A Day in the Life of a Town Warrior — Miss Maid

A day overshadowed by dark clouds

【Cutest Task Ever】(+21 Copper, -3 HP)

【The Task That Loves Cutie the Most】(+18 Copper)

【The Best Task, Please Give a Critical Hit】(+22 Copper, -3 HP)

"We didn't find any gems again, Cutie."(╥A╥`)

I, returning to our thatch house, said to Cutie who was worrying by my side.

Cutie came over and patted my head, gesturing to me to cheer up.

I rolled over and took out my wallet, the remaining two silver coins and sparse coppers signaling the unavoidable fact of hunger if we can't figure something out.

"What should we do? Should we go treasure hunting? I could withstand hunger, just sleep more. But what about Cutie..."

The memory of Cutie disappearing came back to my mind. Although it was not my own, that scene was haunting like a nightmare. Even such a strong one has died. I swore I would never let Cutie get hurt because of me. Let's give up treasure hunting.

How should we get the money? Why my tasks never get a critical hit? How could I rest! (ノ=Д=)ノ┻━┻

Seeing Cutie's panicked expression, I came back to my senses. After settling Cutie down with lunch and letting her sleep, I set off again.

Recalling Cutie's unease as she slept, I feel a tinge of guilt. "What am I doing? I got Cutie worried too, I'm useless QAQ." I stare out at the bustling streets. "I should go see the priest and heal up first. If I get injured again, it will be dangerous.

"Penguin, is Penguin home? I want to buy some milk."

"Oh, I'm here. The milk will be ready in 5 minutes, take a seat and wait."

"Alright, I appreciate it." I handed over two silvers.

Looking at the few coppers left in the wallet, I frowned again. Can't even afford Cutie's favorite dragon salivary fruit tonight. I promised her to give her one every two days.

Am I... going to break my promise... will Cutie be disappointed? She must be very disappointed. She was looking forward to it.

"What's up with you, looking so worried? The healing will be ready in two minutes, don't rush." said Penguin.

"Oh, nothin', sorry. I was just thinking about how to make money. I don't want to go treasure hunting for some reasons, but my tasks never get a critical hit. If the afternoon task doesn't get a critical hit either, Cutie's Dragon Salivary Fruit will be a problem for tonight."

"Well, you could try and find a maid for help."

"A maid?"

"Yeah, a maid's assistance can significantly increase the critical hit rate, and there's an additional bonus reward, how nice."

"Is there any condition?"

"I am not sure, as I am not a maid. You can check in the Adventurer's Guild, there should be some."

After Penguin began to cast healing, I made my move.

"#Build a tombstone for all the diseases and injuries, offer a spring to the god of healing, your servant prays for the gospel of mercy to descend, to wash away all the pain from the person before me @BigPancakeNo1"

(HP+6)

"Alright, thank you for your business."

"Thank you, goodbye."

After leaving Penguin's house, I headed straight for the Adventurer's Guild. The hall was still crowded, the only difference was there were fewer maids. "Yeah, the maid these days either has a master or is on an adventure. Don't know if I can find one."

'Any maid available for assistance?' After leaving information on the business board, I wandered around the hall a few more times.

Seems like there are indeed few. I should go home and wait, half an hour more at most. Or I won't be able to serve dinner after completing the task.

After coming home, I opened the door carefully, Cutie was still sleeping. The slight frown on her delicate face hurt me. If it really doesn't work out, I'll try to scrape together sixty coppers, or maybe borrow? From whom should I borrow? I don't know many. While contemplating, I accidently kicked the chair causing a noise, Cutie slowly opened her eyes. She looked at me with a question in her eyes, I rushed to explain that I forgot to bring the script for mining and came back to get it.

Just then, a sound was heard from outside.

"Is anybody there?”

I turned around to open the door, outside stood a girl in a maid dress. She seemed a bit, dirty?"Are you looking for a maid?"

"Yes, and you are?"

"My name is 'Counter Attack', can't you tell by my profession?"

Despite the thrill inside, I force myself to stay calm.

"May I ask, you aren't bound to any owners, are you? Your attributes seem quite high."

"I just returned from an adventure. It's getting harder and less rewarding, so I'm thinking of returning to the city to do some tasks."

Ah, that explains it. She just came back from an adventure. A maid adventurer turning task-maid, not bad and with high attributes too.

"Shall we go mining then?"

'Counter Attack' furrowed her brow, asking "You're a warrior, why don't you do professional tasks?"

"Professional tasks?" I remember seeing them before, but it seemed that the damage of getting hurt was higher so I never paid attention to it.

"Yes, it takes four hours as well, and the rewards should be slightly higher than mining. The attribute bonuses are a double-up for strength and stamina."

"But what if I get hurt..."

'Counter Attack' suddenly laughed, confidently saying "With me around, you won't get hurt at all."

The weather unconsciously cleared up, and the warm sunshine poured down on this street again.

I started a new task, standing on the city wall and patrolling in coordination with 'Counter Attack'...

==================== Task dividing line ====================

【Silk's Task, Silk is the cutest】 (+3 silver 52 copper, maid bonus +72 copper)

"WOW!!!! So much". Looking at my newly acquired money, I suddenly felt happiness coming so unexpectedly.

"It's okay," said 'Counter Attack'.

"It's even higher than what I earn in several days." QAC

"Then, I should leave now." 'Counter Attack' smiled and turned to leave.

"Wait..." I woke up from the surprise of having so much money, stopping her "Can you still do tasks with me tomorrow?"

Feeling a bit confused inside, I waited for her reply.

"As long as you don't ditch me."

"Really? Thank you so much OVO! I won't ditch you." I joyfully declared.

====================Home arrival dividing line====================

Silk stared at me with eyes glittering like stars as I took out dragon saliva fruit from my bag. After a quick preparation, I handed it to her, watching Silk with a full smile gnawing on the dragon saliva fruit. "Indeed, a carefree Silk is the cutest." While she ate, I happily shared what happened today.

At night, watching Silk's blissful sleeping face, I slowly fell asleep on the straw mat.