Lord Summoner's Freedom Philosophy: Grimoire of Love

"That undead. How could it appear from your wagon, Lyan?" (Lichia)

Lyan's faint hypnotic spell could only blur her focus on his story a little bit, but if there is a strong memory inside her about a certain hole in his story, then such a hypnotic spell wouldn't be able to make her disregard it that easily.

(So she saw Grimclaw, huh... I thought she only saw the moment where Jean and his lackeys got killed by the appearing undead, but it turns out that she saw the scene unfold from the very beginning, huh? That Grimclaw, he didn't tell me that...) (Lyan)

"The way how you deliberately let the wagon to continue its way to the northern route, and how those undead aimed perfectly at those who target your wagon... It's as if you orchestrated the whole thing... But I have never heard about anyone capable of commanding such a powerful undead that stronger than normal lich!" Suspicion was clearly written all over her face as Lichia said that. It seems that she already had the guess of what he is, but she intentionally avoid from uttering those terms.

(Now... Should I force remove her memories?) (Lyan)

Unlike the other girls, Lichia is affiliated with the mercenary guild. She's intelligent as she was also appointed as the treasurer and senior staff of the guild. Lyan knows that Lichia is trustworthy and capable of holding secrets, but he would never know whether the guild or other factions might try to squeeze information about him from her. Those facts made Lyan have to consider a little bit longer whether it's fine to tell her or not. But-

"I-If you think that we're not trustworthy enough... It's fine you don't tell-" (Lichia)

"I'm a summoner," (Lyan)

Looking at her worried and complex expression, Lyan couldn't help but tell her about it.

(Well, it's only a matter of time for my identity as a summoner to be known anyway, and...) (Lyan)

Lyan observes the pretty girls that are staring at him with widened eyes.

(I guess it wouldn't be hurt to have these girls know about it anyway. Looks like I'm really weak to women. I just need to leave one of the shadow servants to watch over them) (Lyan)

"So you're a summoner... You could even command such a powerful undead, and there is also that army of the undead under him... So strong... Even without those, according to the report, your strength alone is already as strong as a Mythril-ranked mercenary..." Lichia continues her mumblings while the person beside her...

"You're a summoner, Lyan!? That's cool!! Magicians exist amongst the people are like only 1 in 1000, and summoners amongst magicians are only 1 in 10,000!! It means that you're super rare and super strong, aren't you!? How cool!! See, Lichia-chan!? I always know that he's such a great person since the first time I saw him!!" Rea immediately made a fuss with her shrill voice, forcing Lyan to cast a soundproof illusionary barrier around the room.

Lichia's mumblings and Rea's hype moments continue for several minutes before they finally calm down.

"Ahem! I'm sorry for pestering you. But this is such a great secret, isn't it? It might be strange since I was the one who corners you to answer in the first place. But are you sure it's fine to tell us?" Lichia asked worriedly.

"It's fine. It won't be hurt to tell my cool secret to the beautiful receptionists of the mercenary guild, after all," (Lyan)

Lichia slightly blushed and readjust her glasses while hiding her embarrassment because of the sudden flattery, while Rea giggled.

"Hehehe~ You sure have such a sweet tongue, aren't you, Lyan? You must have seduced Belle and the others with that sneaky tongue of yours, aren't you?" (Rea)

"I did," Lyan replied bluntly.

"You never hold back, aren't you... But well, Lichia-chan! We've cleared the thing you want to ask him right? We even heard such a surprising secret from him. It will be rude to disturb his rest longer, right?" (Rea)

"Ah! You're right. Please forgive me, Lyan. The both of us swear that we won't disclose your personal information to anyone," (Lichia)

"It's fine. Thanks for wanting to keep it a secret," (Lyan)

"Fufufu! Of course, we will! Keeping the mercenaries' confidential information is the basics of a receptionist, after all! And before that," Rea suddenly approached Lyan and gave him a small peck on his lips before going back to the door.

"Just to remind you, I'm the first girl you met in this city, you know? It irritates me even though I set my eyes on you first. But I guess with that much money you have now, having dozens of girls won't be a problem, right? Make sure you tell me when you're leaving the city, 'kay? And for the last thing, we lived next to your room. Feel free to knock, 'kay~" Rea then closed the door, cutting Lichia from giving her reaction when she gave the sudden peck on Lyan.

