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

A Matter Concerning Marriage (Part 1)

"Mister Kuro? Mister Kuro?"

I slowly opened my eyes, and what I saw immediately was a maid with auburn hair.

"Eris?"

"Eris would like to apologize, but can Mister Kuro move for a bit?"

"Hm?" I looked around and was surprised that I was sleeping at the library. Back on Earth, it's a mortal sin to do that, especially if you're in the middle of reading a book, "Sorry; I didn't notice I fell asleep."

The young maid laughed, "It's fine Mister Kuro."

And then it came back to me. Isn't it that Eris is assigned to the Grooming Department? Why is she at the library?

"Are you out cleaning here once again?"

Eris shook her head, "Eris was just reading a book in her spare time." She put a couple of big books on the table and read.

"I see..." Well, now that I noticed it, the entire library was vast...and empty. I mean, there were a lot of empty tables at which Eris could read. She really chose to read near my space.

What the heck, kid?

Okay, no matter. It's just a minor issue, anyway. Looking back at Eris, I saw that the titles of the book she was reading were about the histories of the various kingdoms and states around Chersea. And not just the typical, skim-and-read history picture books. She was reading the detailed histories—yep, the types that had small fonts, and zero illustrations...books that would bore to death the average, post-millennial teenager who couldn't part with their smartphones.

Impressive.

Well, I guess I'm out. I read my share of books for now, and I never wanted to disturb someone so focused on reading such books.

"Eh? Where are you going, Mister Kuro?" I heard Eris called out to me.

"Hm? Do you need something from me?"

"Not really..." Eris answered with an anxious face, "Eris was wondering if she disturbed Mister Kuro..."

Well, you just did. But then again, it's fine because I don't want to sleep all day, "I'm okay with it. I didn't intend to snooze the entire time."

"Oh..." Eris then closed the book she was reading.

"Hold on. I thought you're reading that?"

"Hmm...it's okay. Eris would only want to read beside Mister Kuro. She's comfortable whenever Mister Kuro is around. Besides, it's been a long time since Eris had a talk with her friend..."

Now it's my turn to feel bad. Indeed, I was so busy with other matters lately that I had little time to have a chat with her. I quickly sat down and took a book she was reading, "On a second thought, I guess I'd like to read again for a while."

A happy, excited smile appeared across Eris' face. She returned to her seat and restarted reading the book she held in her hands.

Well, I guess this is good. A slow, quiet life doing what you love besides the people you trust...

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"Hey, Eris!"

"Mister Kuro?"

"I've been wondering for a while...but you read books that are meant for ages way above your own."

"Hm?"

"I mean, aren't you bored reading such books?"

"Why?"

"Well, I just think so? These books are meant for grown-ups, after all. I'm wondering if you understand everything that was written on it." I said that not to underestimate her, but I'd like to create a reason for her to talk to me. Since she didn't want me to go, and I'm done reading, for now, I never wanted to be a display, so I'd guess I'll help her process what she's reading...