Robin watched the two figures leave, their conversation trailing off as they leaves the room. Moments later, a young woman stepped in, she looked like a maid ,her presence was soft but powerful. She nodded politely, her voice gentle as she asked, "Do you need anything, sir?"
"Just water," Robin replied, as his thoughts are running wild.
She nodded again and left, returning shortly after with a glass of water. As Robin sipped the cool liquid, he found himself lost in thought again. "Is everything real, or am I dreaming?" he wondered aloud, the question hanging in the air like a specter. To be sure, he pinched his hand, sharp sensation of pain confirmed his reality. "Ouch! It hurts," he muttered to himself.
His mind began to drift back over the recent events that had happened to him. Not long ago, he had made the bold decision to quit his 9 to 5 job, a step that had felt both liberating and terrifying. With newfound freedom, he had rebuild his grandparents' old house. It was after this renovation that he had discovered the mysterious object which is left by his grandfather. , and now he was here ,wherever "here" was.
Lost in his thoughts, Robin was startled by a knock on the door, snapping him back to the reality.
"May I come in?" a voice asked from the other side.
"Come in," Robin said, shaking off the lingering haze of his thoughts.
The door creaked open to reveal a man in his mid-forties, perhaps early fifties, dressed neatly in a black butler's uniform. His posture was straight, his expression composed.
"Hello, sir," the man said with a slight bow. "My name is Jackson. I will be taking care of you for the time being."
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Robin blinked, the formal address catching him off guard. "I'll be in your care," he replied, still trying to piece together the puzzle of his situation.
To be honest it's kinda embarrassing for him to be called sir by an older gentleman.
"Now, please follow me," Jackson instructed, turning with an air of quiet authority.
Robin hesitated for only a moment before rising to his feet.
He knows following the man is his only way right now.
As they walked through unfamiliar hallways, Robin couldn't shake the feeling of uneasiness .Yet, beneath the anticipation, a question lingered: Was this the beginning of a new chapter, or just another layer of the mystery that had enveloped him? Or it's just the last few days pf his life.
One thing was certain—whatever awaited him, there was no turning back.
As Robin followed behind the man called Jackson, he noticed the building they were in looked like a military facility. The walls were made of reinforced steel, towering high and lined with security cameras. Rows of soldiers in uniform marched in unison, their boots clacking on the polished floors. The corridors were wide, with various doors leading to rooms filled with advanced technology, some humming with the power of futuristic weaponry, others glowing with screens displaying maps of distant planets and tactical data. Everywhere he looked, there were signs of military discipline: soldiers training in combat, technicians working on complex machinery, and officers giving orders in sharp, clipped tones.
When Robin was about to ask Jackson about the situation, the butler spoke up, his voice calm and composed. "I know you have many questions, so I'll give you a brief rundown."
"We are now on Lumeris, one of the planets controlled by the William family. The William family is one of the most powerful forces in the known universe. They control not just a planet or two, but a part of the gellaxy. Their influence stretches across vast expanses of space, and in this part of the universe they're akin to god. This planet we're on is also own by the family. Although it's not a habitable planet, it's used as a garrison for the Council. The Council is one of the governing body that oversees this part of the universe , ensuring this part of the domain is secure. We also have our own people around the orbit.You can think it this way, we're big Rich family and council is the government of this country. "
The words "planet," "galaxy," and "Council" made Robin's head spin. The scope of what he was hearing was almost too much to comprehend. How could a single family control so much? What kind of power did they wield?
Before Robin could ask a question, the butler continued, "We'll use the military's teleportation array to travel to Arora, the main planet of the William family. Once there, the family head and the elders will speak with you. They have much to discuss, and your presence here is of great importance."
Robin could only nod, his mind racing as he tried to process everything he had just heard. The William family, the Council, teleportation arrays—it was all so overwhelming.