Showbiz 4-Crisis of Trust

"What do you mean, Young master?" asked Doctor Bone feeling insinuated.

"What do you think?" replied Lux calmly who returned to his seat.

Lux returned to enjoying his dinner. Doctor Bone stared at his young master's figure sharply from a distance. The servants were confused in their behavior due to the drastic change in their master.

"Oh! Young master Lux! You've come to your senses!" squealed a woman with a sparkling face as she entered the dining room carrying a tablet.

Gian turned his head and found a woman with short hair and wearing formal clothes like a young executive.

"Marbella," he muttered as Lux's memory recognized the figure.

"Good. You look fine. Since you're off for three days, our work is piling up. Later at 11am, you will attend an event—"

PRANG!

"Ah!" screeched a maid who immediately covered her mouth in shock.

Marbella and everyone else were made tense as Lux slammed the glass on the floor until the shards scattered. When a maid was about to clean it, Lux forbade her by pointing at that person. The maid stood still, confused in her action.

"You said I was depressed. Is that right, Doctor Bone?" asked Lux with a sharp glance. Bone nodded in confirmation. "The woman next to you is one of the causes of my depression. She should be the one you examine, not me. There's something wrong with the way she's managing my life."

Marbella's eyes bulged. She really did not understand the attitude of her young master who had never complained and did whatever she told him to do on schedule. Now, he even blamed her for being depressed. Marbella was speechless with nerves.

"You two, go. I will call you when the time is ready. Don't make me say it twice, or you guys, will never set foot in this place again," Lux said firmly which made the two people stare at each other than nodded slowly.

Doctor Bone and Marbella stepped away. Gian exhaled a long breath. He then allowed the maid to clean up the broken glass.

"I apologize for troubling you," Lux said to the maid.

Practically, his words again surprised the other waiters. Lux who was quiet and known to be indifferent to the people around him, was apologizing?

[Host, your mission is—]

"Don't call me Host! You're deaf, huh!" shouted Lux angrily. For some reason, his emotions seemed to be exploding out of control.

"So-sorry, Young master. But, no one called you Host," said the servant sitting next to him.

Lux's brow wrinkled. He stared at the faces of the servants who looked at him with astonished gazes.

[Gian. Only you know about me. Only you can listen to me. Remember, you are on a mission from the system. The Showbiz system assigned you to make changes to Lux Osiris' nature and behavior so that he would be loved, respected and recognized. Not make the people around him fear and hate him. Don't forget the consequences if you fail to complete the mission]

Gian swallowed. He closed his eyes for a moment to calm his mind.

"I understand," he said softly then smiled. "Sorry, I'm... just feeling bored and tired at home. Would someone be willing to show me around? I want to go into town."

"I will escort you, Young master," replied a male servant sitting in front of him.

Gian nodded and continued his dinner before leaving. Honestly, the food he ate was delicious. Gian, who loves to chat, made the waiters who were initially awkward, get used to it. Their young master praised the chefs' cooking, which had never come out of his mouth. Gian asked for the names of the servants and their occupations.

The small attention that Lux showed, made several people moved after all this time they only bowed and smiled without being reciprocated. Instantly, the dining room which was usually only filled with Lux and his family members, was now crowded with the waiters who worked that day. They were very interested in Lux's new figure.

"I want a breakfast with great flavor for tomorrow. So, prepare a delicious meal. OK?" pleaded Lux as he winked one eye and shaped his finger like shooting.

"Yes, Young master!" replied the three chefs enthusiastically.

Gian took Lux's body to leave the palace-like mansion that had been confining him. The eyes with blue lenses scanned the surroundings. He was amazed at the luxury of his new home. Gian spread his arms as a sign of freedom. This is the kind of life he has dreamed of all his life. Not just acting as a royal prince like he used to do on the theater stage.

"I'm free!" he shouted out loud which made the two servants who were about to escort him away, turn their heads instantly. However, Lux only smiled which made the two men smile back at him.

In the dining room of Osiris' residence.

