Why do you need me? [2/2]

"The young miss became a powerful reaper without her knowledge, however her potential and abilities were all subpar compared to her peers. Made a laughing stock of his failure the master ended up killing the mistress in a drunken rage." 

"And why are you doing all this for her? Are you in love with her?" 

"I am." 

Well, I didn't expect such a direct answer. 

"Then why do you need me?" 

"My lord, I lack the strength to protect her. Once the wars begin and the demons inevitably arrive, the safest place for her would be at your side."

"I have no intention of taking another woman, Vincent, you should know that. The Sirens would be the first to tear her apart if she came near me." 

"Indeed, my lord. All I ask is that you protect her until I am strong enough." 

"Does Lucrecia know?" 

"She does. And she accepts it. I would not have even met her if it were not for Lady Alice."