Volume 1 Chapter 12 To The Black Dagger House
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
After finishing a lunch I couldn’t really remember the taste of, we left the Hunter Guild and started walking towards Milly’s house in the northern ‘noble street’.
The northern ‘noble street’ had a different vibe compared to the ‘hunter street,’ which was filled with taverns and inns; here, the properties were spacious, almost like a place where Beverly Hills celebrities would live.
”Milly, you live in a pretty amazing place, huh?”
”No, I’m a hunter, so basically when I’m on a job, I camp out, and even when I’m in town, I spend most of my time in ‘hunter street.’ It’s just a place to sleep.”
”So, do your parents live there?”
”Ah ha ha! Oh, my stomach hurts!”
Milly burst out laughing.
Was it something funny? Is it weird to live with your parents?
”Oh, sorry. Kent is a Majin, right?”
”Don’t dream demons live with their parents?”
”Sometimes, but only until they become adults. Males until they hit puberty, and females until they get their first period.”
So, Dream Demons kick their kids out around 12 or 13, huh?
”If they don’t, it turns into a hellish situation for the family, kind of like a curse of the clan.”
Milly spoke with a hint of sadness in her voice.
Thinking about it, the [Sexual Prowess] skill, which can counter the Dream Demons’ [Essence Drain] curse, is incredibly rare.
That’s likely why the clan has a rule stating that if they encounter someone with the [Sexual Prowess] skill, that person must become their absolute “master.”
For Dream Demons, ensuring the prosperity of their descendants is a difficult and narrow path. It can only happen with someone possessing this rare skill, which isn’t common even among their own kind.
”That’s why I’m super lucky. To be so young and have a ‘master’ as a Dream Demon is something else.”
Milly’s face seemed to be a bit flushed.
”I’m a bit of an unreliable ‘master,’ but I’ll do my best. But, is there no one living in your house?”
”There’s a live-in maid.”
Maid! Ms. Milly, did you say it’s a maid? A maid is, you know? The one who makes omelets and writes heart shapes with ketchup, right? Or is it the kind of maid who pulls out crazy weapons from her skirt to take down enemies? Or maybe it’s the kind who looks up at you with those big eyes, begging for your mercy while serving you?
”A maid? What kind of person is she?”
I tried to ask Milly calmly.
I even praised myself for being cool about it.
”She’s 35, a woman, and she’s a Majin, just like Kent. My cooking master.”
35…
Well, there’s no rule that maids have to be young, but come on, Milly.
My image of a maid got replaced with a boisterous, laughing auntie from Osaka.
”If she sees Kent, she’ll definitely like you.”
”Yeah, I hope so.”
With my mood totally deflated, I gave a half-hearted reply.
Eventually, I spotted what looked like Milly’s house.
It was a 2-story stone building, quite large, with a nice garden and a pool.
Ms. Milly, you’re giving off some serious celebrity vibes.
I, a regular citizen, am feeling a bit intimidated.
As we approached the building, Milly casually opened a fancy door and walked in.
”Ms. Annabella~! I’m back~!”
The entrance hall was brightly lit, thanks to the well-placed lighting.
A woman who appeared to be Annabella rushed out from a door at the back on the right.
(Ms. Milly! This is not what I expected! You said the maid was 35!)
The image I had of Annabella as an Osaka auntie was completely shattered before my eyes. She looked no older than Milly—perhaps even younger.
With her brown hair tied up, striking green eyes, and full lips, she was the epitome of a well-balanced beauty… no, a stunningly beautiful mature woman.
The beauty mark under her right eye added a charming accent that tugged at my heart.
”Lady Miriallia. Welcome back. Is your companion a guest?”
Ms. Annabella bowed deeply to Milly.
”Um, this is my ‘owner (master)’ Sir Kent.”
Ms. Annabella, startled by Milly’s words.
”Oh, uh, I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to be rude, I didn’t know. I’m Ms. Annabella, and I work as a maid for Lady Miriallia.”
Ms. Annabella looks really apologetic.
”What? No, it’s not rude at all. I’m the one who barged in unexpectedly, so I’m sorry for the trouble.”
”If you’re Lady Miriallia’s ‘owner (master),’ then this is practically your home. It’s no trouble at all. I’ll prepare some drinks right away, so let me show you to the parlor.”
”Yeah, let’s do the street tour after we have some tea. Is that okay, Kent?”
”Sure, let’s do that.”
”Ms. Annabella, please show Kent to the parlor. I’ll just drop off my stuff and change.”
With that, Milly went up the stairs and disappeared.
”Well then, Sir Kent. Let me show you the way.”
I followed Ms. Annabella down the hall to the Blackdagger family’s parlor.
After walking down the right hallway from the entrance hall for a bit, we arrived at the parlor.
