On the second day of January 1524, Rowan had dinner at the same table as Lady Elira. There was no sign of the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess.
"Lady Elira, are the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess present?" he inquired.
"You mean my parents? They are currently away meeting someone they haven't seen in decades. It's just the two of us at this dining table. By the way, how is the food? Is there anything you particularly like?"
Rowan couldn't shake the feeling that something bad would happen to him that day. However, as he continued to answer Lady Elira's questions, his unease subsided. After their conversation, a butler escorted him to his room. During the walk, he felt drowsy, as if he were completely intoxicated, even though he had only drunk orange juice at dinner.
Upon entering his room, Rowan noticed that it felt different from how he remembered. Eventually, he collapsed onto the strange bed that felt off and fell asleep, unaware that events would soon unfold an hour later. He was currently intoxicated and snoring peacefully. Suddenly, the door opened, and Lady Elira switched on the lights. Rowan was now asleep in Lady Elira's room as planned. She had also ordered food that was drugged with a strong dose of vitality and sleeping mana liquid mixed into the orange drink he had consumed.
Lady Elira had her reasons for this. Externally, she was famous for her beauty and elegance, but those close to her knew the truth: she had the ability to foresee the future of herself and her family. Her right eye, known as Oculus Fatum or the Eye of Fate, granted her the power to glimpse fragments of their future. These visions were not constant; instead, they arrived as moments of clarity—glimpses of threads that could change depending on choices and will. The right eye revealed what may come.
Conversely, her left eye, called Oculus Anima or the Eye of Truth, allowed her to perceive the true nature and intent of others—whether they were pure, deceitful, or conflicted. She didn't read thoughts; rather, she interpreted the color of one's spirit and their moral and emotional essence. The left eye revealed what already is.
In the Original Fate Timeline, the Brightmoor Family was on the verge of losing its status and power due to the greed of its members. However, everything changed when Lady Elira awakened her abilities at the age of eight. With her unique powers in both her left and right eyes, she was able to alter the course of her family's fate and eliminate the corrupt influences within it.
As a result of her remarkable talents, the entire family came to follow her command, and by the age of twelve, she was given temporary authority to serve as the Vice-Lord of the Brightmoor Family. Her fame and popularity drew the attention of many high-ranking lords or sons who sought her engagement. However, unbeknownst to them, she rejected all proposals, deeming them unworthy. Many believed she had high standards in choosing a partner, but the truth was that they simply did not understand the full extent of her abilities.
Six years later, Lady Elira met Count Rowan, who was the same age as she was, although she was a few months older. Initially, her expectations of men were aligned with those of high-ranking noble sons, whom she deemed unworthy of engagement or marriage. However, something about Rowan changed her perspective completely.
First, there was her Eye of Truth, revealing that Rowan's True Nature was Blue, which symbolized 'The Honest.' This meant he had a balanced soul, characterized by loyalty, calmness, and transparency. She recognized that there were other men like him with a Blue True Nature, but what truly changed her perspective was the vision she had of her future with Rowan.
In her vision, she saw a 'True Happy Ending'—the most fulfilling conclusion she had ever envisioned regarding the proposals of engagement or marriage she had received. She imagined a grand cathedral adorned with white petals floating both inside and outside. The sound of applause filled the air as people celebrated their marriage. Most importantly, she pictured herself beaming with joy at her husband, feeling the genuine happiness that came from this vision.
What struck her was that there was only one possible future she foresaw with Rowan: the True Happy Ending. Unlike other possibilities she had considered in the past, this scenario presented a singular, guaranteed outcome.
During dinner that evening, she found herself falling in love with Rowan—not because of the future she had seen, but due to the qualities he exhibited in the present: the way he spoke, how he replied, and his ability to go with the flow made him a perfect match for her. It felt as though Rowan and Elira had been destined to be a loving couple even before they met.
Because there was only one possible future, what if she accelerated her relationship with Rowan by sleeping with him while he was intoxicated? If she tried using her Eye of Fate again, it might reveal that no matter what she did to expedite their relationship, the outcome would remain unchanged. This realization meant that Lady Elira would have no regrets and could embrace her future with her beloved Rowan.
Lady Elira switch the lights off and began to disrobe, allowing her white dress to slip from her shoulders and pool at her feet. She stood before Rowan in nothing but her undergarments, the cool air of the chamber pebbling her skin and hardening her nipples. Climbing onto the bed, she straddled Rowan's hips, feeling the heat of his body seeping into her own.
Elira took a deep breath, steeling herself for what she was about to do. She reached down, guiding Rowan's manhood from his breeches with gentle fingers. She could feel it twitch and harden at her touch, even in his drunken slumber. With a slow, deliberate motion, she positioned herself above him, feeling the tip of his member brush against her most intimate place.
And with a single, fluid movement, Elira sank down onto Rowan, taking him into her body with a soft gasp. She felt a momentary pang of discomfort as her untried flesh stretched to accommodate him, but it quickly gave way to a rush of sensation as she began to move. She rode him slowly at first, savoring the feeling of finally being one with the man she loved. As the pleasure built, she increased her pace, lost in her own world of ecstasy, heedless of the fact that Rowan remained blissfully unaware of her actions. In that moment, Elira took what she had long desired - Rowan's first time, and her own.