I Became a Demon Who Can Never Be Headpatted in the Academy?! – Chapter 87

《Taming the Maid》

This event with a terrifying name is actually a gentle event for players.

It was a safety net to ensure that players wouldn’t suffer one-sided losses in the conflicts between clubs that start in the high school chapter, after dropping hints in the middle school chapter.

Players who messed up their favorability,

chose the wrong options,

or didn’t take the club seriously and just skimmed through would inevitably face losses in the high school chapter.

It’s natural for players to face penalties for wrong choices, but feeling bad and quitting is a whole different story.

So, when the number of students in a club falls below a certain level, the 《Taming the Maid》 event triggers.

The reward for this event is the opportunity to hire a few maids, as many as you want, who can be used as party members for minimal game progression.

The maids could have their stats and strengths/weaknesses determined in the same way as when I, Murmur, was first created.

At this point, it seemed like just another system you’d commonly see in games—clone soldiers, clone generals, original characters, mercenaries, etc.

However, since “Legend of Academy” is a game that pursues romance, this seemingly common and predictable system had a slightly, no, really quite old hidden event tucked away.

“How do I input Vesta’s name…”

If you name the maid “Vesta,” a unique NPC with special modeling and background settings appears, complete with an exclusive story.

It’s an incredibly old system, but I, Murmur, love this kind of story.

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“This is the first time I’ve leisurely explored Star Village!”

“Last time we came to the train station, didn’t we leave without looking around?”

Monica nodded with a bright smile.

Star Village was a town formed around Cosmos Station.

Last time, we took the train to Holimpia from here.

From my, Murmur’s, perspective, it’s a village I’ve explored so much during the game that I’m almost sick of it.

“Is that so? Star Village has a lot of people coming and going, so if I’m here, it causes quite a commotion.”

“Ah… I think I understand that feeling. People gather like crazy.”

Well, if someone recognizes our princess and saintess, a bunch of nobles eager to shake their butts will surely swarm around.

Nicasia forced a bitter smile and opened the door in front of her.

Citrine and Nicasia had prepared a real “maid interview” for me, Murmur.

Since this slightly trivial and noisy action couldn’t be done in the academy dormitory, they decided to borrow a building in Star Village.

“By the way, Citrine, sometimes it seems like you’re quite extravagant.”

“Murmur, I was just thinking the same. Borrowing a whole building seems like it’s causing more of a fuss.”

“Oh~hohoho! Every endeavor in this world requires necessary investments~”

“If we held the interview in the dormitory, not just the elementary section but also faculty, middle school, and high school seniors would come to watch.”

In the main story, the interview was held in the clubhouse, but since it’s the “elementary section,” this is the only way.

Hiring a maid to do “work” in the clubhouse and recruiting a dedicated maid for me, Murmur, are two different stories.

“Welcome! Princess!”

“Everyone is waiting in the room over there!”

“We’ve thoroughly checked the documents, so no need to worry!”

The trio of maids smiled brightly and led us to a large room.

The room, with its white wallpaper and a small sparkling chandelier, exuded a rather pleasant atmosphere.

In the center of the room was a table set for the number of people, with fragrant tea and desserts arranged on it.

“Murmur, you’ll sit here and choose a maid, right?”

“Yes, that’s right. Murmur, let’s look at the papers together and talk while we choose.”

Nicasia held my, Murmur’s, shoulder and sat down with me on the chair.

“If there are any subtle points Murmur might miss, I’ll let you know.”

Citrine sat on the opposite side, to Nicasia’s left, and spoke.

“I thought a maid just needs to be good at cleaning.”

“In a way, that’s true.”

Esme and Monica also took their seats.

“Oh~hohoho! This is about assigning an adult to assist Murmur in the future~”

“Cleaning is a basic requirement. In fact, my lady’s maid, Riola, also has exceptional abilities.”

Riola smiled slightly and gracefully bowed once.

Nicasia never formally introduced her, but I, Murmur, know that Riola’s name is Riola Ashborne.

Riola is the young lady of the Ashborne family and has the honor of serving the “Princess.”

“And Murmur’s situation is special, so we had to consider even more factors.”

That probably means they found someone who doesn’t discriminate against the demon race.

“But where does the maid sleep and live?”

“Dorm Head Iris said it’s fine for Murmur to share a room with the maid.”

“Is that really okay?”

“Monica, do you know about Leaha Hall, which middle school students can use?”

Citrine wagged her finger as she spoke, and Monica shook her head.

“Leaha Hall has private rooms for everyone. And sometimes, those who push themselves to use private rooms share them with their maids, like a double room.”

“They sometimes separate the room with curtains. Since Callisto Hall is a double room anyway, some people do that.”

In summary, there’s no problem with me, Murmur, living and sleeping with a maid.

“Murmur wants to choose quickly. I want to meet the maid soon.”

“Ah, so you were uncomfortable all along, Murmur?”

Nicasia’s voice was微妙, but it didn’t matter.

Right now, meeting “Vesta” is what’s important!

“Then let’s introduce the first maid to Murmur right away.”

Citrine took a light sip of tea and then presented a white sheet of paper.

At the same time, Nicasia clapped her hands. Then, a maid who had been waiting in another room appeared with a smile.

“Yelena Lipnitz…”

“Murmur doesn’t like this sister.”

“… … Huh?”

I, Murmur, shook my head side to side.

“Mu, Murmur? Don’t you think it’s good to at least hear her out?”

“The Lipnitzkaya family is quite famous in the Kingdom of Galinor, isn’t it?”

“Murmur doesn’t care. I like another sister!”

