Chapter 33: Significant Quest
A new day dawned. Jett woke earlier than usual, buzzing with excitement for the day’s delegation.
For once he skipped the customary morning wood and sprang from bed full of energy. He crossed to the massive window that overlooked the sapphire ocean and lingered there longer than normal.
Aware that his maids were already waiting at the bedroom door, he called them in. As always, Mia and Noctlisa dropped into perilously low bows that threatened to spill their ample chests from their bodices before straightening and fixing their beautiful eyes on their master.
"The weather is perfect for an adventure, Master Jett," Mia said, her smile radiant. "I have arranged a selection of garments from the Warden Mansion’s gifts for your first delegation. I would be honored if you would inspect them before we depart."
Jett had been at the Warden Mansion for several days, yet he still showed no interest in official attire. He preferred to roam the halls in a T‑shirt and pants as though the mansion were a beach house. Mia appreciated his laid‑back style, but she could not let him venture out dressed so casually.
"Yeah, I’ll eyeball them after we eat. I’m finally getting out there and meeting people, so I’ve gotta look the part. And don’t worry— I’ll make sure you two look just as amazing standing next to me."
"I harbor no doubt in your excellence, Master Jett," Mia said with reverent warmth.
"Aye, Master," Noctlisa grunted.
After breakfast and a quick shower, Mia led Jett to the wardrobe. The room usually housed his everyday clothes, but now suits, robes, embroidered armor, and mantles hung everywhere, each waiting for his selection.
Let’s be real—whatever I choose could come back to bite me later. Each garment had been gifted by a woman accepted into the Warden Mansion. They were his maids now, yet they clearly competed for his favor, and their families would turn any advantage into coin or clout. Jett didn’t need to overthink it, but he kept the politics in mind as he skimmed the racks until a white suit with a crimson tie caught his eye.
"Who gifted this suit?" he asked.