Chapter 220: Tidying Up 5
Chapter 220: Tidying Up 5
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-But why does the hero chosen by the Goddess bow down to the royal family?
Lost amidst the flood of viewer comments, a certain viewer posed a question unnoticed by Han Se-ah.
They wondered why, in a world where the Goddess truly exists, the hero chosen by Her would bow before the royal authority.
Han Se-ah, who should have been answering, was too focused in the lavish treatment of the maids, melting into a puddle of relaxation, so I could only respond inwardly.
It's because the king is also chosen by the Goddess
The Divine Right of Kings
In this world, the political ideology that the king's power is granted by a divine entity, not by humans, was not just a concept to bolster royal authority, but a historical fact.
It was said that the Goddess, who created all life on this land, had bestowed a crown upon those among humans who possessed extraordinary talents.
I didnt know the truth of this land's history, but at least from the fact that the temple wasnt foaming at the mouth, declaring a holy war against the royalty, I could tell it was real.
These fanatics wouldnt tolerate using the Goddess for propaganda.
We shall escort you inside.
Do you have any luggage that needs to be carried?
If you are tired from your journey, we can prepare a bath for you.
In essence, if the hero is a grand general appointed by the Goddess, then the king is a leader appointed by Her.
According to the K-medieval fantasy common sense embedded in the game, swordsmen rank just a notch below leaders.
Since the temple publicly announced the hero's appointment by the Goddess, it was natural for the royal family, recognized by the Goddess, to verify such a hero.
And for Han Se-ah, the player, there seemed to be no complaints about such treatment.
-Why is the hero treated so well?
-They all melt with those expressions on their faces, its irresistible.
-While one hero gets massaged and bathed by maids, another carries a water jug from the Nakdong River*...
-The royal treatment for heroes here is quite impressive.
How many games were there where one is only superficially treated as a hero?
Starting with games where the world-saving hero is given a pittance and a twig to embark on their journey, to a great commander who has to chop wood in the mountains after a season change, to a world-saving hero carrying boxes in a general store, and to a protagonist with dragon blood getting beaten and arrested like a dog by a local guard.
Therefore, even though politically it appeared as bowing to the royal family, players like Han Se-ah and the viewers couldn't help but laugh at the genuinely royal treatment received.
Ah, ahh
Oh my, your back is quite tense. I guess its because youve been valiantly fighting the Demon King in the tower. I heard that mages tend to stiffen up from sitting at a desk for too long.
Ah, that spot-?
Yes, its okay. It might hurt a bit at first, but it will feel better soon.
-Isn't this a bit risky?
-If the stream gets suspended before showing the princess, Ill write Han Se-ahs name in my suicide note and jump.
-Now I see why massage streams are so popular.
-Going as far as exposing the back... well, we've probably already earned a warning.
-If were going to get suspended anyway, why not go all out?
I, I didnt expect this, a suspension? Am I going to get a warning, ah?! I dont know! Just look at Rolands face! I thought it would be a harmless, but this is seriously risky!
The scene captured by the camera said it all.
The women, led away in a different direction under the pretext of needing to unwind.
The camera, which briefly showed a personal bathtub filled with flower petals before turning to me, then shifted back to the women receiving massages.
Of course, the so-called massage involved loosening the arms and shoulders before undressing them to apply fragrant oils, after which the camera hastily turned back to me.
Nonetheless, Han Se-ah, who inadvertently ended up providing a massage ASMR and gaining anxiety over a potential stream suspension, seemed to have no complaints.
Maybe they anticipated a future where they would be forced to relax their muscles and end up screaming in a comically painful manner...
But a maid serving nobility would instantly be fired for giving such a painful, entertainment-style massage.
Ah, it's almost troubling how nice the treatment is. It feels like too much of a luxury.
Do the nobles in the capital all live like this? It seems a bit excessive
Ah, I wish the sisters at the temple could experience this massage. They've been complaining about back pain while doing laundry recently.
Not particularly wanting to be waited on, I sent the maids away and settled down to browse the internet.
Then, the camera came to me as if seeking refuge.
I spent quite a while surfing the web, shifting the hologram here and there like a kid sneaking around.
It wasn't just Han Se-ah who had melted away; everyone else, flushed from their baths, trudged into the waiting room.
They were all so relaxed, I wondered if any talented artists watching would be inspired to draw four slimes.
So we just rest here until we meet the princess. I hope the wait is a bit longer.
If we keep lounging like this, Im worried our swords will get dull. Roland, would you mind sparring with me to warm up?
Thus, the group sluggishly walked to the table prepared with tea and slumped down.
