16 Journey as a Butler (1/2)

”My lord, I apologize for my transgressions. Please do not take offense should I've offended you.”

This was the only thing Tang Gon could think of when he was directly questioned. He was slightly nervous, but seeing all the eyes on him only made him more confident. Life is a play that does not allow testing. So sing, cry, dance, laugh, and live intensely before the curtain closes and the piece ends with no applause.

As if taken aback by Tang Gon's confidence, the only thing the officials could do was stare and stay quiet as everything played out. As this was currently the young lord's conversation, they did nothing but carefully watch. They were unsure if they should step in as the lord seems to be quite interested in this servant.

Though, that wasn't to say that the boy was not in shock. He seemed to be in even more shock than any of the others sitting around. Unprepared for such an answer, he stared at Tang Gon for a while longer.

[Indomitable Presence Detected]

[Pressure Detected]

[Negate Pressure]

Tang Gon, while paying attention to the young lord made sure that he kept his head slightly lowered. His stance was unwavering underneath the stare of the young lord. Although the stare was from an eight-year-old child, it was still unnerving considering that he was brought up with a noble's disposition.

[Yes/No]

[Pressure Negated]

Even at such a young age, the pressure that came off of the boy shocked the officials and made the other servants tremble with fear. Although the stare was directed at Tang Gon, the surrounding aftereffects pervaded the air and condensed in the hearts of the other servants. As a result, the attendants who had weak physiques were soon trembling and covered in cold sweat.

The giants and other guardians had it slightly better than those attendants. These were powerful warriors sent out to protect the young lord, but even then, there were a few shaking from time to time. As they were warriors trained in protecting the young lord, they had very little to fear.

Tang Gon, unlike the others, was entirely calm and peaceful as he stood there. Nothing seemed to be capable of fazing him or changing the gentle smile Tang Gon wore on his face. The boy noticing that his pressure did not affect Tang Gon, finally decided to release it

Realizing that the silence had gone on long enough, the boy as if believing it to be a privilege for them stated.

”Name.”

The voice was barely audible, but Tang Gon was already paying very close attention to the boy; listening very carefully, so this was no trouble. Tang Gon calmly took it into stride and responded at a steady pace, neither too quickly nor too slowly. ”Tang Gon, my lord. This servant's name is Tang Gon, my lord.”

Flashing a quick smile, the small boy laughed as he told Tang Gon his name. ”You will follow me from this day forth. Brooke Everglades. Remember it.”

Tang Gon deciding that this was the best option for him currently, who had no awareness of the land and no clue on the mission of the system, quickly agreed. He maintained his upright professional stance and gently bowed down to the young lord with a smile.

Deciding to make the best of this situation, Tang Gon ordered for the system to make it work. A dark shadow soon enveloped Tang Gon, only an outline of Tang Gon could be seen. Just as the shadow fell, a strong gust of wind appeared and surrounded him, making it so that no one was able to get close.

[-50 Clicker Points]

Although the process of transformation was rather detailed and extensive, the process took no longer than a second or two. Before the guards or the giants could react, Tang Gon stood back up and stepped out of the shadow. The moment he did, the shadow along with the strong gusts of wind disappeared.

In the place of the strong gust stood Tang Gon entirely decked out in black and perfectly playing the role of a traditional butler. He was dressed very conservatively and formally. His uniform consisted of a waistcoat, a black trouser, a Windsor white shirt and a short black tie tucked within his uniform.

”Demon.”

The voice had barely escaped from one of the official's mouth before one of those nearby motioned for him to be quiet. Another as if echoing this statement agreed and somehow without hesitation also whispered it out.

”Demon.”

The others in response to the two's statements tried their best to make themselves smaller. Some slouched down in their seats, others slowly retreated, some were paralyzed in fear, and several others stood down shaking in fear.

Tang Gon was still smiling as he took in the sight of those trembling and others shaking. The only one that wasn't shaking or begging for mercy was that Everglade boy.

[Waiting Points: 150 Clicker Points]