Happy Daily Life of a Reincarnated Noble Blessed with Vassals - Chapter 26

Congratulations! Loyal retainers have joined you!

Scout Filmy

Butler Hameslot

Magical Striker Amy

Let me introduce each of your loyal retainers:

Scout Filmy: Joined House Artemitos’ army at a young age. A self-made scout who honed his skills in the field. In addition to his advanced scouting abilities, he possesses minimal combat skills.

Butler Hameslot: Butler to Count Canilunya. Known for his honesty, he has the strength to say what he can and can’t do.

Magical Striker Amy: Daughter of Count Canilunya. Skilled in both combat and magic, she is capable of facing magical beasts. Has an insatiable appetite, which makes her quite inefficient to maintain.

Oh, hey! It’s been a while, Command. How have you been?

[Long time no see, Your Excellency. I went into sleep mode from being neglected for so long. Haha!]

Are you mad? You’re mad, right? Sorry.

[Oh no, not at all. If you didn’t call for me, that just means you’ve become so accustomed to things that you didn’t need my help. Though, if you had asked me, I could have at least told you what kind of person Marquis Artemitos is!]

Wow, you’re really mad! But let’s put that aside. What’s this ‘loyal retainer’ thing? I mean, I know what the word means, but there must be a reason you’re specifically announcing it.

[Precisely. As the term implies, a loyal retainer is a servant who swears undying loyalty. The retainers registered under this system will demonstrate powers and loyalty that are far beyond the ordinary mob.]

Don’t call them ‘mob.’ You’ve become a bit snarky, Command, haven’t you?

[Well, it wasn’t just a short time I was left hanging.]

Okay, okay, I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean any harm, so can you forgive me already? But, about those loyal retainers… The ones I got from the gacha system count too, right?

[Exactly.]

They’re less like retainers and more like family by now. Amy is going to be my wife, so she’ll be family for real. Hameslot and Filmy joining us will definitely make Yumika happy. I really want to go back to Orenang soon. Oh, but of course, Command, you’re my number one family, right?

[If you say something so forced, it’s not going to make me happy, okay?]

Quit with the half-baked tsundere act. But really, I do appreciate you, and I rely on you. Let’s keep working together.

[Well, since you’ve gone that far, I suppose I can forgive you. After all, I’m an official supporter with a big heart.]

Phew, you’re in a better mood now. You’re like a girlfriend I’ve been neglecting because of work. Regular care is key, huh?

[Report to Your Excellency: Your level as an advanced summoner is about to increase. By leveling up, you will receive various benefits such as new summons and the ability to strengthen your existing ones. Please actively summon to take advantage of these opportunities.]

So now you’re even announcing level-ups, Command? You’re like the church system in that famous national RPG. What else can you do?

[That’s a secret. No need to rush. I’ll reveal it to you in due time.]

So there’s more you can do, huh? I’ll look forward to it. Oh, perfect timing—where can I find the Phantom King?

[It seems the conditions to command the Phantom King Majulas have not yet been met. However, Majulas is also one of your loyal retainers. You’ll likely see him before you soon.]

Well, I haven’t been here that long. It’s not unusual to have powerful cards that you can’t use yet. But with Amy and Filmy joining the team, our forces are already stronger, even without the Phantom King. Plus, if Hameslot takes over butler duties, Jean-Jacques can focus more on fighting magical beasts. So overall, it’s a net gain—actually, a huge gain.

[Indeed. To be honest, I’m a bit surprised at how smoothly things are going. Your luck is extraordinary, Excellency. There was even a chance that Gaston might have ended up as one of your retainers if things had gone a little differently.]

By the way, can you tell me Gaston’s flavor text? Or is that off-limits?

[Since it’s you, I’ll make an exception: Spoiled Heir Gaston: The eldest son of Marquis Artemitos, trained in imperial studies. Though highly skilled, his cocky attitude has completely squandered his potential.]

Oof… Well, yeah, that idiot was moving surprisingly fast in that ridiculously heavy armor. Guess he had potential. If the military toughened him up, maybe he could actually be useful. Let’s keep an eye on him.

[You should suggest that to Marquis Artemitos. If Lord Rex Hesselink, the Lord Protector, shows interest in the boy’s abilities, the marquis would likely appreciate it.]

Good idea, I’ll do that. If it doesn’t work out, we can just keep our distance. I don’t think that fool will ever become a loyal retainer, but let’s monitor him regularly.

[Now that Marquis Artemitos recognizes your authority, no one else is likely to interfere. As Lady Amy’s official partner, it might be time to start preparing for your wedding.]

A wedding, huh? Alice and Irina are probably going to go all out. If their casual outfits are already that flashy, I can’t imagine what the wedding attire will be like. Personally, I don’t want to stand out too much… But I do want to show off Amy in her dress to everyone!

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“Welcome back, Big Sis Amy!”

As soon as we returned to the mansion in Orenang, a small angel rushed toward us, faster than anyone else. Usually, she’d jump into my arms, but today, Amy was her target. Amy knelt down, gently catching Yumika and hugging her, her face glowing with a soft, blissful smile.

