I've Inherited the Summoning Skill, So I'm Going to Try to Master It! - Episode 36: In Other Words, Don't Take It Out, Absolutely Don't Take It Out.

Episode 36: In Other Words, Don’t Take It Out, Absolutely Don’t Take It Out.

After the cannon comes the gatling gun. Despite being a world with magic, there are quite a few firepower weapons. What is going on here?  

Hey, hey, hold on a second. What’s this about a laser gun? This too is inside Tora-chan!? What were the ancient civilizations aiming for?

“I’m done for.”

“Master, perhaps it would be wise to take a break?”

“Yes, indeed. Young Master, you’re still young. There’s no need to push yourself so hard all of a sudden.”

Lagios and Cayenne were concerned for me. They were snuggling up to me. Ugh, they’re just too cute, my fluffballs.  

It seems like I had a desperate expression and appeared to be in despair.  

“You two are right. I should take a break.”  

“Guild Master, the tea is ready.”  

“Perfect timing. Lala, you’re really thoughtful.”

Lala blushed at my smile. It was like she was looking at her adorable little brother. It seems I’ve made the others worry as well. Tora-chan must be tired too. So I’ll just give up on things for now and take a break.

“Ahh, this tea is good.”

“Prince Rufus, with this much in the catalog, it’s only natural it would take time.”

“You’re right. Maybe I’ll just say it’s going to take a while longer and take my time with it.”

If I say that, they might just forget about it eventually. That would be a relief.  

Oh, but the catalog from Brother Gilliam will be delivered soon. I’ll need to stay on good terms with him. Since I’ll be asking for his help with the Magical Creatures Encyclopedia draft.

“Guild Master, what kind of things were in it?”

“You want to know, Lala?”

“No, never mind!”

I gave Lala a big smile, but she immediately refused. It seemed like she instinctively sensed some kind of fear. Lala, with her small animal-like appearance, was quick to pick up on danger.

Sitting next to her, Selvus kept his eyes down and didn’t meet mine. It seems like he accurately read the atmosphere. As expected of the former Guild Master.  

Balt and Ray……….. They were staring at the front wall. They were looking far off into space. I suppose they chose to pretend they hadn’t heard anything.  

“Darling seems to be having a hard time. I’ll help you. Hm, what’s this ‘Chi-Ha’? Tora-chan, do you have it?”

“Yes, I have it.”

“Hmm, that’s a cute name. Let me see what it looks like.”

“No! Tora-chan, you absolutely cannot take it out!”

“Darling’s such a cheapskate.”

Tia pouted. But hold on a second. Don’t you dare bring out a *tank* in here! I don’t know how much weight the floor in this room can handle. But if it breaks, we’ll have a huge problem. There are people downstairs too, and “sorry” won’t be enough.  

(Note:

The Type 97 Shinhōtō Chi-Ha was a Japanese medium tank used in World War II.)

“Chi-Ha… I’ve never heard of that name before. Prince Rufus, you seem to know about it, though.”

“Selvus, there are things in the world that are better left unknown.”

“…I suppose so.”

A dry laugh came from Selvus. It’s better not to know. If I talk about tanks, he won’t understand. Still, it’s amazing how many things there are.

Is this world somehow connected to Earth? That’s a question I’m starting to wonder about. But, laser guns weren’t part of it. So, maybe it’s just a coincidence?  

After that, I started to slow down and check the catalog. So far, almost everything in it is inside Tora-chan. At this point, I could just say “most of it is there”. Surely His Majesty won’t ask to inspect it himself.

Contrary to my expectations, Brother Leonard and His Majesty didn’t come to the Summoning Guild.

However, just as I thought it was about time for lunch, I received an invitation to lunch from His Majesty.  

“What will you do?”  

“Let’s go. It’s probably about this.”  

I pointed at the stack of catalogs Brother Leonard had brought. Balt and Ray nodded silently. They must have understood. If I had refused, they would have tried to calm me down and take me there.

“I think that’s best.”

“Do you think Brother Leonard got scolded?”

“There’s a chance……”  

He gave a bitter smile in response to my question. I’m not sure how long Brother Leonard fought to keep the catalog. But I’m pretty sure he got scolded in the end. I’m betting he’ll sneak into my room tonight.  

Please, Brother Leonard, don’t yell weirdly when you come to my room.  

If His Majesty finds out that I’ve shown Brother Leonard the legendary weapons, the two of us will probably get a sermon. I really don’t want that.

Not wanting to keep His Majesty waiting, I excused myself from Selvus and Lala. I then headed to the designated salon. Just in case, I took everyone with me.

“….Rufus-sama, wouldn’t it be better to return the magical creatures?”

“Why?”

“Well, you see, they’re standing out.”

Balt said this apologetically. When I looked around, I noticed a few people glancing at us curiously.

The Summoning Guild is located in a somewhat secluded area. So there aren’t many people passing by. But as we move further, we’ll probably attract more attention.

“Hmm, but they’re my lifeline. Oh, wait, everyone, shrink down!”

I said, and Lagios shrank down to the size of a puppy. While the others became palm-sized. Now I can carry them in my pocket. My chest will be a bit tight. But if I hold Lagios like this, it’ll be perfect.

No matter how you look at it, I must look like a prince carrying a bunch of fluff.

“How’s this?”

“That should work…”

It seems like Balt gave me a passing grade. With that, I hurried to the salon. Of course, I made sure to do a few Lagios-sucking moments on the way.

“Fwooo! I’m revived!”