During dinner, I introduced Ria to the rest of the people living in the manor. Well, more like the rest of the people that eat at the same table as I do. I’m sure there are plenty of maids and other servants also living here.

  For her part, Ria wasn’t going to join the diable, until Thomas ordered her to. He said it would be his taste to firm if she truly was cured, but I feel like that might have been a lie. After he saw that Ria could eat just fine, he said that she would from now on join the servants for their meals instead of eating with us. Ria herself seemed more than fih that, so I didn’t ent on it and just let it be.

  Well, at least they let her stay, so everything is good now.

  “Ria. Are you feeling fine?” I asked her after we returo my room. I guess our room now.

  “Yes. I just … didn’t expect that I would be ordered to join the diable.”

  “Holy, her did I. At least they seemed to accept you, so we should be fine for now.”

  “Let’s hope so. But Ria, I hope you will uand this. You are now more important thao me. You are ected to me with the sve trad that means you are important. So if they do anything to you, it is the same as them doing it to me. You have to tell me if they do anything you don’t like to you.”

  “... yes, Master.” Ria said, bowing a little.

  “You don’t o call me Master. You just call me Brian.”

  “Brian. Yes. I will.”

  “Good. Now, I’m going to take a bath first and you take oer me. But before that, I want to see your status. I o see it for something I’ll do after the bath.”

  “My status? Sure. Status open.” Ria said to opeatus.

  Name: RhiannaRace: DhampirLevel: 39HP: 1090Mana: 109th: 675Defense: 385Magic: 635 Skills:Blood Magic LV.4 (Racial) Fire Magic LV.3Mana trol LV.3Fast Mana Recovery LV.1Internal Magic Teique LV.5Unarmed bat Teique LV.4Flickering Step LV.1Power Boost LV.4Defense Boost LV.1 Blood Sucker (Racial)Sve. Master: Brian Wood

  Wow. She is quite strong. Level 39 is no joke. She also has some nice skills. Other than the racial magic, she also has fire magic, like she mentioned. And Internal Magic Teique. Wonder what that is. Unarmed bat Teique should be what is says oin, something for fist fighting. Defense Boost is something I could use. Not for any real reason, it just sounds useful. Same goes for Power Boost. I think Alice also has Magic Boost, so there is a boost for everything. And Flickering Step. I think Laura mentiohat skill at some point. It is something where you el mana to your feet to move faster.

  “Ria. I don’t know the skill Internal Magic Teique. What does it do?” I asked.

  “Eh? You don’t? It allows me to quid instant cast magic, but only magic that takes pside my own body. I use it with Blood Rush aed Heart to boost my strength in a fight.”

  Heated Heart? Like H-Heated Heart? Like an actual spell card in Yugioh? It is a part of the HERO Fsh series of cards with E - Emergency Call, R - Righteous Justid O - Oversoul. They were all det cards for the time period, well, H-Heated Heart was the worst of them. And some are still good today. E-call is still amazing. R-justice isn’t that good any more, but back when people still used battle traps, it was nice. And O-soul is still used in some HERO builds, I think.

  … I got sidetracked.

  “I see. That does sound useful. But yeah, I didn’t know about the skill.”

  “But shouldn’t it be well known? I think a lot of adventurers use it as it is a lot easier than mastering all types of magic.”

  “I don’t have a need for that type of skill, as I ’t use any elemental magiyway. I only use summoning magic. But thanks for showing me. Do you want to see mine?” I asked.

  “I… Yes, I would. If you really are willing to show someone like me.”

  “I show you, but you must promise me ohing.”

  “You could order me. I am your sve after all.”

  “I won’t order you. Not in this case. I want your promise. And this isn’t for just while you are my sve, but forever. I want you to promise not to tell anyone about my status, no matter what. you promise that?”

  “I … I promise. I’ll ell anyone.”

  “Then I will … wait. I o make sure first.” I got up from the chair that I had been sitting on and walked to the door. I ope and looked both ways to firm that there was no one in the hallway. I then closed the dain and sat back down.

  “Hmm. Maybe I should take a precaution.”

  “Brian? What are you speaking of?” Ria asked.

  “I just don’t want ao walk in while I have my status open. And I also don’t want them to hear your surprised screams. So I’ll take a precaution.” I said as I opened my Pack Opener.

  I was actually gonna take out Dark Magi, but I noticed something else I could use. Promo Trades have that one monster. No, not Sorcerer of Dark Magic. Well, he is there as well, but I was actually thinking of another spellcaster from the promo trades.

