the sword? I just said you'll have your engagement, and that's even before going to the academy." his mother replied.
"Mother, I have my academy admission exams and other preparations. How am I supposed to get engaged now?" Aether said, raising his voice slightly.