I’m a bit jealous.

“Oh, what, no welcome for the rest of us? That’s a bit lonely, isn’t it? Right, Mary, Jean-Jacques?”

When I called out, Jean-Jacques laughed heartily while Mary sighed, acting all mature. Yumika, on the other hand, puffed out her cheeks and waved her arms in protest.

“Geez, brother, don’t tease me like that! Of course, I’m happy to see you! Welcome home, big brother, Big Sis Mary, and Grandpa!”

As she hugged my leg and looked up at me, I picked her up with one hand and patted her head. She closed her eyes contentedly, like a cat.

“I’m back. Were you a good girl? I’ve brought some gifts, and I’ll have them brought to your room later. I don’t have any trips planned for a while, so we’ll have plenty of time to talk.”

“Really!? You promise, big brother? Big Sis Mary, will you play with me too?”

Despite usually acting aloof, even Mary couldn’t resist our little angel. As expected, he smiled wryly and nodded. “I guess. If big bro’s not busy, I’ll stick around the house too. I’ll entertain you when I have some time to spare.”

“By the way, Yumika, from today, Hameslot and Filmy are joining our household. You already know Hameslot, right?”

“Yes! He’s Big Sis Amy’s butler. Um, can I call you Grandpa Hames?”

“Ahem! Y-yes, that would be acceptable. May I call you Miss Yumika?”

Zing! You could almost hear the sound of Hameslot’s heart being struck. Even a stern butler from another household fell to her charm in one blow.

“Of course! Nice to meet you, Grandpa Hames!”

I see you’re already smiling, Hameslot. You might want to be careful—your former mistress looks like she’s witnessing something unbelievable. She’s probably thinking, “He never smiled like that for me!”

“And this here is Filmy. You know about the Ten Great Nobles, right? He served as the scout captain for Marquis Artemitos. Thanks to our connection, he’s joined our household. Be sure to get along with him.”

Filmy stepped forward with a slightly puzzled expression. I get it. He’s probably wondering, What’s a little girl doing here? Given his background, he must know what kind of place this mansion is. He’s likely thinking that this isn’t the place for a child. But then…

“Wow! You’re the captain for the marquis’ household? That’s amazing, Big Brother Filmy! I’m Yumika. I don’t have any special powers like my other sisters and brothers, but I’ll do my best for House Hesselink, so please be kind to me!”

“So…so pure…my heart is cleansed…! Ahem! I’m Filmy, the newest member of this household. I’d appreciate it if you could show me around, Miss Yumika. I look forward to working with you.”

Bang! Once again, Yumika’s words hit their mark, and it wasn’t just Filmy—everyone present clutched their chests. Mary was the only one laughing heartily.

“And that makes two down.”

“As expected of our household’s angel. By the way, Alice, are Odolski and Mahdavikia at the mansion?”

“Mahdavikia is in the kitchen, preparing a meal. When he heard you’d be returning, he got all excited about throwing a party, so he’ll be busy for a while. As for Odolski, he’s been out in the forest since morning, eager to catch some game for you, so it’s unclear when he’ll return.”

Looks like tonight’s going to be quite a feast. I’ll introduce the new additions during dinner.

“If they’re already at work, I guess I’ll leave it be for now. Irina, could you escort Lady Amy to her room?”

“Certainly. Come along, ma’am.”

“Irina, from now on, I’d like you to take care of Lady Amy’s needs. I know you’ll be busy, but I’m counting on you.”

“M-me? You’re entrusting me with Lady Amy? Such an important role… Oh! I’m so grateful. I will devote myself entirely to taking care of her!”

No need to be so tense. Just take it easy and do your best. Later, Alice told me that being assigned as the personal maid to the mistress of the house is a significant mark of trust. She had expected Alice to handle both my care and Amy’s, given our household’s limited staff, so she was overwhelmed by the unexpected honor.

“Thank you, Irina. I’m looking forward to working together.” Amy gently embraced Irina, who was on the verge of tears. What a heartwarming scene.

“Jean-Jacques, I know you’re tired, but could you show Hameslot and Filmy to the guest wing and give them a tour of the mansion?”

“Understood. Lady Amy, would it be alright if Irina handled the mansion tour for you?”

“Yes, please!”

“Mary, wait in your room. Oh, and before that, give Yumika her gifts. After that, you’re free.”

“Got it. Come on, Yumika, let’s head to your room.”

Mary casually picked up the pile of gifts for Yumika and began walking, with Yumika happily running to catch up.

“So peaceful.”

“Indeed. Who would have thought we’d find an angel in the den of magical beasts?”

The two newly smitten retainers muttered to themselves in awe. Don’t worry, everything aside from that little angel is as wild as you’d expect around here.

“Alice, come to my room. I want to discuss our upcoming schedule. Jean-Jacques, bring Hameslot over after you finish showing them around.”

“Yes, my lord.”

Now, let’s start planning that wedding.