  I traded 8 spellcaster type monsters for my new card, used the skill to put a sleeve and toploader on it and brought it out.

  “o Queen.”

  Spoiler[colpse]Ria didn’t reaue summoning o Queen, probably because she saw me summon all of the vampires earlier today. I think otherwise she would have had a rea.

  “Master. What may I do for you?” The purple skinned spellcaster asked. Being called ‘Master’ by a queen now. Wonder what is ? An emperor? But I don’t have an Emperor monster yet. I only have Emperor’s Holiday, but that isn’t a monster. peron is still in a Different Dimension Capsule.

  “I need a barrier that prevents aside hearing us or seeing us. you do that?”

  “Simple.” She answered. “Would you like to still be able to see the outside?”

  “Eh? You do that? Well then of course. As long as no oside see in.”

  “As you wish. Reality Wall.”

  Reality Wall? What? That sounds… strong? And it also sounds like Space magiot dark magic.

  (Because it isn’t dark magic. It doesn’t fall into any magic category that I have access to, so it is at least on the level of ara skill. Perhaps even a unique skill.) Laura said.

  (Well, she is the ‘Queen of the gaxies and mistress of the stars.’ so using some sort of space-time magic should be doable for her.)

  I wonder if she would teach me? I ’t learn most magic as I don’t have any elemental affinities, but perhaps something like space-time magic would be possible.

  “Brian?” Ria asked. “What is this?”

  “A barrier of some kind, right?”

  “Yes, it is. It doesn’t prevent any movement but creates an illusionary wall around you that won’t let those outside see or hear what is happening inside. I add a Dimensional Wall if you want to prevent movement as well.” o Queen offered.

  “No. I think this is enough for now. Thank you.” I thanked my summon before I turned back to Ria. “Now, to my status. Status open.”

  Name: Brian WoodRace: Human !Level: 48HP: 1220Mana: 176th: 345Defense: 545Magic: 465 Skills: Pack Opener LV.4 (unique)Different Dimension Factory LV.1 (unique) Telekinesis LV.2 (extra)Summoner’s Unity LV.2 (extra)Iory LV.2 (extra)Dungeon Founder (extra)Summon Water Spirit (extra)Health scious (extra) Mana trol LV.5 Water Spirit’s Blessing (Greater)Language prehension (humanoid)Sve MasterSves: Rhianna

  I saw Ria’s eyes noticeably widen as she looked at my status.

  “... Brian? Your skills? They are … strange.”

  “That is what you are catg onto? Not the fact that I have two unique skills or the fact that I have the system support?”

  “...” Ria went quiet when I said that and just stared at my status. I could see her eyes moving up and down a bit, like she was searg for something. “System Support? I don’t see anything like that.”

  “... Ria, do you know what the system support is?” I asked.

  “I’ve heard it is some amazing skill, but that’s it. But you don’t have a skill like that.”

  “That is because it isn’t a skill. It is … how do I expin it? I guess calling it an amazing skill is close enough to correct, but it isn’t actually a skill. But it is shown by the “!” mark at the end of my race tab.” I told her.

  “That? I thought it was a mark that you are special.”

  “Well, that isly wrong. Having system support does make you special. But enough about that, bay skills. The important part at the moment is Pack Opener. It allows me to make and use the cards I use for summoning. And those cards have effects other than just summoning a monster. Let me show you.” I said as I got out a copy of Level Up! “I want to increase my overall level, Level Up!”

  Name: Brian WoodRace: Human !Level: 50HP: 1240Mana: 178th: 355Defense: 555Magic: 475 Skills: Pack Opener LV.4 (unique)Different Dimension Factory LV.1 (unique) Telekinesis LV.2 (extra)Summoner’s Unity LV.2 (extra)Iory LV.2 (extra)Dungeon Founder (extra)Summon Water Spirit (extra)Health scious (extra) Mana trol LV.5 Water Spirit’s Blessing (Greater)Language prehension (humanoid)Sve MasterSves: Rhianna

  We both looked as my status updated iime.

  “WHAT?!” Ria yelled out. At least I didn’t put up this barrier for nothing.

  “Yeah. I do that.”

  “How? Why? What is that? you do that for me?”

  “Level Up. Because it just works like that. Again, Level Up. And yes, I do that for you. That is why I wao show you my status. And that isn’t even all of it.” I said as I got out another copy of Level Up! “ I want to increase the level of my Iory. Level Up.”

