Chapter 205 - Spiritual Contract

[Since the subordinate [MoonFlame Maple]'s loyalty is already above 10,000 the Host has gained skills letting him use and feel the spiritual energy beings of the world 1999 use]

[As the spiritual energy is merely the ability to use the energy of the soul, the host has a great amount of spiritual energy.]

[Talent is based on the Host's speed to learning the Arts. Once the Host will learn at least one art, he will be able to ascertain his actual talent.]

[The Host received his gifts. The Fox [MoonFlame Maple] will be gifted a large amount of spiritual energy, since the connection with a Divine Soul was correctly established.]

[As the host can now use and perceive the spiritual energy, the soul's power will be added in the [Status Board] of his and the subordinates under him.]

[As the loyalty exceed 11,000 both the Host and the subordinate will be able to understand the languages learnt by both in their lives.]

[Restricting the subordinate from learning the Host's previous world's languages...]

Ethan was truly shocked. He thought loyalty would have been useful, but he didn't expect to this point. He could feel the [Spiritual Energy] flowing around Maple, as well as in his own body like a form of contract was being established.

'This connection is different from the one I have with the two maids.'

He immediately understood this was the case. He felt the connection with both Reyna and Glenda, but to be able to directly see the energy wrapping them in a contract, he knew this was on a different league.

But he wasn't the only one shocked to his core. Maple herself couldn't sense spiritual energy up to a moment ago, before the contract was stipulated.

After several seconds where both of them went completely silent, the brightness wrapping their bodies as a proof of their contract slowly went in their bodies without any issue.

"..It was unexpected."

Ethan felt the effect of his new skills, even if he had yet to check his [Status Board] as there were more important things to talk about first.

Hearing him, Maple replied still shocked.

"..It indeed was."

But after a moment, she regained her composure as she understood what he said flawlessly, even if a few seconds ago the language he was speaking was unknown to her.

'Her voice is indeed soft as I thought.'

Maple's voice sounded almost childish, but it wasn't. He had the possibility to hear her true voice once, but she never talked to him again after that as it was impossible for them to understand each other. But now that she had to speak, Ethan was really happy the requirements were met successfully, as Light never told him such a huge amount of loyalty was needed for them to learn the other's languages.

But the shock written on her face made him snap out of these thoughts as he had to clear her mind from all the doubts she had. With this, Ethan explained to her not only he learnt all the several languages she was taught to communicate, but that she could now understand not only him, but also the others.

"...This is beyond comprehension. How did you accomplish such a feat? I can't imagine instant learning being a thing..."

She thought for a moment this was all a dream and that she was still asleep, but no matter how much she wanted to think so, this moment was too real for it to be a dream.

"...You can feel the connection between us, right? That's what allowed us to learn, but if you try to feel your spiritual energy, you'll remain surprised."

Maple didn't expect him to say this, but the moment she did as he said she felt like she completely lost it.

"...My spiritual energy is so...rich?"

She remembered before the earthquake that her talent was 100, or [weak], so it was plausible her spiritual energy was also really low, but this amount was enormous, or at least for her perception.

"But wait. Do you mean not only I can now speak with everyone, I also can feel spiritual energy... does that mean my talent also went up?"

It was actually impossible to increase talent. If you were born with a weak talent, then you would be considered the worst on the social scale, since your ability to learn and the spiritual energy you possess both are the lowest, and this meant training such individuals was simply a waste of resources, at least that's what the people in the city thought. In fact even these individuals were granted the minimal amount of teachings, another matter of discussion for people with a higher talent.

'...Talent? Oh, the one the system spoke about.'

He understood talent had a great play in her world. If talent was given by the speed with which you can learn the Arts, Ethan could understand why she hoped that one also was strengthened.

"I have no clue..."

Shaking his head, Ethan was still deep in thought as he could understand a few things from the fact the contract relied on spiritual energy.

'Even if the contract was made differently, I now know loyalty is even more important than I thought. Not only I will gain more strength, but my subordinates will also gain some kind of increase in power...?'

He knew powers were important and that loyalty would be really important from now all, but this wasn't Ethan's only concern.

'Leaving aside that, how can Maple's loyalty towards me be so high? Even if I saved her I actually didn't do anything to her..'

Once again he felt loyalty was complicated for him to understand clearly..

