Chapter 2: Change (2)
Rendler, the Head Butler of the Raphelion County, was an old and loyal retainer who could arguably be said to have shared in the household’s rise and fall.
He entered the household as a page at 22, became a butler at 26, and by the young age of 36, he was serving as the Head Butler assisting the Head of the Household himself. Such was his role that nothing in the Raphelion County could proceed without him.
As such, it was only natural for him to take on the task of watching over the growth of Elden Raphelion, the sole heir of the family.
He took on Elden’s lessons on noble etiquette in place of the busy Head of the Household, who often had to leave the mansion. Moreover, Rendler was also the one who cleaned up after him whenever he caused trouble.
After all, the Lady of the family was too frail to discipline and manage the rampantly mischievous Elden.
An absent father, often away on official duties, and a weak mother, bedridden due to illness.
Filling their void was undoubtedly beyond him, but Rendler still did his best to take great care of Elden.
He believed it was his duty, responsibility, and a natural part of his job as someone living off the family’s bounty.
Of course, guiding a child, who was so starkly different and not related by blood, was nearly impossible. Even so, Rendler did not spare his efforts.
However, as years passed, those efforts began to fade, and by the time Elden enrolled in the Royal Academy, they had all but evaporated.
By associating with bad company, Elden allowed the evil inclinations he had been suppressing to spread their wings.