  Name: Brian WoodRace: Human !Level: 50HP: 1340Mana: 188th: 355Defense: 555Magic: 475 Skills: Pack Opener LV.4 (unique)Different Dimension Factory LV.1 (unique) Telekinesis LV.2 (extra)Summoner’s Unity LV.2 (extra)Iory LV.3 (extra)Dungeon Founder (extra)Summon Water Spirit (extra)Health scious (extra) Mana trol LV.5 Water Spirit’s Blessing (Greater)Language prehension (humanoid)Sve MasterSves: Rhianna

  Again, my status updated.

  “I also use it to increase the level of skills, as you just saw.”

  “...” I think I might have broken Ria. She is just standing there, silent.

  “I guess she needs a moment. o Queen, you take care of her for a bit? I’m going to go take a bath. Oh and you take down the barrier.”

  “Yes, Master.” My summon agreed.

  (Brian, for future reference, you don’t have to ask Ria to show you her status. As her Sve Master, you look at it through your status, by pressing on her name while you have your status open. Or you just think about it.) Laura informed me while I was washing myself.

  (Okay. Thanks for tellihat. But I also want Ria to really trust me. For some reason that definitely isn’t just the mission.)

  (I know.)

  (But Laura, if we have something like a link through the system already, could we use it to seal messages between us like I do with Lua?)

  (... I don’t know. I don’t think there has ever been ahat would have attempted that. Even the system link I did with Mia is rare. But it might be possible. Do you wao look into that?)

  (Go for it. It would be super useful if it were possible. And also look into if it is possible t others into the Factory while you are at it.)

  (I was already going to experiment that idea with Mia tonight. If we get her in, we test Miss Luext. Then we try Rhianna.)

  (Thanks for always w so hard, Laura. Don’t fet that I’ll hat B.E.S. Big Core tomorrow, so please get that as well. It is a super rare, so we ’t eve with a Different Dimension Capsule in time.)

  (Actually, I already have a capsule getting it. I activated it in the m, just in case. It won’t be ready by the time you wake up, but it should be ready by the time you finish breakfast and are ready to go.)

  (... Laura. I love you.)

  After my bath, filled by Aqua Spirit, I dressed up in my PJs before returning to the room that Ria was in.

  “So, did you have time to process all of that?” I asked.

  “... I think so. I still don’t really uand the whole system support thing, but I think I got the other parts. Except that I don’t really know what your skills do.”

  “That’s fine. You’ll get used to them soon. At the end of the day, I’m basically just a summoner. I summon monsters and they fight for me. All of my other stuff is just there to make that easier. Now go take a bath. I’ll thewo level ups on you and we go to bed.” I ordered her.

  I did have Aqua Spirit repce the bath water. No sharing it at this point. I also left her summoned, so that she could help Ria. I don’t know if she wants to, but I did tell her to make sure Ria lets the water drain after she has finished.

  Ria came out of the bath looking great. Not that she doesn’t usually look good, but after a good wash, her silver hair was shining. She had dressed in a nightgown that had been brought for her. Ahing I should be thankful for. Her own sleepwear was just a shirt and underwear. That thing should be more fortable.

  “Now then. I’ll use the level ups on you. One on your overall level and one on one of your skills.” I said. “What skill would you prefer?”

  “Would you pie?” Ria asked.

  “I ,but are you sure?”

  “You are my Master. I’ll do what you wao do.” Ria said.

  “Okay then. How about I use the skill level up on your Defense Boost? Your defense is your lowest stat and Defense Boost should help with that.” I offered.

  “Yes. If that is what you feel is best.”

  After the two level ups, Ria showed me her stats again.

  Name: RhiannaRace: DhampirLevel: 41HP: 1100Mana: 11th: 685Defense: 445Magic: 645 Skills:Blood Magic LV.4 (Racial) Fire Magic LV.3Mana trol LV.3Fast Mana Recovery LV.1Internal Magic Teique LV.5Unarmed bat Teique LV.4Flickering Step LV.1Power Boost LV.4Defense Boost LV.2 Blood Sucker (Racial)Sve. Master: Brian Wood

  Good. The level ups worked fine. I didn’t think they wouldn’t, but there could have been some sve BS in the way.

  I unsummohe two monsters ah went into our own beds. Well, Ria was sleeping on a mattress on the floor, not in a bed.

  “Good night.” I said to Ria as I switched off the lights.

  “Good night.” She answered.

  It really was going to be good. Because I had a real good reason to know that Ria had really accepted me.

  Mission: Good MasterSve Rhianna respects you as her Master.Reward: Kit DragonmaidGot a Dragonmaid. I’ll look into what she do tomorrow. Maybe she help with Mystik Wok things or something. She is a Kit Dragonmaid after all.

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