
「Unless you don't hate chat while standing, we have to enter the house for now」
After briefly introducing Celia and Aisia, Rio proposed to change the scene.
By the way, just in case, since it would be difficult to explain Celia's matter, she introduced herself using her alias, Cecila.
Regarding the stone house, they brought it here before bringing Miharu and the others to the inn of the capital.
「Your house says? In the middle of the forest?」
Satsuki restlessly looked around her around who was unable to find anything resembling a building.
Although Miharu and Aki were smiling when they saw Satsuki's reaction, it was Masato himself who showed a slightly proud expression.
"Continent . Satsuki-san 」
After saying that, Rio took the lead and they all walked towards the stone.
「AA rock?」
When he found the giant stone enshrined in the darkness, Satsuki let out a slightly bewildering sound.
"Yes nih . The inside of this turned into a house, here is the entrance of 」
Rio opened the wooden door and entered the stone.
When the door was opened, a bright light came out from inside the room towards the outside.
「She ~, it really turned into a home. Attractive"
Satsuki entered the house while observing the surroundings of the entrance while showing great interest.
But, to that extent he was able to maintain his composure.
「Ha ……………. . ? 」
After passing through the front door, Satsuki showed a shocked face.
There was a living room that exceeded his imagination.
The first thing reflected in his vision was a truly spacious living room.
There was even concrete ground as a place to take off their shoes, there was no partition wall between the living room and the entrance.
Although it has a different construction from traditional Japanese architecture, if she has to express the atmosphere inside, she may feel that it has a modern touch.
Satsuki disliked the image of high-class formalities overflowing like the castle room she lived in.
But, as the dwarves acquainted with Rio showed their skills, the inside turned into a place where the Japanese could live without having any out-of-place feelings.
In a nice and comfortable interior, placed high-quality furniture.
「It's better if you take off your shoes, isn't it? We have shoe rack there」
"Ah,…………… . . Yes" yes"
Satsuki followed Rio's instructions and timidly took off her shoes.
And then, after placing his shoes on the shoe rack, he observed the interior again.
Section 2
「Better than the rooms in the castle but. This place, will be suitable for a room in one of the best hotels there ……………. . 」
Satsuki muttered those words with a narrow face.
Maybe because he heard her muttering.
「I want to know about it. However, there is still room left for the sixth person 」
Masato said that to her in earnest while nodding with “uhnUhn”.
Miharu and Aki also nodded along with him.
「Ahaha. After getting used to staying in this house, the capital inn we used began to feel cramped, not 」
「Yes. Food in this place is also good 」
They started talking about various things.
「To keep watch, we said that we stayed at the most famous hotel in the capital, you know. However, comparing convenience, the hotel room is not much different from the house we live in, you know 」
So, Celia smiled wryly while providing additional information.
If those words are heard by the dwarves who live in the village of seirei no tami, and who have a big role in the construction of this house, it is, they will nod with proud expressions on their faces while saying 「Of course」.
「He, Hee .......................... I-Begitukah」
Satsuki's understanding was already unable to catch up with the situation, but she couldn't help but dazedly answer appropriately while looking at the interior of the house.
「Because it will be difficult to keep standing like that, please sit down for a while. There is something you want to talk about properly, please take the time to talk between the four of you. Now, I will prepare delicious tea for you 」
Rio said that to Satsuki who was standing dumbfounded.
「Because I want to discuss again with Cecilia and Aisia, please you two wait in my room?」
「'Ka ~ y. Let's go, Aisia 」
「Uhn」
Celia and Aisia started heading to Rio's room together.
But, Celia stopped her steps in front of the door as if remembering something and,
「Ah, Haruto! I'd like some tea, you know, the usual. Make the pipe hot! 」
Smiled happily as he made that request before entering the door space. [ED: I'm pretty sure you can't get in the lol door]
「Understood」
Rio nodded happily and then went to the kitchen.
