That Butler, Isekaid (Modern!Reader Insert)

That Butler; Laughs

Sebastian chuckles softly, his eyes twinkling with amusement, "My apologies, Young Master. It seems I've brought disgrace upon myself by finding humor in this situation." He straightens his expression, but the playful glint in his eyes remains. "Rest assured, I'll ensure ________'s safety."

Ciel huffs, his cheeks tinged with a faint blush of embarrassment, although he tries his best to conceal it. "See that you do, Sebastian. Remember, we need to find a way to defeat those Bizarre Dolls and protect as many people as we can on this ship."

With __________ securely cradled in Sebastian's arms, the group starts moving again, carefully navigating through the flooded corridors. The water continues to rise, and the ship's tilting makes each step more treacherous. Ciel's concern for _______ intensifies with each passing moment, but he knows he must remain focused on finding a solution

Claude informing that Rian has escaped, they decide to meet up with the Midford family instead. At the first class deck, Edward is seen supervising the women and children into the safety boats. Ciel apologizes for being useless in which Edward didn't argue with. He dismisses it afterwards and insists that they must hurry onto the boats.

Ciel asks Edward that _______ will take his seat instead since there is still something he has to do on the Campania. The servant ultimately refusing of course, going so far as to use what she's learned during mana training and training with Sebastian to their advantage. Wrapping a mana infused wire around the demon butler's neck threatening him if he even dares to put them down. Ciel notes that the ship is already perilously tilted and leaves the rest as Edward's responsibility. As they take their leave, Edward tells Ciel that he does not have to return in which Ciel responds that he would now make sure he does.

In the first class passenger hallway, Ciel and co. encounter Aleister. Claude asks why Aleister is here since the ship is full of Bizarre Dolls prowling around. The latter gestures his glass of wine behind him to a peculiar device, telling them that there is something he absolutely wants to protect even if it means risking his life on the sinking ship. The corpses are just like puppets to him. After saying that, he says he has spoken too much. Sebastian quickly recites the Aurora Society's greeting and they all join in.

As they cry out 'The Phoenix', Aleister poses differently, one hand to his head while the other is stretched out. The Viscount acknowledges them as comrades after the recitation of the greeting and says he does remember their faces somewhere.

Alois questions if that weird looking device is something that could stop the corpses. Aleister suspiciously asks them how they know of this. He remarks that if they want to know, just follow him and he will show them the coming of a new Aurora Society, thanks to the medicine. His handful of servants carry the device as the Viscount lead them. Ciel and co. ponder their next move, considering to steal it from him by force.

The only problem that lies there would be on how to activate it. One of the people carrying the device snickers, who is revealed to be Undertaker. Ciel is surprised and asks what he is doing here. He replies that while escaping, he was asked to help carry the device.

"Quite the predicament we have, ey?"

"This for the laughs, Undertaker?" _________ scoffs, silently side-eyeing the mortician. Knowing all too well that this whole spiel to him is more than 'just a laugh'...*

"Yes indeedy little one!"

Ciel's eyes narrow as he glares at Undertaker, suspicion and apprehension swirling in his gaze. He knows that the mortician's involvement in this situation is far from harmless. Undertaker, with his characteristic grin, leans closer to ________, his voice dripping with amusement.

"Oh my, my, my. Laughs are always welcome, my dear _______, but this time, there's more to it than meets the eye." He chuckles, his voice filled with a mischievous tone. Ciel narrows his eyes at Undertaker, his distrust evident in his gaze. "I highly doubt you're here merely for the sake of amusement," Ciel says, his voice laced with suspicion, "What are your true intentions, Undertaker?"

Undertaker chuckles, the sound echoing eerily in the dimly lit hallway. "Oh, nothing too sinister, young earl," Undertaker replies, a playful smirk on his face, "I simply find this whole situation quite amusing. The chaos, the impending doom... It's all so beautifully morbid, don't you think?"

Ciel eyes Undertaker suspiciously, his gaze filled with a mix of confusion and curiosity. "What is your involvement in all of this?" he asks, his voice laced with a hint of caution.

The eccentric funeral director chuckles softly, his eerie smile widening. "Oh, Young Master Phantomhive, you always manage to find yourself in the most interesting predicaments, don't you?" Undertaker's voice is filled with a playful tone, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "As for my involvement, let's just say I have a vested interest in the affairs of the Aurora Society."

Ciel's eyes narrow as he regards Undertaker, his mind racing to piece together the puzzle. "So, you're working with them?" he questions, his tone tinged with a mix of suspicion and intrigue.

Undertaker's smile widens even further, his laughter echoing through the corridor. "Working with them, against them, who can say for sure? I have always had a fondness for chaos and the macabre, after all."

Ciel's expression remains guarded, his mind working through the possibilities. He knows that Undertaker is not to be trusted, but there may be some advantage to be gained from his presence. They soon arrive at the first class passenger lounge. Aleister announces that he would not activate the device yet since the 'cast' is incomplete. Just then, Rian appears, yelling at Aleister for stealing the device.

The Viscount of Druitt is unaffected by his anger and with open arms, dramatically welcomes him. He says with the power of the device, he will create a new empire. The one who conquered eternity shall rule over everything else with corruption and decadence. It will be called the Aurora Empire. Ronald notes that it sounds complex. Grelle eagerly volunteers to 'paint him red' immediately. Aleister interrupts her annihilation plan, threatening to destroy the device by pouring his wine over it and Ronald quickly stops Grelle from attacking.

He laughs that he could win against them all with just a glass of wine. Sebastian mutters to Ciel that he is getting irate and asks if he could kill him. Ciel tells him to wait although he understands his butler's feelings of belligerence.