Class A is a genius that encompasses the kingdom; Class S is a genius that encompasses the entire continent.
Adelia Bavaria had an S-class skill.
But there was a problem.
Her personality status.
It was the weirdest I have seen.
She had the potential to be a great warrior with her skills.
ButâŠ
Her heart is soft [Tender].
She was exceptionally caring for others [Caring].
And she is dependent and passive [Servility].
âYour Highness?â
As I saw her looking at me with a deer-like expression, my confusion grew even worse.
Chaos. Thatâs what I feel right now.
What is this terrible hybrid?
I had a conflict.
Obviously, her potential was enormous.
But it was also an evil that must not be released.
Her [Slaughterer] and [War Mania] traits were the problem.
Obviously, Adelia Bayernâs potential was enormous. But it was also a taboo that should not be opened at the same time.
[Slaughterer] and [War mania] were the problem.
A woman with an unmatched potential could become a fanatic of blood and battle.
It could create a terrible disaster.
The descendant of the Bavarian family inherited the skills and the urge of her ancestors, but not the means to control them.
She did not have the [Cold Commander] and [Cold Reason] that her ancestor had.
That means she doesnât have any means to control her own madness.
âYour Highness?â
Adelia Bavaria was deer-like in her expressions and movements.
Underneath it, a terrifying madness is sleeping.
Should I release that madness into the world?
I was worried.
But I was decided from the moment I saw her personality window.
âAdelia Bayern. Swear allegiance to me.â
Her S-class talent was a temptation that could never be denied.
âMe, Your Highness?â
âBe my knight!â
I commanded in a fierce voice.
At this moment, all I have to believe in was her characteristic of [Tender] and [Servility].
If she couldnât control her own madness, I will forcefully grab her reins.
âBut, why, Your Highness? I am just a trivial maid employed by the palaceâŠâ
She fell on the ground, near tears.
âSwear to me, now!â
âYour Highness, I canât do it.â
âWhy? Are you worried about your family? You must have entered the royal palace to earn for them. I will be responsible for your family.â
She shook. Her face was down so I couldnât see her expression, but I could feel it.
She is in conflict.
âYour Highness, what do you want me to do?â
âSwear allegiance to me and serve me as your master. That is what I want from you.â
After a few more moments of prodding, she opened her mouth.
âYour HighnessâŠâ she smiled shyly, âare you really going to take care of my family?â
âYes. Iâll take care of everything. If you want, you can have them move closer to the palace so you can arrange to see them anytime.â
In my answer, she brought her face down to the ground again.
âAdelia, the eldest daughter of the Bavarian family, swears allegiance to Prince Adrian Leonberger. I will devote my life to serving him as my master.â
Her oath was as crude as the pledge made by Arwen Kirgayenne, but she was sincere in her willingness to obey.
I was glad.
The potential of the S-grade skill is like a bud that blooms immediately once awakened.
If I donât do this, she would always have that talent like a sharp needle within her, and one day, it could poke me instead.
Itâs because of that fucking pig;Â I trembled as I saw the scars carved into her fine skin.
âObey my orders in the future.â
I emphasized again and again. I had to imprint myself on her [Servility] trait.
âI will, Your Highness.â
Adelia Bavaria bowed and looked at me. It was a look that had something to say.
âCall your whole family. I will set aside a place for them to stay.â
âThank you, Majesty. Thank you very much.â
She expressed her gratitude over and over again with a face that seemed to shed tears.
âWill there be a lot of them?â
âMy parents died five years ago. I only have a younger brother, and an Aunt taking care of him along with my cousin.â
As she mentioned the wordsâ younger brotherâ, my eyes widened uncontrollably.
Her younger brother would also have inherited swordsmanship skills.
Maybe he had special talents, too.
When I asked about her younger brother, she looked proud.
âUnlike me, he is a very intelligent child,â she remarked.
I ordered her to call them as soon as she can.
* * *
I explained the situation to the court recorder whom I called.
