⟐ CHAPTER 13

It seems like this child is beginning to know a little bit too much, and the most efficient answer to this problem would be to silence her, and no one would really know who really did it this deep in the forest, and that would be out of my concern. Though I don’t know why, but I can’t seem to feel the drive to hurt her whatsoever. Is it because of what she did earlier? I mean she did try to save me, even though I wasn’t in any actual trouble. Is it because of that? Do I feel indebted for her useless act? I can’t seem to find the right words for my feelings, but now that it has come to this, I might as well use my safest method of making her silent. And though it possesses unnecessary risks, letting her mouth run unsealed is even worse.

She was frantically looking everywhere around her, not managing to process what it is that’s happening. And I mean it’s understandable. These towering structures just popped out of nowhere, and now everywhere she looks was now celestial white, with the surrounding forest being neutrumited an all.

“I’m sorry, child, but you know too much.”

After my words, the child’s pupils dilated, and she began to profusely sweat.

“Wh-what!? W-wait, I-I didn’t see a thing, mister, hehe~ see my eyes are closed. W-wait! I’m just joking, My eyesight is actually very poor, see!? W-wait, no, I-I don’t want to die!..”

What the heck is this child talking about? Is she out of her mind? I was just stretching my hand towards her because we’re going inside the main headquarters so why is this child being frantic?

“Child, calm yourself and take my hand!”

“N-no! Y-you’ll k-kill me!”

“What? What gave you the idea that I would kill you?”

It seems she took the wrong idea again. What’s so confusing about grabbing a hand being offered to you? I’m beginning to suspect this child has hidden problems that even my [Basic Gaze of Perfection] couldn’t see.

“If you don’t want to take my hand, then just follow me. I’m not going to kill you unless you do something incredibly moronic, and also if I really did want to kill you, I would’ve done so earlier while you were wailing nonstop.”

“So you’re not going to kill me?”

“For the last time, no. Your corpse would only dirty my domain.”

“I-I see. Then I-I’ll follow you, mister.”

“Good.”

And so we walked towards the entrance of the [Basic Neutrumoid Main Headquarters], and upon reaching the entrance, which was a cloudy glass and metallic-like gate, it slided to the side and opened as soon as I was about a few feet away from it. And what greeted me on the other side of the gate were a dozen blank-faced [Neutrulite Basic] looking beings. The shape of it was more roundish and more feminine than the [Neutrulite Basics], and unlike those, these ones have different unique-looking fashioned hairs. And not only that, but unlike the [Neutrulite Basics], which were naked, these ones wore clothes that shined glistening gold for the outer skirts, with some velvet details scattered around, and for the majority of course was different shades of bleach-white color as their maids' uniforms.

[Welcome to your abode, my master. These are your [Neutrumaids Basic], all for the purpose of meeting your needs and managing the inside of the [Basic Neutrumoid Main Headquarters]. Also please be informed that I can possess each and every single one of them to be my avatar, so I could better serve you in person. That is all and please instruct them as you like.]

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I was incredibly surprised, as this detail washed over me that some buildings when built will provide some units uniquely purposed for whatever [Structure] the one was built for. An example of this might be a librarian for a library or a quartermaster for a barracks and, of course, the maids for my abode.

The maids were posed in a way that’s trying to act cute, but they merely look like dolls with their featureless faces and synchronized poses. I don’t feel anything much from them other than what I felt with the [Neutrulite Basics].

Moving on to their unit value compared to the normal [Neutrulite Basics], I would say these ones rank lower in terms of that after a quick inspect.

[Neutrumaid Basic (Tier 1 Rare): This unit is a special variant of the newly created Neutrumoid Race. As a support type, these units only have one purpose, which is to serve the [King] of the Neutrumoid race. They have no offensive abilities but they excel over their peers when it comes to serving. They possess no will and can only follow orders like a doll. Stats: Strength: 15, Constitution: 15, Agility: 15, Dexterity: 15, Intelligence: 15, Wisdom: 15, Willpower: 15. Skills: Beginner’s House Work Technique(C), Basic Neutrumoid Body (D), Beginner Dancing Talent (D).]

