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The Sage Summoned to Another World Volume 4 Chapter 21

Translator: vysio_seth

Volume 4 Chapter 21

「Touya-san! 」
「「「「 It’s oniichan!!」」」」
The kids overtook Saya and came rushing toward me. I embraced them as they jumped on me one after the other.
「Hey, I’ve missed you guys! How have you been!? 」
「Fine! The boob lady has been living with us」
…… Boob lady…… Is that supposed to mean Lumina? Ah, it fits.
Saya came trailing behind the children.
「Touya-san, it’s been a while. Thank you so much for all the support you have given us. I was able to provide for the children thanks to you. They are growing healthy and strong as you can see」
「I’m glad to hear that you are doing well, Saya. I heard from Lumina about the trouble that has befallen you because of me. Sorry……」
I bowed lightly and she hurried to make me stop, 「That’s not true」.
「Lumina-san helped take care of the children and has been really helpful. It’s because of her that there were no more bad characters around the orphanage」
But it’s easy to surmise that the ruffians found a way to get back at Lumina by attacking the orphanage.
I am glad though that everyone, especially the kids, are safe.
「Well, I’m relieved…… If that is the case…… So……」
I looked over to the kid tugging at my sleeve.
「—- It’s been a long time, Leol. Have you been good? 」
He smiled even a bigger smile when I called him by his name, showing I still remembered him.
But how could I forget? When I met him, he was desperately trying to help Saya. With only three copper coins he wanted to put up a request at the Adventurers’ Guild.
If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have known about the orphanage.
「Yes, onii chan. We got to eat a bunch of food」
I smiled down at him while patting his head.
「If you can eat a lot of food then you won’t be disappointed here. This house is where you will be staying from now on! 」
I trailed behind the kids as they ran around in front of the entrance, filling the place with their laughter.
It was then I realized that a new life was about to begin as I watched them.
「Hey, follow me I will show you guys to your rooms! 」
「「「「Yaaaaay! 」」」」
The children walked closely behind me as I opened the front door and entered. All their small faces didn’t hide their amazement for the mansion’s beauty.
「Wow, onii chan! You live in a place like this? 」
「Ah, yeah, sometimes, I am not always here……」
「Really? From now on we will be staying with you? So we will always welcome you home? 」
Their innocent questions brought up warm and fuzzy feelings inside me.
I had the servants watch over them, and went to the reception room alone.
Inside, Saya was waiting for me. She looked fidgety and anxious; I’m guessing it was from being in a noble’s house.
「Here I am. I’ve left the children in the care of the servants. We can talk now, what have you been up to? 」
We sat facing each other and the maid who brought us cups of tea and tea cakes left the room.
Once she left, Saya began to tell me all that had happened with them.
「That was after——–」
She pretty much repeated what Lumina told me yesterday.
「I see…… From now on, you can consider this mansion as your home. It may not be right away, but I’ll get an orphanage ready for you」
I don’t mind if they live in this mansion long-term, but as a noble, I’ll have to make room for visitors and such.
I personally have no problem with this, but the head butler was the one who told me it would be disrespectful to the visitors.
He suggested that it would be best to find land and build a new shelter for them.
This mansion is in the nobles’ quarter. It might not be a suitable environment for the children, I agree.
It’s safer for the children, if I buy or build a new facility in a more stable location in the commoners’ quarter.
「I’m sorry for all the inconvenience I have caused you, Touya-san…..」
「No, it’s okay. I told you before you can call on me for anything. I’m glad to see you and the kids. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us」
With a smile, I held out my hand to Saya, and she gently wrapped hers around it.
It was the beginning of our cohabitation.
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In the audience hall, I knelt down on one knee and bowed my head in front of the Emperor.
Today is the day on which I am awarded a medal of honor, I’m assuming, for the events that took place in Arland.
My merits were read out loud just a few minutes ago. Even though they are my deeds, their recounting puts me in an uncomfortable spot-light.
When the nobles in attendance heard about the deal with the Generate Kingdom and the battle with the Hero, they cheered loudly.
「Let us proceed on to the reward you will be receiving this time. Marquis Touya von Kisaragi, step forward」
I stepped forward a little and got down on one knee again.
「Touya, as a champion of the Lunette Empire, you have displayed unrivaled military prowess against the Generate Kingdom, you even bested the Hero. On top of that you brought wealth to our country in the form of a large amount of compensation from them. As a reward for this, I bestow upon you a medal and a mansion in the Imperial Capital」
…… Eh? A mansion? I already have one.
Why is he giving me another mansion?
——- And this medal……
It’s similar. It looks like my Spirit Stone necklace.
「The stone used in this medal is —– a Spirit Stone」
The nobles’ chatter rang even louder. I remembered what Char told me before.
The Lunette Empire is known for possessing a large number of Spirit Stones. Why is he going out of his way to give me one of them?
Also giving me a mansion…… I tried to read His Majesty’s intentions, but failed.
「I humbly accept your kindness. I will continue to fulfill my duties as a noble for the prosperity of the Lunette Empire」
The ceremony ended with my final words of gratitude.
I was moved to another room to receive a detailed explanation.
In the room I was led to, a civil official assured me that it is not unheard of for a high-ranking noble to have multiple mansions in the capital.
Told me I can have people run my other mansion. Said it is a good employment opportunity for the people.
Simply put, he is implying that nobles should spend lavishly to support commoners, not hoard. Reasonable opinion, I suppose, but why did they give me their precious Spirit Stone?
I looked down at the sparkling blue jewel on my chest.
Comparing it to the one I have on my necklace around my neck, they are the same colour.
While I was comparing the two jewels, the door opened and His Majesty came in.
I stood up and tried to bow my head, but His Majesty interrupted me with a wave of his hand.
「I’m sorry you had to wait. I didn’t tell the nobles that I was giving you a Spirit Stone, and there was a bit of a scuffle」
I chuckled at how His Majesty simplified the whole situation.
He sat down on the sofa, and the Prime Minister with him, one of His Majesty’s closest advisors, sat down next to him.
「Hey, you can tell him about the mansion」
「Yes, understood. The mansion is located ——-」
The formal details regarding the mansion were given to me.
It is situated in a nice and quiet part of the capital. It was perfect. I am not a fan of noisy areas.
「And here’s the other thing that’s a little troubling……」
His Majesty’s voice was slurred, as if he had something stuck in his teeth.
「The truth is —– There is a House Spirit living in that mansion. And has not recognized anyone as its master yet」
Another House Spirit…… I already have Ferris, I don’t need another.
Oh, I had the Spirit Stone so I could move accompanied by a House Spirit.
So this is why I was given the Spirit Stone……
「Touya-dono, if anybody is able to do something about it. It is you」
His Majesty said so with a smile. I did not share the happiness though.
The House Spirits are capable of communication between them, that much is known. However, what remained was whether I would be accepted by the other House Spirit.
I returned to the mansion after the meeting with His Majesty.
Later, the new mansion was handed over to me, and I went over to check on it.
The house had no servants. The House Spirit has not decided on the master, so no one can enter.
I unlocked the door and opened it.
Despite the house not being used for several decades, it seems it has been taken care of and spotless, as far as I could see.
I entered and stood in the center of the entrance hall.
「Are you there? I’m the new owner of this mansion, I want to say hello」
In response, a pure white whirlpool immediately formed in front of me, from which a House Spirit appeared.
「Eh, you’re kidding me……」
I did not hide my surprise.
The House Spirit of my new mansion was a young girl who looked no more than 10 years old……