Chapter 11: A New Identity

I am no longer the steward of the manor.

The master informed me of this matter quite naturally.

After all, in my current state, it is impossible for me to return to my previous work.

My new residence is located in a secluded corner of the manor, where the grass is lush and solitude reigns, with few people venturing there.

However, the room is quite well-equipped, and living here should not be too arduous.

The master also told me that my new identity is that of a maid recently purchased by Miss Cassina.

When Miss Cassina’s engagement takes place, this maid will accompany her on the marriage ship bound for Moon Island.

Once on Moon Island, my true mission will begin.

“I suppose there are still a few days left,” I thought to myself.

However, until then, I am not allowed to leave this place at will, and all my movements must be reported to the master.

For the next few days, no specific arrangements were made for my duties, except that I was instructed to wear a set of clothes from my wardrobe that fit my size and present myself to the master.

With a nervous heart, I opened the wardrobe in my room.

Inside, neatly folded, was a set of maid’s attire.

A simple black long dress and a white apron, classic colors.

Sure enough, it’s a maid’s uniform…

I took the black long dress and held it up to myself, comparing it.

The hem fell just above my ankles, making it convenient for daily activities.

Furthermore, the black color is durable and gives a low-key, stable appearance.

The white apron was also simple, with no decorations, practical and functional.

It had several large pockets on the front, perfect for holding cleaning supplies or small items.

“Oh? And there’s a hairband too.”

I noticed the final accessory, bent down to pick it up, and put it away with the other two pieces of clothing.

Holding these clothes, my emotions were complex.

In truth, I was already quite familiar with how to wear this outfit, having helped many new maids dress in it when I was still the steward.

I knew everything about its design, feel, and fabric.

But wearing it myself…

I couldn’t help but glance around, even though I knew no one was nearby, the sense of unease was hard to suppress.

My heart raced, and the tension seeped out with my sweat.

“I should probably clean myself first.”

I took a deep breath for a while before deciding to enter the bathroom.

I placed the clothes in the laundry basket and brought myself a basin of clean water and a towel.

Given the current conditions, I couldn’t afford to take a bath, so I had to make do with washing and rinsing.

Fortunately, it was still spring, and based on my past experience, the water was just bearable without heating.

After preparing everything, I carefully unwrapped the smelly bandages from my body, revealing patches of dried blood and decaying flesh that fell away.

Seeing these filthy things peel off, I suddenly felt a bit lighter.

Following my habit, I started washing my arms first.

The steps were simple but effective: wet, wipe, rinse.

The washed areas quickly revealed clean, white skin, contrasting sharply with the old, dead skin.

I couldn’t help but scrub a bit harder, removing the dead skin that should have already fallen off.

Soon, a clean, white arm appeared before my eyes.

“Wow… this is a bit too white, isn’t it?”

I couldn’t help but exclaim, as I had never seen skin so white that the blue veins beneath were visible.

Following the same process, I cleaned the other arm, and my gaze finally fell on my chest.

Truthfully, when I was in the cabin, I hadn’t paid much attention, but now, observing carefully, I realized that my chest had definitely swollen quite a bit.

I reached out and felt it.

“This volume… Miss Cassina would probably be envious.”

Saying this, I felt a strange sense of embarrassment, which was quite odd.

Although Miss Cassina and my body are both thin and soft, as a body modified post-factum, Lulu must have put some thought into the secondary sexual characteristics.

But why give such a full figure to a body as small as a child’s…

Sigh, she’s indeed an evil witch, doing things so extravagantly.

“It’s okay, it’s okay… after all, it’s my own body.”

I reassured myself while cleaning every inch of my body thoroughly, making sure not to miss any spot.

The entire process of washing away the blood and removing the dead skin took almost half a morning.

Afterward, I was exhausted, panting heavily, and had a strange feeling that I was a hard-boiled egg finally peeled clean.

Finally, I washed my hair, wrapped myself in a towel, and slowly put on the maid’s uniform, walking barefoot to the bedroom mirror.

The moment I saw my reflection, my eyes widened in shock, and my pupils dilated.

“Eh?”

A sudden wave of tension enveloped my entire body, and every inch of skin trembled with uncertainty.

“Don’t blush, you idiot… that’s me, myself!”

I scolded my own weakness, but my cheeks flushed strangely.

In the mirror, I saw a remarkably beautiful girl, a type I had never seen even in my previous life.

That was me, the current me.

In the mirror, I was petite, with slender limbs and fair, clear skin, looking fresh and dewy, like a peach with morning dew, making one want to take a bite.

My hair had grown longer since before, reaching my shoulders, with a light gray color that wasn’t dirty at all.

My eyes were a soft purple, a natural color more beautiful than any contact lens, sparkling in the sunlight.

Perhaps due to my nervousness, sweat trickled down my white neck, refracting a crystalline glow, making me want to lick it myself.

Moreover, thanks to the design of the maid’s uniform, my upper chest was exposed, giving a chilly sensation that felt rather strange.

“Eh?”

Wait, it felt chilly?

I suddenly remembered something and rummaged through the wardrobe again, finding underwear in the hidden compartment.

I quickly put it on and stood before the mirror once more, feeling much less strange.

“Hmm…”

Even from a distance, I knew that with this body, I could easily seduce any man.

Now, I would probably be the top performer even in a place like the ‘Red House.’

“Is this the power of a witch?”

I was still finding it hard to believe.

In just a month, the once ordinary me had become this.

I couldn’t help but touch my warm cheeks.

If my current self were sent to Moon Island and seen by the lord there, what would he do to me?

“Um…”

Would he tear me apart immediately?

A strange chill brought me back to my senses, and the wonder at my new body turned into a deep sadness.

I suddenly realized that I was no longer a man, and no matter how strong my desires for women were, they might now be as elusive as trying to catch the moon’s reflection in water.

Thinking this, I deflated like a balloon, collapsing onto the cold floor.

“Haha…”

I looked at the exhausted eyes of the girl in the mirror and said to her,

“Who told you you had a choice? Remember your mission—”

“You will be forced to approach the lord of Moon Island, as an object of surging desire, flirting and batting your eyes at that man.”

“You must also secretly report everything about that territory to Lord Axas, and strive to preserve Miss Cassina’s virginity before marriage.”

“Most importantly, you must protect Lulona, ensuring that your daughter in this world grows up safely.”

“Do everything, without mercy, without hesitation!”

“Until…”

Clenching my fist, the determination in my eyes hardened.

“The family of Moon Island is completely destroyed!”