CHAPTER - 3

Adulthood!

I am now 6 years old. This search engine hologram still hasn't leveled up. I used the skill in all the books in the library. What to do now? I haven’t fully explored this mansion yet. Wait a second. Why didn’t I think of using the skill in the mansion? I could use my skill on every item! Ugh! I’m so stupid! Before that though, I should explore this mansion in case I get lost.

“Everyone get to the dining room now!” Handley shouted

What? What the heck happened?! I said to myself

I rushed to the dining room and I saw everyone panting except my father. He is sitting on a coach.

“W-w-what happened?” said Padriac

“Did something happen?” said Ritchie

My father inhaled slowly. “I want everyone to do chores.” He said with a demanding voice. Everyone was shocked to hear this. Chores? Aren’t we a noble family? Can’t we let the maids do it?

“W-what? What the heck are you talking about?! I am the next head of the Von Échestel family!” Padraic said with shock. “Me!?! Doing chores?!? You have to be a joking father.”

My father sighs, “Do what you want.”

“I’ll do it,” My brother Boone said.

Boone, you're too kind.

“I’ll help, said Hanomtano.

“I’ll help,” I said.

Everyone looked at me with shock and confusion. Huh? What's wrong? Is it wrong to help?

“V-very well. I shall give you the list of the chores you need to do.” Handley replied. He was confused, he didn’t think any of his sons would do it.

…

Padriac looked at us with disgust. I know he is a spoiled brat but not this spoiled. Those who only do the chores are me, Boone, Hanomtano, Sandro, and Sedric. Right now, Boone and I are walking together in the hallway. The next head of the Von Échestel family huh? I’ll ask Boone about it. I trust him because he is not one of those people in my past life.

“Hey, brother,” I said

“Yes, Abel?” Boone replied

“Who will inherit the next head of the Von Échestel family?” I asked.

“That will be the first son, second son, or the third son.” He replied.

“I see,” I muttered

The Von Échestel family is doomed. I don’t like those brothers at all. Sandro is kind, but he just doesn't know the world much. He has a hero complex. If one of those brothers became the next head of the family. Does that mean?

“Brother,” I called again

“What is it, Abel?” He replied

“What will happen to the younger brothers if one of the older brothers becomes the next head of the family?” I asked

“Well, their choice,” He said with a smile.

“I see,” I replied with a smile. It's hard to talk with a noble language! I guess I’ll have to worry about the money in the future.

“Hey, brother,” I called again.

“What is it again Abel?” Boone replied

“Why do I have the worst food? And much less fancy clothes too?” I asked.

“Oh! That's because the older you are, the better treatment you will get!” He replied

“Eh?” I stopped. My brother gave me a confused look.

Y-you are serious right? This gotta be a joke! If not, then what is wrong with this system! I exclaimed.

Boone then realized.

“I understand you brother. We live in a cruel world. We must endure it.” He spoke to me.

“I-I see! I’ll try my best to endure!” I said with a determined look. My brother chuckles.

“You are an intelligent brother. Especially at your age.”

I replied with a laugh while scratching the back of my head.

“Let’s go now before our father sees us,” Boone said

“G-got it!” I replied

…

7 years have passed now. I became 13 years old today. 13 is considered an adult here in this era. And there is a problem... I didn’t plan anything at all. Why didn’t I make a plan?! Agh! I’m so stupid!

“Surprise!”

Boone suddenly came in with a birthday cake.

“Ahhh!” I jumped

“Don’t scare me like that brother!” I made a smug face.

He chuckled, “I’m sorry! I couldn’t help it!”

“Anyways! Congratulations! You are now an adult Abel!”

He said with a cheerful voice. I couldn’t help but smile. He helped me a lot. Sandro helped out too but he didn’t come for reasons.

“Yay! I am now an adult!”

Is this how a 13-year old speaks? I feel like this should be how a 5-year-old speaks.

“So, what are you gonna do now? Now that you're an adult.” Boone asked

“Hmmm.”

Abel made a thinking pose while in bed.

“Don’t worry about it. For now, eat your cake and rela-!”

“Since I am not getting anything in the inheritance, I’m going to get a job and save up,” I said to him.

“Good.” Boone smiled.

‘Huh?’

Abel looks confused. He WAS born from a noble family! Why did he think it was a good idea!?!

“W-wait. Why do you agree with me working? I'm working! A noble son is gonna work for the nobles!”

Boone smiled and put his hand on Abel's shoulder.

“Look, brother. I am happy because I won’t have to worry about you. Our elder brothers are selfish. They will only give a few low gold coins and forget about you. I was planning to buy land and a farm to bring you with me.”

Oh right.

How could I forget? Boone is a kind person.

“Big brother Boone…”

Abel started to laugh.

“What are you saying that you don’t have to worry about me?! I will become a king! W-wait no! The greatest king! I will become a king, the greatest one at that.”

Boone chuckles, “Sure you will.”

“I will! Just you wait!” I exclaimed with pride.

“At least you have a goal. Save for it! Now eat your cake and relax.” Boone said to me.

“Yes, big brother!” I replied.

…

Abel opened his eyes in bed. He got up and scratched his left eye.

“Good morning.” Abel yawned.

“Good morning Young Master.” One of the servants in the Von Échestel house greeted him.

Hmmm. A job. I need a job.

Abel started to think about what job he would choose. A week has passed but never thought of a job he needs to make money. The Von Échestel family is related to fishing and they gain money from it. Then Abel got an idea.

“I will go fishing!”