Chapter 2: A disastrous Blunder

Eugene hastily retreated from the corridor, trying to escape the awkward encounter with Lysander and Liliana. He turned a corner, only to find himself lost in the labyrinthine castle.

As he wandered, he stumbled upon a room filled with peculiar objects. There were silly hats, oversized shoes, and a collection of whoopee cushions. Eugene's eyes widened in confusion.

Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was Lloyd, his trusted knight.

"Lord Bolton, I see you've found my secret stash," Lloyd said with a grin. "I use these to... uh... relieve stress."

Eugene raised an eyebrow. "You expect me to believe that, Lloyd?"

Lloyd chuckled. "Well, maybe not, Your Lordship. But I do have a plan to help you navigate this castle and avoid any more... unpleasant encounters."

Eugene's eyes lit up. "Really? What is it?"

Lloyd pulled out a ridiculous-looking hat. "Disguise, my lord! With this, you'll blend in seamlessly."

Eugene hesitated, but Lloyd's enthusiasm was infectious. He donned the hat, and they set off on their mission to explore the duchy incognito.

Eugene adjusted the ridiculous hat, trying to get used to its floppy brim and oversized feathers. Lloyd assured him it was the perfect disguise, but Eugene had his doubts.

As they navigated the castle corridors, Eugene tripped over his own feet, stumbled into a suit of armor, and knocked over a nearby candelabra. The hat, however, remained firmly in place.

Lloyd chuckled. "You're a natural, Lord Bolton!"

Eugene glared at him. "This is your fault, Lloyd."

Just then, they stumbled upon Alisa, the kind-hearted singer, practicing in a nearby chamber. She looked up, saw Eugene in the absurd hat, and burst into laughter.

"Oh dear, Lord Bolton! What... uh... inspired your new fashion sense?"

Eugene's face turned bright red. "Uh... I was just... uh... trying something new."

Alisa giggled. "Well, you certainly are... eye-catching."

Lloyd intervened, trying to salvage the situation. "Ah, Lady Alisa, we were just... uh... rehearsing a play. Yes, that's it."

Alisa's eyes sparkled with amusement. "I see. Well, in that case, I'd love to join in. What's the play about?"

Eugene hesitated, unsure how to extricate himself from this mess. But Lloyd just grinned and said, "Why don't we improvise, my lord?"

And so, Eugene found himself trapped in a ridiculous improv session, wearing a preposterous hat, and trying to maintain his dignity.

Eugene's improv session with Alisa and Lloyd quickly descended into chaos. They were supposed to be acting out a scene from a serious play, but Eugene's hat kept falling over his eyes, and Alisa couldn't stop giggling.

Lloyd, trying to keep a straight face, declared, "I shall slay the dragon and save the kingdom!"

Eugene, tripping over his own feet, shouted, "Nay, good knight! I shall slay the dragon and save the kingdom... with my trusty chicken sidekick!"

Alisa burst into laughter, and even Lloyd cracked a smile. "Uh, I think we need to work on our script, my lord."

Just then, Lysander and Lady Liliana Lanster walked into the chamber, looking serious. "What's all the commotion, Lord Bolton?" Lysander asked, eyeing Eugene's hat.

Eugene tried to play it cool. "Oh, just a little... uh... method acting, Lord Oystern."

Lady Liliana raised an eyebrow. "Method acting? With a chicken sidekick, Lord Bolton?"

Eugene's face turned bright red. "Uh... well... it's a... uh... symbolic chicken."

Lysander chuckled. "I see. Well, perhaps you should stick to villainy, Lord Bolton. Acting seems to be... beyond your skills."

Eugene glared at him, but Lloyd intervened, trying to smooth things over. "Ah, come now, Lord Oystern. We're just having a bit of fun."

.

***Download NovelToon to enjoy a better reading experience!***