The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 40. Lily

I awoke from a good sleep to see Anna looking down on me, with a new pair of earrings on her ears. Still a little sleepy I couldn't help but speak my mind.

" I knew they would suit you."

" ////"

Anna backed away from me, at that point I realized I was awake. I started to panic again thinking I may have put Anna in an awkward position. I scrambled to apologize.

" Oh, uhm Anna, I'm sorry I didn't mean to say something that would make you recoil. I won't do something like that aga...."

Before I could finish my sentence, Anna rushed in front of me and placed her hands on my mouth to stop me from speaking. After spending a few moments to collect herself she began to speak.

" I don't hate when you compliment me! Infact, I like it! Don't say something like you won't compliment me. I wore these so you would complement me. I was just surprised from you saying it while I was so close to you Master! So please don't ever assume that I would hate you complimenting me! Do you understand Master!"

Anna after making sure I understood her point of view she began to speak.

" Ugh... Yes... Sorry I surprised you, I guess?"

" Apology accepted! Now! What would you like to do today, Master?"

As I sat there and rubbed my eyes I thought of the options. I figured it might be best to check in on Sarah today. We were both very emotional last night. So, I think starting the day with greeting her would be a good choice. I informed Anna of my idea and she agreed. Off we went after a breakfast of steak and eggs.

Anna and I arrived at Sarah's room not too long after breakfast. After I knocked on the door I was answered by a new face. A maid a little older than Anna began to speak. She had brown shoulder length hair with glasses... And again, she's taller than me! Just once I'd like someone shorter than me.

" Hello Master John, I am Amanda, the new exclusive maid for Master Sarah!"

" Hi, can I speak to Sarah for a moment?"

" Yes of course! Allow me to fetch her!"

With that, Amanda closed the door. I heard mumbles through the door, after the voices stopped, I heard footsteps approaching. Sarah had come to the door. She saw me and blushed, guess she thought about last night. I decided to begin the conversation.

" Hi Sarah! I wanted to know if you'd like to spend some time with me today?"

She looked guilty for a minute before beginning to speak.

" I'm sorry John but I've already made appointments with Asha, Sharon and Cynthia today. Otherwise, I would!"

" It's ok, just means I came too late. I'll find something else to do, so have fun, ok?"

Sarah began to smile, I hoped she could relax today. After saying our goodbyes, Anna and I began to walk away. Anna then asked where we would go next. I answered with the most realistic option in my mind.

" Well since my mana is recovering, I think the best thing to do is just meditate and see what happens. Will you be ok with that Anna?"

" Of course, Master!"

We began walking to a familiar calm field. After arriving, I took a sitting cross-legged meditation stance.  Anna took out a table blanket from her mana storage and placed it in front of me, she then proceeded to sit directly in front of me.

" Are you going to stare at me the whole time?"

Anna looked at me with wide eyes then turned away. She then proceeded to blush while tilting her head and looking at me with an upward glance, she began to speak in a small voice.