Making a small detour, the Carriage came to the main street again. As it started to get dark, Korn made a direct line to a nearby Town which was marked on the Map to have a hotel for Nobles.

  Inside the Carriage Drak and his Maids were drinking tea while debating the next steps.

  “Well at first we need to find out who wants me dead and why.”

  “Yes Master. As we have foiled the mysterious attacker we need to be quick to make sure they can not escape. I suggest for us to act swiftly and precisely to get as much Information as possible.”

  “You have a point, Seria. Better find as much dirt as possible. Any news on Eleonora?”

  “She should lie in bed with a heavy fever. That stuff Rose concocts is not simple.”

  Claire said with a worried tone. The Medicine they gave Eleonora would make her get a high fever to make it impossible for her to just be transported anywhere because of orders. The Reason for them to just give her something that dangerous was that the groves on the Letter of Martin were a second engraved letter telling secret information and a request to meet with him. The false letter was having a signature of Eleonora, which would be seen as the culprit and made a scapegoat.

  Now with her under Surveillance and locked in her own bedchamber with heavy guards this would be practically impossible for her to meet with Drak right now. Also the Letter was now securely locked away in a village not even on any Map far far away from the School City. No one is any wiser and even false allegations through other faked evidence would be hard to stick.

  “L… Master Drak, we are in front of the Hotel.”

  Exiting the Carriage, Drak and his Maids made a direct line to the Counter. The immaculate Lobby shows how it is made for Nobles and their children. While the first sight of the concierge was a slight dismissive one the next look on the golden insignia made him rethink his first conjecture.

  “Welcome to our humble hotel. Do you have an appointment dear Customer?”

  “Our Master has been a bit too leisure with the Picnic time and accidentally overstayed. We are too far away from the School City and want to stay just the night and have a meal. Please get ready a Noble room and a servants bedchamber for five. We have four Horses which are already fed, while our carriage needs no special attention for it is secured against weather or manipulation.”

  “Very well, a twenty percent fee would be added for an instantaneous reservation. Would your Master rather Fish or Chicken for dinner before resting?”

  “Fish, would be nice, but why is there no game on the menu?”

  Drak asking innocently made the Concierge a bit relax, as it seems the Noble, albeit maybe not the favorite, has an innocent demeanor.

  “Oh, you jest little Master. Game is only for Nobles to hunt around here. To get game we need to import it, but as most Nobles already hunt, we give another taste for the time they order their chefs to create a meal out of wild animals at home.”

  “Oh! I heard about many Nobles liking Hunting. Maybe someday I should try it too.”

  “Maybe you should. It is part of the etiquette to know how to hunt. Might Sir be interested in a bath?”

  “Yes, thank you. After a meal I would be glad to wash myself.”

  “Understood Sir. May I help you maids with- ah, sorry. Do you need any help with any of your accommodations?”

  For the first time the Concierge looked at the Maids and got a start by seeing Raja with Alice next to her. The look of Raja and white skin of Alice made it look like a Zombie and a Ghost standing next to each other. He might have been able to stay professional if he just saw one of them, but noticing both at the same time made a concoction of scary thoughts in his head.

  “No we are rather fine. Might we get some bread to our late night soup though?”

  “That is of course included, we are a proper Hotel and take care of the needs of the Servants too.”

  “Then I want to thank you in advance.”

  Bowing to the Concierge Seria made sure to be the professional head Maid she always is. While the Servants bring in the coffers of Drak, the Concierge brings them to the Dining room. Inside was already filled with different Nobles and their Children. Many came out to hunt for a few days between the School days, so it was mostly crowded three days each week.

  Seeing Drak enter some started to talk to each other, while others only looked at him and ignored the rather rotund looking youth. Some snickers were heard but Drak and his maids took no heed to this.

  “Please sit at this table Sir. Your Meal will be brought right away. May I suggest a white wine to the Fish? It makes the fish more fragrant while drinking it.”

  “While it sounds nice, I would rather drink fruit juice. Maybe something with citrus to make the taste more impressionate?”

  “Good choice. We have citrus drinks and I will add it to the order. Anything else you might want?”

  “No, I do not need a dessert. Just something warm after eating only cold things at the picnic.”

  “Please enjoy yourself.”

  Exiting the Dining area the Servant with his meal came in close to half an hour with the food. Setting it down, Alice made a small step forwards and cut a piece of it before tasting it. Turning around to Seria Alice nodded with a smile and just stepped back.

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  “Everything is fine Master. You can eat.”

  Poison testing was often done by Servants, but not often in a Hotel. Seeing this some giggled, others rolled their eyes. Who would try to assassinate someone in such a large hotel? It was just ridiculous to see, but what Drak and his Maids wanted, was fulfilled.

  Eating the Fish and relishing it Drak was smiling and somewhat swinging his legs. Others seeing how childish he was made them notice him somewhat more, but said nothing as such young Noble Sons were often just seeing the larger World. While they did not say anything they remember him for if they see him again, it could be used for embarrassing or making a better deal with their Family.