「Ah, let me help you, Haruto-san」
After which, Miharu offered help as if she had been waiting for that.
「Please, enjoy your time together with Satsuki-san, Miharu-san」
Rio rejected his offer while shaking his head.
But, Miharu already made him move.
Section 3
「I can't let you do that alone, you know. Moreover, it was faster when two people made it. Please allow me to help you 」
He arrived in the kitchen and said that.
Rio and Miharu are facing each other in front of the kitchen.
「Uhm, well, will you help me?」
Rio said those words after peeking at his expression as if embarrassed for a moment.
"Yes, that"
Miharu replied with a pleased expression.
So, the two of them entered the kitchen and started preparing tea.
Their cooperation is very good.
In the end, only three Satsuki, Masato and Aki were left in the living room.
「Sit, Satsuki-neechan」
Masato said that as he sat in the corner of the sofa *. [TL*: "L" section of sofa]
Aki sat with him.
(Everyone adapted more than I expected huh. However, depite appears like this, I still have my guard)
He enjoyed the night of flying only to the extent of his heart but, he was dissatisfied as if it was a futile effort.
Although there were many things he wanted to ask them, he knew that it would cause a little annoyance if he asked about it frankly, he knew, so Satsuki just sat obediently with her shoulders down.
「Ah, Amazing. Very soft sofa 」
☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★
Rio and Miharu immediately returned from the kitchen.
They prepared some people's tea on the table and used a complete set of porcelain white tea.
「We will return to the castle before midnight, Satsuki-san. Because it would be dangerous if the fact that you disappeared is known, but for now please just talk well without thinking about the time
"Ah yes . Uhm, thank you …………. . 」
Satsuki thanked him in a timid tone, perhaps due to a slight tension.
He will be fine if he talks to Miharu, Aki and Masato.
Rio came to that conclusion and then replied with a smile on his face.
「Nothing, I'll excuse you first」
Saying so, Rio returned to his own room.
Finally, all that was left in the living room were the four Japanese.
「Uhm, even though I already said this to Aki-chan and Masato-kun, let me tell it to you as well, long time no see, Miharu-chan. Glad to see you so healthy 」
Section 4
So, Satsuki spoke to the three of them.
"Yes nih . I'm glad Satsuki-san is also healthy 」
Miharu replied while showing a gentle expression on her face.
「Yes. I am healthy, you know. Well, I always stayed inside the castle without trying to do anything, you know. Besides, I can meet you guys this way 」
While Satsuki was smiling at them, Miharu, Aki and Masato were acting shy as if feeling awkward.
"All right then . There are many things to make our conversation fun, but won't you tell me about urgent matters before then? Our time is limited.
Satsuki proposed that they make full use of their time.
"Yes nih . Uhm, then, where should we start from? 」
Miharu asked while tilting her head.
「U ~ hm, you're right. For now, what about after you come to this world, won't you tell me what has happened so far? 」
"……yes to"
Miharu nodded immediately.
「Uhm, we also don't really understand because it happened so suddenly but――」
Miharu told him that after taking a short breath and remembering the events of that day.
About the problem that they were suddenly somewhere in the middle of the plains, about the fact that they met a group of mercenary slave traders when it went missing, about the fact that they were held captive as slaves, about the fact that they were held captive as slaves, about the fact that they were saved by Rio who happened to pass through that place, and then about the fact that they have been under Rio's protection ever since, and then they told me everything that had happened to this day――.
Satsuki silently listened to Miharu's story without cutting it off.
Although there were many questions floating in his head, first he wanted to know firsthand what had happened.
And then, after hearing the complete story, Satsuki showed a grim expression.
"I'm sorry . Because you were dragged into this world during my call as heroes ……………. And you will be slaves …………. 」
Satsuki's looking down while saying that.
It seemed that somehow he felt that the unfortunate event that had befallen them was his fault.
They showed confused expressions and,
「That's not true!」
Satsuki's body is shaking.
