[Chapter 328 Comments.]
[ScarletzWolf: hmmm talking about the weather, good conditions and long range... are you going to use an illusion to set up a storm? or utilize haruka’s familiar…read more]
[DarkSlayer: When talking about the slaves, it reminds about me a corporate worker who are look dead inside, just like a zombie. There is a story when…read more]
[Keltic_Spirit: I want to ask, what are families limited to? And what are the communication limitations? She should be able to communicate with different species.]
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"Hmm?" Theo looked at them. It seemed Haruka was helping her as they were chatting happily.
When Haruka noticed Theo, Haruka immediately came and greeted him. "Teacher!"
Theo nodded before his gaze turned to the blond-haired slave, who seemed to be lowering her head and standing behind Haruka. "Who is this?"
"She is Lithia. I happen to meet her while looking around, so I can’t help but ask her to tell me more about this world."
Theo didn’t really care about how they met. The most important thing from this girl was actually the spear on her back. It was as if the author was trying to imply something through Haruka.
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’No. No way. The author wants me to accept her as my maid by bringing her with Haruka? Is he insane? It’s true that I can teach someone to a high level even if they are not talented, but…’ Theo fell silent for a moment, noticing another possible reason.
’Wait a minute. A spear? If I accept her as the maid, I will have no choice but to teach her a bit, right? That also means I’ll have to use a spear, my main weapon.
’In other words, if I accept her, I will be able to use a spear on this mission. One reader is already complaining about the Sword King, so does the author want me to balance it by showing my main weapon?
’Should I follow the author’s route? Then again, I haven’t gotten a single spear this whole time, so by taking this route, I’ll be able to figure out my spear’s ability and wield my main weapon after so long.’
Theo’s expression turned solemn, examining Lithia from top to bottom.
Lithia flinched as she instinctively took a step back. She felt like she was being seized. If Theo took a fancy to her, she would be in a lot of trouble.
Haruka tilted her head in confusion, wondering if her teacher was interested in her.
After some consideration, Theo asked, "Do you want to be my maid?"
"Maid?!" She looked shocked. As she expected, Theo wanted to make her that kind of slave.
But even more surprising, Haruka actually dropped her jaws and looked at her with a face filled with jealousy.
’Why are you even making that kind of face? Aren’t you his student?’ Lithia was screaming inwardly.
However, the real reason why Haruka looked jealous was because a maid was much closer than a student. She wasn’t even a personal student, so becoming his maid would make Theo teach her more. After all, it was to protect Mia and assist him.
Lithia was even more shocked by the admiral suddenly coming to him. "Teacher Theo!"
He was taken aback by the presence of a slave. "A sword slave?"
Theo pointed at her while asking, "If I want her, what should I do?"
"The sword slaves we will bring on the expedition are registered with the kingdom as their owner. If you want her, I can always give it to you with my authority. It’s just I’d like to know why."
Lithia almost dropped her jaw as she thought, ’Why are you even agreeing to it? No, wait. Why would the admiral be this polite to him? Who is he?’
Theo casually said, "I need a maid for the expedition. That should be enough reason, right?"
"That’s…" Gonzalez nodded in understanding, as if it weren’t the first time he encountered such a thing. Even he sometimes thought that way. Even though he could have her just by ordering her, owning one would give a better feeling. "Alright. I’ll take care of the procedure if you want."
"Thanks." Theo turned back to the shocked Lithia and said, "As you have heard, I want you to be my maid. However, I’m not going to force you. If you don’t plan to serve me, then your status will remain.
"If you want to follow me as my maid, it will only be for five years." Theo stopped for a moment. "How long does a slave stay as one?"
"It depends on her condition." Gonzalez examined her. "Hmm. Beautiful… spear… Aren’t you the fallen aristocrat? What was the name of that family again? Her father was a commoner who became a baron because of his spear skill. I don’t know why her family fell though. Usually, an aristocrat is turned into a slave until their death or their master gives them their freedom. But she can probably work hard and free herself within ten years."
Theo raised five fingers. "Five years. Follow me for five years, and I’ll give you your freedom. And during those five years, I will teach you spearmanship."
"!!!" Gonzalez looked surprised. He, of course, had heard Theo’s reputation. There was a reason why he was sought-after. It was because of his ability as a teacher. If he truly taught her personally, she would probably become a monster in the future.
At the same time, Haruka couldn’t believe it. She never thought a random person would have the chance to be taught by Theo that easily. And his teaching would be much more extensive than his eleven students.
Haruka tugged Theo’s sleeve and said, "Teacher… Do you need another maid?"
Theo smiled wryly and patted her head. He turned back to Lithia. "What do you think? I’ll only make this one offer. If you don’t wish to become my maid for five years, just shake your head. I’m not so petty as to hold a grudge. All you need to do is just take care of my daughter. That’s all."
Both Haruka and Gonzalez glared at Lithia, their eyes screaming, ’Just accept it!’