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Chapter 23: Magisteria

"Did you call for me, my lady?" Cassian asked, bowing as he approached Katherine, who was searching for a book on her bookshelf. She nodded and said, "This is for you," as she pulled a book from the shelf.

Cassian took the book and glanced at the title: Leg Devotion. The name reminded him of a book he had recently finished, making him uncertain whether it was about massage—like the previous one—or something weird, given the title's ambiguity.

His guess was correct. Katherine explained, "This book covers techniques for massaging calves and thighs. Please read it and begin practicing the techniques described in a week."

He hadn't even finished mastering foot massage techniques yet, still a long way from advancing to the first level of proficiency. Now, he had to learn another set of skills.

He hoped the system would find something useful in this new book. To his relief, the system's voice echoed in his mind, making him smile.

[Chaos mana detected. If the trainee allows the system to absorb it, a new skill will be provided.]

'First, promise me it won't be as useless as that foot massage skill,' Cassian thought, flipping through the pages as if he were reading, not wanting Katherine to know he was talking to someone in his mind.

[The system cannot determine which skill to provide, as it is based on the book, but it will attempt to find one that matches the host's needs.]

This response left Cassian a bit disheartened, thinking he might end up with another impractical skill. Still, at least he wouldn't have to start from scratch, even if it was another massage technique. He silently consented. 'It's all yours. Absorb it.'

[Absorbing chaos...]

The system began absorbing the chaos without even thanking Cassian for allowing it, he looked bit annoyed but thinking 'At least it's giving me something in exchange,' he waited for the reward. Since the system was taking its time, he turned to Katherine and said with a smile, "It will be done, my lady. But instead of waiting a week, could I start practicing now? The techniques are similar to foot massage, just with a few different strokes. I'd like to go through it once."

Katherine looked surprised, as the techniques in this book were nothing like the foot massage ones. However, Cassian spoke with such confidence that she gave an amused smile and said, "I'm free all day, so take your time."

"Thank you, my lady. It'll only take a couple of minutes at most," Cassian replied, stepping to the side and beginning to flip through the pages.

He had considered asking her to leave but was too impatient to wait. Since the book mentioned thigh massage as well, he wanted to see if massaging Katherine's thighs would have the same effect as it did when he massaged Laureen. Cassian didn't realize that just thinking about massaging Katherine's thighs was already causing a reaction—he could see a small bulge forming in his pants.

[Absorption complete.]

After a few minutes, the system's voice chimed in, making Cassian smile. It spoke again:

[The skill has been granted. You now possess 'Leg and Thigh Massage Mastery'. This skill enables you to identify massage points on the thighs and legs and provides comprehensive knowledge about the legs of humans and other beings with a similar anatomy. Does trainee Cassian wish to learn it?]

'Yes.'

Just like that, a surge of information began to fill his mind. As before, it was knowledge about various life forms, but Cassian noticed that most of these beings had similar physiology to humans, with only a few extra muscles or bones here and there.

As the information continued to flood in, the system spoke again, surprising him.

[The skill 'Leg and Thigh Massage Mastery' will be merged with 'Foot Massage Mastery,' creating the new skill 'Lower Body Massage Mastery.']

But the surprises didn't stop there.

[Another skill is in development. As the system processes the absorbed chaos, it will be completed and granted to the trainee in time.]

Cassian was momentarily confused by the system's announcement. He had questions about what it meant for a skill to be "in development" or "digesting the chaos," but he decided to set those thoughts aside for now.

As Cassian anticipated working on another set of thighs, he watched Katherine engrossed in her work at the study table. He walked up to her and said, "I'm done, my lady."

Katherine looked up in surprise and asked, "Already?"

Cassian simply nodded with a smile. Katherine returned his smile with amusement, then shifted her legs to the side to make room under the table. "Well, go ahead then."

To Cassian's luck, Katherine was wearing a long skirt, which meant he could work directly on her skin rather than through clothing. Taking his seat under the table, he gently grasped her feet and asked, "Shall I start with your feet and work my way up, my lady?"

"As you wish," Katherine replied with a smile, adding, "But did you really learn it so quickly?"

"Yes, my lady," Cassian said with a smirk. "Just let me warm up your feet before showing you."

He began massaging her feet, and within minutes, they began radiating warmth, helping Katherine relax as she felt the tension and tiredness ease from her body.

As Cassian observed Katherine's relaxed expression, he shifted his hands from her feet to her ankles. Lightly stroking his fingers behind her ankles, he moved up to her calves, applying more pressure as he continued. Katherine responded with a breathless gasp, "Ohhh... ha... ha... haa," and then laughed, surprised and excited. "You weren't lying...you really learned it."

Cassian smiled smugly at her reaction. While it wasn't his skill that allowed him to learn quickly, Katherine didn't need to know that, so he could afford to be a bit arrogant. However, not wanting to come off as a genius, he said, "It's not that I learned all the techniques—just a few that matched the foot massage ones."

"Well, it's already surprising that you learned so much in just a few minutes," Katherine said with a smile, continuing to relax in her chair. "Your aptitude is perfect for Magisteria."

