Oh my God… How did I muster this courage… This is so embarrassing!! What a strange personality I have—sometimes an introvert who can barely speak, and other times a social savior defending his friends. What a contradiction… But the way I stood up and defended Maris was amazing… Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God, this is so embarrassing.
Who do you think you are when you defend a servant in front of a princess, now I'm sure I look like an idiot to the princess, and now she's laughing at me in her chambers while having sex with her virile guards! I'm such a big asshole... And all I got from this was losing my daily meals until I apologize to the princess… Wait, should I convince Sabrina to help me stage a rebellion? But what if she tries to kill me again like last time? fuck.
This time, I'll seriously submit my resignation. But what will I do after resigning? Oh my God, what kind of mess am I in now? If only I could turn back time and stop myself from helping Maris. Speaking of Maris, her body was very sexy, but strangely enough, I have no desire to masturbate on her, is that love?
Damn it. When I first heard about the idea of being transported to another world, all I could think about was gaining immense power, saving the world, and then enjoying a harem beyond count. I thought I'd be like the protagonists of my favorite stories, like Satou, Hajime, or any of those lucky bastards who end up with endless powers and harems... But unfortunately, unlike them, all I got was an NPC class and a room.
I hope this changes... I hope the path of the divine hero awaits me. I just want one ability... just one simple skill like Slash or Fire Bolt. Any of those fucking powers. I just want to become someone who can fight. Please, fate, smile at me just once, because right now... I'm struggling! Please.
Knock! Knock!
As I lay on my bed, pleading with fate, I heard someone knocking at the door. I quickly got up, making sure I wasn't crying, and headed to open it. It's probably Maris, here to apologize to me. Sure enough, when I opened the door, the first thing I saw was a face with cow ears and small horns. Yes, it was Maris.
"Hello, Maris," I said, smiling at her.
"Laos..." she murmured, looking at me shyly.
"Come in, don't talk outside," I said as I stepped aside to let her in.
Once inside, she reached under her clothes and pulled out something wrapped in several napkins.
"What's this?" I asked.
Ignoring my question, she sat down and began unwrapping it, her face red with embarrassment. After a few moments, the contents were revealed—a chicken thigh from lunch. She was offering it to me. She's an angel, I swear.
"This is my chicken thigh. You can have it as thanks for helping me yesterday," she said, looking up at me.
"No way. What about you?" I asked.
"Don't worry. The others will bring more soon," she replied, handing me the chicken thigh.
"The others?" I questioned, still refusing to take it.
"I planned with Petal and the others to gather some thighs and eat them together in your room because we're friends," she said, pushing the chicken thigh closer to me.
Suddenly, someone shoved the door open, and three people walked in. Yes, it was Petal, Evol, and Camelia. As I stared at them, I noticed Petal holding a bag. Oh my God, they're insane!
"Let the chicken feast begin!" Petal exclaimed, opening the bag as he sat on the floor, grinning like a mischievous cat.
"Where on earth did you get all these thighs?!" I asked, shocked by the bag's contents.
"A little bit of stealing!" Petal replied with a sly smile, biting into a thigh.
"You stole all this? You're unbelievable," I said, staring at him in disbelief.
After that, I accepted Maris's chicken thigh and gave her the warmest smile I could muster. We started eating, and they were all so happy. Honestly, I was happy too. These are my new friends, far from the cursed world I came from... Despite the struggles I face here, this world has given me things I couldn't have before. This world means a lot to me. Man, I've only been here for less than five days, and I'm already deeply attached. I'm excited to see what the future holds for me in Staria!
"Will you apologize to the princess?" Camelia asked.
"You should apologize; refusing will only bring more trouble," said Evol, holding three chicken thighs in one hand.
"Evol, you idiot! We're all eating here too. Don't hog everything for yourself!" Petal shouted, snatching a thigh from Evol's hand.
"I think I'll just ask for my resignation," I said while chewing on the chicken. My God, these spices are amazing!
"Why?!" Maris asked, looking a little sad.
"Because I simply can't apologize… I can't even imagine myself apologizing to that damn princess," I replied.
"And what will you do after resigning?" Evol asked as he discreetly slipped a chicken thigh into his pocket, winking at me as if to keep quiet. What a crafty minotaur.
In truth, there wasn't much I could do after resigning. If I had at least one combat class, I could've become an adventurer, but right now, I'm just an NPC.
"I don't know, honestly. Do you have any suggestions for work?" I asked, reaching for a second chicken thigh.
"You could assist at a shop or collect goods and work as a traveling merchant," Camelia suggested.
"And where would I get the money to buy goods?" I asked.
"Stealing," Petal said, searching for the thigh Evol had hidden.
"Get away from me, you cat, or I'll punch you. I told you I didn't hide anything," Evol said, shoving Petal away.
"I saw you! Don't lie!" the cat-eared one replied.
"Hey, you two, knock it off! You're not kids fighting over a stolen chicken thigh!" Camelia yelled.
"You talk a lot about stealing, Petal. Were you a thief in the past?" I asked, realizing how foolish my question was.
"Yes, when I was a slave, a group of wretched thieves bought me to work for them. Since I'm half catfolk, my agility and speed are better than a regular human's. That's when I started my career as a thief," he said, stepping away from Evol after giving up.
"That's sad," I replied.
