Chapter 3: Chapter 2: One of us and I’m broke.

Kein's POV

 

After a few weeks of living here.

I got accustomed to the name Kein and I'm pretty much getting used to it.

I also tested for my other muscle memory's to just see how I react.

The other servants usually ignore me, avoid me, and talk behind my back but I guess I'm even lucky enough I've been given a closet to sleep in.

Though I both feel like Cinderella and Harry Potter combined. Just no pumpkin and no Voldemort coming for me here. I don't think I'll have a fairy godmother to help me either.

I tried asking Lenard for a book that could help me know more about this world. I know I've read my diary and the words there are definitely different from English or any kind of earth language.

Then again this is another world it's to be expected.

Magic does exist here. Well, it would've been boring if magic didn't exist here.

Lenard told me he can't be seen much with me but he'll try. Which I'm honestly pretty much fucking grateful he's trying. Lucas has been and is still being an asshole whenever I do my chores. Today is not any different.

I sighed at the scene where there were mud prints over the floor. I was don't mopping this a few hours ago but now he gave me so much more work to do.

That fucking asshole.

I went ahead and refilled my bucket of water before coming back and cleaning this mess. The other maids and servants looked at me pitifully as they stared. I'm pretty sure they're also talking shit behind my back but this is fine.

I frowned at the sight of the prints never-ending. While I was mopping looking at the ground, I found a pair of boots blocking my way.

I looked up to see a charming young boy who was staring at me, but he's probably a guest or some shit. I Gotta be careful about what I say.

"Sup. You're blocking the way." I told him. He moves away as the others were shocked, but I just shrugged and continued to mop. "Thanks."

The guards with him glared at me but eh... oh I hope I didn't insult someone important. It's not my fault I have a cussing problem. Actually, it is but fuck that.

They went away and I sigh a breath of relief. "Man, that was too close."

I continued moping some more.

I wiped the sweat off my forehead until I saw Lenard not too far away as we both head into our secret meeting spot in the garden.

There were a lot of different kinds of beautiful flowers, it was really peaceful and quiet and quite well taken care of. Heck, there was even a fountain in the middle of it.

"Oh yo, Lenard." I waved at him and he smiles.

"Kein!" He runs towards me carrying something behind his back.

"How have you been Lenard?" I ask em while I put the mop away.

We sat down on a nearby bench as he gives me an excited smile as she takes out the thing on his back and shoves it in front of me. "I have a book!"

"Yep. That is indeed a book." I looked at the book lazily and took it. 

Immediately, I started flipping the pages and reading everything at fast speed.

Hmm... it's actually a pretty good book. Good plot, good story, good character setting, and hey it might as well be a best seller back on earth.

We sat there for a few minutes before I finally finished the thin book.

"Thanks, here you go. I finished it." I told him as I gave it back into his arms.

"Eh?" (Lenard) looks at the book. "Really? It took me two days to finish reading the whole thing!" He looks at me not believing me.

"Okay what's the main character's name?" (Lenard)

"Ophelia."

"Okay, who's Ophelia?"

"The main character of the book who thought it was this prince who was protecting her but it was actually her enemy. Then they get married yada yada. Honestly, the real enemy is actually her own family but this book is quite dark with all the torture and stuff." I told him.

"Okay but what about—"

He continued to quiz me about the book while I mopped around the mansion. At least I had someone to talk to while I was working, Lenard's company was nice anyways. After I got all of his dozen questions right and in perfect detail.

He looked at the book and then at me and then at the book and then at me. Completely wide-eyed.

It was like that for a few seconds. "T-That is so cool!"

It's good to know that this body can read and knows complex words while some I still need to research. I still kept my perfect memory from my past life which I was grateful for.

Well, the name is the same as William Shakespeare's works in Hamlet but I guess there another version here with another version.

"It's nothing really," I replied shrugging. As a professor back on earth I've had way more research papers with messy methodologies to read.

"What do you mean nothing?! You can read and memorize its contents like a sponge!" (Lenard) enthusiastically nudged my side as I laughed.

This guy is fun and he gets out of his shell once in a while. He raises his glasses and looks at me suddenly expression changing from happy to sad, "I-I wish I had that talent. My mother favors Lucas in everything I don't know if I'm even needed in the picture. Father was always busy with his work so he doesn't really pay attention to me either."

His shoulders slump as he clenches the book tightly. "I-I wish... never mind. Do you want another book? I can get it for you!"

"Listen here, amigo—"

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"Amehgo?"

