We went to another room, it is full of books and lots of them are new to me. There are maids around cleaning and organizing. They greeted the count's family and my father before leaving.
The Count seems so used in dragging my father around. Though compare to Dad he's on the smaller side.
Few minutes pass, a group of people came.
There is a tall man with long in a slick clothing and a monocular glasses. "Greetings! I am Van of the third young master of Halstead Viscounty." He said as he bow.
Beside him is a woman in a built of child wearing a hooded coat with books in her arms. "G-good day, Hera of t-the Magic tower." We almost didn't hear her voice from how silent she speaks.
Next is a muscular woman with a scar in her brows wearing a hunter's clothes and sword in her waist. "Greetings! Vermua Steelheart, of Steelheart Countdom and a great swordmaster." She said proudly.
A noble lady in mourning clothes with veil that covers her face. She exudes a strict and scary aura. "Greetings Count! It's been a while. The kids still remembers their Aunt, right?" She said with a grim smile. I wanna hide.
Lastly, a man that's short and stout in built wearing a noble's clothes. The man was all smiles though I feel like he's dangerous. "Lady Arian, no need to scare the kids. Greetings, I'm Delvin Gustavo, the fifth son of Gustavo Merchant Guild."
"Greetings, Young master, and Young miss." They said in unison as they bow.
"Please take care of us teacher!" We said in unison as we bow.
"Wait! Aren't you?..." Lady Arian said as she looks at me full of shock. "Princess Dina."
I am shocked, scared, and confused that I froze in place. My father step out and pat my shoulder. That's when I get back to myself.
"Sir Almond! The first great swordmaster?!!!" Lady Vermua exclaimed.
"Greetings, teachers. Please take care of my child." He bowed as if nothing's happening.
"Sir Almond, I-I'm..." Vermua was about to say something when father cut her off.
"I'm no longer THE SIR Almond. I'm just a Viscount in title but I'm just a guard here." He said as he looks at Lady Vermua. "And my wife, Dina leaved the princess title when she became a hunter." He added to answer Lady Arian's statement.
Looks like my parents are more than what I know, huh? I know Dad is good with sword but I didn't know he's well-known. And I never would have thought that I have a Royal blood.
We heard a clap. "Okay, enough of that. As what he said, he's a guard here. And this little guy here is his son that will sit in the classes. So we'll leave the kids to you." The Count mediated to end the conversation and drag my father out of the frame.
We all sat down and feel more at ease.
"Right, right, we're here to teach. Call me Mr. Delvin." Mr. Delvin said to us.
"Then Call me Ms. Ver in class, okay?" Lady Vermua exclaimed.
"Then please address me as Mr. Van." Sir Van Halstead said.
"Call me Lady Drialt in class because we'll have to make you use to formally addressing a nobles." Lady Arian said. I think that's supposed to be her surname.
Everyone's eyes went to the same direction. We are all waiting for Ms. Hera. She flinched when she felt all the eyes are on her.
"J-Just call me... Sir or Mister Hera." Hera said in a silent voice.
"Wait! Mister?! You're a MIS. TER?!?!" Ms. Ver shouted in disbelief.
"Lady Vermua. That's rude." Mr. Van stopped her from making any more remarks.
"I'm sorry but... I... I just thought... Sorry." Ms. Ver apologize but still can't find the right words to say.
"Well, I thought the same too. Sorry Mr. Hera." Mr. Delvin said.
"N-No need to apolog-gize. It's normal." He said panicking with all the apologies he's receiving.
He slowly remove the hood he wears. And pointy ears waved to us.
"We elves look young for our age and w-we look androgynous. S-so it's normal mistake." He said while facing the other teachers. He then face us and said. "Just call me, Sir Hera, okay?"
"Yes, teachers!" We said in unison.
"Why don't we get to know each other for now before the formal class begins." Lady Arian said. "The garden would be perfect right?" She said then look to the butler that was left by the Count.
The butler disappear and came back as fast as a thunder. The young master and miss along with the butler lead us to the garden.
"The training grounds we passed by is where the combat class will be held. Practical magic activities will also be held in that same area." The butler explain to us as we walk around.
"While all the other class will be held in the library where we came from." The butler added.
"How about when we'll be having dance, music, and art class?" Lady Arian interrupted
"Lady Drialt, we've prepared the dance room with some instrument around just tell us beforehand if there are something needed. For the art class, the count said you may use the garden or the library." Mr. Butler said informatively.
"Same goes for all of the teachers and Mr. Meteor, please ask us if you need anything for the class." Mr. Butler said.
"Then if there's no more concerns. Please take a seat and enjoy the prepared refreshments." Mr. Butler said as he point to the Gazebo.
Isn't Mr. Butler so skilled? I think he will be also a good teacher.
I was about to sit on the farthest seat when the young master hold my hand and pull me towards his seat.
"Let's sit together." He said. Eh?
"No, he'll sit with me." The young Miss tag me towards her.
"No me!" Christian
"ME!" Chrysanthemum
"I asked him!" Christian
"But I want to sit with him!" Chrysanthemum
The teachers are just watching us as if it was all a show prepared for them. Well, except for one.
"Christian. Chrysanthemum. Is this how you'll act infront of your teachers?" Lady Arian sternly said.
"Why don't you ask Mr. Meteor." She added.
"I... I cannot dare to sit next to young miss and young mastew." I tried hard to say it without making a mistake but due to the pressure I twisted my tongue.
