Combat Maid Harem

"Hehe! How was that, Master?" Ember chuckled and dissipated all of her spells.

"It was entertaining. You made a fool of him," Lawrend replied with a proud smile.

"Thank you."

Ember humbly bowed.

Her humble and subservient appearance shocked the onlookers. It was already shocking that Ember easily played Lucid, but it was another for her to be so blatant about her Master-Maid relationship with Lawrend.

"I must be dreaming..."

"I-Is she a Divine Earth Mage already..?"

"How crazy!"

"The Prince is doomed!"

"I understand the levels you were talking about after watching everything," Lawrend said.

"Let me explain it more for you, Master."

And so, Ember explained to him the differences between Earth Mages. Just like how the Blumin Emperor was stuck as an Earth Mage even though he was significantly more powerful than others, there were different strength levels for Earth Mages.

First, Flawed Earth Mages, they only managed to become one by luck or through external help.

Second, Average Earth Mages, their strength was the most common for all the Earth Mages.

Third, Elevated Earth Mages, these were Earth Mages that could defeat Average Earth Mages in a duel.

Fourth, Heavenly Earth Mages, they could defeat Elevated Earth Mages in a duel.

Then fifth, Divine Earth Mages, they were the most prestigious as they were on the cusp of becoming a Heaven Mage. Anyone at this level could dominate everyone weaker than Heaven Mage.

Examples of these were Lawrend, Ember, and the Blumin Emperor barely qualified in that category.

"The clan developed this division because there were too many Earth Mages, right?" Lawrend asked with a wry smile on his face.

This type of division wasn't available outside of the clan. After all, there was no point for them since Earth Mages were king outside, and they were all mostly at similar levels of strength.

"Yes, Master. I read that the classification appeared out of nowhere when Earth Mages started sparring with each other enough times."

As the two were chatting, the crowd around them didn't dare to leave. They patiently listened even though they were all aware of the information Ember was relaying to Lawrend.

"What are you all looking at?" Ember coldly asked and looked around them.

"S-Sorry, Princess!"

"Have a good day!"

"Please visit my store if you want free things!"

"Pardon us for disturbing your family!"

"Bye!"

Everyone quickly rushed off in random directions. They didn't even think about where they were going and only wanted to leave this ominous place.

"Let's go," Lawrend said and tugged on Inferno's hand.

The family of three walked away and headed back to the hotel. The street they passed through instantly became empty as everyone avoided them like the plague.

Lawrend liked that they were giving way for them, but it made the experience feel fake.

...

"Master... I want to talk with you," Aleshia said outside of Lawrend's hotel room.

"Come in."

Aleshia walked inside while fidgeting with her fingers. She looked up at him and appeared to be shy. Lawrend was on the bed with his legs crossed. He was just practicing magic.

"Is there a problem?" Lawrend gently asked.

Seeing her look so shy caused him to feel worried. She wasn't typically like this.

"Master..."

As if she was in a daze, Aleshia got on the bed and leaned against his shoulder. She didn't say anything but kept silent. Lawrend decided to shut up and wait for her to say something.

The silence was nerve-wracking as Lawrend didn't know what was wrong with her. His mind couldn't help but start running around in circles and making absurd theories.

"Master, you still love me, right?" Aleshia asked in a whisper.

"Of course. My love for you always grows day by day," Lawrend replied instantly.

"If you had to choose between Sister Ember and me, who would you choose?"

"..."

Lawrend was stumped with her question. He didn't know how to answer that question without hurting any of them. His face twisted into a horrible expression as he lamented.

"Master, answer me truthfully," Aleshia asked and looked up at him.

Her endearing and misty eyes softened Lawrend's heart. He lowered his lips and kissed her. She tried to move away, but he didn't let her go.

Only after several minutes did he release her.

"Mm!?" Aleshia stared at him questioningly.

"You shouldn't ask such a question. You know that you will be my First Wife," Lawrend said solemnly.

"Ah... That's what I wanted to hear. Thank you, Master," Aleshia said and smiled happily.

She moved closer and leaned on his chest.

"Were you worried that you won't be the First Wife anymore?" Lawrend asked gently while he fixed her hair.

Aleshia's heart bubbled at his affection. It was only a minute ago that she was nervous beyond her control, but she was already swooning over him again.

"Yes... Sister Ember is too... exceptional. Inferno is cute and so, so much more talented than Zio. I thought you didn't think I was fit to be your First Wife anymore," Aleshia answered with a heavy heart.

Saying these things made her feel emotional.

"I know what you feel. Ember is too beautiful and talented, and then Inferno is probably as talented as me, but I won't be able to truly tell until he matures," Lawrend replied.

He rubbed the middle of her chest in an attempt to calm her down.

"Master... Why don't we have another child? M-Maybe he will be more talente–"

"Shh..."

Lawrend interrupted her by covering her lips with his finger. He didn't let her finish what she was about to say.

"You will only be disappointed if you keep those thoughts. Remember, my love for you doesn't just extend to your beauty or talent. My love for you is genuine from the very start and until the very end."

Ever since he started having more maids, he never threw his love for her. It was insulting to say that he would not have her as his First Wife in the future. After all, she was there when he was at his lowest and followed him to the present. She deserved that first spot no matter what anyone says.