Chapter 5: Chapter 5

(The next day...)

''Ugh... what time is it?'' I asked no one in particular.

I was still in bed, barely awake from my sleep. Opening my eyes, I leaned forward to see out of the big window beside the bed. As I opened the curtains, I was almost blinded by the sunlight. Therefore, I covered my eyes with one hand for a few seconds before I got used to the direct light on my face.

As I looked up, the sun had already risen and it was getting close to lunchtime.

Today, my mom and I are heading out. It's my first time venturing out of the mansion, and I actually overslept! But I'm not to blame! Because I was so excited, I fell asleep after midnight and no one woke me up.

I didn't know what we were going to do because my mother told me it was a surprise. Because I was curious about the world and where I live, I quickly rang the bell on the drawer next to my bed. After that, three maids entered my room.

Among the maids was the one whose twin peaks welcomed me on my first day in this world. She was named Ada, apparently. Looking up at her, her eyes were shining as if I were some kind of statue for her to admire. I'm not sure how the other two maids are named. They usually follow my instructions when I tell them what to do and they don't talk much nor show much emotion. I believe they are siblings due to their almost identical appearance. It's because they're both relatively the same height and have brown hair down to their shoulders that covers their ears. In addition, they have darker brown eyes. So because I don't know their names, I call them stonefaced number one and stonefaced number two.

'Now that I think about it, I've never seen their ears. Hmm... strange' I thought. In the midst of my excitement to go out with my mother, I quickly threw that thought to the side.

''Prepare the bath'' I said. 

My ''breakfast'' was given to me by Ada as the two stone-faced siblings rushed to prepare the bath. I don't pay too much attention to when I eat because most of the time I feel hungry and need to ask for more. Furthermore, I don't know if it's because there aren't many spices in this world or because the cooks in my house are terrible, but whenever they cook meat, it tastes awful.

After having my breakfast, my two stone-faced maids were already at my side to begin my bath. I was greeted with the smell of roses as soon as I entered the bathroom. While walking toward my big bathtub, I couldn't help but sniffle a few more times.

After helping me with my clothes, the maids led me to the bathtub, where they began bathing me. At first, I didn't like other people touching me or even watching me, but I couldn't shower myself on my own due to my small frame.

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When we were done bathing, they helped me pick out a simple dress that didn't draw attention because I didn't want to be kidnapped. Maybe I was being fussy, but ever since I was stabbed in my previous life, I have some kind of fear of strangers and rarely talk to others.

As I was getting ready, another maid entered my room and told me that my mother was waiting for me downstairs. So I urged my maids to hurry. Once I was ready, I walked to the mirror in the corner of the room. And boy did I look amazing. Even that would be an understatement. However, I did not have time for such thoughts, as I quickly left the room. And hurried downstairs to find my mother, who was more beautiful than ever. I am weighing whether it is even worth heading out since my mother's beauty shouldn't be shared with anyone except me and my father.

As I was lost in my selfish thoughts, she had already picked me up and was walking toward a luxurious carriage. As we entered, she put me down on the seat next to her.

"What are you thinking, darling? Are you not excited about going out?" she asked with a teasing voice.

''What are you talking about, mother? I'm more excited than ever! What could I be thinking about? Humph!'' I said and turned my face away from her. I was scared she might read my mind.

Outside, I saw a large number of guards surrounding the carriage. They had swords attached to their waists and were dressed in heavy armor. With the family crest adorning each armor.

"Who are these guards?" I asked as I turned my head towards her. And a bright smile greeted me.

''The young men are our family's guards. When they reach 16 years of age, we hire them and train them to protect us.'' She said in an amused tone.

"Mom, can I train with them so I can become stronger?" I asked excitedly.

"In the future, you will be able to, but now you are too young and you will hurt yourself." she explained.

I looked down in disappointment when I heard that. But then I heard the screeching sounds of iron gates. As I glanced out of the window, we were already leaving our estate. 

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