The Sage Summoned to Another World Volume 5 Chapter 5
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Translator: vysio_seth
Volume 5 Chapter 5
The orphanage, which had begun renovation after I had signed the contract, was handed over without issue.
Right now, I am with Saya and the children on our way to see their new home.
「Touya-san, what kind of place are we going to live in!?」
「I can’t really say if it’s bigger than the one in Salandir Kingdom. You guys just have to wait and see」
「I can’t wait to see it. You’re being too slow, Saya-neechan!」
「There is no need to be hasty, the place is not going to run away!」
The children took her by the hand, dragging her as they ran. She let them, with a smile.
This will be the first time they all see the orphanage. I hope they like it……
By the way, I heard recently that Lumina was considering living with them, so I had single rooms ready for a couple of adults.
We made our way through the main street, and soon we arrived at the new building.
I turned to the children who were looking up at the three-story building.
「This is where you guys will be living from now on」
「Oh, it’s so huge. Wow!」
「「「「「Wow」」」」」
The children all ran into the building, even though Saya tried to stop them. They all excitedly disappeared into the building.
「Touya-sama, I’m so sorry……」
「They seem to be happy. We should join them」
I gently pushed her towards the building so we could enter as well. The first floor has a hall at the entrance, a cafeteria, a kitchen, and an office.
On the second floor, is where the children’s and single rooms for Saya and Lumina, are.
The children ran around checking each room, trying to find the ones that they liked.
「Hey, Touya, when can we start using this building? Because I’m planning to move in here too」
Lumina spoke up, as she slowly made her way behind us.
Well, the building is completed, what remains is for the application for its use. Also, there are government subsidies, I heard about, which need to be applied for as well.
However, considering my assets, I do not see a problem even if the orphanage does not get a subsidy, but I think it is also wise to plan ahead.
「There is no problem with using it now actually. I’m only the patron in regards to the application to the Empire. Saya is the one in charge here」
「Oh, no, I can’t…… Touya-san you did everything for us……」
「Think nothing of it. From here on out, you will have to carry responsibility for everything around here」
「Then, Saya, I think this weekend we can move, right? I’m honestly uncomfortable in living in the noble district」
Saya, Lumina, and I enter the building. Inside, we can hear the sounds of the children running around.
Saya’s eyes lit up like that of a newborn as I showed them around the rooms.
When we reached the third floor, the children had already picked out their rooms, which all had beds.
「Oh, it’s Touya-niichan! Ne-ne, is it really true we are going to live here?」
The children with hopeful gazes asked me, and I gave them a nod to assure them.
「That’s right guys, we will be moving your stuff here this weekend. So make sure to help Saya, okay?」
「Sure! We will take care of Saya-neechan」
The children’s replies made me smile. Their smiles were contagious, after all.
After the tour, Saya and the children returned to the mansion to pack for the weekend move.
I went back to my own mansion and asked Dalish to make arrangements for the move.
Even though they do not have that much luggage, since there are only two adults, they still need a carriage.
I went to my office, where I filled in the form for the official opening of the orphanage with Saya as my representative.
After the successful move over the weekend, I had to take the report documents to the municipal office together with Saya.
We did as required and submitted them at the counter.
「Please wait a moment」
The woman at the reception desk took the documents to her supervisor who was in the back. The supervisor came out holding the documents.
「Thank you for your patience. Please come in here, there are some few details to iron out」
I followed the man, who was the supervisor, into a private room.
As told, Saya and I sat down facing the man.
「We have checked your documents, and I have a few questions to ask you. It says here that you, Saya-san, are the representative, and that you have, let’s see, twelve children. Will you manage by yourself?」
「Yes, I have Touya-san as support, and there is also a B-rank adventurer who often helps me with taking care of the children」
The man’s gaze turned to me.
「Is Touya-san, you?」
「Yes, it is me, and I am a A-rank adventurer」
I could have mentioned my nobility, but chose not to in order to have the supervisor us without fuss. Moreover, orphanages are under the authority of another noble, so I should avoid causing a stir.
「I see. There are no problems with the funds for the time being. Now the we will prepare paperwork for approval by the director and the nobleman in charge, but it may take some time」
「When you say time, how long do you mean……?」
When Saya posed the question, the man folded his arms and seemed to think for a moment.
I understood what needed to be done, Even if he is a government official, some bribes are necessary. It might be unethical, but if push comes to shove, I can just gloss over it with my position as a Marquis.
「I would appreciate it if you could speed up the process if possible, thank you」
The man checked the contents of the sachet that I had just passed to him under the table, apparently not expecting gold coins because his eyes widened before he smiled and nodded eagerly, tucking the sachet into his pocket naturally.
「Leave it to me, We will try to respond as soon as possible. There will be an inspection though, after which we will give you the go-ahead」
「I understand. Thank you for your help」
I bowed lightly, and Saya did the same.
After exchanging some pleasantries, we left the municipal office.
As Saya and I walked to the orphanage, Saya spoke up, a little troubled.
「Touya-san, was that the right thing to do?」
I did intend on feigning ignorance to what she was referring to.
「Well, you could say it is necessary evil. True, it could be perceived as wrong, but it is not illegal for a noble to reward an official. Besides, if I were to reveal that I am a Marquis, the end result will be the same」
It is known that from time to time, nobles make requests to officials, and they reward them some money. Conversely, officials are sometimes known for bribing their way up the ladder. Thankfully, I don’t have to involve myself in these sort of transactions since I am a noble in name only.
「…….. I understand. Touya-san, you have been very kind to me in so many ways, and I don’t know how I can repay this favour……」
「It doesn’t matter. I mostly did it for the children」
「Thank you」
I smiled and nodded at Saya, whose face held a big smile.
The two of us stopped on the market on the way to the orphanage to buy a large amount of food which I proceeded to place in my Dimensional Storage.
On getting back to the orphanage we found some children running around in the garden and others playing in the dining room.
…… Exactly how kids should be.
I prepared the meal as my thoughts once again drifted to one particular orphanage I had visited.
I put the bread in a basket, before I started cooking meat and veggies, making stew.
Once finished I placed the pots in Dimensional Storage, and went to the dining room to take them out, dishing out the plates for the children.
After the serving, Saya said some few words on behalf of the children.
「Thanks to Touya-san we have a comfortable place to live now, a new orphanage. Let’s all thank the gods and Touya-san, and let’s start eating. Thank you for the food」
「「「「「Thank you for the food」」」」」
And they started to have their first meal in their new home. A beginning of their new life.
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