Elvan had become a frequent visitor to Ellora, who was always almost reading or sleeping in the garden. He observed, she seemed to have a sweet tooth. She always carried sweets with her.
Elvan found in her a nice and comforting company. ''Sis, what is the vortex? You always seem to be reading about them''. elvan had noticed Ellora's fixated interest on books about the Vortex. ''The vortex is a group of people Whose intentions do not align with the temple'' Ellora explained. Elvan was curious. He was about to ask more as he hears a voice.'' My lady, Madame.'' Mina was looking for her mistress. She soon found her, but she wasn't alone.'' Greetings Madame, Young Master.'' Ellora asked ''What's the matter, Mina?''. '' Not much.'' Mina replied, '' The old duke asked you to meet him in his office.'' Alora wondered. It was the first time since Grandpa had called her after the marriage, but what really perplexed her was as to why he had called for her right after his return. She hadn't seen him since the wedding. He had apparently left for some urgent work right after the wedding. Ellora bid Elvan goodbye and headed for his office.
At the same time Raymond was inside the Old Duke's office. He Wondered as to why his old man had called him. His mind drifted from one reason to the other. As he continued his speculations, the door behind him opened slightly ajar.'' You called for me, Grandpa.'' Elora entered the office cautiously as she noticed Raymond there. Ludwig had a warm smile on his face as he spoke '' Welcome, my dear. How are you doing? Is live in the Dukedom satisfactory? How are you adjusting here?'' He was very concerned. How could he not be. Elora was a granddaughter in law he had acquired with great difficulty. It was one thing if his woodblock of a grandson, as he thought, did not understand his decision, but how could Ludwig himself let go of the only hope for his woodblock of a grandson. Ludwing sincerely hoped that even if Raymond and Elora couldn't move forward as a couple, they would still become friends. He personally preferred the previous one to the latter option. He motioned for both of them to sit as he started '' If so, I called you both here regarding the marriage''. Raymond and Ellora seemed visibly confused as Ludwig went on '' I know the marriage is complete, but you must have noticed that you both are given separate rooms to sleep in.'' Raymond and Elora had also noticed this, not that they minded. The separate rooms had given them less chances of awkward atmospheres or interaction. They too, of course, wondered what the reason was, they even had a slight clue, but had put it aside. Ludwing continued '' It is due to the Marshall ceremony of the Verne family being left. There are a few traditions that. Incomplete. In fact, I called you with concern to these traditions. I want you both to go to the territory and complete the procedure and fulfill the ancient traditions.''
Ludwig explained the traditions of Verne to them both in detail and urged them to proceed as soon as possible. Elora and Raymond nodded in agreement, complying with the order.