*sobs*
*sobs*
*sobs*
*sobs*
I could hear their chattering even though I was wrapped in my gasping and gaping.
"He must be really sad."
"I heard the rumour that he was collected from his family, it seems the Duke is going to adopt him."
"He's crying, parting with his parent must've been hard..."
Gossip is a bastard by nature! Who is sad? Me?! Sad?!! Dear ladies, this is what is called tears of joy.
I didn't even need to do anything, I was being dressed, from the beginning till the end it was all being done for me. Though I must admit that beginning did seem a little rough considering I'm a twenty-seven-year-old, but the winnie is just that of thirteen year old so closing my eyes in embarrassment was enough for the situation.
I stared into the mirror after being dressed up, I was looking like these medieval Princes but the elegance and handsomeness that this little champ's face carried those medieval Princes could not be compared. Even though his golden hair was all tangled up, it still looked great on his brown skin, his scarlet eyes gave him the fiery look and when all of this donned into the red suit. I almost couldn't believe this is me. Is it? Dang! I'm getting confused.
I was then escorted to the Duke's library. He was seated, with one leg over the other and a book covering his face.
"Come sit." He said to me immediately after I entered the library which I humbly complied to.
On the table that parted his seat from mine was a chessboard, tsk tsk tsk, fantasy worlds and chessboards.
"Do you know how to play the game of Kings?" He asked me, his face still behind the book.
"No, but I'll be delighted to learn from you." I knew I would have to show enthusiasm toward everything if I wanted to impress him.
"Don't try to impress me with your enthusiasm. I don't plan to teach you..." The book finally came down, his deep dark eyes in sync with his beard and bony cheek made goosebumps travel my entire system, it seems this transmigrator's guide to surprising nobles and making a name for yourself is not working again.
His face drew nigh unto mine, "There's one thing I need you to know, let it dive deep into your head." The sudden grab on my collar made my whole body tremble. His deep eyes closed in on mine as he stared at me like a crazy man that escaped from the psychiatric hospital, his eyes widened and glaring ferociously. "You are my slave. You owe your entire life to me. Say it."
"What the hell? Who does this guy think he is. Goshujin you would destroy him without stress if you master 1% of your power. How dare he call you his slave!"
'Shut up'
"Are you just going to stay idly and let this happen?"
'Please shut the fuxk up.'
"Goshujin sama?!"
'...and stop sitting on my head—
~Smack!!~
My tooth might not have flown out this time but that fuxking hurt!
"Are you deaf?! Say - - it"
I glared at him, I was really angry, I get that I'm trying to survive in a fantasy world but I'm not going to allow myself to be treated like a piece of crap.
"I will only follow your orders, and will not ask questions when ordered."
His eyes squinted, and he released his grip on me. I don't know, don't fantasy worlds have a rule against domestic violence, how could a man slap a thirteen-year-old without feeling sorry.
"I am sorry I hit you. But the world that awaits you at the imperium is much harsh, I'm just trying to make you have a taste of it."
He seemed to always defy my thoughts about him, but at that moment I couldn't help but see his actions as him venting out his frustration, at least he felt sorry for it. I have been through worse from where I was coming from, I had no idea at this time what he was talking about but I was sure I will take it head-on with no issues. Overconfidence, cocky or confident we would see as to which it is in the future.
"Gilland Deux Lignilart Maxnor," He said, after standing up. "That is the name of my son that died a year after birth. And hence it shall be your name."
I went on one knee, "Thank you, your grace. I promise to live up to your expectations."
His fiery eyes gazed down upon me, "For a start, call me father."
'Looks like he wasn't so cold after all A smile invaded my face as I thought this.
"Goshujin does not know himself. You yearn to call him father too. Isn't that why you are smiling."
'Little fairy stop saying gibberish.'
"You can rest up. There's not much to do. My wife and daughter right now are in Farleigh Keep in Hordrigg. I can't say if you'll be able to meet them before you leave but I'm sure you will someday. You can go rest now." He said.
And I immediately stood up, bowed, thanked him and gallantly walked out.
*huff*
*huff*
*huff*
Finally, the first phase is completed.