Though I didn't reach level Five after playing with the plump ass of Maria, thankfully, I woke up energised the next morning in my enormous bed. I felt so comfortable, thanks to the freshly washed sheets and the scent of Maria's body left inside them.
'Maybe I should give her a reward and take her body as she begged me last night.'
The thought passed quickly because the suspect appeared wearing only a micro thong and no bra, letting her soft, tanned breasts sway while grinning at the door.
"Master, I have finished preparing breakfast, and the bath should be ready afterwards. Today, the knights will start their practice in three hours, while I have arranged a meeting with the current knight commander in two hours."
'What?' The moment she spoke, I realised there wasn't a lie in her voice and it shocked me.
I made Maria into a succubus to help me with my daily needs.
However, the moment she became a succubus, it felt like her abilities had surpassed the previous Maria. Not only did her culinary and service skills increase, but her confidence and what seemed to be other skills also opened for her.
Before I could ask her why, a sudden bleep sounded in my head, at first, I thought it might be Seraphina, but then the beautiful voice started speaking like an automaton.
[System Notice]
[Succubus Knight - Maria has become a pseudo heroine and demon, allowing her to gain skills naturally and by improving her level through sexual acts with her Master.]
'!!!'
This information felt like it would change everything if Maria grew stronger like me. Then wouldn't she be able to protect and serve me forever as long as I keep showing her affection?
'Though more succubi might help, for now, I just want to focus on Maria and learn more about her.'
"Maria, you did a great job. I hope you understand. I truly appreciate your help." Her face lit up like a firework the moment she heard my words.
The moment I slid off my bed, she stepped forward and dressed me. At first, I felt this might be embarrassing. But it felt good, because it was Maria dressing me.
"Master, thank you. I will do my best to serve you even better, be it morning, noon or night~ mwah."
"Don't get too cheeky. You will be rewarded, but for now, get dressed and let's have breakfast together. In my house, the maids are family."
"Oh my, but I am the only maid..."
"Then you are my only family right now. Are you pleased?"
"Of course!" Maria beamed as we headed downstairs.
**
After breakfast and a quick bath, I finally stood ready to visit the knight order. I wore a noble tunic and a pair of pants with a loose, stretchy material.
I didn't want them to ask me to perform and be wearing a stiff or tight-fitted outfit, which could jeopardise my meeting with the lovely Claire Ravenscroft.
'My eyes and voice cannot charm her. However, I can see the flow of magic and my dynamic vision has improved greatly.'
"Master, shall we head out?" Maria called behind me, wearing an odd choice of clothes. She wore a long maid outfit, even her cleavage covered by an undershirt, while at her waist, she carried a sword that seemed to be a type of rapier. "What's wrong, looking at me like that?"
"N-Nothing, you just look absolutely stunning."
"Ah..." Her beautiful almond cheeks turned darker as she lowered her face. It seemed a compliment unrelated to sex or her body caused her to act shy. "Master is a woman killer..."
"Stop being silly. Come with me. Let's go. Please remind me what is the Knight Commander's name?"
"Anduin, Master. He seemed to be quite corrupt and even offered me five silver to sleep with him." Maria's eyes flashed golden when she told me this. I could tell she wanted me to be jealous, but the truth didn't even enter my mind.
However, since she wanted to feel special, this maid achieved more than I imagined. I would give it to her.
My hand grasped her chest and pulled her towards me, the rough force causing her to gasp before I kissed her lips. I didn't take my time and playfully pulled her tongue with mine as her cheeks brightened in red."Serve me well. You are only mine, and no other can touch or dream of touching you. Understand?"
"Y-Yes..." Maria gasped for breath the moment I released her and gave me a nod before walking forward, her smile and tail waving from side to side. "Ah, master was so sexy when jealous. I can't wait to ride him later, maybe as a reward for serving him so well... Ehehe..."
A few moments later, I arrived at the entrance to the knight's training field and their order, which seemed to have the emblem of a shield and spear crossed.I did not recognise the insignia, but it didn't matter. A young male knight spotted me, and the moment he saw me, his eyes widened in shock.
"Wait a moment! This is for authorised personnel only." He seemed to be quite pleasant, so I gave him a nod and formed a fake smile before taking out my insignia and the document from the knight captain. "W-What? This..."
"I am here to meet the knight commander Anduin Alcot. Also, the lord has assigned me as an interim noble and lord of the Noctis household. Here are my documents."
The young knight gave me a polite salute. He seemed to be a noble rather than a conscripted commoner. Once he saw my status and the documents, he helped me. "I'll guide you to the commander's barracks, sir!"
"Thank you, brother."
Once he heard my reply, the young knight seemed to feel more at ease, likely the third or fourth son of his family to be here. He guided me to the training yard and various features. "Here is where we train the recruits. Please wait a moment, and I shall ask someone to fetch the commander."
"Okay."
After giving me another salute, the young knight hurried off, leaving Maria and me alone.
What impressed me was he didn't once look at Maria but only looked at me and spoke with his eyes matching mine. A very well-mannered young man.
Woosh!
An arrow suddenly shot in the air, but the wind took a chaotic turn and sent it shooting towards my chest.
"Ah... please dodge it!" A beautiful voice sounded as a female knight with blonde hair holding her bow shouted towards me.
I calmly lifted my arm, and with a gentle twist of my finger, the arrow slid past my open hand, creating a cut before shooting into the ground and missing Maria by several inches.
"Ah!" The beautiful female knight watched me with her eyes widening before she snapped to her senses and rushed over towards me. All the while, the rest of the recruits seemed to stop and watch me in awe, or rather the heavenly beauty rushing towards me...
'Claire Ravenscroft... such a beauty even when you were younger.'
"I'm really sorry for wounding you, sir..." Claire wore a full set of armour but still looked stunning. It seems like a top-tier heroine in the future. She had an incredible appearance. Even Maria seemed to lose slightly compared to her. 'Of course, that's in her current form; in her succubus form, Maria is the best.'
"It's fine. I am just relieved my maid wasn't hurt."
[Crusader Hero - Claire Ravenscroft Affection Points +5]
[Crusader Hero - Claire Ravenscroft felt admiration for you to injure yourself for your servant. Her mother was a maid for her father and suffered a horrible fate and treatment. Thus, seeing your actions as a fellow noble, she felt a sense of camaraderie.]
[Current Affection Points: 5]
[Affection Level: Neutral]
"A-Ah... sorry, I will help heal your wound. It is the least I can do."
'No... healing magic of the divine type will only cause me intense pain!' My mind suddenly became panicked from her suggestion, out of complete fear, that I took a step forward, closing her hand that glowed, the action burning my palm slightly. "I would rather avoid wasting a promising knight's mana—there is a long day ahead, after all. Instead a bandage and cleaning should be fine, no?"
"B-But..." Claire bit her lips and nodded with a hesitant nod before grasping my wrist and shaking her head. "No, I should say thank you. Let me take you to the medical room. I will help you tend to the wound. Lord..."
"Call me Noctis—there is no need for me to brag about my title with a fellow knight. It's a pleasure to meet you, and I should be joining your Knight Order today."
"My name is C-Claire... just Claire! I look forward to working with you, Lord Noctis." Claire nodded while looking at my wound. The blood continued to drip from my wrist.
[Crusader Hero - Claire Ravenscroft Affection Points +1]
It seemed the cut was worse than I thought while trying to act cool... Why did I use [Shadow Whip] to pull the arrow towards me!?
'It hurts, and I want to hurry and fix it!'