novelraw 013. Master Thief
013. Master Thief
"From this moment forward, your identity is that of my personal maid, and your job is to serve me in all my daily needs, understand?"
After Xinlai finished speaking, she looked Eve up and down without any hesitation.
Her long purple hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and the newly tied bandage made her forehead look slightly adorable.
Those large, amethyst-like eyes were staring straight at her own flawless, crystal-clear, well-defined jade feet, and above that, a high nose bridge and tightly pursed cherry lips.
She was wearing the mage's robe given to her by Lorenz, and underneath she was wrapped tightly in a magic-blocking cloth.
Whether it was because it was wrapped too tightly or because it was naturally so plump, the pair of small watermelons were held high, their grooves so deep that the bottom could not be seen.
"Hmph... his true nature is exposed now!"
"abnormal."
Eve noticed Xinlai's gaze and heard him ask her to be his personal maid. Instantly, she felt that she had seen through the man's dirty thoughts.
Xinlai gave her a cold glance and started getting dressed on her own.
"If you don't want to, the castle is short of someone to clean the restrooms, you can do that too—"
Before she could finish speaking, Eve hurriedly interrupted, "Then, then I'd better..."
The comic books she had secretly read flashed through her mind; without exception, all the personal maids ended up becoming the male protagonist's lovers.
But compared to cleaning the bathroom...
Eve had no other choice.
She lowered her head, her voice barely audible, "I...I'll be your personal maid..."
Xinlai was taken aback.
He had thought this girl was strong-willed and would grit her teeth and endure even being asked to clean toilets, given her repeated attempts to assassinate him. He never expected her to give in so quickly.
Is this... the first step towards depravity?
"Come here then," Xinlai turned around, slightly raising her hands, "help me put on my coat."
"……oh."
Eve reluctantly walked to the coat rack, stood on tiptoe, and with her slender fingers, laboriously hooked down the coat hanging at the highest point. Then she stood behind Xinlai and awkwardly tried to dress him.
Her rapid, shallow breaths pattered almost imperceptibly against Xinlai's back. Her plump little watermelons bumped against his back from time to time, their movements full of awkwardness and restraint.
The unique floral fragrance emanating from her wafted out slowly as she raised her hand and bent over; it was faint and pleasant.
It's probably been soaked in all sorts of potent magical baths over the years, and it's become quite flavorful.
However, judging from her clumsy manner, this young lady clearly had no experience in serving others.
As soon as one sleeve was pulled up, the other side of the shirt slipped down; after finally managing to stuff Xinlai's hand into the sleeve, the shirt inside was torn into a crumpled mess.
Eve, her face flushed from all the commotion, stood behind Xinlai, whimpering.
"..."
"Your service skills are no less than those of a mature banana."
"Who told you to wear such big clothes!" Eve grumbled, her voice tinged with resentment, as she tugged at the hem of her coat.
Xinlai reluctantly straightened her clothes, strode towards the door, and left her final instructions before leaving:
"Now, immediately, go find the other maids in the castle and learn how to serve your master. Understand?"
Feeling humiliated and at a loss, Eve stood there, her face burning hot like a ripe apple.
She didn't dare look Xinlai in the eye, and could only lower her head slightly, her gaze drifting to the carpet beside her.
"I...I understand."
"Tonight, I want to see the attitude of a witch who understands what it means to be dependent on others."
After Xinlai finished speaking, she glanced at her one last time.
He gently closed the door, but did not leave immediately. Instead, he stood there, listening quietly to the sounds inside.
As soon as the door closed, Eve couldn't help but look around. Making sure no one was there, she muttered under her breath, "Damn it! He's a complete bastard..."
squeak-
The door was pushed open.
Eve froze instantly. Although she tried to remain silent, the last words still escaped her lips:
"You big bad guy!"
Xinlai stared at her.
Eve was so startled that a single hair stuck out of her head, and she became even more embarrassed. Her jade-like toes gripped the carpet tightly, and her hands were nervously clasped behind her back. She dared not move an inch.
Xinlai walked slowly to her, her tall figure casting a shadow, and a sense of oppression was overwhelming.
"Ah~"
Eve gritted her teeth to suppress her gasp, her small hands instantly clenched into fists, her head lowered, her body trembling slightly.
Xinlai nodded in satisfaction, released the hand that had gently pinched her waist, and turned to leave.
Eve, who had squeezed out two tears of embarrassment, stood there stunned.
Is it that sensitive? It reacts so strongly to a touch on the lower back?
If we really did something else...