But after the door got closed with a thud, Lyan caught a small voice from Rea.

'Well, if you forgot about me, I just need to do something to your other girls so that you'll have your eyes on me as well, I guess~'

"Ah...." Lyan finally noticed something.

"So that's why I felt she's so familiar with Azelia, huh?" (Lyan)

When staring at Azelia, he could sense a shivering deep valley of wisdom hidden beneath her innocent face. While in Rea's case, he could sense a certain twistedness beneath her innocent face. She gives off the vibe of the Yandere girls from the light novels he used to read.

(I guess I'm glad we're in a fantasy world where several wives are normal, huh? If this is the previous world, she's the type that would kill the other girls to ensure her position in her interest's heart...) (Lyan)

"She didn't kill Jean yet because he's strong as a Mythril-ranked mercenary, huh?" (Lyan)

(She's interesting and exciting to eat, but for now-) (Lyan)

Lyan jumped to his bed and stretches his body.

"Let's have some time alone reading books and sleeping," Lyan closed his eyes. But suddenly, a certain voice appeared from inside his head.

(Hm~ I thought you were going to eat them up as well for sure. Looks like you didn't) (Lilith)

"Lilith, huh," (Lyan)

(Yes~ It's me~ Don't you miss me? We haven't talked with each other for two days, after all~) (Lilith)

"I don't," Lyan calmly took a book from one of the bookshelves and lay his back on the bed as he started to read.

(How cold~ By the way, master. You did say that you won't eat the girls like a beast, didn't you? So by those words, you just mean that you won't use your incubus power to force women to sleep with you, but you will use smart seducing skills instead, huh?) (Lilith)

"Heh! So you finally caught up. I properly aimed for their hearts, and as a former incubus, it's firmly imprinted on my mind that it's a man's job to please women who are asking for pleasure and affection. I didn't go against any of my words, didn't I?" Lyan let out a chuckle.

(Hm~ As I expected. You're quite a womanizer, aren't you?) (Lilith)

"Just to remind you, the power I'm relying on seems to be fully supporting me to be one," Lyan mentioned about the summoning grimoire.

(Oh, stop with the excuses. But master) (Lilith)

After a moment of silence, Lilith continued.

(Can I ask you some questions?) (Lilith)

Noticing the change in her tone, Lyan closed the book in his hands.

"Go on, ask me anything," (Lyan)

(Then first. I know that I've asked you this before. But what is your goal? In this world, what will you pursue? Are you going to wander around as a mercenary or an adventurer, or will you try to ascend as a noble and make a name of yourself, or become a hero in this world as well?) (Lilith)

(You have now enough money to live leisurely for several years or even more. What will you do from now on? what path are you going to take?) (Lilith)

Hearing the term 'hero' made Lyan let out a snort. As he blinked, the moment he opened his eyes, his scenery changed and he found himself sitting on the living room's sofa.

The rest of the spirits are using their combat attires and are staring at him, waiting for his answer. Standing in front of him is Lilith who is using an expression similar to the one he saw in her past, the image of her when she was called a queen.

"What is your desire, master?" (Lilith)

"My answer remains the same. Freedom." Lyan closed his eyes as he replied calmly.

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Name: Lyan Arkanium Evocatore

Occupation: Gold-ranked Mercenary

Money: 3,501,721,000 Elnes / 3501 gold 72 big silver 1 silver

Weapon: None

Equipment: Black leather cloak, Leather Armor, 1 (Decent) One-handed Sword, 2 (Good-Quality) One-handed swords, 2 Health Potions, 2 Poison Vials

Grimoire's Companions: 8 High Spirits, 3 Valkyrie, Shadow Goblin Lord (Lv. 5), Papilio Slime (Lv. 45), Galewing Butterfly (Lv. 45), Rock Golem (Lv. 50), Deadlight (Lv. 63), Moonlight Butterfly (Lv. 45), Ice Golem (Lv. 50), Acid Ant Queen (Lv. 1), Magma Bear (Lv. 1)

Grimoire's Army: 6 Shadow Servants, 800 Skeleton Army