Nicasia and Citrine were quite flustered.

But there’s no helping it.

I’m really sorry, but unlike in the game, I don’t want to involve someone with a proper background in my, Murmur’s, affairs.

The reason I, Murmur, can sometimes act boldly is because I know the “future.”

I don’t want to introduce unnecessary variables.

“Ah, I see. Then let me introduce the second candidate.”

“This one is also an excellent mage.”

Citrine smiled brightly.

“Cicelle…”

“Murmur doesn’t like this sister either.”

Phew! Good. This time, the door didn’t even open.

“… It seems Murmur’s preferences are quite firm.”

“Umm, but I think I understand? If it’s someone to live with every day, I’d prefer Sister Anna.”

While Esme and Monica had a cute conversation, Nicasia and Citrine exchanged meaningful glances.

“Then let me introduce the third maid.”

“Isabella Monteiri…”

“Murmur doesn’t like that sister either!”

Nicasia coughed awkwardly.

“Let me introduce the fourth maid. This one used to work as a knight, like Professor Marea.”

“Jenny S…”

“Murmur doesn’t like that sister either.”

Citrine and Nicasia wore very awkward expressions.

“Ugh…”

This isn’t working. How many people did they prepare?

At this rate, I’ll be sitting here all day saying no to everyone!

“Murmur will look first!”

“W, wait a second!! Murmur! I didn’t know you could read…”

“Murmur can read!”

I, Murmur, grabbed a large stack of papers with both hands and hugged them to my chest.

Honestly, there’s no need to complicate things.

Where they’re from,

what family they’re from,

what they’re good at—none of that matters.

There’s only one thing I, Murmur, want to know.

The name.

Just confirm the name “Vesta”!

“Murmur doesn’t… like this sister either. No. Absolutely not.”

“Wait a second…! Murmur! Th, that one was also my nanny…”

“Ahhh?! Murmur?! Murmur?! Are you even checking properly?!”

Citrine and Nicasia screamed, but there’s no helping it!

“Maybe she’s just choosing based on looks?”

“Scary faces would make it hard to sleep together.”

There were photos taken with a camera on one side of the documents, but that didn’t matter.

This really isn’t important!

“Murmur… Murmur…”

“W, wait! Murmur!! What about this maid?!”

Citrine swiftly pulled out a sheet of paper and waved it.

“Ms. Iva is a commoner but has incredible skills!”

“Murmur doesn’t like her!”

Citrine trembled.

“Murmur? What about this one? She’s also from the demon race…”

“Murmur doesn’t dislike her because she’s from the demon race!”

Don’t get the wrong idea!

I, Murmur, moved my hands faster, flipping through the papers again and again.

“Ugh…”

“Is… there any condition at all? Murmur? Didn’t you say you wanted to choose?”

“At least tell us, and we’ll match the conditions…”

“Murmur’s eyes are sparkling!”

In the end, I checked everything from start to finish, but “Vesta” wasn’t there.

“Ugh…”

Why isn’t she here?

Am I just imagining things?

《Taming the Maid》

《Reward: ???》

… No, the quest window I saw while playing the game is exactly the same as this status window.

And Vesta’s story quest had this exact interview setting in the background, right?!

“Murmur? If you have a specific type of maid in mind, can you tell me?”

“We might have chosen too arbitrarily. Please feel free to tell us.”

Citrine and Nicasia spoke to me, Murmur, very carefully.

… Right, I, Murmur, was being stupid.

If I clearly describe Vesta’s characteristics, Citrine and Nicasia can surely find her, right?

No, in a way, this might be the perfect timing!

“Murmur has a maid sister in mind.”

“Phew…! So you don’t dislike maids? Please tell us!”

Just saying the name outright would look suspicious, so I can’t do that.

“The maid sister must be good at cleaning. She must also be good at laundry! And sewing! And she must be able to make anything Murmur asks for!”

Nicasia and Citrine smiled slightly.

“Understood. You want a maid who’s a jack-of-all-trades in household chores.”

“And and! She must be really good at rune magic!”

“Rune magic? Does it have to be rune magic specifically?”

She’d be good at regular magic too, but rune magic is what she’s known for, right?

“Yes! Rune magic! Rune magic is important!”

“Any other special requirements?”

“Her hair must be black! Murmur’s maid sister must have black hair!”

Citrine quickly moved her quill and nodded.

“And, and! She must be a commoner!”

“… Murmur? Even if she’s a noble’s daughter, she won’t look down on you.”

“No, that’s not the point! Being a commoner is important!”

Nicasia and Citrine looked extremely flustered but nodded anyway.

“Got it. We’ll do our best to find someone.”

“We’ll also check with the guild to see if there’s anyone who meets Murmur’s conditions.”

“And! One last thing! There’s something really important!”

I’m not sure if I should say this, but since it’s obvious just by looking at her legs and arms, it shouldn’t be a problem.

“The maid sister is a doll.”

“A… doll… you say?”

“Murmur? Were you talking about a doll all this time?”

“No. Murmur was being serious about the maid sister!”

I, Murmur, spread my arms wide and emphasized strongly.

“Murmur’s maid sister is a super maid who can do anything Murmur asks! And she’s good at rune magic! And has black hair! And is a commoner! And lastly, she’s a doll!”

Nicasia and Citrine stared at me, Murmur, with blank expressions.

“… …”

And I, Murmur, had to admit it too.

When you put it like that, it just sounds like a kid begging for a doll…

“Murmur really wants this maid sister…”

If only I could tell them the name, it’d be easy, but if I tell them the name, it’d be way too suspicious…!

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