Chapter 1258

“Master, I am already your maid. It is my duty to carry the luggage.”

Her gentle smile sent shivers down my spine. The neon lights of Neo London reflected off her pristine uniform as we walked towards the nearby cafe.

“Very well then… but at least allow me to carry something for you.”

My voice cracked slightly on the ‘allow’ part. Spirits of the cosmos, why was I so nervous? This was just a contractual employment situation!

The sound of rolling luggage echoed through the streets as she graciously accepted my offer. As I took her bag, I couldn’t help but notice how light it was. Too light…

“Ah! Don’t tell me you’ve already prepared your own contract documents?” I exclaimed, realizing what this meant.

“Of course, Master. A proper maid must always be prepared.” Her smile widened ever so slightly, as if she knew exactly how flustered I was becoming.

At that moment, under the flickering lights of Neo London’s District S, I knew I had made the right decision. Even if it meant going into debt – wait, no. Scratch that thought. As a 5th-class magician, money was the least of my concerns.

With renewed determination, I pushed open the door to the quaint little cafe. The bell above the door jingled merrily as we stepped inside…


“I’m a maid. Carrying luggage is also part of a maid’s job.”

“We haven’t signed any contract yet. Lady, please don’t make me seem rude.”

“…Then may I ask you for a favor?”

“Of course.”

I started walking while taking her suitcase and umbrella. She walked slightly behind me. I didn’t like the distance, so I subtly slowed down my pace. She followed suit by slowing down too. Unable to help it, I returned to my original speed before deliberately slowing down again. Naturally, her reaction was the same as before.

After repeating this incident three more times, I was finally able to walk side by side with her.

I didn’t reply at all.

It’s usually awkward to walk silently with someone you just met. However, I didn’t feel even a bit awkward right now. On the contrary, it felt comfortable. I don’t know why. It was just comfortable.

“You’re a troublesome person.”

“I prefer it this way.”

We entered a shop with the childish name “Fairy Cafe.” The cafe was built out of wood—at least on the outside.

“What kind of drink would you like?”

“I like black tea.”

After ordering black tea, we went upstairs together because the first floor of the cafe lacked privacy due to the lack of partitions.

I sat across from her. My gaze was drawn to her jewel-like blue eyes. Just looking at her strangely made me feel calm. It wasn’t only because she was beautiful—she just didn’t feel unfamiliar somehow.

“Lady, I apologize for not introducing myself earlier. My name is Eugene Meyer. I arrived in Neo London a week ago.”

“You’re a rookie, huh.”

“Yes, a London rookie.”

In Neo London, newcomers are called rookies.

“…Does being a rookie cause any problems?”

“There’s absolutely no problem. Anyone can hire butlers or maids.”

“Thank goodness. And… I’m a 5th-class magician.”

I emphasized my voice without sounding strange, trying to impress her with how great I am.

“Magician…”

She gasped in surprise, revealing her plump pink lips and white teeth. Seeing her amazed expression filled me with pride.

“Haha. Magic? Honestly, it’s nothing special when you think about it.”

While boasting, I spread my palm and deliberately drew a small magic circle before using fire magic. A flame slightly bigger than a candle flickered to life.

“Amazing!”

She clapped her hands in amazement. Her bright eyes made my shoulders rise with pride.

“Sir! The use of any supernatural abilities, including magic, is strictly prohibited in our cafe.”

The male waiter who brought the tea said sternly.

What the hell, dude. Trying to pick a fight?

I barely restrained myself from cursing and waved my hand to dissipate the magic.

“I apologize. I wasn’t aware since it’s my first time here.”

“It’s fine. Please be more careful in the future.”

The waiter placed the tea on the table and glanced at her before leaving. For a moment, irritation surged within me, but I controlled it.

She calmly picked up her teacup and took a sip. Even such a simple gesture exuded grace. Perhaps she was of noble birth—I speculated as I drank my tea.

‘This tastes terrible.’

I carefully avoided furrowing my brow as I put the cup down.

“The tea is mediocre.”

She said. I widened my eyes in surprise that her thoughts aligned with mine, which brought me a slight joy since I knew my taste buds were particularly picky.

“I agree, Lady. Though I don’t know much about brewing tea, the aroma seems too weak. From now on, I probably shouldn’t order tea here…”


“It seems there’s nothing out of the ordinary. Well, I don’t expect much from the coffee either.”

“Heheh.”

She chuckled. I tilted my head in confusion. Did I accidentally tell a funny joke?

“Sorry about that. For a moment, I thought you were a very picky master.”

“Oh, ah, no! I’m not that picky of a guy!”

“Yes, I know.”

“…I’m glad you’re aware, but your certainty is making me feel a bit strange. Have we met before?”

“Hmm… maybe. Now, let me continue my introduction. My name is Yuria Grace.”

“Yuria Grace…”

“Yes. Please call me Yuria casually—it makes me more comfortable.”

I hesitated for a moment before speaking.

“If Lady… no, if Yuria feels comfortable with it, I’ll respect that.”

“Thank you. May I open my suitcase? My ID and recommendation letter are inside.”

“Ah, sure. Should I move out of the way?”

“No, it’s fine.”

“In that case, I’ll just move this… uh, terrible-tasting black tea to the side table.”

“Heheh.”

Yuria chuckled again. She really was beautiful when she smiled.

‘Is she naturally a cheerful person?’

“Excuse me for a moment.”

She placed her suitcase on the table and began unlocking it. A 16-digit password, fingerprint recognition, and iris scanning—this thing had top-tier security!

When the lock finally clicked open, I unconsciously tensed up. What kind of amazing items could possibly require this level of protection?

The first thing I saw was weapons: a pistol, bullets, and a sword still in its sheath. But what truly shocked me was what lay beside them.

Underwear. Purple lingerie, carelessly tossed aside! Not just ordinary underwear either—it was slightly see-through, and the bra looked big enough to comfortably fit my face while the panties were smaller than my palm.

Before I knew it, I started imagining Yuria wearing them… until our eyes met.

“C-Cough! Sorry, I didn’t mean to stare!”

“It’s alright. Are you interested?”

“E-Eh? Uh, well, sort of…?”

“I see. You’re curious. This material is newly developed—it’s incredibly light and has a pleasant texture. Despite appearances, it’s also extremely durable. Would you like to touch it?”

“E-Eh?”

Yuria grinned and handed me the purple panties before I could react. Before I knew it, I was gently touching them. They were as soft as she said, especially the center part. It even felt warm… though that might just be my imagination.

“They’re from yesterday.”

“Wha—!”

I gasped, holding my breath without realizing it.

“Just kidding.”

“H-Haha… you scared me with that joke.”

“In fact, I wore them this morning.”

“G-Gulp…!”

“Just kidding again.”

Yuria giggled, but her meaningful smile made me suspicious. Was she really joking?

“Could you return them now?”

“A-ah, sorry! I held onto them for too long. If you need washing, I can use magic to—”

“It’s fine. They aren’t dirty. See? They’re clean.”

She held the panties tightly between both hands and stretched them out. Seeing the taut fabric, I awkwardly coughed and nodded.

Though I’m no expert on women, this kind of experience was completely new to me. Yuria was different from Lexina or any other female acquaintances I knew.

She put the panties back in her suitcase and handed me her ID and recommendation letter.