  Ending the meal being alone at the table, Drak stretched himself and got up. Next thing he went to the Counter smiling and taking the Key for his Room. Korn already has entered the Servants room where Soup was brought for the Servants. Getting himself into the bath Drak’s Maids went to the Servants Room and got their meal while it was hot.

  Everyone who saw Drak or his Servants saw only one thing, a simple minded Noble son who made experiences outside the Big Cities to broaden his horizon, while still extremely immature. When the Maids came into the Bedchamber of Drak after being summoned, their demeanor directly changed into that of more seriousness.

  “So, with this we have been seen by enough people. Now to who should go.”

  “I should be one of them~”

  “To be honest you are one of the best candidates, Alice. There might be danger so do not hold back. Who else would go?”

  “May I?”

  While Raja was proposing herself Seria interjected.

  “While you are efficient there could be misunderstandings in the evidence you might leave. I would suggest myself as the better option, especially for my aptitudes.”

  “Seria is skipping the line!”

  “Claire, it is fine. I agree with Seria.”

  “You sure, Raja? You are a great infiltration expert!”

  “Well if Raja says so, I will send you two to find some hints. Make sure to not leave traces and do not kill those kids just because.”

  “Will do~”

  “Be assured, we always work as efficiently as possible.”

  “So about the hijacking of the Gate at home-”

  “No worries~”

  “Maybe for you, but what about Seria?”

  “...I will be fine, I think. Her ways are less traceable even if… unconventional.”

  “If you say so, Seria. Stay strong and do your best.”

  “Well do we start? [Toy Box], [Rabbit’s Hole]~”

  A small box appeared in Alice’s Hand and out of the box she took a thing that looked like a black piece of cloth. When put on the Floor it looked like a hole suddenly appeared where it was put.

  “Seria you first~”

  “Fine… Just make sure it is not too shaky.”

  “No promises~”

  Seria jumped in, before Alice gave a bow to Drak and followed Seria. The Hole in the floor just closed and vanished without a trace.

  “I do not want to say it in front of her, but sometimes I find Alice the most creepy one of us.”

  “Although it is disrespectful, I agree with Claire on that notion.”

  “Don’t be rude. Her Magic is extremely unique, but does not make her different. If someone is creepy, it might be me, as I have the weirdest constitution of us all.”

  “Master, do not say that! You are the most awesome of us!”

  “Please do not demean yourself, Master.”

  “Fine. As both of them are gone, we should go to rest. So better hurry back to your Room.”

  “May I speak?”

  Raja just interrupted Drak, which might be seen as rude to other Nobles, but was more than encouraged by Drak to make sure he does nothing silly or maybe dangerous because of his hubris.

  “What is it Raja?”

  “While Alice and Seria are on a Mission, you would be alone in bed. Although you can sleep alone, would you not be more at ease with us by your side to take your worries off?”

  Hearing those words, Claire gave behind her back a big thumbs up. She noticed that this could be the reason Raja was fine with letting Seria take her place.

  “But then there would be rumors of four of you being here.”

  “Not necessarily as we are in a Hotel and not under surveillance, they might just think they did not see us leave.”

  “...fine. I was already dreading sleeping alone, but if you are that worried, I would be glad to have you at my side.”

  While Raja was nodding she had a hard time keeping the slight smirk on her face to show. Claire on the other hand was already grinning from ear to ear. When the Maids started to untie their bow and open buttons Drak started to panic.

  “At least change into your nightgown in your Rooms and not here! That is totally inappropriate!”

  “But why? You are our Master and there is nothing-”

  “Just do it! You can come back afterwards, but do not change here all of a sudden!”

  “As you wish master.”

  Exiting the Room Raja and Claire went on a short trip to the Servants room close by.

  “You think Master is growing up?”

  “Might be. You noticed it first, remember?”

  “Well I thought more he just had a nice dream, but… wait, Master sees us as maybe-”

  “Why should he not see you three like that?”

  “I am including you too, Raja!”

  “Me?”

  “You should stop making you less of a woman than you are. You have taken his first kiss, you sneaky little… What I am trying to say, you are making him react as much as we do.”

  “...This is hard to believe.”

  “It is true! So no more pulling yourself down and stop being so pessimistic. Chin up and be careful of a Master going into puberty!”

  “Then why do all of you start to collect Money while looking into negligee shops nearby?”

  “Ah! Well you know… Don't tell me you don’t do that too?”

  “No… not yet.”

  “See, guilty in mind!”

  While both put on their nightgowns their talk finished. In the corner was a bed with a curtain already closed where Corn was snoring. As Claire wanted to open the door, Raja stopped her from doing it, looking at her for a while, realizing someone must walk the halls. It was better not to show their bodies in nightgown to others, as they don’t want to be seen by anyone other than Drak. As Raja nodded, Claire opened the Door silently and both went to Drak’s room. He was already in his Pyjamas and rolled into the large blanket on the oversized bed for Nobles to relax in.

  Nodding to each other Raja and Claire took a side of the Bed and held Drak close. When he noticed both of them next to him he started to relax more, like he did not even notice how tense he was while he was alone in a dark room.