Chapter 4 Orphanage 2

The next morning Edwin wakes up. 'Huh I guess wake up at the same time as I did back on earth, speaking of earth I need to gather information to where I am' Edwin looks around.

He is now in a room and around him are 4 more cribs housing 4 more babies. The room is small but from Edwins point of view it was big.

'Hmmm this must be the orphanage, What did lidia say again? The Bright Star orphanage, I wonder why it's called that' Edwin tried to get up but can't due to him being wrapped in a blanket.

'Dammit grow faster' Edwin cursed to himself. Suddenly he felt something wrong with his stomach. Realising that he just excreted Edwin became disappointed in himself.

'Aww man this is embarrassing' he then felt like crying.

'Wait, why do I feel like crying?, Oh no stop no don-'

"Whaaaaaaaa" Baby Edwin cried which in turn woke up all the other babies and they too cried. Until someone came into the room and started picking up the babies, changing them right away.

'Well I'm not gonna say no to that I need to clean myself up'. Thus began his daily routine of being spoon fed and having his diaper changed. This continued on for five years and in that time Edwin had been Given the name Julius he was also given an education if could call it that. He learned the basic language of the country even though he could understand the language of this world he couldn't speak it which was just odd to Edwin.

With time in his hands he was able to figure out where he was. The Kingdom he was reincarnated to which to no surprise what with the similarity to Earth's most famous civilization Rome which was located in the west have all of the climates with winter, spring summer and fall. Which became a popular Tourist spot filled with many lakes and mountains. Edwin had to praise the person who monopolized Rome's sights. Surrounded by mountains at its north and south. A sea to the west and a mountain pass that can be easily defended, Rome lived care free. Which attracted more people who wanted to escape this world's war as would most sane people.

This went on for five years and Edwin had begun to grow but like his previous world. His growth was slowed so he was the smallest of his age group. That did invite some bullying from the other kids in the orphanage but with a couple of pulled strings with a bribe here and a bribe there he was able to get the even bigger kids to pick on the little ones.

By the end of his fifth year at the orphanage he had the respect of most of the staff with his friendly smile and manipulative personality as well as fear from the other kids. He was untouchable. 'Easy going now, I'll just ride this train of no responsibilities for as long as I can.

But the ride was cut short. In the calendar year of Rome 13th Spring of 117 A.E he was visited by a potential new family.

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AT THE ROYAL PALACE

In the royal terrarium filled with exotic plants and surrounded by pane glass windows.

The Royal family is enjoying their lunch together with their daughter.

"Darling we really should try to get a butler for Maria It's been a while and she should have a servant that could attend to her needs." Victoria said.

The two Royals have watched and observed their child's growth with care and love is now watching Maria playfully play with her dolls. Maria too had grown taller than Edwin of course with blonde hair and blues eyes. A hint of freckles as well as a cute button nose. She was indeed pretty foreshadowing her future beauty. 'She will indeed have many courtiers when she gets older' Victor thought to himself admiring his daughter.

"But she already has Sebastian," Victor finally answered.

"But Sebastian is not a child, she should play with kids her age" Victoria said looking at Victor.

"Well I did try to Organize a tea party for her, But you objected saying and i quote "Those blood sucking nobles will try to use our daughter for leverage" end quote" Victor said returning Victoria's gaze.

"Well it's true Unless we have another child which is a boy then i would feel even more safe" Victoria said leaning into Victor.

"Fine well look for one Tommorow, Should we bring Maria?" Victor asked.

"Oh that would be a good idea" Victoria beamed.

"So do you want an orphan boy or girl or just a normal commoner?"

"Hmmm… An orphan would be nice, but he has to be able to take care of himself and would need my approval" Victoria said getting up joining Maria in her game of dolls.

"Alrighty then," Victor said Joining them.