「But …………. 」
His voice spilled, sounding as if it disappeared from Satsuki's mouth.
「I mean, didn't Satsuki-san get dragged in as well? No reason to apologize, you know 」
Section 5
Miharu.
"Yes . Satsuki-neechan need not feel indebted to you ~ w 」
「As they say」
Aki and Masato followed Miharu.
「Although that's the case, maybe you wouldn't be involved in this incident if you weren't by my side, you know? Because we were summoned to this world by the Holy Stone (Bold Rock) for summoning heroes ...」.
「Even if you say that, it can't help either. Because regardless of what happens, you yourself do not realize that you will be summoned to this world as a hero 」
Miharu replied while shaking her head gently.
「Miharu-chan ....................」.
Satsuki chewed her lips with a sad expression.
「I mean, as Miharu-neechan said. In addition, according to Haruto-anchan's story, we separated by accident, it seems like it was to prevent if there was some kind of accident in one place * 」[TL: Like being stuck inside a rock]
Masato said that to encourage her.
After which, a doubtful expression appeared on Satsuki's face.
「Uhm ……………. . You mean what?"
To clear his doubts, Satsuki asked Masato.
「EH? Aa ~ H, Uhm ................................. What is it. I really can't remember it because it's a complicated story. I'll hand it to you, Aki-neechan! 」
After laughing awkwardly, Masato asked Aki to do an explanation.
Somehow it seemed like he could not remember that little detail.
「EH, M-MAY? Uh ~ m …………………. 」
Even Aki who had suddenly received a license from Masato was confused.
Miharu's smiling gently while looking at their reaction from the side.
「I also don't really understand the basic theory behind it but, it seems that somehow the magic used when they simultaneously summoned Takahisa-kun and Satsuki-san to this world was the cause of our separation」
And then, Miharu took over the explainaiton.
「Magic to call Takahisa-kun and me?」
Similar to certain magic that moves items to a separate place by disturbing space. We were summoned by such magic 」
「He's ~, it's the first time I've heard that, because I think such magic does exist」
Satsuki nodded as if really interested in the topic.
"Yes nih . And then, you can say that maybe it was because we were very close to each other before before being summoned to this world. Two magic circles* were summoned and each called Satsuki-san and Takahisa-kun separately. Although it seems like only the two of you should have been moved when the two of you were summoned, the three of us who were by your side were involved in the summoning. Our transfer coordinates are slightly off, and we are transferred close to the middle of both your transfer points, or more …………. 」[*ED: Yes Gods I wish they were called mantras since chapter 1.. Yes, I can do that in LN translation]
Section 6
Miharu's simplifying the explanation she heard from Rio with all her ability.
「In short, besides me, there is a possibility that Takahisa-kun is also called a hero ………. . Right?"
"Yes nih . Haruto-san said that might be true. But then, since no one other than the three of us witnessed magic being summoned for the two of you, the thing we saw might be wrong but ……. . What did you feel right before being summoned, Satsuki-san? 」
「I feel that my environment is slowly distorted. It was as if the space was circular to form a vortex 」
「This could be proof that magic was used. Besides Satsuki-san, it seems that a similar phenomenon might occur with Takahisa-kun as the target of 」
「So, so that's the reason」
Satsuki's showing an expression as if she's starting to understand something.
"Thank you . I heard very interesting things 」
「Don't mention it, because it's nothing more than retelling what Haruto-san said」
「Fu ~ hn, so so. ………. I am a little anxious about what kind of person he is, but, it might be good for the story to slip like this 」
Satsuki said so while smiling wryly.
After that he showed a slightly serious expression and,
「Sorry. Thank you very much . I am a little confused which words are better spoken on this occasion but, I am glad that I was able to meet all of you after coming alone to this world. At first I was desperate and even thought that I might be the only one summoned to this world. However, the other summoned heroes said that he was Japanese, so I came to the conclusion that maybe you guys came too. I feel relieved. That's why, he— I was really shocked when Haruto-kun said that the people who shared your name were under his protection. And then, I felt relieved at the same time. I'm very happy, and grateful that you're safe and sound 」.
