At the school, Luz finished her test just as Lilith walked in.

"I have incredible news, Students." Lilith said, "A Death Scythe has arrived at the school. Please let me welcome... Camila Noceda, my old Weapon partner."

Vee and Luz paled.

'Oh no.' They thought in despair.

Whenever their mother could see them off of work, she would baby them a bit and embarrass them if their friends were around. They could only PRAY she didn't do anything like that as she walked into the room with a professional appearance and a smile.

"Good morning, students." Camila said with a wave.

The students were amazed, Camila was one of the best Death Scythes there is, while she wasn't the strongest, she made up for it with her strong Soul Wavelength. There was a rumor that when Lilith and Camila would use Soul Resonance, the ground would shake and the sky would rumble.

"You can ask questions once you're all done with your tests." Lilith said as Luz put her head down, making it seem like she was still taking her test. "And for those that are done, please remain quiet until everyone is finished."

'Please don't notice I'm done.' Luz thought as she rechecked her answers.

Luz checked the final answer when the paper was grabbed.

"Hm, impressive." Lilith said, looking over the answers, "I need to speak with you and your partners after class."

Lilith walked away and Luz looked down, she already knew she failed.

'Oh no!' Luz thought as Vee dreaded this as well.

'Mom, what are you planning?' Vee thought as Amity was thinking about why this was happening as well.

After class, Luz watched as Lilith graded her paper.

"I have to say Luz, I'm disappointed." Lilith said, making Luz look down, "Why haven't you been getting grades like these the rest of the year?"

Luz looked up, seeing the paper Lilith was holding, which had an A- on it. Luz gasped loudly before smiling widely, grabbing the paper!

"I PASSED! I PASSED!" Luz shouted with glee as Vee and Amity stood behind her, smiling.

"I knew she could do it." Vee said with a nod.

"Is that what you wanted to see us about?" Amity asked.

"No, Camila and I are on a mission and will be gone for a bit of time." Lilith said, "I figured it would be best to inform you three before that happens, seeing as we're practically the only family you three have."

That was true, Camila was a widow, Alador was very neglectful for the past several years, and while he was trying to make up for it, it still wasn't enough. As for Odalia, she... wasn't in the picture. Not that it mattered since she was a subject Amity liked to AVOID talking about.

"Do you guys know how long you'll be gone?" Vee asked.

"No." Lilith said, "All we know is there is someone we need to go see about becoming a substitute."

"A substitute?" Amity asked.

"Yes but she's….a bit difficult and different from Lilith. We grew up together and went to school together." Camila said.

Lilith groaned.

"Why does Lord Belos want her?" Lilith asked.

"Because she has a Legendary Sword." Camila said.

"A legendary sword?" The trio asked, surprised by this.

Lilith let out a sigh as Camila put a hand on her shoulder.

"The legendary twin of Excalibur, known as the "King of Blades." Caliburn." Camila said.

"And his wielder is…" Lilith said before groaning again, "My sister. I made a Death Scythe, but the only thing anyone talks about is Edalyn and her sword."

"I mean, I can kind of get why. Ms. Eda is one of the best Meisters in the world and not just because of her weapon partner." Vee said.

"But I read that she's also a bit reckless and causes more collateral damage then necessary." Amity pointed out.

"You're right on the nose, Amity. Edalyn has lived by "go big or go home" ever since our academy days. It makes me worry why Lord Belos wants to have her sub for me while I'm away." Lilith said.

"It makes sense." Luz said, "She is one of the best Meisters."

"Being the best doesn't instantly mean she's going to be a good teacher." Camila said.

"One could say the same about other teachers." Luz said quietly.

"Excuse me?" Lilith asked, glaring the three girls aka her students.

Luz didn't necessarily mean Lilith, but the way she worded it made it seem like that.

"Have fun on your adventure." Amity said, pushing her weapons out the door.

'Why did Luz have to say it like that?' Amity thought.

"If I was their mother, I swear…." Lilith said.

"Come on, let's go deliver this to letter to Eda." Camila said.

Lilith huffed before she left with Camila, focusing on their current assignment over the disrespect from her best students….2 of her best students and the twin of one.


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