novelraw Chapter 660: Is this on purpose?
Chapter 660: Is this on purpose?
Thinking I should have a word with Philip-san, I went looking around for where he might be at.
That guy. Unlike the people who wanted to become teachers and staff at the school, or the students who want to study music here, he wanted to find work in the Sanctuary, but for now, hasn’t taken a single job.
Because of that, I had to search for him all over the place.
In the end, I found him without much trouble.
It looked like he was kneeling in front of a woman in the shopping district, whispering words of affection.
It was our maid, Sala.
Sala was already over 20 years old, so she was late to marry by this world’s standards, but according to Maribelle, she had promised marriage to a childhood friend, and he was supposed to come to Volton.
The childhood friend who would become her husband was planning to help manage and maintain the garden of our mansion in Volton.
At the moment, Sala was taking turns between working in our mansions in the Sanctuary and Volton, but Maribelle said that once she’s married, she would spend more time working at Volton.
Slap!Ah, thought so.
Sala really hated that type, after all.
「What’s up, Sala?」
「Ah, Master, this man was being persistent in bothering me, I simply reacted. My apologies.」
「Ohh! Is that not Teacher?! Is this young lady also Teacher’s wife?!」
「No, Sala is our maid. Sala, you are free to go.」
「Well then, please excuse me, Master.」
Sala bowed to me and went into Papeck-san’s store. She must have some shopping she has to do.
「Phew, Philip-san.」
「Teacher, please just call me Philip!」
「Then, Philip. Sala has a partner she is to be wed to soon. I think you should stop approaching just anyone.」
「Ohh! That was wrong of me. When we meet again, I will apologize. Woah, Teacher, please excuse me. A beautiful flower beckons to me.」
「U-umm, wait, Philip.」
「Miss beautiful lady, would you care to have some tea and talk about our future togetherーー!?」
When Philip said that, she shrieked and ran away.
Yup. He never learns.
As I sighed and turned to go back home, I saw a trio of men approaching me from the other side.
Wondering if they had some business with me, I stopped walking as they were half running towards me and bowed deeply on their greeting.
「Well, well! If it isn’t Iruma-sama!」
「U-umm……」
「Ohh! How rude of me. This one is named Dan. Originally the third son of a baronial house, though this one had renounced this one’s family name, intending to offer my services for the good of the Sanctuary. As such, this one humbly ask for your favor!」
「T- this one? G-gozaru?」
The first one to introduce himself was a man with short, light brown hair and thick eyebrows calling himself Dan.
Rather than what he added to his introduction, I found his way of speaking to be incredibly curious.
As I stood there stunned, the second and third young men introduced themselves as well.
「It is an honor to meet you, Iruma-sama. I[Sesha – Samurai way of saying I] am your humble servant, Madd. Unworthy as I am, please treat me well.」
「Lastly is I, Bill. Though I was the fourth son of a baronet house, I will strive to become a Knight of the Sanctuary from the ground up, regardless of my family background. I humbly ask for your support.」
The second man to introduce himself was a largely built man with short blonde hair who called himself Madd. It was clear from his muscular build that he had undergone extensive training.
The third man who called himself Bill was a slender young man who had medium length brown hair tied back. He appeared thin, but it was evident that he was well-trained.
But more than anything, why were these three talking like they were samurai in some historical drama? These three were the first of this kind that I’ve seen since coming to this world, and I couldn’t help but bewildered.
Also, Bill-san said a word that caught my attention so I tried asking him about it.
「A-, yeah, nice to meet you. So Bill-san, what is a knight of the Sanctuary?」
「Please just call me Bill. A Knight of the Sanctuary is, quite literally, the spear and shield of Lord Iruma who safeguards the Sanctuary.」
「They protect the Spirit Tree, become the hands and legs of the Great Spirits, and ensure the safety of the Sanctuary citizens. Such are the roles of the Knights of the Sanctuary.」
「I-, I see……」
「Well then, as we must patrol the Sanctuary, we will take our leave.」
「「「Farewell!」」」
「…………」
I could only gawk at the three men as they bowed deeply to me and went on their way.
Wait, I think we’re gathering way too many unique people.
Were they like this during the interview? No, they seemed normal, but were Sylph and the others just amused by them?
I should press them about this.
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