I don't want to be a dragon maid!

"Noah, are you alright?"

Shelley noticed Noah's strange expression and asked him worriedly.

"I'm fine, Lady Shelley. Perhaps it's just my imagination!"

Noah said, trying to sound casual.

“I’m not saying this is fine, but something else. Didn’t you hear what Dora said? You killed the Blood Servant, so you have the scent of a vampire on you!”

Shelley was getting anxious, and she leaned close to Noah's ear and said something.

"That vampire will try to find you. You're in big trouble, do you understand?"

"Hehe, Lady Shelley, are you worried about me?"

Noah said with a relaxed expression.

"I'm not worried about you... Okay, I am a little worried..."

Shelley coughed a few times and said with a haughty expression.

"That's because you're my summoned beast. It's normal for me to be worried about you."

"Hahaha, Lord Shelley, don't worry about that. I'm very strong! You've seen it for yourself, Lord Shelley. Killing those vampires is as easy for me as eating and drinking!"

Noah laughed and said calmly.

"Idiot, there's no comparison between vampires and vampire servants! Now get serious..."

Shelley angrily reached out to pull Noah's face again, but then she seemed to remember something, her eyes dimmed, and she leaned against Noah's back, no longer speaking.

"Oh, Lord Shelley, what's wrong?"

Noah also noticed Shelley's strange behavior. She raised her head slightly and asked in a low voice.

"Noah, you're not lying to me, are you?"

"As Shelley's number one favorite, how could I possibly deceive him!"

Noah said loudly in an exaggerated tone.

"There can only be one sun in the sky, and in my heart, there is only one sun: Lord Shelley!!!"

"You're saying that again... Fine, then I'll just ask..."

Shelley took a deep breath, leaned close to Noah's ear, and whispered the question.

"Noah, have you ever thought about leaving me?"

"Ugh?"

Noah stopped in her tracks, a look of surprise on her face.

"Lord Shelley, what does this mean?"

"To be honest, Noah, you're amazing. You're not only a master of housework but also incredibly strong. Living with you is a little...happier than before."

Shelley looked somewhat forlorn as she spoke softly.

“But I’m different. I’m just a half-baked mage who isn’t even a student yet. The gap between us is too big.”

"So I always have this feeling that this life will end soon, and Noah, you could leave at any moment..."

Noah didn't speak. She closed her eyes slightly, her long silver hair swaying gently in the evening breeze, like a statue on the street.

"I know I'm not qualified to be your master right now, and I won't stop you if you want to leave!"

Shelley took a deep breath, thinking that Noah had tacitly agreed. A hint of sadness appeared in her eyes, and her voice carried a pleading tone.

"But I have only one request: when you want to leave, please tell me in person. Don't just disappear suddenly, so I can be mentally prepared."

"If this is what Lord Shelley is thinking, then I can only say you are overthinking it. I have no intention of leaving at all."

Noah smiled kindly again and continued walking forward with Shelley on her back.

"Because I can feel that Lady Shelley and I are bound together by the red thread of fate, we are destined to be together... Oh dear!"

"You better be serious, I'm talking to you very seriously!"

Shelley slapped Noah on the head and said angrily.

"I'm serious too... Ouch, ouch, Lady Shelley, please stop hitting me! I'm serious! I'm serious!"

Noah begged for mercy repeatedly, then adjusted her tone and spoke slowly.

"But to be honest, I really like Shelley. I like the serious Shelley, the friendly Shelley, the gentle Shelley, and the brave Shelley. So how could I possibly leave Shelley?"

Faced with this confession, Shelley was stunned at first, and then she breathed slightly, her face turning as red as if she could wring water out of it.

"You're telling that joke again..."

"This is no joke. No matter how many times you ask me to question it, Lord Shelley, I will say it's true!"

Noah responded in a very serious tone.

"We've only known each other for a short time... and you already like me..."

Shelley lowered her head and stammered.

“Lord Shelley, this is love at first sight. And even though it’s only been a few days, I’ve seen the tenderness in your heart.”

Noah recalled the gentle yet earnest Shelley, and she couldn't help but laugh.

"I saw the respect that the guards and villagers had for Lord Shelley, and I also saw how brave Lord Shelley was to protect others. Lord Shelley is so outstanding and kind, that's why I like him the most! Lord Shelley is the best in the world!"