"...But you don't have to worry about that now. Since you can speak freely now, why don't you go to introduce yourself to them? You were able to barely talk to me and Riveria in these days, but I believe if you try speaking with everyone you'll find yourself more comfortable here..since it's your home as well."

He didn't really like the fact Maple was alone all the time, so he thought the opportunity was perfect for her to be integrated in the group.

"...I want to talk with Riveria and the other Elf, Lefiya once again, but..."

She was attracted to elves, so it was only natural she wanted to talk with them, now that she could, but the same couldn't be said for the others. She felt comfortable with Riveria and Lefiya, but she was really shy of people she never even exchanged a few words with.

Understanding this as well, he nodded as he put a hand on her head.

"You feel shy only because you don't know their characters. I believe once you talk with them, you'll understand why there's no need to be insecure."

Ethan's words gave her courage, but in reality she was really curious about something, now that they could casually talk.

"...So, are all the girls in this house your lovers?"

She didn't want to ask them this, and since she felt really close to Ethan, she asked this without hesitation.

To this question asked all of a sudden, Ethan's hand on her head twitched.

"No. My lovers are only the elf you want to talk with, Lefiya, and the girl with golden hair and eyes you saw in my room in the Twilight Manor, Ais. The other residents are Hestia, the blue-eyed girl with hair always arranged in ponytails and Lili, the girl with c.h.e.s.tnut hair and eyes. They are here because their last home was an Abandoned Church..."

"..Is Riveria not your lover? Don't you love her as well? Isn't she in love with you?"

Her words spoken with a degree of innocence he didn't know was possible to say in such a context, Ethan looked away as he wanted to know the reply to that question himself.

"...I don't know myself about that."

Understanding she touched the wrong matter, Maple apologized for her curiosity, but to her small bow Ethan shook his head, stopping her from proceeding further.

"...I don't know why all my subordinates try to bow when they are sorry. There's no need for you to bow, Maple. I really have no clue about my relationship with Riveria, so your question only made me more confused about that."

Maple herself was a bit confused, as to her everything seemed clear enough.

"...I could clearly feel she's in love with you, and since you reciprocate that same feeling, what's the problem?"

Ethan understood her words were 'childish' considering love wasn't always anything in a relationship, and he knew that very well but seeing how to her it was so obvious they loved each other, he was deeply hit by these simple words that were spoken with the same innocence.

But before he could reply, the conversation was stopped by Glenda.

"...Master...I finally found you. We were searching for you since you weren't in your room, so you were here. Dinner is ready..."

She was told by Riveria he would be in his room, but Glenda didn't find him there, so she searched around for several minutes, but returning to the kitchen to tell the girls she couldn't find Ethan, Glenda saw Ethan in the distance, and even if she didn't let it show on her face, she was angry.

"..I see. I'm sorry if I made you search in the house for me, but before dinner can you tell everyone in the house to gather here? There's something you all need to know."

His words made her anger dissipate a little as, with a bow, she replied

"..Yes, Master. I'll tell them to come immediately."

Nodding, he remembered her there was no need to bow while she ignored him as she headed towards the kitchen.

"...You want to tell them about me?"

Her words made Ethan nod.

"I'll explain how you were able to learn our language thanks to my power to have bonds with people. You see, other than you, I also have the two new girls as my subordinates, so you have to also get along with them."

She didn't really want to introduce herself as she was also afraid of their reactions, but Ethan told her everything would be fine, so she decided to follow his suggestion.

"...By the way, why is your loyalty towards me so high? I didn't do anything other than saving you.."

Waiting for them all to gather, Ethan had a simple question he wanted to be answered at the moment. Even if he didn't understand well how it worked, he believed if Maple told him her reasons, maybe the numbers would be more understandable.

"..Why? You..You took care of someone you didn't even know for all this time, you not only allowed me in your house, you...y-you held me. You gave me hope to live, and you said you will do your best to protect me from harm..after all this, you ask me why I'm loyal to you? I came to understand my life is in good hands, that's why I trust you so much, if that's the answer you were looking for."

She tried to use all her noble instincts to reply his question, but no matter how much she tried to make it sound casual, she couldn't simply say everything in her speech without feeling embarrassed...

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(Alternate Titles: "Maple is...so childish, cute, but also m.a.t.u.r.e!?", "Maple is curious about his love life OwO!", "Thanks Glenda, you saved Ethan")

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