"After so many years away, no one recognizes me anymore."
Todd walked among the residences of the Skebek family, and the people he met on the way cast polite and friendly eyes at him, a normal reaction of well-mannered people upon seeing a stranger.
Occasionally, certain figures like servants would send him ingratiating looks, while others showed jealousy in their eyes. These subtle details did not escape his notice.
The reason people had so many emotions towards him was mainly because his current status was as a "Guest Elder invited by the Sibek Family Master."
Phrased more simply, it meant someone who lived off the family's hospitality without much contribution, a freeloader of sorts.
Generally speaking, the Skebek family would give this honorary status to those who once had friendly relations but were currently of no use, meaning the family would provide for the guest's food and accommodation and maybe some financial tokens, only needing them when there was some use for them.