Cassian looked puzzled, not knowing what Magisteria was. He asked, "What is Magisteria, my lady?"


Chapter 24: As lady wishes

"What is Magisteria, my lady?" Cassian asked, his face a picture of confusion.

Katherine looked slightly surprised by his question, but quickly explained. "Magisteria is a sort of city, a really big one located to the north of our territory. It's a free city, meaning no kingdom has authority over it. It's one of the few independent cities in our world."

Seeing that Cassian still seemed puzzled, she elaborated further. "In our world, there are ten free cities, which aren't ruled by any king or single authority. Instead, they're governed by organizations. Magisteria, for instance, is ruled by a council of mages and warriors, who also manage the university there. It's often called the 'City of Knowledge' because it's home to at least a hundred universities and many schools that train mages and magic warriors. With your sharp and quick mind, you could have a bright future there."

Cassian nodded, finally beginning to grasp the concept. He realized just how little he knew about the world, having only recently learned about sword techniques and other skills. However, he was quickly gaining more knowledge. As he subtly moved his hand towards his goal, keeping Katherine's mind occupied with his questions, he gently caressed her legs, slowly inching towards her knees. "Have you been to any of these free cities, my lady?" he asked.

Katherine nodded, a hint of nostalgia in her expression. "I've been to Magisteria. It's where I became a mage, and I even taught at one of its universities. But I had to return for my marriage," she said, her voice tinged with frustration.

Katherine fell silent for a few seconds, leaving Cassian scrambling to think of another question to keep her occupied while his hands continued to massage her calves, trying to relax her muscles before moving higher. He couldn't come up with anything that didn't feel too informal, but before he could worry too much, Katherine spoke up on her own. "I might be going back in a few months. Would you like to come with me? I could help you enroll in one of the warrior schools there."

"They're at least as good as our dukedom's academy, if not better in some ways," she added, noticing how intently Cassian was listening.

What started as casual conversation meant to distract her from his subtle touch suddenly took on a more serious tone. The way Katherine mentioned Magisteria being a free city made it clear that neither she nor the duchy would have any influence over him there. If he went with her, he wouldn't necessarily have to remain her servant. But that raised a question in his mind: Why would she take him there?

But he couldn't answer her without knowing more about the city. The only information he had was what she'd told him, and he realized he needed to do some research to fill in the gaps in his knowledge. There was one place he could do that, but he would need to find the time, which might only be possible if Katherine went to one of those noble parties.

"Can I give you an answer later?" Cassian asked, his tone uncertain. Katherine smiled, amused, and nodded. "Lucy and the other two might be coming with me too, so you won't be alone there," she said, trying to persuade him further.

But Cassian wasn't ready to commit until he had confirmed a few things, so he decided to change the topic. "That city must have lots of mages and magic warriors, right? So they probably have their own army too?" he asked, steering the conversation in a different direction.

Katherine was a bit surprised by his deduction, though it wasn't something too difficult to guess. "All ten free cities have their own armies; that's how they've managed to remain independent. There used to be more of them, but some were taken over by kingdoms for various reasons, like for strategic locations near ports and such. However, now the citizens of those kingdoms aren't welcome in any free city, which has caused them to lose out on the significant advantages these cities offer to other kingdoms and territories."

"Our own kingdom, as well as our duchy, benefits greatly from having a free city like Magisteria nearby. Many people from our territory try their luck at one of its universities to become mages or magic warriors. Afterward, some join our forces, while others become mercenaries, handling smaller tasks like monster subjugation or other minor issues that our armies don't typically deal with. Laureen, for example, is one of the mages trained in Magisteria. I brought her back as a maid when I returned. It also boosts trade, as the city has some truly unique products that can only be found or made there. "

The revelation about Laureen surprised Cassian, but it also confirmed his suspicion that she was a mage. She must have used teleportation magic to slip away from his bathroom that night. "I didn't know Laureen was a mage," he remarked.

"It's not exactly a secret, but she doesn't use her magic as much, so not many people are aware of it," Katherine replied just as Cassian reached her thighs. His arousal, which had already started earlier, intensified. He knew he was just using the excuse of "confirming" if he'd get aroused by touching another woman's thighs. In reality, he believed he'd be aroused by any woman's thighs, unless she was the embodiment of a whale or a sickly old witch.

With his arousal now forming a noticeable tent in his pants, Cassian squeezed Lady Katherine's velvety thighs. They were as large as, if not larger than, Laureen's—supple, yet with a bit of muscle underneath. He could feel the tension in them easing as he continued to squeeze, and Katherine's face visibly relaxed. Seeing that she didn't object to his touch, he considered going further but decided to keep her occupied with conversation. However, as he noticed the excited look on Katherine's face—a look he'd only seen once before when he first massaged her feet—she seemed almost like a hungry beast.

"You'll be coming to Magisteria with me," she said, her voice filled with anticipation. "So make sure to pack everything when I make the announcement."

Her tone was no longer a request—it was an order. Cassian knew he was in no position to refuse. With a frustrated expression, he looked down and nodded, "As my lady wishes."


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