I've Inherited the Summoning Skill, So I'm Going to Try to Master It! - Episode 25: In Other Words, A Perfect Victory

Episode 25: In Other Words, A Perfect Victory  

Lala placed the Bardon she had summoned on the table. After she did, it started striking muscle poses together with Pii-chan. I should probably apologize to Lala for this.  

“Lala, um… sorry about this.”  

“Huh? Guild Master, there’s no need for you to apologize! Thanks to you, I was able to summon a Bardon!”  

It seemed like Lala was satisfied. If that’s the case, then I suppose it’s fine. Saying anything more would just be unnecessary. To make sure I don’t make the same mistake again, I decided to ask Ochun to pose more gracefully from now on.  

“Prince Rufus, this Lightmoth can serve as a substitute for the Light spell, correct? Would you mind demonstrating it?”  

“Of course. Let’s move to the library next door.”  

I picked up the Lightmoth—Marimo—and moved to the next room. The other magical creatures were lounging on the sofa, drawing pictures, or striking poses. I decided not to disturb them.  

As always, the library was dimly lit. But now, I had a source of light.  

“Marimo, light up.”  

At my request, Marimo began to glow. The light wasn’t too bright or too dim; it illuminated the library just right.  

This is amazing—the Light spell at its finest. Now I can go to the bathroom alone at night!  

“This is truly wonderful.”  

“Incredible! With this, we won’t need candles or fire starters anymore!”  

“You two should practice summoning it as well. It’s really useful.”  

Selvus and Lala’s eyes sparkled with excitement. Being able to use Light makes moving around at night much easier. You can even read books in the dark without spending money on candles. It’s all benefits, no downsides.  

We returned to the previous room. Now it was time to explain the Trap Box—Tora-chan. This one was a bit unusual, so it might be difficult for them to summon. After all, a treasure chest that can store an unlimited number of items and prevent them from deteriorating sounds pretty unbelievable.  

If you think about it, the ancestor who originally conceptualized and summoned this must have had an incredibly vivid imagination.  

………Or maybe, just maybe, they were like me—a reincarnated person from another world? That actually seems pretty likely.  

“Prince Rufus, could you explain the Trap Box next?”  

“Sure. But it might be a bit hard to understand. This Trap Box can store an unlimited number of items inside. And the items inside don’t deteriorate. In other words, time stops inside the box.”  

Oh, Selvus and Lala just made the exact same expression as that famous “galaxy-brain” cat meme. They’re staring at me as if I can explain this further, but I really can’t. Even I don’t understand how it works.  

I just accept it because things like this appear all the time in games and novels.  

“I don’t really get it. But you understand it, right, Prince Rufus?”  

“I guess so? It’s just really convenient. You don’t have to carry luggage anymore.”  

“As expected of Prince Rufus. I, Selvus, am in awe!”  

“I-I’m in awe too!”  

For some reason, both of them knelt before me. Why is this happening? Somehow, I was being worshipped now. Oh no, now Balt and Ray are following suit and kneeling too.  

This is getting out of hand.  

Just as I was thinking that, a commotion started outside the door.  

…..…This feels familiar. Something like this happened just recently, didn’t it?  

As we turned toward the door to see what was happening—  

BAM! The door swung open.  

Entering the room was none other than His Majesty the King. He was followed closely by an apologetic-looking Brother Leonard.  

…So taking Excalibur home was a bad idea after all.  

But I wasn’t the one who suggested it, so I should be safe, right?  

The one who’s in trouble here is Brother Leonard, right? He should deal with the consequences himself. Don’t try to drag me into this!  

“Ruuuufuuuus…!”  

“Y-Yes…?”  

The King’s voice carried a tone that should never be heard from a monarch. That deep, spine-chilling voice sent shivers down my back.  

Sensing the impending danger, my fluffy companions immediately leapt in front of me. They formed a barrier between me and the King.  

Ah… they’re so reliable.

Wait a minute… isn’t everyone already in full battle mode?  

Beartolt’s claws were out, Tora-chan’s mouth was lined with rows of jagged, spiky teeth, and Marimo… Marimo had turned into something that looked like a sea urchin!  

“Whoa, hold on, Rufus. I didn’t come here to get angry at you, alright? I just wanted to have a little chat. So, could you calm everyone down? Please?”  

A perfect victory. I had completely thrown His Majesty off his game. As expected of my companions. They’re incredible! So cool!  

I somehow managed to calm everyone down. But they still remained on high alert. None of them moved away from my side.  

What is this fluffy harem? This is the best.  

At the table, His Majesty, Brother Leonard, and I took our seats. Selvus and the others, however, didn’t seem to have the nerve to sit. Even though there were empty chairs. They remained standing—near the wall, no less.  

Were they trying to blend in like flowers or something?  

Don’t leave me out. Don’t abandon me. I wish I could become a wallflower too…