Into the Creations 1259

## Chapter 1259 – 1259. Dark Moon

There were two identification cards.

One was a Neo London Class 3 Citizen ID, and the other was a Class 2 Knight Qualification Certificate proving she was a Squire.

In the original game, there were a huge number of classes to choose from. Just as mages were divided into black mages, alchemists, and elemental mages, the warrior class was also quite diverse. Vikings, knights, warriors, bladers, and so on.

Knights were among the highest ranks within the warrior class. Not just anyone could become a knight simply by having strength. Knights were a profession that only recognized warriors could attain. They were the elite of the elite.

As impressive as knights were, their titles varied depending on their rank. Knights were generally ranked from 3rd to 6th class. 1st class were called Honors, and 2nd class were called Squires. Knights of 7th class or higher were called Master Knights.

“…A 2nd class knight, a Squire, wants to become a maid?”

Knights were welcomed everywhere. Especially in Neo London, they were treated like minor nobles. Master Knights were practically generals.

“It seems the path of a knight is not for me, so I gave it up.”

“…That must have been a difficult decision. Is there any particular reason?”

“Not really. If I had to say… I guess I got tired of it.”

She didn’t want to talk about it.

I didn’t press her. Her giving up the path of a knight was her choice. And since she had a knight’s qualification, in a way, she couldn’t be said to be not a knight at all. She was just a knight without affiliation.

Besides, didn’t I also have things I didn’t want to talk about? The Battle Mage Project. Just thinking about it made me annoyed.

“I didn’t have time to prepare a resume. Is it okay if I explain verbally?”

“It’s fine. We have plenty of time.”

Yuria began to speak with a calm expression.

“I am an orphan. I was left at the Neo London Public Orphanage when I was a child, and I don’t even remember it. Later, my talent as a warrior was recognized, and the director recommended me to the Neo Round Table. With their support, I entered the Female Knight Training Center.”

“So there was such a system…”

I looked at the recommendation letter as I listened to her. It was a recommendation letter written by the head of the training center himself. It was full of praise, stating that she was very outstanding, capable, and diligent.

“I trained at the Knight Training Center for 17 years. I received my 2nd class knight qualification two years ago.”

“As a Squire, you could have joined a pretty good knight order.”

“Yes. In fact, several reputable knight orders made offers, but I rejected them all.”

“Why?”

“I tried to obtain a 3rd class knight qualification by using the time I could stay at the Knight Training Center. The difference between a Squire and a Knight is huge.”

“And then you changed your mind and gave up the path of a knight?”

“Yes.”

To give up being a knight and become a maid for that reason… It was a bit absurd, but I didn’t show it. I respected her choice.

“The Knight Training Center… The Round Table Council that sponsored you just let you go?”

“I have a debt of about 350 million credits to the Round Table Council. The repayment period is 7 years. If I can’t repay it… I’ll end up working for the Round Table Council.”

350 million.

I was speechless for a moment at the absurd amount.

“…You’re going to work as a maid to pay off that debt?”

“After working as a maid for a year, I plan to get a maid qualification.”

“A year?”

“The basic requirement for a maid qualification is one year of experience as a maid. I’m aiming for a triple or higher grade.”

I nodded.

The maid qualification was very powerful. Like the knight qualification, the maid qualification also had grades, and among them, the triple grade allowed one to get a job in a noble family or a large corporation with an annual salary of over 100 million.

According to her plan, she would be able to pay off her debt within 5 years at the latest.

“I understand your vision. So now all that’s left is salary negotiation…”

“I’m satisfied with a salary of 2 million credits. Instead, I would like you to provide room and board. And I want to serve you by your side, Master.”

“Everything else is fine, but 2 million credits is not okay. That’s less than the basic salary for a maid.”

“Then… I’ll accept whatever you give me, Master.”

I scratched my head.

The biggest reason for hiring a maid or butler was for the purpose of showing off. Therefore, the more outstanding a maid’s appearance, the higher her salary would be.

“…How about a basic 12 million credits? Of course, I’ll give you bonuses separately.”

“That’s great.”

Yuria smiled.

The discussion continued for another 15 minutes. There were many other things to discuss. Since it was a contract between individuals, it was normal to discuss it for at least 2 hours, but Yuria didn’t object to any of the conditions I set. It seemed like she wanted to sign the contract as soon as possible and become my maid.

I became a little suspicious of her.

‘Could she be a scammer?’

But if so, I didn’t know what she was after.

‘I don’t have much wealth. Is she an assassin? …Why would an assassin want to be a maid?’

I couldn’t find an answer even after racking my brain. I decided to be wary of Yuria.

“Master. I’ve signed the contract. It’s your turn to sign.”

She handed me a pen and the contract. There was no need to read the contract. I had written most of the clauses myself. There were a few clauses that a lawyer would throw away in disgust, but they were cleverly inserted.

“…You read it properly, right? It feels like only 5 seconds have passed since I gave you the contract.”

“Speed reading is one of my specialties.”

