Eva's Declaration
After a few hours, Emma told Evangeline that the dinner was ready. Evangeline did not want to eat alone. Not anymore. Now she has a real family she can share her love with and restart her miserable life. She told Emma to inform her family that she will meet them in the dining hall in few minutes for the dinner.
Having said that, Evangeline quickly changed into one of her dresses and went to meet her family in the dining hall.
Lydia (fl mom)
(Upon seeing her)
Eva baby are you feeling alright now? The physician said that your health has become better.
Evangeline Blake (fl)(Adelaide)
Yes dearest mother. I am sorry to have caused you such distress on account of my health.
Once they made sure that Evangeline was doing okay, they continued with their meal.
Evangeline Blake (fl)(Adelaide)
(In deep thought) 🤔
Luther (fl dad)
What happened Eva?
Is the food not to your liking?
Evangeline Blake (fl)(Adelaide)
No father. You seem to have much misunderstood me. I am desirous of strengthening my body and mind by learning more about swordsmanship and the history of our kingdom, the great Valencia. (great my foot 😒).
Upon hearing her, the family was struck with profound silence. They were too shocked to utter a word.
They never expected her to be interested in learning anything as Evangeline might be a very sweet and charming young maiden but she wasn't known for her keen spirit of learning new things. They simply exhausted her.
Evangeline Blake (fl)(Adelaide)
(Sensing something wrong)
Evangeline Blake (fl)(Adelaide)
Well, you see I am already 9 (yes, I am reborn as a nine year old😐) and I think that my beauty is of no use if I don't have proper knowledge to distinguish between right and wrong for my own being.
This way, you shall worry about me a little less.
Luther (fl dad)
Well,my dear daughter the fact that one must have the conscience to distinguish between right and wrong is as true as the widespread rumours of your enchanting beauty.
Luther (fl dad)
But I believe that swordsmanship is not suitable for young girls of your age.
In future you will find a good husband who would protect and take care of you.
Evangeline Blake (fl)(Adelaide)
Father, I don't ask for knighthood neither do I want to go to wars.
I just want to protect you. I want you to feel as protected with me as you feel with my three brothers. Please give me a chance.
The family exchanges glances. They were too shocked to speak. Finally, Lydia broke the silence.
Lydia (fl mom)
Well, if you want it soooooo bad then I guess it cannot be helped.
You are going to wield the sword. But as a precaution, nobody but your brothers would train you.
Lydia (fl mom)
No buts. My daughter finally wants to do something good. YOU as the FATHER should encourage her.
Luther (fl dad)
Yeah but-------
Lydia (fl mom)
No buts. My daughter will learn sword fighting.No further discussions on this matter. Boys you will teach you sister and you will teach her well.
Luther (fl dad)
Fine. I guess I have no say in this. Take care of your sister boys.
Edmund Blake(fl bro)
Of course father.
Ethan Blake(fl bro)
Of course father.
Edwin Blake(fl bro)
Of course father.
They all say it at the same time.
Evangeline Blake (fl)(Adelaide)
So, when do we start training?
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