Chapter 1: Kyouya and the Princess

Chapter 1: Kyouya and the Princess
My name is Kyouya Kurogami. I was reincarnated into a game-like world and it turns out I got a lot of potential to be strong at level one. Due to this KP system I was able to get my stats up to 500+. I'm currently in a forest scoping out monsters to see their base stats.

Kyouya: This looks to be an average starting area. They've got all the basic monsters at weak levels. I used some of the starting mastery points to get some skills, like scan and eagle eye. It looks like I'm more than strong enough to handle these monsters.

[Forest Slime] [Lvl 1-5]
Atk: 6-8
Def: 4-5
Int: 2-3
Dex: 0
Spd: 4-6
Lck: 1

[Goblin] [Lvl 1-5]
Atk: 8-11
Def: 3-6
Int: 4-7
Dex: 3-5
Spd: 5-8
Lck: 1

[Wild Boar] [Lvl 1-5]
Atk: 5-9
Def: 6-8
Int: 2-4
Dex: 0
Spd: 6-10
Lck: 1

Kyouya: If this is like a game world, they should drop items right?
Having 500+ stats I just kicked the mobs and they died.

[You have leveled up]
[You have leveled up]
[You have leveled up]

I'm only level 1 so I get that notification a couple of times. They dropped a whole bunch of bags so I'm guessing that's loot.

[Collected Slimy Substance x6] [Collected Goblin Blood x4] [Collected Monster Eye x3] [Collected Wild Boar Meat x8]

Kyouya: I see why they're in bags

I decided to explore some more. I suddenly heard a shout.

???:Somebody help!

I decided to see what the commotion was about. I went from tree to tree. Since I'm a ninja. I cam across a girl in a fancy dress and some bulky garbed man.

Kyouya: Scan.

[Demon Assassin] [Lvl 15]
Atk: 47
Def: 30
Int: 15
Dex: 20
Spd: 5
Lck: 1

[Vampire Princess] [Lvl 3]
Atk: 5
Def: 3
Int: 25
Dex: 2
Spd: 4
Lck: 30

Kyouya: What's with those stats? Other than the Assassin being a bulky mess why does this girl have such high Int and Lck at level 3? And a Vampire Princess only being level 3, she must be some sheltered girl. She's pretty good looking.

She had short green hair and red eyes that were quite captivating. Her dress wasn't as long as those movie princess dresses, but it was longer than a school uniform.

I listened in.

Vampire Princess: You're lying!
Demon Assassin: Hah! If I were I wouldn't have all this gold. Still, to think your own family payed me to off you!
Vampire Princess: It can't be... It's all because I have no talent...
Demon Assassin: Sayonara kid. Go ahead and scream. Nobody would care for you if your family doesn't.
As he pulls out his weapon I step in.
Demon Assassin: When did you get here? (I couldn't sense him.) Here to save this brat?
Kyouya: No, I'm not.
Demon Assassin: Huh?
Vampire Princess: Huh?
Kyouya: I'm just disappointed. I mean you ARE an assassin right?
Demon Assassin: What are you-
Kyouya: What kind of assassin reveals their client and doesn't just simply kill his target?
Vampire Princess: Oi.
Kyouya: And why are you so bulky? Assassins should be quick and silent, but you're slower than the goblins that roam here. I guess because you're so stupid this cliche was meant to happen.
Demon Assassin: You little s**t!

He charges at me. Oh now I feel sad. I punch him in the stomach and the force launches him backwards and breaks some trees. The girl stares at me in awe.

Vampire Princess: Strong...

A Vampire Princess eh? Royalty. It wouldn't be bad to have some connections, after all I don't know this world.

Kyouya: Hey girl. What's your name?

She stumbles a bit getting up.

Vampire Princess: Oh, uh thank you. My name is Alive von Bloodveil.

That last name. This is really a game world.

Kyouya: Kurogami Kyouya.
Alice: Eh?
Kyouya: My name.
Alice: Oh, sorry. Kurogami-san, why did you save me?
Kyouya: Ah don't get me wrong. I only did it because that guy was a poor excuse for an assassin. What are you doing in the forest?
Alice: I was sent here by my brother, Prince Fevlan to gather some herbs.
Kyouya: Why does a princess need to get herbs? Don't you have servants for that?

She shakes her head. I could see some tears about to trinkle down.

Alice: I'm not strong enough to have a Vassal, and I'm shamed because of it. Even our maids and butlers have at least one. Since I wasn't able to obtain a Vassal all the butlers and maids I had left me to go serve my brother.

A Vassal. As I recall in games, it's a summoned being or a creature demons can make contracts with.

Kyouya: So why don't you have any vassals?
Alice: I don't have the aptitude for summoning, and none of the servants my family have don't want to serve anyone weaker than them. I can't establish any connection with regular monsters either. Even the Slimes here wouldn't want to be my vassal.

Here's my ticket to royalty. If being a vassal is determined by both parties then I can become one. I may have to follow her orders, but I've established charisma so she would rather take advice than give it.

Kyouya: How bout this, Alice. I'll be your Vassal.

She stares at me dumbstruck.

Alice: Um... What?
Kyouya: I'll be your Vassal.
Alice: I can't have someone so strong below me!
Kyouya: How bout equals? I could be your vassal, but have my own free will to do what I want.
Alice: Wouldn't there be no meaning to becoming a vassal then? Also you're a human. DO you not despise demons like me?

So there's discrimination in this world too. I'll be sure to fix that.

Kyouya: I'm pretty lost in this forest to be honest. You help me get out and I'll help you with your family troubles. I have nothing better to do anyway.

She tackles me and gives me a hug.

Alice: Thank you Thank you Thank you so much!

Kyouya: What happened to all that noble composure?

She quickly gets off of me. I laughed a bit.

Alice: Ah... Ahem. Sorry.

She's red in the face. It's pretty cute. She makes so gestures with her hands and a magic symbol appears.

Alice: Hear me Mana of the Forest. Thou wishes to establish a contract with Kurogami Kyouya. I wish for thy blessings. Kurogami Kyouya, does thy accept thou as Master?
A little screen pops up.

[Do you accept the Contract]
[Yes] [No]

Kyouya: I accept obviously.
Alice: Then let it be done.

The magic circle disappears in a bright light. I see another notification.

[You have established a contract with Alice von Bloodveil and have obtained these titles]
[Butler]
[Vassal of a Princess]
[Vassal of a Vampire]

A butler? Did it just decide I was one? Come to think of it don't titles give special effects or something? I'll check it out later.

Kyouya: So how about you take me to your home?
Alice looks down for a bit.
Alice: That assassin was sent by my own family. I don't know if I'm welcome back home.
Kyouya: It may not be your whole family.
Alice: Huh?
Kyouya: He didn't exactly specify who it was in your family. Sides the only reason you were cast out is because you didn't have a vassal right? Now you have me.

She starts crying tears of joy.

Alice: You're right! I have you now so it's all okay.

Oh s**t. I think I triggered a flag. I give her a chop on the head.

Kyouya: Come on Alice. Let's go.
Alice: Yes!

[Kyouya Kurogami] [Lvl 13]
[Class: Ninja]
[Title: Butler]
Atk: 523
Def: 514
Int: 517
Dex: 523
Spd: 1036
Lck: 510

I don't know where I'm headed, but I'll make sure to enjoy my time here.