Satsuki said that to them, feeling relieved from the bottom of her heart.
"Yes nih . We feel the same. I was thinking about how we would meet you when we heard from Haruto-san that you were in the castle but, he said that he would negotiate about it with Satsuki-san ..
Miharu said that as if a little embarrassed.
「So, so you have received a lot of help from him, right?」
「Yes, actually we are fine because of Haruto-san. ……… As if we have left anything for him 」
Miharu said it while showing an apologetic smile.
「You can't express your gratitude properly, right?」
"Yes, that"
Section 7
Miharu nodded deeply.
「However, it has hurt you so far, no. You also took proper care of Masato-kun and Aki-chan. You are great, Miharu-chan 」
Satsuki tightly grasped the hand of Miharu sitting by her side.
Miharu shook her head in panic.
「No, I really haven't done anything ……………. . 」
「Kurasa no. Because I felt relieved just by knowing that there was someone in this completely unknown world that I knew other than myself. Let alone saying if that person is older than me. Right, you two? 」
Satsuki asked as she looked towards Masato and Aki.
"YES!"
「Uhn!」
Aki and Masato nodded at the same time.
「I think there was already no hope when Miharu-neechan went the other way with a different coach. Aki-neechan crying at that time 」
After that, Masato started to read about the story.
「WHA! I-That's not true!」
Aki who was sitting by his side replied nervously.
"It was a lie . Didn't you make a fuss as if you were going to lose it and start crying 」
「I said it wasn't true! First of all ――
Aki desperately tried to stop Masato who was about to tell her story.
And then, it will develop into brother quarrel as usual but—.
「Fufufu ………………. . Ahaha 」
Satsuki started laughing as if she saw something funny.
Surprised, Aki and Masato stopped fighting.
「Uhm, Satsuki-san?」
Miharu who was sitting by his side asked Satsuki.
「Fufu ............... A ~~ h, that's weird. I'm sorry for laughing 」
After giggling lightly for a moment, Satsuki apologized for her sudden laughter.
「Bo, it's okay but. Is there anything strange? 」
So, Masato asked.
「I mean, to think that I could see you two fighting like this as if we were in Japan. I'm glad that I can see it after a long time, and somehow I feel it's funny 」
Section 8
Satsuki explained the reason why she suddenly started laughing.
「A ~ H, I understand」
「Ahaha」
Masato and Aki smiled wryly, feeling awkward.
「It was true. If it's ordinary, Miharu-oneechan or oniichan will stop us before overheating 」
Aki showed a somewhat lonely expression.
「Last-lately, it became the duty of Haruto-anchan and Miharu-oneechan」
Masato sincerely said that to her.
"……I see . So, you've never heard of the location of Takahisa? 」
Satsuki asked that question while guessing from Aki's change in expression.
"Yes nih . It seems like Haruto-san is still trying to find her but ……………. ……………. What about Satsuki-san's side? 」
Miharu agreed and then asked that.
「I don't know」
Satsuki shook her head as if feeling regret over that fact.
"Is that so……"
Miharu replied with a somewhat sad expression.
Masato also sighed in disappointment, Aki lowered her head in a sad feeling.
After confirming their reaction, Satsuki, who,
「But you know. After hearing the story from before, I think there is only one possibility of 」
After he said that.
「S-real?」
Aki vigorously straightened herself.
Calm Please calm down. I think that there is a possibility for it but, I have no proof about it 」
「B-It's okay! Please tell me! Where is oniichan?」
Aki asked with a feeling on the tip of the horn.
「Kingdom of Saint Stellar. Certain countries south of the Galwark kingdom. Maybe you've heard of the country? 」
"Yes nih . We were taught by Haruto-san 」
Aki immediately replied.
「In retrospect, Haruto-anchan did say that. There is a possibility of there being a hero in the country 」