Chapter 301

"So, in the end, you managed to get the essential potions from Lizzy at half price?"

"It’s actually less than half price, considering it’s only half of the material cost."

"Huh."

The incredulous expression on G as he stared at me made it clear that he found the situation ridiculous.

"You’re a real hustler, you know that? How did you manage to rip off the August Trading Company for half the raw material cost?"

"Well, I saved her life once, so I figured this is a fair deal. Besides, I paid full price for the mandrake last time."

"Yeah, that’s only fair—if you ripped her off for that too, you’d be a real scumbag."

"I didn’t ask for half-price, okay? It would’ve been rude to refuse her offer to give me a discount as a friend. That would’ve been more of a jerk move."

"…"

Even though I might have acted like a jerk, honestly, it wasn’t my fault. They ended up competing with each other to get me a better price, so the cost just dropped on its own.

And it’s not like I ever said I’d favor the person who made my potions.

"Anyway, Lizzy’s making mine, so if you need potions for the hunting festival, you should ask Lara. You’re pretty close to her after her event, right?"

"Not exactly. We’re not unfriendly, but after the event in the original story, we aren’t quite that close."

"Huh?"

"Sure, I was the one who ultimately dealt with the Moonlight Wolf, but for some reason, the half-price potion perk didn’t apply to me."

"What? Seriously?"

"Yeah, after hearing you just now, it’s pretty clear. The Lara event seems to have counted as your clear, not mine."

"…"

Now that I think about it, that’s true, isn’t it?

It makes sense. Lara wouldn’t randomly offer me half-price potions, even if we did bond during the Witch’s Forest event. We got close a little too fast, didn’t we?

But if it’s because the game registered me as having cleared "Lara’s Secret" event, then it makes more sense. I mean, I even got the Witch’s Pendant as a quest reward.

"So, does that mean you didn’t unlock the scene?"

"…What scene?"

"The Lara scene. Isn’t that the reward for completing 'Lara’s Secret'? Too bad for you~."

"I told you, I’m not interested. I’m not going to stick around and cause problems in this world."

"You don’t need to worry about consequences with Lara. In the original story, it was just a one-time thing. Pure fun without strings attached. You’re telling me you resisted the temptation of a fiery night with a big-breasted, dark, yandere girl?"

"…You’re really getting into this, aren’t you? Did sleeping with Ethan make you go into heat?"

"Khuh, ack! Cough cough!!"

I choked at G’s shameless remark. How the hell does he know?!

"W-What?! How do you even know about that?!"

"How do you think? You’ve been practically broadcasting it. It’d be weird if I didn’t notice."

"Wha…?"

"You’ve been clinging to Ethan’s arm every time you move around, always sticking together during class, whether sparring or taking breaks, and the way you look at him… like your eyes are dripping with honey. How could I not notice?"

"I-I don’t look at him like that!"

"You know, Cerista and Silena look at me the same way you look at Ethan."

"……."

Damn it. I had hoped to keep it a secret, especially from him, so I wouldn’t have to deal with this kind of teasing.

I really wanted to keep it under wraps, but of course, he had to be sharp enough to figure it out.

"Besides, after you bought the mandrake from the Witch’s Forest, it was kind of obvious. And now that Cerista has awakened as the Saintess, you don’t even have to worry about anyone watching."

"I haven’t even used it yet! And Ethan’s fine without it!"

"Haven’t used it yet, huh? So you’re planning to use it eventually?"

"……."

"Actually, you can kind of tell with Ethan too. He’s a bit more relaxed now, though not as much as you. He’s definitely more at ease than he used to be."

"…Well, that’s a relief."

So, taking a step forward as a man is paying off for him, huh?

It was comforting to know that it wasn’t just me enjoying myself. Considering I gave Ethan my first time as a "reward," it felt like it had been a success.

"Anyway, I guess you’ll be paying full price with Lara, huh? With your party being so large, you’ll probably end up spending 10 to 20 gold coins. Want me to ask her for you?"

"No, don’t bother. I’m asking Trallia from now on. She’s more reasonable than Lizzy or Lara."

"…When did you get close to her? You’re busier than I thought."

"I have to be busy if I want to get back to my original world."

"……."

So, he still hasn’t given up on returning to his original world.

