Time seems to pass very strangely here. Reimu did explain to me Sakuya's time abilities but I never got the gist of it, well because it's basically impossible to tell, makes me wonder how Ven's "Clock" thing detected it. But time has passed very quickly, I'm still inside the room I was given, I really didn't want to leave the room, something comforting about it does not allow me to leave yet, and maybe it's because I haven't received orders of what's next to happen, but I wanna stay here, it feels safe somehow.

Noon comes by, and still no one comes around, I still haven't gotten anyone by the door, And while I haven't received the orders to stay, I still stayed in the room out of nervousness, so Instead of having that scramble my mind, might as well have a little nap, the bed here looks comfy enough…

Night comes by…

This has to be a test for sure, It is already night, the moon can be seen out the window, and yet nothing or no one has come for me, they really just forget about me?

I am still in the bed laying down, and didn't even get into the sheets. I get up from the bed and stand up to the ground, and get another look of the room, but notice my haversack laying beside the closet.

"Well might as well unpack now" I thought as I approached the closet.

I open my haversack and pour all its contents in the bed, then I turn back into the closet and open its doors, but the closet was not entirely empty, as I noticed an outfit hanging via a clothespin… a tuxedo, a butler's attire of style instead of one for a elegant night.

"Oh… fancy" I said to myself

I took it out of the hanger and noticed that there was a full length mirror inside in the back of the closet.

I take a look at the mirror, seeing myself holding the outfit, then look back at the attire, then back at the mirror, and then back at the attire.

"Might as well try it on if they keep me waiting," I said in a joking manner.

A series of steps fill the halls of the mansion, A stride so paced and well timed as the ticking of a clock. The Devil's mutt travels across the halls ready to fulfill her mistress' bidding.

"Bring me the Raider, he has waited enough" Her Mistress' voice resonates in her mind.

It has been quite a time since the tanker waited so long, your mind is still reverberating the memories of when the mistress was exposed to sunlight when that machine broke in. How can someone who almost harmed my master be working for her now? That is not fair, but I remember that my mistress has a reputation for unexpected generosity, but knowing her well, that generosity may be a mask for a punishment so humiliating and so grotesque, I shiver to even think about it. I find it humoring, and cannot wait to witness what comes to him.

There lies the room, away from the main rooms where the fairy maids rest the night. I noticed light was bleeding from the gap below the door, probably the only candle in that room, which only tells he is awake and still there.

I almost feel bad for him that he waited all day waiting in that room, but patience is a key trait to work here, let's see if he passed the trial of fire…

As I opened the door, a small creek was heard resonating in the hinges, the light escaping the room and can be reflected to the walls of the hall behind me.

"I apologize for the long wait, my mistress requests your presence at-"

"Oh! Excuse me a bit Sakuya, getting this thing on." The tanker interrupted me.

Now that I'm taking a good look, I'm surprised to see the current state of the tanker. He is currently standing up facing the open cabinet, wearing the spare butler's attire. I see him accommodating his neck collar and cuff links as he moves around in the same place.

Already prepared as soon as I enter… Passing the test with exceptional results.

"So…How do I look?" He asks me as he turns around to face me.

"Oh!" I get surprised to see him like this, but now that I have a good look on him I can notice some minor mishaps on him, the cuffs are incorrectly tightened, the bowtie is a little loose and the handkerchief in his front chest pocket is incorrectly placed.

"Looks like it fits you naturally! but you have some things not fitted properly, Here, let me help." I responded as I approached him.

"Straighten up."

The tanker obliged as he lined his back up. with a pose like that I can see how short he is, as his eyes line up a bit to my neck, and his ears protrude a bit up, reaching up to eye level. I accommodate his bowtie properly, with him keeping very still despite my movements.

"Hey, about the thing that happened with your mistress back that day… I'm sorry." he began talking

I only respond by looking him directly in his eyes, but he is not looking at mine.

"Back when Ven crashed into the windows like that, That is something had no idea was gonna happen, I didn't even knew about the existence of that machine before I came to the mansion"

"I see" I said as I moved my hands to the handkerchief in his pocket.

