'That was refreshing' Grey thought as he was getting dressed up.
After finishing dressing up Grey stood before the mirror, his reflection was a striking contrast against the polished surface. His short black hair framed his face while his crimson-red eyes shined in the dim light.
His dark blue attire was elegantly draped over his body, enhancing his already captivating appearance.
A smile crept across his lips as he gazed at his reflection.
'Being handsome is really nice'
As Grey was admiring himself, Robert was silently staring at him. He hasn't talked much, since Grey came out after showering.
"What is it?" Grey who has noticed this strangeness asked calmly.
"I beg your pardon?"
"If you have something to tell me just say it."
"huh, t-that.." Robert hesitated a little.
"Just say it."
"Well young master,...the lord has called for you."
"What!?"
"Yes, the lord has asked whether you want to have breakfast together."
'Should I just pretend to fall unconscious.'
Grey who was planning on having a peaceful breakfast alone was now in a dilemma, meeting the lord was something he wanted to avoid for now.
Why? Well, there were multiple reasons, first, he feared raising suspicion since he had become Grey.
Secondly, the incident which caused his injuries and probably led to his transmigration. He didn't know what happened in the forest, as that particular memory was missing.
So he had no idea what happened there which made the meeting with Marquise more nerve-racking.
'It's not like I can refuse.'
Grey wanted to refuse, but he couldn't. Being on bad terms with the owner of the house would only be disadvantageous for him.
"Young master, should I refuse? you are still recovering from the accident." the butler asked in concern.
"No, I should probably go," he replied calmly.
'let's just get it over with'
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"Hmm~ hmm~ hmm~" hummed the maid cheerfully as she made her way down the hallway, balancing a tray laden with intricately patterned plates and bowls. Each piece gleamed with luxurious detail, hinting at their considerable value.
With her light blonde hair which were tied in a single pony tail and her sky blue eyes which were gleaming with joy, she exuded a youthful aura.
Heading towards the dining hall she walked carefully to prevent the cutlery from falling. As she was walking through, a little insect flew and sat on her nose.
The maid tried to shake the insect off but it didn't budge from it's place. She walked a little faster but to no avail.
She then tightened her grip on the tray and shook her head vigorously but-
smash- crack-
In doing so all the cutlery in her hands fell down, which resulted in them breaking.
Silence ensued, the maid hurriedly tried to pick up the broken pieces but she slipped and fall on her butt.
"ughh" she groaned trying to get up.
Fortunately, she avoided the pieces of cutlery, the people around try to assist her when
tap tap tap-
Sounds of footsteps were heard, normally no one would focus on that but because of the silence, the sounds echo.
tap tap tap-
Everyone's attention was on the direction of footsteps and the perpetrator of the footsteps was none other than Grey Skyfall.
tap tap tap-
He was walking towards them with Robert right behind him. The moment they saw him everyone's expression turned stiff and the maid's complexion turned pale.
tap tap tap-
Each step he took sounds like the end to the maid. Finally Grey stop in front of the fallen maid he looked toward the broken pieces and then toward the maid.
"uh...uh" the maid upon making eye contact shivered.
His red eyes and expressionless face just add to his scary persona.
After staring for a moment Grey continued walking toward her, everyone held there breaths one step, two steps and finally he was in front of her and then-
he just continued walking away toward the dining hall.
Robert who was about to say something just closed his mouth and just stared at the back of Grey before snapping out and hurriedly following his master.
Everyone just watched as Grey just walked away without saying anything.
-the young master just left?
-a miracle..!
-O great goddess what did I just witness...!
Everyone was shocked the drunkard young master didn't cause a commotion. It was nothing short of a miracle even the maid was shocked she was still staring in the direction in which Grey was going.
Meanwhile the perpetrator of the commotion Grey who was far enough from other
'I can hear you bastards.' grey complained while walking towards dining hall.
"Robert." said Grey, looking back at him.
"Yes, young master?"
"Ask someone to take the maid to the infirmary."
"pardon? ah, yes understood young master." after saying that Robert left with a look that say he saw something odd.
Grey who saw that just shook his head and resumed walking toward dining hall.
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Greys pov-
As I walked towards the entrance of dining hall I could see more and more servants going in an out and anyone who saw me turned stiff before giving a short bow then leaving quickly.
Grey doesn't have a great reputation to say the least. But now that I am Grey, it is now my reputation.
Well, it is still better than the maid's reaction. She looked as if she was going to die.
'I can't blame her though'
Grey Skyfall who was the infamous drunkard of Skyfall who gets into fights on a regular basis. I would be the same if I were her.
Although I get where these people are coming from, it's really getting on my nerves.
'huuu poor me.'
As I was pitying myself I entered the dining hall.
The smell of food which was faint before become more apparent now.
I don't know what it is but it smells delicious.
'huhu I am starting to feel hungry now.'
As I walked in, I noticed a large dining table being set by servants.
The dining hall was quite spacious, it was bigger than place I used to live in.
And I could see two kids standing near a chair, looking at each other. One was a boy who looks to be 14 year old and other was little girl probably 8 year old.
They were talking to each other in hushed voice. I don't know what they are talking about but looks like they are arguing about something.
As I was wondering what the kids were fighting over the little girl finally noticed me and her face turned stiff.
Noticing the little girl's change in expression the boy looked back at me and had same reaction as the girls.
It was like they turned into a statue.
'Well this is getting awkward'
"uh...Good morning?" I said.