After saying this, Shelley remained silent for a long time. She wrapped her arms around Noah's neck again, and even tightened her grip slightly.

“I understand. I will also strive to become a great mage... because only in this way can I be worthy of your master.”

"That's the spirit I'm looking for! Noah believes in you too! Lord Shelley will definitely succeed!"

Noah said somewhat excitedly.

"However, let me make this clear first: once I become an archmage, you won't have the chance to leave even if you want to."

Shelley spoke softly in an extremely serious tone.

"As a summoned spirit beast, you have only one master!"

“That’s natural, I only have eyes for Lady Shelley…”

Noah stood tall and said it as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Many years later, when Noah looked back on those words from that night, she realized she was too young, and Shelley was right!

Noah, without realizing it, erected a huge chasm around his dreams, and this chasm was like an abyss...

Chapter Eighteen: Hunting in the Forest

After arriving safely at her doorstep, Shelley got off Noah's back, took the key, and opened the door. At this moment, she kept yawning and was walking unsteadily.

Upon entering the room, Shelley collapsed onto the bed and remained motionless.

"Lord Shelley, Lord Shelley, you should change your clothes before you go to sleep..."

Noah gently nudged Shelley and whispered.

Shelley only made a few indistinct sounds before turning over and going back to sleep.

But there was nothing that could be done about it. After all, Shelley had encountered too many things today, and even someone made of iron couldn't withstand it.

"There's just no way to deal with Lord Shelley..."

Noah shook his head helplessly. Faced with this situation, there was nothing he could do as a maid. He couldn't very well change Shelley's clothes himself...

You know what, that might actually work... After all, isn't it normal for a maid to change her master's clothes?

Of course, Noah had no strange thoughts, not even a tiny bit.

Noah stroked her chin, as if she had thought of something, and a mischievous smile appeared on her lips.

However, this thought only flashed through Noah's mind for a moment, after all, it wasn't the time to think about such strange things.

As a maid, Noah's most important concern was her master's health.

Just as Noah was carrying Shelley, he sensed that his master was not in good health. She was pale and thin, and at 1.65 meters tall, she probably weighed no more than 90 kilograms.

If this were in the original world, this would definitely be considered malnutrition. Moreover, Noah watched for a while and realized that being a mage requires a lot of physical strength, and he also wanted Shelley to maintain her strength.

Whether she can live to be twenty is probably a mystery!

Noah looked at the sleeping Shelley, at her small, thin body, and her expression became serious.

As a maid, I can't just stand by and do nothing!

Noah clenched her fists, and flames seemed to burn in her eyes.

In short, we should start with dietary therapy and gradually improve Shelley's health!

After tidying up the room briefly, Noah turned and left, but before leaving, she set up a high-level defensive spell on the door.

Although Noah is gradually awakening new magic, she remains wary of the unknown vampire.

At the very least, we can't let that guy lay a hand on Shelley.

After Noah finished doing all this, he walked toward the forest not far away.

As a poor maid, this forest is a treasure trove, where you can find all sorts of edible plants and animals.

Of course, the spirit beasts inside are invincible to ordinary people, but to Noah they are just prey.

Noah walked deeper into the valley for a while, and then she came across a rabbit munching on wild grass.

However, unlike ordinary rabbits, it has fiery red fur, and the space around it is slightly distorted, as if it is radiating high temperature.

"Fire Rabbit, a level two spirit beast. The spirit stones inside its body allow it to control a certain number of flames. When being chased, it will release a large amount of flames to help it escape. It is active around the Undying Tree year-round."

Noah only needed to think for a moment, and information about the rabbit popped into his mind.

This can be considered one of the cheat codes in Perfect Maid.

Noah looked around. The black wood exuded an eerie aura, and the trees in the vicinity were indeed immortal trees.

In Noah's mind, this tree was quite strange. It was easily ignited by fire, but it would not burn to death. After shedding a layer of charred bark, it would be as good as new again. Moreover, the flames on its bark would only burn for ten minutes. No wonder the Fire Rabbit liked to live nearby.

This way, they can ensure that their hiding place won't be burned down by the fire, and they can also maximize their abilities.