7 Chapter 7 – Abilities (2/2)

These four soul abilities were unique, to say the least. He realized how powerful sentient mind was and the possibilities for its usage were only limited to his imagination. Currently, he had been using it to help him study the various different books that were collected by the lodge and bought by Yuki for him and the girls. He was a machine that devoured knowledge with the combination of sentient mind and matchless comprehension.

He had awed Yuki and the other girls with how quick he learned. In these 2 years not only had he started walking at the age of 1, but he had also learnt to read and write 5 of the major languages of the different races of this world.

Adam hadn't realized this at first but this world spoke a completely different language from his. He has not figured out yet which ability of his gives him the capability to understand and speak different languages but he guessed it should either be sentient mind or matchless comprehension. Most likely being the latter.

Aside from all of this he also realized that he was growing to look nothing like what he used to look like. His skin tone was pale, to begin with, but as he grew and he started losing his baby fat, his bone structure was absolutely different. Just his face alone looked like a finely crafted piece of art already. His green eyes that looked like gemstones were the thing that set him most apart.

The first time he got a glimpse of his own eyes and face. He honestly thought the mirror that was being shown to him was a television display for this world.

He looked like a picture of a baby model in his previous world. Such a stark contrast to how ordinary he used to look.

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”Young Master!” Fen one of the younger girls working at the lodge called out. This was how all the servants called him. It was a direct order from Yuki who they referred to as 'Mistress'.

Fen was a really obedient and diligent girl. She was placed in charge of the young master throughout the day. This was a very heavy responsibility. Considering how it was common knowledge that the mistress doted on her son more than anything in the world. The Mistress was strick and stern to the world but in front of the young master, she was the gentlest of mothers.

The young master was cute and treated all the girls like big sisters and would call them 'big sis' every time. For these girls, such a cute child was a joy to be around. there was actually a really big struggle that occurred when they were choosing who would be the one to serve the young master.

Fen though the youngest, was also the smartest and as such was appointed to be the caretaker of the young master. She had fought tooth and nail for this position.

All the girls who worked in the lodge were dressed in Cheongsams. It was their uniform. Each cheongsam was finely embroidered with different patterns and designs. The girls were given a choice as to the colour of their clothing. Fen had obviously chosen an emerald green one with patterns of vines and leaves on it.

This was the colour of her beloved young master's eyes after all. She found it fitting to wear this as his caretaker.

Today she had bought a gift for the young master with her salary. Though it was not much because they already had food, shelter and clothing. These salaries were actually quite exorbitant for slaves who would usually not receive anything.

Walking up to Adam she placed two books in front of him.

Adam looked at her surprised. ”Big Sis Fen, please sit,” he said in his cute voice. Though it took him a really long time to get used to his situation. He realized that it was, the way it was.

It was pointless to not accept that he had become a child again and continue acting like an adult.

His life had started over. He had his memories of his previous life that aided him and shaped his personality but he also was now Adam Blackwing. Son of Yuki Blackwing and the little young master of his mother's establishment - the Four ways melody Lodge. He would live this new life to the fullest!

Fen was used to the young master not minding them giving up formalities and sitting down with him. Rather he encouraged it because he would ask questions when he came across something unfamiliar and it was easier to ask someone right next to you than someone standing behind you.

She got right next to him and sat to his left. On the round low lying table, they were at, there were no corners. It became a habit for her to sit as close as possible. Sometimes she would take him in her lap.

As he was a 2-year-old toddler Adam himself didn't find it too odd and just let the girl do as she pleased. He was already imposing on her and would usually make her sit with him for hours on end. It became easier for her to read what he was reading if he were in her lap. It was just as simple as that.

Seeing her take her seat Adam pulled the books closer to himself. ”thank you so much big sis!”

”please don't mention it, young master. I heard you ask for books on the general knowledge of the continent. So I thought I would get some for you. I'm sure the books that mistress will get, will be a lot better than these!” Fen was prone to getting embarrassed. Her face turned red as soon as she heard the sincere words of thanks from the little boy.

Adam couldn't accept how the girl had probably spent her whole salary on just two books that he might barely read once. Above that, she wouldn't even accept his thanks because she felt like she hadn't done enough.

He spoke up ”This is something big sis worked hard for. Big sis is too kind to me. I will cherish these books! You should not look down on yourself.” He felt that if he didn't say as much, the self-deprecating girl in front of him would not realize that he truly felt grateful and realized the effort that she had put in for him.

”Young master! I understand. Fen will not look down on herself.” She looked at the cute 2-year-old who was so understanding towards her. She picked him up and placed him in her lap. ” Let us start reading young master.” She put her arms around him before picking the books up and bringing it to his eye level.

'A simple guide to the world''Monsters of the wild and dungeons- plains edition'– The Goodison brothers

Be warned! – Though in these books the brothers are a little…condescending, to say the least. They are the leading voice in the geography and political distribution of the Gordian Continent as well as the various monsters that inhabit its lands. Many authors in dispute with the brothers have tried and failed to prove anything within these books to be false.

”hehe, what an 'interesting' book.”Adam's eyes twitched. The front page of the book itself had a warning bigger than the title. how did the authors create these two books that could infuriate so many and still remain a book of facts?