Prompted by Ms. Annabella, I sat down on an expensive-looking sofa.
”I’ll bring the tea right away, so please wait a moment.”
Ms. Annabella bowed and left the room.
But seriously, how rich are these people? The furniture and decor look like something out of a European noble’s mansion from TV.
There are taxidermied animals and full plate armor on display, but if they told me to stay here alone at night with no lights, I’d politely decline.
As I was thinking about that, Ms. Annabella returned with the tea.
”I hope it suits your taste. This is crimson leaf tea and some baked goods I made.”
She set down cups and what looked like cookies on the table.
The tea poured was a bright red.
I took a sniff.
I don’t really know much about tea, but it seems like it’s black tea.
Taking a sip, the refreshing taste of the tea cleared my mouth.
”Wow, this is good.”
And then I take a bite of Ms. Ms. Annabella’s homemade cookie. The subtle sweetness spreads in my mouth. I take a sip of tea again, and the flavor has changed. The sweetness of the cookie enhances the refreshing taste of the tea.”
”Oh, Ms. Annabella, this is so good! Do you have more?”
”Yes, I have plenty left, please help yourself.”
Ms. Annabella smiles politely.
”By the way, I’d like to confirm something with Sir Kent. Is that okay?”
Ms. Annabella’s face turns serious.
What is it? Is my relationship with Milly in trouble?
”Sure, what is it?”
”So, you’re a ‘Master (owner)’ to Lady Miriallia, right? You have the [Sexual Prowess] skill, don’t you?”
”Yeah, that’s right.”
Ms. Annabella asks with determination.
”So, you mean Lady Miriallia is your only partner at night?”
Huh?! Another embarrassing moment in the Hunter’s Guild?
”Well, if you both agree, I’ll do it, but…”
Ms. Annabella’s face shows surprise.
”Huh? You have the [Sexual Prowess] skill, right, Sir Kent? And if you don’t do it every day, what about your body…?”
Huh? What? I’ve never heard of that. So the [Sexual Prowess] skill is something you gotta do daily, or else…?
”Well, a friend of mine mentioned it before…”
I remember that time; I did something terrible to Milly.
If I hold it in too much, will I explode when I finally let go?
Ms. Annabella notices my pensive expression and asks.
”So, how was it the first time with Lady Miriallia…?”
I look worried, and my true feelings slip out.
”Well, I did something terrible to Milly… I might do it again.”
”Sir Kent… It’s all good!! I’ll do my best to help out too. Just with Lady Miriallia alone, I’m worried about her health since she’s from the dream demon clan, so I’ll give it my all.”
Annabella clenches her fist as if she’s made up her mind.
Help out…? Huh? You gonna do that thing? Uh, this is all happening too fast for me to keep up…
So, to put it simply, if I don’t activate the [Sexual Prowess] skill every day, it might have a bad effect on my body, but if I’m only pampering Milly every night, I won’t be able to handle it, so she wants me to pamper her too?
”Uh, I appreciate it, but… what does Milly have to say about this?”
”It’s all good! Considering the health of Sir Kent, who is Lady Miriallia’s ‘owner (master),’ there shouldn’t be any objections! Plus, I used to do that kind of work (as a pr**titute). And since I’m a ‘stone woman,’ I can’t have kids.”
I’m overwhelmed by Ms. Annabella’s enthusiasm.
”But, you know…”
”Is it that my poor body can’t handle it?”
No way! That’s not true! I definitely want to, but is it really okay?
At that moment, the door to the reception room opens, and Milly appears.
She’s changed from her armor into shorts and a bustier.
”Lady Miriallia! Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”
Milly is surprised by Ms. Annabella’s intensity.
”Huh? What?”
Ms. Annabella whispers something in Milly’s ear.
Milly’s face goes pale.
”No way, I didn’t know that. But, it wasn’t just my dad and mom…”
”It’ll be too late if we wait, so Ms. Annabella, I’m counting on you too.”
Milly takes Annabella’s hand and pleads.
”For the sake of Sir Kent’s life, let’s serve together, Lady Miriallia.”
What’s going on? This feeling of being left out…
I’m grateful that these two charming ladies are willing to serve, but is this really okay?.
From the outside, I must look like the worst kind of gigolo, taking advantage of the lady and even getting involved with the maid…
”Kent, that’s why! Night duties (Sexual Prowess skill activated) are part of your daily routine, you know?”
”Well, I don’t have the right to veto….”
Just as I was about to say something, the two of them shot back at me with enthusiasm.
””You don’t have a choice!””
With 2 beautiful women saying that, what could I do? I don’t wanna die, after all.
I thought I was just making excuses for myself, but I couldn’t resist Ms. Annabella’s charm.
I was sipping on my slightly lukewarm tea.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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