Chương 437: Chapter 410. Sitting Down For Breakfast Can Be Hard

" Well... I guess that went well... Right? Also, Ruby, thanks for having my back."" Hm? You've nothing to thank me for, I just told the truth. Besides, last night, R-" / Whoop! /" You've yet to act out of character. If you'd really have been brainwashed, Sarah and Anna would've been able to tell! Isn't that right, everyone? Ruby was about to say something, but Emily quickly covered her mouth and finished her sentence... I guess they've made up? That's nice, I guess?

Currently, we had just reentered the mansion after I asked the mob to disperse and return to their day. I assured them that I'd be fine and I'd be returning to my normal daily responsibilities, after seeing Warrick and Aqua in a "few days". Of course, in actuality, I'll be heading over after breakfast. Currently, inside the mansion, the usual suspects had followed Sarah, Anna, Cynthia and I back into the mansion.

Ruby, Emily, Charlotte, Alice and Flare seemed to have just followed the flow of the conversation and walked in with us. I didn't mind at all, but this might make it more difficult for someone... I guess it's best to just get the question out... But first, I guess I should respond to Emily." Well... Okay... Now with that over. I don't know about all of you, but I'm in the mood for breakfast. Would you guys like to join us?" Everyone nodded their heads.

With that, we all began to walk into the dining room and find our seats. Sarah and Anna were on either side of me, opposite of me was Alice. And on either side of her were Charlotte and Cynthia, last but not least, were Emily, Ruby and Flare sitting around the table. I thought everything seemed to be normal, until I heard the footsteps charging into the dining room from the kitchen. / step. step. step. /"?" I stared at the hallway where I heard the sounds coming from.

Before long, all of the Servants came barreling into the dining room led by Jim. Behind him were the Butlers, Aaron, Brandon and Chris. Behind them were their sisters, Amy, Brenda and Catherine. And finally, behind the Maids, was Deborah, wearing quite a happy smile on her face. Behind her was Janet, along with Ellie and Wendy. Now that I get a look at them all as they were lined up in front of me, they were all smiling actually." Welcome back, Lord Matthew!" They all bowed their heads, some more, some less.

But the fact that they were genuinely happy permeated through their words. I was actually at a loss for what to say. I wasn't expecting this... Also, all of this interaction with people who care about me in comparison to the 2 months of dealing with that idiot trying to get into my head... It's a bit hard to hold it together... I just said the first thing that came to my mind." I'm thankful to be back everyone. I'm sorry if I worried you all. I'll be more care-" / ROOAAAHHHHH!

/ Just as I was beginning to find some words that seemed appropriate, my stomach interrupted me. It stopped my little speech dead in its tracks before I could really get it going." Fufufufu..."" hehehe..." Sarah and Anna tried to hold back their laughter at my stomach growling." Hahahaha!" Ellie failed miserably at it." Ellie!" Janet was angry at Ellie again, but her hand trying to hide her smile gave away that the adage of "mother like daughter" held true."

Why don't we get to work before the people outside hear his stomach. I'm guessing you want the usual, Matthew?"

"... Yes, please..." I accepted Jim's offer... By "the usual" he meant eggs, wild game sausages and oatmeal with some fruit. It's a great breakfast, made even better because Jim uses different spices every time, so it's always fun to eat it every day. With that all finished, I guess I can just focus on enjoying my breakfast with Family and Friends. It'll be nice after all the chaos of the past 2 months. Royal Road is the home of this novel. Visit there to read the original and support the author. / WHANG!

/ A loud banging sound came from the entrance of the mansion. Who could that be? / THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! / Fast and loud bumps made their way closer and closer to the dining room. All of a sudden, 2 little girls, a little shorter than Ellie, came running into the room. One had long brown hair and eyes and the other had shoulder length white hair and dark-grey irises." WAAAHHHH! YOU REALLY ARE ALIVE! MASTER, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!?" / BANG! / I was tackled off of my chair by the 2 girls who I've never seen before...

Seriously!? Is this going to be a thing!? Wait!? Who even are these kids? And they pushed me pretty far... No... They jumped across the table as well... Who are they? I didn't even recognize the voice of the brown-haired girl that shouted at me as they both dived into my chest." MEERA! MOLLY! Get your rears off of the Young Lord!" All of a sudden, I could hear a somewhat familiar voice, but it was in a tone I've never heard before.