They all looked exhausted, lazily lounging, but the following maids paid them no mind and continued attending to their needs.
Pouring tea from an almost artistic teapot, setting up bite-sized desserts to be eaten with tiny teaspoons, whispering recommendations in their ears without embarrassing them for not knowing the etiquette was this the level of a starred maid?
3 Heir to the Housekeeper Erika Schmidt, 3 Skilled in Needlework Emma, 2 Master of Cleaning...
1 Apprentice Maid...
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The fact that there were no maids without stars among those serving was impressive in many ways.
It felt like they didn't just attach stars to the maids; they specifically chose people who already had stars.
Considering the continued use of the Schmidt surname, the housekeeper must be of noble origin.
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Raei Translations
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The tale of an adventure in a toxic marsh zone, battling the undead, had turned into an observation of a lily garden surrounded by maids.
Thanks to this, Han Se-ahs stream once again surged in popularity.
...Honestly, the predictability of human, male instincts is just too obvious.
-The apprentice maid with short hair was cute until she made a mistake and got scolded; it was terrifying
-When the maids are around, it feels like heaven, but as soon as the housekeeper appears, the atmosphere turns into a military camp.
-The housekeeper doesn't intervene as long as everything is in order.
-At this point, do we even need to climb the tower?
-You have to climb the tower to get here though.
Players residing in the city, and those who became mercenaries or merchants, were scattered in various roles, unable to set foot in the royal area near the capital.
Just like high-end apartment complexes where guards monitor the entrances, this neighborhood, where the nobles live, is also off-limits to players.
Thus, being waited on by maids for breakfast, exploring the streets to light up the mini-map, and then being waited on again for a bath and dinner, all become part of the daily routine, almost like a game guidebook.
But do you guys find this interesting? I mean, Im not trying to criticize, but... someone is using my stream to create a 3D map of the kingdoms capital. It just came to my mind, and I thought it was pretty impressive.
[Mr. Study Cafe Snack Slaughterer has donated 10,000 won!]
Roughly meaning its hard to milk donations with just maids.
Hey! How do you even interpret it that way?
Han Se-ah, who was concerned about her stream, was being mocked by her viewers.
They were just laughing, asking what she could possibly do if they genuinely enjoyed watching real maids.
Eventually, Han Se-ah had to accept it.
Isnt it the first generation of virtual reality games without fast-forward or skip functions?
Theres nothing to do but patiently wait for the princess's call.
Yet, the time spent waiting wasnt painful, so no one felt any dissatisfaction.
I, too, was able to enjoy some peaceful web surfing when Han Se-ah took the camera to explore the capital.
From preparing the bathwater to arranging meals, the maids took care of all the trivial tasks, allowing me to lie on a soft bed, surfing the web under the cool breeze of a magic tool.
This must be what a luxury hotel stay feels like.
Miss Hanna, the princess has said she would like to invite you and the heroes' party to dinner tomorrow evening. Shall I adjust your schedule?
No, tomorrow evening is fine.
Yes, understood.
However, this maid hell, where guests are kept forever, informed us on the third evening during dinner time.
The housekeeper approached us, making deliberate footsteps yet not moving her waist an inch, as if there were steel rods inside her dress.
If it werent for her apron, she might have been mistaken for the owner of this villa.
Her elegant and meticulous appearance sparked another pointless debate among the viewers.
-This is what a proper maid looks like.
-Sniff sniff, it smells of old age
-The kids are cute doing their thing, why try to undress them
-Because theyd look even cuter in different outfits.
-Sigh, there are too many friends who should be playing mobile gacha games instead of this VR game.
But if you're going to talk about short skirts and exposure, wouldnt it be better to look at different outfits? A maids uniform, after all, focuses on the black dress, white apron, and the cap they wear. If you're going to go for exposure with that outfit, well...
[Theory Master has donated 10,000 won!]
As expected, trust the expert!!!
[Maid Cafe Stamp Collector has donated 30,000 won!]
So you want to see an apron with exposure, you tasteless fool!
[Prefer Censored Over Uncensored has donated 20,000 won!]
It's more enticing when it's covered up. If you want exposure, go look at a nude collection.
Whether it's the Japanese-style moe transformation of the nerdy maid uniform that's preferred, or the traditional maid outfit with a dress and apron without exposure.
A discussion befitting the viewers who find happiness just watching Han Se-ah surrounded by maids, without any story progression.
In the midst of this, Han Se-ah, seeing an opportunity to rake in donations, cheekily joins in, ensuring the wait is anything but dull.
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*The Nakdong River is one of the major rivers in South Korea, and mentioning it in this context suggests a more humble or basic way of living.
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