Chương 124: Chapter 108. Introductions

Before I gave the Appraisal Orb back to Rodrick, I took one last glance at my Status, I was satisfied with what it said.

John Ericsson Age 18 Job 1: High Paladin Job 2: Summoner Job 3: Not Unlocked Job 4: Not Unlocked Title 1: Faithful Husband Title 2: Favored By Demons Title 3: Diligent Student Title 4: Noble Title 5: Friend Of The Spirits Switch Title Yes No/ Additional Titles (6) Job Skills (Holy Magic) (Angel Magic) (Paladin's Recovery) (Angel's Swordsmanship) (Holy Swordsmanship) (Summon) (Contract List) (Blessing of the Nature Goddess) Skills (Holy Heal LV10) (Holy Mana Sword LV9) (White Slash LV9) (Cross Slash LV10) (Holy Bolt LV8) (Holy Arrow Lv7) (Holy Flame) (Holy Mana Body) (Armor of the Angels LV8) (Augment of the Angels LV8) (Armament of the Angels LV8) (Angel's Spear) (Angel's War Hymn) (Divine Contact) (Title Switch) (Language Comprehension) (Stamina and Mana Recovery +350%) (Scan LV7) (Shield Bash LVMAX) (Barrier LVMAX) (Shell LV8) (Reflect LV7) (Regen LV5) (Dispel LV6) (Multi Cast) (Accelerate) (Decelerate) I was excited to start testing my new abilities after breakfast....

Or would this be lunch? Regardless, I walked with everyone to the dining room and sat at the head of the gaudy table that was made out of treated, high quality wood and finished with what looked like some type of ebony. Who knows where that's from? Everyone sat down and left the chairs to my immediate left and right empty for my Wives, who joined us as soon as we sat. They carried in 2 wide thin trays that carried sandwiches on them.

Sarah's carried our sandwiches and Anna carried in the sandwiches for the guests. Once everyone was served by Anna, Sarah and Anna sat in the chairs that were saved for them. Sarah to the chair on my left and Anna, the one on my right. Sarah quickly passed Anna and I our food." Here you go! It's fried eggs with sausage patties! They were left in the freezer area and the dates said they were still good."" Thank you very much!"

I bit into the sandwich after Anna told me about the ingredients and felt something was missing, I just couldn't put my finger on it. Whatever I thought about didn't truly matter though, as my stomach took over and I devoured the sandwich while still following proper manners at the table that were befitting a Marquess. Once I had finished eating, Ellie, who was sat to the right of Anna, across from her mother, spoke to me." You were really hungry weren't you, Lord Matthew?"

I looked at her and noticed she had some crumbs stuck to the corner of her mouth and I pointed to the spot on my own face while grinning at her.

"!" Ellie noticed what I meant and wiped her mouth quickly with a napkin while I chuckled. Sarah looked at me disapprovingly." My Love, you shouldn't make fun of a Lady." I stopped laughing and began to answer Ellie's question." Yes, Ellie, I was hungry. Sorry about that, you just reminded me of someone I knew when I was young." Sarah and Anna seemed to know who I was talking about, I decided to switch the topic before any questions were asked that might make my Wives unhappy." So, Rodrick...

What Jobs are my 10 new hires supposed to do exactly?" If you stumble upon this tale on Amazon, it's taken without the author's consent. Report it. Rodrick, who was sitting next to Ellie, after finishing wiping his face with a napkin, began to speak." Well, I suppose I should introduce them all. You've already met Janet and Ellie. Janet has a Job as a cook. Ellie has a job as a Shadow Knight."" Hang on, Isn't that a Combat Job?" I interrupted Rodrick's words as I heard something weird.

Rodrick looked at me like he said something he shouldn't have. And Ellie looked upset as a result." Well, yes, but she still wished to work as your Servant."" I thought you said they all had Non-Combat Related Jobs though? Surely, Paradise has a need for Guards, right?"" I don't want to be a Guard though! I want to repay my debt!"" Oh, Ellie..." Rodrick spoke and I replied, then Ellie spoke as well. Janet just looked at her with a complicated expression after calling to her. I feel like the bad guy right now.

I sigh and then take a look at Ellie, who looks like a kid who won't take no for an answer." Ellie, are you really sure you want to work as a Servant in this house? I understand you want to repay me, but shouldn't you as a kid want to.... I don't know, play with your friends? Go to school or something? I understand the adults needing a job, But the only real thing that they will do here are things like cleaning and laundry. Do you really want to do that for the rest of your childhood?"