"I mean cousin— you don't need their attention to live, okay? To me, a real family is the one that really cares for you. If they don't give a damn then they ain't family." I told him snorting as I remember my shitty family before I was reincarnated. Such horrible people.

He smiles a little after that and relaxes. "A-Are you family?" (Lenard) asks me somehow the tone desperate. I sigh inside, not wanting to hurt this sweet boy.

I nod. "Family sticks together and I'm stuck with you man. I'm not going to leave your ass ever."

He laughs a little as our conversation becomes light after that.

"Oh yeah, I saw some important kid who's a little older than us around here. What's that about, he has guards and everything." I was curious at one point because if he's important then I ought to know.

"Oh, him? He's the son of the Duke of Wolford house and the future fiancé of the princess..." (Lenard) blushes while he said these words.

"Oh? A princess huh? You like her?" I gave him a grin as he shook his head fast I can see four heads in a blur.

"N-No! It's not her."

My grin became even wider this time. Oh my? This little bean is crushing on whoever fancy-ass shoes I saw before? Now, this is interesting. "Oh? Then is it the princess' fiancé? Trust me I can keep a secret."

"..." (Lenard) right now. (⁄(⁄ ⁄•⁄-⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄

"Aw, you little rascal! You have a crush on someone already engaged!"

"H-Hey! Don't make fun of me! I-I just think he's cute! It's not like I'm going to make a move or anything!" (Lenard) shoves me right over the shoulder as I laughed hard.

"B-Besides we're both guys! Please keep this a secret! If anyone knows I-I like guys. Mother will kill me!" (Lenard)

I had to hold my stomach down because of how cute he's being right now. "I'm like you don't worry, your secret is safe with me."

Lenard's eyes went wide. "R-Really? Do you like the same gender as well?"

It's really no problem. I already found out I was well lesbian the moment I had a crush on that cute girl back in second grade. Ah, the memories, too bad I became too busy to have any girlfriends and just decided to adopt a kid.

I nod at him smiling, "Yep. If you want to I can help you get his attention and spend some time with him."

"N-No. I-I would just be a bother." (Lenard) looks away face flushed red. Well, if he's not ready then maybe next time I'll play cupid and get these two some feelings for each other.

"I was just kidding with you. Next time definitely! I couldn't get a good look at him why do you even like him by the way? What's his name?" I ask him while I felt my butt getting numb from sitting I decided to stand up and walk.

Lenard stands up and walks by my side. "H-His name is... Vincent von Wolford."

He smiles still red at the thought of thinking what does he like about this Vincent person is, "W-Well... he's kind. Lucas made fun of me and Vincent defended me from him."

Oh? If he defended Lenard then surely he's not a bad kid. I approve. "Hehhh. Did he sweep you off his feet too?"

I teased him. "N-No! S-Shut up!" (Lenard)

"Pfft. I'll stop with the teasing, Lenard. Help me get wood for fire?" I ask him remembering I still have some chores left to do.

If I don't do them I'm really afraid Aunt Haren will not feed me and literally lock me inside the closet for the night. "L-Lead the way!"

I know making him help is a problem but we gotta knuckle some discipline in this kid. I don't want him to not taste hard work and labor. I would be an irresponsible guardian! But really I just need the help for now.

After getting some wood. Apparently, other servants saw us getting them together and were reported, and guess who's being punished?

Yep, me.

"Do you know what you did wrong?" (Head Maid)

"Nope."

"I will ask you again. What did you do wrong?" (Head Maid)

"Depends?"

"I had enough."

*Smack— Smack—*

It was the sound of a thin stick hitting through my skin. I was forced to stand on a chair and pull up my pants showing my legs. I didn't cry or anything, it just stings but this body has a low tolerance for pain.

"I can't believe you made Lord Lenard do something like carrying wood! Its unheard of! A noble is not allowed to do such things!" (Head Maid) yells at me as I grew tired of this farce.

So much for thinking this was a nice isekai to be in. After the punishment, I was forced to go into the closet, aka my room.

I groaned at the sight of my bruises and the marks. I grabbed the last of my ointment on the stash and began applying them.

"Shit, this is a problem."

I should've expected this.

I need money.

I'm not blessed to be fifteen years old here, the adult age in this world. NOR I WAS BLESSED WITH WHOLESOME PARENTS.

They dead.

I could ask Lenard? But no Aunt Haren might find out... "Fuck, I have to think of a way and fast. I can't just live like this!"

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