They possess no important features that could be useful in terms of combat or gathering, they are merely created for vanity reasons, which my domain actually kind of lacks. Well, either way, they are mine, and I’ll just use them as intended.

And now that my initial surprise and assessment are done, I’m going back to the matter at hand, which is getting the [Contract] item from my inventory. But just as I was about to ask where the [King’s Core] is, I then thought of an idea. Now that Eve has these maids, she could now basically interact with the world if she use the maids, and so I asked.

“Eve, can you take out items from the inventory?”

[Yes, my master, I can take items from the inventory. I just need permission to do so.]

“Permission granted, then bring me the item [Contract].”

[As you will, my master, please wait for a short moment.]

That was convenient, and after that two out of the dozen maids left to go somewhere I assume is where the [King’s Core] is located. And while I was standing still while waiting, one of the [Neutrumaids Basics] went up to me and bowed after, it gestured to me to sit on a wide weird-looking soft platform. Is this a mattress? Well, it definitely looks like an oversized mattress that was floating in the middle of the room, and the maid is asking me to ride on that thing? I didn't have much else to do, so I went up and sat on it. At first contact, I could already feel the softness of it, like a cloud that forms around my body as I felt the most comfortable feeling I have ever felt before. And not only that, it seems to be adapting to what I currently like, as it was being molded real-time to provide me better comfort. I don’t know how it's doing that, but I’m not complaining, and so I lay on it just like a cat that had just found its perfect spot. And as I was immersed in the feeling, I noticed in my peripheral vision, oh right, I have this child with me. I keep on forgetting about her.

The child was looking at me with eyes full of curiosity and a bit of fear. A grown man succumbing to pleasure like this in front of a child isn’t a good look, so I instantly poised my stature and regained my dignified old self. But the child’s gaze didn’t sway, and in an attempt to hide my embarrassment, I said.

“Care to join me, child?”

Her little eyes opened wide, and the fear in her eyes was replaced with joy and the former curiosity as she meekly answered.

“C-can I?”

“I asked you, didn’t I?”

“T-then please.”

She moved in closer and attempted to climb up the platform, and though it was quite high, she did so easily without problems. And as she sat upon it, I could see her smile opened wide, and her eyes shine with happiness.

“Is this a cloud, mister? It feels so soft! Fwua~”

It seems she’s having her fun, well, it always feels satisfactory seeing a child's innocent smile, much, much better than their ugly snotty face when crying like a few hours ago. And while we were relaxing, I thought it’s only appropriate to get some snacks, and so I asked one of the maids to get some leftover fruit outside and try to make something from it. Well, they do have a cooking skill, so it’s a good time to test their proficiency in the art of cooking.

And not so soon after, about three minutes later, the maid came back with two plates on hand, and after she opened them and presented the contents to us, I could smell the fruity and sweet aroma emanating from the two dishes. A quick inspect showed that the dish is called [Caramelized Bloodcore Berries Pie] with a rarity of (D), which as the name suggests is a pie made of Bloodcore berries. From its description, it said that it increases regeneration by a few minor percentages, which is good, but that doesn’t really benefit me at all. And as I took a bite out of it, the soft sweet and sour taste touched my tongue and filled me with delight. It easily surpassed all the pie dishes that I tasted back on earth. And while I was eating, I noticed the child was just gazing at it, seemingly waiting for something, and so I said.

“Go on, eat.”

“Y-yesh! Mmmnn~! I-sh sho good!”

So as we both enjoyed the dish, the two [Neutrumaid Basics] came back, and one of them sacredly held a glowing paper, and even without using the inspect skill, I knew it was the item called [Contract]. And so while under the spell of sweet delicious food it wasn’t long before she agreed upon a [Contract].