Ellie looked at me with a grumpy expression." I already graduated from our Village's School. Only the best Commoners can go to the Royal Academy. So that's out of reach for me. As for my Friends, all of them are being made to work! I want to do my part too, by working for and protecting the person who saved us when no one else would! Is that so bad?" Ellie looked at me with determination. Sarah and Anna also look at me in support of Ellie. Again, I feel like the bad guy. I raise my hands in defeat."

Fine, I give up. Do what you want." Ellie immediately broke out into a big smile." Thank you, Lord Drake." Janet thanked me with a warm smile on her face. Rodrick started to speak again." Moving on after that, this is Jim, he's the Baker, I told you about him earlier."" Okay, Janet, Jim, I guess you guys are in charge of cooking from now on."" Yes, Sir!" They both answered in unison. Ellie spoke as well." Mom, Dad, good luck!" Oh, so they were Married? I see. Jim looked like half a beast and half a man.

he had a Human's body with a gray mane and red skin with red eyes. All of that, added to the bestial appearance of his face. I'd assume he was a Beastman rather than a Demon, but I've learned from my time here in Diablos that Demons come in all shapes and sizes. Guess I can leave the cooking up to the husband and wife without much trouble. Rodrick continued." This is Deborah, she is a Gardener." Deborah was a woman with a long snake's neck and head.

Having said that though, I'd need to look up at her regardless considering that I only come up to the very bottom of her chest. Her skin was green and scaley, but from what I've seen, she's a pretty nice person. Seeing as how she's in the process of congratulating Ellie with a happy expression on her face." Well, I apologize for the state the plant life is in around here, but we haven't had the chance to clean it up yet. I can't wait to see what you do with the garden though.""

I hope I can live up to your expectations!" Deborah gave me a bright smile as she spoke. With that, I felt like the flowers and trees in the garden are going to be in good hands." These 3 are Amy, Brenda and Catherine. All 3 have Maid as their Jobs. And these 3 boys sitting opposite to them, are Aaron, Brandon and Chris. They're Butlers." They were all young, Amy was pink-skinned and had black hair and eyes. Brenda was blue-skinned and had white hair and blue eyes.

Catherine had yellow skin with long brown hair and yellow eyes. And the Butlers matched the Maids in terms of colors and the initials of their names." Are they related, Rodrick?"" Yes, Amy and Aaron are brother and sister, Same with Brenda and Brandon and Catherine and Chris."" Also, Maid and Butler are Job Classes?"" Yes, those with the actual Job usually end up as the Head Maid or Head Butler at a Noble's home.

You could count this as good luck, with 6 of them, your home should run smoothly no matter what situation befalls it."" I see, well, I hope to get along with everyone."" Yes, Sir!" They all answered in unison." To start with, if you all have anything in mind I can do to make life easier as you work here, please tell me. I hope to make everyone's job as smooth as possible."" Yes, Sir!" Everyone seemed to be excited about their future. Sarah and Anna were satisfied with how I spoke to everyone.

I hope I continue to act appropriately for a Marquess. While everyone was speaking, I heard a small voice speak. It was Ellie." So, what will I be doing?" Everyone looked at the little girl sitting at the table. While I was thinking about it, I heard Anna speak from my left side." You will be working under me, Ellie. I'll be training the 10 of you to make sure you're all trained to the standards of the Royal Palace. You will be no different. Once I'm done training you, you can then find your position in the house."

Ellie looked at me to see if I agreed with my Wife. It was a silly thing to do, I'd be crazy not to back my Wife here in front of 11 people we didn't know well." My Wife has decided, therefore, everyone should act accordingly."" But has Lady Anna ever been a Maid before?"" Yes." I quickly answered Ellie's question. Sarah also began to speak." Not only is Anna a fine Maid, but she was trained by Trish Nova. My Mother, Queen Aqua Dreadnaught's Exclusive Maid."" What!?" Ellie was shocked to hear Sarah's words."

She was trained by White Titania!?"" White Titania?" I repeated Ellie's words. She looked at me and began to speak excitedly." You don't know!? White Titania... Trish Nova! She was a Female Knight who fought during the war that happened! She helped my Village when I was a baby once!"" Oh, well, I guess you won't have a problem being trained by her student then? Trish is quite proud of how well she trained Anna as a Maid you know?" Ellie turned to Anna again." Lady Anna... No! Master! Please!

Teach me everything you know!" Anna had a smile on her face. I guess she's happy she gets to train a new generation of Servants? I spent the next hour discussing different things with everyone related to daily tasks like dishes and laundry. Time passed by, Rodrick left and so did everyone else, as they can simply commute to the mansion as it's a 5-minute walk for most of them, they wouldn't need to live with us.

Sarah, Anna and I prepared to spar for the first time in what felt like ages after bidding everyone goodbye for the day.