The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 45. New Class

I was woken up by Anna at the usual time in the early morning. Anna was dressed differently than usual. Instead of the long skirt and the traditionally thick fabric of the usual maid's uniform, she was in a thinner and shorter sleeved top and a shorter skirt. She noticed my staring and started to speak to me.

" Master, do you like my new look?"

Surprised by her question I tilted my head and tried to make sure I heard her right, so I asked her to repeat what she said. Anna did and it was exactly the same question I heard. I decided to just answer truthfully.

" Yes, I think it looks more natural considering how hot it has been lately. I would always feel a bit bad about bringing you places while the sun was beaming down on us."

" It's fine Master! I use magic to stay cool. Here I'll show you!"

Anna channeled her mana and a burst of cold air exited through her sleeves and hit me in the face. It startled me. Anna began to speak again.

" It's a combination of advanced Druid Magic! I can even use it on other people to keep them cool!"

She looked at me as if she wanted my praise. I caved pretty easily and started to speak to her.

" That's awesome Anna! I can't even use any magic to keep cool!"

After I praised her, she looked unsatisfied with it. I was confused by her expression. Eventually she looked at me with a serious look in her eyes and with blushing cheeks, she began to speak at a low volume.

" C-C-Can you repeat that while patting my head?"

" Wait, you want me to pat your head?"

Her cheeks got even redder, and she simply nodded her head. I don't know if it was that I had just woken up or the look in Anna's eyes, but I decided to just do it. I got up and started to speak.

" Okay, I'll start to pat you now."

Anna just looked at me silently as I lifted my hand out and began to pat her. I started to praise her as well.

" Anna, you're a great maid. Every day I realize how lucky I am that you became my maid. From your cooking to your care for me in even the most minute details, I don't know if I'll ever be able to repay it all. But I hope that you can stick with this inexperienced master for the long haul."

Again, Anna just looked at me. This time she had a complicated expression on her face. Realizing that I may have put her in an awkward position as my servant, I decided to try to explain myself.

" Oh! I mean.. That's only if you want to stay by my side in the future. I mean you might find somebody you want to marr...."

She placed her finger to my lips to silence me, she looked me in my eyes for a solid minute before smiling. She then began to speak.

" John, we need to get ready for Aqua's class. Let me fetch you breakfast."

She continued to smile as she walked happily out of my room. The smile had not left her face by the time she had made it back. The breakfast was a simple omelet with browned sausage and toast. As I ate it, Anna would look my way occasionally as she was cleaning. With this atmosphere, we both headed to Aqua's class.

Once we entered the classroom, I noticed that Sharon was missing, other than that, Sarah, Cynthia and Asha were sitting next to each other in the row closest to Aqua's desk. Aqua was sitting in her desk with 4 massive tomes in front of her. Anna and I approached everyone and greeted them. After sitting down next to Sarah, Anna sat next to me. Aqua after finishing writing on a piece of paper, stood up and brought the 4 books to us. After resting a book in front of each of the girls, Aqua began to speak.