A bright light of dawn shone through the mansion's window and onto my face. The sounds of the busy footsteps created by the servants in hallways echoed. Birds flew towards the window of the mansion and rested on the branches of the tree near my bedroom window.
Everything feels so peaceful. If only things could stay this way forever.
Suddenly, I heard footsteps approaching my room. A middle-aged woman wearing a maid's dress opened the door and walked towards my bed.
“Young miss, please wake up!” said the maid in a calming but stern tone.
“I want to stay in bed longer…”
“Young miss, today is the day you enter the Academy of Vrunise. You need to wake up now or you'll be late.”
I don't even want to go there…
Seeing me ignoring her, the maid changed her tone to a more demanding one.
“Master and Madam are waiting for you, young miss. They would certainly be sad if you were late to join the breakfast”
She knows me too well. As expected of Marriane, she’s not the best maid in this house for nothing.
“Alright, I get it Marriane. I’ll get ready now…”
After getting out of bed, Marriane quickly accompanies me out of my room. I opened the door and was greeted by a wall of paintings and a smell of vanilla. Surrounding the hallways were vases that were filled with various types of flowers. One of the more noticeable flowers was Juliet Rose.
The carpet in the hallway was decorated with gold thread and silk. Walking on it feels very smooth. It is a perfect fit for showcasing a noble’s wealth and power.
After several minutes of walking, Marriane and I finally reached the bathroom.
This house is uselessly big. It took such a long time to reach the bathroom.
Upon opening the door to the bathroom, a bright light shone on my face. Several maids were standing on the side of the door in the bathroom, waiting for me to arrive. They greeted me with a bow and proceeded to undress me, preparing me for the bath.
The bathroom was quite lavish and enormous. It could easily fit 10 - 20 people. The bathtub was built on the floor resembling a small pool.
The floor of the bathtub has a magic circle carved into it, making the water that pour into the tub warm. The water will always stay warm no matter how long it has been left. Though the cost of magic maintenance was quite expensive, it is nothing rare to see in a noble household living on The Desire Summit, one of the most influential places to live in the Envy Sovereign State.
Naturally, the people who live at The Desire Summit consist of nobles and wealthy merchants. The Master and Madam were originally from the Lust Federation. Due to the living conditions of the place, which didn’t suit their needs, they moved here.
They were already doing well financially when they moved here. As such, it didn't take long for them to fit into the society.
The servants helped me bathe by washing my hair. The smell of lavender fills the entire bathroom. The warm water also has some flowers floating and drifting around.
It's so easy being rich. I don't even have to do anything.
After what feels like hours, they finally finish bathing me and prepare an article of clothing for me.
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A dress? I hate wearing that
Even though I hated the idea of wearing the dress, I was forced to wear it by the servants. The dress was beautiful and fancy. It has a beautiful lace at the back of my body and frills that cover the lower half of the skirt. The dress complimented me perfectly, however, I hate the idea of wearing a dress.
It's too revealing at the back…
Without getting any rest, the servants and Marriane escort me to the dining room. Upon reaching the doors of the dining room, two butlers were waiting for me.
“Young miss, the Master, and Madam are waiting for you inside,” said one of the butlers while bowing down to me.
“I got it. Open the door” I commanded them.
They bowed down once again and opened the huge door.
I still can't get used to the level of respect they showed me…
Immediately after the door opened, I was once again greeted by a blinding light.
The lights of the chandelier are so bright! I’m gonna be blind one day.
“You're finally here, Rosalyn. Come, take a seat. We can eat together.” A man's voice could be heard on the opposite of the refectory table.
“Thank you Father for inviting me to breakfast.”
After showing him my gratitude, I took a seat opposite the madam’s.
“Hahaha. What's wrong with sharing some family time?”
Family… I’m not even your daughter…
I smile at him politely. The madam, on the other hand, was staring at me with hopeful eyes.
“What’s wrong, mother?”
Instantaneously, a warm and kind smile appeared on her face.
“You finally called me mother. I’m so happy!”
She looks so pretty when she smiles. But I feel a bit uncomfortable. I’m not her daughter.
I smiled back at her.
“Of course I’d call you mother. You are my mother now.”
The smell of cooked meat filled the air. The aroma was mouthwatering. The maid served it to the three of us at the table. The maid served the meat accompanied by some salad dressing on the side with a refreshing juice.
Naturally, it was the best meal I've ever had.
“Rosalyn, today is the day you go to The Academy of Vrunise, right? Are you ready to move there?”
The Academy of Vruinse was the most prestigious academy ever built in the Envy Sovereign State. Not only that, but it is also among the top 3 of the most prestigious academies in the 7 Sovereign States.
The academy accepted nobles and commoners alike. The academy valued talent and hard work above anything else. It is respected for its sense of equality. It has a good reputation and a good diplomatic relationship with other sovereign states excluding the Gluttony Dominion Kingdom.
But behind the scenes, the academy is far from equal. The nobles who attended there were inept and talentless while the capable commoners weren’t given much attention and were shunned.
The reputation of the academy is unaffected by this issue because they have absurd power and dominance over the commoners.
In other words, the academy is anything but equal and fair. It was only fair for the rich. Thus, it was called The Academy Of The Rich among the social circle.
I snap out of my thoughts and quickly reply to the master's question.
“I’ve already asked the maid to pack my belongings yesterday. I’ve already prepared myself sufficiently, Father.”
Hearing that puts the master at ease as his expression softens slightly.
What a perfect parent. They sent me to school and even provided me with money. I wish I were their real child.
After finishing breakfast, I went to my room to examine any items that were accidentally left behind. It only took less than a few minutes for me to check everything. It hasn't been long since I've lived with them. Needless to say, I have only a few belongings that I brought with me to the academy.
After that, I went to the mansion’s front door to say my goodbyes to the master and madam. I could see the sadness in the madam's eyes and worry in the master’s eyes. After a few words of conversation with them, I hopped into the carriage, ready to depart.
They still have a sad look...
Without thinking, I accidentally mentioned a few words, genuinely from the bottom of my heart.
“Thank you for taking care of me”
Immediately after, the carriage departs. I didn't have the opportunity to see their reaction. As the sound of wheels hit the road, I felt at ease telling them how I felt.
This was a new beginning for me.
…..
In a beautifully lit-up room with candles and chandeliers, was one man, and an an▇▇
... were two men.
The room gave a sense of peace and serenity. It felt as if all the trouble in the world could be forgotten. The walls were decorated with words and letters that bring tranquility to the mind. The room was mainly colored white with a hint of yellow.
It was truly the most magnificent building ever created.
Suddenly, one of the men breaks the silence with a calming and gentle voice.
“Look after her for me.”
The other man gets on his knee and puts his hand on his chest.
“Yes, my lord”