"Very handsome. Did you see when the young master blinked one of his eyes earlier? It's like all my burdens were lifted by seeing him so charming this evening," said a maidservant with a red face.

"Right! It's really a miracle! Young master Lux has changed! I like his new attitude. Hopefully, this change will last forever!" said another servant to the delight of everyone.

"Wait! Just now... what did the young master say? O-K? What was it?" asked one of the male servants.

"Yes, that's right. Perhaps, that's the new style of young master Lux! In my opinion, it suits him very well. It can be imitated by everyone easily. It will definitely be popular in the community!" said another waitress as he imitated the 'OK' style like Lux did earlier.

Who would have thought that the commotion would be noticed by Doctor Bone and Marbella, who were watching from behind the wall. They didn't leave completely.

"Let's tell this to the great master," whispered Doctor Bone, to which Marbella nodded.

In Lux Osiris' place.

The two servants who accompanied Lux around the city by driving a luxury sedan car, successfully made their young master happy. The handsome man's beautiful eyes were wide-eyed. Gian could not control Lux's mouth which opened in awe. 

"Wow, the architecture in this place is like 15th century Europe. However, the technology you have is almost like in my world. What a neat combination!" praised Gian whose eyes were not saturated when he saw the beauty of the night in the city.

"Sorry, Young master. We ... didn't understand what you said," said the driver.

Gian was silent. He just remembered that he was no longer on Earth. However, he quickly played his part.

"If I remember correctly, your name is Tedo, isn't it?" asked Lux pointing at the driver.

"You're right, Young master," replied the driver nervously, returning his employer's gaze from the car's center mirror.

"Listen to me carefully, Tedo and Rowi. Maybe from now on, you will often see me talking to myself. That's because, I'm doing research. So, if anyone asks why I'm acting strangely, I hope you can explain it to them," Lux said calmly.

"Excuse me if I may ask. What's the research about, Young master?" asked Rowi who was sitting next to Tedo.

"About that, that's enough for me and God to know. Don't worry, I'm completely healthy and not crazy," he replied reassuringly which made the two men sitting on the front bench nod their heads.

[Hem, good reason, Gian. The system is not wrong in choosing you. Your acting skills can help Lux in this world]

Gian smiled. He felt that Z's compliment was appropriate this time. Gian tried to enjoy his role until he began to realize that there were oddities in the city because he saw differences with the metropolitan cities he had visited, or just saw on television.

"For such a cool place, why don't I see any digital billboards? I also don't see advertisements for shows or movies that will be shown on billboards along roads or intersections. Only the names of the shops are written, and no faces of actress or actors are displayed," Lux asked in surprise.

Rowi and Tedo looked at each other. They looked confused in answering. Lux waited for the answers from the two people who looked like nervous people.

[Gian. This is the first time this has happened in the system. You, found the continuation of the next mission. Supposedly, it will only be given when you complete the first mission]

Suddenly, Z's words made Gian stunned. His head then turned towards a crowded shopping center because many people went in and out of the building. The five-story building was a mall, but it looked like a museum.

"I want to go to that place. However, before that, could you please make sure I'm safe if I go in there? I want to go to the salon," Lux pleaded which made the two men look at each other again.

"Yes, you do have a salon in that place, Young master. I will be there to make sure you are well served," said Tedo who received a smile from Lux. "Rowi. Make sure the young master is not loved by his fans. You wait here," he said after parking the car in the VIP basement.

Rowi nodded. Tedo got out and immediately entered the elevator.

"Rowi. You'd better keep watch outside. I'm fine in here. Sometimes, I want to be alone," Lux asked politely.

"Yes, Young master." Rowi immediately came out and stood beside the door where Lux was sitting.

"Z, what do you mean by the next mission? Is... what I did just now a mission?" asked Gian guessing.

[You are smart as I said before. You can go on a double mission if you want to. However, you must accept all the consequences if it fails because it is done simultaneously]

Gian paused for a moment. He did not want to be rash in making a decision, but he was also curious. "Okay, I'm ready. Tell me," he pleaded firmly.