Level 1 Strongest Sage 1

Vol. 14 - Chapter 17 - Clan House Design (1/3)

“I-Is that –”

An idea popped into Tina’s head as she stared at the model of a certain building standing on the vacant area of the clan house design. She realized that Halt – her husband and the strongest sage – could possibly pull it off.

“Fufufufu. You’ll be in for the big surprise on our graduation day, so look forward to it until that day.”

“...If Halt-sama says so then so be it.”

“Thanks. Alright, let’s go back to the design of the clan house. Sally and Lilia, if there’s anything you want to add, feel free to chime in, okay.”

“Yes, meow!” “A-Ahm…”

“What is it, Lilia?”

“Is it really okay for us to ask anything?”

“We also have to consider everyone’s opinions, so I can’t guarantee that everything will go as you wanted, but I’ll do my best to make it work.”

Lilia turned her gaze towards Sally when she heard Halt’s words. After exchanging glances, she expressed their wish.

“I-If possible, we also wish to live in Halt-sama’s mansion.” “We’re ready to do any work, so please allow us to do so, meow!”

“Okay.”

“We have plenty of rooms to spare, and that’s also our intention from the start.”

“Thank you very much, meow!” “Thank you very much!!”

Lilia and Sally hugged each other in delight.

“In return, everyone will have their own chores to do.”

“You’re gonna divide it among us, meow?” “Uhm, we don’t have to do everything ourselves?”

“Sally-san, Lilia-san, the chores are assigned to each member of the Ernol house and we do it in rotation, although there are certain tasks assigned permanently.”

Luna is responsible for caring for Yggdrasil, Mei is in charge of filling the bath, and Mai’s job is to heat the water. Several other household chores were assigned that way.

“There’s many of us living together, so it would be a huge burden if you guys would do everything. It’s best for everyone to do their part. I can also – “

“That’s out of the question! Please leave all the housework to us.” “In return, it would be our pleasure if you reward us with praise when we do our best.”

“Tina and Leaffa are right. If you praise us when we do our chores, that’s good enough for us.” (Youko) “It’s the best reward for us.” (Kikyou)

“Halt patted our heads while Akari and I were cleaning the house!” (Hakua) “Haru-Nii,, we’re in your care from here on too.” (Akari)

“Halt never once patted me on the head, though…” “Oh my. Don’t mind it, Elmia.” “Eh? N-No way, Seira, did he do that to you too?” “Of course.”

“Halt-sama will pat our heads!?” “W-We’ll give our all to do our chores, meow!”

“Lilia, Sally, we’re looking forward to spending time with you. And Elmia, I haven’t patted you yet, huh. If it’s okay with you, then I’ll be patting you on the head from now on.”

“I-If Halt absolutely wants to, then I don’t mind it if you pat me. N..no, I-I mean.. I also…”

Her voice petered out, so Halt didn’t quite catch what she muttered. Even so, he found it adorable when she, who usually had a sharp tongue, squirmed in her seat with her face blushing hotly.

“Halt-sama. Uhm, w-what should we do?” “We are willing to sleep outdoors if that’s what you command.”

Keith and Aria were Automatos, and they had to absolutely obey Halt, their Grandmaster. Because their bodies are sturdier than humans, they could survive in harsh environment.

But even so, there was no way Halt would let Keith and Aria stay outdoors since he already acknowledged them as comrades.

“If you’re okay with it, why don’t you guys live with us too?”

“There’s no way we’d say no to that!” “P-Please allow us to do so!!”

By the way, Keith and Aria hadn’t realized yet that Halt was their Grandmaster. They don’t really know why, but they wanted to be with him. They instinctively want to grant everything that Halt wants.

Kikyou noticed that. She believed it would be risky to leave any beings with the potential to defeat dragons as they mature to survive on their own. If the Automatas stayed with Halt, the chances of them turning into enemies would be reduced, and she also thought it’d be safer to have them as allies. She already informed Halt that it would be better to keep them by his side.

Halt felt a sense of responsibility after learning everything about Keith and Aria, and Kikyou also advised him. Moreover, the entire Elnor family agreed, so he suggested that the girls live with them.

“Our family increased again~”

“If possible, can Keith and Aria be the last ones to join us? There are still plenty of rooms available, but since the children will be coming next year…”

The reason why Tina said this was because Halt would probably increase the number of his wives again. Sally, Lilia, Keith and Aria were likely to join his harem in the near future.

She proposed that suggestion, but she also planned to expand the mansion in order to prepare for when Halt’s wives increased.

“You’re right. If more people join to become our comrades, let’s have them settle in a separate residence.”

“In that case, Lielle and I can move to that house instead.” “Hinata and I too.”

Luke and Ryuushin, who were freeloading at Halt’s mansion, initially expressed their intent to move into his clan house. However, Halt’s face turned dark when he heard their words.

“Ehhh, but that’s a bit sad…”

“Even if you’re lonely, we’re still staying at the same site and we can meet anytime we want. Hey, I wanna eat Teacher Tina’s dishes, so it’d be best if we eat together.” “Ryuushin-sama, that’s a bit…”

“So you’re gonna go to our house to eat!!”

Hinata felt that they were being too demanding despite being freeloaders, but Halt’s face immediately brightened at Ryuushin’s words.

“It’d be nice if we can also join you guys during mealtimes. It’s more fun and lively being with everyone. Besides, we’re gonna help out when the kids are born.” (Luke) “Please allow us to.” (Lielle)

“Of course!”

Luke’s wife Lielle is the sister of Leaffa, Halt’s wife. For Halt, Luke was not only his best friend, he’s also family.

“Alright, so this is how Luke and Ryuushin’s rooms look.”

Halt released mana to change the design of the clan house.

The five-story clan house’s fourth floor was divided into 2 and labeled as [Luke and Lielle’s Room] while the other half was designated as [Ryuushin and Hinata].