Chapter 14 : On his Island (4)

Keinnayi P.O.V

A crowd in front of the stall is silent for a moment before they resume their eating and drinking with smiles plastered on their faces. I and Sethar are the only ones who are confused with these events. A woman wearing a butler uniform come forward from the crowd after she put her phone in the pocket. She coughs to get the attention of all the people here who looks like they are eagerly waiting for her.

"Everyone. May please have your attention. I would like to apologize to everyone here for disturbing your pleasant evening. We will make sure that the guests earlier hold responsible for their actions. As an apology, every meal in this stall will be free. I hope you be understanding and forgive the two guests. Please enjoy your evening." (The butler)

*Cheeerrrrsss*

Of course, the guests and everyone here raise their fists and are happy with the announcement of the female butler. The female butler approaches us after she bows to everyone here. She bows to us again and says calmly while smiling softly,

"Again, I apologize for the earlier event. I will make sure that the servants responsible for guiding the two gentlemen earlier get their own punishment for their incompetence." (The butler)

"Wait, punishments? Why?" (Keinnayi)

"By the rules Lord Embra set, at least two servants must guide the guests who come here to Island, Rain. And, it is their responsibility to explain the rules here to the guest. But, clearly, they are not competent yet. For that, I will make sure they are disciplined strictly." (The female Butler)

So, that is why. Well, it is not my place to say anything in the management of the servants but, there is still something I want to know.

"What happened to them? They are shot, right? Are they.." (Keinnayi)

"I would like to stop you right there because the two gentlemen earlier are perfectly fine. They were just put to sleep for a few hours because they were disturbing everyone's evening." (The female Butler)

"Oh, I see." (Keinnayi)

"Then, I won't disturb you anymore. Please enjoy your evening." (The female butler)

The female butler bows to us again and walks away while I breathe out a sigh of relief. I thought they were killed and was almost misunderstand Embra. But, well, I was rushed. I should have known that by looking at the reaction of the people who are enjoying the meal. We continue our walk as we are not hungry yet and soon we reach the stall where deserts are displayed fully.

I was about to go past but, I see a chocolate ice cream and can't help but, get one. Sethar also get the strawberry one but, the three maids decline our offer to buy them ice cream. Oh well, they are on their duties right now, so it is understandable. But, I was surprised again when I give my black card, that Embra gave me, to the stall owner.

Sachiko stops and says that we do not have to pay any money and everything on this island is free for us. Well now, why am I not unhappy? Hehe.

While I was a little distracted with my own thoughts, I heard Sethar and Chie talking about units used on this island. It seems every currency is converted to the unit called 'Credit' when they reach this island and the rate changes every two hours. Setting aside things I do not understand, there seems to be music coming over at the backside of the palace where the pool area is. With me in the lead, I drags Sethar, followed by the three maids.

Two hours later,

I am exhausted. The mortal body is so much inconvenient; getting tired easily and getting dizzy easily. It is nearly eight o'clock in the evening and now, me and Sethar are resting on the second floor of the palace. I thought back to a moment ago where I try some of the weak cocktail at the bar near the wide pool. It was fun trying different cocktails that have low alcohol percentage while talking with the female bartender and some of the women who come talk to me.

So, I get a little dare and try challenging cocktails that have 10% alcohol and my head started to ache. It was a little strong for me and I get a little dizzy too. So, Sethar get me here, on the second floor where I am resting now. And, before I realize it, the three maids behind me have already change themselves to black clothing with guns boldly strapped at their tights. Maybe that's why the guys are avoiding me.

Well, I am not interested in talking with them anyway except with Embra... Wait... Why am I thinking about that guy? Ugh. Maybe I am a little drunk. I have to refresh myself because Embra prepares dinner for me. It is a good time anyway as I have just emptied my stomach after drinking too much liquor.