……
Sin Lai boarded the carriage and sped towards Hamilton Academy of Magic. In the back of the carriage was a whole chest of gold.
He's going to the magic academy to buy supplies.
With money to buy cultivation resources, one no longer needs to be timid or hesitant.
You completed the mission brilliantly, and Eve has become your right-hand woman unharmed.
[Your mission has been updated! Raise Eve to level 30! And help her pass the official mage exam at Hamilton Academy of Magic!]
You have been given a chance to learn a skill.
You have gained 10 assignable attribute points.
Your level has increased from 22 to 23.
Your base attributes have been improved.
Name: Aryan Bomirt Sinlai
Race: Human (Short-lived race)
[Level: 23]
[HP: 1600/1600]
【Magic Power: 6400/6400】
Experience points: 0/16600
【属性：体力23、奥术20、力量23、技巧20、敏捷23、精神23】
[Skills: Hyperdimensional Link Lv.1, Mutual Appreciation Lv.1, Whirlwind Slash Lv.5, Cleave Lv.6, Thrust Lv.5, Fireball Lv.1, Illumination Lv.2, Purification Lv.2, Health Regeneration Lv.2]
The rewards for completing the system task were so generous... Xin Lai pondered for a moment and then chose to learn a skill.
You can choose one of the following three: "Master Thief", "Fire Ley Line", or "Earn a Fortune".
[Master Thief Lv.1: That's mine! Why is it in your hands? After acquiring this skill, you can randomly steal one item within a 100-meter radius each day.]
[Fire Leyline Lv.1: Unrivaled in the world, enemies from the earth. After acquiring this skill, activating fire attribute will cause flames to burn from the feet of enemy units, 110 MP/second]
【Earn a Fortune Daily Lv.1: Will gold coins fall from the sky? After obtaining this skill, you will receive one gold coin every day】
The master thief is indeed amazing; it's a concept-level skill. Who knows what he'll steal? It could be a fallen leaf on the ground, or it could be treasures from the king's vault...
It's certainly good that you can learn Flame Leyline as an offensive spell directly, but Xinlai doesn't think the enemy would be stupid enough to stand still and let him burn them.
Making a fortune every day sounds good, but for Xinlai, it's just a drop in the ocean and not very useful... If it really becomes useful, it will be a long time from now.
After much deliberation, Xin Lai chose the skill [Master Thief Lv.1]. No matter what she could steal, once she got her hands on it, it was hers.
Just in case—and I mean just in case—Xin Lai accidentally wanders around the national treasury one day and accidentally activates her Master Thief Lv.1 skill, and accidentally obtains something extremely valuable…
You have learned the skill "Master Thief" lv.1.
You can still perform one master thief act today.
As Xin Lai watched the street scenes rushing past, she couldn't resist the urge to activate a skill.
What if we actually got something good...?
On their way to Hamilton Academy of Magic, the carriage unfortunately passed by the church where Alaya was located.
You have received Alaya's intimate underwear.
Xinlai: -`д´-?
Looking at the ice silk panties that suddenly appeared in my hand, white with red silk embellishments and a cute little pattern in the center, they felt smooth to the touch and exuded a faint warmth and body fragrance...
"Ahem." Xin Lai coughed lightly, subtly pulled the carriage curtain closed, and stuffed the thing into her pocket.
……
"Eh... eh?"
Alaya, who was sitting upright at the table reading a book, suddenly stiffened, feeling that she was inexplicably a little closer to the stool...
Her face flushed red instantly, and she quickly got up, covering her skirt. She looked around shyly and warily, but there was no one else in the room except her.
"Who...who is it?!"
"..."
Looking at the street scene outside the window, Xinlai felt a little bored, so he put all the available attribute points into arcane magic.
Arcane, literally translated, is magical talent; adding all of it can generally make up for some talent gaps.
However, after adding points, it doesn't feel like you're being significantly strengthened, unlike when you add points to attributes like strength and agility.
After adding arcane magic, Xinlai didn't feel like she had gained any brains.
"Sigh... I need to find some time to study again..."
At that moment, he suddenly remembered that the hyperdimensional link had not been used today.
The main reason was to use up all the attempts; it would be a waste not to. It had nothing to do with wanting to experience Eve's perspective.
After all, Xinlai studied the Spring and Autumn Annals.
Xinlai quickly activated the magic circuits within her body, slowly absorbing magic and injecting it into her body.
Hyperdimensional links, activated!
Suddenly, my vision blurred, the whole world began to spin, and gradually plunged into darkness.
A feeling like sleep paralysis came over me; I was conscious but completely unable to control my body.