The Human Saint is Bored, so I was Summoned to Another World

A Visit from the Royalty (Part 1)

Another 'day' dawned on me...and yet, here I am, couldn't get even a wink of sleep.

"..."

Well, I can't help it, it's because of 'that'.

In contrast to me, the slave boy, Senshee, was sleeping soundly beside my bed, on the floor. I tried to get him to sleep on the bed while I took the nearby vacant chair since I couldn't sleep, but he refused, insisting that he rest on where he was right now.

"..."

Man, that slave sure takes it easy.

I'm getting nervous, you know. This was the Holy Palatial Gardens, a place where boys were hated. It's a miracle that the guards on the gate let us pass with minimal questions and explanations earlier, and I had to lie to Jessica for asking a little more food to feed Senshee.

Well, at least, I'm able to have him take a bath since he smelled so bad. I lent him some clothes after that.

Yes, I know. I couldn't hide this boy forever in my room; not only it could create misunderstandings, but it would also be unfair to Her Holiness who's paying for my expenses. And here I am having the audacity to bring in another mouth to feed.

So, I plan to talk to her about Senshee.

Well, I tried to approach the Saint before sleeping time. Unfortunately, that conversation with Sir Simon took off some valuable minutes away from me, and so I wasn't able to see Her Holiness before she retired to sleep. So, I had to leave the matter up till now.

Honestly, I didn't know how Her Holiness would react to what I just did.

"..."

"Good day, Master!"

"Hii!" I almost fell from the bed when Senshee broke into my train of thoughts and cheerfully greeted me. So, he's finally awake, huh?

"I apologize for startling you, Master." Senshee bowed and apologized, "This slave accepts the suitable punishment you deemed just."

"Ugh, no. It's alright." I answered, showing him a smile so that he won't be intimidated, "I don't plan on punishing you, nor do I have any desire to keep you as a slave."

Senshee fell silent and just stared at me.

No dude, don't look at me like that. I didn't save you to serve me; I can take care of myself.

"Look here, Senshee." I explained to him, "We're going to talk to the human saint about your situation. But right now, you don't have to worry much about serving me. I am releasing you from your contract, and even if you push it on me, I'll still release you."

"But...what will I do then?"

"Do anything you want to do, just don't take me in as your Master."

Senshee only stared at me for his reply. I hope this guy understood that I already freed him.

"..."

Anyway, Her Holiness was already awake. I could see some maids going around the Courtyard.

I better hurry and finish this problem I brought to myself.

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"Oh, Kuro. Do you need something from me?" the Saint asked the moment she saw me appear at the courtyard of her palace.

"What's up, Your Holiness?" I greeted her with a casual smile. Keep it cool.

"Well, I'm currently trying to understand this complicated Light-type spell," she replied without removing her eyes from the book she's reading. She's in no mood to read my mind like the usual, "The king of the kingdom of Nerfes will come to have himself healed; after all, a cursed sword caused his wound in battle."