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Kureto's House (Mansion)
When we arrive in front of the mansion, Arna looks at it with her mouth wide open.
「……this is Kureto’s house?」
「Yes, that’s right」
「Oi, wait a minute! Rather than a ‘house’ isn’t this a mansion!」
Helena retorts to me when I answer the question calmly.
They have the same reaction as Nina when I brought her here, it's funny. Even if the house is in the shape of a mansion, it is still a house.
「「Welcome back, Kureto-sama」」
When I open the door and enter, the maids - including Elza - have all assembled at the entry hall
「There’s even maids……」
Helena says, as though a little intimidated, she probably doesn't expect there to be maids here.
「……is Kureto someone attracted to physical looks?」
「No. These people ended up working for me through a friend’s introduction」
Strictly speaking, I end up hiring them as though Emilio forced them onto me, but even I myself don't feel convinced with these beautiful women lined up here.
「As you all know, I travel all around using magic, so I need people to help maintain the mansion」
「Oh yeah, you also mentioned you had a house in the contryside」
「It was unrealistic for a single person to manage 2 houses, so it was reasonable to leave the management to employees」
Reid says, as though impressed by my special lifestyle.
I was even planning to manage the royal capital’s mansion by myself at first, but it has become very comfortable now thanks to Elza and the others. Now, I have not the slightest thought of managing both residences at the same time.
「Let’s go to the living room, shall we」
It doesn't feel right to chat while chatting in the entry hall so I ask them to wear the slippers and go inside.
「……so wide! The sofa is also so soft and fluffy!」
As soon as she arrive at the living room, Arna’s eyes lights up and she pounces on the sofa.
「You, to think you can relax」
「……Helena thinks too much. It’s true this is a mansion, and there are servants here, but this is, after all, Kureto’s house. It’s not like he’s an arrogant noble. We can just purely enjoy ourselves」
「Guess you’re right! Then, let’s do something we can’t do in a noble’s house! Wahaha!」
Although Helena is feeling nervous, Reid starts diving into the sofa as well, perhaps his nervousness has been dispelled by Arna’s words.
It feels rather refreshing to see their nervousness dispelled like this.
In contrast to the restless women’s group, Rox and Reid are admiring the interior.
Most of the items are Elza’s selection, but you can be sure of her good sense of style.
The space feels open and relaxed, with the furniture arranged perfectly.
The choices of the small articles displayed on the shelves and the paintings are also excellent. It's something you can't expect from a single man.
「I see. If you had such a fine mansion like this, I can understand he’s not very interested in an adventurer's life」
Staring at the living room for some time, Reid mutter in understanding.
「It’s true I’m not struggling with money but it’s not like I’m not interested in adventure, you know?」
「Then, come and join our party! I’m sure with Kureto around, we have an adventure anywhere and it’ll be fun!」
「That would surely be fun, but I’m not cut out for fighting stuff.....」
I could have given them a suitable reason.
However, these people are important friends who believe in me and recognize my magic’s usefulness before any other adventurers.
They’ve been inviting them to join their party several times so I thought of answering them sincerely as well.
「……Kureto is not good at fighting and stuff.....rather, doesn’t it feel like you’re avoiding it?」
「You also made a disgusted look back when you joined in the Harpy subjugation and defeating the Akariris 」
Arna and Rox probably realize my fatal weakness as an adventurer.
As someone who was born in a peaceful world without any conflict, I can't get used to that sort of thing no matter what.
That hesitation will become a fatal weakness in battle.
Besides, I lived as a corporate slave and ended up alone in my previous world.
So I would like to have a fulfilling life outside work in this world.
Although having an adventure and teleporting all around the world is attractive, I want to enjoy this beloved dual-based lifestyle now.
「But, I will continue my teleportation activity and provide support as much as I can. Please be sure to invite me again if you have an interesting request like this one」
「Sure. I won’t force you to join our party, but I’ll continue to rely on you」
「Just invite us along if you feel like going on an adventure, okay? Don’t invite other adventurers, alright?」
「Yeah, I’ll invite everyone at that time」
Reid and Helena’s words made my eyes sting a little.
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「……I’m hungry」
Arna - who is leaning her back on the sofa - mutters while her stomach made a guu sound.
She talks so unreservedly that I find it slightly amusing and let out a small laugh.
Glancing over at Larasha, who is standing by in the living room, she nod at me.
Apparently, dinner is prepared already.
「Then, shall we have dinner?」
「I’m in favor of that!」
Helena stands up and cheerfully reacts to my invitation, while Arna also abruptly sits up.
In contrast, Reid and Rox don't show any movements.
They are engrossed in reading books left in the living room with a serious expression on their faces.
「Oi, you guys! Let’s eat!」
「Wait a minute. I’m just at the good part」
「………」
The two of them don't even budge an inch at Helena’s shout as she grew impatient.
Rox still reply, but Reid is so engrossed in the book and completely ignores her.
「You can read the book, later y’know?」
「Helena says that because she doesn’t read the books here. Do you know the value of the books here?」
「What? Are those books that amazing?」
「There are many books that explain monster materials in such great detail here!」
The book Reid read is the Monster Materials Field Guide.
Emilio gave it to me because he wants me to remember it when doing business.
The binding is quite elaborate, and it’s a high-end book that even includes monsters' explanations and detailed illustrations.
The printing technique in this world is still not that developed, and most books are mostly made by hand.
You need a huge amount of money to buy or rent books, so they are out of reach for ordinary people. I can understand why they want to keep reading even if it means skipping meals.
「You can borrow some if you’re interested. I can also show you the study later if you like, how about it?」
For someone who knows nothing about this world, the easiest way to study and accumulate knowledge is through reading. And because of that, there are a lot of books in this mansion.
「Are you sure!? Thank you very much!」
「I would really like that later」
When I casually suggest it, Reid and Rox’s reactions are dramatic.
They bow with eyes shining.
This might be the first time I've seen them both so happy.
They are both probably serious and hardworking.
The men who have settled down on the sofa finally also get up so we head straight to the dining room. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
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