"Are you sure you are alright, Lady Keinnayi?" (Sethar)

"Yes. I am fine. I have just emptied it now. So, it is fine now." (Keinnayi)

"Please tell me immediately if you are not unwell in any way even if it is small." (Sethar)

Sethar's care is as excessive as usual but, I do not mind because I myself do not know my mortal body's limit. Earlier puke of alcohol is the fine example of that but, I am sure I can handle a dinner. Sethar is still worrying about me but, soon, a knock sounded on the door of our little resting room and Sethar get up to answer it. Hanako is seen standing outside the room with the same black uniform with a gun strapped at her tight. She bows to us with her hand over her heart and says softly,

"Lord Embra is waiting for you, Miss Keinnayi, Miss Sethar." (Hanako)

Lead by Hanako, we go up the elevator to the highest floor of the palace where Embra has prepared dinner for us. Hanako leads us along a hallway where there are interesting and colorful flowers and soon, we reach the terrace of the palace where Embra is waiting for us. He stands out under the warm and cozy lighting because he is wearing a complete black fur coat and his inner clothing is also black. Gold chains can be seen on his neck which falls till his chest and there are rings on all of his fingers.

I feel poor when I compared myself to him but, I am not disheartened. Yep. I am not disheartened.

"Welcome, you two. Did you have fun?" (Embra)

While greeting him and talking with him casually, the maids standing behind Embra come and help us takes off our coat. They also off the seats for us to sit and prepare some napkin on our neck and lap. Embra ask us about our time in this palace, which I happily recounted to him. Sethar also participate in the talk from time to time and Embra listens to us while paying his attentions to us. It may be because he is a great listener because we become more open to him while talking about our short time in his palace.

"I was really about to misunderstand you, you know, seeing those two suddenly fall down." (Keinnayi)

"Hahhaa. Is that so. It is the rule I set for every guest though. To every guest who makes a ruckus and disturb the public fun time, I have the right to shoot him with anesthetic. And, the party responsible will have to pay for the follow-up actions taken by us. Like this time how the whole meat stall is free for all." (Embra)

"I see. How are they now?" (Sethar)

"They are still unconscious in the infirmary. Don't worry. My subordinate will teach them their place soon. Those boys will learn their place in a hard way. *smile*" (Embra)

"I really don't like that smile of yours.." (Keinnayi)

"Bhahaha. I get that a lot. It seems before I realize it, my subordinate name it 'The Joker smile'. " (Embra)

"The Joker smile? Well, I don't know what it means but, there is something I am curious." (Sethar)

"OH? Do tell." (Embra)

"When the first young man, the one with the Blondie hair, accuse the chef of the uncooked meat, his face was pale like he was about to be executed or something like that." (Sethar)

"You have keen eyes. Hanako told me that it is also you who saw the sniper among the trees. *smile* Well, for your question, why not let her answer it?" (Embra)

Embra looks behind and a woman wearing a chef cloth comes forwards while smiling brightly. She has black hair like most of the Asian people in this world have and her face is cute, like a doll. When she talks, her small voice pierce our ears which makes us a little taken back but, we get used to it in just seconds.

"Good evening, Madam and Miss. I am called Hinata and I am working as a chef for Lor- Boss Embra for almost three years now. Tonight dinner is also prepared by me. Please enjoy it" (Hinata)

"Oh, Hello." (Keinnayi)

"..." (Hinata)

Ah.. This is awkward. She is not saying anything and just smiling. Is she too nervous to talk? Adorable. Embra sighed softly while turning aside and at the same time the maids hurriedly come closer to Hinata and whisper behind her ears to calm down and talk as usual. They also tell her just to speak normally like she used to.

*chuckle*

I turn aside to looks at Sethar, who is chuckling with her mouth closed behind her hand. I guessed she is reminded of her younger days. My dear, Sethar, is used to shy whenever she met with a stranger too. She was adorable back then. Hehe. Oh right. We must not leave the poor girl like that. I smiles softly towards Hinata and speak to her as soft as I can like the first time I met with Sethar.

"It is alright. Calm down, girl. Takes some deep breath. Take your time and relax." (Keinnayi)

The girl's hands that are tightly gripping each other, become to relax a little and she takes deep breaths like I tell her to. She visibly becomes a little relax and answer us slowly.

"Uhm. Uno. Th-The punishment for chefs of Rain Is-Island who serves uncooked meat to someone last for tw-twenty days and he will not be allowed to go outside the palace, desu. Du-During the twenty days, he is only allowed to eat a limited amount of uncooked or raw meat with lettuce, salt, and water, desu. Any kind of fo-food or ve-vegetable is forbidden for him to eat and h-he does not get salary and health care during his twenty-day punishment, desu. " (Hinata)