I've Inherited the Summoning Skill, So I'm Going to Try to Master It! - Episode 32: In Other Words, I Have a Bad Feeling About This

Episode 32: In Other Words, I Have a Bad Feeling About This 

Until I received the catalog from Brother Gilliam or Brother Leonard, I decided to stay put and behave.  

So, for the rest of the day, I spent my time at the Summoning Guild. It was where the two of them were sketching a Lightmoth Marimo. I also took leisurely walks in the courtyard with everyone.  

However, even by dinnertime, I still hadn’t received the catalog.  

Apparently, it wasn’t just Mother who had given them instructions—His Majesty the King had also said something.  

Because of that, it seemed like both of them were taking the task very seriously.  

I guess that’s a good thing, but…  

Would it really take that much time?  

All they had to do was write down the names of the items, right?  

Afternoon should have been plenty of time for that.  

As I pondered over this, my bath time ended.  

The maids used magic to dry my freshly washed hair.  

Of course, they were using Life Magic.  

Life Magic is really convenient.  

With it, appliances aren’t necessary.  

The only ones who would need them are those who can’t use magic—like me.  

No wonder ancient civilization’s household appliances didn’t survive to the present day.  

There’s simply no need for them.  

In modern times, where people rarely use high-level magic, magic power just accumulates unless a war breaks out or something.  

Instead of making devices, people just use magic—it’s faster and free.  

That’s the reality.  

Nowadays, the only ones who’d truly want ancient household appliances are antique collectors.  

“Ahh… but still, I wish I had some convenient appliances.”  

“Convenient appliances? What are you talking about?”  

My hair was being dried in the salon. Standing beside me was my bodyguard knight Balt. He tilted his head in confusion.  

Of course, Balt can use Life Magic too.  

There’s no way he’d understand my struggle.  

*Sniff*.  

“It’s nothing. I was just thinking… if I could use Life Magic, I could dry my own hair. Oh! Maybe I could have Tora-chan bring out that Wind Box, and—wait a second.”  

Why would I need to bring that out when I could just summon a creature to dry my hair instead?  

That’s it.  

My next summon will be one that dries hair!  

A creature that generates wind like a hairdryer—a truly wonderful companion!  

“In the name of Rufus Eladoria, I command thee—manifest, Fairy!”  

“Darling, did you call for me?” 

“DARLING?!”  

What appeared before me was a fairy. She was about the size of an adult’s palm.  

She had curly green hair that cascaded down to her shoulders. And she wore a green short-sleeved top and shorts.  

Thank goodness.  

At least it wasn’t some scandalous leotard outfit.  

On her back, she had four translucent wings. They resembled those of a dragonfly.  

But… they weren’t moving.  

What’s going on?  

Are they just for decoration?  

“Rufus-sama, is that… could it be… a Fairy?!”  

“That’s what I intended to summon, but… why do you sound so shocked? And why is everyone else so surprised?”  

Balt had raised his voice in astonishment. But it seemed that everyone else in the room was just as shocked.  

They all looked completely dumbfounded, their eyes and mouths wide open.  

Did I just summon something I shouldn’t have?  

But Fairies weren’t listed in monster encyclopedias, animal encyclopedias, or even the Magical Creature Encyclopedias.  

The only place I had ever seen them mentioned was in fairy tale books.  

In those stories, fairies were always mischievous pranksters.  

But the one I summoned was different.  

Probably.  

“No, it’s just… I never imagined someone could actually summon a creature from a fairy tale…”  

“Really?”  

Balt averted his gaze. He was looking uncomfortable.  

Maybe he thought I had summoned something troublesome.  

Now there were two people causing problems.  

That’s probably what he was thinking.  

Hey! Who are you calling a troublemaker?!  

“Well, whatever. Fairy, can you use Wind Magic to dry my hair?”  

My hair was already almost dry. But since I had the chance, I decided to test her abilities.  

I could just give Lagios and Beartolt a full wash instead. But since it was almost bedtime, I figured I’d save that for another time.  

“Of course, Darling. But before that, I have one request.”  

“W-What is it?”  

She glided closer to me with upturned eyes.  

What’s going on?  

Why am I feeling a little nervous?  

She shouldn’t have that kind of charm…  

Could it be that she has a bit of succubus energy mixed in?  

“I want you to give me a name.”  

“Alright. How about… *Tia*? I think it’s a cute name.”  

“Tia… Mm, I love it, Darling! Thank you!”  

“Tia, can you stop calling me ‘Darling’? Just call me—”  

“No.”

“Huh?!”  

She flat-out refused.  

I had never been rejected so bluntly by a magical creature before. So I just stared in shock.  

Apparently, Tia was the straightforward type.  

She might look adorable, but on the inside… maybe she’s a little scary.  

“Alright, Darling, here I go! Are you ready? I am!”  

“Wait a sec! You don’t need to ‘prepare’ for drying hair, right?! What are you planning—?!”  

Overcome with fear, I covered my face with both hands.  

And then—  

A gentle whooosh of perfectly warm air swept over my hair.  

…….…That’s it?  

Just normal wind?  

Feeling relieved, I lowered my arms—only to see Tia twitching her cheek in frustration.  

It seemed like I had summoned a mischievous fairy.  

But—  

She’s cute, so I’ll let it slide!