Chapter 7

As Kayo was being brought to the dining room, he passed through many spacious halls that had exquisite pieces of arts. There were sculptures, vases, and paintings.

' I didn't think that the old man has this kind of taste or maybe he doesn't, rather this were all bought by someone else. His wife perhaps? '

Along the way, they encountered several butlers and maids which immediately respectfully bowed to him. By now, the news has already been heard of by the entire manor and there isn't a single person who isn't aware of the new adopted child of Gerfast.

" We have arrived, young master. "

The elderly maid stopped and stood aside the entrance then she bowed to him as she opened the door for him. She was the one who accompanied the young master to the dining room, as per orders by their master. While the other two maids earlier returned to their duties.

Without hesitation, Kayo entered the room with an indifferent look. The long rectangular table was covered with a smooth cloth and the silver wares were shining.

Maids and Butlers were lined up on both side of the walls, prepared to move at their master's requests.

The porcelain plates were exquisite the same went for the wine cups. There were several golden candle holders in the middle of the table which were all filled with with a candle that released a pleasant scent.

Above them was a chandalier that was made with crystals that reflected lights all across the room. Kayo sat on the seat nearest to him which made him sit directly in front of Gerfast who was sitting in the middle, opposite to him.

Gerfast wasn't the only person there. Eustice, his wife and his son were sitting to the left while two young girls sat to the right.

Eustice's wife had an hour glass body that was tightly fit with a corset. Topped with a fancy dress, she was a considerably beautiful woman. Although her face seemed to be thickly covered with make up.

Their son inherited more traits of his father rather than her mother. He bore a starking resemblence to a child version of Eustice.

The two girls to the right were similarly if not- more beautiful than Kayo's current appearance. If Kayo's face was similar to a doll, then the two little girls were like sculptures made by the finest artisans.

The older one, seemingly a year or two older than Kayo, had sharp and cold eyes. Her gaze was unfeeling as she always kept an emotionless face. She had a long silver hair accompanied by cool sapphire eyes.

She had a snow white skin and the title, " Ice princess " seemed to extremely fit her appearance.

The younger one seemed to be as old as Kayo. She had a gentle and kind gaze and her face was refreshing to look at. Full of innocence. She had a similar appearance as her sister's except her hair only reached her shoulders.

Her eyes was different too, instead of sapphire she had a calming green coloured iris which highly enchanced her adorable face. The sisters were both equally attractive and would no doubt posses beauty that rivalled the goddesses.

Everyone in the room stared at Kayo. Gerfast had a shocked expression while Eustice and his family had a hostile gaze. The older sister looked at him with little interest before returning her attention to the plate in front of her while the younger one looked at him in wonder.

Kayo on the other hand, had a bored and aloof expression. After some time, Gerfast still remained in shock and Kayo had to cough out loud in order for him to snap out of it.

" Y- no way... are you sure you're a boy? "

Were the first words that came out of Gerfast's mouth after hearing Kayo's dry cough. Everyone around the table including some of the servants nearby, immediately looked at Gerfast in bewilderment.

They had never expected such a tone and informal words from Gerfast. In fact, at the moment, it didn't even seem like Gerfast was " The Ruthless General ." In front of them.

He was more unrestrainted with his expression as well as with his words. Kayo on the other hand looked insulted as he sneered at the old man seated across the table.

" You sick old man, I knew you had other intentions when you adopted me. You think I don't understand that you just want to check me under my clothes?

Tough luck for you, I really am a man. So stop gawking at me already. "

Everyone was even more appalled by Kayo's reply. His inappropriate and brazen words were like thunder resounding inside the room. Gerfast however, just snickered as he answered back.

" You little brat, just because you're my adopted son now you think you're hot stuff huh? "

Kayo scoffed as he spat back, " Ha? who'd want to be your son? If I grew up to become anything like him then I should just get it over with and kill myself. "

While saying this, he looked at Eustice with disdain.

