That Butler, Isekaid (Modern!Reader Insert)

That Butler; Slither

Ciel watches as _______ steps in, their actions swift and decisive. A sense of pride wells up within him as he sees their unwavering loyalty and commitment to protecting him. It's a reminder of the bond they share, one that goes beyond the roles of master and servant.

"Thank you, _______," Ciel says, his voice filled with gratitude and admiration. "Your devotion to my safety is truly commendable. We must not let anyone jeopardize our investigation or harm those who are innocent."

He turns his attention back to Karl, his eyes narrowing with a mix of suspicion and resolve. This man's outburst and accusations only further deepen Ciel's suspicions. He can't afford to let his guard down, not when the truth is still shrouded in darkness.

"I assure you, Karl, that I had no prior knowledge of these murders," Ciel asserts, his voice firm and resolute. "But I will not rest until I uncover the truth and bring justice to those who have fallen. Now, sit down and cooperate. We need to work together to solve this mystery."

Ciel's gaze flickers to ________, a silent acknowledgment of their presence and support. As the tension in the room remains palpable, he can't help but feel a surge of determination. He will protect those he cherishes and ensure that the killer is brought to justice, no matter what it takes.

As they continue their conversation, Arthur proposes the idea that whoever holds the key to the Earl's room and killed Sebastian is the criminal. Charles suggests to check Sebastian's body to make sure that he isn't carrying the key himself. Arthur then says that whenever they move they should move in a group and tells Irene, Irene, Grimsby, and Karl to stay in the drawing room. Lau and Ran Mao decide to stay as well while Charles says that he won't have anything to do so he'll tag along. When they lift the cloth to see the body, they find Sebastian's body all wet and decide to move him so it won't decay as fast. After examining the body, they find that he doesn't have the key on him so they decide to check his bedroom.

When they get to Sebastian's room, they begin searching places where one might keep valuables, since none of them have really been in his room. Ciel then searches Sebastian's closet and finds all the cats he had hidden from Ciel. His allergies kicking in, and causing _______ to hand him a handkerchief. "Here keep that with ya while we herd the Lil guys ok?" _________ says whilst walking past and taking a few of the kittens and cats with them away from the currently sniffling earl. Ciel takes the handkerchief from _______, his expression grateful as he wipes his nose. He watches as _____________ gently gathers the cats and kittens, their touch gentle and comforting. A small smile tugs at the corners of his lips, his heart warming at the sight.

"Thank you, ______," Ciel murmurs, his voice filled with appreciation. "I don't know what I would do without you." After searching thoroughly they find no keys within the room. They begin discussing how none of them, not even Ciel, know where Sebastian had come from.

Charles then suggests to check everyone's luggage, and since he has more authority he can force them. After checking all the men's luggage, they wait for Mey-Rin, __________ and Ran Mao to finish checking the women's luggage. Lumine finds a small vial with a dark red liquid inside, which she already knows the contents of. Mey-Rin assuming it to be Sir Patrick's blood.

Back in the drawing room Grimsby says that they should play a game of cards, but Arthur doesn't want him to go alone because they still don't know who the killer is. Lau then proposes the idea that the unlikely thought of the killer being able to not leave footprints while being in the storm will become likely with the existence of a 13th person.

Karl dismisses the idea saying that there's no chance of that happening. Lau responds saying that if it's true then he could be lurking in the mansion waiting for a chance to pick them off one by one, and that he may not be that far off. While saying that there may be a 13th person who shouldn't exist, there is a loud noise behind the door in the kitchen where the servants are...

As the loud noise erupts from behind the kitchen door, a sense of unease settles upon the group. Ciel's eyes narrow, and he gestures towards the door "Let's investigate," he says, his voice firm and commanding "We cannot afford to let any potential threats go unchecked."

With cautious steps, the group makes their way towards the kitchen, anticipation hanging heavy in the air. As they approach, they can hear muffled voices and commotion from within. Without hesitation, Ciel pushes open the door, revealing a startling scene. The servants caught a "suspicious looking guy." Lau states that even he is surprised that the killer is revealed and then asks for his name. Ciel reveals the man to be "Jeremy Rathbone", an adviser to the local church. As his alibi, "Jeremy" shows Sebastian's owl saying that Sebastian anticipated that he'd be killed and sent a letter to him. To prove that he really isn't the 13th person, he shows a ticket to a play from the night of the murders.

After they filled Jeremy in on what has happened since the first murder, he asks to see the bodies but must see each body in a different room, as the scent may give him a hint to the crime. If they were all together, the different scents would interfere with each other. After the bodies are moved in separate rooms, he says to show them to him in the order they were killed.

While examining Georg's body, Jeremy says that he was drinking up until his death and that there was a faint smell of the sea on the body. After examining Patrick's body, who was killed in a different way than the other two, he asks to see the room in which he died in. He then concludes that there were multiple killers. To catch the killer, he says that they need to wait for nightfall and Ciel's cooperation. He quickly examines Sebastian's body and they all leave for the dining room. However, Charles races back to the room in which Sebastian's body was and checks to see if he is still there.

While the servants are discussing dinner plans, Jeremy comes to help. He suggests using the soy beans to make hamburgers which will make about 30. As they begin to cook, __________ speaks of what they found earlier, a vial filled with a dark red liquid in Irene's bags. Mey-Rin also says that she thought Irene was a vampire because she is twelve years older than Keane but dismissed the idea.

After dinner, Jeremy tells Ciel to take off his clothes so they could catch Patrick' killer. He also says that he can't move at all, and to not make any noise. Jeremy is then seen yelling at the figure in Ciel's bed, who is revealed to be _________, who was just doing their usual of checking in on the master before bed. Jeremy instructing her to step aside as Charles is just about to kill them. However, the man in white is stopped short as Jeremy says that she could be an important witness and she is needed alive.

Jeremy then reveals to everyone that the killer is a snake. He says that the snake was most likely trained to kill the Earl when it caught his scent, and if snakes were used, one wouldn't need a key or an alibi. The snake is a Black Mamba, which inhabits South Africa. They have a strong poison and are experienced at climbing trees.

This makes it the perfect snake for murder...