Chapter 3
Chapter 3
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 3
Chapter Title: S-Grade Woman
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'Status Window.'
As I muttered it to myself, a hologram really appeared.
A status window was an essential element for any protagonist.
But this wasn't my status window.
'A maid from a princess's lineage...'
I glanced at Hilde, who was sitting demurely.
Silvery hair cascading down to her waist and skin like flawless white jade.
Full, rounded breasts and beautifully pronounced childbearing hips.
In stark contrast, a slender, alluring waistline.
'She's pretty—really pretty. No, beautiful is the word.'
Suddenly, the women from my team back at the company came to mind.
They were known around the office as attractive.
But I could say with certainty that Hilde outshone them all.
'And she's my maid?'
Who would've thought the gacha would pull a person instead of an item.
A beauty appearing on a deserted island with no one else around.
How was I supposed to process this?
"Um... Hilde?"
Hilde tilted her head slightly.
Her eyes curved into a gentle smile, paired with cherry-red lips.
Her beauty hit me like a punch to the gut, stealing my breath for a moment.
"Please, just call me Hilde. And no need for honorifics. I'm your property, after all, Master."
"Ah, right. Got it."
How could her voice be so clear and beautiful?
It almost made me doubt she was human.
'Master, huh.'
I'd been a bit tense thinking she was royalty.
But it seemed the summoner—me—held the definite upper hand.
'No worries about her stabbing me in the back like some others might.'
The status window clearly stated that Hilde would obey me unconditionally.
I had no proof, but for now, I'd trust the system.
Regardless, she was an S-Grade talent.
She had to be useful for survival.
"First things first, I want to confirm. You came from the gacha, right, Hilde?"
"Yes, thanks to you pulling me, Master. As expected, you're incredible."
"Incredible? Me?"
Being suddenly praised by a beauty like this threw me off.
I couldn't recall ever getting compliments at the company.
Just a guy with no standout skills in a female-dominated workplace.
If I wasn't quietly ignored or subtly looked down on, that was a win.
'Honestly, I was treated like half a pack mule.'
But Hilde nodded solemnly, as if it were the most obvious thing.
"S-Grades don't come up often. And pouring points into general gacha with that bold decisiveness? That alone shows the breadth of your potential, Master."
It only took three tries?
Were S-Grades really that rare?
'Come to think of it, the Main Quest reward started at S-Grade skills.'
S-Grade probably felt like the pinnacle of gacha prizes.
And pulling one on the first day? Not normal at all.
'Does Hilde match that value?'
Coldly speaking, money could buy people.
Not talking literal slavery here.
Even modern folks with ironclad ethics weren't immune.
Offer a hundred million for one night, and takers would line up.
Hell, certain establishments made it possible dozens of times over.
'Of course, comparing Hilde to common prostitutes is ridiculous.'
Her looks alone were overwhelming.
Hollywood actress-level beauty—no exaggeration.
Plus, the status said she was imperial royalty.
From some empire—who knew—but undeniably noble.
"The description says you're a princess. Born into the imperial family?"
"From an empire that's long since fallen. Just a tale from the past now."
Hilde seemed a touch hesitant.
Maybe because her homeland was gone.
I shelved my curiosity for later.
More urgent info to uncover first.
"What about these skills?"
"Those are the techniques I've honed over the years."
Hilde rose gracefully.
"It's nothing worth showing Master, but... I'll demonstrate."
I nodded.
Honestly, no high expectations.
Imperial Martial Arts sounded fancy, but she looked like a woman—fragile.
The women at my company weren't as physically capable as me.
At least, that's what I thought—
"This is the first form of our empire's style."
Hilde threw a punch into the air.
Pa-hang!!
Not a sound effect from her mouth.
It came from the punch itself.
'...Would that kill me?'
No exaggeration—it looked more menacing than punches from UFC fighters I'd seen.
"And this is the empire's basic footwork."
Hilde flowed into a series of movements.
Smooth as running water, like a dance.
Her swaying hair and body evoked a dancer.
Yet each motion carried terrifying destructive power.
'Beautiful.'