" Why you little- how dare you speak to my father that way?! Have you got no respect for your elders?! you should be punished! You shoul- "

Eustice couldn't take it anymore and Kayo directly insulting him was the last draw. He had an outburst as he angrily pointed at Kayo while announcing the punishments he would give to Kayo.

Kayo picked his ear with his pinky finger while acting as if he couldn't hear the loudly screaming Eustice. His wife tried to calm him down but her attempts failed while his son seemed to be terrified at the sight of his father shouting in anger.

The older sister on the right looked at Kayo in curiosity while the younger was similarly terrified at the sight of Eustice's screaming. Gerfast on the other hand, had an entertained expression.

" Father! please exact those punishment to this child! I'm afraid he would grow up with no fear and respect for the elders, especially towards you, father! "

Eustice said this to his father as if he was doing him a favour. However, before Gerfast could give his reply, The servants came in and served them luxurious food.

The main course of the night was a lamb steak sautè with an amazing sauce that Kayo did not recognize. It had a prefect blend of sweet and sour, a single bite of the lamb was enough for Kayo's mouth to water.

Without missing a beat, Kayo visciously devoured the food served to him. Without class or etiquitte, Kayo bit into the lamb steak as if there was no tomorrow.

Kayo did not care for anything else since not only was he starving, but he also needs the nutrients from the meat to begin his recovery from his malnutrition.

It did not take a minute before Kayo immediately asked for a second serving. Gerfast only smiled as he too began to eat.

" What a savage. "

Eustice commented as he took minimal bites out of the lamb steak he was eating. His wife looked at Kayo in disgust which was similarly imitated by their son.

The sisters only had a surprised look before turning their attention towards their own food and began to eat too. The whole atmosphere was relaxed and calm, all of them had graceful manners except for Kayo who directly ate the whole lamb steak out of his fork.

Minutes later, his lips were stained with sauce as he drank from the wine cup which contained fruit juice. As he was doing so, a butler walked beside him and handed him a piece of cloth. Kayo gave the butler a questioning look before taking the cloth and wiped his mouth with it.

" Ehem. Now that you have eaten, I suppose it's fine to discuss some matters now? " Gerfast said as he put down his fork and knife.

Others also did the same as to show respect to what he was going to say. Others except Kayo.

" You may continue your meal. I merely want to you to introduce yourselves to your new family member. "

As Gerfast said this, his eyes swept pass his whole family members. Then he scowled at Kayo .

" That means you too brat. "

Kayo merely rolled his eyes and continue dining. Gerfast's eyes landed on Eustice, as if telling him to introduce himself first. Eustice gripped on the fork tightly as he became more and more infuriated by Kayo's impudence.

' This brat... no, this animal! I can't take it anymore!

Why do I have to introduce myself to such an insolent brat with unknown origins?! '

Though Eustice was irritated to the max, he was still afraid of his father and so he abruptly introduced himself.

" Eustice Jermain Wynett, Second son of " The Ruthless General " Gerfast Wynett. Current acting head of the Marquis Wynett House. "

He then raised his hand beside him, introducing his wife and son.

" This is my wife, daughter of a Baron, Rohesia Wynett and my son, ne- Isaac Wynett. currently 7 years old. He is also known as the young prodigy of the Wynett family. "

Eustice almost failed to stop himself from saying ' Next head of the Wynett House ' which is what he usually say when he introduces his son.

Eustice knows that in the eyes of his father, he was nothing but an incompetent failure. That's why he introduced himself as the " Acting Head " not the " Current Head " of the Wynett house.

Though he was incompetent, he still yearned the honor of the Wynett Family. He wanted the status, the reverence, of the Legendary Ruthless General. However, he knew it was out of his capabilities no matter what despicable methods he use.

He will never be able to beat his father and so, he pinned his hopes on his only child. Isaac whom seemed to show immense intelligence at a very young age.

He was brilliant. Able to walk at a mere age of 2 and was already able to speak their language not longer after that. He also showed immense talent in not only literature, but also swordplay.

It was as if another Leon was born and an even better one at that. One could only imagine what the future of this talented child would be.

