Reinhardt Crozzo tiredly entered his room while taking long, powerful strides. It had been worth it. 

"Elysia," Reinhardt greeted at the sight of his partner and best friend on his bed, dressed in one of his hoodies. 

"Rein, did you eat yet?" Elysia asked, closing her book and focusing on her best friend. 

"Yeah," the young man said as he sat on his bed, back turned to Elysia. Smiling at his answer, Elysia took a shirt from his closet and handed it to him. 

"Good, now you must rest, Reve and Rex are asleep," Elysia said with a smile as she waited for him to finish changing his clothes before pulling him towards her lap. Finding no reason to resist, the young man laid his head on her lap and sighed. 

"Sorry for asking you to take care of them," Reinhardt said as he looked at Elysia, The young woman giggled but shook her head. 

"Don't be. I am your partner and besides, the kids are cute. I might make Rex my apprentice, though. He has an aptitude for it," Elysia said as she looked at him.

"Yeah, Reve is a sword saint and it will be good for them," Reinhardt replied as he relaxed a bit while Elysia giggled and poked his cheek. "Hmm?" 

"You're so stressed you should go on a vacation with us, I know it still hurts but you should relax," Elysia said as she looked at him. 

Losing his parents at a young age and inheriting the order took a lot out of him. He was super lucky to have Elysia to help him with his baby brothers. 

"I... can try to clear my schedule." 

"good! I happen to have bought a new pair of swimsuits!" Elysia said with a bright smile. "Wanna see it?" 

"I can wait," Reinhardt replied with a smile, enjoying the pout on her face. "But... I wouldn't mind a peek," 

Sticking her tongue out, Elysia smiled as she lay down and patted the space beside her. Having already been used to her antics, the young Knight lay beside her and closed his eyes, enjoying her presence

Before he knew it, the young man woke up the following day with Elysia using him as a pillow. 

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Holding his sword, Reinhardt nodded at Reve's progress while Elysia watched as she ruthlessly instructed Rex. 

The poor boy was being forced to meditate while Elysia used a stick to poke him if he as much as twitched. 

"Easy on him," Reinhardt said as Reve hid behind his leg to escape Elyia's sight. 

"Nope, he will be an archer and an archer must learn how to be patient all the time," Elysia said before poking Rex lightly. "You twitched, five more minutes,"

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A few years later

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A new maid. 

Rita Rossweisse, 14 years old, shivered in fear as she stood in front of the Legendary Valkyrie, Elysia Apocalypse. She was supposed to be the new maid for House Crozzo following her orders from Otto Apocalypse, however, she met with a roadblock. 

"And why should I accept you as a maid?" Elysia asked, looking at her with cold eyes. 

"Elysia..." 

"Go play with your toys, Reinnie~," Elysia said, changing her tune as she gave him a sweet smile. 

"I should be the one interviewing her," 

"Reinnie~ you are a good man but you lost the right to choose after you made that choice," She said with a smile. "Now, let me take care of this," 

"But still," 

"Up, up!" Elysia said, pushing him out of the room gently. 

Reinhardt raised his brow as he saw Rin sitting on Rex's shoulders, the two younger siblings of his peeked in the room. 

"What are you two doing?" 

"We saw Reve smile at the girl!" Rin whispered as she peeked in. 

"It was weird! He was being respectful to her!" Rex said with a stoic face as he looked. "He acting more polite than usual," 

"Interesting," Reinhardt said as he looked at his siblings before peeking in to watch. 

Suddenly, the doors opened to show a smiling Elysia. Rex and Rin fell flat on their faces as Elysia hugged Rein. 

"Rein! Hire her right now! I'll sponsor her and train her myself!" Elysia said, shaking her partner who was confused. "Do it! I'll do anything! Hire her!"

"What's going on?!" Reinhardt asked, confused as Elysia looked at him with a bright smile and leaned in whispering something. Rex and Rin's ears twitched as they eavesdropped and Reinhardt's eyes widened. "Are you sure?!" 

"Yes!" Elysia cried out, ignoring how Rita turned red as Reve entered the room while slouching as he tiredly carried his scabbard, only to stand straight as he saw Rita. 

Seeing the interaction, the four Crozzos retreated into the shadows and peeked out. Elysia smiled as she watched how Rita immediately went to prepare some tea for Reve. Her movements were a bit rough but she was passionate and when Reve thanked her, a small red blush covered her face, only seen by Elysia and Rex. The master, student, and Rin looked at each other with glinting eyes. 

'The bloodline is secured,' 

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Omake:

Rex blinked as he saw a young woman with white hair around her mid-20s wearing a wedding dress as he sharpened his sword. 

"Wrong universe," The girl said as she gave him a small yet sad smile as she disappeared

Shrugging, Rex finished oiling his sword and maintained his gear for his day off with a stoic face. 

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Omake: The Forgotten Cross

Rex smiled as he watched Lingrin adapt to the wooden Wing Chun doll's retaliation. He had modified it to use weapons and wear armor. 

"Greetings," A soft voice echoed in the air a Rex offered the stranger an apple. "Ah, many thanks my friend," 

"What is it that you want? As far as I am aware, I have not broken the terms of our contract," Rex asked as he looked at the plain-faced man, more curious than any else. 

"Ah, I am not here to punish you. I am here to change the terms of our contract," The man said with a smile as Rex looked at him. "You see, you have completed my trials," Rex raised his brow as the hidden seal on his arm revealed itself.

"My last task for you and your freedom is simple," The man said with a smile as he took a bit from the apple. "I want you to assist and protect the man you helped in your own way," 

"Fine, I accept this deal," Rex said as he saw the image of Adam. Finally, he can finish this contract. 

"Very well, I know you will finish this contract," The man said with a smile. 

"Before you go, wanna join us for lunch, Master Mirror?" Rex asked, gently offering him a place on his picnic table for him and his apprentice. 

"Why, I would like that very much!" 

"Mister Gaunter O'dimm!" Lingrin greeted them with a smile as the trio ate their meals in peace.