I looked at the doorway where the kids had just run in from and I saw Mary walking into the room with the look of an angry mother. But wait... Meera? As in the brown calf? Molly as well? Like the all-white calf? I looked back down at them and I really looked at them... They have cow's ears, just like Mary. Once I made the realization, I couldn't help but say the first thing that came to mind..." I really did miss a lot in these 2 months, didn't I?"" Why were you gone!?"" We were so worried, Master!"" Wait?

Master?"" That's what they've taken to calling you, Young Lord. I've told them that it's not needed, but they've remained quite bullheaded about it... But more importantly!" / Tap! Tap! Tap! / Mary walked around the table to where I was. It was at this moment that I could see that everyone was simply either laughing at me or holding back laughter... Even Sarah and Anna! Why!? / Woosh! /" Ah!"" Mom!"" Enough! The both of you just became Varus Cattle like me not that long ago!

You both don't know your own strength yet! You could've harmed him with your childish antics!" Both of the kids were being held by their necks as Mary lifted them off of me, they gripped my shirt tightly, but let go before the fabric could stretch and break. Now they looked just like any other kids being scolded by their mother. With Mary finally giving them a piece of her mind, she put them down onto the floor and they stood and looked around awkwardly. I felt kind of bad about it." M... Mary...

I get that they need to not do this with other people, but I'm okay. Would you guys like to join us for breakfast? Jim makes really tasty food. I should also offer my congratulations to Meera and Molly. I know Evolving takes a lot of hard work to get done. You guys really shocked me as you came running through the hallway, I didn't even recognize you both." The girls looked a little embarrassed as I spoke to them. They did look a bit happy though... Maybe I should get them gifts?

I mean, Evolving for them must be like graduating a grade in school or something? Right? I wonder what I could do? Grip!" Hm?" Just as I was thinking about what to do for them, I felt 2 hands grab onto my shoulders. It didn't take long for them to pull me up from the ground. It was Mary's hands. I went from being on the floor, to being eye level with Mary. Who was actually a little taller than Warrick, so I'd imagine she's around 9' tall.

The change in position was somewhat surprising, but I know Mary wouldn't hurt me. Granted, she wasn't putting me down on my feet either, so I was just being held by Mary the way someone would hold a puppy up to themselves. Mary and I were looking eye to eye. She seemed to be feeling a lot of different emotions as she looked at me. This made me really confused? I mean... I think it's based on me coming back?" Young Lord... I'm so glad you're back!" Squeeze! SOFT!

After telling me she was happy I was back, Mary pulled me into herself for a hug. It was tight, but it didn't feel uncomfortable. The one thing I've learned about Mary the best, is that her hugs are almost like Magic. It's so comforting to be hugged by her that I could honestly see myself falling asleep like this. Not only that, but she shows just how gentle and thoughtful she is as she only holds me gently. I can safely say she's never once hurt me while she was hugging me. And that held true this time as well.

However, I'm not a fan of being off of my feet like this... It makes me feel like a stuffed animal or something. I try to pull myself back, away from Mary. There was some resistance, but eventually Mary let me out of her hug. She still didn't let me go however." Uhm... Mary, I know that the past 2 months weren't easy, but can you let me down? I'm back now, and nothing's going to happen to me." lower... Release... Mary looked reluctant, but she did let me go. Once I was on the floor, I asked an obvious question."

So, would you 3 like to join us for breakfast?"" Yes!" Meera and Molly jumped at the question. Mary however, seemed a bit pensive. I don't think she really needed to be. Maybe she feels a bit awkward because of how they entered the mansion? But it's fine, I think." It's fine, Mary. In fact, I'd really like it if you 3 joined us. Is that okay with you?" Mary wore a very warm, gentle smile and answered my question." Okay, Young Lord... I'm just... I'm glad you're okay."" I am, Mary. And I'm going to keep it that way.

Now that that's over, let-" / WOOSH! /" He's escaped!" Just as we were about to sit down, a Portal opened up and Warrick and Aqua came running into the dining room. Something tells me that shout of concern about someone "escaping" is about me. This breakfast has gotten vastly more complicated for Jim...