Honestly, I’d love to ask him to stay for Cerista and Seraphin’s sake. Seeing them lose their first love after devoting themselves to it would be a tragic waste, even for a reincarnated unicorn like me.

The problem was that G

showed no signs of abandoning his original plan. I didn’t want to force him, but without doing so, the heroines’ futures would be too sad.

Sure, I could leak his plans to Seraphin or someone else and prevent him from leaving, but I didn’t want them to go through the pain of being hated by him for doing that.

Having completed Luminor Academy 24.5 times in my past life, I still had a lingering attachment to every heroine in this world. Whether they were the main heroine or a side character, I had seen them through to their endings at least once.

It was only natural for me to wish for a world where as many of them as possible could find happiness.

"Anyway, I’d better get going. Looks like Ethan’s meeting with the professor is almost over."

"Yeah."

"Take care, and enjoy your time with Ethan, you 'Lewd Maid Lilith.'"

"Yeah, you too—what?! You’re looking to die, aren’t you?!"

"For the record, I didn’t come up with that title. I saw it in your status window."

"…W-What are you talking about?! Why the hell would I have such a ridiculous title…?"

Doubting him, I reluctantly opened my status window for the first time in a while, folding my hands as if praying.

And there it was. I screamed on the spot when I saw the absurd title attached to my name.

『Name: Lilith Blackwood Rosewood

Title: Lewd Maid』

“Kyaaaa?!”

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…This is the worst.

Seriously, this is the absolute worst.

What in the world… how did this even happen?

『Title: Lewd Maid』

“…….”

I couldn’t accept this ridiculous title existing in this world, let alone the fact that it was attached to me.

‘When did this even get added?’

I clearly remembered that back in the Witch’s Forest, my title was "Prophetic Saintess." I’d opened my status window to allocate new skills when fighting the Crescent Bear, so I was certain of it.

Even after leveling up, I’d checked the stat bonuses, so it couldn’t have changed then… which meant it must’ve happened afterward.

‘I can kind of guess when it happened.’

I cautiously speculated that the title had changed sometime around when Ethan and I… well, you know. I mean, I did seduce him by telling him to beat Harald if he wanted to claim me. After he won, I snuck into his room and practically threw myself at him.

And after everything was done, we didn’t hold back our affection for each other, so, well… maybe a title like this isn’t too surprising after all.

‘At least it’s not visible to anyone else.’@@novelbin@@

Only G, with his hero privileges, could see other people’s status windows and titles. So, there was no chance of random people calling me "Lewd Maid."

Knowing that, I didn’t need to be self-conscious. Whatever. If anyone’s curious about my title, they can reincarnate into this world themselves.

"Lilith. Did you wait long?"

Ethan returned, having finished his meeting with the professor, and I immediately set aside my worries to resume my role as his personal maid.

"No, I didn’t wait long at all, Master Ethan."

"I thought I saw G passing by earlier. Did he say anything weird?"

"We just exchanged a quick greeting, nothing unusual. You don’t need to worry."

"I-I see… I wasn’t doubting you or anything, I was just curious…."

Even after claiming me in bed, Ethan’s wariness toward G was still intact.

Well, at least he was more relaxed than before. In the past, he would’ve warned me to stay away from G if we so much as exchanged words.

Since we shared our first time together, it seemed like his paranoia about losing me to G had faded—for now.

"When is your meeting with the professor, Lilith?"

"Next week. I believe I’ll be discussing my minor for third year."

"Have you decided on one yet?"

"Until last year, I was planning to focus on offensive magic centered on vision-based spells, but…."

"Yeah?"

"…I’m considering learning magic that can support swordsmanship."

At least for the time I’ll still be at the academy, it would be useful for Ethan.

"Th-That’s a great idea, Lilith."

"I’m not learning it solely for Master Ethan’s sake. I do use daggers as well, after all."

"Y-Yeah, I know."

"But part of the reason is for you, so you should be grateful, Master Ethan."

"…I see. Thank you, Lilith."

"As long as you understand. Also, regarding the potions for the hunting festival…."

As Ethan and I discussed our plans for the near future, the next day arrived, bringing with it a new round of chaos.

"Please help me, Senior Lilith."

"…Huh?"

It was Lyria, suddenly showing up at the magic department building, throwing my day into further turmoil.