Arrival

"We must sit within the main area of the hover vehicle, but you will stay below, take a nap during that time. "

From my seat I watched the old madam stand before taking a step from the innermost spacial area, to the upper area of the hover vehicle.

The power of the old madam is able to create an extended space, to me, it is quite handy making travel in the otherwise spacious but slightly cramped hover vehicle bearable.

The room at present was even cool enough that my body did not dry out as much.

looking at the old madam exit I felt once again that she must grow stronger, then and only then, can my life can become much more comfortable during the absence of my thigh.

"Little miss, would you like something to eat?"

My gaze landed on the young air breather, she wore a simple puffy skirt to her ankles, long sleeve high collared shirt, square-tipped shoes with a medium height and a slim built.

Her face was round, eyes wide, small nose and pink small lips. Overall she was not too ugly for an air breather.

"Yes," I said watching her set up the low table with cold tea, several dishes of warm slightly bloody meat, a bowl of rice and vegetables along with the chopsticks and spoon.

Picking them up, I ate slowly and contentedly.

Finished the servant helped me clean my hands and mouth before stepping aside.

I decided I should nap, I am tired anyway, slowly walking towards the cold furs I laid among them closing my eyes.

A few hours later~

When next I opened my eyes I was being carried by one of the older servants next to my grandmother.

From the scent, this seems to be the younger one, rubbing my eyes I yawned looking at my surroundings.

This home seems to be as what grandmother described, an older home with high walls and massive gates.

From the image provided this home has several walls and had been remodelled a hundred and fifty years ago on the inside with my courtyard recently built.

Already I felt excited wishing to jump from the arms of the servant holding me to explore but I remembered that I must have patience.

"You are up, good." I lifted my head higher and turned it until I saw the old--grandma.

Sigh, I really have to keep at it before I spew the wrong words and mess up myself.

"Bring a low chair for the young miss to sit. Inform the servants of my arrival once more and have them gathered, bring over the snacks and have them laid out for the young miss..."

I watched the servants place the chair, a long low table, then began to carefully set it up.

The area where we sat became busy but the servants were efficient in their movements.

" Come here little Ra."

The servant placed me down, I slowly approached the old madam before taking the required seat.

"Little Ra hopes the journey was well for grandma,"

"En, I hope you have rested well, come, it has been a few hours; eat."

Looking at the well-laid dishes I smiled and ate once more.

Beside me, the old madam then slowly spoke, her voice pleasant to the airs.

"When the master returns, after a long absents, it is only right that servants gather--old and young to greet the masters so as to become familiar with who they serve." I stuffed a well seasoned heated meat in my mouth enjoying the flavour, texture and taste.

"The wristband on your hand has the list of servants--new and old--listed along with their job titles, birthplace, family and amount paid. This is to make sure that all servants become aware of their duties and us as their master monitor and make sure they continue to adhere to that. Of course, we do not have to manage every servant-"

"Announcing the Butler and Housekeeper,"

The old madam cut herself off halfway, upon hearing a servant announce the arrival of the requested servants.

I blinked up at her before turning my head slowly to watch the two who entered.

One was a male and the other female; the male was tall and slightly overweight, his features are normal I suppose. Small eyes, slightly round face, normal nose, slightly thin lips. His slightly chubby form was garbled in a silver and black suit with his entire form carrying that of authority though upon entry it rapidly decreased, to show his servitude.

"This servant greets the old madam. This servant hopes that the old madam's journey was well."

"You have been neglecting your duty, Pan Lu."

The old madam announced, face cold, turning my head to look at the old madam I felt extremely startled to the point my eyes widened.

Who would have thought that the smiling grandma had such a cold side?

"Young miss here, have some cold tea," the older servant offered softly distracting me, I looked at the smiling servant who was always close to my grandmother and paid close attention to me.

I accepted the tea taking a sip before returning my gaze to the air breather male who now answered with a straight face.

"Old madam, this servant-"

No matter the species, a servant is either loyal to death or thinking of taking the seat of master for his or her own benefits.

The old madam was truly a competent master, her words were concise and directly to the main point, leaving no room for the male to refute.

"No need, you are a competent male, but you are getting old, you have not ranked up in a long time. At most, you have five more years to live. That is fine, I should help you retire with ease. You and your wife served well, it is just, the younger servants seem to have done things you could not fight against. Now that I am here I will settle this and begin to select both of your replacements."

I watched the trembling couple, inhaling subtly I smelled the traces of death upon them, I could save them but I won't, at least not unless the old madam asks me to.

These are mere mortal air breathers, they can not assist me in living well so why should I care?

The only lives I will ever care for, are those who can serve me in surviving and not having such a tragic end in this life.

Pursing my lips at the two who did not plead but accepted their fate.

"You are dismissed, think about the candidates and send me your list, later we can go over it together until a suitable one is selected."

"Yes, servant understands and will adhere to the word of old madam."

"Dismissed,"

The old madam said taking the cup of warm tea, she lifted the lid halfway and took a sip, before placing it back down gently.

The other servants entered one after the other, some were demoted while others were dismissed. A selected few were then promoted as well, within this secondary home, the servants totalled to; around five hundred and most were introduced soon after in groups of tens, until a few hours later the last batch entered.