"You. You called me Chris." The young master said with a teary eyes as if he's hurt.
"That was slip of tongue. I apologize." I responded and bow to apologize. I think he thought that I called him when I said Cris.
The teachers are all enjoying the show and not mediating any more even Lady Arian.
*sob* I heard the young master sob so I quickly raise my head. "But if the Young mastew permits me to addwess young mastew as Chris, I do." Woah! I panicked so I said all that.
Why are you crying?! What do I do?
"Then call me Chris." Chris said while wiping his tears.
"Me too! Santy! Call me Santy!" Chrysanthemum exclaimed.
I nodded, "Then, I'm Al, Santy, Chris."
"How about us?" Ms. Ver said.
Santy nodded to us and said, "Please call us Santy, Chris, and Al."
"Please take care of us!" We said in unison, formally introducing ourselves to our teachers.
We ate cookies and cakes as we drink juice and tea. The conversation kept going. Well, it's mostly Ms. Ver and Mr. Delvin talking but the air was light al through out.
"Hmmm... May I ask something?" I went near Lady Arian as I whisper those words.
"Do I have to take nobility class too?"
Lady Arian smirked and pull me to the corner. And she responded, "You are Princess Dina's and Sir Almond's son, right? Though she's not active in the high society and she leaved her sit as a princess, she's still a princess. Sooner or later you'll have to socialize with nobles. Maybe this will be the most important thing you'll learn in all the classes. And please say my greetings to your mother." She was so serious in every word she said but was soft and loving in her last statement.
"I'll do. Thank you Lady Drialt." I said and come back to my seat.
Maybe she's right. No, I think she's right. This looks more interesting now. Then, I'll work hard in class.
After the tea time, we stroll some more to see the mansion.
At lunch, I brought out the lunch box mom made and offered some to them. They loved it and almost ate all of it.
After lunch the teachers left to annex for their accomodations.
We took our time to play the whole afternoon. That was the first I've played long since I reincarnated in this body.
*rustle*rustle* The bag I left on the ground moved. Chris and Santy was both startled.
"It's okay. It's just my pet." I said to calm them.
"What is it?" Santy asked.
"Do you know blood rabbit?" I ask them.
"The monster, right? Red fur and deep purple eyes. And when they're adult they can be as big as a child." Chris said as if reading a textbook.
"Yeah, that one. This one." I said as I slowly open the bag.
Dusk hop to hug me. The two are frozen in place.
"Don't worry, I tame it." I said, patting Dusk head.
Dusk looks angry. Its cheeks are puffing out.
"Ah! I forgot your lunch! Sorry Dusk." I plead.
"Let's go to Dad, your's are in his bag. Hop in again." I said and I open my bag.
"Are you okay?" I ask the two that didn't move from their place.
"M-Monster." Santy said as she fell on her knees.
"Woooah! A real blood rabbit?!" Chris said excitedly.
"It's okay Santy. I tame it so it's just a pet. No need to be afraid." I said as I offer my hands to help her stand.
"And please, keep it a secret." I ask them both.
"Of course! Can I pat it?" Chris asked
"Dusk, pat." I said and it offered its head. Chris pats it so cautiously as if afraid to break it.
Dusk doesn't looks pleased, I guess its really hungry.
"I think its hungry, we'll go to Papa first." I was about to go when Santy offered cookies wrapped with her hanky. Its the carrot cookies we ate at the tea time.
"Give this." She said while offering the cookies.
"Are you sure?" She nodded in response. "Thanks then." I get one cookie and guve it immediately to Dusk.
It devour the cookie, its cheeks are now puffy not from anger but from the food he just ate.
"Do you want to try?" I ask Santy because she looks so interested.
"Me too!" Chris get a cookie and gave it to Dusk. Same goes for Santy.
They alternately gave cookies. I don't know where all of the cookies came but Chris just bring out cookies from his pockets one after another.
"I think that's enough." I said while holding Chris hands. Dusk was so full that he burped. I think if I hadn't stopped Chris he would stuff Dusk till it pop.
"You, munchkin! You look like a ball." I teased Dusk because he really looks like a ball from all the puffiness.
Santy giggles secretively but I saw it.
"Okay Dusk, time to train." I said as we started to train some tricks. Santy and Chris helped too.
Dusk fell asleep after the practice so I put him back to the bag. Later my father came to pick me up.
I bid my good bye to the two. And ask them to keep it a secret.The Count prepared a carriage to take us home and we departed soon after.
In the carriage, I opened the status window and allocated the points I gained from the quests.
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STATUS WINDOW
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Name: Almus Meteor
Level: 7
Job: None
Title: None
HP: 30
MP: 1000
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Strength [3] Agility [2] Sense [38]
Vitality [15] Intelligence [90]
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Remaining points: 10
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Since I practiced a lot during the last few weeks I've strengthen my mana and magic ability. I think I should give all this points to physical and agility since I'll practice swordsmanship soon.
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STATUS WINDOW
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Name: Almus Meteor
Level: 7
Job: None
Title: None
HP: 30
MP: 1000
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Strength [8] Agility [7] Sense [38]
Vitality [15] Intelligence [90]
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Remaining points: 0
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After allocating my points I doze off. Maybe I was tried, or maybe it's because I spent all my social battery. I tried to stay awake but my eyelids were so heavy that the darkness filled my vision. I'll have to work harder tomorrow.
TBC...