Chương 241: Chapter 224. A Group Without Rooms

The look on the receptionist's face as I inched closer under the stares of around 40 Demons was quite amusing. Her shoulder-length pale-blonde hair seemed to be influenced by her emotions. As her hair went from curled on the side to now, standing in the air like she was electrocuted. It's a shame really, she had a cute atmosphere about her and now she's looking at me like I'm a convicted criminal or something. Regardless of the stares coming in my direction...

Or the ones that are being returned by my Wives and our Guards... And our Maids... And 1 Beastman, I continued to walk forward to the desk. Thankfully, it seems that the fact that I was leading the group, it meant that people weren't paying attention to either Princess Alice or Wendy. Eventually, I made it to the desk and began to speak." I'm Marquess Matthew Drake, I was told that Sissi's is where Lord Fracks would have me stay." The look on the receptionist's face changed to shock as she listened to my words."

AH! Room 203!"

"?" I tilted my head to the side as her words made no sense to me. It seems that those words meant something more to her than the presence of a Human." What about "room 203"?" My words brought the somewhat panicked woman back to looking at me. I waited to hear an answer to her question." Due to some unforeseen circumstances... I'm afraid that your lodging has become unhospitable."" Mind explaining why that is?"" A pipe burst, Hu--- Marquess Drake."

I'm not sure if she corrected herself from fear of disrespecting a Marquess or if it was done because there were multiple sources of killing intent pouring out from the people behind me. However, with hearing what the receptionist said... It looks like we're out of a place to sleep for the next few days. I looked back at the receptionist and asked the only thing a tourist could when confronted with this kind of circumstance." So, what should we do from here?"" Uhm...

We're technically waiting for an answer, Marquess Drake. We sent a busboy to the Lord's castle to see what he would like to do. From what we understand here at Sissi's, all the other hotels and taverns are stuffed full of guests for Lord Fracks's Birthday. We've been waiting for a reply since he should've been back by now."" Would it be okay for us to wait here? In case this busboy returns?"" By all means... However..."" I'm a Human?" The "h" word seemed to have hit the nail on the head.

I don't know if things would turn violent, but it definitely looks like by my being here, I've made the drinks taste worse. Also, my entire group besides me are staring right back." Alright, thank you for being so helpful. Have a good day." I turned around and began to leave with everyone following suit. I guess I should just go directly to Lord Fracks's Home and see what we can do about this? I'll ask Sarah and Anna's opinion on it as well. /BANG!

/ Heather slammed the big door to Sissi's shut and then we went to find Edmon and the rest. It didn't take long, since they were on their way from the stables, it seems they've been denied as well." Lord Matthew, we weren't allowed to stable the horses." Edmon spoke to me." We weren't allowed to go to our room. By extension, I guess you guys are also out of a room as well."" Why?"" Apparently, a pipe burst in one room. What a coincidence, am I right?"" How can they deny access to a room from a Marquess?

That makes no sense!" Heather's rage met its boiling point and then she shouted in anger." I think that they just didn't want me in. If I had to guess, a pipe really did burst, but I question if it was coincidental. Regardless, with all of that, I'm now wondering what to do? Personally, the only thing I can think of doing is heading directly to Lord Fracks's home and seeing if there's a solution to this. What do you think, Sarah, Anna?"

The author's narrative has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. I turned around to my Wives to see what they thought. Admittedly, it's a bit strange to hold a strategy meeting in the middle of a road, but screw it, I'm a Marquess. I can do what I want honestly. There may be a part of me that's a bit irritated with all of this, perhaps it's getting to me?" I think that would be the best thing to do... Or we can just head home?

I've grown quite sour on this town all of a sudden, Darling." Anna was happy to leave Zana. All of the Guards, as well as Wendy and Ellie were nodding to Anna's words." As much as I would like to leave as well, we need to make it to the party in 2 days. That's why we're here in the first place, My Love. With that, the only obvious answer is to go to the castle of Lord Fracks... That or, we can just camp near a stream. That might not be a bad idea?

Considering how well the wildlife around here lives, I'm sure there's a lot of good water sources and plants all around."" Well, if Lord Fracks gives me a weird feeling, I guess we can do some camping? But for now, let's head to that castle over there." My Wives agreed with me and gave me some alternative ideas as well.

I figure the best scenario would be going to the castle to show my face, be rejected and maybe, instead of using this birthday party as my debut for my dairy products, instead, I'll ask Warrick if I could cater the next big get-together for the High Nobles around Blackstone. With alternate plans funneling around my head, we made our way to Lord Fracks's castle." Who goes there!?" Before long, we made it to the gate of the castle. The sun was high in the sky as this point. I exit the carriage and show my face."

