Chersea.
The land of humans, beastfolk, dwarves, elves, and demons. Where magic and swords collide. Where mythical creatures like dragons, chimeras, and mandragoras either fly in the sky, swim in the waters, crawl or tread the land. Yep, this was a typical fantasy world; though, in all honesty, I didn't know such a place existed away from books until that saint, Maddie, summoned me.
All because of her boredom.
"And there you have it!" Saint Maddie smiled as she finished my introduction to the servants, paladins, and nuns working at her palace, "If you got questions, just keep it to yourself. I'm in no mood to answer it."
"Yes, Your Holiness!" the battalions of maids, paladins, and nuns standing before her replied in unison. Honestly, I got goosebumps as I watched them salute and give respect to their saint. It's as if I'm looking at a military parade.
"Alright, Kuro..." she then turned to me, "Same instructions as them. If you got questions, don't ask me; go to my servants."
"Uh...yes, Your Holiness," I bowed. Though the Saint was the one who caused my predicament, I still wanted to show my respect to her; at least, I won't be an ass around people I don't know.
Hmm...based on her smiles and swift, almost-dancing moves, one could tell that the Saint was in a good mood. I guess she's feeling fine this time; not like when she summoned me. I can feel the utter disappointment from her back then.
Oh, and she began calling me 'Kuro', since I really couldn't remember anything about my identity. She said she got my name from the color of my hair, which was black. Well, 'kuro' is the Japanese word for 'black'; I wonder if Her Holiness knew about it. It'd be interesting if she knew some 'Earth'-stuff...
I also accepted that arrangement, at least temporarily.
"Okay, I guess that settles it." Saint Maddie stood up from her seat and waved her hand. I guess that's the signal that she's about to retire to her private study?
Two maidservants immediately followed her.
And so, normalcy returned to the Saint's palace once again...and I hope.
"Why did Her Holiness allowed a boy to live here?"
"Ugh...boys are natural-born perverts. Isn't Her Holiness in danger with him around?"
"Of all that can be summoned, why is it a boy?"
Oi, I can hear you guys. It won't hurt if you try to keep your disapproval of me a little more discreet, you know?
The maids went on grumbling, muttering, and backstabbing me. Some even threw me sharp stares from head to toe. The paladins, though officially neutral, glared as if they were memorizing my facial features. It feels like I'm a criminal being taken in for mugshots; which made my desire to return to my world much stronger. But the Saint had made it clear before that she couldn't return me—
The way to do it simply doesn't exist.
"Ah, Kuro!" Someone tapped on my shoulder; it was the Head Maid who saved me before. I think her name's uh...err...
"Seems like your face is telling me you forgot my name. I'm Lilyhaven Tamriel von Leese!"
"Ah, yes!" No wonder I forgot; it's too long and complicated to say.
"Well, you can call me Lily."
"Oh, Head Maid Lily, yes!"
"Anyway, are you okay, Kuro?" Lily asked. I guess she's concerned about the loud disapproval of the maids about me being allowed by the Saint to stay in this place.
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The Human Saint is Bored, so I was Summoned to Another World
FantasyThe 1st Arc of the 'Saint Series' novels. 'Kuro' woke up one day in another world, summoned by a girl who claimed that she's a 'Great Saint'-all because she was bored. Forced to live in an unfamiliar environment, he strove to become as useful as he...