Even I, a total layman, was awestruck by the clean, flashy technique.
Grace emanating from her sculpted face and serious expression.
"...That's everything I can show at my current level. Of course, higher levels unlock advanced techniques."
Sweat glistened on her cheeks from the effort.
Completely captivated, I stared blankly at her.
"Master?"
"Huh? Oh."
"...I'm sorry. I gave it my all, but it must not have impressed you."
A beauty like her, cheeks flushed red with disappointment.
My heart pounded on its own.
"No, that was amazing. I was shocked watching it."
A bit clumsy with words, but sincere.
Every technique was masterful.
'This is S-Grade.'
A powerhouse who obeyed me without question.
And a stunning beauty at that.
I'd thought a person might just be a hindrance on a deserted island.
My mistake.
'With a powerhouse like Hilde as a companion, our options expand massively.'
Even traveling was safer in two.
Night watches could alternate.
Some things required two people outright.
She was worth every bit of those 100P—and more.
"...You'd have preferred an S-Grade weapon or skill over someone like me. Sorry to disappoint."
"No, absolutely not!"
I waved my hands earnestly.
'Way better than some random gear or skill.'
Gacha meant no picking—could be unusable gear.
A fancy bow or heavy hammer? Useless to me.
Skills had similar issues.
Conditional skills were risky alone on an island.
What if I got sick and couldn't use it? Disaster.
'The biggest enemies on a deserted island are loneliness and fear. Hilde's presence alone is invaluable.'
But she looked genuinely downcast.
Gauging the moment, I took her hand.
Her skin was impossibly soft—hard to believe those fists came from it.
"Master?"
"Look, I might be awkward with words because of some bad experiences. But I really mean it—you're needed here."
"Ah..."
"So, have some confidence in yourself."
Ughhh! Embarrassing!
I'd never said anything this cringey in twenty years!
But seeing her face, I couldn't stay silent.
We were stuck alone on this island together, after all.
No room for awkward misunderstandings.
"Thank you. Master is so kind. I must be a lucky flesh slave."
"No, I mean... wait, what?"
Did she just say 'flesh slave' from her own mouth?
I knew the meaning, but it felt so off-balance.
Not a phrase for lips like hers.
"Flesh slave?"
"Yes, Hilde Elizabeth Gardner is Jin-woo-nim's flesh slave."
What the hell? What was this?
I never got that explanation.
"You didn't know? But the gacha animation had rainbow lights..."
"I thought that just meant S-Grade."
"It means 'a flesh slave appeared in this gacha.'"
"The guy who made this system is nuts."
Who uses rainbow effects for that?
Preferable to mythic weapons or skills?
Rainbows were standard for SSRs or 5-stars.
Now I'd tense up every time they appeared.
'...Wait, the status did have obedience and lust stats.'
Wondered why—guess that's it.
But 'flesh slave' was too blunt.
"Please, avoid that term if possible."
The word itself was weird, and it didn't suit her.
"But then my position..."
"Just use another title instead."
Plenty of options without that.
For example...
"Instead of flesh slave, call yourself my girlfriend or something."
A beauty like her as my girlfriend? Unimaginable before, but whatever—who cared?
I pulled her, and it was a deserted island—no one to judge.
"M-Me, your girlfriend? Such an honor—I couldn't possibly!"
"It's an order from your Master."
"Eek!"
The word 'order' silenced her.
Her obedience was maxed at 10/10.
She called herself a flesh slave, after all.
She wouldn't defy me easily.
"...Master has a sly, mischievous side."
"H-Hmph!"
She said it with a slight pout.
A goddess-like beauty making that face.
Too stunning—I nearly lost my reason.
'Hmph, still, gotta be careful.'
I wanted to cherish Hilde as much as possible.
We'd be alone together on this island.
I planned to treat her like a real girlfriend, not just in words.
"Ah, but that poses a problem."
"What?"
Hilde blushed faintly as she spoke.
"To properly seal the contract... we need to have sex. If Master dislikes the idea..."
"Let's do it right now."
How to truly cherish a woman?
With sex, obviously.