A Human!?" I'm starting to hate that reaction." I am Marquess Matthew Drake. My Wives, Sarah Drake and Anna Drake, are behind me. We were told to go to Sissi's after arriving here in Zana, due to a pipe bursting in my room, we were denied a room. Apparently, they were full of guests. Now, I've come to Lord Fracks to see what he would like to do. Sarah, if you don't mind." Sarah opens her Mana Storage, and she hands me my identification papers. I show them to the guard and let him examine it." I understand... Sir...

I'll open the gate now." With that, we made our way up to an old gray castle. It was aged, but still in great condition. I wondered if this was what Paradise would look like if they never fell on hard times? We made it inside the castle without much of a hiccup. Granted, the staff looked at me with a look of surprise and disgust on their face. I wondered why? I mean, wouldn't Lord Fracks inform his servants that he invited a Human to his party?

Once we were all firmly inside the living quarters of the castle, there was a Butler waiting for us." Hello, Lord Drake, my name is Pete, I'm the Head Butler of Lord Fracks's Estate. How can I help you today?" He's looking me in the eye. That's a new reaction for a resident of Zana.

Pete the Butler, looked like a nice old guy, if it wasn't for the fact that he was around 7 FT tall and had curled horns like a goat or ram, he'd look like a normal Human, granted he had all the wrinkles that an old man would have, but I'm willing to bet he's way past the age of 70. He also had bright-yellow eyes that seemed to contrast well with his pure-white buzzcut hair." When we arrived, we were informed that Sissi's was where we would be staying. When we arrived, we were informed a pipe had burst."" Ah, yes.

The busboy, Ulrich, came by earlier and informed us. The Young Lord sent him back with a message for you, seeing as you're here now, I suppose I should show you to him?"" Young Lord?"" Yes, Sir. Lord Fracks has been... Not well... Since Lady Cindra passed 3 years ago. Honestly... We all haven't been energetic in all honesty. However, Lord Fracks's son, Young Lord Byron, has taken to managing the day-to-day Duties of the Lord. He's the one who could most likely answer any of your inquiries or questions.

"" I see. I'm sorry for bringing that up, Pete... If you could, I'd like to go and speak to your Young Lord now if I could?"" Of course, Sir. Please, have your wives and yourself follow me. He's currently in the office on the 2nd floor." Sarah and Anna followed me as I followed Pete. As we walked up the stairs, leaving our Guards in the welcoming hall, a question popped into my head." Hey... Pete, do you know if your Young Lord or Lord Fracks were the one who invited me to Lord Fracks birthday?"" No, Sir.

I believe that's a question for the Young Lord."" Okay." I nodded my head and continued to follow Pete as he brought us to the right wing of the second floor. We walked for a few minutes until Pete turned around at a certain door." This is the office, allow me to inform the Young Lord that you've arrived, Sir."" Of course, take your time." Pete entered the door and I turned to Sarah and Anna." What do you think?"" He's a professional Butler. He handled it without even a slip in his demeanor.""

Yes, Darling, he's either been trained well by a High Noble's Butler or his age has brought him great experience." Seems they were in agreement with me... But something about Pete... Just seemed off to me? I couldn't put my finger on it though? It seems Sarah and Anna didn't feel it. Maybe it's just my mind playing tricks on me?" He's ready to see you now, I hope you don't mind, but Lady Cindy is also in the office."" Lady Cindy, as in, his sister?" Pete nodded his head to me.

I began to walk forward and enter the room. I found 2 people in the room. A young woman with long dark-blue hair and 4 grey eyes staring at us as she drank a bit of tea. And then a young man surrounded by stacks of paper. His orange hair was unkempt and short. His 4 red eyes had bags under them that rivaled mine back when I was swamped with work when I originally arrived in Paradise. I felt a sense of empathy with him. The young man raised himself out of his seat and he introduced himself to me."

It's nice to meet you, Marquess Drake. My name is Byron Fracks, I'm the temporary acting Lord of Zana. My Father invited you to his birthday party and I scrambled to find a place to lodge you and your servants. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Thankfully, you've already arrived. After debating with myself, I actually sent back Ulrich, the busboy for Sissi's, with a message asking you to come to the Castle. I assume you just missed him."" I think so, Lord Byron. Tell me, what was the message you sent him with?""

It was an offer to lodge you here in Castle Fracks."