"Despite the ruckus he has caused, not in any way initially caused by me, I feel responsible for the damages, as he apparently came for me." He kept going.

"But I wanna be honest here Sakuya, I wanna start over again. Even before Ven crashed it, I feel that I made a bad impression with your mistress. I may have picked the wrong words and despite rejecting her plan, I have the full intention to start over or begin anew."

"And I would like to start with you miss Sakuya" He said as he then looked me in the eyes.

His last sentence surprised me, although he claims he did not intend to do damage and start anew with the recent situation, why does he direct it towards me first? Why does he care for me first? We make eye contact as I gaze upon his masked face and his piercing neon eyes. Why do I feel… this is not pity… I feel…

"ahem… your cuffs please." I sober myself up whilst I fix his attire up.

"Oh! sure" He says as he lifts both of his arms together.

"I'll gladly accept that apology if your intentions are true and genuine." I said towards Plyush, to which he responded with a bright eyed look. "Did his eyes glow in intensity?" I thought

"But it is my mistress that you have to convince first if you came to apologize" I continued, to which Plyush's face grimaced in realization.

"Oh… right." He responded.

"But do not fret, my mistress can be understanding at times." I said.

"Somehow that does not help." Plyush jokes.

"Ok! you look more presentable now. If you may follow me now, we must hurry." I said as I opened the door

"Lead the way."

The halls are as confusing as the last time I visited this wretched place, and with a little understanding of Sakuya's abilities that warp the appearance of the inside, I still can't understand how she herself can keep track of this place, It feels that not every room or hall is the same, and i have the same feeling that I have walked the same room before.

Sakuya is leading as I follow behind her, her stride as beautiful as I remember. Her height as well stands out from the masses, as we passed through the halls, some of the fairy maids were passing by, doing general chores around the mansion, many of those maids are very short, and Sakuya's height added more authority in her presence. My measly 5'7" barely could compare to her stoic posture, and back where she was accommodating my outfit, I felt lesser… but In a good sense?

"I'm already imagining things, I haven't even made a move yet!" I thought to myself.

I have this certain problem where I really expect a lot of things that haven't passed yet, like when you're having an unusually good day and everything seems to go your way, you expect the nice things to go on in the future. Being optimistic for what could be the future, imagining a life with someone by your side, someone like Sakuya, at your side, being gentle, respectful, understanding, caressing your cheek in total calmness… someone to be with you for a long time, enough to make any man and woman jealous.

"NO, NO, NO NO NO NO NO! Get yourself together idiot!" I Thought as I knocked my head with my hand.

"Is something wrong?" Sakuya asked me.

"Oh! uhh…oh…mmm, who am I kidding, I'm nervous." I responded

"Despite already meeting your mistress once, the second time also sends shivers down my 'spine' "

"I'm in no position to tell you what my mistress plans to do with you, but I could give you some advice. Think of something else, like a happy place, a certain someone you desire or the positive side of things…" She said,

"Do you have something that you desire?" She continued.

"If I said it now, she would definitely kick my ass" I once more thoughted.

but there is something else I had in mind too…Answers.

"I recently grabbed interest in the library of the mansion, I wanna know if I would have enough time to check some things out."

"That is only for my mistress to decide." She said.

"Could… could you maybe speak her my request on my behalf?" I proposed.

"Hmm, Let me see what I can do." She continued.

"Thank you, It really means a lot." I said in a satisfied tone. but it is yet to happen, if it even does…

Sakuya guided me into the same throne room, this time I noticed the new curtains covering the giant window wall. But something bugged me out, the blinds were beside the windows, which were already replaced, showing the big moon in the sky.

"Hey Sakuya, What's up wi-"

But as I turned my head to look at her, she was no longer besides me.

"Huh?" I exclaimed as I looked around for her.

but then I turn my view to the front… There she was, besides Remilia, who was sitting on her throne.

there was nothing to think about, but only play it safe. I walked towards both, but I did not take my sights out of Remilia, I kept my pace steady until she spoke.

