Ranking System

Nene was silent when hearing what I said. She didn't look too concerned but was thinking about what to say.

"From today's lesson, you should know I was born here, right?"

I nodded, knowing what she said.

"Both of my parents were invaders."

That came as a surprise when she mentioned it. But with her features, it was plausible that her parents were invaders.

I get that her parents were invaders, but how does this tie to her being my maid? This story might take a while.

"My parents were both stupid."

When Nene talked about her parents, she looked at them with hatred. I guess we're similar in some ways.

"I don't know what drove them to attack."

Reminiscing, she sighed and continued talking.

"Not to brag or anything, but my parents at the time were strong enough to beat the first person in the past ranking in combat power."

The rankings could easily change, and everyone would get rewards for their corresponding rank. Not all rewards for the top ranking would always be good.

"With their strength, they got too cocky."

"They didn't have information about the technology in this world."

"And because of that, they were swarmed."

That wasn't hard to see. With our technology attacking our world would quickly notify every competent fighter in this world.

And if the enemy were deemed too dangerous, we would use drastic measures to eliminate the enemy at all costs.

"My parents somehow got out of the battle but were wounded deeply."

"They tried to leave the world to return from where they're from but couldn't."

"While fighting, someone had put a curse on them and made them unable to leave."

So, that was how it was. Guessing where she was going, her parents would die sooner or later.

"Recovering, my parents made a miscalculation. My mother got pregnant with my father."

"..."

Nene couldn't help but be disappointed in them in their decision. That was stupid of them. They were already in a terrible position, now with some liability. It would be harder to live.

"Then we get to the day my birth was coming."

"My parents were unlucky and were found during the day."

"With my mother giving birth, my father was forced to surrender."

"You get the gist of it, right?"

I nodded. In the end, their parents were captured. But that is not all of the stories.

"You do know what happens to invaders, right?"

"They get executed."

"Do you blame the people that executed them?"

I can't tell, Nene had shown no signs of this hatred, but I only have been with her for a few days so I wouldn't know.

"No, it was their fault for attacking. I can't blame the people for protecting their hometown."

From the looks of it, what she was saying was true. She looked relaxed and continued talking.

"I was originally going to be executed along with my parents."

"Just because I was their child."

"..."

"But because of Linsey, she convinced the executioners to let me live."

Linsey? Wait, if she had power back then, then how old is she? I shook that thought away and listened to what Nene had to say.

"Since then, I have lived my life to serve Linsey."

"I don't regret serving her, even with her nasty personality. I like her. I was grateful that she let me live."

The story is coming to a close, and Nene's reason for becoming my maid will soon be revealed.

"Then, a week ago, Linsey found someone interesting. And that person is you."

That was the day of my birthday. Seeing me ranked pretty high in skill would make someone noticeable.

"Searching for your profile paper, I read it with Linsey."

"That was when I decided you, and I are similar in some ways."

"Like you, we have no family. And we are also the subject of hate. Like me, you are also high in rank."

"That's why I decided you would be my potential mate."

"Mate?"

Did she mean what I think she meant? No wonder why she was so friendly with me all this time. She did not answer and continued.

"I will observe whether or not I want to be with you."

"If you failed to meet my expectation, I would, at most, leave in months."

That was understandable. No one wanted to serve someone who didn't deserve to be served.

"Then how am I right now in your eyes?"

I asked her since she had already evaluated me, and I wanted to see where I was on the list.

"You're not perfect, but doing better than I expected."

Nene was sitting beside me. She then got up, sat on my lap, and leaned in for a kiss. Our kiss lasted for a minute before she stopped. I didn't expect to lose my first kiss in this manner.

"That's why master, please don't disappoint me."

With all that said, we were silent. Nene had said what she wanted. Nene then carried me out of the tub and got me to bed.

"Nene, let's get takeout for dinner."

My body was still sore, and making food in this condition would suck.

"Of course~!"

Her usual attitude was back, and she was happy to get some takeouts for dinner. We need to hire a chef. My food was okay, but I can't be compared to a professional chef.

"Nene, do you know where we could hire a chef?"

"Yes, do you want one?"

"It would be better than me cooking."

"Then we will get one."

After that, Nene fed me dinner. Today was something else, for sure. I learned a lot about Nene, and most of my doubts regarding her had disappeared.

I couldn't get that out of my mind from what she said in her talk. I felt much closer to Nene, and the expectations that she had wanted from me were apparent.

Having the expectations of someone that is serving me is a different experience, but not a bad one at all.