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I Got Transported to Another World, but Who Even Summoned Me? Chapter 42

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042 – About Tenma (Part 2)

After Tenma left for his room, Alf lowered his voice and turned to Mario and Leaf.

“So… what do you think about Tenma?”

“He’s a good kid. Straightforward,” Leaf said, sipping her ale. “But his spending habits? Definitely noble-tier. Rich, no doubt.”

“Agreed,” Mario nodded. “But there’s something… off. Hard to read him.”

Alf leaned in. “Exactly. I get buying spare clothes—magic laundry and all—but five sets of underwear? Meanwhile, he only gets one pair of shoes, buys a pocket watch from Marni, then drops three swords and two sets of armor at Dolan’s. What’s his angle? He blew at least five medium silvers today!”

Leaf’s eyes widened. “Wait, he spent that much at Dolan’s?!”

“Three small silvers just there,” Alf grumbled.

Mario stroked his chin. “And yet, he still had enough left to prepay guild dues and keep spare change. That’s at least another silver’s worth. Either he’s nobility, or…”

A heavy pause settled over the table.

“…Or what?” Leaf pressed.

Mario’s voice dropped to a whisper.

“He might be able to use Enchantments. And Appraisal too.”

Alf choked on his drink. “Seriously?!”

“Just a theory,” Mario said quickly, though his tone suggested conviction. “Think about it—why else grill Ern on enchanting limits? Why buy so much gear to test? And with his Sage potential…”

Leaf whistled. “If he can enchant, we’d be idiots not to stay on his good side. Especially if he’s loaded.”

Alf grinned. “Mario, you’re babysitting him tomorrow. Show him the ropes—discreetly.”

“Ah, so I’m the ‘mentor’ now?” Mario sighed. “Fine. But you handle the guild paperwork.”

As Mario stood to leave, Alf and Leaf ordered another round, their minds buzzing with possibilities.

Key Implications

1.      Tenma’s Wealth: His spending hints at noble or noble-adjacent backing.

2.      Hidden Skills: Mario suspects Tenma is honing Enchanting/Appraisal—hence the bulk purchases.

3.      Sage Status: His potential makes him a long-term asset.

Next Move: Mario’s “guidance” will double as recon. What’s Tenma really planning?

T/N (Translator's Notes):

·         積立て (tsumitate): Guild "prepay" system—Tenma’s hefty deposit implies deep pockets.

·         賢者の卵 (kenja no tamago): "Sage-in-waiting" status = the guild’s worst-kept secret.

(Alf’s POV: “If this kid enchants my sword, I’ll forgive all his weird underwear choices.”)


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