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Chapter 2 - Chapter 002

The butler leaves the room, giving Renee some privacy for her to change her clothes and take a bath. She walks to the bathroom and turns the water connector. While waiting for it to be full, she looks at her reflection in the mirror.

She has light caramel brown hair with honey highlights, and curtain-cut bangs that complement her hair. Her eyes are light hazel with grey flecks. While she keeps admiring herself, she forgot about the bath. She turns off the water connector and sinks into the bath.

"It's been so long since I have had a nice bath... "

"But, is it okay for me to be here? " she thought to herself.

After a few minutes in the bath, she goes out and walks to the bedroom. She wears a loose shirt and matches it with a long skirt. She styles her hair into a half-up of the twisted heart and looks at herself in the mirror.

After she was satisfied with her look, she went out and meet with Isaac. Isaac then takes her to see the garden. The garden is so big and she takes her time to examine it around. But, she was hoping to meet that person.

"Are your clothes to your liking? " Isaac ask her and make her stop in her track. She looks at him and answers him with a smile on her face.

"Yes, I like it. Thank you for your hospitality "

"I'm just doing my job, my lady...it's glad that you like it. I will inform the young master about it "

"Where did he go? " Renee asks him and he answers gladly.

"He is working on his job, well we probably won't see him again until dinner. To pass the time, what would you like to say if I ask you to join us for a tour around the mansion? " Isaac looks at her waiting for an answer which Renee agrees to do so.

Renee follows Isaac for the tour. He explained the layout of the mansion to her. Renee visits the dining room, and kitchen, and comes across any room. But, what catches her eye the most is the Observatory Room.

Isaac told her that the young master always went there to make some research. She then come across the long corridor and he told her about all the portraits that were being hanged. She then asks him about the portrait she saw last night.

"Isaac, can I ask you something about a portrait? "

"Which portrait that you refer to, my lady? "

"It's a portrait of the young master and a woman. I come across it last night, but it seems nowhere to be found "

Isaac still keeps his eyes closed and smiles at her.

"I think that you misunderstood something, my lady, there isn't a portrait like that in this mansion " Isaac turn his back to Renee and begin to walk.

Renee doesn't believe what he said about the portrait. She knows what she saw last night was real. She will stay true to her heart and confront the man about the portrait. Since he was in the portrait.

They walk until they reach another big door. Isaac opens it and she can see hundreds- no, thousands of books in the room. They went inside and he told her that she can come there anytime she want.

Renee picks a book about history and takes a sit. She begins to read about all the kingdoms that exist in the world. She wants to polish her knowledge plus she hopes that maybe some memories of her will return.

Kirrentho, the kingdom of richness. It was the biggest nation in the world. Emperor Inaros take the throne after the massacre of the royal family. Making him the first young emperor that is crowned. His ancestor, Emperor Augustus is the first one that ever created Utopis, the currency that has been used until now.

Eudaemonia, the kingdom of wisdom. The birth kingdom of Daylight Horizon College. DHC is a college for any kind of species. But, humans avoid studying there. Only a few humans were known to study there doesn't last long.

Cybele, the kingdom of magic. Many believe this is where the magic first being sight. There is a sacred tree, Eldon which has been heavily guarded. Overall, Cybele is a place where magic is used to increase the economy.

Saerenth, the kingdom of the ocean. Saerenth is a beautiful place and is home to many sea creatures. It is said that the mermaid and merman are the descendants of god.

Land of Reason, not many people know about it. Not much information can be found. But, it's also known as the kingdom of the undead.

She closes the book and tries to take all the information. The kingdom that piques her interest the most is the Land of Reason. It doesn't have much information which is inconvenient.

Isaac walks towards her and looks at her.

"Isaac, do you know anything about the Land of Reason? " Renee wait for him to answer her question.

"Land of Reason...As far as I know...The land of Reason is the birthplace of dark magic. Dark magic has been banned all across the nation. But, that didn't stop people from learning them in secret. In contrast, that place has been strictly prohibited " Isaac explained to her.

"Wow, you know so much about that place "

"Well, I didn't live long just for nothing " Isaac closed his eyes and smile at her.

Renee knows that words have more meaning than they should. But, she just noted it down for now. Next time, she will confront him for more elaboration.

"Oya, it's time for dinner. The young master must be back by now...Come on my lady, I will escort you to the dining room " Isaac holds out a hand which greets Renee in return. He takes her to the dining room and places her on a chair. He left her and return with the young master.

"I'm home, Renee~ " the man rests his head on Renee's shoulder.

"Ehem, young master...I suppose that it's time for dinner " Isaac coughs a bit to remind the man of his boundaries.

"You are boring, Isaac... " the man pouts and walk to his seat.

"I'm just doing my job as a butler being tasked to take care of the lady during her stay here, you won't take back your word don't you " Isaac smiles at him and Renee can feel the room getting a little colder. This makes the man give up.

"Okay-okay, I understand " The man begins to pout like a kid. Isaac served the dinner as soon as the situation calm down. He left the two of us alone in the dining room. It was finally the chance that Renee has been waiting for.

"Hey, what is your name? " Renee asks him using the notebook that she has been carrying along.

"Vincent, why? " he casually answer her question without hesitation.

"Why you are being nice to me? Why are you giving me a place to stay? " Renee asks Vincent about the question that has been wandering in her mind.

"Hmm..? I see...You want to start from there first... " Vincent set aside his fork and walk towards Renee.

"Well, for starter...I have been searching for you for a long time... " Vincent smirked at her. Renee notices that he has fangs inside his mouth. She slowly get up and confronted him.

"What are you? " Renee asks him with a glare.

"Of course, I'm a Vampire " Vincent just smile like an innocent boy after telling her the truth.