âYour Highness, I have dumb ears and must have misheard, could you repeat it again, please?â
âAdelia Bavaria is now a member of the royal palace, under my name.â
âShe is a maid under your name from the beginningâŠâ
I shook my finger from side to side.
âNo, Iâm not talking about her employment. She is now a member of the royal palace.â
The old court recorderâs wrinkles deepened on his forehead.
It was a face that says he couldnât understand what the hell I was saying.
âDo you like her? Your Highness?â
âNo.â It would be crazy to be in a relationship with someone who had the characteristics of [Slaughterer] and [War Mania].
âHmmâŠâ the royal court recorder stared at me again.
It was obvious he didnât believe my words. He stared at me as if I looked like a horny pig.
Oh, really. I frowned and started to say something, but the court recorder spoke faster.
âThen, I will fill her empty place with another maid. Your Highness, may I ask you what she will do in the future?â
His job was to record even the smallest thing in the royal palace. I bluntly responded.
âI will make her my personal knight.â
The royal court recorded looked as if he had just heard the strangest sound.â
âAnd her family is going to live near the royal road. Find a suitable home.â
The court recorderâs face screamed his thoughts.
Sheâs a concubine!
I can almost hear it.
âThatâs it, get out!â I shouted at the annoying old man.
Soon after dismissing the court recorder, the Kingâs messenger came to me.
The king called me.
âHere I have a headache trying to rectify what you have done to the noblemen, and what are you doing? Bitching?â
As soon as he saw my face, he started to pour out swear words.
âYou made the Kirgayenneâs daughter to your personal knight, and this time, you want a made to be another knight? Is this your new hobby?â
The king asked if I desired women with armor and swords.
Shit, this old man with a dirty mouth.
I made a lot of trouble and talked back to him as his words of rebuke continued.
âYou should be ashamed!â Instead of explaining my side, I closed my mouth.
No one would believe it anyway.
After a long time, the kingâs nagging ended.
âI have to make sure that the palace wonât get any more problems from you again.â
âIâll have to make sure that the palace doesnât get complicated by you again.â
With that warning, the king kicked me out.
âOh, that sucks.â
As if the nagging I received from the king wasnât enough, I found Uncle in my room when I went back.
Uncle clicked his tongue at me and turned around, annoying me further.
âWhy are you here again?â I asked him, but he didnât answer and left.
After Uncle, the Third Prince also came.
âMaking a maid a knight? Truly, my brother?â
âPlease just go away.â
Fortunately, he didnât stay long.
I was looking forward to seeing them watch a great knight to be born under my hands.
As I prepared to rest, I heard the announcement outside my room.
âThe QueenâŠâ
Oh, shit!
Why did the Queen have to come when I was already lying down to rest?
âNow, you seemed to be back to your old ways⊠what did you do those noblemen⊠do you know how great Your Majestyâs troubles areâŠâ
The nagging continued.
âAs a prince, you must have an awareness of your position. Indeed, being the eldestâŠâ
In a way, it was good that the Queen spoke gently. She rarely spoke harshly.
âTrust your mother. This time, the same thing that happened last time will not happen.â
I was curious at her words, but I didnât want to ask because the conversation would be longer.
Eventually, she left.
Then, I called Adelia.
âWhy hasnât Eli come yet?â I complained to her.
It was insensitive of him to keep me waiting.
âShould we send a message?â she asked.
âUh, no. Itâs too late for that.â
However, Adelia took a piece of paper and started writing. I went and took it out of her hands.
âYou are not a maid anymore.â
I forced her to sit down.
âYour Highness?â
âTomorrow, we will learn to fence. We will study it and eventually learn other skills.â
She looked a little bit excited. âPerhaps⊠will I learn mana, too?â
It seemed that she had picked something up from the knights.
She was thinking about mana chains, but I have another idea.
âUh, someday.â
She will learn mana, but not the way she was expecting.
Only
âSo, we will get started soon,â I declared.
The world has completely forgotten the way of the sword.