“If you read it, then it’s fine.”

I signed the contract. I glanced at Yuria’s signature. It was written in cursive, and it was so elegant that I was impressed.

‘What kind of signature is like a work of art?’

In comparison, my handwriting was… I quietly swallowed the sigh that was about to come out.

Holding the contract in her hand, she smiled more brightly than ever.

“Hehe… Now I’ve become your official maid, Master. I’m very… happy.”

“I’m glad you don’t dislike it. Please take care of me, Yuria.”

“I will serve you with all my heart, Master.”

***

I left the cafe with Yuria.

Instead of going home, we headed to the department store. It was to buy furniture and food for her to use. I didn’t know how to cook, so she would be in charge of the food.

“Is there any dish you would like?”

“Not really. Just make whatever you’re good at.”

“I’m good at so many dishes that I’m having trouble deciding. Would it be okay to have steak today?”

“Sure. But let’s buy high-quality ingredients. I can’t eat cheap stuff. We also need drinks, so let’s buy some wine.”

“I will only use the best ingredients. Please trust my judgment, Master.”

Her judgment was amazing. She spent a whopping 50,000 credits on food. Even considering that the amount of food was enough for a week, 50,000 credits felt a bit excessive.

Of course, I didn’t show any reaction on the outside. I didn’t want to appear as a petty employer who would complain about mere food to her.

However, a few questions arose, so I asked her.

“Do you like eel?”

“Eel is a famous health food. I bought it for you, Master. Natural eel is very rare in Neo London.”

“I don’t like eel jelly.”

“90% of the citizens of Neo London dislike eel jelly. I’m also in that 90%. Don’t worry about the eel. I’ll cook it deliciously for you.”

I nodded. I didn’t disagree that eel was a health food.

‘She bought it because it’s good for stamina… No, that can’t be it.’

There was no reason for that.

She bought oysters and abalone in addition. It must be a coincidence. She bought other seafood as well.

We applied for a delivery service for the purchased food. It would be delivered to the house around 5 PM.

“Master. It’s a bit awkward to say this, but… How about getting a new suit?”

“A suit? Is it weird?”

I looked down at my body. Men in Neo London almost always had to wear suits. An adult man who didn’t wear a suit was considered rude. I thought the suit looked pretty good on me since my body was trained in the military.

“It’s not weird. You look very handsome. But… the problem is that it’s not a Neo London brand suit.”

“……That’s the only problem?”

“The pride of Neo London gentlemen in their domestic brands is more than you think. Suits made in other countries are considered cheap and lacking in dignity. You might not be openly ignored, but you could be subtly looked down upon.”

“So that’s why some people weren’t friendly to me.”

I gave a bitter smile.

No one had told me such trivial but helpful information. If she hadn’t told me, it would have taken quite a while for me to realize it.

“And it would be better to change your watch as well.”

“My watch too? This one is fine?”

“The current trend in Neo London is pocket watch-type watches.”

Yuria took out a pocket watch from her pocket. The lid of the pocket watch had a fancy pattern engraved on it, and the gold watch chain had a luxurious feel.

“Everything is trendy.”

“Neo London is very sensitive to trends. Even if you’re just a little behind the trend, you’ll be subtly mocked and despised. I don’t want you to be treated like that, Master.”

“I can’t stand being ignored. I have to do business, how can I stand it? Let’s do as you say. Will you pick out a suit that suits me?”

“Of course, Master.”

Another 100,000 credits were spent.

Next, we went to a furniture store. There was almost no metal furniture, and most of it was wooden. Furniture was also subject to trends.

Yuria carefully and meticulously examined the bed.

“This bed is good. Let me check it for a moment.”

“Check? Well, that’s what display models are for.”

She took off her boots, which looked like combat boots, and climbed onto the bed. Then she got down on all fours. Her skirt barely covered her buttocks. Of course, her thighs were exposed. The black knife holster that wrapped around her thighs felt sexy.

“Yuria…? You don’t usually lie down on a bed?”

“That’s not how you can properly check the performance of a bed.”

Yuria put strength into her hands and knees. The bed and her body swayed. Startled, I moved closer behind her. I couldn’t let others see her buttocks. Only I would see them.

They were black panties.

They weren’t as revealing as the purple panties she had shown earlier, but since they were thongs, her white buttocks were exposed. And in the center, a clear axe mark was visible.

Her buttocks swayed with the bed. I felt the blood rushing to my lower body and broke out in a cold sweat. Fortunately, she seemed satisfied with the bed and immediately got off.

“The performance is good. I’ll take this bed. I’ve memorized the bed’s model name, so I’ll go find an employee… Master? Are you feeling unwell?”

She looked at me, who was awkwardly sitting on the edge of the bed, and asked me with a worried expression. I deliberately crossed my legs to cover my slightly erect penis.

“I’m also checking the performance of the bed. Just wait a moment. You have to sit on a bed for about a minute to know if it’s a good bed.”

“Is that so? Then I’ll sit next to you and check as well.”