"In fact, they didn't just use me for stealing; they forced me to become an assassin… It was a very tough time that changed my psyche and identity, but I gained a lot of strength and combat experience during that period. Like this!" Petal added, pulling the hidden chicken thigh from Evol's pocket with a smug grin and continuing, "See?"
"Laos, you told him where the thigh was!" Evol shouted at me.
"I swear I didn't," I said, laughing.
"Well, Laos, I think you should apologize to the princess," Maris said.
"I can't. Besides, why don't all of you resign too? You're all struggling here, aren't you?" I asked.
"Yes, but there's nowhere else for us to go," Maris answered.
"Man, we have private rooms here. How do you expect me to resign?" Evol added.
It seemed they didn't have it so bad here. So, I had only two options: "Apologize to the princess" or "Request resignation." I had no other choice, so I'll do it! I'll choose to resign. I'm on my own path now, walking alone without company, searching for my destiny. Yes, just like I've always been—a lone man in a vast world.
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After lunch ended, everyone left after urging me to apologize to the princess. Haha, I'll never apologize! Or maybe I'll consider it if I find myself in a real pinch. A while later, I left my room and headed to the first floor. Fortunately, no guests had arrived today, so I didn't have to work.
Descending the staircase, I finally reached the first floor. For the first time, I beheld its grandeur—a breathtaking hall adorned with towering statues of legendary warriors and countless paintings. Servants bustled about, their presence almost blending into the crimson carpet that stretched across the floor. The massive doors leading outside the palace were imposing, and candles hung elegantly from the high ceiling. Large, polished windows reflected the light, and diverse weapons, including swords, decorated the walls.
I walked further, marveling at every detail of this magnificent floor. Soon, a servant approached me. She was tall, with medium-sized boobs and rabbit gray ears that matched her long hair. Her slim waist transitioned into deliciously shapely thighs, her pale skin accentuating her striking figure, and a faintly red-tipped nose adding an innocent touch.
"What are you doing here? You look like a low-ranking servant. Sorry, but you're not allowed on the first floor. Go back," she said, blocking my path.
"I don't have time to chat. I'm here to request my resignation from the princess," I replied, trying to sidestep her. Yet, she persisted in obstructing me. What's with this bunny?
"Are you insane? Requesting resignation directly from the princess when you're just a lowly servant?" she exclaimed.
"So what?" I asked, visibly annoyed.
"Oh my God, you're really stupid!" she said, placing her hand on her forehead, her eyes closing in exasperation.
"Bonnie, leave him be!"
As we argued, a familiar voice interrupted from a distance. It was unmistakably that damned princess. She stood at the entrance of a room, wearing an outrageously revealing outfit that flaunted a significant portion of her ample cleavage. My God, how hot is she?!
"Come here, Laos," she ordered, her gaze piercing and malicious.
Reluctantly, the rabbit-eared servant stepped aside, allowing me to approach the blonde princess standing at a distance. As I walked towards her, my heart began to pound uncontrollably. A massive wave of tension surged through me. My God, how am I supposed to talk to her? Step by step, I got closer, her intimidating aura growing stronger. Why am I scared? Her presence is terrifying.
"Enter," she commanded as she retreated into the room. This is so nerve-wracking!
I entered the room, which was enormous, dominated by a massive bed that clearly belonged to the princess. Elegant vases filled with flowers scented the air, while open curtains allowed sunlight to flood the space. Several bird cages were scattered around, adding an almost garden-like ambiance to the room.
"Are you here to apologize?" she asked, sitting on her bed.
"No, I'm here to request my resignation," I replied, my gaze inadvertently drifting to her thick thighs. How does she have such thighs paired with such slender legs? What a perfect body.
"Resignation? Are you still clinging to this foolishness?" she retorted.
"Foolishness? I'm not joking, Princess! I want to resign from working in this palace!" I replied, quickly averting my gaze from her feet.
"Listen, Laos, in this palace, you can't ask for resignation if you're of such a low rank… All the servants outside are shocked right now because I let you enter my room, even though you're a low-ranking servant. So how do you dare ask for resignation?" she replied, placing her feet on the bed.
"So, I need to raise my rank if I want to ask for resignation?" I asked.
"Exactly, but for now, you will be deprived of your daily meals. However, I'll give you another chance..."
"Laos, choose: apologize or lick my feet?" she added, pointing her feet toward me.
Lick her feet?! Has this princess lost her mind? But I have no other choice. I'm like a slave right now. I can't resign from this palace, and I can't start a protest either given my situation. It seems like apologizing is the only solution… But what about licking her feet? No, it's impossible for me to do that. What a fucking princess.
After some thought, I decided not to apologize. In the end, the others bring my food to my room, so I won't be deprived of food all the time. But what if they get caught? I'm sure they'll be exposed quickly… Come on, NPC, apologize! Apologize now!!
"I'm sorry," I said, bowing.
"Say it again, while kneeling," she said, moving her feet away from my face.
I had no other choice, so I kneeled in front of her, then repeated my apology. What an humiliation… I will never forget this as long as I live. And at this moment, I got another embarrassing position I would remember for an entire week. Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck… I will get my revenge. I just wish I could suddenly gain some superpower. I swear, I would split this princess in half, after fucking her thousands of times, of course!
After that, she got off the bed and said with that disgusting smile of hers:
"Good. you can have your daily meals. Now, get out of my sight!"