It was as if another Leo was born but this time, even more brilliant and talented. The only negative issue about the young prodigy is that he bears a very arrogant attitude and the only person he seem to respect and worship is his grandfather which is Gerfast.

Not only was he arrogant, he was also spoilt rotten by his parents and was known for having tyranny over his servants.

Isaac immediately stood up from his seat as soon as his father introduced him. He then reintroduced himself with a louder voice whilst also enlisting his achievements.

" I am Isaac Wynett, Grandson of the Ruthless General, Gerfast Wynett. I am also known as the young prodigy of the Wynett house! "

He then arched his chest out as he began to boast more about his acknowledgement and achievements. Kayo on the other hand, only glanced at him before sighing deeply.

Isaac noticed this and immediately felt insulted.

" I am also- did you just sigh? How dare you?! It was already your fortune to meet me! the next head of the Wynett house as well as the prodi- "

As Isaac spoke, he noticed that Kayo's eyes wasn't even looking at him. As if he wasn't worth the attention. Instead, Kayo was looking at Gerfast who seemed to be entertained by Isaac's boastful attitude.

Having realize this, Isaac's pride suddenly shrunk and he began to feel embarrassed.

' Why is grandpa looking at me like that... '

Isaac, under Gerfast's entertained gaze, felt shame and soon returned to be seated. Though Kayo seemed to be uninterested in Isaac, inside his mind he was shaking.

Not because of Isaac's achievements, rather it was because of the notification screen that appeared in front of him.

[ System detected a soul anomaly nearby! Host is tasked with eliminating the anomaly as soon as possible!

Take note: Failure to eliminate the anomaly will lead to Host's death. ]

' What? Soul anomaly? '

[ Soul Anomaly is an instance where a foreign soul managed to breach the boundaries between worlds and live in another world through another body. ]

' So... what? is that like a reincarnator or something? '

[ Precisely, a soul had managed to pass through the world boundaries and reincarnate in this world while retaining it's previous life's memories. ]

' Is that so.... and why am I tasked with killing him? '

Kayo already knew who it was. To him, one look to everyone in the room was enough for him to tell who it was. Plus, the person said it himself.

' Able to walk at the age of 2? speaking normally not soon after? '

Kayo rolled his eyes as he smirked at the fool for revealing himself. However, he was still contemplating om whether killing him or not.

' What do I get for killing him? '

[ ...None. ]

Kayo scoffed, ' You expect me to work for free? '.

[ Host will be able to keep his life so... ]

' Yeah right, either you reward me or you and I both die. '

Kayo was strict about this. Never in his life had he ever worked for free. It was his principle. A principle he followed his entire life. No matter which lives or which worlds, Kayo always remained true to himself.

[ .... ]

' Well? '

During Kayo's interaction with the System, the two sisters had already introduced themselves. However, not only did they get a response, but they wefe throughoutly ignored by him.

Both of them felt irritated, especially the older one. Despite the fact that she was older and was more mature, she still felt insulted by the fact that she was disregarded and ignored.

Isaac smiled as he saw the sisters having a bad impression of Kayo.

' Let's see how you'll keep up that act, you brat! You don't even have anything and was probably picked up somewhere on the streets.

I don't know what grandpa saw in you but that arrogance of yours will bite you in the ass! Don't worry my lovely wives, this husband of yours will put this brat in his place sooner or later. '

Isaac smiled even more at the thought that he will have no rivals in claiming the two sisters as his wives. In his mind, the two were already his wives and Kayo was an intruder who seemed that could have an affair with his wives just because of his looks.

To be honest, Isaac felt inferior towards Kayo's beautiful appearance but then he immediately recovered as he though of his own achievements.

' Hah! I'm a legendary prodigy that's only to be seen once in the entire history of this world. Plus, Im a reincarnator who remembers my previous life on Earth!

What are you, a mere peasant child, standing in front of me? '

Isaac's eyes sharpened as he ridiculed and insulted Kayo in his mind.