Chapter 2

After I open the door, all of their eyes fall on me. Marquess Triluver is

sitting on the single-front chair. He has greasy red hair with unclear ashen

eyes without any eyelashes probably like a fish. In his left side is sitting

the marchioness Triluver with her brown hair tied in a bun.  She is

wearing a green old-fashioned gown which matches her grass-green eyes. She

didn't even bother looking at me as I walk and sit beside a chair after her.

The oldest son of marquess Triluver, Vernon Triluver is sitting on the right

side of him. He also has red hair and green eyes. I would say he has rather

good features comparing to his personality. And beside him sits the famous

trash and playboy of the family, Axis Triluver, a perfect piece of garbage. He

has brown hair and green eyes like the marchioness. And finally the apple pie

of the Triluver family, Lydia Triluver sits beside the marchioness; I am

sitting beside her. Her hair has a deep shade of red. Her green eyes are a

great combination with her hair color. If I were to choose, I'd say that Lydia

has the most beautiful features among all the Triluvers, of course excluding

Elanoura.

"Why were you late?" the marquess asks.

"It took a while to take a refreshing bath." I say taking a bite

of my meat. Hmm, it is quite tasty, although I can't really bring myself to

enjoy it in their presence.

"Don't you know that it is impolite to make others wait for you because

of your laziness?" the marchioness says frowning at me.

Well, it's not like you waited or anything, I wish I could say that.

"My apologies, it won't happen again." I say in a guilty and

convincing tone.

"Tch!" the marchioness clicks her tongue.

"Ugh, I lost my appetite after seeing a lowly commoner's face. Why does

she have to dine with us in the same table?!" grunts Axis putting her

spoon on the plate with a clank in an arrogant manner.

"Although I agree with you, but you should mind your own table manner

first, Axis." says Vernon wiping his mouth with a handkerchief and giving

Axis a disgusted look. Hah...he has got that proud attitude as always.

Axis grunts in frustration.

"Brothers, don't be like that please. Elanoura is also our family

member. It doesn't matter whither she is a beggar's daughter or a noble's

daughter." Lydia says with a sweet smile pouting slightly. She is at it

again. She always shows sympathy to me to insult me more with her words

indirectly. She may appear like an angel at first because of her witty

behavior. But, she is actually the most evil minded and jealous than all of

them.

"Yes, my princess Lydi, you're right as always. You two should stop. I

wonder when will you learn to behave at least half of Lydi." says the

marquess sighing.  Lydia giggles. She acts way too childish for her age

which makes my body feel queasy.

"Yes, father. I apologize." says Vernon.

After that they keep continue eating talking among themselves as if I do not

exist. Well, I guess it is better this way rather than being their topic of

talking. I quickly swallow the foods of my plate somehow to leave the dining

room as soon as possible.

"I am finished. May I leave first then?" I ask suddenly breaking

their conversation. I really hate it when they give all their attention to me.

"....Yes, you can leave." the marquess replies narrowing his eyes

and clenching his mouth in displeasure.

As soon as I hear those words, I quickly walk out of the dining hall almost

tripping myself over. After I leave the room and close the door behind me, I

let out a long sigh.

"Finally, I am out..." I mumble to myself.

"Young lady, are you finished? Are you alright? Did something

happen" comes a voice from behind me making me almost jolt. After noticing

who the asker is I smile and chuckle rather loudly.

"Emma, at least ask one question at a time to let me reply. For your

worry, nothing really happened. Today was rather smooth than the other

days." I reply smiling at the maid. It makes me ease my mind to see her

face after being with those people. You must be wondering who she is. Well, she

is my personal maid whom I gave the position myself. I have been observing all

the people in this mansion whom I can trust. Among them all, Emma was the only

one who stayed and helped by both "my" and Elanoura's side. She is

trustworthy for now at least. Even though she is a little too energetic and

open-minded, she is a really sweet girl. She is probably 18 in age.

"Sorry, lady. I was just really worried. I am glad to hear that you are

alright." Emma smiles brightly.

"Hm. Let's take a walk at the garden. I don't feel like returning to my

room so soon."

"Alright!"

We both walk at the garden. It is well maintained. There is a certain place

in the garden where people usually don't go. So, that place is kinda like mine

and Emma's hideout. That is the only place where I can relax in the mansion.

"The breeze feels nice, right, young  lady?"

"Hmm"

"Would you like some refreshments?"

"Unless I want my stomach to burst."

"You should really eat more. It is your growing phase after all."

"Hey, Emma.."

"Yes, miss?"

"Why do you worry and think about me this much? Do you pity me? I want

an honest answer."

"I dare not pity you. I can't help but like and cherish you. I do not

understand why the other servants disapproves of you. You seem clearly better

than the other family members to me. You are so kind and brave. You are also

really wise and a genius at everything! You also remind me of my....young

sister." Emma drops her voice at the last part.

"Is...your sister ill?"

"No, she passed away when she was only 9." Emma replies after

being silent for some time with a sad smile that explains all her emotions.

"I-I am sorry, Emma. I didn't know. I really have no words to console

you."

"You don't have to, Young lady. Just stay healthy and grow happily,

that's all I wish for. I couldn't help my sister back then because of poverty

and immatureness. I regret my helplessness from back then. If I could just go

back in time...I'd never let her be sad. She was also like you. She didn't like

to make others worry with her problems even if it was too much for her to

handle. I want to make you happy so that I will never regret not doing

so."

"Sorry to disappoint you. But I am not unhappy." I say with a

grin.

"Then I am more glad than anybody else." Emma replies with a warm

smile.

"I just wish you were my biological sister, Emma." I say leaning

against her.

"It would be my pleasure and honor to be blood related by you."

Emma says while stroking my hair.

Later in another day when the night falls, I begin my self training. I

probably forgot to mention that I have been training every single night when

everybody falls asleep. I have already mastered the frosty magic. And now I am

currently halfway through to completely master the flame magic. Now, I can

control water and make it turn into any shape. I can also freeze anything or

make the temperature cool down. The frosty magic also helps to make people's

mind calm down, which is extremely helpful. I can also make rain pour but it is

only in a little place for now. To make rain in bigger places requires training

of years since it is almost challenging the nature. Soon, I plan to visit the

outside, specially the female lead. She is supposed to be 8 year old around

this time. So, I am two years older than her which makes me the same age as the

main male lead, the crown prince, Alexander van Reinhardt.

Crash. Suddenly the sound of something crashing takes my concentration away

to the direction of the sound. I pick up my guard and silently and cautiously

steps toward that way. When I arrive at the source of the sound something dark

catches my eyes. It moves. It is not an animal....It is an human. Could it be

perhaps.....an assassin?!

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