"Do you know why you are here?" Remilia spoke in a serious tone.

I kept silent.

"Do you have the slight Idea of why you, a dirty lowlife like you, has been allowed once more into my estate?"

I still kept silent, all whilst maintaining unbroken eye contact on her.

"Answer me then if you even have the thinking capabilities to serve me"

"Thank you for giving me your word Milady." I said, This is as safe as I can get.

"I understand you are still bothered of the recent events that happened in this very room just a week ago, I understand that you and I came into an accord for me to lend my hand at your bidding for the week, as well for the Hakurei and Moriya shrine, I've came to fulfill my end of the accord respectively. But before I come to your service, I plead that you understand my request."

Remilia only looks at me but raises a brow.

"I feel responsible for the damages my partner caused despite me having no relation with it whatsoever, I had no idea of the existence of the Venetian before I accepted your humble invitation. And I'm truly sorry for rejecting your offer that day, but it is something I just simply cannot do. If there is a way we can get around these initial problems, I would like to gain your respect once more, I feel I have been treated unjustly and made a terrible First Impression."

Remilia looks at me with a serious face.

"I'd like to begin an-"

"Silence." Remilia spat, as her voice echoed in the room.

She proceeded to stand up and walk towards me.

"If your Intentions are truly what you have said, then start by talking like the truth. If one thing I hate the most in this world is someone faking royalty." She said as she kept getting closer.

"If you are here to repay your debt, then it is advisable you start being yourself." she continued

"Then you get one thing clear. I wasn't responsible for the glass, don't pin it on me." I said.

"I asked you to speak, not bark." Remilia says annoyed.

"Would you ask a dog not to bark?" I responded.

Remilia then is standing in front of me, her height making me look downwards a little.

"Then you of all things must know…" she says.

Then out of nowhere, she raises her hand and in a swift move, punches my gut. For someone her height, her strength is out of this world, as I am winded out of air. My first instinct was to kneel down in pain as I gasped for air, and that turned to my next mistake, as she then grabs a hold of my neck and begins to choke me.

"Mutts like you, should always obey their master" She says as she looks directly at me with an evil grin showcasing her fangs.

But I stayed resilient, as I used my limited strength to look at her, but my sight was directed towards Sakuya who was a few meters behind her.

"Guess…I'm a stray." I grunted.

"Sakuya if you may now." She ordered the maid.

She takes a paper sheet from behind her and begins reading it.

"You have been assigned to work on the general maintenance of the mansion aswell of extra tasks if needed, this essentially this means you will be in charge of cleaning duty, arranging inventory, kitchen duty such as dish cleaning, gardening duty such as remodeling, butler duty if requested, grocery duty, etc. Under your stay, you are at the complete bidding of Lady Remilia Scarlet, any order requested by her shall be treated with utmost priority. Failure to complete the task with the expected quality shall result in punishment."

"If you truly want to gain my respect again, EARN IT. I will break you apart here." Remilia said

I still was holding her hand in my neck as I was about to pass out.

"Are we clear?" she continued.

"Y-yes…" I said in my last remaining breath.

She then released her grip and I fell down on the ground, gasping for air aggressively as I looked on the ground.

"Good! You may return to your quarters." She said as she walked away from me towards the big door in the end of the room, Sakuya following behind.

"Oh, and about the damages…"

As she said that, her right hand erupted in flames and in there materialized a pole, to which one end transformed into a half spear head, she held the crimson hot weapon in the air for a while and threw it towards the crystal wall of the room. Glass erupts everywhere and the sound of it is very loud, followed by other panels of glass collapsing in Domino and hitting the ground.

"You got 2 days for that, better hurry!" she said in a mocking tone as she exited the room. Sakuya is the last to leave the room and closes the big door which resonates in a big thud, leaving me in the ground, alone, and hurt.

...

I don't even know why I used those fancy words in the beginning

Royalty can suck my dick