Circe Household 1

After walking through the bustling, cheerful, and crowded city and seeing many things that fascinated Ancelin, he couldn't contain his excitement but still had to hide it. Ancelin made a serious expression as if he had found something that no human had laid their eyes upon, especially from Earth, since Earth didn't have anything quite like that, at least to Ancelin's knowledge. "This place is… AWESOME!" He thought to himself, still having the serious expression. "I didn't know this place was going to be this cool?! If I had known, I wouldn't even question why I'm here?! But, that's not how it's going to work for me. My goal hasn't changed! I'm still going to figure out why I transmigrated on this planet! BUT! I'm still going to enjoy my life here, hahaha! No one's going to give up on an opportunity like this, heh heh heh! Alright, enough of that, let's focus! I think we're almost there. Not like I know where we're going though."

Janika stops in front of a large steel gate with two guards standing outside the gate on each side with their swords in it's sheath that's on their waist. A huge white mansion can be seen beyond the gate with many gardens of flowers and nursery around the mansion.

"Welcome back, lady Janika!"

A voice was heard from in front of them. It was the guards standing at the gate. The gate opens and they walk through.

"Umm, lady Janika…"

Said one of the guards looking at Ancelin.

"He's with me."

"Ah, yes, of course!"

Both of the guards said nervously.

"Welcome to the Household of Circe."

Janika said to Ancelin.

"Wow! It's so big!"

Ancelin said in amazement.

"You know, you not remembering your name has been bothering me for quite a while. So why don't I just give you one!

"Uhh, what?"

"A name for you. Alright, let's see!"

Janika ponders and then… "Oh, I know, how about Blaine? what do you think?"

"Ohhh! I like it a lot!" Ancelin responded.

"Blaine,huh? Not bad. Let's just go with that." He thought to himself.

"Alright! From now on I'll be known as Blaine!" He responded again, and looked very satisfied with his new name. He had buried the name 'Ancelin' deep inside of him. He had to. He had no choice. He had no choice if he wanted to blend-in with the people of this world as one of it's own.

"Alright. Let's go in." Janika said to Blaine with a gentle smile.

He follows behind her.

She opens the mansion door and both walk in.

"Welcome home, Milady!"

The sounds of welcoming her came from inside the house. It was the maids, all in their late or early twenties, bowing to her to show their respect.

"Welcome home, Milady! The lord has been waiting and wishes to speak with you."

The voice sounded masculine but gentle. It came from a man dressed in an elegant suit with his head down and his right hand on his chest that showed the proper way to greet her and show her respect. He looked to be around the age of fifty. He was dressed like a butler.

"Wow!" Blaine was amazed by the interior of the house that he forgot other people were with them and staring at him. He glanced at Janika and she glanced back. He was wearing his clothes that were, of course, covered in dirt and a little bit of blood, though it was not much and could be hidden through crowded streets. He couldn't wash it off because he didn't find a lake or a river nearby when leaving the forest.

"Um, Janika. These people are staring at me and I don't think they like me!"

He said softly so only she could hear.

"Oh, right! Everyone, this is Blaine! Please treat him with care." She said gently.

"Yes, milady!" The maids responded.

"And, Sebas, please help him get changed, me and Blaine will have a talk with my father."

She said to the butler.

"It shall be done, milady!" He responded.

"Now, Master Blanie, you need an appropriate attire if you're going to meet the head of the family."

Sebas said and took Blanie's measurements.

"Hmm, with your lean body, it shouldn't be too difficult to find an outfit that would suit you."

While Sebas was taking Blanie's measurements, Janika left with her maids and went upstairs. And Sebas went out to buy the outfit for Blaine.

"Master Blaine, please come with us."

The other maids escorted Blaine to the bathroom so he could clean himself and wash the dirt off of him.

He entered the bathroom with the maids. The bathroom had a few showers and a bathtub which could comfortably accommodate 2-4 people.

"Ah, you can go outside now." Blaine said to the maids.

"No, Master Blaine, we are here to help you!" The maids responded politely.

"N-no, I can wash myself on my own! Blaine responded anxiously.

"So, please wait outside." He responded again softly.

"As you wish, Master Blaine. There's a device in the middle of the bathtub, which is connected to it and after you pour magic in the bathtub, it can either be filled with cold or hot water. All the necessary things are here, and please don't hesitate to call for us. We'll be waiting outside." The maids responded back gently and left the bathroom.

"?!" Blaine was shocked by that response. "Woah?! Seriously?! Magic?! He thought to himself. "Well, let's check it out!" He walked to the bathtub and put his hand over it, but, nothing happened.

"What? Why isn't it working?"

"Does it take a while?"

[Answer: You do not know how to use magic]

"?!"

"It's you again! And what do you mean I can't use magic?!"

[You must learn it, in order to use it]

"What?!" He said while sobbing.

"Well, at least I know I can use magic but I have to learn it first." He said to himself.

"Hey"

[Yes?]

"Who are you? Or what are you?"

[I am here to assist you]

"That's not what I asked but, okay. Well, let's talk more later. First, I need to wash up and I can't use magic yet, which means I won't be able to use the bath but, whatever, let's just take a shower."

He said and started to take a cold shower. The weather was not cold enough for him to take a shower with hot water, so naturally he went with the cold.

*some time later*

Blaine was done with his shower. He dried his hair and body with a towel then wore a bathrobe he took out from a closet in the bathroom.

*Knock, knock*

"Master Blaine, your clothes are ready. Please, allow me to help you put them on." Sebas said from outside the bathroom.

"Alright! I'm coming!" Blaine responded.

"Please, this way." Sebas responded back.

He left the bathroom and Sebas escorted him to a guest room.

"Now, take off your bathrobe, please." Sebas said, speaking like a professional butler that he is.

"Huh?" Blaine flashed and got embarrassed that another person will see him naked. "Agh, whatever, we're both men anyway!" He grunted and thought to himself.

He took off the bathrobe and Sebas helped him put on his outfit. It was a black double-breasted suit with classic black dress shoes.

"It's a good thing they had this in stock, otherwise it would've been difficult to find it. I must say, it suits you quite well, Master Blaine." Sebas said with a slight smile.

"Oh, thank you! And sorry you had to go through the trouble of finding this for me! Truly, I'm grateful!" Blanie responded in gratitude.

"Now, let's go! We mustn't keep the lord waiting!" Sebas said with a serious expression.

"Ah, yes, let's go!" Blaine responded.

Both left the guest room and started to walk down the hall to the stairs. Then suddenly, he heard a familiar voice.

"Blaine! Wait, I'm coming too!

He stopped and turned around. What he saw made him blush and his heart race, he was in awe. It was Janika, being accompanied by maids. She was wearing a blue formal dress and closed toe heels. She was already beautiful but it complimented her appearance even more, her pure white skin, and her beautiful silver hair. She was a sight for sore eyes.

"You look great!" Janika said with a soft smile.

"Thanks!" Blaine chuckled and responded back.

"So, how do I look?" She asked.

"You look lovely." He said gently.

Janika widened her eyes and chuckled "You think so? I'm glad! Now, let's not waste any more time and go downstairs to the dining hall!" She said with a serious expression.